subject: Golf Tournament Trophies Can Be Unusual Or Tried And True [print this page] 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.
The more traditional styles of trophies consist of figures who are golfing caught in mid swing and may be made of metal over a wood base or solid wood or even crystal. A gold plated golf ball might be one of the more extravagant types of trophies. Trophies are rarely desired for their beauty, though many can be gorgeous, while others might be difficult to identify. Instead they are desired for the symbol of a winner no matter how small or large the tournament might be.
Everyday items may at times serve as extremely desirable tournament trophies. One such case is the U. S. Masters Green Jacket which though hardly unique is extremely desired because it goes only to the winner of the U. S Masters. The green jacket is worn by the current year winner and then returned to the club where the winner is entitled to wear it when they visit Augusta. A small gold medal is also awarded and doubtless has a place of pride in the trophy case.
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.
Similarly, the Dubai Desert Classic trophy is non-traditional and very large. This exquisitely crafted silver eastern style container is more than half the size of the player attempting to lift it in 2009. That particular golf trophy would take up a great deal of mantle space.
The rule seems to be that there are no rules when it comes to these coveted prizes. While there may be little real value attached to them they are priceless to the recipient. In most cases a winner will display the trophy as prominently as they can no matter how it is styled because it means they have triumphed.
Nothing in any rule book written says that a trophy has to be a certain size or to appeal to a certain group of viewers. In the eyes of the player a green jacket or a miniature of the Barclay bank are both prizes and both deserve equally prominent spots. A trophy need not be a symbol directly related to golf, it can be anything but it is still a treasure beyond price for the winning golfer.
by: Mary Jo Braun
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