Bob Charles Autographs
Bob Charles was born in Carterton, New Zealand, in 1936. After growing up in a farming family, he developed a love for golf as a child and began playing regularly. Throughout his late teens and early twenties, Charles showed incredible promise as a golfer, and in 1960, he turned professional.
Charles is best known for his successful career as a professional golfer. His defining moment came in 1963 when he won the British Open, becoming the first left-handed golfer to win a major championship. He competed in all four major championships during his career and finished in the top ten multiple times. Charles was also a skilled putter and was known for using a cross-handed grip, which became popular among fellow golfers.
Despite suffering from arthritis in his hands, Charles continued to have a successful career and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2008. He remains an influential figure in golf, not just for his achievements on the course but also for his contributions to the sport off the course. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest New Zealand golfers of all time.
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Traded items with a signature of Bob Charles
The most expensive item with a signature of Bob Charles (92nd - 1963 Open at Lytham Golf Pin Flag (Winner Sir Bob Charles) Not Signed) was sold in April 2025 for $191.55 while the cheapest item (Bob Charles Autographed Hand Signed Card PGA Golf Pro Set) found a new owner for $0.99 in June 2022. The month with the most items sold (7) was October 2025 with an average selling price of $145.99 for an autographed item of Bob Charles. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2025 with $145.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was June 2009. In average, an autographed item from Bob Charles is worth $7.25.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Bob Charles were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | "HOF 63 British Champ" Bob Charles Signed 1990 Pro Set Golf Rookie Card Auto PSA | $105.98 |  |
 | 1992 Pro Set Golf Bob Charles #205 Autograph | $2.49 | |
| 1992 Pro Set Hand Signed Auto Bob Charles #205 Golf | $7.50 | |
| Bob Charles - New Zealand Golfer - SIGNED GOLF BALL - Gary Player Invitational | $39.54 | |
| Bob Charles Autograph PGA British Open Champion 3x5 Card + Envelope | $31.00 | |
| Bob Charles Hand Signed White Card Golf Open Autograph Signature + COA | $10.72 | |
| Bob Charles Signed 1990 Pro Set Golf Card #88 | $9.99 | |
| Bob Charles Signed 1992 Pro Set Golf Card #275 | $9.99 | |
| Bob Charles Signed PGA Autograph Auto JSA Authenticated 8x10 IMG Photo | $9.99 | |
| Bob Charles Signed PGA Autograph Auto JSA Authenticated 8x10 IMG Photo | $9.99 | |
| Bob Charles Signed PGA Autograph Auto JSA Authenticated 8x10 IMG Photo | $15.99 | |
 | RARE Bob Charles Autographed Signed Lytham St Anne’s Open Golf Scorecard + COA | $54.32 | |
| Sir Bob Charles signed autograph auto Pro Set Golf Trading Card JSA COA | $33.98 | |
| VINTAGE BOB CHARLES AUTOGRAPHED SCORECARD REAL SIGNED GUARANTEED PGA | $44.99 | |
| VINTAGE BOB CHARLES AUTOGRAPHED SCORECARD REAL SIGNED GUARANTEED PGA | $44.99 | |
Latest News about Bob Charles
Sir Bob Charles heaps praise on Lydia Ko (11/25/2014): There may be 61 years between them but golf legend Sir Bob Charles is enjoying the ride Lydia Ko is giving New Zealand golf. Sir Bob Charles believes Ko could be the best (11/25/2014): Sir Bob Charles says teen sensation Lydia Ko could become one of the greats of women's golf and break the record for the most professional wins. Bob Charles admits using deer-antler spray (01/31/2013): Former British Open winner Bob Charles of New Zealand says he used and promoted a banned deer-antler spray for more than 20 years and is surprised to learn it contains a substance that violates golf's ... Golf: Major champion Bob Charles admits using deer-antler spray (01/30/2013): January 31, 2013 3:42 PM WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Former British Open winner Bob Charles of New Zealand says he used and advertised a banned deer-antler spray for more than 20 years without realising it contained a substance that violated golf's doping protocols. Bob Charles coaches for opening (11/15/2012): Golfing great Sir Bob Charles will teach some promising young players a thing or two at the opening of a new course in Tekapo today.
Older News Stories about Bob Charles
Sir Bob Charles shoots ten under his age (07/2012): 76-year-old Sir Bob Charles has shot a remarkable ten shots under his age adding another chapter to his already remarkable career.
