Penfold Classic Golfing Irons?

[Inkydel]

Hey Crow

Noticed you were semi local, am Lincoln.

To be clear - I wouldn't consider selling my Penfold Wentworth clubs. They play well but mainly they're an heirloom & played them for far too long to consider parting with. Not gold plated, horseshoe, hammer or bullet powered but I like them, they like me, 15 out of 18 holes we play together well.
+ In semi-good condition considering age (except sand wedge, evidence suggests I spent youth more in bunker than on fairway) no rust, still colour in branding, far better condition than the club in photo you posted.

If know a decent course and you fancy playing a round with them + willing to cover my tee fee, you would be welcome.
As don't know you, sorry I wouldn't be comfortable letting clubs out of sight but am happy to play a round together.
Welcome to use clubs as would any modern set - I simply please ask they're treated respectfully.
I see you have YouTube channel, not sure if I need to give or not but you would have my permission to record clubs etc (Not me tho ta) - Have a few classic woods and putter & what I consider a scraggly antique golf bag included in full set passed down to me.
Bit of back story - Passed to me from my dad, from his dad who was a professional golfer & also asked to play for Newcastle United but back then declined as he earnt more money playing golf professionally, with this set.
Don't know what level he played at, don't believe it to be anything to shout about as my dad didn't. - Was proud of him but don't recall stories of my grandad winning majors or opens etc.

 

[Crow]

Hi Inkydel,

Thanks for the kind offer.
I have a number of classic sets and will be able to make YouTube videos on those for a long while to come, but if I run out of material some day then I might contact you again to discuss featuring them.
The muscle back style of your Wentworth Model was/is a favourite with manufacturers, below is a Swilken example of the style, the "Eric Brown" model. Eric was a Scottish professional and Ryder Cup player in the 1950s, he captained the side in 1969 and 1971.

Nice back story and great that you cherish the clubs as you do, keep them in the family!

 

[Smithiestom]

And if you ever come across a set of "Tom Haliburton" or "Wentworth Model" then I'm your man if you're selling.

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Got a wentworth 6 iron if you’re interested

 

[Crow]

Got a wentworth 6 iron if you’re interested

Thanks for the offer, but it's only a full set I'd be interested in.

 

[Smithiestom]

Thanks for the offer, but it's only a full set I'd be interested in.

?? no worries

 

[LincolnShep]

Penfold had a very good reputation as a ball maker in the up to the 60's (Goldfinger used one in the match against James Bond I think) and early 70's.

Ten years since this comment but I can't help but correct it, it's an illness. Goldfinger used Slazenger balls; it was Bond that used the the Penfold Hearts.

 

[Pants]

Just seen this old thread and the two posts by MashieNiblick. Quite a character and very knowledgable about golf. Sadly missed but not forgotten.

 

[Rosehill]

I see there have been some 2022 posts on this long running thread....

Today I stubbled across a set of Penfold Classic clubs at a local charity shop. They seemed to be in good condition. Would these be any good for somebody just starting to play?

I'm new to this forum BTW.

 

[Crow]

I see there have been some 2022 posts on this long running thread....

Today I stubbled across a set of Penfold Classic clubs at a local charity shop. They seemed to be in good condition. Would these be any good for somebody just starting to play?

I'm new to this forum BTW.

They'd serve you just fine as a beginner and for a few years to come.

 

[Hillidge]

@Crow nist found a set of penfold Halliburton clubs in a charity shop, would they be worth picking up as they are in quite good condition?

 

[Crow]

@Crow nist found a set of penfold Halliburton clubs in a charity shop, would they be worth picking up as they are in quite good condition?

Definitely, a fine club to play classic golf with.

Halliburton was a Scottish golfer with several notable achievements, one of which was tied 5th in the 1957 Open and another was scoring 126 for the first two rounds of the Spalding tournament in 1952, a world record at the time.

 

[Hillidge]

Sounds good, I picked them up and they came with a lovely tartan bag! 2-8 iron, 2 wedges, 2 woods and a driver. £10 can’t complain. Would they be worth anything?

 

[Crow]

Sounds good, I picked them up and they came with a lovely tartan bag! 2-8 iron, 2 wedges, 2 woods and a driver. £10 can’t complain. Would they be worth anything?

Bargain!
Currently vintage clubs aren't an investment, whether or not that will change I don't know.

On eBay you'd typically get anywhere between £10 and £50 for a bagged set.

Some sellers will ask for a lot more but the same sets are on there week after week after week and they very rarely if ever seem to find buyers.

 

[Hillidge]

Bargain!
Currently vintage clubs aren't an investment, whether or not that will change I don't know.

On eBay you'd typically get anywhere between £10 and £50 for a bagged set.

Some sellers will ask for a lot more but the same sets are on there week after week after week and they very rarely if ever seem to find buyers.

Bargain!
Currently vintage clubs aren't an investment, whether or not that will change I don't know.

On eBay you'd typically get anywhere between £10 and £50 for a bagged set.

Some sellers will ask for a lot more but the same sets are on there week after week after week and they very rarely if ever seem to find buyers.

 

[Hillidge]

 

[Crow]

Lovely!
Ben Sayers Gruvsol woods too, great find.

 

[Voyager EMH]

Ah, the old Gruvsol (Groove Sole, geddit?) make another appearance.

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