1,247 $
Description
This is an early small headed rut iron by Willie Park. The Park family from Musselburgh won seven Open Championships. They made clubs and balls for six decades beginning in the 1860s.
This club has the oval Park name stamp. W PARK'S is the top line and PATENT is in the middle. The bottom line, MUSSELBURGH is not readable. Above the PARK are the larger block letters P E T O.
The ball in one of the photos is for size comparison only. The face has a very slight 'dish' curve. It measures 2 1/4" long by 1 3/4" deep. The very thick hosel is 3 3/4" long from the top of the squared joint to the knicking. The shaft appears to be Greenheart and is original with a bold Wm PARK name stamp below the grip. The club is 38 1/2" long from the tip of the shaft to the heel of the head. The grip looks to be original. Part of the leather wrap has come off making the beautiful linen under listing visible. The leading edge has some dings revealing that the club was used in some tough lies for which it was designed. The swing weight is F5.
This club is the only one like it that I have seen in 22 years of collecting. If there is another one out there I would love to see it and discuss it, 757-870-0547.
This classic piece of early golf history will make a very impressive addition to your collection. Buy with confidence.
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