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Here is a very rare Irish golf club, Tom Hood of Royal Dublin G.C. Dollymont, scarce head wood. This club has line scored face pattern with a rams horn sole plate with three dowels. The markings are clean and visible, its condition is good, 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. Thomas Francis Hood b. 17 Apr 1870 Musselburgh, Inveresk.
Clubs: Royal Worlington and Newmarket, Raynes Park, Royal Dublin and Clontarf Born Musselburgh, 1873 (per Irish Golfers' Guide 1910) son of a famous club and ball maker of the same name. In his early twenties he would become Royal Worlington and Newmarkets first: "professional/steward/greekeeper, with his duties doubtless including those of clubmaker and caddiemaster" ¹. Gillum's research suggests Hood wasn't the course architect but suggests he played a major part in its layout being the person supervising its contruction. By 1910 Hood was claiming in his advertisement (see below) that he had twenty years experience in course design. The fact that the title of best nine-hole golf in the world is attributed to the course is testament to its stature and longevity. However Hood's tenure was short and was replaced by Jack White (the 1904 Open Champion). Afterwards Hood took up a position at Raynes Park before joining Royal Dublin in 1899. The census of 1911 suggests he may have in fact been born in 1870/1 and was married to Sarah Agnes Phillips for eighteen years and had five children; Karen Mary (16), Thomas Charles (14), Fred Brian (12), Edith Mary (9) and Doris Lilian (6) and resided at 12 Conquer Hill, Clontarf East, Dublin. However Thoms Directory suggests he lived at 2 Conquer Hill, "Unavara", prior to this, from the bottom of this hill you can view the Royal Dublin Golf Club. In the aforementioned census he refers to himself as a Golf Club Manufacturer rather than a professional golfer. Agnes was the daughter of the landlord of the Bell in Worlington¹. Hood joined Royal Dublin in 1899 and continued in the position until 1914 when the British Army commandeered the golf course. Hood had continued on as professional for the club despite Michael Moran taking a position with the club in 1908 as a playing professional. In the previous year's open professional tournament Hood at finished twenty-three shots behind Moran over two rounds at Royal Portrush. He joined Clontarf for a short period during 1914 but then disappeared from the radar but appears to have returned to England and joined the Militia or National Guard during the Great War. During the war he became a hotel-keeper running the White Hart Hotel at Ely. The following ad appeared in the Irish Golfer on the 28 November 1900: IMPORTANT (NOTICE) TO DUBLIN GOLFERS
TOM HOOD
GOLF CLUB AND BALL MAKER
ROYAL DUBLIN G.C., DOLLYMOUNT Has a large stock of the very finest clubs of best selected Scotch beech and split hickory shafts, all thoroughly seasoned; also our special Dogwood and Persimmon drivers, 5/6; Brassies 6/- and compressed hickory unbreakable clubs: Drivers 6/6, Brassies 7/-, clubs copied 1/- extra. Try our Special Rocket, Bramble and Dollymount balls 7/6 per dozen. All balls bought or exchanged, any quantity. Hood would also appear according to the Irish Golfers' Guide 1910 to have had a business at 10 Trinity Street just off College Green in the city centre presumably to further his retail capacity. Between December 1906 and 1909 he operated from 3 Church Lane now the extended location of one of Dublin's landmark pubs; O'Neill's of Suffolk Street. The following add appeared in the paper during his early business in the city centre: Call and see our STOCK of CLUBS,The Finest Selection in DUBLIN, at HOOD'S NEW DEPOT, 3 Church Lane (Opposite Jammet's) Telephone - 93x-[Source: Irish Times 1906] Also Peter Georgiady suggests there is a record of him having a place at 38 Henry St. Dublin in 1906. While not the greatest golfer in Ireland in the early 1900s, despite qualifying for the last eight in the Irish Professional Championship, his business savvy and ability as a club maker are beyond question. In fact the the captain of the Royal Dublin stated: "he had no superior in the Kingdom". Around 1910 it is suggested he took a legal action against James Braid when Hood had designed a high quality club allowing Braid to use it for demonstration purposes but Hood claimed copies were made and sold which infringed his copyright. What kind of club or what was the ultimate outcome remains a mystery. The head measures a lengthy 3 inches and the club face in 1.5 inch deep. The club is approximately 44.5 inches long.
The shaft appears to be the original hickory shaft with a shaft stamp. The grip appears to be original and in fair condition with 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 possible player or a great addition to anyone’s Collection.
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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. Clubs: Royal Worlington and Newmarket, Raynes Park, Royal Dublin and Clontarf Born Musselburgh, 1873 (per Irish Golfers' Guide 1910) son of a famous club and ball maker of the same name. In his early twenties he would become Royal Worlington and Newmarkets first: "professional/steward/greekeeper, with his duties doubtless including those of clubmaker and caddiemaster" ¹. Gillum's research suggests Hood wasn't the course architect but suggests he played a major part in its layout being the person supervising its contruction. By 1910 Hood was claiming in his advertisement (see below) that he had twenty years experience in course design. The fact that the title of best nine-hole golf in the world is attributed to the course is testament to its stature and longevity. However Hood's tenure was short and was replaced by Jack White (the 1904 Open Champion). Afterwards Hood took up a position at Raynes Park before joining Royal Dublin in 1899. The census of 1911 suggests he may have in fact been born in 1870/1 and was married to Sarah Agnes Phillips for eighteen years and had five children; Karen Mary (16), Thomas Charles (14), Fred Brian (12), Edith Mary (9) and Doris Lilian (6) and resided at 12 Conquer Hill, Clontarf East, Dublin. However Thoms Directory suggests he lived at 2 Conquer Hill, "Unavara", prior to this, from the bottom of this hill you can view the Royal Dublin Golf Club. In the aforementioned census he refers to himself as a Golf Club Manufacturer rather than a professional golfer. Agnes was the daughter of the landlord of the Bell in Worlington¹. Hood joined Royal Dublin in 1899 and continued in the position until 1914 when the British Army commandeered the golf course. Hood had continued on as professional for the club despite Michael Moran taking a position with the club in 1908 as a playing professional. In the previous year's open professional tournament Hood at finished twenty-three shots behind Moran over two rounds at Royal Portrush. He joined Clontarf for a short period during 1914 but then disappeared from the radar but appears to have returned to England and joined the Militia or National Guard during the Great War. During the war he became a hotel-keeper running the White Hart Hotel at Ely. The following ad appeared in the Irish Golfer on the 28 November 1900: IMPORTANT (NOTICE) TO DUBLIN GOLFERS
TOM HOOD
GOLF CLUB AND BALL MAKER
ROYAL DUBLIN G.C., DOLLYMOUNT Has a large stock of the very finest clubs of best selected Scotch beech and split hickory shafts, all thoroughly seasoned; also our special Dogwood and Persimmon drivers, 5/6; Brassies 6/- and compressed hickory unbreakable clubs: Drivers 6/6, Brassies 7/-, clubs copied 1/- extra. Try our Special Rocket, Bramble and Dollymount balls 7/6 per dozen. All balls bought or exchanged, any quantity. Hood would also appear according to the Irish Golfers' Guide 1910 to have had a business at 10 Trinity Street just off College Green in the city centre presumably to further his retail capacity. Between December 1906 and 1909 he operated from 3 Church Lane now the extended location of one of Dublin's landmark pubs; O'Neill's of Suffolk Street. The following add appeared in the paper during his early business in the city centre: Call and see our STOCK of CLUBS,The Finest Selection in DUBLIN, at HOOD'S NEW DEPOT, 3 Church Lane (Opposite Jammet's) Telephone - 93x-[Source: Irish Times 1906] Also Peter Georgiady suggests there is a record of him having a place at 38 Henry St. Dublin in 1906. While not the greatest golfer in Ireland in the early 1900s, despite qualifying for the last eight in the Irish Professional Championship, his business savvy and ability as a club maker are beyond question. In fact the the captain of the Royal Dublin stated: "he had no superior in the Kingdom". Around 1910 it is suggested he took a legal action against James Braid when Hood had designed a high quality club allowing Braid to use it for demonstration purposes but Hood claimed copies were made and sold which infringed his copyright. What kind of club or what was the ultimate outcome remains a mystery. The head measures a lengthy 3 inches and the club face in 1.5 inch deep. The club is approximately 44.5 inches long.
The shaft appears to be the original hickory shaft with a shaft stamp. The grip appears to be original and in fair condition with 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 possible player or a great addition to anyone’s Collection.
Thanks, and check out our other Antique/Vintage golf collectibles that are for sale on eBay
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. 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!