President Bush’s personally-owned and -used personalized Titleist golf ball, embossed in black type on one side, “President George Bush.” It also bears manufacturer’s marks that read “Titleist,” “4,” and “DT 90.” Accompanied by an unused presentation golf ball in its original box, bearing an image of the presidential seal and Bush’s facsimile signature. In overall fine condition.
Includes a detailed letter of provenance on a White House card from Bernard ‘Buz’ Presock. In full: “The Titleist #4 golf ball marked ‘DT 90’ and ‘President George Bush’ was owned & used by the president. I played golf with him several times and he gave me the golf ball after we practiced around the White House sand traps and private presidential putting green. I also did advance campaign work for Bush in 92, and my mother, Patty Presock, worked closely with the president for several years, ending her career as special assistant to the president.” Accompanied by a copy of a photo of Mr. Amyx with Patty Presock in 1994. President Bush was an avid golfer, known for his quick pace on the course. While the Bush family is known for its legacy in the political arena, its patriarchs, George Herbert Walker and Prescott Bush (President Bush’s grandfather and father), both served as presidents of the United States Golf Association in the earlier half of the century, and George H. W. Bush was honored with the PGA Distinguished Service Award in 1997, the USGA Bob Jones Award in 2008, and the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. An impressive golf ball ensemble.
