Made
by MacGregor between 1927 and 1929, Chieftain woods have ivory inserts
in the face, an ivory insert in the crown, an ivory backweight, and a
brass soleplate. The red dots on these clubs are threaded Scruloc inserts made from galalith, a casein product made from goats milk. Really
In 1927, 1928, and 1929, Chieftains were the most expensive MacGregor clubs a golfer could buy. They were available with either wood or metal shafts. In this set the shafts are seamed steel originally made with a bronze-colored coating, though nearly all of the coating has worn off.
The shafts and grips are original to the heads, as are all the ivory and other inlays. The finished has been freshened up and in keeping with the age of these clubs. All the identifying marks on the top of the heads and the soleplates are still there. Truly a beautiful set.
To learn more about the history of MacGregor's Chieftains, see TCA2 v2 p420-411.