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Russ, pretty much so , tho there is only one member who does use the broomstick . I must point out that this golf club is over one hundred years old and has quite few members approaching that age themselves , it's a nine holer and it's a slice of heaven Its the Frankston Golf Club , google it if you like ,there is a bit about it and it's history .

I belong to a golf club that is very private one that runs their own handicapping system, and is totally off the grid as far as R&A and world golf is concerned. So I'll still be able play with it In our comps ! The club is very resistant to change and it's like going back into the 40's , I love it ! cheers

Further news re this Howitzer It has now been examined by the the R&A , and it has failed the groove test . Does not conform unfortunately. What a bummer !! I will report what they found shortly ! ps I am Ballestairrods

I sent these same photos and they decided they'd like to see it in the flesh . They said they'd stand the return shipping , I spoke RA member who is a golf historian buff who volunteered to take it in person and return it . He says he'll get a quick turn around fingers firmly crossed. I feel the grooves maybe a bit iffy !!

I'll try

I have been in touch with the R and A about this club. This model was used by Henry Cotton in winning The Open at Royal St George back in the day .. he's the thing , the club was never submitted for testing , never! I'm wondering if Henry Cotton was using illegal clubs at the time ! A member of my club in Australia is also a member of the Royal and Ancient and he is going to St Andrews in August with the club to have it tested. I will keep you posted on what transpires .

Another thing about the club, it has the original shaft with the finish that makes it look like cane ! Also the original grip ! Sort of a red ribbed effort ! I'm reluctant to change anything like the shaft , grip in case it breaks the spell !

I believe Tad Moore has made a replica of this club . Also George Nicoll was purchased by the St Andrews golf company many years ago and they also have disappeared! Thanks very much for your reply Woodzie

New to this forum , and I need to your collective brains!! i have found a wonderful sand iron from the 30's .. I have had trouble extracting the pill from bunkers for a number of years now and this club was languishing in the shed until I recently called it up for duty! Well, it was fantastic , completely blew me away , then I had a horrible thought , is it legal to use in comps? I would be distraught if it wasn't ! Could anybody help with this issue ? oh yes , it's the George Nicoll Howitzer Couldnt find anything on R &A site Hopefully and fingers crossed