Since its inception in the late 19th century, macgregor maintained a reputation of. The beautiful macgregor way parkways that line brays bayou from almeda road to calhoun road were designed as access roads to the park, and the entire complex became part of the city through bequests from the henry frederick macgregor estate. Canby, a true entrepreneur, envisions brining golf to the masses. Macgregor golf has revitalized itself over the past several years with a brand new image and a new line of products including the perimeterweighted mt proc forged irons. Established in 1897, it continues to innovate and produce leading golf clubs and bags with trademark macgregor styling.
Macgregor golf is a sports equipment company based in albany, georgia which specializes in. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. The history of golf is intertwined with the history of the macgregor golf company. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for macgregor golf clubs. The golf club presents over 450 of the most magnificent, historical, and. Here are some images of the new macgregor 2011 tourney iron.
Up for auction is the world famous jim kaplans macgregor. Mcgregor links is a golf club located just outside saratoga springs, new york in the town of wilton. Mcgregor links country club is located in saratoga springs, ny. Ive heard there is a book catalog out there showing the clubs thru the years hoping someone can help me out. While most macgregor boats are designed to permit easy towing on a trailer, the company regularly produced a 65. Item covers show discoloration and back cover is detached but present.
Thats also documented in the suggs book, as well as other known accounts. Inside pages are in overall good condition for their age. On june 1, 1939, nelson agreed to a handshake deal and grabbed a new set of macgregors off the rack in armours pro shop. Macgregor downs country club where lifestyle and luxury. Macgregor begins producing iron club heads and complete sets. Posted in books manuscripts art, equipment, flashbacks. Under the guidance of herbert warren wind, dean of american sportswriters, the classics of golf library was created to preserve and make available the works of the leading authors of early and modern golf literature.
Vintage macgregor jack nicklaus muirfield 20th anniversary 3pw steel iron set. The macgregor connection comes through his fathers mother. As of 2015, mcgregor is the fifthlargest course in the capital district. For nearly two centuries clan macgregor was a victim of proscription. Featuring a classic head shape the response dt wedges will suit the eye of even the mostdiscerning golfers. Heres a conversation with jim bode, vice president of research and development, macgregor golf. Macgregor golf company pecan grove drive albany, georgia. Lot used advert golf ballsmacgregor nicklaus champion,phila eagles,oldsmobile. I already have the length data for the vips that i got out of my macgregor vintage golf book by jim kaplan, but the other data is nowhere to be found. Based in costa mesa, california, macgregor has attracted the interests of 36,000 customers thanks to an affordable pricing and proven sailing performance. And through the thick and thin of a storied business history, the company has. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Having said that there is certainl y still an element of forgiveness in the head for the better player to enjoy thanks to the precisionmilled muscle cavity. Playing the oddsserena macgregor satisfies her thirst fo.
He frequently signed himself rob roy red rob, in reference to his dark red hair. Rob roy, noted highland outlaw whose reputation as a scottish robin hood was exaggerated in sir walter scotts novel rob roy 1818 and in some passages in the poems of william wordsworth. Hogan leaving macgregor started with the titleist golf ball in 1953. Curran was a hardnosed businessman who watched the books carefully. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. You can find some golf telecasts showed very nice closeups of jack nicklaus golf ball. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels, yet is a challenge for the most experienced golfer. Publication date 1980 topics macgregor golf company, golf. Macgregor golf is a sports equipment company based in albany, georgia which specializes in golf, producing a full range of golf clubs, accessories and clothing. A funny and entertaining book that brings you back to a bygone era in golf, when drinking, smoking and. The value of antique golf clubs depends on supply and demand, just like all antique items. From avid amateurs to historys greatest champions macgregor provides the highest quality golf equipment to a wide spectrum of players. Macgregor golf returns as house brand golf channel.
Get the best deals on macgregor vintage golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Macgregors entry into golf 18971919 edward canby ts exposure to golf during his visit to scotland triggered a lifelong. Macgregor is one of the most prestigious golf brands in the world. He studied science and scottish history at the university of st andrews. Not sure, but i couldnt find a thread addressing vintage 40s,50s,60s, 70s macgregor clubs.
You will also find modern masterpieces by ping, spalding, callaway, macgregor. The golf clubs and drivers offered by macgregor come in three specific grip styles, including regular, stiff, and. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Welcome to the official macgregor golf facebook page. Macgregor downs country club is a welcoming private club nestled on the shores of lake macgregor within the prestigious macgregor downs community. The macgregor story is one of dogged survival and endurance in appalling conditions. Macgregor say the vip iron is for golfers who prefer shotmaking and feel over forgiveness. One of the classic names in golf is making a comeback. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Collectors weekly this antique site offers a great history of golf clubs. Indeed, the macgregor golf course in this respect preempted the test facilities of other. Kaplans book describes macgregors description of the propel 1 as follows. The company began in 1829 as the dayton last company, a maker of handcarved wooden lasts for footwear.
By casey bierer81206 for over 100 years, the name macgregor has been synonymous with golf. This information on clubs was from the 1967 macgregor catalog showing a set like this as source from expert jim kaplan macgregor golf history classic golf club book found on the internet. Roberts, this centennial is second some firms have seen, dayton history books online. Vintage 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s macgregor clubs clubs, grips. I acquired a set of macgregor m75 tourney irons and mt tourney woods that have ltwa stamped o. Macgregor dct2000 premium ladies golf package set with titanium driver and stainless clubs, all graphite shafts, lady flex.
Macgregor golf cg2000 mens golf club 1 inch shorter package set with stainless steel irons, graphitesteel shafts, regular flex. Macgregor golf clubs provide the equipment necessary to take to the course with all of the clubs that are needed for a round of golf. This meant that male macgregors could not use their surname, own property or. Golfers around the world remember macgregor golf as the brand of choice for pga tour pros from the early 1940s through the early 1990s.
Lot detail 1921 macgregor golf goods general catalog. Macgregor was a native of new hampshire who came to texas in 1873. Nicklaus did do golf ball commercials for maxfli, and used a maxfli when he won the us senior open at oakland hills. A leader in terms of innovation and design, macgregor transformed how golf clubs were made and played with, as a result quickly becoming one of the most recognised name in golf. Macgregor golf dates its corporate origins to 1829, when archibald and ziba crawford arrived in dayton, ohio, to begin the manufacture of handcarved wooden footwear lasts for the manufacture of shoes. World famous as the home of golf, st andrews is also home to scotlands oldest university, founded in 1411. This book gives a short history of the macgregor company from 1897 to 1980 and includes photocopies of macgregor golf club catalogs from 1935 to 1970. This book gives the history of macgregor from 1897 thru 1970. Around 1944 goldsmith added the macgregor name to their products and became known as macgregor goldsmith an attempt to trade on the. The cards were stacked, though neither of them shelve playing the odds. While world war i had an adverse effect on golf and macgregors business, during which the number of golf courses shrunk to 742. I know that the lofts are weaker by todays standards and the lengths are shorter and are not progressive by 12 in the 789 irons.
You also have the choice between a satin or black nickel finish, which one would you choose. The classics of golf has created a unique portal for golf enthusiasts to obtain and enjoy club history books that are often only available in limited quantities and distribution. And through the thick and thin of a storied business history, the company has maintained that particular inventive genius in golf equipment design and manufacture. Classic club profile macgregor pt1 persimmon golf today. The history of macgregor 1829 1979 persimmon golf today.
A good reference book for detailing what years certain clubs were made. Peter took a parttime degree in humanities with history at the open university during the 1990s. Macgregor golf package, tourney,dx plus, vip putter, bags. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. A history of the macgregor golf company 1829 to 1979.
The video posted by persimmon golf today when it first started of me and addington arnie at colchester cg has me playing this set. Need some vintage macgregor specifications golfwrx. Established in 1967, macgregor downs is an elegant and personal club with a proud scottish heritage and a. Dayton, ohio, edward canby, coowner of the dayton shoe last company has an idea. Get the best deals on macgregor vintage golf equipment when you shop the largest online selection at.
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