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Golf Tournament Collection

"From the Legends to the Champions

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Tom Morris senior, British golfer, portrait, c1910

Tom Morris senior, British golfer, portrait, c1910

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Jerome D Travers, American champion golfer, 1910s

Jerome D Travers, American champion golfer, 1910s. Jerome Dunstan Jerry Travers (1887-1951) was one of the leading amateur golfers of the early 20th century

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: World Amateur Golf Team Championship trophy, 1966

World Amateur Golf Team Championship trophy, 1966. The World Amateur Golf Council was established in 1958 to conduct a team championship

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Lenox Cup golf trophy, c1890s

Lenox Cup golf trophy, c1890s. The trophy for the tournament held at the Lenox Links, Massachusetts, was won in 1895 and 1896 by Arthur Fenn

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Photograph signed by American golfer Walter Hagen, 1929

Photograph signed by American golfer Walter Hagen, 1929. The inscription beneath the picture reads; Pleasant memories of my 4th win - British Open, Muirfield 1929. Golfingly, Walter Hagen

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Scene from the Amateur Golf Championship, St Andrews, 1895

Scene from the Amateur Golf Championship, St Andrews, 1895. A crowd of spectators watching the match between Leslie Balfour Melville and John Ball

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Golf Guide 1931, featuring Bobby Jones, American, 1931

Golf Guide 1931, featuring Bobby Jones, American, 1931. The cover shows Jones surrounded by the four Grand Slam trophies he had won in 1930, the year before

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Various golfing programmes, 20th century

Various golfing programmes, 20th century. Includes Ryder Cup, Amateur Championship, 100th Open golf championship, USPGA and others

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Bobby Jones and fellow golfer, c1920s

Bobby Jones and fellow golfer, c1920s

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Enid Wilson, British ladies champion (1931-33), c1930s

Enid Wilson, British ladies champion (1931-33), c1930s, cleaning her clubs while her dog Stanley looks on

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Bobby Jones teeing off, c1920s

Bobby Jones teeing off, c1920s

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: D & W Auchterlonie, Golf Club and Ball makers, Scottish, c1900

D & W Auchterlonie, Golf Club and Ball makers, Scottish, c1900. The photograph is of W Auchterlonie, winner of the Open championship in 1893

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Home Green, Royal and Ancient Clubhouse, St Andrews, c1900

Home Green, Royal and Ancient Clubhouse, St Andrews, c1900

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Golfers at the Open Championship, St Andrews, Scotland, 1890

Golfers at the Open Championship, St Andrews, Scotland, 1890. Willie Park, champion in 1887 and 1889, about to putt. The nearest golfer to the left of Park is Andrew Kirkcaldy

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: John Ball (1861-1940), British golfer, cigarette card, 1903

John Ball (1861-1940), British golfer, cigarette card, 1903

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Hell Bunker, 14th hole, Old Course, St Andrews, c1910

Hell Bunker, 14th hole, Old Course, St Andrews, c1910

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: James Braid, Scottish golfer, Open championship at Muirfield, 1906

James Braid, Scottish golfer, Open championship at Muirfield, 1906. Braid won his third of four Open titles with an overall score of 300

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Stamps from various countries, with golfing theme, 20th century

Stamps from various countries, with golfing theme, 20th century

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: The St Annes Old Links golf club. The famous ninth

The St Annes Old Links golf club. The famous ninth

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Harold H Hilton, golfer, c1900

Harold H Hilton, golfer, c1900

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Womens USGA Championship winners medals, 1901-2

Womens USGA Championship winners medals, 1901-2

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Two Great Ones Who Fail - Bobby Jones and Roger Wethered, c1920s

Two Great Ones Who Fail - Bobby Jones and Roger Wethered, c1920s
Two Great Ones who fail - Bobby Jones and Roger Wethered, two wonderful golfers who have never won a national event. Wethered has never won an Open tournament. c1920s

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: A Woman Journalist Typing

A Woman Journalist Typing
United States: c. 1948 A woman journalist typing her story on a golf tournament

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Crosby Clambake Press Room

Crosby Clambake Press Room
Pebble Beach, California: c. 1950 The press room at the Crosby Clambake Golf Tournament

Background imageGolf Tournament Collection: Los Angeles Golf Tournament

Los Angeles Golf Tournament
Los Angeles, California, c. 1938. In a novel ceremony, tournament hostesses unlocked the huge gold lock on the Money Bag and the leading players were ushered out of it



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"From the Legends to the Champions: A Journey through Golf Tournaments" Step back in time and witness the evolution of golf tournaments through captivating portraits and iconic moments. Travel to c1910, as you gaze upon a striking portrait of Tom Morris senior, the legendary British golfer whose skill and finesse paved the way for future generations. In the 1910s, Jerome D Travers, an American champion golfer, mesmerized audiences with his exceptional talent on the green. Immerse yourself in this golden era of golfing greatness. Fast forward to 1926 - Derby Day at Southport where His Majesty King George V himself participated in a thrilling Ryder Cup contest. Feel the excitement that filled the air as spectators witnessed history being made. The year is now 1936, and unknown artists beautifully capture King George V's passion for golf in a stunning piece that showcases his love for this noble sport. Marvel at the World Amateur Golf Team Championship trophy from 1966 - a symbol of unity among nations competing for glory on international grounds. Witness how golf transcends borders and brings people together. Delve into nostalgia as you lay your eyes upon Lenox Cup golf trophy from c1890s - an exquisite artifact that represents tradition and excellence within this esteemed sport. A photograph signed by Walter Hagen takes us back to 1929 when he left an indelible mark on American golfing history. Let his charisma inspire you as it did countless fans during that era. Transport yourself to St Andrews in 1895 where scenes from The Amateur Golf Championship unfold before your eyes – capturing raw emotions etched onto players' faces amidst fierce competition. Flip open Golf Guide 1931 featuring none other than Bobby Jones, one of America's most celebrated athletes who revolutionized modern-day golf with his unmatched skills both on and off-course.