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Artisan Discusses the Craft and History of Golf

The Craft and History of Golf

Tim Alpaugh, Artisan

For the last decade, artisan Tim Alpaugh, has been restoring hickory shafted golf clubs from the early 1900’s; these historic clubs, all pre-1935, are made out of hardwoods, such as hickory and persimmon. During this time, Mr. Alpaugh has restored nearly  1,000  clubs, sent to him from all over the United States. Through his artistry and craftsmanship, he has been able to restore each club to look, not only, as pristine as it did in the 1920’s, but also to ensure it plays as well now, as it did then.

In addition, he has fashioned a series of unique and beautiful pitch mark repair tools, also known as divot tools, that have been provided to professional golfers, such as Arnold Palmer,

Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, as well as prestigious golf courses and three previous United State Presidents. During Mr. Alpaugh’s presentation he will discuss his methodology of restoration and illustrate how he handcrafts the divot tools.  He will also outline the fascinating history of golf, the roots of today’s game can traced back to fifteenth century Scotland.

Tim Alpaugh is a carpenter and artisan, as well as being the  author of the historical fiction novel, Claret Dreams. He specializes in creating handcrafted divot tools, trestle sticks for golf bags and hickory club restoration.   He is a student of both golf history and golf architecture.  More information on his work can be found at www.instagram.com/claretdreamer.

Reception to follow.











When: Tue., Feb. 26, 2019 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: The General Society Library
20 W. 44th St.
212-840-1840
Price: $5 (Students), $10 (Members and Senior Citizens), $15 (General Admission)
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The Craft and History of Golf

Tim Alpaugh, Artisan

For the last decade, artisan Tim Alpaugh, has been restoring hickory shafted golf clubs from the early 1900’s; these historic clubs, all pre-1935, are made out of hardwoods, such as hickory and persimmon. During this time, Mr. Alpaugh has restored nearly  1,000  clubs, sent to him from all over the United States. Through his artistry and craftsmanship, he has been able to restore each club to look, not only, as pristine as it did in the 1920’s, but also to ensure it plays as well now, as it did then.

In addition, he has fashioned a series of unique and beautiful pitch mark repair tools, also known as divot tools, that have been provided to professional golfers, such as Arnold Palmer,

Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, as well as prestigious golf courses and three previous United State Presidents. During Mr. Alpaugh’s presentation he will discuss his methodology of restoration and illustrate how he handcrafts the divot tools.  He will also outline the fascinating history of golf, the roots of today’s game can traced back to fifteenth century Scotland.

Tim Alpaugh is a carpenter and artisan, as well as being the  author of the historical fiction novel, Claret Dreams. He specializes in creating handcrafted divot tools, trestle sticks for golf bags and hickory club restoration.   He is a student of both golf history and golf architecture.  More information on his work can be found at www.instagram.com/claretdreamer.

Reception to follow.

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