Jones got this note from his parents after winning the 1927 U.S. Amateur title with a 8-and-7 victory in the final over Chick Evans at Minikahda Club in Minneapolis.
Golf ball from WWII
The range of items that prisoners of war made during confinement is incredible. This golf ball was fashioned by a prisoner from leather taken from his flight jacket.
McEwan Carved Club
Probably used as a trophy or prize, this McEwan playclub, made about 1820, was carved with special golf-themed decorations on its head.
Early Tee Shapes
You wouldn't think it, but the wooden golf tee has been around in several shapes and lengths over the years.
Walter Hagen Letter
This letter dates to 1924 after Hagen won the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.
Early Iron Faces
There was once a lot of variety available. Most of these extremely deep groove faces were outlawed in 1922.
Hell Bunker, St. Andrews
The massive bunker on the par-5 14th hole at the Old Course was also hellish for this painter, George Aikman, an avid golfer who worked on this in 1893.
Arnold Palmer artwork
Palmer was the subject of many caricatures. As his popularity and success grew, his fans were nicknamed "Arnie's Army" and Palmer took on the look of a general.
Golf Prize
This jeweled-ball prize, circa 1873, from Royal Blackheath Golf Club opens to reveal engraved tournament information and secret symbols of the Mason's Society.
