The McEwan family made long nose clubs for over a century, beginning in 1770 by the founding McEwan, James. Back in the day, McEwan clubs were widely respected for their fine quality and attractive lines.  In short, the McEwans made some of the best clubs ever made. The example offered here also stands as a credit to the family's legacy.

This graceful McEwan putter is from the collection of the World Golf Hall of Fame and was formerly on display in St. Augustine, Florida. The WGHOF inventory number "296" is discreetly written on the back of the lead.  The clubhead measures 5 1/4 " long, 1 7/8" width, 1 1/16" depth.  The shaft is stamped "Restored by Laurie Auchterlonie"  This acknowledges that the leather suede-style grip on this club, complete with spiral wound whipping running up the seam of the leather, was installed by Laurie Auchterlonie.  As replacement grips go, there are none better.  It matches up exceedingly well with this club and the period when it was made. 

Laurie Auchterlonie, who passed in 1988, was the last of the great St Andrews clubmakers with roots that went back to the gutty era. He was the son of 1893 British Open champ Willie Auchterlonie. He knew how to make hickory shaft clubs and all things related. Plus in 1963 Laurie replaced his father as the honorary professional at the R&A. He certainly knew his craft.  As a further side note, Laurie Auchterlonie helped supply the WGHOF with many of the clubs in their collection. On those clubs that he worked on, usually installing new grips and sometimes cleaning up the finish he would often mark the shaft with "Restored by Laurie Auchterlonie" or etch two small and discreet marks—a straight line and an angled line—in an out-of-the-way place on the club, which was typically on the heel of the sole or back of the neck.

Letter of Authenticity from the World Golf Hall of Fame