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R.White St. Andrews SMOOTH FACE IRON c.1880-1890 Hickory Wood Shaft RARE

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349 $

Description
Brand: Robert White, St. Andrews Dexterity: Right-Handed
Shaft Material: Hickory Wood Flex: Firm
Gender: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Loft: 30 degrees Club Size: 39"
Club Type: Iron Model: 1880s smooth face iron


Very rare, all original "Iron" (later called a "Mid Iron") by the famed St. Andrews maker, Robert White, who taught both Tom Stewart and Robert Condie the craft.Good stamp; you can see all the "R.White  Maker  St. Andrews" stamp.This club has the sharp crease between topline and hosel that indicates a pre-1890 manufacture; large head.The club is 39" in length and has a heavy weight to it with a firm flex hickory shaft.  Playable replacement grip.The original shaft is straight and is solidly attached to the head.These early Robert White clubs were made for play at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland!  Great collectible that is eminently playable.