Putter
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Bill Savitt
(American, 1901 - 1995)
MakerMade by
Savitt Jewelers
(American)
Medium(.a) Gold-plated steel, industrial diamonds, white metal, leather, plastic and adhesive tape; (.b) mahogany, brass, velvet
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length x width of head): 35 1/2in. (90.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Description(.a) Gold-plated golf putter. The head of the putter is encrusted with 150 industrial-grade diamonds on either side. (.b) Velvet lined wooden case, padded, for housing the putter.
Object number1997.83.0
NotesHistorical Note: The golf tournament known as the Insurance City Open, later became the Greater Hartford Open (nicknamed the GHO for many years). It would have many different sponsers over the years, including Sammy Davis, Jr. and corporate sponsers such as Canon, Buick, and the Travelers Insurance Company. Currently (2014), it is known as the Travelers Championship, and is played at the TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Lee 2/28/2014)On View
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