| Vintage golf items are relatively easy to find, and | | | | equipment can start very reasonably, $20-$50, and be |
| pursuing this hobby can be a way to learn more about | | | | as high as several thousand dollars for certain rare |
| the history of the wonderful game of golf, and how | | | | items. |
| equipment has evolved and improved down the years. | | | | Before beginning your acquisition of vintage golf |
| As with any other form of collecting, there are pitfalls, | | | | equipment, you should do some research. An excellent |
| however. You need to make sure items you are | | | | guidebook is: Antique Golf Collectibles: A Price and |
| buying are authentic vintage discount golf clubs, not | | | | Reference Guide (Paperback) by highly respected golf |
| fakes or replicas. For instance, new clubs can be | | | | collector and publisher, Chuck Furjanic. This book |
| distressed to look antique. If you are buying items with | | | | includes comprehensive information on literally |
| signatures from great players, you need to make sure | | | | thousands of collectibles: antique clubs and balls, |
| the signature is authenticated. These types of | | | | autographs, signature golf balls, artwork, medals and |
| collectibles, if authenticated, can enjoy great price | | | | trophies, as well as trading cards and other collectibles. |
| appreciation over the years. | | | | With more than 500 photographs, this book is |
| You can of course search for vintage golf discount | | | | fascinating to read as well as an important price guide |
| golf clubs online. The mega-store eBay has an | | | | for would-be collectors. |
| extensive "Vintage" golf equipment section on their site, | | | | A few other tips: |
| often with more than 1000 items. Golf collectibles are | | | | 1) Putters are among the most popular collectibles. |
| not necessarily just clubs from the late 19th or early | | | | 2) When you begin collecting, stick with equipment |
| 20th Century. The original "Ping" putters from the | | | | items, clubs, balls, vintage golf bags, etc. rather than golf |
| 1960's are highly sought after collectibles. Items bearing | | | | artwork, which requires more study in order to make |
| the signatures of greats such as Ben Hogan or Byron | | | | informed decisions. |
| Nelson also fetch hefty premiums. Prices for vintage | | | | |