Antiques Roadshow Appraises Rare Masters and Eisenhower Memorabilia

A 1953 Masters logo locket and 1961 Eisenhower-signed photo fetch high auction estimates.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:18am

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An extreme close-up photograph showcasing the intricate engraved details and shimmering gold surface of a vintage Masters golf tournament locket, capturing the luxurious and exclusive nature of this rare piece of sports memorabilia.The ornate details and reflective gold finish of a rare 1953 Masters logo locket, a prestigious gift to the architect who designed Eisenhower's private cabin at Augusta National.Augusta Today

On a recent episode of Antiques Roadshow, a guest presented a locket featuring the iconic Masters golf tournament logo and a signed photograph from former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The appraiser revealed that the locket, which was gifted to the architect of Eisenhower's cabin at Augusta National, could fetch $25,000 to $30,000 at auction, while the signed photo could sell for $2,000 to $3,000.

Why it matters

These rare pieces of golf and presidential history provide a unique glimpse into the close relationship between Eisenhower and the Masters tournament, as well as the exclusive nature of the lockets given to select individuals involved in the construction of Eisenhower's private cabin at Augusta National.

The details

The locket features the distinctive Masters logo on the outside, and when opened, reveals engraved signatures of Mamie and Dwight Eisenhower, as well as Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones, the founders of Augusta National. The locket was gifted to H. Lowrey Stulb, the architect who designed Eisenhower's cabin at the golf club. The signed photograph was given by Eisenhower to all those who donated funds for the cabin's construction.

  • The locket was created in October 1953, shortly after Eisenhower's cabin was completed.
  • The photograph was gifted by Eisenhower in 1961.

The players

Dwight D. Eisenhower

The 34th President of the United States, who was an avid golfer and had a close relationship with Augusta National Golf Club, where he had a private cabin built.

Bobby Jones

The co-founder of Augusta National Golf Club and a legendary golfer who won the Grand Slam in 1930.

Clifford Roberts

The co-founder of Augusta National Golf Club and a close friend of Eisenhower's.

H. Lowrey Stulb

The architect who designed Eisenhower's private cabin at Augusta National Golf Club.

Edith Hill

The interior designer who worked on Eisenhower's cabin at Augusta National Golf Club.

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What they’re saying

“This locket, for golf fans, they'll instantly recognize the map and flag logo.”

— Appraiser

“Because they finished on time and in such, and in such a great manner, Bobby Jones, Clifford Roberts and the Eisenhowers wanted to gift something special to Stulb, the architect, and to the interior designer, Edith Hill.”

— Appraiser

What’s next

The guest plans to share the appraisal news with their children, who were previously skeptical about the value of the memorabilia.

The takeaway

This rare Masters and Eisenhower memorabilia highlights the close ties between the former president and the prestigious golf tournament, as well as the exclusive nature of the items gifted to those involved in the construction of Eisenhower's private cabin at Augusta National.