2023 December Golf Memorabilia Auction - Closing Date 12/17/23
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Tom Morris Adjustable Wood Plane for Shaft Peeling


Prominently stamped 'T. MORRIS' on the side is this adjustable wooden plane instrument used for peeling a hickory shaft to the proper circumference. The extraordinary stamped name association ties this clubmaking tool to the shop of the legendary patriarch of golf, acquired by its consignor from a UK auction house nearly a decade ago. Functionally it remains in exceptional condition, as depicted in the accompanying lot photos and would certainly be of use to an individual that repairs and or crafts long nose golf clubs or those of the sort.

Tom Morris, affectionately known as 'Old Tom', was a 19th century pioneer of golf. The British Open winner, club maker, green-keeper, and course designer was perhaps the most influential figure in the history of golf. Allan Robertson taught Tom the golf trade, from making feathery golf balls to clubs. After leaving St. Andrews in 1851 to his new position at Prestwick Golf Club, he eventually returned in 1865. With the new skills learned at Prestwick, Tom went about rejuvenating St Andrews by establishing separate tee boxes on each hole, widening the fairways, enlarging the greens and building two new ones and actively managing the hazards. Tom introduced many of the course design ideas that are the blue print for today's modern designers, creating the 18 hole course (St Andrews had originally 22 holes) and having each nine holes return to the club house. 9 1/2" X 6"

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Bidding
Current Bidding
Minimum Bid: $150.00
Final prices include buyers premium.: $1,019.34
Number Bids:15
Auction closed on Monday, December 18, 2023.
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