Golf Souvenirs Collecting
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Why Collect Golf Souvenirs?
Souvenirs are items kept as a reminder of a person, place or event. Happily, these items, many with high personal enjoyment, don’t usually break the bank.
They include keepsakes from a relative or friend (their old trophies, medals, or vintage clubs), or your own Hole-In-One ball displayed, or personal best scorecard framed. Rewarding in and of themselves, such items are often the stimulus that launches a further golf collecting journey.
Typical examples are those from a memorable golf course you’ve played or tournament you’ve attended, such as logo balls, scorecards, pencils, ball markers, divot tools, or poker chips. Apparel with logos, including caps and shirts, or towels. And sometimes jewelry, mugs, etc., plus the photos you’ve taken along the way.
And of course, signed items you’ve personally obtained from your favorite players, or simply your ticket or program to the event. But you can collect such items related to your favored course or event, whether you’ve been there or not.
We’ve even heard of golfers who bring a small, stoppered glass vial and collect sand from a trap or sod from historic courses. Whatever brings a smile and keeps the memories alive!
Articles on Golf Ball Collecting from Our Publications
Here are a few relevant articles on ball collecting from our archives (in The Golf and The GHS Bulletin).
A Short History of Golf Ball Dimples and Patterns
Why/How to Collect Golf Balls
GHS Zoom Presentations
The GHS Ambassador Program
Doug Marshall, Canadian historical golf leader, 1937-2022
Member exclusive – video interview with Dr. Bob Jones IV
Leonard Fischer, March 2021
Lance Enholm, April 2019
Joe Meehan, August 2019
Dr. George “Willie” Gayle, October 2019
Dick McDonough, author of ‘Great Golf Collections’ 1942-2021
Gene Boldon – 1927-2020
Extra Holes for Autumn 2019
Membership news and notes
Extra Holes – The Golf, Summer 2019
GHS Board Meeting Minutes and President Statements
The Golf, Spring 2019 – Extra Holes
Some Souvenir Sub-Categories
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Golf Ball collecting Resources
Video Resources
Collecting Playlist
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From Our Blog
Our blog has a constant stream of valuable articles on golf’s rich heritage.
Collecting Tournament Memorabilia
Golf Ball collecting Resources
Recommended Reading Resources
- 500 Years of Golf Balls, by John F. Hotchkiss, 1997, Antique Trader Books
- The Essential Guide to Collecting Golf Balls, by Colin Palmer, 2010, Riley Dunn & Wilson Ltd.
- Antique Golf Collectibles, 3rd Edition, by Chuck Furjanic, 2004, Krause Publications
- Golf in the Making, by Ian Henderson and David Stirk, 1979, Henderson & Stirk Ltd.
- The Encyclopedia of Golf Collectibles, by John Ohlman and Morton Ohlman, 1985, Books Americanna
- Antique Golf Collectibles, Identification and Value Guide, by Pete Georgiady, 2006, Collector Books
- The Story of the Golf Ball, by Kevin W McGimpsey, 2003, Philip Wilson, London (winner of the 2004 Murdock Medal presented by the British Golf Collectors Society)
- The Collectible Golf Ball Directory, Folio I, ‘Gutta-Percha’ golf balls 1845-1903, by Kevin W McGimpsey, 2021
- The Collectible Golf Ball Directory, Folio II, ‘Rubber-Cored’ golf balls 1901-1919, by Kevin W McGimpsey, 2022
- The Collectible Golf Ball Directory, Folio III, ‘Rubber-Cored’ golf balls, A-K 1920-1945, by Kevin W McGimpsey, 2023 [November]