149 $
Description
Here is a very nice Herd & Herd “Champion” hickory shafted splice neck spoon, circa 1890’s to 1900. This club has a line scored face pattern, with a metal sole plate (Spoon). The marking on the head are clear and visible. Its condition is good all original, and it shows very little ware and marks. The club was cleaned and the head was carefully hand-polished to remove the oxidation and years of neglect. Herd was the club professional at Huddersfield Golf Club from 1892 to 1911. In 1902, he won at . He had a three shot lead after 54 holes, but nearly let the title slip out of his hands by scoring an 81 in the final round. and both had medium length putts at the final hole to force a play-off, but they missed and Herd took the Championship. He was the first Open Champion to use the Haskell rubber-cored ball. In 1920 he became the oldest runner-up in The Open before in 2009. Herd's appearances in The Open Championship spanned fifty years, his last appearance being at in 1939, when he was 71. On that occasion he failed to qualify for the tournament. Herd's brother won the 1898 . In the late 19th century golf boom, many professionals left Britain for posts abroad. Stories include that of James Herd, cousin of Open Champion Sandy Herd. After apprenticing in the Auchterlonie workshop in St Andrews, in 1903 he moved to Tasmania and later New Zealand, working as a professional golf instructor. At the same time, Major General Sir Reginald Wingate, Governor General of the Sudan, presented ornate medals to the Khartoum Golf Club, founded in 1904. The head measures a lengthy 3 inches and the club face in 1.5 inch deep. The club is approximately 42 inches long.
The shaft appears to be the original hickory shaft with a Herd & Herd stamp. The grip appears to be the original with normal wear and tear, see pics. The head is tight to the hosel with no movement when twisted, there are no cracks that are visible. This club would make a great addition to anyone’s Collection.
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The shaft appears to be the original hickory shaft with a Herd & Herd stamp. The grip appears to be the original with normal wear and tear, see pics. The head is tight to the hosel with no movement when twisted, there are no cracks that are visible. This club would make a great addition to anyone’s Collection.
Thanks and check out our other Antique & Vintage golf collectibles that are for sale on eBay Please Note: WE DO OUR VERY BEST TO DESCRIBE THE ITEMS WE LIST HONESTLY AND TAKE PRIDE IN BEING REPUTABLE TRUSTWORTHY SELLERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE CONTACT WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Most orders will be shipped within 5-10 business days from receiving your payment unless otherwise noted, can ship order SOONER if requested. Shipping rates apply ONLY to the USA lower 48 states. I can combine shipping on most transactions. Please wait for us to send you a combined invoice before paying. We cannot combine shipping if you pay for your items separately or on different dates. Shipping Methods: Domestic Shipping: Throughout the United States, I primarily use United States Postal Service (USPS Priority), I will price USPS ground if requested. I use United Parcel Service (UPS) for substantially larger items. Delivery confirmation or tracking is included with every package. International Shipping: I offer worldwide, international shipping on select items. International packages are sent using United States Postal Service (USPS). Please contact me with questions regarding international shipping quotes or other questions regarding international shipping Please keep in mind that the delivery time depends on the shipping carrier and the shipping method. ITEM MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN: 7 DAYS REFUND WILL BE GIVEN AS: merchandise credit Return Policy details: If the items are not as described, we will offer a Merchandise refund. In most cases this will be minus shipping and eBay/PayPal fees, although if it was a blatant mistake by us we'll pick up everything. Bottom line, we want you happy!