Gear, Golf
Object number2003.173.1
Manufacturer
Coro
Manufacturer
Ping
Datec. 1994
OriginUnited States
Mediumleather/metal/plastic
Credit LineGift of Carol Semple Thompson
DescriptionGolf bag with set of twelve clubs, four matching club covers, one small black club cover, coin purse, umbrella.Dimensions34 in. (86.4 cm)InscriptionsCoin purse has red and blue embroidered text "CARO/DEPORTE".
Embroidered in blue on one of golf bag's red pocket flap is text "CAROL SEMPLE THOMPSON".
Embroidered on another red flap in blue is "1994 / CURTIS CUP".
On golf bag's white pocket is a large red, white, and blue patch with text U.S.A.
MarksText on bag "Coro".
Text on clubs "Ping".
Historical NotesGolf equipment used by Carol Semple Thompson, who has won seven United States Golf Association championships and is one of the most successful amateur women's golfers in the last half century. This leather golf bag was given to Thompson when she played in the 1994 Curtis Cup championship. In all, Carol has been a member of twelve Curtis Cup teams, beginning with the 1974 championship.
Previous owner
Carol Semple Thompson
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