The United States Golf Association is always looking for rare, unusual, and especially historical memorabilia and artifacts. The year 2025 was no exception.
Among the many objects obtained this year, the USGA says there are 10 that stand out. The organization said:
“Artifacts added to the USGA Golf Museum and Library’s extensive collection come from three different centuries and include everything from iconic works of art to items used by USGA champions.”
Among the newly acquired treasures is the Srixon golf ball that JJ Spaun rolled 65 feet for birdie on the final hole to win the U.S. Open.
JJ Spaun watches his 65-foot putt on the 18th green to win the 2025 US Open.
The balloon has a number 4 and some green Sharpie lines going through the name Srixon.
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Other items include Sand Wedge Bryson DeChambeau used during his 2024 US Open. You remember the shot: from the bunker in front of the 18th green of Pinehurst No. 2. Just when many thought the ups and downs weren’t planned, DeChambeau hit an incredible 55-foot shot, nestling the ball close to set up the winning putt.
Another unique item acquired was the US Adaptive Open champion’s prosthetic right leg. Kim Moore. His 2025 victory came on the South Course at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. Moore was born without a right foot. The prosthetic she gave him bears her autograph and the words “2025 US Adaptive Open.”
The rest of the 10 items are the ball used by Harry Vardon at the 1900 U.S. Open, a copy of the book “Missed (Four Sporting Boys: Golf)” by Norman Rockwell, the outfit worn by Megha Ganne, winner of the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur, The Opal Hill Collection, which includes many albums from 1930 to 1942, the George C. Thomas Jr. Collection, which includes family photos, his first a passport, various sketches and drawings, a Bible that belonged to Tom Morris Sr. and the “Gof-fer” Trophy won by Ben Hogan, which any Caddyshack fan would certainly appreciate. All joking aside, Hogan won the trophy after being named the 1948 “Gof-fer” of the Year by the Kansas City Golf Association.
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This article was originally published on Golfweek: USGA Acquires JJ Spaun’s US Open Golf Ball, Kim Moore’s Prosthesis
