How to Collect Golf Memorabilia

Golf is a popular sport played by all types of people from professionals and celebrities to seniors and teens. Collect memorabilia to commemorate the many tournaments, beautiful golf courses and excellent players of this much-loved sport.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Represent the true legends of the golf game. Collect memorabilia depicting Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. A good way to show your appreciation for these players and highlight their abilities is through obtaining action photos of them competing on the links.

2. Select autographed images that are printed on quality photographic paper and make sure the signature is clear and sharp. A custom-framed photo display should be individually numbered and contain a tamper-proof hologram, reducing the possibility of duplication or fraud.

3. Show your knowledge of the tournaments that are so popular in golf when you collect memorabilia. Gather tournament-related memorabilia such as badges, programs, tickets and photos. Begin with the Masters Tournament and work you way through the U.S. Open, the PGA and other tours. Highlight the winners of landmark tours and try to get photos of the players holding their winning cups or other prizes.

4. Read several books about golf history that list popular golf courses and tournaments. This will help you know what to look for and what is truly remarkable about the game.

5. Incorporate memorabilia about the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) and famous women of golf. Collect memorabilia honoring Patty Berg, Betsy Rawls and Annika Sorenstam.

6. Glamorize your collection with memorabilia from celebrity golf tournaments. As golf gained popularity, the sport also became par for the course among music legends and the Hollywood set like Alice Cooper, Jack Nicholson and Dinah Shore.

7. Select one high-value piece of memorabilia as the star of your collection. For example, an issue of "Sports Illustrated" signed by Tiger Woods or a golf ball from one of his winning tournaments can turn an ordinary collection into a spectacular one.

8. Mark the many tournaments and championships with a commemorative photo, plaque or poster. A prime sports collector shop will sell shadow boxes and framed photos. Hang up a Masters Champions commemorative photo, or one from another high-profile competition, that features all of the winners over a select period.

Tips & Warnings

• Nothing beats watching the actual footage of a classic challenge. Collect DVDs of your favorite tournaments to capture the best players in action and their winning moments forever.

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on 4/28/2008 Golf memorabilia can be hard to find. I would try www.number1sports.com out. They usually have what I am looking for.