How Tiger Woods' heartfelt gesture with a fan became a $64,000 treasure after his legendary 1997 Masters win

How Tiger Woods' heartfelt gesture with a fan became a $64,000 treasure after his legendary 1997 Masters win


Not only was he the youngest winner in the history of the Masters Tournament, but he also secured the victory by the largest margin at Augusta National. After recording a bogey on the fifth hole of the final round, the golf legend gifted his ball to a 9-year-old fan, who didn't let go of the treasure until now. After the incredible bidding war, Golden Age Auctions released a statement saying, "Unless Tiger himself or his caddie, Fluff, intentionally saved a ball from this historic final round (which we doubt), this may be the only confirmed golf ball from the final round of Tiger Woods' first major championship victory."

Author: JAVIER GÁLVEZ


Published at: 2025-04-06 21:44:39

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