Aug 14, 2011 persimmon, white ebony, bara bara, boa wood, butter wood, possumwood, date plum. Get the best deals on driver golf clubs persimmon wood head when you shop the largest online selection at. Mac ogrady was the last player to use persimmon in a tour event ben hogan driver, 2004 b. Before that time, shafts were made of hickory, all iron heads were forged steel and woods were handcarved from a single piece of persimmon. Persimmon woods golf club is a par 71 private course located in saint charles, mo. Persimmon golf produce some of the finest golf clubs, maintaining a tradition for the many thousands of persimmon fans who demand the experience and. This course, which spans as far as 6,925 yards, can challenge seasoned golfers while helping rookies relax amid the scenery as they enjoy this classic game. We are located conveniently near i64hwy 40, less than 10 minutes from chesterfield valley and only 20 minutes from i270. Exclusive golf course information, specifications and golf course details at persimmon woods golf club. Its coatings must be very durable and flexible, protecting the surfaces that make high speed contact with the abrasiveness of the ground and ball impact. Nov 03, 2014 what advantage does modern driver technology actually provide the golfer over a steel shafted persimmon club. Our pride shows from the shop floor to the quality of our finished golf clubs.
With the addition of mike and neal johnson, the business moved from the cart barn at the club to a standalone site that repaired, refinished, altered and built new clubs. Search for hot deals in macon georgia for our absolute best rates on tee times. This wooden model of a metal driver is a cool golf thing. Taylormade pittsburgh persimmon driver 2nd swing golf. Learn more about the clubs in your bag before making your selection. Exclusive golf course information, specifications and golf course details at persimmon hill golf club. For preservation of these beautiful instruments, i hope to take you through this stepbystep restoration process. Summer grove golf club provides golfers with an outstanding 18 hole golf course, firstrate practice facilities, and great dining opportunities creating one of the best golf experiences south of metroatlanta. I am noticing that most of the persimmon woods that are available are with the regular shaft. Can a persimmon wood be reshafted by todays club repair man. A beautifully conditioned championship course, an awardwinning pga staff and stateofthegame practice. The 18hole championship layout takes you through woods, over creeks, around lakes and through a 120 foot elevation change during your round. Hello all, can a persimmon wood be reshafted by the normal club repair man. Persimmon golf management works as a managementconsulting group.
Courses near persimmon woods course description we are located conveniently near i64hwy 40, less than 10 minutes from chesterfield valley and only 20 minutes from i270. Drove past this golf club and decided to take a look. The course features 5 sets of tees for different skill levels. Persimmon wood clubs custom golf clubs condor golf. Talk of persimmon drivers brings back memories of childhood. This is dedicated to all those who admire the elegance, history and performance characteristics of fine wood golf clubs from the games classical period. Our meticulous golf club crafting process involves over 200 unique steps. Open, but the last fulltime player to do so was bob estes 2001 wgcaccenture match play in.
Persimmon ridge golf club, is a private, 18 hole golf course located in louisville, kentucky. Please note this is a used powerchair and as such it is not new,minor scuffs are normal from light use and storage. Driver golf clubs persimmon wood head for sale ebay. Get the best deals on persimmon wood golf clubs when you shop.
Metal woods, when they came along in the 1980s, werent. Welcome to persimmon woods simply the best, most affordable private golf club in the st. We will do everything possible to make sure you are satisfied with our service. Persimmon woods is a fullservice club offering fine and casual dining, professionally managed locker facilities for men and women, a new fleet of clubcar golf carts, oncourse food and drink, state of the art practice facility, and a fullservice golf shop staffed by five fulltime pga professionals available to help members appreciate the. Our meticulous golf club crafting process involves over. Or does it have to go to the seasoned persimmon expert. Persimmon woods golf club detailed scorecard course. These are the last players to win a major with persimmon.
This is the persimmon woods golf club company profile. Hickory golf clubs, custom golf irons, and hand shaped persimmon drivers. River forest golf club is just outside of macon, georgia in forsyth and features a scenic 18hole course that cleverly incorporates georgias natural granite formations. I have a few persimmon clubs that i enjoy playing from time to time. Taylormade also gained acclaim by introducing movable weight technology to golf club design, debuting that technology in its r7 driver. In addition to golf, members enjoy tennis and a fully equipped fitness center. Thoughts about persimmon golf clubs were stimulated the week. Louisville golf company is dedicated to crafting the highest quality. From the grand entrance to our clubhouse that doubles as your ceremony venue, to the trusted list of wedding suppliers and vendors we rigorously maintain, we can handle every. This gorgeous arthur hills design offers 18 holes of championship golf. He is 69th on the pga tour in driving accuracy and 63rd in scoring average as of october 25, 2000. Make offer persimmon cleveland classic usa tc15 golf club wood driver w new tour wrap grip persimmon cobra u. Persimmon woods golf club course profile course database. Brassie, spoon this is a matched set of 3 allorginal vintage wright classic coated steel shaft golf club woods including a driver 1 wood brassie2 wood and spoon3 wood the clubs are george wright models each indicates his name on the club.
Buy new and used taylormade pittsburgh persimmon driver from the best golf shop. The 18hole persimmon woods course at the persimmon woods golf club facility in saint charles, missouri features 6,907 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. To find clubs with significant value, you need to look back, definitely before world war ii and probably before 1930, the year steel shafts and matched sets became common in golf club manufacturing. Living in augusta, ga and having the luxury of access to at least a dozen public and semiprivate courses, i choose to take the short 35 minute drive to play this course. Taylormades first lasting impact on the game came when adams began to develop stainless steel drivers and metalwoods, helping lead golf s swift and massive transition away from traditional persimmon woods. Persimmon golf for sale in uk 58 used persimmon golfs.
Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for driver golf clubs persimmon wood head. See more ideas about golf, vintage golf and golf clubs. Genuine original persimmon woods custom made for every golfer. In an independent test commissioned by louisville golf club company to golf labs, a persimmon driver outhit callaway golf s great big bertha in total distance by a yard using the same launch angle, persimmon. Golf club brokers sell used golf clubs for cash golf. Check out the drivers that made the latest edition of the golf.
Preboring is required for both screwing and nailing. Golf drivers help you achieve distance and flight off the tee. Persimmon wood can be turned with sharp hand tools. Louisville golf handcrafted, custom hickory and persimmon. Condor golf sells top quality, affordable custom golf clubs. I have always heard that a call made out of persimmon is a higher pitch since the wood grain is tighter and it is a harder wood. River forest golf club macon, ga restaurants, events. I have a joe powell driver and 3 wood that i really enjoy. The woods golf course 421 mac thompson rd, cochran, georgia 31014 rated 4. A wood golf club is an instrument whose primary function is to control the flight and shot characteristics of a golf ball. This 18hole public course was designed by famed golf architect russell breeden, and it first began serving the south carolina golf community in 1962. Also, will using todays harder golf ball slowly destroy the persimmon wood. Get the best deal for persimmon wood head golf clubs from the largest.
I used wooden headed woods until i bought the original taylor pittsburgh persimmon metalwood 9 driver in 1979. Fife scotland please look at all photos in super size mode at 100% and you will be able to see all detail and read all the writing on the head. Persimmon woods golf club tee times saint charles, mo. In an independent test commissioned by louisville golf club company to golf labs, a persimmon driver outhit callaway golf s great big bertha in total distance by a yard using the same launch angle, persimmon getting a lot of its distance due to roll. Dec 16, 2010 can a persimmon wood be reshafted by the normal club repair man.
A wood is a type of club used in the sport of golf. How do honmas takumi inhouse designerartisans get their drivers to look so darn good, even after significant modern changes in driver size and materials. Arnold palmer peerless persimmon golf clubs woods set driver 1 3. A few months back i had an old steel shafted persimmon club out on my lesson tee. View key info about course database including course description, tee yardages, par and handicaps, scorecard, contact info, course tours, directions and more. Persimmon ridge golf course first opened for play in 1989. These hand made persimmon woods are the same type of golf club that were used from the early 1900s until the mid 1980s. As tee time was available and at a very affordable price, my wife and i decided to play. After that, i never hit a wooden headed club on the golf course again.
Old golf club drivers had a head made out of persimmon along with the shaft i beleive on other clubs. Persimmon ridge is ranked one of the most challenging golf courses in the region. If you get some good knowledge about how to get a better ga. Ultra rare tourney m09 jumbo lff 1952 macgregor tourney m85w set. In fact, the first metal woods made by taylormade, an early pioneer of that club type, were branded as pittsburgh persimmons. Heightweight average height is 50 to 70 feet but some trees grow to 100 feet with diameters of 2. Save on tee times at great golf courses in macon georgia. Book private tee times at persimmon ridge golf club boxgroove. Apply to shop assistant, cart attendant, server and more. Vintage golfcraft, golf driver 1 wood persimmon style wooden club very good condition. Our residential development, with a tag line of make the natural choice, offers the best of a rural environment and city living, featuring large home sites, open green space, underground utilities, junior olympicsized swimming pool, playground, tennis courts. What a treat they should be very proud of this golf club, it is very nice.
You may find a picture of a persimmon driver or a vintage blade here. Jul 26, 2012 he is 69th on the pga tour in driving accuracy and 63rd in scoring average as of october 25, 2000. About persimmon ridge persimmon ridge golf club is nationally recognized for its awardwinning design and reputation. I had one young female student ask about the club and she stated she had never before seen a wooden club she was born in the very late 90s let alone hit one. Persimmon ben hogan golf clubs woods rh set driver 3 4 5 w. Gigagolfs manufacturer direct distribution model means our customers get unparalleled value for their investment. A smooth finish can be obtained with a reduced cutting angle when machine planing. Persimmon wood was also heavily used in making the highestquality heads of the golf clubs known as woods until the golf industry moved primarily to metal woods in the last years of the 20th century. Bobby jones played with persimmon woods and was considered a. Persimmon macgregor vip rh golf clubs wood set driver 3 4 w new. Please allow us to act as host for your wedding ceremony and reception here at persimmon ridge golf club and polo fields golf and country club.
Skygolf courses skygolf 360 skygolf 360 skygolf 360. Persimmon woods is a fullservice club offering fine and casual dining, professionally managed locker facilities for men and women, a new fleet of clubcar golf. As far as i know, louisville and joe powell are the only two really making persimmon. We found a few holes very challenging and had to play it safe.
More than 100 steps go into manufacturing these clubs. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at persimmon woods golf club. Persimmon woods golf club, a fully private golf club, is located less than 10 minutes from chesterfield valley and convenient for golfers throughout metropolitan st. Persimmon hill golf club in saluda, south carolina, usa. Close map x persimmon woods golf club is a par 71 private course located in saint charles, mo. Metal woods, when they came along in the 1980s, werent fully embraced. By continuing to make concept heads out of persimmon wood in order to kick off the design process, just as they did when the finished product would also be persimmon. Golf club brokers has been selling on ebay since 2006 with a 99. Played persimmon woods golf club as perspective members. Todays driver heads are nearly twoandahalf times larger than the persimmon driver heads from 30 years ago. Achieving a 20 year history of designing and building golf clubs takes passion and an understanding of people who love golf as much as we do.
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