This canvas golf bag dates from the early part of the 20th century; it has no manufacturer's marks. In the days before motorised buggies and matched sets of clubs, a few clubs would be carried over the shoulder in a bag like this.

Canvas golf bag with leather straps and 2 zippered pockets.

golf bags, golfing equipment, bags

This mixed set of clubs and bag was collected as an early example of golf equipment before the current trend of matched clubs and bag.

One of a mixed set of golf clubs held at HGC.

Hickory shaft and metal head, leather grip.

Inscription on head: "Cochranes Ltd. Edinburgh. Rustless. Warranted. Hand forged. Made in Scotland. 3."

golf clubs, irons (golf)

This mixed set of clubs and bag was collected as an early example of golf equipment before the current trend of matched clubs and bag. This putting cleek is a narrow, low lofted club face - the 180s equivalent of a putter. Inscribed with the name "James Braid" (1870-1950) a Scottish professional golfer and golf course architect who won the British Open 5 times.

One of a mixed set of golf clubs held at HGC.

Hickory shaft and iron head, leather grip.

Inscription on head: "McLean Bros and Rigg. Royal. Warranted hand forged. James Braid. Putting cleek."

golf clubs, irons (golf), james braid, putters

This mixed set of clubs and bag was collected as an early example of golf equipment before the current trend of matched clubs and bag. A mashie niblick is he equivalent of a 6 or 7 iron.

One of a mixed set of golf clubs held at HGC.

Hickory shaft and metal head, leather grip.

Inscription on head: "Findlay & Maiden. Victoria G.C. Special mashie niblick. St Andrews. Regt. Trademark."

golf clubs, irons (golf), mashie

This mixed set of clubs and bag was collected as an early example of golf equipment before the current trend of matched clubs and bag.

One of a mixed set of golf clubs held at HGC.

Hickory shaft and metal head, leather grip.

Inscription on head: "Cochranes Ltd. Edinburgh. Warranted. Hand forged. Stainless. 3 iron."

golf clubs, irons (golf)

This mixed set of clubs and bag was collected as an early example of golf equipment before the current trend of matched clubs and bag.

One of a mixed set of golf clubs held at HGC.

Hickory shaft and metal head, leather grip.

Inscription on head: "Cochranes Ltd. Edinburgh. Stainless. 8 iron. Warranted hand forged.."

golf clubs, irons (golf)