205 $
Description
| Brand: | Ben Sayers | Model: | Grooved Sole Putter |
| Shaft Material: | Square Hickory | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Club Size: | 33.5" |
This is an excellent example of a classic "Grooved Sole Benny Putter" made by Ben Sayers of North Berwick, Scotland. Head is perfectly rustless and has the iconic "Bird" or "Robin" cleek mark along with the grooved sole patent number 244926. The shaft is square at the grip end and then gradually becomes round by the time it reaches the hosel. The shaft is stamped "B.Sayers Selected". This square shaft is nice and straight and firmly affixed to the stainless steel head. Grip is black and looks to be original.Ben Sayers was born in Leith in 1857 and was trained as an acrobat. But at the age of 16 started playing and with in 2 years won his first professional tournament. In 1888 he tied for first place in the Open Championship but ended up tied for second. While never coming close to winning again he set his own record of playing in every Open Championship from 1880 to 1923, might even have gone longer but he died in 1924. Needless to say this club is a great piece of early golf history.Peter Georgiady's Wood Shafted Price Guide values this club at between $150 - $200. The club being offered here is in excellent condition.Please look carefully at all photos and ask questions before bidding. Good luck.