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1968 Aug. 29
McCormack, Mark H.
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to Jules Rosenthal
McCormack informs Jules Rosenthal of a meeting he had with John Collier of A. Barker & Sons (South Africa) Ltd. while he was in Capetown. He explains that Collier is interested in an Arnold Palmer shoe tie-in in South Africa. McCormack has informed Collier that Rosenthal would communicate with him on the matter and provide him with more information.
1968 Aug. 29
McCormack, Mark H.
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to Jules Rosenthal
McCormack informs Jules Rosenthal that while he was in South Africa he spoke to Wally Hyam, a leading golf pro merchandiser in South Africa, about the possibility of bringing in their Hong Kong clothing. McCormack has told Rosenthal that he is unsure of the arrangements they had made with Bellita but that Rosenthal would communicate with him and provide him with more information.
1968 Oct. 16
McCormack, Mark H.
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to George Carr
McCormack notes that after speaking with Arnold Palmer as well as to their export people, they would like to do a two-year contract with Dunlop England covering golf clubs and bags only and International Sports Co. would have exclusive rights to sell the products in the United Kingdom and Ireland, but no rights in Singapore and Malaysia. He also discusses increasing the royalty rate where Palmer is co... more
1968 Nov. 29
McCormack, Mark H.
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to George Blumberg
Writing to Blumberg concerning new clients. McCormack writes that he has recently aquired the golfer Peter Oosterhuis and is considering golfers, Ray Floyd, Bob Lunn, Harold Henning, George Knudson and Hale Irwin. In regards to Oosterhuis, McCormack advises Blumberg that Oosterhuis is planning on participating in the South African tournaments and requests he advise him on his trip. McC... more
1968 Dec. 16
Mahoney, James
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to James Mahoney
GEOGRAPHIC LCSH IF APPLICABLE - Proposing a Frank Sinatra United States PGA Match Play Championship to the Professional Golfers' Association of America(PGA). McCormack provides an example of a tournament schedule and differentiates it from the Bing Crosby or Bob Hope tournaments. The United States tournament would be a part of an international tour taking place in Australia and New Zealand, the Far Ea... more
1968 Dec. 30
McCormack, Mark H.
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to Norman Blake
McCormack proposes a Pan America international golf tournament. A general format is described as well as, prize packages, promotional ideas and tour routes. Additionally, McCoramck suggests filming the tournament. McCormack indicates that his company(likely Trans World Sports) would be able to produce the film.
1968 Dec. 31
McCormack, Mark H.
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to Norman Blake
McCormack proposes a Pan America international golf tournament. A general format is described as well as, prize packages, promotional ideas and tour routes. Additionally, McCoramck suggests filming the tournament. McCormack indicates that his company(likely Trans World Sports) would be able to produce the film. This letter is a nearly identical copy of a letter dated Decemb... more
1969 Jan. 30
McCormack, Mark H.
Memorandum from Mark H. McCormack to William H. Carpenter
Concerning thoughts with reference to McCormack's various activities during January. He notes the success and popularity of the 1968 Golf Annual and how helpful Norman VonNida has been with British jockey Lester Piggott. He speaks of Killy's visit to America. McCormack also informs them of his trip to Switzerland and the negotiations with Olivier LeBas. He talks of othe... more
1969 Feb. 14
McCormack, Mark H.
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to Anthony L. Mansfield
New Zealand - McCormack would like to get Gary Player into New Zealand to play a series of exhibition matches with Bob Charles. He would also like to work out an arrangement with Mansfield's company, and would like to know if he is interested.
1969 Feb. 14
McCormack, Mark H.
Letter from Mark H. McCormack to Ian Wells
New Zealand - McCormack would like to get Gary Player into New Zealand to play a series of exhibition matches with Bob Charles. McCormack believes that the tour would have more appeal than a Billy Casper tour. He recommends having a young British professional such as Peter Townsend or Tony Jacklin, and an American as well, to make the exhibition a four-man match.