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| 520.1 | | USCTR1::CBRADSHAW | | Mon Feb 06 1989 09:19 | 6 |
| Good topic. I'm an avid collector of score cards. I guess I cheat
because I have some from courses I didn't play, but you can't play
them all. (You can try). Its to the point now that people just
bring them to me, knowing I collect them.
Chuck
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| 520.2 | Gee, when I look at all the stuff I have... | DINSCO::BURKE | Jeff Burke | Mon Feb 06 1989 10:11 | 12 |
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I have various bag tags, hats, sweaters, shirts, and score cards.
This past summer I bought a pewter TCC US Open bag tag that is one of my
favorites.
I have my grandfather's Bobby Jones signature irons (2-9) with
laminated woodgrain over steel shafts. I have my father-in-law's 1950s
vintage MacGregor Eye-O-Matic persimmon woods (1,3,4).
And I guess I've been unconsciously collecting drivers I can't
hit and putters that don't seem to work for me...
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| 520.3 | I totally forgot about clubs. | EUCLID::WARFIELD | Gone Golfing | Mon Feb 06 1989 12:15 | 14 |
| Thanks Jeff, I forgot about clubs.
I have 3 drivers, and 4 putters. The putters all
work I use one or the other depending on conditions.
(Actually one putter runs in streaks, so I don't use
it I'd rather be consistent.)
I am still kicking myself because I sold my Wilson
Staff's to help pay for my set of perimeter weighted
clubs! In another 10 years they would have been
collectors items.
Larry
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| 520.4 | | SPMFG1::TENEROWICZT | | Mon Feb 06 1989 14:01 | 10 |
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I have a set of MacGreager MT Copper faced irons my uncle
gave me. They are the originals circa 1955.
Tom
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| 520.5 | I collect everything! | DARTS::DIAZ | Los Angeles Locos de Tenacatita | Mon Feb 06 1989 14:57 | 7 |
| I collect any item from a new course I play, e.g., visor, caps,
towel, ball marker, etc.
My pride are a couple of caps from two pro-courses in Japan, and one
bag tag from the Royal Golf Club of Hong Kong.
Tavo
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| 520.6 | Glad I'm not alone ! | FILM::PIEL | | Tue Feb 07 1989 12:33 | 6 |
| I should copy this note to show my wife ! I collect both scorecards
and hats of the courses that I play. My hat collection numbers
somewhere between 15-20.
Ken--
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| 520.7 | ball markers | AZTECH::BILLINGSLEA | PERSISTENCE PAYS | Tue Feb 07 1989 12:34 | 2 |
| I collect ball markers. My favorite one is from The International.
(Of course I was a spectator, not a player. ;-) )
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| 520.8 | My Two Cents | BOSHOG::VARLEY | | Fri Feb 10 1989 10:14 | 11 |
| I collect old clubs (Macgregor and Wilson) and love to swap (!!!),
in case any of you are interested. I also collect shirts and bag
tags (as well as some scorecards) from "shrines" I have played.
My personal rule of thumb is, "if you haven't played it, you can't
wear it"; however, that's just a device I use to motivate me to
play "shrines". After all, half the fun is working to get on 'em.
I understand that others collect in the pure sense, so I intend
no offense to them with the above.
LET'S HEAR FROM THE SWAPPERS!
--Thwe Skoal Bandit
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| 520.9 | "GOLF COLLECTORS SOCIETY" | OURVAX::GLASS | | Thu Feb 16 1989 11:12 | 20 |
| Hi,
Note 520.8 interests me since I also collect clubs/trade them!
Also, the Golf Collectors Society has a broad listing of collecting
intersts to include:
A Art C Wood Shaft Clubs MC Modern Clubs SC Cards
AR Architecture CC Classic Clubs ME Memorabilia SI Silver
B Books CHX Club Histories MG Magazines SP Stamps
BA Balls CIG Cigarette Cards P Putters ST Statuary
BB Branded Balls CR Ceramics PA Paper T Tees
BG Bags D Drivers PC Post Cards TR Trophies
BM Ball Markers E Epherama PE Pencils W Wedges
BT Bag Tags HX History PR Programs
people who want to join the right organization can write to:
GOLF COLLECTORS SOCIETY
PO BOX 491
SHAWNEE MISSION,
KS 66201
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| 520.10 | Sorry, couldn't help myself! | OBRIEN::KEVIN | Custom Clubs & Repair | Thu Feb 16 1989 13:02 | 9 |
| When I go to a golf course I like to collect pictures of dead
presidents. :-)
KO
For those of you outside the US. We tend to put pictures of former
presidents on our currency.
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| 520.11 | Collectable or Antique | AKOV12::ROBBERTZ | | Mon Feb 20 1989 13:49 | 23 |
| I picked up a club this weekend and I'm not sure if it is worth
anything. I'm going to start with the note here as a collectable
and maybe it will find it's way into the antique category or the
dump.
The club is a left 2 wood with a persimmon club head. The best I can
make out now is the name Wrighter ____on and under this autographed.
It has a hexigon metal shaft and an oversized grip. The shaft length
is equal to the standard driver of today.
In the developement of clubs what year did they move to the metal
shafts ? If anyone has any information on the club's age and value it
would be appreciated.
Is there added value in reconditioning old clubs or are they to
be left in their original condition. Is there a Golf collectable book
that anyone can recommend ?
Golf Digest + $1.00 = $5,000
Congradulations to Bob Charles - the man can putt, oh can he putt
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| 520.12 | | BPOV02::R_TURNER | | Tue Feb 21 1989 14:52 | 36 |
| I keep the score cards only from courses that I have played.
Unfortunately, all my cards from the West Coast from 1952 - 1957,
were in a suitcase that was stolen at the airport in Chicago.
While looking through them the other night, was able to observe
that inflation has really hit the green fees. For example, on
Aug 5, 1957, and Aug 28, 1957, at Memorial Golf Links and Franconia
Golf Course, both in Springfield, MA, the green fees were $1.00.
I don't remember the courses being too great, or if they are still
there, but the prices were right.
Another interesting point is that I have cards from Canada, Wisconsin,
Michigan and Connecticut (the oldest from 1953), that have the 6"
Stymie measure. I know the Stymie rule was dropped in 1951, however,
I first caddied in 1939, started playing in 1940, and don't remember
ever seeing the stymie used.
I also have an old "buggy whip" shafted driver. It's called Limber
Golf Shaft, Patent # 1662712, Jim Thomson Inc, Tarpon Springs, Fla.
It has no face insert, does have metal sole plate, the shaft is
constructed similiar to a split bamboo fly rod, wrapped in "linen"
thread and varnished or lacquered.
I know Jim Thomson vied with Sam Snead, and others, in late 30's
and early 40's for long drive honors. I did write to the Golf
Collectors Society, however they could not give me any information.
I have hit the club on ranges and the ball really flies.
I also have my 1957 Top Flite irons, 2 thru 9, an early 1950's
Bulls-Eye Putter and a Matzie Velvet Touch putter from the same
period.
Will look through the rest of my "junk" and see what else interesting.
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| 520.13 | A little more on Western Mass. | SA1794::WELLSPEAK | He's old...and his skin is cold... | Tue Feb 21 1989 15:20 | 8 |
| Franconia, in Springfield Mass., is still there and operational.
It's a decent course, and I think greens fees are around $10.00
during the week, and about 25% to 40% higher on weekends. Thats
pretty typical of western Mass. courses. Most range from a low
of about $8 for 18 holes, to a high of about $15 during the week,
and from $10 to $20 on Weekends and Holidays.
Beak
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| 520.14 | The Ghost of George Wright? | WAV14::MURPHYR | | Fri Feb 24 1989 14:14 | 24 |
| re: .11
I am not familiar with any of the particulars other than the (possible)
manufacturer of your 2 wood.
A few years ago I came across a set of woods with regular mild steel
shafts that bore the stamping/engraving of Wright & Dittson on the
crown. I believe that this might be the company that made the club
you are talking about.
The shafts on my clubs were not hex or square. I would think that
you clubs came from the 1930's. The hex shaping gave the
club shaft the strength needed in those early days of club shafts.
I believe the 'Wright' in Wright & Dittson is the same George Wright
for whom the George Wright Golf Course (near Boston) was named.
If the Golf Collectors Society can't offer any help you might contact
the U.S.G.A. for information.
My opinion about refinishing these - perform repairs as necessary
(tighten, re-wrap, etc.) but refinishing ruins any value.
Let us know what you find out.
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| 520.15 | Wright & Dittson | AKOV12::ROBBERTZ | | Thu Mar 02 1989 09:29 | 17 |
| re: -1
I contacted the U.S.G.A. and spoke to the curator Janet Segal
(201) 234-2300. She was able to give me a little background
on the club and the company. The company Wright & Dittson was
founded by George Wright the former Baseball player from the Boston
area. The clubs were made for Wright & Dittson by Spalding and
eventually became the spalding line. The began making clubs under
the W & D label as early as 1920. With the metal shaft the club date
is placed in the late 1920's.
She was not able to give me a estimated value but placed it between
a wood shaft W & D and a round metal shaft club. The hex shaped
shaft was an experiment to give more strength to the metal shaft,
something a player gave up in the move from wood.
I will hold on to it for now. Thanks to .-1
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| 520.16 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:33 | 55 |
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AITG::LACHIUSA "Natural Stupidity" 48 lines 1-MAY-1989 19:13
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Well...the tale starts with a grocery store index card.
Golf clubs (macgregor)
$5
Need cleaning
So I called, and wound up buying. A set of MacGregor Eye-o-matic
tourney clubs. 2-9, SW and 1-4 woods. Plus about ten other assorted
clubs including an ancient looking Otey Lorisman(sp?) putter.
The Mac Gregors seem old. The Irons say
"Tourney Colokrom" and "rec. M85" and have two yellow stripes
with a brick red stripe in the middle on the plastic thingy above
the blade. They are quite rusty on the bottom and have a dark
brown or copper colored section on the blade face.
the woods say:
"MacGregor Eye-o-Matic tourney", "Oil Hardened", "rec. no. M75W"
and are black with natural face and a section with two white stripe
above an below a brick-red part on the face.
All of the clubs need work especially the woods, but none seem too
damaged. The shafts are also a bit rusted. The grips are dark
maroon and black striped leather.
My questions/requested advise:
1) are these clubs valuable? IE how far should I got to restore them?
2) do they need to be re-gripped? The leather is in pretty good shape
I think I could just work some mink-oil or saddle soap into them.
3) Should I just use a little steel wool and some "never-dull" on the
blades and shafts?
4) are the woods persimmon?
Thats about it...oh yeah, I also got an aluminum Ajay Golden Bear
cart thrown in...it works fine but the tires have split, can new
tires be gotten?
Thanks,
/Dino
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| 520.17 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:33 | 31 |
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ACESMK::RESIDE "Well, I mighta gone fishin" 23 lines 2-MAY-1989 16:24
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Whether you should refinish depends purely on whether or not you
want to save them as an investment or use them. These clubs are
from the 1950 era which are highly sought after clubs. I would
save them as collectibles. If you do save them as collectibles
then they are worth more in their original condition (not refinished).
If you decide to use them then you should invest what you need to
to get them to the club that you want. For example, the irons (M85)
are stiff shafts and the woods (M75) are medium shafts (regular).
Depending on what you prefer, you might want to make them all stiff
or all regular shafts. Also I prefer rubber grips but that is all
preference.
The woods are persimmon.
As with any collectibles, they are only worth what someone else
will pay for them. Any way you look at it you got a great deal.
I would bet that you would be able to get $250-$300 for the irons
and $200-$250 for the woods. It all depends on their condition
and that is impossible to tell through a notesfile.
Congratulations on a nice find. I am always looking.
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| 520.18 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:34 | 18 |
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AITG::LACHIUSA "Natural Stupidity" 10 lines 3-MAY-1989 11:54
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Thanks for the replies...I was going to refurbish them for my
own use, but now I think they should make their way nto the collector's
world. Any info on how/where to get them appraised/sell them would
certainly be welcome.
Thanks again to all who've replied,
Dino
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| 520.19 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:34 | 22 |
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USMFG::TGLASS 14 lines 3-MAY-1989 13:00
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Hi,
They could be properly valued/priced by:
Kevin McGrath
(617)662-6588
Melrose
Kevin was responsible for putting together the recent sale in this
area and is also thought of as an expert. He also buys for others
such as Japanese.
I envy you and could tell you more about these after looking in
my books at home. Let me know!
Tom
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| 520.20 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:34 | 18 |
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ACESMK::RESIDE "Well, I mighta gone fishin" 10 lines 3-MAY-1989 13:55
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Be careful about who you have appraise them. Whoever you have
them appraised by shouldn't know that you want to sell them. Also
have them appraised by several collectors.
I talked to two collectors that I know yesterday after reading your
note and they both thought I overpriced them for you.
Does the insert have six screws? If it does then the clubs are
from 1953!
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| 520.21 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:34 | 14 |
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yes the inserts have six screws in all four woods. One thing
this has taught me is to be careful about mis-representation. I almost
wish they weren't collectables, now I have to go through the hassle
of getting them appraised and finding buyers...before I was looking
at a weekend's work with some steel wool ;^)
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| 520.22 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:34 | 38 |
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BTOVT::GAGNOND 31 lines 31-JUL-1989 13:34
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I bought an old driver over the weekend with the hope that I might
be able to hit it, or barring that, it might actually be worth
something. Well, I can't hit it! So to the second option, is it worth
anything?
The markings on the club are as follows:
- on the top of the clubhead, in line with the sweetspot is
a Walter Hagen signature
and below it the letters WHA (in capitals)
- DRIVER is inscribed on the soleplate
- it has a large black insert held in place with four screws
- the shaft is steel, and looks like it has a brown plastic coating
- there don't seem to be any steps in the shaft
A rather poor refinishing job has been done on the head.
Any information or general comments would be appreciated.
Dave Gagnon
BTOVT::GAGNON_D
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| 520.23 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:35 | 12 |
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No value. Sorry.
--Jack
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| 520.24 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:35 | 19 |
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USMFG::TGLASS 12 lines 6-SEP-1989 08:15
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Hi,
Just received the latest Jeff Ellis antique catalogue. There are
many very interesting and 'costly" items in this issue.
He tells of being at the Christie auction in Glasgow where one
rake iron went for $90,000!
Should anyone wish to receive his publication, he is at:
P.O. BOX 843
Oak Harbor, Wa. 98277
(206)675-7611
Good luck hunting for auld irons at flea markets!
Tom
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| 520.25 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:37 | 23 |
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LOCH::KEVIN "Another up and down day" 16 lines 25-MAR-1988 13:04
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I know there are a couple of classic club collectors in this notesfile
and I have a question for you. I recently took in a Robert Jones
Jr. persimmon driver. I'd like to know if this club is potentially
worth any money. (I believe that it's a Spalding authograph model)
The strange thing about it is that the insert is concave (as opposed
to convex) but the clubface has a 10" buldge. I assume a new insert
is in order but then again you never know. Also the autograph is
an engraving not a decal. The other strange thing is a 3 screw
insert pattern (2 on the top and 1 on the bottom of the "sweet spot")
Any possiblities of worth here? Should I just repair it and get
what I can for it?
Thanks
KO
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| 520.26 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:37 | 14 |
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Hi,
Can you tell me a little bit about the shaft and grip?
That will help me put an age on it,but as to value***********.Full
Robert Jones' are of slight value.
Tom
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| 520.27 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:37 | 21 |
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LOCH::KEVIN "Another up and down day" 13 lines 28-MAR-1988 13:54
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The shaft is steel (forgot to measure the steps) with nothing unusual
or different than any other club. There are no markings or labels.
The grip looks like a plastic allegator skin. It appears that the
club has been "worked on" by someone who didn't know or care what
they were doing. Also the soleplate is aluminum not brass. It's
like a sideways butterfly (rotated 90� from today's clubs).
If it's really not a worthwhile club it will make good plugs.
Thanks
KO
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| 520.28 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 09:37 | 37 |
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FASTER::DECUS1 29 lines 1-APR-1988 09:45
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I have had for some time an old driver called:
Limber Golf Shaft
Pat # 1662712
Jim Thomson Inc
Tarpon Springs, Florida
The club head appears to be persimmon, has no face insert, does
have a sole plate with the above information.
The shaft appears to be made similiar to a split bamboo fishing
rod in that, when looking at butt end of shaft, you see an
approximate 1/4" square piece of wood surrounded by three other
odd shaped pieces that, when interlocked, form a round shaft
about 3/4" on diameter. The shaft is wrapped in, probably, linen
thread and then varnished.
The grip is leather and appears to be original.
The shaft is very limber, almost in the class of a buggy whip
for any out there old enough to remember.
I wrote to Golf Collector's Society in Shawnee, Kansas but they
could not give me much information.
I am at BPO2, DTN 296-3417 if anyone wants to reach me.
Thanks,
Ralph Turner
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| 520.29 | | MSEE::KELLEY | Custom clubs/club repair | Wed Sep 06 1989 11:18 | 28 |
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USMFG::TGLASS 21 lines 21-JUN-1989 08:04
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Hi,
Just received a very interesting brochure for those of you interested
in the collection or value of AULD golf items. This recent arrival
has in it such GEMS as:
1.1860 Lofting iron at $2450
2.1875-1885 rut iron @ $1250
3.First Masters Program(i.e.1934) @ $3500
4.Rare Thompson 1880 long nose play club @ $2750
5.Various old golf balls at from $75 to $220 from the early 1900's
You can receive a copy of this brochure from:
Chuck Furjanic
P.O. Box 165892
Irving, Texas 75016
1-800-882-4852 or
1-800-872-6467, x237
Good collecting and remember not to throw any old golf clubs away!!!!
Tom
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| 520.34 | Collectible info | PNO::LATHAM | | Mon Oct 23 1989 16:52 | 21 |
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There was a place mentioned in the collectibles column
in yesterday's (Sunday) Phoenix Republic which might be of
interest to some golf noters. The name and address is
Russell's Antiques
2404 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60655
They also have, for $22, The Encyclopedia of Golf Collectibles-
A Collector's Identification and Value Guide, by
John M. and Morton W. Olman.
This information was inserted in answer to the question-
"Where can I find information on old golf clubs with
wooden shafts?"
Hope this will help someone.
Harold
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| 520.35 | "OHIO is for GOLF COLLECTORS" | WJO::GLASS | | Tue Oct 24 1989 09:17 | 6 |
| Hi,
John and Morton have a very famous golf book store in Cincinnati,Ohio.
They do alot of collecting here and in Great Britain. They also most
recently hosted a fine auction in New York City.
I will try to find there address at home!
Tom
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| 520.36 | All wood shafts antiques?? | ENOFIN::RAHEJA | | Tue Oct 24 1989 17:11 | 8 |
| Quick question:
Are all golf clubs with wooden shafts by definition antiques. Ran
across a lady at a tag sale who wanted to sell a whole set at a
dollar a piece but I did not want to collect junk at home. Now
I'm wondering if I made a mistake???
Dalip
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| 520.30 | wood shaft=antique?? | ENOFIN::RAHEJA | | Thu Oct 26 1989 14:43 | 19 |
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Quick question:
Are all golf clubs with wooden shafts by definition antiques. Ran
across a lady at a tag sale who wanted to sell a whole set at a
dollar a piece but I did not want to collect junk at home. Now
I'm wondering if I made a mistake???
Dalip
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| 520.37 | AULD and OLD and JUNK | WJOUSM::GLASS | | Mon Oct 30 1989 14:15 | 8 |
| Hickory shafts went out in the late 1920's, so just because they are
not made anymore may make them collectable!
A whole set of the same type may be of value to someone, sometime.
There is a whole set of collectors that buy/sell/trade such items and
even hold a yearly Hickory Hacker golf outing. This year they are in
Florida.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Tom
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| 520.38 | Go to Nevada Bob's... | BBQ::VETTE | Another World is Calling You! | Mon Oct 30 1989 19:45 | 8 |
| I saw some new wooden shafted (they may have been hickory) highly lofted wedges
in Nevada Bob's in Anaheim 2 months ago while I was purchasing a driver.
I don't remember the price, but I do think they were labelled as a commemorative
edition or something like that.
Lindsay
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| 520.39 | "SO MUCH for SHAFTS!" | WJOUSM::GLASS | | Tue Oct 31 1989 08:08 | 9 |
| 801.4 saw the metal loaded, hickory shafted clubs that are manufactured
by Callaway. These are truely "NEW TECHNOLOGY".
I play a custom made driver that has a celluloid covering over a True
Temper shaft to simulate hickory. From afar it looks as if I am using a
hickory club, but I know I,m not using one!
First there was hickory, then tubular steel wrapped with celluloid and
then the step down shafts we know now. There even was a period when the
shafts were made of aluminum.
Tom
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| 520.40 | Gee Dad, it's a collectible! | DICKNS::F_MCGOWAN | | Tue Oct 31 1989 12:15 | 19 |
| Re. collectibles...
A friend of my son-in-law's took up the game this summer, using
a set handed down to him by his father. The kid (recently married
and scuffling financially) also got a subscription to Golf Digest
as a present, and occasionally glanced at it. One of the aricles
that caught his eye recently was the one about "The Ten Most Expensive
Putters," which described putters of particular interest to collectors.
Looking more closely at the putter in his bag, he was dumfounded
to see that it was one of these: "Wilson, designed by Arnold Palmer,"
with the same model number as in the article.
To make a long story short, he wound up selling the putter for a
cool thousand, using the money for livingroom furniture (and,
one assumes, a new, less costly, putter). I guess the moral (if
any) is: check those old castoff clubs carefully before you give
them away!
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| 520.41 | "BALLS are also VALUABLE" | CSMADM::GLASS | | Tue Oct 31 1989 15:42 | 9 |
| Just as mentioned in the 801.6 item by Frank, always check the older
bags for balls.
One was found a few years ago that was worth over $5,000.
I always turn the bag inside out since that event happened.
By the way, the Lord of Latrobe(i.e. Arnold Palmer) is reported to
have 4,000 putters in his basement shop. Wonder what the total value
might be?
Tom
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| 520.42 | Berwick, anyone? | ZAMMY::NANCYZ | | Wed Nov 08 1989 13:35 | 6 |
| I have an old wooden shafted Berwick putter that belonged to my
father, which I carry in my golf bag for sentimental reasons. I
was advised by a golf pro not to carry it around for fear of theft.
Has anyone ever heard of a Berwick? How does one go about preserving
some of these old relics?
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| 520.31 | All you can buy for a dollar | AKOV12::CAMIRE | | Tue Dec 05 1989 12:52 | 8 |
| oooooops, I think you made a big mistake, if not antique, their worth a
good sum of money to a collector, of course it depends on conditions,
if original condition etc., but, to answer your questions, buy, buy and
buy.....
IV
Roger
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| 520.32 | | WJOUSM::GLASS | | Wed Dec 13 1989 16:21 | 5 |
| Hi,
There will be another auction at Oliver's in Kennebunkport this summer.
there will no doubt be some good material there and a chance to get a
feel for "real price".
Also, just received an interesting
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| 520.33 | Auld clubs | WJOUSM::GLASS | | Thu Dec 14 1989 09:56 | 9 |
| Sorry that my NOTE 520.32 was not completed......
......What I wished to say was that there is a new offering for old
clubs.
This new business is;
Old Chicago Golf Shop
(708) 720-0046
Give them a call!
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| 520.43 | YOU CHOOSE WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY WITH | SAHQ::SJONES | | Tue Jan 02 1990 23:55 | 8 |
| IF THEY LOOK GOOD, I WOULD BUY THEM.. THE NEW THING IS GOOD;
HOWEVER THE WOOD CLUBS ARE MORE FORGIVING..
REGARDS
S.J.
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| 520.44 | Wood clubs more forgiving...? | MSEE::KELLEY | Golfoholic - club maker | Wed Jan 03 1990 08:27 | 11 |
|
Hi S.J.,
How are "THE WOOD CLUBS" more forgiving? I had never heard this
before and am curious to hear what your thoughts are behind it.
BTW, please do not use all capital letters, it makes your entry
difficult to read and it implies that you are shouting...
Thanks
Gene
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| 520.45 | collectable or range balls ? | AKOV13::ROBBERTZ | | Fri Sep 28 1990 14:16 | 25 |
|
* Basement Cleaning *
If anyone could pass along history on the Maruzen Golf
Balls I would appreciate it. Someone brought them into
the office this week after a basement cleaning.
The bottom of the sleeve reads "America Size", and
the balls are made in Japan. The each sleeve contains
two balls and the box is complete. I would assume if
the there is any value that it would be more if the
box were not split.
-----------
/ liquid /
/ center /|
/----------/ |
| Maruzen | |
| | |
|----------| |
| | |
|----------| |
| 571 |/
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| 520.46 | OLD TEES AND MARKERS | JAWS::FRANCOLINI | | Mon Nov 12 1990 16:44 | 9 |
| Does anyone know if old tees are worth anything ? I was given a bag
full of old tees, mostly from Scotland. A couple are from St. Andrews
Country Club. There are also some old plastic tees, and also some metal
ball markers from St A's.
(I did a directory search in this notes file but didn't come up with
anything).
Thanks,
Denise
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| 520.47 | throw my way | POWDML::FEENEY | non golfers live half a life | Thu Nov 15 1990 12:34 | 2 |
| They are not worthanything. Denise I'll take them if they are in the
way/ Chuckle
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| 520.48 | $$$$ TEES $$$ | JAWS::FRANCOLINI | | Thu Nov 15 1990 12:56 | 5 |
| Not until I'm sure I can't retire on them !!!! Actually, I wouldn't
mind using a few of them. Some of the tees are a good 3 inches tall.
And the way I usually top the ball off....I could use them !!
Denise
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| 520.49 | Any info would be appreciated | BTOQA::SHANE | | Wed Jan 02 1991 12:25 | 22 |
|
A friend of mine came across some old wooden shafted clubs, and he's
not sure what he's got.
All the clubs he found are left handed, he even found a putter head
mold.
Here's what we found on two of the clubs:
1) 45� Spade Mashie 2) Wright & Ditson
Kroydon 1
Heat Treated Anthony Spaulding & Bros.
U8 Forged Dundee Irons
Does anyone have any info on these clubs, value, history, etc...
I'd put their condition as "fair".
Shane
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| 520.50 | | ASABET::VARLEY | | Wed Jan 02 1991 15:15 | 6 |
| Call Bob Kuntz in Dayton, Ohio at 513 224-0358 for info. on wooden
shaft clubs. From what I know, these clubs don't sound too promising,
but there are always collectors looking to fill in gaps in their
collections...
--Jack
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| 520.51 | Worth of Hogan Medallions? | CVG::CAMPANELLA | Carpe Diem | Tue Jun 16 1992 00:41 | 13 |
| I walked into the driving range off Exit 3, Rt 93 in NH, and the owner
said my Hogan Medallion irons were valuable and I shouldn't even be
playing with them. He wants to make a deal with me for a new set of
irons, which I have no problem with at all.
I was wondering how I can find out how valuable my clubs are??? Any
help would be appreciated.
The clubs are Hogan Medallion irons, 4-Pitching, original grips, "good"
shape (red paint still in the numbers). Thanks in advance!
Michael Campanella
Author of the VMS GOLF.EXE game...
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| 520.52 | | MRKTNG::VARLEY | | Tue Jun 16 1992 11:23 | 16 |
| There are a couple of guys who have written books on classic clubs -
Tom Wishon and Joe (forgot his name, but I've got both books) - but
I've never seen Medallions mentioned. I've got a set of 'em (3-PW) in
mint condition.
I've brokered some classic deals, and my advice is to swap 'em ASAP
for a TOP GRADE set of new clubs - no marginal stuff. 4-PW is virtually
impossible to "fence" normally, and I think the guy is outsmarting
himself - unless he has a buyer (and you don't have one, from what I
infer). Don't wait for one to come along, because there are only a very
few sets of classics that are worth anything - and no matter what a
"book" says, you still have to find a buyer.Jump on this guy before he
wakes up and smells the coffee. These clubs are fairly tough to hit
anyway.
--Jack
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| 520.53 | Chick Evans?? | POBOX::RAHEJA | Dalip Raheja @CPO | Thu Apr 15 1993 13:51 | 19 |
| I just found a book by Chick Evans titled:
"Chick Evans' Golf Book
The Story of the Sporting Battles of the Greatest of all Amateur
Golfers"
By Charles (Chick) Evans, Jr
It looks like it's never been read but it does look old. It also has
an inscription in it signed by Chick to a Mr. Clem Stein Jr thanking
him for a luncheon sponsored by Sears.
Who the heck is Chick Evans and is this thing worth anything at all??
I have not read the book yet.
Dalip
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| 520.54 | It's a keeper! | MR4DEC::TDAVIS | | Thu Apr 15 1993 16:00 | 14 |
| Chick Evans was one of the great amateurs of his time, which roughly
coincided with Bobby Jones. He was from the Chicago area. I believe
that the Evans Scholarship, which goes to select caddies (if you can
find any) and is the charity that benefits from the Western Open, is
named after Chick (and might have been started by him.
Sorry for the sketchy details; it's been a while since I've read my
golf history books.
As to the value of your book, I know even less. I would think that it
it would be worth something, but who knows. I know I'd LOVE to have
it, but I don't have much to spend...
Tom
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| 520.55 | Old Clubs - Any value to these? | MKOTS3::BEAUDET_T | Tom Beaudet | Mon Nov 15 1993 17:09 | 36 |
| I've come across some old clubs and not being anything other than a duffer I have
no idea what these are worth, if anything.
Anyone have advise on what I should do with these?
Canvas bag with pouch, leather strap and handle.
All of these clubs have wooden shafts - appears to be hickory.
The following is what I've copied from the heads.
3 wood - J.P Cochrane & Co.
Limited
------------------------------------------------------
A MASHIE - J. MACGREGOR (Damaged shaft near head)
Dayton, O.
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MASHIE NIBLICK - Chromium
Carnoustic
Bench made
Forged Steel
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MID-IRON - St. Andrews
Special
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PUTTER - St. Andrews
Special
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MASHIE - Carnoustic
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PUTTER - PrincessPat
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| 520.56 | Heading for the trash then... | MKOTS3::BEAUDET_T | Tom Beaudet | Mon Feb 21 1994 09:53 | 5 |
| Based on the interest and responses here...the clubs will be donated to the
spring cleaning trash collection soon.
/tb/
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| 520.57 | don't throw them away | SMAUG::GOVOTSKI | Ray Govotski | Mon Feb 21 1994 11:52 | 13 |
|
Re: <<< Note 520.56 by MKOTS3::BEAUDET_T "Tom Beaudet" >>>
-< Heading for the trash then... >-
Do you mean you intend to throw these old clubs away? If so, set some prices
for them and try to sell them to someone who would want to preserve them
from the dump. Yes, I'm interested. Send me e-mail if you don't want to
post prices.
regards,
Ray
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| 520.58 | New owner found...thanks for the responses | MKOTS3::BEAUDET_T | Tom Beaudet | Wed Mar 02 1994 08:59 | 6 |
| I've found a new owner that is into collecting clubs.
They will not get thrown into the trash. It doesn't appear that they have
much worth from the initial research but I'm glad they will be going to
someone that can appreciate them.
/tb/
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| 520.59 | MacGregor Copper Faced Irons. | ROCK::ROCK::SMITH | | Wed Mar 30 1994 16:09 | 30 |
|
I am looking for any info on antique clubs and values.
I have a set of MacGregor Copper faced clubs that I purchaced at
an antique store about 10 years ago, and got a good price I think.
Anyway I am looking to get some new clubs, 90's technology and all
that stuff. So I am curiuos as to whether or not these clubs are
really worth anything. I have been told MANY times that they are
worth some money $$$. But, No one has ever handled me any cash so
as far as that goes they are only worth what someone is willing to pay.
The best offer I have ever gotten was to exchange club-for-club for
a new set of Maxfi Tour Models (I think that is what they are
called). But that involved mailing the clubs and waiting for the
new clubs to be mailed back and I just did not trust the situation.
The persons father worked for Maxfi, so he was getting the clubs cheep.
So, if anyone has any info or can point me to a person, publication,
or group that would have the information, I would be most appreciative.
I would like to get several opinions if possible.
The details of the clubs are:
MacGregor Copper faced irons 2-SW
On the heads is stamped/written Tourney Colokrom REC. M75
Pat. No. 163961
The grips are original leather. Red and Black "barber pole".
Any info or pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike Smith dtn: 225-7237 ROCK::SMITH 508-485-8094 (home)
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| 520.60 | Might be worth something. | CTHQ::OCONNOR | | Wed Mar 30 1994 17:59 | 10 |
| Mike,
I belive that those irons are considered "classic" clubs. I have been
told that they are worth $300-500 in good condition. They were sold in
the early 50s. Be careful not to mix them up with a newer version of
Colorkromes that were sold in the 70s, I think. Have some one who is a
reputable dealer in antique golf clubs give you an evaluation.
Good luck,
Rich
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