PBA Galleries

Early rare American golf guide, with the official rules (according to the USGA) and latest information of the day on various aspects of the game, including course layout, construction and maintenance, club selections, helpful hints on playing, handicapping, etiquette, plus a sizable glossary and twelve pages of ads for Wright and Ditson golf products. Inside front cover provides a notice (but without the 1901 date, like the booklet sold in PBA Galleries' March 6th, 2008 auction): “Wright & Ditson are the pioneer Golf dealers in America. Mr. George Wright introduced Golf into New England. Wright & Ditson were the first to make Golf Clubs and Golf Balls in America, the present being the seventh year we have manufactured our own goods. A.H. Findlay is manager of our Golf Department…” (Findlay also provides written contributions). D&J W25420; D&M 4690.