PBA Galleries

Early rare American golf guide, with the official rules (according 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 April 1, 1901 date and a notice: “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. A.H. Findlay is manager of our Golf Department…” (Findlay also provides written contributions). See D&M 4690 and D&J W25420 (both citing 1900 as first edition and a measurement of 15.5cm tall, present copy/issue not listed and is 15cm tall). Only two other copies (different editions) offered at auction in the past twenty years, both of which were at PBA Galleries (selling for over $4000 each).