This first generation, hand printed large format 16 x 20 in. photo of Willie MacFarlane standing with a golf club is beautifully sepia toned with an impressed stamp of renowned photographer G. Pietzcker, St. Louis appearing at the bottom right. Circa 1920’s, this photograph is twice the collectible because of Mr. Pietzcker’s reputation as the early game’s most sought after and collected photographer. Part of a series of photographs of golf champions found in the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co

Willie MacFarlane was the winner of the 1925 United States Open Championship, beating Bobby Jones in a 36 hole playoff and shooting 33 on the final nine holes to win by one stroke

About The Photographer:
George Pietzcker was the premier golf photographer in the U.S. for the first half of the 20th century. Although many of his images have appeared in books and publications most were uncredited. Golf's Golden Age represents the largest body of his work compiled for publication to date. Pietzcker's work is highly sought after by golf and photography collectors worldwide.