Golf Tournament Trophies Range From The Traditional To The Unusual
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Golf tournament trophies are desired by golfers and it is rarely the craftsmanship or the valuable material the trophy is composed of that makes it so desirable to them. Instead the fact that only a winner receives the trophy is what gives it such a strong appeal. The styling of a golf tournament trophy can be a simple and symbolic and a golf ball or incredibly unique and in some cases unrelated to golf. The oldest golf trophy known, was given at the British Open in the eighteen hundreds and was a claret jug, that may or may not have symbolized golf at the time. While many trophies have become famous for what they symbolize, they are not by any means standardized or sometimes even considered beautiful, but they are coveted by golfers. In a few cases, treasured mementos are as glittery as a gold plated golf ball. Other types of tournament trophies are golfing figures caught in mid swing and considered traditional they can range from solid wood bases with engraved plaques to molded metal trophies or even crystalline figures. Unusual trophies abound in golf and one of the more interesting is the U. S. Masters Green Jacket. It certainly is not designed to fit on the mantle or in a display case but instead to be worn. The winner of the U. S. Masters is given the right to wear the green jacket for a year and then though the jacket is returned they may wear it while visiting Augusta. In addition a small gold medal is also awarded and that trophy does not need to be returned. While traditionally styled trophies are common enough occasionally trophies may be so unusual the winner is unsure what to do with it. The Abu Dhabi trophy is one such unique prize. It was made with a very large silver base with a gold golf ball perched atop it and a very large eagle atop the golf ball. A trophy that almost requires a room of its own is the Dubai Desert Classic trophy from 2009. This beautifully crafted middle east styled jug or pitcher is exquisitely designed, beautifully detailed and about half the size of the winner of that tournament. Lifting that trophy was surely a feat of strength. While these prizes may be unusual in styles or even in some cases believed unattractive they are certainly something most golfers want very badly. No matter how large or small or odd looking a trophy might seem to others the winner will put it in a place of honor. There are no standards in style when it comes to trophies, but winners without exception consider each one a treasure. A small organization might not be able to commission a unique statue for their trophy. They might choose to go with a traditional styled crystal or wood trophy and the winner would still treasure it. There appear to be no hard and fast rules when it comes to what a trophy looks like or what it actually is, a green jacket, or a replica symbolizing the Barclay Bank might hold equal places of honor on a the mantle of a golfer.
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