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Robert Forgan Long Spoon replica c.1880





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Robert Forgan Long Spoon replica c.1880 hand-made by Golf Classics.
This is a faithful full-size replica Long Spoon c.1880 with a leather face insert. The leather insert was commonly added to protect the club face from damage when using the gutty ball. The Long Spoon has a more lofted face than the Driver, with a slightly stiffer and shorter shaft. The term 'Spoon' refers to the cutting back of the club face, giving a spoon-like shape.
Robert Forgan was the nephew of Hugh Philp (regarded by many as the finest long-nose clubmaker), and took over his uncles clubmaking business in 1856. He succeeded in building a thriving company, with a skilled staff of 50 by 1895. His high standard of workmanship resulted in his appointment as clubmaker to the Prince of Wales in 1863, and thereafter the Prince of Wales' crest (plumes) was stamped on all his clubs.
Length: 42.75"
Loft: 11-12 degrees