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The heads of long nose clubs were made from beech and the shaft from ash or hickory, the grip was usually made from soft sheepskin. Here is a wide selection of old hickory shafted golf clubs, ranging from the early long nosed variety to the the later bulgers and more rounded heads. Golf was likely invented by 15thcentury scottish shepherds, who entertained themselves by hitting anything. Hickory golf clubs and balls the society of hickory golfers. In doing so, the hickory golf association aims to deliver more business opportunities to its members who are collectors, accredited golf repair technicians, and tournament sponsors. Hickory golf play set this nine club set is a real gem of a set. Standard set includes the hickory driver and the hickory. Hickory golf days by timewarp golf hello and welcome to my website.
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