Updated:
March 5, 2007
Classic
Golf Clubs
Do
you collect Classic Golf Clubs?
| Do you
prefer a MacGregor Tommy Armour 693
to a 450cc+ driver?
Blades to
over-sized irons?
Would you like to play a Jack Nicklaus 271 putter?
Then, welcome, friend, you've
come to the right place.
Here is a
selection from our hundreds of classic
golf clubs (woods,
irons, wedges and putters),
plus books listing current
values so you can make
a killing at the local swap meet
or garage sale.
|
The
Lure of Classic Clubs
Not
everyone is cut out to be a collector, but for those in the world of golf
collecting, theirs is a passion fueled by desire. What makes golf collecting so
special is the many areas in which the collector can satisfy that desire.
If your passion for collecting includes Classic clubs and playable Classics, you
may find just what your heart desires in the listings below. If you are not yet
a collector and want to join this growing and profitable hobby, the books below
can not only introduce you, but will become valuable reference sources as your
interest grows.
Collector/Dealer,
Bob Fabrino says, "Over the last 20 years the most often asked question that we
have heard since being involved in the collectable golf club business has been,
'What year was my club made and how much is it worth today?' After fielding countless
thousands of these inquiries, we began to see that there was a genuine need in
the market for an easy-to-read, in depth picture price guide that would provide
credible answers to these kinds of questions.  The
gathering of materials for this book took over a year of concentrated effort to
put together. However, in reality, this book is the product of twenty-three years
of being involved in the business of golf club collecting."
The
Golf Club Collector's Handbook contains over 100 pages
of full color pictures of both Antique and Classic golf clubs. There is an introduction
on the history of golf and in the Classics section criteria to look for when starting
or adding to your collection. In addition, a separate price list is included quoting
prices on all of the clubs shown.
$75
plus $3.50 S&H in Continental US.
ORDER
A
handbook of golf memorabilia and current prices, Roger E. Gilchrist's four-year
labor of love, Gilchrist's Guide to Golf Collectibles,
lists details and values of clubs, books, Masters and Ryder Cup memorabilia, vintage
PGA and USGA tickets, badges and programs. The guide has 1,150 illustrations and
black & white photos in 15 different categories. Over 575 pages. A must for
every serious collector and dealer.
$29.95
plus $3.50 S&H in Continental US.
Out
of Print -
Notify me when this book is available
Display
your favorite clubs in Pro Shop style. These
are the same displays used in pro shops throughout the country to show their club
sets off at their best. Holds a full bag of clubs, 1-3-5 woods, 3-SW. Mounts
to slat or flush wall, hardware included. Molded in high impact plastic, industrial
strength. Colors: Green, Burgundy, Gray, Brown and limited quantities in Black.
At
below cost price: $20 plus $5 S&H each.
Available
only while supplies last.
ORDER
|
Classic
Clubs for Display and Play
Those
who collect Antique Golf Clubs, are for the most part, content to admire them
in display cases. This is true also of some Classic Club collections. The driving
force for most Classics collectors, however, is the superb playability of these
clubs. For some, today's factory-made, assembly line, metal woods cannot not match
the feel and play of these handmade beauties.
Tommy Armour 693
MacGregor's
deep face "Oil Hardened" persimmon driver.This is the club that set the standard
for design, materials and playability. Played by hundreds of the top touring pros
over the years, this is MacGregor's most famous club.The 693 driver was designed
for the better player and made with a standard loft of 8.5 to 9.5 degrees. (ca.
1949-52) Value: $500.
Photo:
American Golf Classics 
What makes a Classic? Quality is the
most significant criteria. The original classic woods were made in the 40s, 50s
and 60s from the finest oil-hardened perisimmon, and then finished by the greatest
woodworkers in the country. Irons, wedges and putters of this era were forged
from the best soft steel and hand-ground and shaped. Some say the "feel" of these
clubs cannot be duplicated today.
The listing below contains clubs not only sought for their rarity by collectors,
but those sought by avid golfers because they were the best ever made "to do the
job." Such clubs are in great demand even if not in the pristine condition demanded
by the diehard collector. Small nicks or scratches, as long as they don't effect
play, are of little importance. One of these classics can be had at great savings
over a "showcase" model, while sacrificing none of the superb playability of the
design.
Here you will find both clubs in "mint condition," suitable for display, and those
that have given their owners many hours of fine play.
Photo:
American Golf Classics |
Classic
Clubs listings are in the process of updating. Please call for availability of the classic clubs you would like. 800 981-5512
Call
Toll-Free 800 981-5512 , or in Hawaii, 808 875-GOLF (4653)
|
MAUI
