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Golden Age Auction's Rare Memorabilia Auction "Snead Masters Trophy, Jordan Golf Clubs, Norman 'Clareteurg' for Sale~"

The 1949 Masters trophy of 'Golf Legend' Sam Snead (USA) has recently come up for auction, attracting attention.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] "A chance to collect luxury items."

This is a story about golf items appearing on a US auction site. Recently, Golf.com in the US introduced rare items listed for auction at Golden Age Auctions. These are items with historical significance and very special memorabilia. Especially, items priced at hundreds of thousands of dollars or more have appeared, exciting golfers' hearts. The auction continues until the 22nd. There are over 1,000 items listed on the site.

The most eye-catching is the 1949 Masters Trophy of golf legend Sam Snead (USA). Naturally, it has high collectible value. The trophy of Arnold Palmer (USA), who passed away in September 2016, was sold for $444,000 (550 million KRW), and a similar trophy was recently traded for $300,000 (370 million KRW). Interestingly, the green jacket of Horton Smith (USA), the inaugural 1934 Masters champion, was once sold for $682,000 (840 million KRW).

Ryder Cup trophy listed in the Golden Age Auction. Photo by Golf.com

It is known to have disappeared for decades and was kept by a relative in a closet. The green jacket was first awarded to Snead, and before 1948, it was given as a collectible to winners. There are three Ryder Cup trophies, the intercontinental golf competition between the US and Europe. These are the captain's trophies of Sam Snead (1951), Tony Jacklin (UK) (1975), and the 1997 trophy. Golden Age Auctions explains that "the captain's trophies are more rare."

There are also golf clubs and caddy bags of basketball legend Michael Jordan (USA). Jordan was selected as the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 1988/1989 season but did not attend the award ceremony and instead drove 1,400 km to play 36 holes at Pinehurst Golf Course, causing a stir as a "golf fanatic." He actually had an excellent handicap of 3, averaged 100 rounds per year, and recorded up to 380 rounds. Clubs of singer and actor Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. (both USA) are also included.

Greg Norman's 'Clarezog' auctioned at Golden Age Auction. Photo by Golf.com

The Claret Jug, the Open Championship trophy of "The Great White Shark" Greg Norman (Australia), holds golf history. It is the trophy he has kept since winning the Open at Royal Turnberry Golf Club in Scotland in 1986. He achieved 20 wins on the PGA Tour and 14 wins on the European Tour, but only two major victories. The locker of "the resurrected golf king" Tiger Woods (USA) is notable. It is locker number 101 at the Players Championship battleground, TPC Sawgrass.

This golf course allowed private locker ownership before its renovation in 2007. The putter from Augusta National Golf Club (ANGC) also draws attention. Made of wood, it features the impressive "ANGC" logo symbolizing Augusta National. Golf enthusiasts would definitely want to own this item. When using this putter, your shoulders naturally rise every time you putt on the green. The ancient ball marker is cost-effective.

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