One of the leading amateur golfers of the early 20th century. He won the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1907, 1908, 1912 and 1913, the New Jersey Amateur three times, and the Metropolitan Amateur (New York) five times. He was regarded as one of the finest matchplay golfers of his time and had a famous rivalry with Walter Travis. Although all of Travers' notable victories came as an amateur, he later became a teaching professional and gave exhibitions. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976. Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Jerome D. Travers, payable to Community Chest for $5.00, November 1, 1930. In very fine condition, with usual cancellation holes and stamps, none near the clean signature area. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
