170 $
Description
| Brand: | Spalding | Model: | Foulis Patent |
| Club Type: | Concave Face Mashie Niblic | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Shaft Material: | Wood | Club Size: | 39" |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
This is a doubly rare club as it has the Foulis Patent shape AND a concave face - and unique combination.The Foulis Patent for the mashie niblick is considered one of the most important American golf patents. Created by James and David Foulis in 1905 it is patent # 807,736. The flat sole and rounded top are the key aspects of the design patent. This patent was unique to America because of the need to fly the ball to the green rather than the European bump-and-run style approach to the green.This club is most likely a Spalding given the small Thistle cleekmark. The club was made by William H. Potts during the era when he was the golf professional at Apawamis CC in Rye, NY. The head is made of a rust-less alloy with a smooth face and this head is firmly attached to a straight hickory shaft with a dark leather original grip. The shaft maybe a replacement.This is a fine collectors clubs as the Foulis style mashie niblick is unique to early American golf AND the concave face is makes it even more unique. This is a delightful example of a special collectors club.Please look at all photos carefully and ask questions. Good Luck