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. Fountain pen signature and inscription, “Regards to P. T. Beauchesne, Francis Ouimet,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with light show through from cancellation across top of inscription. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
