February 2015 Auction Ends Thursday, February 26th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2015
Gold Tooting Bec Cup medal bestowed upon Eric G. Lester by the PGA at the 1953 British Open held in Carnoustie, Scotland. Lester's scoring lowest in a single round in the Open Championship that year with a score of 70, together with his requisite UK heritage, earned him the Tooting Bec Cup, which he shared with Dai Rees. Lot includes a 7'' x 5'' black and white photograph of Lester. Made from 9K. gold, medal measures nearly 1'' in diameter. Weighs 8.9 grams, or 0.21 ounces. Hallmarked Birmingham 1953, with the maker's mark of Alexander Clark & Co Ltd. Near fine.
PGA's Tooting Bec Cup From the 1953 British Open -- Won by Eric G. Lester for the Lowest Single Round During the Championship -- Lester Shot 70
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