USGA US Amateur 2006 Golf autograph banner Chaska Lions Start Price USD 20.00 Current Price USD 139.50 Time Left - Bid Count 7 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, June 30, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location Minnesota See more about 'USGA US Amateur 2006 Golf autograph banner Chaska Lions' Description Announcing Your Chance to Own a Piece of Golf History! Chaska, Minnesota – Richie Ramsay, 23 year old golfer from Scotland, won four of six holes with birdies to take a 3-up lead after 13 holes and then held on the rest of the way to beat John Kelly (a 21 year old from St. Louis, Missouri) 4 and 2, in an exciting 36-hole final of the 106th U.S. Amateur Championship Sunday August 27th, 2006, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in beautiful Chaska Minnesota.  With this win, Ramsay became the first Scotsman since 1898 to win the US Amateur championship.   The U.S. Amateur, the oldest USGA championship, was first played in 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island. The event, which has no age restriction, is open to those with a Handicap Index of 2.4 or lower. It often features young golfers that go on to excel as professional golfers.   The Chaska Lions Club (Chaska, Minnesota) is pleased to announce your chance to own a piece of golf history – a banner so beautiful you can proudly display it on the wall of your den or sports room, or anywhere in your home or office! (See photo's)   Each time one of the award-winning golf courses in the scenic and historic river-valley town of Chaska Minnesota hosts a major golf tournament, the city decorates their historic lamp posts throughout town with beautiful banners spotlighting of the upcoming event. Once the event is complete the banners are gathered up, signed by the winner, and sold by the Chaska Lions Club with the proceeds going to help various needy families and local non-profit organizations from the area.  These autographed banners are always well sought-after by collectors throughout the world.    The Chaska Lions Club is proud to offer for sale this beautiful 60” tall by 18” wide color banner from the 106th U.S. Amateur Championship which was held on August 18-27, 2006, in Chaska.  Both the champion (Richie Ramsay) and runner up (John Kelly) have signed this banner, and it is ready to adorn the wall in your office or den!   With a super low starting price of only $20, this banner is a great collectible that will make a wonderful gift for the golfer in your life!    Bid today to purchase your limited edition 106th Amateur Championship banner - and remember, all proceeds go to a good cause – helping the Chaska Lions Club serve our local community. These banners are made from a durable, yet nice looking heavy nylon material.  They are made to last! Place a Bid!