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Very Rare! Valuable Collector's Item! Antique Hickory Wood-Shaft Donald J. Ross (Designer of Pinehurst No. 2) Niblick Wedge. Alex Ross - 1907 U.S. Open Champion. Mashie means 3 Iron. Niblick means Wedge! Mashie-Niblick is about a 6 Iron! You need to know these terms if you are a golfer......:) Own a Golf History with this Antique Wedge! Donald James Ross (November 23, 1872 – April 26, 1948) was a . He was born in , , but became a U.S. Citizen and spent most of his adult life in America. He was involved in designing or redesigning around 400 courses from 1900–1948, laying the foundation for America's industry. He is a legend among Golf Course Designers in the country. He is most famous for designing and constructing fabulous Pinehurst No. 2 golf course in Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. He was also a very accomplished championship golfer. His younger brother, Alex Ross used to work for him during the off seasons at Pinehurst and in this wedge (Niblick), you have 2 brothers' names are etched into "Golf history." It was made by Alex Ross, the 1907 U.S. Open Champion! His name was burnished on to the Hickory Shaft. Just think, he probably used this Niblick from his personal collection to win many of the Championship tournaments of his era! They used the best materials and workmanship to make sure that Alex Ross was pleased with this golf weapon. As every golfer knows, wedge (Niblick) is one of the most critical part of attaining a great short game. Use this Historical Niblick to decorate your club house or your man-cave! Many people FRAME these Historical clubs for posterity! Unique feel to the club: If feels softer than Graphite shafted club! Natural Wooded Golf Indeed! You have to try hitting a golf ball with this wood-shaft iron from bygone era! It feels SWEET! I prefer to use this Hickory Shaft Niblick as opposed to my Ping or other Graphite Wedges. Alexander Ross: Also known as Alec Ross and sometimes as Alex, was a . He was a native of Scotland and learned his golf in his home country, but like many British professional golfers of his era he spent many years working as a club professional in the . While employed by the Brae Burn Country Club, near , he won the 1907 at the St. Martin's course at . Alex also was an assistant to his brother D.J. Ross at Pinehurst, NC. Alex competed in the U.S. Open seventeen times in total, and finished in the top-10 five times. His other tournament wins include the six times (1902, 1904, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1915), the six times (1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1912) and the three times (1923, 1925, 1926). Leather Grip - Right Handed Original shaft and leather grip. Wood shaft is in great condition. Leather grip is also in good shape. Structurally the club is very sound and solid. Again, they used the best Hickory, metal, varnish, workmanship to meet Alex Ross' exacting standards. No wiggle, or looseness where the head is attached to shaft. Beautiful, and very rare antique club to come across. Heel to top of shaft is just over 36" Please ask if you have any questions. Fast Processing and Priority Shipping!