Club, Golf
Object number2002.91.5
Made by
Jack Dingwall
Date1903-1910
MediumWood (probably hickory); Iron; Leather; Thread
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionMashie golf club.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 37.625 × 1.25 × 4.5 in. (95.6 × 3.2 × 11.4 cm)InscriptionsAlso initial "L" at heel, and owner's intials: "E.L.C.W." near the top of the club. Text above maker's mark reads: GUARANTEED / HAND FORGED", and text below mark reads: "MASHIE".
MarksCleek mark on head of club as per description reads: "Jack Dingwall Pittsburgh".
Historical NotesThe mashie was the equivalent of the modern #4 or #5 iron. Jack Dingwall made hand-forged irons at the Allegheny Country Club or at Edgeworth Golf Club between 1903 and 1910. 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 TextDingwall assembled this club while working as golf professional at Allegheny Country Club (1903-1904) or Edgeworth Country Club (1905-10). The mashie is equivalent to a modern #4 or #5 iron.
Related institution
Edgeworth Golf Club
Terms
On View
Not on view
1770-1800