The Lost Bet

ARNIE’S PIKE

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:10:08 +0000

Arguably, the most famous swing in golf is seen in this Limited Series Edition photograph of Arnold Palmer on May 6^th during the 1967 Houston Champions International. This candid photo was taken by William F. Thompson and has been in his family’s collection for over 40 years.

BEN HOGAN IN MOTION

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:08:28 +0000

The legendary Ben Hogan captured mid-swing by renowned photographer William F. Thompson and offered as a part of the previously unseen Thompson Private Collection. This Limited series offering is available as a framed and matted addition to your golf collection, or as the perfect gift for any golf enthusiast! This photograph was taken during the 1967 Houston Champions International at Champions Golf Club.

CLASSIC JACK

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:04:18 +0000

The Thompson Private Collection has added this photo of Jack Nicklaus to its Limited Edition Series. Taken during the opening round of the 1969 U.S. Open in Houston, Tx on June 12, 1969.

SAM SNEAD IN MOTION

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:02:52 +0000

Slammin’ Sammy getting sandy! The Thompson Private Collection is offering this must have photo of Sam Snead as part of the Limited Edition Series. William F. Thompson was a master of motion capture still photography and snapped this photograph on June 15, 1969 during the final round of the U.S. Open Championship, which was played on the Cypress Creek Course of the Champions Golf Club in Houston, Tx

ARNOLD PALMER IN MOTION

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:01:52 +0000

Become the envy of your friends when you hang this visually stunning photograph of Arnold Palmer defying the sand trap. The Thompson Private Collection offers another never before seen masterpiece in the Limited Edition Series by famed photographer William F. Thompson. Palmer’s 70 maintained a 3-shot lead after the third round at the Houston Champions International on May 6, 1967. Where will you hang this classic image of “The King”?

THE KING, THE ARCHER, AND THE HAWK

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:00:57 +0000

The Thompson Private Collection offers this view of Arnold “The King” Palmer from the Limited Edition Series as he putts from under the sign showing his playing group. He was paired with Ben “The Hawk” Hogan and George Archer. This private collection photograph was taken during the third round of play at the Houston Champions International on May 6, 1967 at Champions Golf Club.

CLUB HIGH

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:59:02 +0000

The Thompson Private Collection is proud to release this photograph of Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer. This image was taken at the Houston Champions International on May 6, 1967 when the legends were playing together during the third round of play. This never before seen photo from the Limited Edition Series belongs in your private collection!

RESPECT

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:57:42 +0000

Fresh from the vaults of The Thompson Private Collection is the only known photograph of Arnold Palmer deferring to Ben Hogan by holding the flagstick for him. This rare image of the two legendary golfers was captured by intrepid photographer William F. Thompson on May 6, 1967 during the third round of the Houston Champions International at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Tx. The photos in the Limited Edition Series make superb gifts for your golf fan!

INTROSPECTION

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:54:06 +0000

The Thompson Private Collection offers this poignant view of Ben Hogan, one of golf’s greatest legends. Taken on May 7, 1967 during the final round of the Houston Champions International, this never before seen photograph is only available here in the elegant Limited Edition Series. Another beautiful image from legendary photographer William F. Thompson, this belongs on your office, clubhouse, or man-cave wall!

THE LOST BET PHOTO

Blake Thompson — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:52:42 +0000

Arnold Palmer pays Jack Nicklaus. The image that made history is available from the owner’s private collection as a part of the Limited Edition Series. Photographer William F. Thompson captured this moment on November 17, 1966 at The Houston Champions International Tournament at Champions Golf Club as the two legends came in from the 18^th hole. Although Arnold Palmer went on to win the tournament, Jack Nicklaus shot a 69 in the opening round to Arnold Palmer’s 70, besting him by one stroke. This photo was held in the family’s private collection for over 40 years until both Palmer and Nicklaus retired. Golf Digest magazine featured it in the November 2006 issue, calling it “the act of a man-to-man financial transaction”. This hand-printed, signed and numbered limited edition release comes beautifully framed and matted. Own your piece of golf history today.