So my mother is not a golfer, but she does enjoy some putt-putt. She’s also left handed, but likes to line up putts from both sides. Obvious solution……an ambidextrous putter. I found this one from an unknown maker in pretty decent shape. I’m pretty sure it was specifically made for mini golf, given the simple face grooves and the two sided design simplifying things for the mini golf owner; not having to stock both left and right hand putters.

That being said, the steel was clean, and the wood shaft was strong and intact. It sanded down to a nice blonde and became the first club that I attempted to both stain and shellac. Fortunately I was successful, and while I liked the satin finish I was getting from Howard’s Feed and Wax, the honey stain and shellac just gave a better color and lustre.

For the gripping and whipping, I had a pile of tartan scraps I just brought back from my recent trip to Scotland. This was a perfect opportunity to test the skills I learned from Stu at The Hickory Golf Workshop. One scrap was Montgomery Ancient 1815 variant which has a simple ocean blue and sea foam green pattern. Not only did this match well with some light blue leather I had, it reminded me of the tropical waters off South Florida where mom and dad live. Specifically, my mom’s favorite beach, Juno Beach. Hence the name I gave this putter. A little close matching blue and green whipping thread completed the club.

The completed club evokes the crystal waters of the Palm Beaches with a nod to golf’s Scottish origins. Mom absolutely loved it, and immediately put it through its paces at PopStroke West Palm.