Long
before Bobby Jones became a household name in the United States, a
previously-unknown amateur sent shockwaves through the world and established
golf's place in America for good. The 1913 U.S. Open was supposed to
be a clash between two titans of golf - the legendary Harry Vardon and Ted
Ray. For one week, however, a 20-year old American matched them pace
for pace. At the end of 4 rounds, the unknown American boy (and his 10
year old caddie) was tied with two of the biggest names in golf. With
the entire country seemingly holding its breath, Ouimet played the round of
his life in the 18 hole playoff and dominated Vardon and Ray to claim U.S.
Open victory. With his victory, Ouimet became the first amateur to
ever win the U.S. Open, the youngest U.S. Open winner, as well as numerous
other records. But his feat was more important and more lasting than
those records - it is widely considered the birth of modern golf.
Presented here is an elusive autograph of Francis Ouimet. This is the
first time that we have had the privilege of auctioning an authentic
signature of one of the most iconic figures in golf history. Ouimet
passed away in 1967, and the rarity of his autographs is without question.
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