Club, Golf
Object number2002.91.4
Made by
George Underwood
Date1924-1930
MediumWood (probably hickory); Metal (iron); Leather; Thread
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionMid-iron golf club.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 39.5 × 1 × 3.75 in. (100.3 × 2.5 × 9.5 cm)InscriptionsText at the tIp of the club reads; "APPROVED / BY / PRO / GOLFERS / ASSN / OF AMERICA". Text long bottom of club reads: "P-21 MID IRON".
MarksCleek mark on head of club reads: "Geo. Underwood".
Historical NotesThe mid-iron was the equivalent of the modern #2 iron. George Underwwod made hand-forged irons & other clubs at the Butler Country Club & Alcoma Golf Club between 1924 and 1930. Part of a collection of golf equipment. These objects dating from 1900-1930 document the story of golf in this region in the early 20th century and can be linked to important local pros, such as Jack Kennedy (Pittsburgh and Fox Chapel Golf Clubs), Jack Dingwell (Allegheny Country Club and Edgeworth), Edward Melvin (Riverside Country Club), and George Underwood (Butler Country Club or Alcoma). These pros were important to the history of golf in the region, they were educators and coaches and also the primary suppliers for golf clubs.Label TextUnderwood, was a golf professional at Butler Country Club and later at Alcoma Country Club.
Related institution
Professional Golfers' Association
Related institutionPossibly
Butler County Country Club
Related institutionPossibly
Alcoma Country Club
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