D&W AUCHTERLONIE Hickory Shaft BRASSIE 43" 12* D-7 Stiff RESTORED FOR PLAY!

This is a fully restored, ready for play, brassie made by the famous D & W Auchterlonie brothers of St. Andrews, Scotland. The Auchterlonie name was renowned for its quality and this club is an excellent example of their precision craftsmanship.  In fact, Willie (the "W") won the Open in 1893!  This is the "Gold Medal" model---their finest club! This club has a triangular brass soleplate and is best used as a driving club for nice high drives---especially downwind.  This 43" club has 12 degrees of loft (the original loft) and a D-7 swingweight.  The original shaft is stiff with a slight St. Andrews bow---I've learned that these intentional bends just below the grip actually produce straighter shots!  The shaft is stamped with "Auchterlonie St. Andrews."The grip is a black deerskin leather, smooth-side out, in a slightly larger size than is common for the era (like a modern standard size: +1/64"); there is a brown trim piece of leather below the black leather for a fancy look.Great, restored hickory shaft driving club from one of Scotland's most famous makers!