There are many professional athletes that find golf to be one of the most difficult sports to play. This is because in addition to the physical toll golf takes on the body, it’s arguably the most mentally grueling. It also requires the most patience. Understanding the slope of the land, the curve of the ball, as well as what club to use during play requires the work of a talented individual. Novice golf players often times find the game of golf addictive because of the intricacies that are required for getting the best score….not to mention the sweet sound of a perfect shot.
But Golf also requires discipline and stamina. One needs to understand how hard to hit the ball, get the correct line, as well as having the strength to walk the miles and miles long courses for a complete game of eighteen holes.
While it’s not a hit or miss, accessories do in fact come into play. While things like tees, gloves, shirts, hats, may not matter much to amateurs, they are essential to seasoned players. And one of the most important items in a golfer’s repertoire is clearly his collection of golf clubs. From drivers to putters, irons and wedges, golf clubs can potentially bring out the best in an avid golfer’s game. And just in case you’re wondering which clubs are considered some of the finest in the world? These 10 are often considered among the elite and of course the most expensive golf clubs in the world.
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1. Maruman Majestry Prestigio Driver ($2000)
The Maruman name in the game of golf is about as elite as you can get. The Maruman offers a titanium head for its driver. It also has three different weights in the shaft allowing the golfer the ability to get a great follow through. The Maruman Majestry Prestigious Driver is one of the most expensive drivers in the game of golf. This isn’t a club for amateurs and if you plan on spending two grand, then you better be a pretty consistent and strong player. Then again, it could be worth it.
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2. Adams Tight Lies Spin Control ($8500)
The Barney Adams Tight Lies owner started this company in 1991. The company is located in Plano, Texas and their focus is on custom fitted, specialized clubs. These clubs are associated with Hank Haney who just happened to be a coach for Tiger Woods. Haney also helped other well known golfer’s with their games after starting a golf shop on his ranch. Haney then became a spokesperson for the Adams brand. And with all of these high octane names being a part of its history and the apparent mind blowing spin control of the club, there is only one word that comes to mind: legend.
3. Titleist Tiger Woods Scotty Cameron Limited Edition ($20,000)
Anything associated with the great one, Tiger Woods, is simply, the best. Created by Scotty Cameron and with only twenty-one made, Titleist made limited editions of the club, as a replica of the club, which were played by Tiger Woods, in one of his major victories. The club has metals only and no plastic in its inserts, allowing for the best club ever. The club was so memorable, that even when Tiger began his sponsorship with Nike, he stuck with this Titleist club. And when Tiger Woods sticks with something, it must be a head turner of a club!
4. Homna Five Star Golf Club Set ($32,000)
Japanese manufactured, the Homna Five Star Golf Club Set, is the highest priced golf set, on the market today. The set includes: irons, drivers, putters and wedges, that are made of platinum and gold. The set is not for beginners interested in casual play, but for those who are serious, about taking their game of golf, to the highest level.
5. A. G. Spaulding & Brothers Palmer Patent Wood ($49,000)
Manufactured by the Spalding brand, this wood club, has its’ own name, of being simply called, “The Spalding”. While Spalding is known for basketballs, they also manufacture for other sports. The Spalding brand is known for longevity and high quality. During a 2007 Sotheby’s auction, the wood club, sold for a staggering forty-nine thousand dollars.
6. The Long Nosed Scrape Club($91,000)
Created in the 18th century, this iron club, was shown to still hold it’s’ own on the golf course. One of the premier antique clubs, the wonder of the high performance of this club, is second to none. But if you want this club, good luck with that, because at Sotheby’s auction, the owner was all to happy, to shell out $91,000 dollars, to claim this one as his own.
7. Barth and Sons Golden Putter Lady Limited Edition($150,000)
Made of 24 karat gold on the shaft and cherry wood, only the best will do for the avid lady golfer. You will definitely get noticed on the golf course with this putter. And if that wasn’t enough, the manufacturer added diamonds encrusted on the putter, making it a girl’s best friend!
8. Square Toe Edge Club ($151,000)
With only twelve believed to be in existence, is this square toe edge club. Still in good condition, this antique club, was made in the seventeenth century and has a square shape at the end of the club. With the old adage, that you only get better with age, this club brought the attention at auction, to the tune of 151,000 dollars.
9. Simon Cossar Fruitwood Metal Head and Blade Putter($165,000)
One of the rarest putters ever, is this Simon Cossar putter. One of the first to carve his name in the club, this putter has a head made of medal, with the shaft made of fruitwood and hozel. While the putter was not certified to actually be a Cossar putter at auction, it was obviously a masterpiece, bringing in 165,000 dollars.
10. Andrew Dickson Long Nosed Putter($181,000)
Simply the oldest putter with the stamp of it’s’ manufacturer, this antique putter, was created in the seventeenth century. This putter is simply the rarest putter in the world. So if you want the original, this would be THE ONE!
