Introduction :
It brings great satisfaction to stamps and golf lovers because it is possible to unite both hobbies in one way. Golf stamps do not only depict the history and some traditions in golfing but the small stamps are like mirrors of arts telling a story on its own. Here are ten essential golf stamps that you must include in your collection, whether you are a beginner or an experienced stamp collector.
1. The 1960 U.S. Open Commemorative Stamp
The 1960 U. S. Open is regarded as one of the most dramatic golf tournaments where Arnold was able to clinch his first and last U. S. Open title. The stamp from the United States Postal Service (USPS) was released in 1981 that is associated with this famous event and is valuable for collectors interested in golf history.
2. Great Britain’s Golfing Legends Series
Golfing has a long tradition in Great Britain and in 2012 Royal Mail showed it by releasing a set of stamps with golf professionals such as Nick Faldo and Tony Jacklin. These stamps can therefore be described as not only stamps that pay homage to golf, but also stamps with great historical value in documenting the evolution of golf in Great Britain, thus making these stamps items of immense value to any collection.
3. The Bobby Jones 75th Anniversary Stamp
For any golfer around the world, the name Bobby Jones brings some kind of familiarity or respect within the field of golf. In 2005, the USPS released a stamp in golf set to honor the 75th anniversary of his Grand Slam win. Many fans of golf will appreciate this stamp, which is a fine piece dedicated to one of the game’s true icons.
4. The 1995 Ryder Cup Commemorative Stamp
The Ryder Cup is one of the biggest championships in golf that unites teams from the USA and Europe. The 1995 Ryder Cup stamp features on this page is from the collection of stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post Office. The event was deemed a good development for those who liked the settings that the international golf courses offered.
5. South Africa’s Gary Player Stamp
A stamp released in the year 1975 from South Africa depicts Gary Player as one of the world’s most famous golfers, with some even dubbing him the greatest of all time. This stamp pays tribute to Player’s successes in golf, as well as his efforts to advance the relatively young sport globally. To collectors, this stamp offers a piece of history when it comes to golfing.
6. The 2010 Open Championship Stamp Set
In honour of the 150 year anniversary of the Open Championship, Royal Mail issued a beautiful set of stamps in the year 2010. These stamps depict moments and courses linked with the Open and are an excellent set for any collector who would like to own pieces to show the history of this major tournament.
7. Japan’s Golf in the Olympics Stamp
Golf was included in the Olympics again in the year 2016 after being absent from the games for 112 years. Japan has regularly expressed keen interest in both golf and the Olympics, thus the country embraced this event by releasing a special commemorative stamp. This stamp is good to represent golf on the international arena as well as add extra value to the collection.
8. Australia’s Golfing Greats Series
The Australian Postal service released stamps honoring some of the country’s illustrious golfers in 2014: Greg Norman and Karrie Webb. While these stamps immortalize milestones in the golfing careers of individuals, they also help draw attention to the fact that Australia has made a global mark in this sport.
9. The 1997 Tiger Woods Commemorative Stamp
It is hard to imagine golf without Tiger Woods, and indeed, in 1997, Liberia introduce a special stamp dedicate to him in connection with his victory at Masters. After all, this stamp reflects Woods’ impact in the game and is definitely pivotal in any modern golf collection.
10. The Augusta National Golf Club Stamp
Last but not the least, it would be rather remiss of me not to include a golf stamp collection dedicated to Augusta National, the illustrious course that hosts the Masters. Unfortunately there is not a USPS stamp that is specific to Augusta but many overseas postal services do offer stamps featuring this famous golf course. When you add one to your collection, you pay tribute to the tapestry of the Masters and the elegance of Augusta.