Object Name: Club, Golf
Other Name: CLUB, METAL, WOOD SHAFT
Date: 1925
Description: Black leather grip, no underlisting. no shaft stamp, metal blade, hand stamped face. Maker’s mark, previous owner’s initials.
Maker: SPALDING, A.G. & BROS.
Dimension Details: Overall: 35 5/8″; grip: 10 1/2′; clubhead: 5 7/8″ (hosel to toe), 4″ x 1 1/2′ x 3/8″
Marks/Inscriptions: PUTTER by A.G. SPALDING & BROS. PRIOD 1925. Presented to Horton Smith by Dr. R. C. Lounsberry of La Jolla, California, and used by Smith in the major professional tournaments in 1929 and 1930. Horton Smith, who is considered by many experts to be the greatest putter of modern times, averaged 72 for 100 competitive rounds in 1929 and won $15,000. Donated by Horton Smith, 15I (on card tied to shaft); KRO—FLITE, bird logo, REG. U.S. PA. OFF.; R C L, Roy tufts (signature mark) and Professional Golfers Assoc. Custom Made (all on back of clubhead); 6 (on sole)
Additional Notes: Roy Tufts was a golf pro in California. Club manufactured by Spalding and sold to club pros fro resale. Stamped with pro’s name, Spalding bird trademark and previous owner’s name.
Object ID: GM 200
