2016 Ryder Cup Week Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/2/2016
Tom Stewart 4 Iron FO/RTJ Initials (Francis Ouimet)(Robert Tyre Jones) - with Pipe Trademark Stamp
For this description we lean heavily on the fine work of Jeffrey Ellis as found on page 122 of "The Clubmaker's Art" In 1929 Bobby Jones's personal set of clubs was stolen from the trunk of his car, but returned to him shortly afterwards. Following this experience and using his personal specifications, Jones ordered a "backup" set of irons from Tom Stewart. Jones the consummate amateur, authorized Stewart to produce only a single set of irons. However, Stewart, the opportunistic businessman, did not stop production after fulfilling Jones's request. Clearly aware that Jones was at the top of the golf world, Stewart began to reproduce the clubs he made for Jones. These clubs were marked with Jones's intials "RTJ" in block letters on the toe or with "FO/RTJ" (as seen in this lot) in script on the toe. The initials "FO" identify another famous amateur; Francis Ouimet. These "personal" models were made in 1930, and possibly briefly during 1931. Please see numerous photos with this lot for description of condition on this offered club.
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