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Antique Golf Clubs from Scotland
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Harrower steel-core joint patent putter
Maker: Thomas Harrower , Carnoustie
Date: 1912

Thomas Henderson Harrower, a Glasgow joiner, patented this putter in 1911 and produced it and other irons in Carnoustie in 1912 (the only year he worked as a cleekmaker). The putter is stamped "M Barrie Stockport Maker" in an oval. It is not clear who this reseller is. Peter Barrie was professional at the Stockport club from 1907 - 1911 (laying out the course with Sandy Herd in 1908) so we assume this is a relation of his.

The putter itself has a steel mallet head, somewhat wider than a Brown-Vardon type, with a very "sawn-off" appearance. It slopes back from the face which is around 3/4" deep and marked with an enclosed hyphen pattern within decorative bars. In addition to the "Barrie" information, the crown is stamped with Harrower's heart cleekmark, "Harrower's No. 4326/11 Patent Putter" and "Warranted Hand Forged" (in oval form).

The hosel is particularly short and narrow. The reason for this is that the shaft is connected to the head via a 3” steel core into which the shaft is screwed. This saves much weight at the hosel and allows it to be incorporated in the head itself directly behind the ball.

The hickory shaft has a slight bow to it and carries a soft black leather grip.

Given the short time Harrower was in business, this is a rare and interesting club.

Price $680.00
Reference: PUT392

Harrower steel-core joint patent putter
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