User:WhaleyTim/Sandbox : Hugh Philp
| Hugh Philp. | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1786 Cameron Bridge, Fife |
| Died | 1856 St Andrews, Fife |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Club Maker |
Hugh Philp (1786 - 1856) was one of the most celebrated golf club makers of his era.
Born in Cameron Bridge in Fife he moved to nearby St Andrews to establish a carpentry, joinery and housepainting business.[1]. In 1812 he started to repair and then make golf clubs as a sideline. [1] This sideline became a great success and he subsequently opened a shop and workshop adjacent to the links.[2] His clubs were in great demand by the leading players of the day,[3] and 1819 Philp was appointed as club-maker to the Society of Golfers at St. Andrews (later to become the Royal and Ancient Golf Club).[2]
Today his clubs are highly desirable as collectors items. [2]
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Hugh Philp". Antique golf clubs from Scotland.
- ^ a b c Ellis, Jeffrey B. "Hugh Philp". The Club Makers Art.
- ^ "Driving putter made by Hugh Philp". Highlights from the collection. British Golf Museum.