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Schenectady Putter - Patented March 24, 1903 with Faded Crown Stamp "WHSHN'?


Originally used at the 1904 British Amateur Championship, the Schenectady putter was a controversial club when first introduced, before the USGA and R&A could finally agree that the center-shafted putter was necessary for the progression of the game. Patented in 1903 by Arthur Knight of Schenectady, New York, the putter was made as an effort to improve Knight's short game. The Schenectady putter became a controversial club after Walter Travis became the first American to win the British Amateur, while using this style of putter, defeating Edward Blackwell. The R&A was not fond of seeing a foreign-born golfer win the tournament, let alone by using a new and unorthodox putter, and identified the putter as an unfair advantage. In 1910, the R&A officially ruled the Schenectady, and other center-shafted putters, to be illegal. The USGA would not outlaw the club due to its profound effect on the game, but it wasn't until 1951 that the R&A lifted their ban against this style of putters. It is in good overall condition, with legible stamps. Great collectible, great playable putter . Please note that there are a few letteers stamped on te crown of the putter, but we are able to identity exactly which letters they are and/or what they might represent. 33 1/2"

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Schenectady Putter - Patented March 24, 1903 with Faded Crown Stamp "WHSHN'?
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Minimum Bid: $70.00
Final prices include buyers premium.: $180.95
Number Bids: 7
Auction closed on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
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