Long Nose Golf Club Putter By Robert Forgan
Long Nose Golf Club Putter By Robert Forgan
Scared Head Forgan Long Nose Putter.
An elegant scared head long nose putter by Robert Forgan of St Andrews. This great looking club has a large lead weight to the rear, traditional horn slip along the leading edge of the sole, the polished fruit wood head is stamped 'R. Forgan' above the 'King's Crown'. The club with the original hickory shaft which is stamped with Forgan's details and has a polished leather grip. Original owner's initials 'M.D.A' stamped on shaft and sole of the club.
This is a very nice example of a scared head golf club from the 1910 in excellent condition.
Approximate head size:-
a = 10.5 cm
b = 2.4 cm
c = 4.2 cm
The early clubs are made with long slender shallow-faced heads with an ash or hickory shaft glued to the head by means of a splice or scare joint. This joint is then further strengthened by whipping with a pitched thread. All beautifully hand made by craftsmen of the time.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
Circa 1910
fruit wood & hickory
Scotland
Great original condition.
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