A.M. Brand Mashie H5 FBT George Oke of Fulwell GC, England

About the Item

Presenting a truly rare antique golf club from circa 1920. One for the golfer. Hickory shafted hand forged steel head. This piece is from circa 1920 ...... it is highly rare and collectible. It has the makers 'cleek' mark ...... a tree. Hickory shafted with original grip. If you love your golf and golf history ... then this is for YOU! You would pay this amount for a modern club, let alone a piece of golfing history! Instead of boasting to your golfing buddies about your new driver, just imagine showing them THIS!!! A.M. Brand Registered Mashie H5, warranted hand forged, formerly belonging to a Mr. W.G. Oke of Fulwell GC, England. Fulwell Golf Club is a 241 acres (98 ha) golf course and centre comprising an 18-hole course located in Fulwell in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, west London. In 1904 a group of local golf enthusiasts established the club at Fulwell. Led by prominent local figure H. O. Stutchbury, they appointed former Captain of Mid-Surrey Golf Club, Harry Tomlinson, as chairman and leased 244 acres (99 ha) from the Trustees of the Freake Estate, using 210 acres (85 ha) for the course. Early club officials included Frederick Dixon-Hartland, Viscount Villiers and Dr.Reginald Langdon Down, son of Dr.John Langdon Down. The initial course on the site comprised an “outer” 18-hole course for men and an “inner” for ladies and high handicappers. It was designed by John Henry Taylor and was similar to the layout at the Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club where Taylor was the professional. The par 80 course was a long course, with holes varying from 122 to 514 yards, and somewhat flat in appearance. The “inner” course was extended to 18 holes in 1906 making it just under 5,000 yards (4,600 m) in length with the longest hole being 487 yards (445 m), formally opening for play on 19 November 1907.[5] In 1921 Alister MacKenzie, the noted golf course architect, was contracted to extend and improve the outer course. George Oke became the resident professional at Fulwell in 1921 and, soon after, a young school-leaver, Leslie Cotton, joined as assistant. In 1923 Leslie's elder brother, Henry Cotton, joined as assistant teaching professional. Henry Cotton soon moved on but Oke remained until 1946.

Creator:

George Oke (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Style:

Edwardian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Hickory,Steel,Forged,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

Early 20th Century