Auction company specializes in exclusive golf memorabilia, collectibles
TAMPA, Fla. – While many watched the Academy Awards Sunday evening, some others took part in a bidding frenzy on The Golf Auction’s web site vying for 200 lots of golf memorabilia and collectibles. Before “Birdman” was recognized with an Oscar for the Best Picture, one lucky bidder walked away with a personal set of Tiger Woods’ Titleist forged irons (2-PW) from 1999 for $8,563.45.
Other notable items from Sunday’s auction were: a 1937 Masters Contestant Badge – Felix Serafin – Nelson’s first major victory, which sold for $2,893.40; a Phil Mickelson autographed ASU Logo Golf Ball from Caddy Hall of Famer, which sold for $2,789.90; and a 1928 U.S. Amateur Program Bobby Jones victory at Brae Burn, which sold for $2,580.60.
“The Golf Auction continues to be pleased with the continued upward spiral of prices received for ticket, publications and contestant pins from golf’s four major championships,” said Kip Ingle, The Golf Auction founding member. “These numbers are only exceeded by the record numbers we are posting for past Masters champions single signed golf balls.”
Over its seven year existence, The Golf Auction has acquired and auctioned off a number of notable collectibles. Several of the vinåÂtage items include Lloyd Mangrum’s 1946 U.S. Open Champions Medal, which sold for $40,678 and one of the few remaining Sunday tickets from the inaugural Masters Tournament in 1934, known then as the “Augusta National Invitational” Tournament, which sold for $31,987.25.
The Golf Auction, based in the Tampa Bay area, is the brainchild of Ingle and two other founding members, Aaron Behar and Kenley Matheny. The trio has more than 70 years of sports-related experience between them.
“Unlike other sports memorabilia auction sites, The Golf Auction specializes only in golf related memoraåÂbilia and collectibles,” Ingle said. “In general sports auction sites, golf usually takes a back seat. But golf memorabilia consigned to The Golf Auction receives exclusive exposure to ensure collectibles will receive a fair market value.”
The February auction is one of several that are conducted throughout the calendar year. The company’s biggest auction of the year is April 2-12. The Golf Auction is currently taking consignments for the April auction, which will feature 1955 U.S. Open Champion Jack Fleck’s winning Ben Hogan Irons (2-9), a framed display of the signatures of the first 42 Masters champions, and Fleck’s 1962 Masters Low Score Glass Trophy.
Millennials may not remember, but Fleck was the young professional who came from behind to beat Hogan in 1955. Considered one of the biggest upsets in golf, Fleck was a virtually unknown touring pro from Iowa. He prevented Hogan from winning a record 5th U.S. Open title forcing an 18-hole playoff at the 1955 Open, and did so using a custom made set of Ben Hogan irons. Hogan’s company began making clubs in 1953. They were the only two in the field playing with Ben Hogan clubs.
To buy, sell or consign golf memorabilia items, register online at www.thegolfauction.com or call The Golf Auction at 866-842-0268 or 770-883-1131.
ABOUT THE GOLF AUCTION, LLC
The Golf Auction specializes in a wide variety of exclusive golf memorabilia and collectibles, including but not limited to: Masters® badges, flags, and autographs; vintage golf equipment; golf books; Scotty Cameron putters and putter covers; Tiger Woods golf memorabilia; autographed golf memorabilia as well as player direct memorabilia from current and former PGA stars. The Golf Auction provides a high-end golf auction house to help develop the vintage golf memorabilia market as it grows and matures.
Contact:
CORPORATE ADDRESS:
The Golf Auction, LLC
209 State Street
Oldsmar, FL 34677
THE GOLF AUCTION:
Kip Ingle
770-883-1131
kip@thegolfauction.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Golf Marketing Services
Mike Leonard
407-347-7244
mike@golfmarketinginc.com
Holly Geoghegan
321-303-9684
holly@golfmarketinginc.com
