Have you ever wondered which are the most expensive golf clubs ever sold in the world? Drivers, irons, woods, hybrids, wedges, putters… the world of golf clubs is vast, exclusive and rather complicated. Moreover, if you play the sport, you also have to think about the rest of your equipment necessities: balls, bags, tees, head covers, gloves, shoes and even the right sportswear.
All of these needs are why golf is one of the most expensive sports in the world to play. And without a doubt, the most expensive part of your equipment are the collection of clubs you bring into battle with you against the vile holes, water, and bunkers lying in wait for you around every corner of the course. The high income bracket of many players, and their desire to have the very best equipment has created an industry where the most exclusive and limited pieces can cost a fortune.
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Golf is a tricky sport that requires patience, perseverance and concentration. For a reduced group of gifted individuals this sport can become more than just a recreational hobby for the weekend; it can provide a professional career. In fact, golf is a very profitable sport. Just check out our list on the 15 Highest-Earning Golf Players in the World and find out who the pros are that can actually afford the clubs on this list. We also published another article about the 5 most expensive golf clubs on the market right now.
Let’s take a look now at the countdown and find out which are the most expensive golf clubs in the world.
10. Maruman Majesty Prestigio Driver
The first golf club on our list is not as expensive as the ones yet to come. This driver, with a fullerene titanium head and tungsten weights, costs $2000. Maruman is widely known in the golf manufacturing business for their highly regarded clubs; in fact the Japanese company used to be a major sponsor of the professional golf tour of that country.
$2,000 isn’t too bad, but hold on to your hats, because the prices are about to skyrocket from here as we continue to countdown the most expensive golf clubs in the world.
9. Adams Golf Tight Lies Spin Control
This club is an $8500 piece manufactured by Adams Golf, a Texas company which was originally established in the early 90’s. Hank Haney, once upon a time Tiger Woods’ coach, has served Adams Golf as a spokesperson.
8. Titleist Scotty Cameron Tiger Woods Stainless Masters Winner Limited Edition
If you would like to take a peek into the life of a famous professional golfer, then you will enjoy this exclusive golf club fashioned after the one that was used by Tiger Woods in his Masters’ victory. For $20,000 you can get one of the 21 units specially designed by Scotty Cameron.
7. Honma Five Star Golf Clubs
This is not a club, but rather a golf set worth $32,000. The Five Star set, manufactured by the Japanese company Honma, consists of 14 pieces including woods, drivers, irons, wedges, tees, head covers, a bag and a putter.
6. A.G. Spalding & Brothers Palmer Patent Fork Shaft Wood
This club, which was sold for $49,000 in 2007 at a Sotheby’s auction, is an antique that came from a golf club collection owned by Jeffrey B. Ellis. The Spalding company which produced it manufactures products for a wide range of sports, being most famous for its basketballs.
5. Long-Nosed Scraped Golf Club
This eighteenth century golf club is yet another collectible that was sold for a remarkable price. The piece was auctioned in 2007 at Sotheby’s, and was bought by someone who was willing to pay $91,000 for the antique, which was in excellent condition.
4. Barth & Sons Golden Putter First Lady Special Edition
Would you be willing to pay $150,000 for a golf club? Well, this German putter is no ordinary piece, for it is coated in 24-carat gold and has diamonds encrusted on it. Let’s just say that its materials justify the exorbitant price (though one wonders if anyone would actually use it to play golf; if not, it’s just a fanciful decoration masquerading as a golf club). This is also the first golf club that is sold for more than $100K in our list of the 10 most expensive golf clubs ever sold.
3. Square Toe Light Iron Golf Club
This light iron from the 17th century was also auctioned off at a 2007 Sotheby’s auction. For a breathtaking $151,000, a lucky collector was able to buy the rare club which happened to be in impeccable condition.
2. Simon Cossar Fruitwood Metal-Headed Blade Putter
The earliest golf clubs ever found are of unknown origin as far as manufacturers go. However, at some point, men like Simon Crossar, who dedicated himself to the design and production of golf clubs, started to sign their work. In 1998, this putter was auctioned off at Christie’s for $165,000. This legendary piece dates back to somewhere between the late 18th century and the early 19th century.
1. Andrew Dickson Long-Nosed Putter
The top most expensive golf club was purchased in 2007 at a Sotheby’s auction for a staggering $181,000. The 18th century putter was extremely valuable because it had the stamp of its manufacturer, Andrew Dickson, making it the oldest verified club with its manufacturer’s stamp on it.
