A SOCKET-HEADED PUTTER
A SOCKET-HEADED PUTTER

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A SOCKET-HEADED PUTTER
The head stamped J. Hughes, Dunstanton, the stained shaft with later leather grip

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John Hughes was the first full time professional engaged by Hunstanton Golf Club, giving up his position in April 1892. He came from the Great Yarmouth Club where he had learned the game and greenkeeping skills from the professional there Willie Fernie, Open Champion 1883.

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