Hickory Clubs

A PUTTER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEM IN YOUR BAG

– the only club (good fortune aside) that is essential on every hole. Whatever improved performance is claimed through ‘new technology’ putting is the exception. It is all in the eye and the mind….. confidence in yourself and your putter. Experience enhanced response and feel with a vintage hickory putter …. and no need to abandon your modern clubs to accommodate one in your bag. At the very least, you will be holding a part of golfing tadition that will only appreciate in value.

CLUBS FOR COLLECTORS, HICKORY PLAYERS AND ALL GOLFERS

ABOUT OUR CLUBS

We think, as most things vintage, that old putters are at their best when in as original condition as practical.
Most of our putters will date from 1890s to early 1920s, and the heads will typically be stamped with a cleek mark and other identifying detail relating to the clubmaker, supplier, professional and club.

We offer a varied range of interesting and playable vintage hickory golf clubs at particularly realistic prices.

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FORGED HEADS
The early iron heads were produced by general blacksmiths, and with the growing popularity of golf in Scotland, some turned their hand to simply producing golf heads – they became known as cleekmakers. Many cleekmakers created their own cleek mark, such as a hand (George Nicoll of Leven) or a star (William Gibson, Kinghorn), and in the absence a name, these are often the only identification. The forged head will generally include other information, such as the model name, club-maker, and golf club at which he was based. Many of our putters originate from such famous clubs as Carnoustie, North Berwick, Prestwick and St. Andrews.

ALUMINIUM HEADS
There were several producers of aluminium headed clubs, particularly putters, but by far the most well-known is the Standard Golf Co. of Sunderland. Founded by William Mills in the early 1890’s, the company soon received patent and were producing long-nose putters before the turn of the century. Earlier clubs were generally stamped with both the company name and Mills, although following James Braid’s many successes with the putter, an association was formed and Mills became Braid Mills. The long-nose putter was followed by a variety of models, particularly variations of the very popular mallet-style head.

HICKORY PUTTERS FOR SALE

CONDITION

All our hickory clubs are considered to be in fully playable condition, despite most being over a century old! We have retained original/early grips wherever possible, which will inevitably show signs of age-related wear, or replaced them if necessary. It is acceptable for a hickory shaft to have a slight bend, with no adverse effect on appearance or playability. Heads have been cleaned as required – please refer to the images. Dates are best estimates.
If you have any queries relating to a particular club, kindly email us john@hickoryclubs.co.uk and we will respond.

Postage & Packing within the UK is set at £12 per order (regardless of how many clubs)

HICKORY WOODS
Currently available - please email john@hickoryclubs.co.uk for further details/images.

J. H. LEARMOUTH, LELANT
Brassie ~1912. 41.5"
Head stamp. Older leather grip.
£95

W. VARDON, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY
Driver ~1910. 41"
Triangular fibre face insert.
Head stamp. New leather grip.
£75

CANN & TAYLOR
Driver ~1920. 41"
J.H. Taylor signature - head & shaft.
Replacement suede grip.
£85

CANN & TAYLOR
Brassie ~1920. 41"
J.H. Taylor signature - head & shaft. (slight bend)
Recent leather grip
£65

JAMES BRAID
Brassie ~1920. 42.5"
Signature head stamp.
Replacement suede grip.
£95

J BRAUND, EAST HERTS
Brassie ~1920. 40.5"
Striped head. Stamp.
New leather grip
£75

A.G. MONK, EAST HERTS
Driver ~1910. 43"
Head stamp.
New leather grip.
£75

JACK RANDALL,SUNDRIDGE PARK
Brassie ~1920. 40"
Striped head - patent grand slam Gold Medal.
Head signature/shaft stamp.
Older replacement leather grip.
£90