Most Prized Golf Possession - Any Club, Photo, Trinket, Trophy, Hole-In-One Ball, Autograph, etc.

[A.Princey]

What happens to be your most prized golf item of all time? Hopefully this thread will continue on for a good long while, as I'm sure many will acquire new items, but what currently sets the bar highest? Anything and everything is welcome under the generalized umbrella of the golfing world, and pictures are greatly encouraged!!!

 

For me it will almost always be a high-end putter of some kind, and as of now it's currently the one in my avatar.

[Warrick]

I probably have 3-4 items that actually stir up some emotions, or actually mean something.

1 is just my custom build 919 set I play, only reason being, first time I ever did it in many years of playing.

I have 2 pieces of memorabilia, 1 is just a canvas photo box, black and white of Sergio hitting that wedge, 4th shot on 13 in the final round, when he saved that par in the 17 Masters. The other is a very nicely framed Gleaneagles Ryder Cup flag singed by Sergio.

The final item is one I was not sure I would ever have. I am an average golfer, always dreamed of breaking 70, and did it once 2 seasons back, kept the TP5x I played the round with.

Pictures.....

 

[Londoner]

My late Dads pitch mark repairer.

[Londoner]

If you've broken 70 you're NOT an average golfer. ?

[Myherobobhope]

I'm still gaming my Ping Hoofer 2 bag from High School... It's in better shape than I am... Graduated in 2000.

[Davidv]

Sadly or happily nothing yet.

[596]

 

My Ricky Johnson putter. The best thing about it is that it was a birthday gift from my son.

[cardoustie]

My mom, who has since passed, framed my university golf medals from our undefeated season in 1992

i am travelling and can’t share a pic

[plim123]

Funny, my list is similar in nature...

New 716 AP2s I received as a bday present from my cousins (who are all teaching me the game)

My first birdie ball.

[AutomaticTwoDown]

I kept the club I used for my albatross hole out for 20 years. It was a Dunlop John Jacobs system 8 iron. I guess I was WRX long back then.

But then I decided it was time to make new memories and ditched the club, so I guess it doesn’t qualify because it’s no longer in my possession.

Now my prized possessions are the Hogan Apex Plus iron heads I’ll try to keep around forever. I just loved hitting those irons when I was younger. Maybe I’ll shaft them some day and play a round with them.

[James the Hogan Fan]

A hole flag from my high school's home course my friend acquired for me when they closed up.

A set of Hogan radials, my first clubs, that I had refinished to gorgeous condition. I like thinking the day I got them back from the shop, my humble radials were in the finest condition of any clubs in the world.

Just those, nothing special

[MtlJeff]

Hmmmm

-Ball from my first under par tournament round

-Epic Subzero driver, because I believe i have the first lefty one they made , and it was made for Phil Mickelson to hit before he had his hernia operation.

 

[BKN1964]

 

My Grandfather's clubs.

[bogeypro]

The putter my dad gave me after he stopped playing golf... his scotty Cameron oil can laguna. he loved that putter. Its the one scotty I wouldn't sell.

[alcap26]

Wilson FS Dynapowered gap wedge from 1st hole in one

Taylormade 300 7 iron from 2nd hole in one

Both Hole in one balls, ball from my low round 69, and scorecards from all of the above.

[groach]

I bought a putter headcover at the Ryder Cup in 2016 here in MN. Watched every player swing at the range, followed several groups for a few holes, the people I met, etc. That headcover reminds me of those memories.

[caniac6]

A Titleist visor signed by Arnold Palmer.

[averysdad]

Many many years ago when I was early in my teenage years, my dad took me to a seniors event in Charlotte NC. I got some direction from my dad in getting some autographs from a few guys. Was many years later and after I really fell in love with the game, that I discovered who those 3 guys were: Arnold Palmer, Charles Sifford, and Chi Chi. I actually had that program framed 2 years ago and the look on my dads face when I gave it him is my best golf memory and always will be. He doesn’t cry...but he did that day. Thanks for bringing me to this great game Dad.

[e-man]

Mine is not a physical possession, but rather just a memory in my mind. I attended the Monday practice round at the 2000 Masters. I was waiting behind the 18th green when Arnie finished his round. As he emerged from the tunnel of people off the back of the 18th green, he made a right turn and we locked eyes. I extended my hand and he extended his and we shook hands. While we were shaking, I looked at him and said “Arnie, you’re the best.” He didn’t say anything, but just smiled appreciatively and walked off towards the clubhouse. I will never forget that moment.

[SubaruWRX]

Has to be my soon to be ex-wife’s golf set(s). I bought them all, I’m taking them. Hitting a BST forum near you!

[forrester_fire]

My first eagle was w/ a Pro V1 I found on the course. I didn't notice until I picked the ball out of the cup that it was personalized...with the name of my dog that I had just put down a few months earlier. What're the odds? That's the only golf ball I've ever saved.

[Dr.Frankenputz]

My dad’s putter he got from my grandpa; & also Grandpa’s old hickory shafted putter. Both are hanging above my bar.

[Ty_Webb]

I have a few things. In no particular order other than how I think of them:

I have a stenograph of Sam Snead signed by Snead and the artist, which I think is pretty coolI have my albatross ball in a stand that Titleist sent meMy British Universities knockout team winners medalNorthern Universities individual trophyPicture of my team winning a big golf tournament when I was captainI'll report back if I think of anything else.

[PreppySlapCut]

Letter from Mr. Nicklaus for my wedding.

[Malc]

3 things for me really,

Still got the shirt and jumper with the red rose on from when i played for England boys, same team as Faldo, Lyle and Ken Brown

European tournament players division money clip, awarded after your 7th event.

Arnold Palmer signed weekly badge from the open, without looking i'm sure it was 72

[DavePelz4]

Back in the Corporate America days, I hosted a fundraiser for a Children's Hospital in Wisconsin (lived there, still a Bears fan). Huge party the night before to draw celebs for the groups and the star was Mr. Nicklaus. There was a karaoke thing and i was asked to sing (fools) and I said I'd do it for a $5,000 donation. Lo and behold, about 3 minutes later, $5K was raised and I went and sang.

The tournament the next day raised a million + dollars (thank you passionate Wisconsin golfers) and during the dinner, Mr. Nicklaus came up to me, offered his congrats on the success of the event and asked what he could do for me. Uh, you just helped us raise a ton of money, it should have been what can I do for him. He asked for a biz card which I willingly provided.

A couple of days later, he sent a note and a signed golf ball. He thanked me and said if he could ever help to let him know. I'm not sure if anyone, let alone someone of his stature, could have been more gracious. Will always think he's the greatest golfer and the most magnanimous person, ever.

 

[Hawkeye77]

So many golf experiences with present and past family that stand out, but since it is possessions ----- summer after her senior year in high school my daughter and I partnered up for our course's inaugural member-member golf tournament. Four ball event and we were in the last group and needed par on the 18th to clinch the win (which someone made the mistake of telling us on the 17th - people were coming out to watch the last couple of foursomes). I hit mine OB on 18, she parred it! The clear, plastic trophy (each of us received one) that I have graces the bookshelves where my golf books reside - easily my most prized golf possession.

 

Edit: just yesterday I ran across the photo of the two of us with our "plastic" right after the round --- smile on her face is just priceless!

[jdubya13]

Good for you, my man! Get those off your hands ASAP!

[Hawkeye77]

Two Nicklaus personal letters on the list so far - a lost art and a class gentleman, thanks for sharing those!

[MMB1500]

At the risk of sounding corny, it's the memory of playing a three ball with my dad and granddad. It only happened twice. I hope to be able to play 18 with my kids and grandkids one day.*

*(Note: This was originally written as "...play a round with my kids and grandkids one day". However, I have edited the sentence to avoid sounding like paedophile).