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Beautiful Ryder Cup trophy belonging to a former President of the PGA of America, and from the 1997 Ryder Cup championship. The European team squeaked out a one point win against the American squad that year, in the biennial challenge between American and European golfers. Trophy is an official Ryder Cup Trophy that rarely leaves the United Kingdom, and similar to what the squad members receive each year. Sterling silver plaque wraps around the wooden base, bearing the engraved signatures of the American team: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples, Brad Faxon, Lee Janzen, Justin Leonard, Tom Lehman, Davis Love, III, Jim Furyk, Jeff Maggert, Mark O'Meara, Scott Hoch, and Captain Tom Kite. The name of Will Mann and ''Valderrama G.C. / 1997'' is also engraved. The centerpiece of the trophy is the beautiful gold plated cup, with ''The Ryder Cup'' engraved and a removable lid. Manufactured by Asprey, and with hallmarks to left of cup portion. Measures 4.5'' in diameter and 12'' tall. Very light tarnishing. Near fine.
Ryder Cup Trophy From the 1997 Championship -- One of the Few Official Trophies, Owned & Obtained from by a Former PGA President
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