Golfer across the centuries have always had an interest in the clubs they used.  On occasion, that interest taps into a creative instinct and the golfer tries his or her hand at making a club, usually a putter.  This particular club was made by a golfer who was, obviously, not a clubmaker.  But it is clear what was wanted: a durable croquet style putter with good head weight. Hence the solid brass face plate and lots of holes filled with lead.  In fact, there is lead all over this head—on both ends and across back.

The head is exceptionally deep, having a 1 3/4" deep fac.  The club is only 29 inches long, so the golfer would bend over and their arms would be allowed to hang down freely (no bend at the elbows needed) when making pendulum-type stroke.

The auctioneer usually does not want anything to do with home-made clubs for the simple reason that they can be home made yesterday. They are of no merit and typically lack any artistic quality.  Often what looks like a home-made club was made in recent years in an effort to cash in on the value of actual antique clubs that are unusual.   Everything about this club, however, is definitely old to the auctioneer's eye.  Even the whipping at the base of the shaft.  The golfer did not try to make this club look attractive, yet that is part of its charm. It has character and is honest in its creativity.  Plus, it represents a genuine part of golf's past.