Guilty Plea and Stolen Items
A shocking revelation unfolded in a federal court in Chicago as Richard Globensky, 39, confessed to stealing invaluable Masters Tournament memorabilia worth millions while working at Augusta National Golf Club. Among the stolen items were historic green jackets won by golf legends Arnold Palmer, Gene Sarazen, and Ben Hogan.
Merchandise Sale and Plea Deal
Globensky sold the stolen merchandise for $5.3 million to an online broker in Florida, and the memorabilia for nearly $300,000 to the same broker and an associate. The items were then resold at significant markups, causing nearly $3.5 million in actual loss to the club. As per his plea deal, he must provide a $1.5 million check to the government and forfeit the $5.3 million proceeds.
Sentencing and Future
Prosecutors are seeking a 24 to 30-month prison term for Globensky, with sentencing scheduled for October 29. His attorney expressed confidence in revealing Globensky’s true character and intentions, despite his past actions. The Masters Tournament, a prestigious event in the golf world, has been hosted at Augusta National Golf Club since its inception in 1934.