Reset image Zoom instructions
  • Click anywhere on image to zoom in.
  • The zoomed image is re-centered on the click position.
  • Click on the reset button to return to original image.
  • Hold the shift key and click to zoom out.
  • Hold the alt key and click to re-centre the image without zooming.
Back to auction listing
195
The 1953 Golfing Union of Ireland Open Championship of Ireland winner's gold medal
With the four Irish provinces vividly decorated in enamel; verso not inscribed and with extensive hall marks, complete with its original West & Lon of Dublin box. Won by Eric Brown.
Sold for £2,760 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance: By direct family descent

    Scotsman, Eric Chalmers Brown (1925-1986) represented GB & I in four Ryder Cups, 1953, 1955, 1957 and 1959 and was the non playing Captain in 1969 and 1971.
    Knave of Clubs: 'To the best of my recollection I have had a hole in one only 5 times and once only in a tournament or championship. That was at Belvoir Park, Belfast, at the Irish Open Championship in 1953. That 'ace' helped me to win the championship and the highest price, £700, of my career so far...'

    The Irish Golf Open, inaugurated in 1927 is one of the oldest Golf Tournaments on the European Tour. Due to financial difficulties the Irish Open was only played for once (1953) between 1950 and 1975.

Category: Collectibles / Golfing Memorabilia

Auction terms and conditions

Contacts

Kevin Mcgimpsey Bonhams
Work
New House
Chester, CH3 5TD
United Kingdom
Work +44 1244 353 123
FaxFax: +44 1244 340 028
Specialist - Golfing Memorabilia