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Roberto De Vicenzo (born 14 April 1923, died 1st June 2017) is a former professional golfer from Argentina. He won more than 230 tournaments worldwide in his career including eight on the PGA Tour[1] and most famously the 1967 Open Championship.De Vicenzo was born in Villa Ballester, a northern suburb of Buenos Aires province, Argentina. He was raised in the Villa Pueyrredónneighborhood of Buenos Aires, and acquired the game of golf as a caddie. He developed his skills at the Ranelagh Golf Club, and later relocated to the town of the same name.
He won his first Argentine tournament, the Abierto del Litoral, in 1942; his first World Cup in 1953; and a major tournament, The Open Championship, in 1967. De Vicenzo is best remembered for his misfortune in the 1968 Masters Tournament.[2] On the par-4 17th hole, Roberto De Vicenzo made a birdie, but playing partner Tommy Aaron inadvertently entered a 4 instead of 3 on the scorecard.[4] He did not check the scorecard for the error before signing it, and according to the Rules of Golf the higher score had to stand and be counted. If not for this mistake, De Vicenzo would have tied for first place with Bob Goalby, and the two would have met in an 18-hole playoff the next day. His quote afterwards became legendary for its poignancy: "What a stupid I am!"[5]
In 1970 he was voted the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor given by the United States Golf Association in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf.
De Vicenzo subsequently found great success in the early days of the Senior PGA Tour, winning the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf two times and the inaugural U.S. Senior Open in 1980. Also won the 1974 PGA Seniors' Championship, and represented Argentina 17 times in the Canada Cup/World Cup (leading Argentina to victory in 1953).
De Vicenzo was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1989, and officially retired on 12 November 2006, at age 83 with over 200 international victories. The Museum of Golf in Argentina in Berazategui was founded because of his hard work. It was named in his honor upon its completion in 2006.[6]
Glen Waverley: Full Swing Golf Publishing, 2022. Normally £199 and £179 together £299.00 Seve, The Peoples Champion. 299p. Simulated leather Limited edition of 1000 signed and numbered copies only. Superb tribute to Seve photo biography of a genius, and catalyst to Europe's success through the early years, coming to the..... More
Glen Waverley: Full Swing Golf Publishing, 2022. Normally £199, £179 and £179 Total £557 together £399.00 Seve, The Peoples Champion. 299p. Simulated leather Limited edition of 1000 signed and numbered copies only. Superb tribute to Seve photo biography of a genius, and catalyst to Europe's success through the early years..... More
Cupar, Scotland: John Innes, 1881. 83, [1] + [6] ad pp. Illustrated with 4 engraved plates; plus figure drawings within text. 7x4¾, publisher's green cloth-backed pictorial printed gray paper over boards. First Edition. The first golf book to be successful in sales. Forgan founded a famous club-making firm in St..... More
United Kingdom: Latham, 2013. 159p. Illustrated cloth. Foreword, Mr Michael J Walker Captain of the HCEG Into. plus 12 Chapters, the by far most detailed look at the HCEG famous course, having been the home of the company since 1891, and ranked frequently the No.1 course in the United Kingdom..... More
United Kingdom: Park Avenue Publishing, 2023. 256p. cloth. After a long-awaited 16 years, the iconic book that chronicles the remarkable journey of the links since its inception in 1821 is back, and it's better than ever. Presenting the renewed edition of "St Andrews: The Evolution of the Old Course," which..... More
United Kingdom: Park Avenue Publishing, 2023. 264p. simulated leather, slipcase. Introducing a truly extraordinary treatise on the Old Course, a rare gem that holds the essence of this revered golfing destination. It's undoubtedly one of the defining books of the decade, presenting a remarkable opportunity that should not be missed..... More
1931. The 1931 Churchman "Prominent Golfers" Card set is among the most popular golf card sets ever produced. Offered here is the actual original artwork used to produce the card of 1920 Open Champion George Duncan. The artwork measures 4 1/2" x 7". It has been matted and framed (without..... More
New York: Atria Books, 2005. 251p, cloth, memorable Masters, Roberto de Vicenzo's Masters... almost. D&J S1870. More
Sydney, Australia: Angus & Robertson, 1906. 259p. cloth, illustrated. The first Australian golf book of any substance. Daniel Gordon (Dan) Soutar was born in Carmyllie, Scotland in 1882. 'In 1888, his family moved to the nearby seaside resort town of Carnoustie where - over the next 15 or so years..... More
Sydney, Australia: Angus & Robertson, 1908. 259p. cloth, illustrated. Scarce 1908 edition, second? The first Australian golf book of any substance. Daniel Gordon (Dan) Soutar was born in Carmyllie, Scotland in 1882. 'In 1888, his family moved to the nearby seaside resort town of Carnoustie where - over the next..... More
Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club: R & A, 1969. 63p. The 98th playing of this greatest Championship of all, Bob Charles became Champion Golfer for the year. Multiple signatures to center map, Jack Nicklaus, Orville Moody, Peter Thompson (previous Open winner at Lytham) Billy Casper, Champion Golfer Bob..... More
Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club: R & A, 1969. 63pp. The 98th playing of this greatest Championship of all, Tont Jacklin became Champion Golfer for the year. Multiple signatures to front cover and center map, including 1967 Champion Roberto de Vicenzo, 1960 Champion Kel Nagle. ; Good, some..... More
ca. 1935. Fine example of Faulkner's period signature, would be great displayed. Herbert Gustavus Max Faulkner, OBE (29 July 1916 – 26 February 2005) was an English professional golfer who won the Open Championship in 1951. Faulkner was the eldest of three boys. His younger brother, Frank (1919–1941), who was..... More
Belvoir Park Golf Links, Belfast: Golfing Union of Ireland, 1949. pp. rare programme to a great event. Won in 2016 by Rory Mclroy. The 1949 winner Harry Bradshaw won by 1 stroke over Bobby Locke. The first Irish Open in 1927 was played at Portmarnock Golf Club from 16 to..... More
Royal Portrush Golf Links, Portrush: Golfing Union of Ireland, 1947. pp. rare programme to a great event. Won in 2016 by Rory Mclroy. The 1947 winner Harry Bradshaw won by 2 stroke over Flory van Donk The first Irish Open in 1927 was played at Portmarnock Golf Club from 16..... More
United Kingdom: Latham, 2013. Richard Latham, classic set! Royal Liverpool, Hoylake Royal County Down Muirfield Individually each book is £99.00 together £229.00 Royal Liverpool 160p. Illustrated cloth. Foreword, Mr Peter Dawson Secretary of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Into. plus 3 parts and 2 Appendix's. History..... More
ca. 1930. Fine example of Padgham's period signature, would be great displayed. Alfred Harry Padgham (2 July 1906 – 4 March 1966[1]) was one of the leading British professional golfers of the 1930s and 1940s. Padgham was born in Caterham, Surrey. After finishing third at The Open Championship in 1934..... More
. ca 1950. Presented here is a matted vintage image of Sam Snead and Wilson Golf President Fred Bowman. Snead has signed and inscribed the image in black ink as follows: "To my very good friend & Boss Fred Bowman a great guy and a hell of a player. Always..... More
Carnoustie: R & A, 1968. 64pp. Early Open programme, won by Gary Player, previous winners as per cover, Tommy Armour, Henry Cotton and Ben Hogan, great programme, great course. Article THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP by Henry Longhurst. Programme signed on autograph page by Henry Cotton, Peter Thompson, Kel Nagle, Arnold Palmer..... More
London: "Published at the Office" [Golf Illustrated & Golf Weekly], 1890. The BEGINNING. Quote "Surely no apology is necessary for bringing before the public a weekly Journal devoted to the doings and sayings of golfers both past and present." The first article "St Andrews" by H. S. C. Everard The..... More
ca. 1925. Fine example of all three Whitcombe brother's Reg, Ernest and Charles autograph's. Reg who won The Open. Reginald Arthur Whitcombe (10 April 1898 – 11 January 1957) was an English professional golfer. Whitcombe began his career at Came Down Golf Club in Dorset and served in the British..... More
