*1930 Bobby Jones Centennial Divot Repair Tool & Coin Ball Marker Package

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When Bobby Jones won The Open Championship, the U.S. Open, the U.S. Amateur, and the Amateur Championship in 1930, the press struggled with what to call this achievement that no one thought possible. O.B. Keeler used a bridge term, “The Grand Slam.” According to George Trevor of the New York Sun, Jones “stormed the impregnable quadrilateral of golf.” Keeler later wrote, “This victory, the fourth major title in the same season and in the space of four months, had now and for all time entrenched Bobby Jones safely within the ‘Impregnable Quadrilateral of Golf,’ that granite fortress that he alone could take by escalade, and that others may attack in vain, forever.”

Jones was diagnosed with syringomyelia in 1944, a rare and degenerative disease of the central nervous system. Jones would battle the disease for 23 years, first using a cane, then leg braces and finally in a wheelchair. During the final years of his life Jones could not even hold a pen. When Jones was asked about his crippling disease his response spoke volumes about the kind of man he was, “In life, as in golf, we all have to play the ball as it lies."

This handsome brass toned metal repair tool and ball marker commemorates Bobby Jones’ 1930 Impregnable Quadrilateral with a 1930 Buffalo Nickel on the front side of the repair tool. Imprinted around the rim of the front side is "Bobby Jones Centennial". Imprinted on the back is Jones famous quote, “In life, as in golf, we play the ball as it lies.", separated by a shamrock - Jones was born on St. Patrick's day - March 17, 1902 and always carried a shamrock charm on his pocket watch chain This divot repair tool has a ball marker on the back that is magnetic and features an image of Bobby Jones. Also included is a ball marker printed on a 1930 British bronze penny coin. Bobby Jones is shown holding the British Amateur trophy at The Old Course in St Andrews in what was to become the first leg of The Grand Slam which saw Jones capturing all four major golf tournaments in the same year. All are handsomely kept in a lambskin wallet embossed with "Bobby Jones".

3" x 1-3/8" x 1/4"

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To look after vintage coins and leather products, always handle coins by the edges with clean hands, avoid harsh cleaning (just dust gently with a soft cloth), and keep them away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve their patina.

For leather, condition it every few months, wipe with a damp cloth for light cleaning, and let it dry naturally if it gets wet — never with heat. Store leather in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, ideally in a breathable bag. With these simple steps, your piece will stay beautiful and meaningful for generations.