Richard Globensky, a former Augusta National Golf Club warehouse worker, was sentenced to one year in prison for transporting stolen Masters tournament memorabilia, including an iconic green jacket owned by Arnold Palmer. He pleaded guilty to one count of transporting stolen goods across state lines. Globensky cooperated in the investigation and paid over $3 million in restitution. He was involved in a theft scheme that earned him over $5 million. Some of the stolen items, such as tickets to Masters tournaments in the 1930s and green jackets worn by golf legends, were recovered in the Chicago area. Globensky took these items from the warehouse, sold them online, and used the money for a luxurious lifestyle. Defense attorney Thomas Church argued that his client took items that were set to be destroyed or weren’t selling, expressing remorse and stating Globensky was not a danger to the public.
Augusta National Golf Club expressed deep disappointment in Globensky’s actions, highlighting the impact on the Club, players, and the Tournament. The Masters golf tournament, held annually in April, is known for its exclusivity and iconic green jackets. Arnold Palmer, a legendary golfer who won four green jackets, was widely respected for his contributions to the game. Augusta National Inc. has taken legal action in the past to protect their prestigious green jackets and other memorabilia from unauthorized sale. The thefts by Globensky involved items stolen between 2009 and 2012, contributing to a total loss of over $3 million to Augusta National.
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