Lot # 197: Walter Hagen Concave Sand Wedge

Category: Vintage Golf Clubs

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 11 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "2025 Golf Antiques - Hosted by Jeff Ellis",
which ran from 2/13/2025 5:00 PM to
2/23/2025 9:00 PM



Covered under Edwin McClain’s December 1928 US patent, this Hagen sand wedge has a dramatically curved face, top to bottom, and a large, broad sole.  Bobby Jones even used one of these in the 1930 British Open.  In 1931 the USGA adopted a new regulation that made any club with a concave face non-conforming.  Consequently, Hagen stopped producing this concave sand wedge.

 

This example has its original 34 1/2" shaft and leather wrap grip.  This historic and highly unusual club is in outstanding condition.   

For more about the Hagen concave sand iron, see TCA2 Vol. 1 p. 283-284