2018 Summer Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/12/2018
Spalding Kro-Flite Double Water Fall F-6 Mashie Niblick - WGW Initials with George B. Clark Pro-Stamp
The R & A outlawed the Waterfall clubs in the early 1900's. William Reach's double waterfall design has the ribs in a more pronounced arc, making the control of a short shot easier. After prominent golfers like Francis Ouimet and Howard Whitney (President of the USGA) began stating their displeasure over the "Jerko" club, it was eventually disbarred from play in the following months. Offered here is a Spalding Kro-Flite double water fall Ded Stop mashie niblick. It measures 38" to the heel and comes in great condition. The bottom is stamped with golf professional George B. Clark's name and the grip shows wear, please see photographs. Clark was a golf pro at The Greenbrier - White Sulphur Springs
**THE JOHN ROTH COLLECTION**
The Summer Auction features many items from the collection of John Roth (1940-2015.) John spent 25 years amassing a collection of golf memorabilia and golf antiques that would rival most of the golf museums around the globe. John had a passion for the history and nuance of the game, its traditions and the ever-changing evolution of the manufacture of its equipment. John was a member of the Golf Collectors Society, and actively participated in many of its events around the country. John was also a long-time player in the Society of Hickory Golfers’ tournaments around the country, which honor the traditions of the game by playing with antique, wooden-shafted clubs. During his lifelong participation in the two organizations, John won or placed highly in several tournaments and made many lifelong friends with whom he found camaraderie in his pursuit of all things golf. It is his family’s wish that the items that John treasured so much find loving new homes where they can continue to be enjoyed and tell the history of the sport that meant so much to their husband and father.
Please note: This auction will end at 5:00pm EST on Sunday, August 12th, with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period (up to 9pm EST, then will adjust to 5min time period). There is a buyer's premium of 17.5% for all items. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended.
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