Golf Club, Driver By R Forgan Of St Andrews
Golf Club, Driver By R Forgan Of St Andrews
Antique Hickory Driver Golf Club - Robert Forgan, St Andrews.
A classic period socket-head persimmon wood driver by Robert Forgan & Son of St Andrews. The club head is fitted with a rear lead weight for improved balance and features the traditional horn slip along the leading edge of the sole. Presented in excellent overall condition, the crown is stamped 'R. Forgan' above the 'King's Crown' mark. The club retains its original hickory shaft, also bearing Forgan markings, and is fitted with a suede leather grip.
Robert Forgan was appointed clubmaker to HRH the Prince of Wales in 1863 and adopted the Prince's plume of three feathers as his trademark. In 1901, when the Prince ascended the throne as King Edward VII, Forgan changed his mark to the King's Crown, making it a distinctive feature of clubs produced during this later period.
A high-quality, fully playable club in excellent condition, making it an ideal choice for both the hickory golfer and the discerning collector.
For players of hickory golf, low- to mid-compression modern golf balls are the best choice. They compress more effectively at impact with the slower swing speeds typically associated with hickory clubs, delivering improved distance, feel, and control. They also place less stress on vintage wooden heads and hickory shafts, helping to protect these classic clubs from unnecessary wear or damage. Soft-feel and ladies' golf balls are particularly well suited to modern hickory play, offering an excellent balance of performance and club preservation.
Approximate loft: 8°. Swing weight: B-2
The measurements shown refer to the overall length of the club, the width of the face, and the depth of the club head.
Dimensions:
1850-1899
Circa 1920
Hickory and Persimmon
Scotland
Good and usable
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