Golf Clubs � Golf Drivers � Memorabilia

Golf clubs and golf drivers are highly desirable for antique collectors. 

What makes golf clubs collectable?

If you are looking into starting a collection of golf drivers, golf clubs or any golf memorabilia, how do you know what makes it collectable?

• Rare or commemorative

Golf clubs and golf drivers that can be classified as collectable can be those intentionally produced in small quantities or designed to be commemorative of important events, people or accomplishments.

• Age and antiques

Some older golf clubs or golf drivers can be valuable because of their antique status or rarity. Britain , or Scotland in particular is the home of golf and the sport dates back for centuries in the country. Pre-19 th century golf clubs and golf drivers are very rare and in Britain one 17 th -century golf club reached just less than £100,000 ($19,400) at auction.

The early golf clubs were known as golf drivers and long-nosed spoons of different sizes and date from around 1885 � they can sell at auction for several thousand dollars. Prices for golf clubs and golf drivers, as for any antique, depends on the quality of the club, the rarity and condition it is in.

• Tips for buying antique golf clubs

If you are unsure about where to start it is wise to begin with the well known and great makers of golf clubs and golf drivers. These include Andrew Forgan, Tom Morris, Hugh Philp and Auchterlonie. If you are looking for pottery � Spode and Doulton were leading factories producing golf memorabilia.

The fame game

Golf clubs don't have to be antique to be collectables; in 2001 Bill Clinton had to return disputed gifts including golf drivers � one a gift from Jack Nicholson worth an estimated $450.

Golf Clubs of the legends

Another way to look out for golf clubs and golf drivers that are destined to become collectable items is to keep an eye out for any golfing legends selling their equipment. Back in 2002, the South African golfer Gary Player who won nine Major titles sold his collection of golf memorabilia for over US$5million. The auction was hosted by the famous British auction house Christies with nearly 300 items from his 50-year playing career. Included in the sale was a fibreglass-shafted golf driver, which was one of his more memorable golf clubs as Player used it to win the 1965 Golf Open.

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