At the 1913 US Open at The Country Club, Ouimet, a 20 year old former caddie, changed the perceptions of an entire sport. Ouimet’s stunning triumph captured the imagination of sports fan across the globe, sweeping away the notion that golf was a stuffy game for the old and rich. Ouimet was American golf’s first great hero, and he remains one of the most beloved figures in the sport’s history. Vintage fountain pen signature, “‘National Open Golf Champion 1913; National Amateur Golf Champion 1914; National Amateur Golf Champion 1931; Francis Ouimet,” on 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard, postmarked January 20, 1947. In fine condition, with a couple slight corner tip bends. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
