Today, only golf historians remember Tony Lema, the PGA Tour star who died in a plane crash in 1966.
But during the 1960s, there were few players who could match Champaigne Tony’s skills. From 1962 to 1966, he had 26 top 3 finishes.
John Berry of the Record-Bee has a nice column that will get you up to speed on this golf legend who died far too young.
Hello,
It just so happens that I came across a set of Tony Lema’s clubs in my uncels attic, The story is that Tony had used these clubs in a few games, and left them to get re-wrapped at some guys house in Glen Cove Long Island, tony died and never picked up the clubs, my uncle purchased them in 1969, and played with them for a while, until he gave them to me just last week, they are printed with Tony Lema’s name etched into each club, plus a putter with a wodden shaft! very cool, Does anyone know were I can get this fixed up or appraised?
Thanks
Herb
Let me know if you do find someone.
I also have a set of his signitured clubs.
I have an originally signed 4X5 tee-up shot from Tony himself given to my uncle. Any interested party should call me at (856) 205-0410.
Tony Lema is my great uncle and my dad has nothing from his uncle. i am trying to find something that he used to give to him for fathers day. if someone could email with ANYTHING that he used (golf club etc.) please contact me
keylema3@hotmail.com
Thank you,
Candace
I have a set of Tony Lema Golden Gate irons in my garage that I bought in about 1967 2-pw. Do they have any value?
Doug—your best bet is to watch Ebay and see if any of them are up for sale. That’ll tell you what they’re worth.
I have a set of Tony Lema Golden Gate Signature Irons that I bought new back in the early 60’s. They are in premium condition and still playable. I lost the 7 iron years ago and have not been able to find one to replace it. Does anyone have one to complete my set?
I have a set of Vintage “Champagne Tony Lema” Professional set of TLP Registered 2-9 Irons – blades in very good condition with metal shafts, Grip Rite/Swing Rite grips..
I’ve posted them on an eBay auction starting at $1200.
Did you ever sell these?
I’ve listed these for sale on eBay & craigslist for $1200.
Vintage “Champagne Tony Lema” Professional set of TLP Registered Iron Blades – blades in very good condition with metal shafts, Grip Rite/Swing Rite grips..
I have a full set of tony lema golden gate signature clubs 2 thru the dual pitching wedge PLUS DRIVER THRU THE 4 WOOD.
Anybody know what they might be worth?
I have 2-9 Tony Lema Slazenger irons, the one and only set ever made. Tony played with these clubs in the Tuesday practice round for the 1966 Western Open. I caddied for him that week and several others and he gave them to me because the shafts weren’t stiff enough for him.