179 $
Description
Here is a hard to find, Tom Ball of Hoylake England, 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. Tom Ball
Hoylake, England
Thomas John Ball (27 June 1882 – 18 February 1919) was an English . Ball placed second in the and tied for second place in the . He won the twice, in 1913 and again in 1914. He was victorious in the 1909 tournament. 1908 Open Championship[] The was held 18–19 June at in , . Scottish professional won the Championship for the fourth time, eight strokes ahead of runner-up Ball. Ball's round-by-round scores were 76-73-76-74=299. The primary difference between Ball's score and Braid's was the first round scoring when Braid's superb 70 put him in excellent position to win—which he eventually did. Ball took home £25 for his fine performance. 1909 Open Championship[] The was held 10–11 June at in , . English star won the Championship for the fourth time, six strokes ahead of runners-up Ball and . Ball carded rounds of 74-75-76-76=301—winning £20 in the process—and finished six shots behind the winning score of 295 posted by . The head measures a lengthy 3 inches and the club face in 1.25 inch deep. The club is approximately 42 inches long.
The shaft appears to be the original hickory shaft with a shaft stamp that I cannot make out. 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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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!
Hoylake, England
Thomas John Ball (27 June 1882 – 18 February 1919) was an English . Ball placed second in the and tied for second place in the . He won the twice, in 1913 and again in 1914. He was victorious in the 1909 tournament. 1908 Open Championship[] The was held 18–19 June at in , . Scottish professional won the Championship for the fourth time, eight strokes ahead of runner-up Ball. Ball's round-by-round scores were 76-73-76-74=299. The primary difference between Ball's score and Braid's was the first round scoring when Braid's superb 70 put him in excellent position to win—which he eventually did. Ball took home £25 for his fine performance. 1909 Open Championship[] The was held 10–11 June at in , . English star won the Championship for the fourth time, six strokes ahead of runners-up Ball and . Ball carded rounds of 74-75-76-76=301—winning £20 in the process—and finished six shots behind the winning score of 295 posted by . The head measures a lengthy 3 inches and the club face in 1.25 inch deep. The club is approximately 42 inches long.
The shaft appears to be the original hickory shaft with a shaft stamp that I cannot make out. 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 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!