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The Original Arnold Palmer Putter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Original Arnold Palmer Putter
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Original Arnold Palmer Putter

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.709642.a-b
Object Type Putter
Brand (Founded 1982)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, leather, rubber, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Putter) H 1 1/8 in x W 3 7/8 in x D 35 5/8 in (2.9 cm x 9.8 cm x 90.5 cm )
 Overall - 2D (.b: Cover) L 5 1/4 in x W 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGolf putter with a wrapped brown leather grip and silver-toned metal for the shaft and head. The putter has a black leather golf club cover with yellow and red embroidery. The embroidery on the cover includes the brand name and title of the putter.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on grip in silver ink: [Arnold Palmer signature] Engraved on bottom of club head and embroidered on sock: [Arnold Palmer signature] "the" original by Callaway Golf
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a visit to the Oval Office by the gifter on September 30, 2009. President Obama signed a bill to award golfer Arnold Palmer with a Congressional Gold Medal.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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    Text of bill H.R.1243, which directed the presentation of a congressional gold medal to Arnold Palmer: "H.R.1243”