Tiger Woods (among others)
15-time Major Champion and World Golf Hall of Famer · Golf - PGA Tour
PGA Tour / Nike Golf
Era
Circa 2005 - 2007
Item Type
PGA Championship Pin Flag
Condition
Excellent/Near Mint. The ink shows no significant bleeding ('feathering') on the fabric, and the flag appears clean with minimal wrinkling.
Rarity
Moderate to High. While Tiger signed frequently in the mid-2000s, authentic examples on official major tournament flags are highly coveted and finite.
Overall Assessment
A high-quality, likely authentic multi-signed PGA flag featuring the sport's most important modern figure. A cornerstone piece for a golf collector.
Authenticity Assessment
Likely authentic; 85% confidence. The signatures appear consistent with tournament environment signing flow on nylon fabric.
Signature Style
Abbreviated 'TW' style common for multi-signed flags. The 'T' shows a wide top loop and 'W' shows characteristic sharp upward strokes.
Signature Characteristics
Fluid, fast strokes with consistent pressure. The 'W' has a distinctive trailing tail common in his mid-career rapid signatures.
Ink & Medium
Multiple ink markers (Black, Blue, Red Sharpie) on a white synthetic nylon PGA Championship pin flag.
Item Description
White nylon souvenir pin flag from the 200x PGA Championship (likely 2007 Southern Hills based on font and coloring), featuring an embroidered center logo.
Estimated Value
$1,200 - $2,500 (complete flag value). Individual signatures vary, but a Tiger Woods signature on a flagship event item drives the majority of the price.
Comparison to Known Examples
Very consistent with '05-'10 era tournament-signed flags where space was premium and signing was done 'in-the-crowd'.
Authentication Tips
Look for the specific 'slant' of the 'W' and the lack of hesitation. Forgeries on nylon usually show 'bleeding' where the pen sat too long; authentic ones are quick and fluid.
Certification Recommendation
JSA (James Spence Authentication) or PSA/DNA are the industry standards for golf multi-signed items.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the varying ink colors and different pen tip wear suggest a genuine field-signed item.
Provenance Notes
Valuable flags like this usually include a story of which hole or day they were signed, or come from a tournament volunteer.
Historical Context
The mid-2000s represented the 'Tiger Slam' aftermath and his peak dominance in the sport.
Market Trends
Stable to appreciating. Tiger Woods' memorabilia saw a massive surge post-2019 Masters and remains the 'Gold Standard' of golf collecting.
Investment Potential
Excellent. Items signed by the goat of the sport during his prime years are blue-chip memorabilia investments.
Similar Autographs
Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson.
Display & Preservation
Must be framed with UV-protective glass. Nylon is highly susceptible to yellowing and ink fading if exposed to direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Tiger is known to be one of the most difficult signatures to get in person today, often skipping fans to maintain focus, making older flags more valuable.