Lot # 212: UPK Combination Metal and Wood Head Driver [WGHOF Collection]

Category: Golf Clubs

Starting Bid: $50.00

Bids: 15 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Golf Antiques - Hosted by Jeff Ellis",
which ran from 7/18/2024 6:25 PM to
7/28/2024 9:00 PM



Here's another great club from the World Golf Hall of Fame's incredible collection!  

This driver has a metal and wood clubhead pretty much identical to Willie Dunn's Indestructable driver produced in 1899. It does not bear Dunn's name but is marked "UPK" on the sole. Dunn likely made this driver for a customer, be they retail or wholesale.  

The WGHOF Inventory number "365" is discreetly hand written on the sole. The Leather face is attached with eight small nails. The original 40" shaft has an old leather grip with electrical tape at the top of grip. The club was ikely cut down for a jr golfer back in the day.  Its a relatively easy fix to lengthen the shaft, but the club looks great just as it is. Cutting 2-3 inches of a shaft for a younger/shorter player was part of the game 125 years ago. 

For more on Dunn's driver, see TCA2 v1 p355

Letter of Authenticity from the World Golf Hall of Fame