Summer Premier Auction 2015
Fri, May 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 23, 2015 11:30AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 634
KEN VENTURI 1970'S USED 5 IRON FROM ROYAL OAK BOYS CLUB COLLECTION PLUS SIGNED PHOTO (VENTURI LOA, NSM COLLECTION)
Sold for
$519.60
Sold Price includes BP
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Ken Venturi was an American professional golfer and longtime golf broadcaster. In a career shortened by injuries he won 14 events on the PGA Tour including one major the U.S. Open in 1964. Shortly before his death in 2013 Venturi was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. A native of San Francisco Venturi first gained national attention at the age of 24. While still an amateur he finished second at the 1956 Masters one shot behind Jack Burke Jr. Venturi led after each of the first three rounds in an attempt to become the first-ever amateur to win the Masters but shot a final round 80 and relinquished a four-shot lead. As of this writing no amateur has won the Masters. This lot features a 1970s used 5 iron that Nelson donated to the special project on behalf of the Boys Club of Royal Oak Michigan. The 38 Apex Ben Hogan model 5 iron shows some usage and sports a black rubber Chevron grip that stretches 11 long. In a signed hand-written letter on his personalized letterhead that accompanied the donation dated Sept. 9 1977 Venturi wrote: Sorry to be so long in answering your letter but I have been moving from Palm Springs and my extra clubs just arrived. I have sent a #5 iron to complete your set of clubs. As you know I have not been in competition for some time but I have used the club in the last few years. Wishing you continued success and my best to the Boys Club.
Includes original hand-written letter that Venturi sent to the Boys' Club of Royal Oak as well as an autographed black-and-white 8" x 10" portrait photo upon which he wrote (in blue ink): To the Boys Club of Royal Oak. With my very best wishes and appreciation. Sincerely Ken Venturi.
Includes Letter of Provenance from the Newport Sports Museum.
Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
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