Tiger Woods Signed Periscope Pre-Rookie Signature 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open Amature

In 1992, the Nissan Los Angeles Open at Riviera CC was the site of Tiger Woods’ first PGA Tour event as an amateur player, as a 16-year-old high school sophomore. Woods hit his first ever tee shot in a PGA event here. For the teenager (16), it arguably was the shot that launched his career. Neither Woods nor Jack Nicklaus have won the event; Woods lost in a playoff in 1998 (at Valencia) and was again a runner-up the next year at Riviera, while Nicklaus’ best finish was two strokes back in solo second in 1978. He had earned his first paycheck as a pro in the event in 1962 at Rancho Park, less than thirty four dollars.

Presented is a one-of-a-kind piece from the 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open where Woods hit his first shot off a PGA tee. It is an autographed Tiger Woods periscope from the event. One kid in the crowd was using the periscope to watch history as the 16 year-old Tiger stepped up on the greens. He was fortunate to have Woods sign the piece along with several of the other participants. Woods signature has evolved over time, with this being one of his earliest teenage signature which is fully and clearly spelling out his name. The signature is in red felt tip (“8”) set against the cardboard. The cardboard itself shows expected aging/discoloration and wear from use. Other signers from PGA players on the periscope include Jeff Sluman; Wayne Levi; Jay Haas and Fred Couples.

Authentication: JSA Full Letter

Tiger Woods Signed Periscope Pre-Rookie Signature 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open