How we restore our clubs
Step 1: Hunting Hickory
Millions of hickory clubs were made in the US and UK from 1900-1935. We search down the survivors at antique stores, thrift stores, flea markets, and online auctions. Often they are rusty, need new grips and are sometimes bent and broken.
Step 2: Repair
After acquiring the clubs we get them back into playable shape. We remove the club head and polish off any rust. The hickory shaft is stripped, sanded, and straightened. Finally the club head is reset with epoxy and a brass pin.
Step 3: Finishing
The last stage is making the club a work of art. The hickory is stained, shellacked, and waxed to a shine. We then wrap the shaft in a new hand-cut leather grip and waxed linen whipping thread. These are in a variety of colors, and no two clubs end up alike.
