Tiger Woods
Professional Golfer, 15-time Major Champion · Golf - PGA Tour
PGA Tour / Nike Golf
Era
Prime era - 2001 (Tiger Slam era)
Item Type
Official tournament program / brochure
Condition
Very Good - minor handling wear with a strong, highly legible dark autograph placed prominently in the lower central fairway.
Rarity
Scarce on specific 2001 PGA Championship tournament items, as Tiger signed selectively during major championships.
Overall Assessment
A highly desirable and historically significant piece from Tiger Woods' prime era, offering strong visual appeal and solid investment potential for a serious golf memorabilia collector.
Authenticity Assessment
Likely authentic based on signature flow, correct period-specific characteristics, and strong association with the item context.
Signature Style
Fast, vertical, stylized first initial followed by a sweeping upward stroke and compressed last name, highly consistent with his early 2000s signature habits.
Signature Characteristics
Tall sweeping vertical initial strokes, rapid execution speed, sharp upward angles, and compressed linear closing letters.
Ink & Medium
Black felt-tip marker, consistent with typical tournament signing conditions.
Item Description
2001 PGA Championship official program from the Atlanta Athletic Club, featuring the clubhouse on the cover.
Estimated Value
$1,500 - $3,000 depending on third-party letter grading and authentication.
Comparison to Known Examples
Exhibits the classic tall loop and hurried downward pressure typical of his signatures signed during tournament weeks in 2001.
Authentication Tips
Look for fluid transitions, characteristic height of the 'T' and peak loop, and consistent pressure without hesitation tremors.
Certification Recommendation
Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA), James Spence Authentication (JSA), or PSA/DNA.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the marker consistency and placement align well with authentic tournament-used items.
Provenance Notes
Originates directly from the 2001 PGA Championship event, ideally supported by ticket stubs, photos, or original collector acquisition notes.
Historical Context
Signed around the time of the 'Tiger Slam' when he held all four major trophies simultaneously, representing the absolute peak of golf history.
Market Trends
Strong and steadily appreciating, particularly for items tied to his historical major championship victories and prime years.
Investment Potential
Excellent long-term hold due to historical significance and legendary status in the sport of golf.
Similar Autographs
Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson tournament-signed memorabilia.
Display & Preservation
Frame with UV-protective glass and acid-free backing in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Tiger Woods has an exclusive memorabilia contract with Upper Deck, making certified items directly from him highly regulated in the commercial market.
Notes
PGA championship 2001