Scottish Club Makers And Date Codes

 

Club Brand                    Maker's Name and Location                                    Era of Manufacture

A1                                        R.B. Wilson St. Andrews                                                                 1900-1910

A & G  (mark)                     Anderson & Gourlay, St. Andrews                                                   1910's

Able                                    George Nicoll, Leven                                                                        1910-1920's

Accurate                              Tom Stewart, St. Andrews                                                                1900 - 1910's

Akros                                   Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                     1910-1920's

Altus                                    Tom Ball, Edinburgh                                                                        1900-1910's

Anchor (mark)                     James Gourlay & Sons, Carnoutie                                                    1900-1920's

Angle Shaft                          Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                             1900-1910's

Arm with Crook (mark)       Alex Sheperd, Inverness                                                                   1910's

Arrow (mark)                       James Anderson, Anstruther                                                             1900-1920's

Astella                                  J. Riley, Uddington                                                                           1910's

Auld Reekie                         Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                            1910's

B & S A in Triangle (mark) Robert Brodie & Son, Anstruther                                                      1910-1930's

Baxpin                                 Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                      1910 - 1920's

Bear Brand Bear (mark)      Goudie/Leyland Co., Glasgow                                                          1920's             

Bee (mark)                           The A.N.Co., Edinburgh                                                                   1910 - 1920's

Benny                                   Ben Sayers, North Berwick                                                              1910 - 1930's

The Bert                               Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                           1920's

Big Ball                                George Nicoll, Leven                                                                      1920's

Big Shooter                          George Nicoll, Leven                                                                       1920's

Bishop's Mitre (mark)          Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                           1910 - 1930's  

Blackwell                             James Spence, St. Andrews                                                             1910's

J. Braid                                 George Nicoll, Leven                                                                      1900 - 1920's      

Bunny                                    Donaldson Mfr. Co., Glasgow                                                        1920's

The Burgess                          Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                          1920's

Cardinal                                Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                          1910 - 1920's

Castle Tower (mark)            Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1910 - 1920's

Celtic                                    James Spence/Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                     1910 - 1920's

Century                                 Goudie/Leyland, Glasgow                                                               1910 - 1920's

Challenge                              St. Andrew Golf Co., Glasgow                                                       1920's

Challenger                            Cochrane's, Edinburgh                                                                     1900 - 1920's

F. Cheshire                           Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1910's

Circle K (mark)                    Joe Anderson, Perth                                                                         1910 - 1920's

Citizen                                  Tom Stewart, St. Andrews                                                               1910's

Climax Fife                          Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                     1910 - 1920's

The Clinker                          W.S. Storie, North Berwick                                                             1890's

Clinker                                 George Nicoll, Leven                                                                       1910 - 1920's

Comet Comet (mark)             J. & W. Craigle, Montrose                                                              1910 - 1920's

Compaction Blade               George Nicoll, Leven                                                                        1920's

Compressed                         Robert Simpson, Carnoutie                                                               1910 - 1920's

Cracker Jack                        George Nicoll, Leven                                                                       1920 - 1930's

Craig                                    Ben Sayers, North Berwick                                                              1920's

Crescent Moon w/ Star (mark) James Gourlay & Son, Carnoutie                                                 1910 - 1920's

Cross, small (mark)             F. & H. Carrick, Musselburgh                                                           1870 - 1909

Crown (mark)                      G. Brodie Breeze, Glasgow                                                              1900 -1920's

Curling Stone (mark)            Miller & Taylor, Glasgow                                                               1910's

D & T Spinner                     Miller & Taylor, Glasgow                                                                1910's

D & W B C in shamrock (mark) D & W Brodie, Anstruther                                                          1920's

Daisy                                    R.B. Wilson, St. Andrews                                                                 1900 -1909

Dandy                                    Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                     1920's

Dead'Un                                Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                      1910 - 1920's

Dedli                                     Cochrane's, Edinburgh                                                                       1910 - 1920's

Defiant Brand                        William Parker, Carnoutie                                                                 1920's

Domex                                    Ben Sayers, Jr., North Berwick                                                         1920's

Dominie                                  Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                     1900 - 1920's

Dreadnought                            Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                           1910 - 1920's

Duralowood                            Donaldson Mfr. Co., Glasgow                                                         1920's

Durexo                                    Alex Patrick, Leven                                                                          1910's

Elite                                        Martin & Kirkaldy, Edinburgh                                                          1900 - 1909

The Ellice                               Tom Auchterlonie, St. Andrews                                                       1920's

Excelsior                                 Robert Condie, St. Andrews                                                            1900 - 1910's

F. Chesire                                Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1910's

F.G. Tait                                  Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                     1910 - 1920's

F.G. Tait                                  George Nicoll, Leven                                                                       1900 - 1920's

The Falcon                               J. Burns & Co., St. Andrews                                                            1920's

Fern Frog (mark)                      Robert Condie, St. Andrews                                                            1890's

Flag Stick in Cup (mark)          Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                             1920 - 1930's

Forganite                                  Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                             1900 -1910's

Froogee                                    Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                     1920's

Gem                                          Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                     1900 - 1920's

Genii                                         Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1900 - 1920's

The Giant                                  Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1920's

Giant Junior                              Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                           1920's

Giraffe                                       James Spence/Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                    1920's

Glory Mashie                            James Anderson, Anstruther                                                            1900's

Gold Medal                               Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                            1910's

Gravitator                                  Alexander Henry, Edinburgh                                                           1900's

Gray                                           George Nicoll, Leven                                                                      1910 - 1920's

Greenfinder                                Donaldson Mfr. Co., Glasgow                                                        1920's

Gruvsol                                      Ben Sayers, North Berwick                                                             1910's

Gullen                                        H.W. Cunningham, Edinburgh                                                          1900 - 1910's

Hand (mark)                               George Nicoll, Leven                                                                      1890 -1930's

Heart (mark)                               J & R. Crighton, Carnoutie                                                              1910's

Heart (mark)                               Thomas Harrower, Carnoutie                                                          1900 -1910's

Heart w/ Arrow (mark)              Walter Hewitt, Carnoutie                                                                 1910's

The Hiteezi                                 Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                           1910's

Hold-em                                      James Anderson, Anstruther                                                            1910 - 1920's

Holding-Out                                Tom Auchterlonie, St. Andrews                                                      1920's

Hopas                                          H. Munro, Port Glasgow                                                                 1920's

The Horn                                     Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1910 - 1920's

Hunting Horn  (mark)                  Wm. Gibson, Kinghonr                                                                    1910 - 1920's

Imperial                                      A. H. Scott, Elie                                                                               1910's

Indicator                                     George Nicoll, Leven                                                                       1920's

Itz It Itz In                                    Tom Auchterlonie, St. Andrews                                                       1920 - 1930's

J.S. in Oval (mark)                      James Spence/Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                     1920's

Jerko                                            Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1910 - 1920's

Jonko                                            Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1910 - 1920's

Kilrymont                                     Kilrymount Golf. Co., St. Andrews                                                 1890's

Kinghorn                                       Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                    1920's

Kirkaldy                                        Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                            1910's

Klipta                                            R.S. Muir, Carnoutie                                                                        1920's

Knight (mark)                                Cochrane's, Edinburgh                                                                      1910 - 1920's

Knot (mark)                                   Cochrane's, Edinburgh                                                                      1910 - 1920's

Kurtos                                            James Anderson, Anstruther                                                             1890's

Leyland                                          Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co., Glasgow                                 1910's

Life Savers                                     Niblett-Flanders, Scotland                                                              1920's

Lion over Crown (mark)                A.H. Scott, Elie                                                                               1900 -1910's

Lion over Shield (mark)                Thornton & Co., Edinburgh                                                              1910's

MAC                                              Cochrane's, Edinburgh                                                                     1920's

MAC Smith Duplicate                    George Nicoll, Leven                                                                      1920's

The Major                                       J. Brown/Winton Co., Montrose                                                     1900 - 1909

Malinka                                           Robert Simpson, Carnoutie                                                             1910's     

Mammoth                                        Cochrane's, Edinburgh                                                                      1920's

Marvo                                             Cochrane's, Edinburgh                                                                     1920's

Masonic Compass & Square (mark) Thomas Peebles, Pittenweem                                                        1890-1909

Masta                                              Ben Sayers, North Berwick                                                            1910's

The Master                                     Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                          1910's

Maxmo                                           Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                            1910 - 1920's

Midget Marvel                                Alexander Gair, Edinburgh                                                             1900 - 1909

Mitre Brand                                    Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                           1900 - 1930's

Monarch                                          A. H. Scott, Elie                                                                               1910's

Montmorencie                                Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                       1900 - 1910's

N.B.                                                Ben Sayers, North Berwick                                                                1910's

NAP                                               George Nicoll, Leven                                                                          1910 - 1920's

New Bridge                                    John Letters, Glasgow                                                                        1920 - 1930's

The Nigger                                     Cochrane's, Edinburgh                                                                        1920's

Nipper                                            David Myles, Dundee                                                                         1900 - 1920's

Nipper                                            Tom Stewart, St. Andrews                                                                 1910's

O.K. Special                                   R.B. Wilson, St. Andrews                                                                  1890 - 1909

O K Brand                                      Joe Anderson, Perth                                                                             1900 - 1930's

Orion                                              Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                        1910 - 1920's

Paxie                                               David Myles, Dundee                                                                          1900 - 1920's

Per Whit                                          Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                               1920's

The Perfect Balance                        Robert Simpson, Carnoutie                                                                   1900 - 1910's

Pik-Up                                             William Park, Jr., Musselburgh                                                            1920's

Pipe (mark)                                     Tom Stewart, St. Andrews                                                                    1890 - 1930's

Placer    `                                        David Myles, Dundee                                                                            1900 - 1910's

Plume of Feathers (mark)                Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                                  1880 - 1909

Plume of Feathers (mark)                A. H. Scott, Elie                                                                                     1900 - 1909

Popular                                            Alex Patrick, Leven                                                                                1910 - 1920's

Precision                                         George Nicoll, Leven                                                                             1920's

Premier                                            D. Anderson & Sons, St. Andrews                                                        1920's

Premier                                            Robert Simpson, Carnoutie                                                                    1910's

The Princeps                                   Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                           1910's

Pug                                                   Martin & Kirkaldy, Edinburgh                                                               1900 - 1909

Quicksite                                         Joe Anderson, Perth                                                                                1910's

R. H. de Montmorencie                   Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                            1910's

R.T.J.                                              Tom Stewart, St. Andrews                                                                        1930's

Rampant Lion (mark)                       Charles Brand, Carnoutie                                                                         1910 - 1920's

Range Finder                                    Donaldson Mfr. Co., Glasgow                                                                 1920's

Rapier                                              Donaldson Mfr. Co., Glasgow                                                                 1910 - 1920's

Recorder                                          George Nicoll, Leven                                                                               1910 - 1920's

Reliable                                           Charles Skinner, Edinburgh                                                                      1900 - 1909

Rex                                                  Alex Patrick, Leven                                                                                   1900 - 1910's

Rifle (mark)                                     J & W Craigie, Montrose                                                                           1900 - 1920's

Robbie                                             Alex Patrick, Leven                                                                                   1910's

Robert T. Jones, Jr.                          Tom Stewart, St. Andrews                                                                        1930's

Robin & Robin (mark)                     Ben Sayers, North Berwick                                                                       1920's

The Roger Brown                            J. Brown/Winton Co., Montrose                                                                1900 -1909

Rose Brand & Rose (mark)             Robert Condie, St. Andrews                                                                      1890 - 1920's

Royal Crown Brand                        J. Brodie Breeze, Glasgow                                                                        1910 - 1920's

Ruffex                                            Wm. Gibson, Kinghorn                                                                                1920's

Running Stag (mark)                       St. Andrew Golf. Co., Glasgow                                                                  1910 -  1920's

S & G in Club Pip (mark)               Spence & Gourlay, St. Andrews                                                                 1900 - 1910's

St. Andrew with Cross (mark)        D. Anderson & Sons, St. Andrews                                                              1920's

St. Andrew with Cross (mark)        Willie Wilson, St. Andrews                                                                        1890's

The Scot                                          Golfers Supply Co., Glasgow                                                                      1890's

Scotia                                              Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                                         1910 - `1920's

Scots Guard in Kilt (mark)              Lumley's, Glasgow                                                                                       1920's

Scottie                                              St. Andrews Golf Co., Glasgow                                                                  1920's

Scottish Champion                           Lumley's, Glasgow                                                                                       1920's

Serpent (mark)                                 Tom Stewart, St. Andrews                                                                            1890 - 1909

Simplex                                            Robert Simpson, Carnoutie                                                                           1910's

The Skart                                          Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                 1910's

Skelpie                                             Donaldson Mfr. Co., Glasgow                                                                      1920's

Skooge                                             Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                  1920's

Sniper                                               Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                                        1920's

Sovereign                                         Alex Patrick, Leven                                                                                       1910's

Speug                                               Donaldson Mfr. Co., Glasgow                                                                       1920's

Spur (mark)                                     Alex Patrick, Leven                                                                                         1900 - 1910's

Stag                                                 St. Andrew Golf Co., Glasgow                                                                        1910 - 1920's

Standard                                          St. Andrew Golf Co., Glasgow                                                                        1920's

Stanmore                                         Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                                             1910's

Star (mark)                                      Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                     1890 - 1930's

Star A                                              Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                     1910 - 1920's

Star Maxwell                                   Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                     1900 - 1920's

Star Smith                                         Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                     1920's

Stella                                                 Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                    1910's

Stone Bridge (mark)                          John Letters, Glasgow                                                                                      1920 - 1930's

Stopum                                              Ben  Sayers, North Berwick                                                                              1910 - 1920's

Strate                                                 Charles McDonald, North Berwick                                                                  1910's

Sun (mark)                                        St. Andrew Golf Co., Glasgow                                                                          1920's

Superflite                                          North British Rubber Co., Edinburgh                                                                 1910's

Superior                                            Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                       1920's

Sure                                                   George Nicoll, Leven                                                                                         1920's

Swilcan                                              Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                                              1920's

Talisman                                            McLellan & Co., Glasgow                                                                                 1920 - 1930's

1000                                                  R. B. Wilson, St. Andrews                                                                                  1900 - 1909

The Thistle                                        J. Brown/Winton Co., Montrose                                                                          1900 - 1910's

Thistle (mark)                                   Glasgow Golf Co., Glasgow                                                                                1910's
 

Thistle (mark)                                   James McEwan, Edinburgh                                                                                   1790's

Thistle (mark)                                   Thistle Golf Co., Glasgow                                                                                    1910's

3 Crowns (mark)                               Premier Golf  Co., Glasgow                                                                                  1910's

Top Spin                                           Peter Cafferty, Edinburgh                                                                                       1920's

Tree (mark)                                      Andrew Forgan, Glasgow                                                                                       1890's

Triangle (mark)                                Hugh Dewar, Troon                                                                                                 1910's

Triple Star                                        Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                            1920's

Tweenie                                            Ben Sayers, North Berwick                                                                                     1910's

U in Circle (mark)                             Urquhart's Ltd., Edinburgh                                                                                       1890 - 1909

The Unblest                                       James Anderson, St. Andrews                                                                                  1910's

V.B.                                                   J. Brown & Son, Montrose                                                                                       1900 - 1909

Varsity                                              Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                              1910's

Varisty                                              Spence & Gourlay, St. Andrews                                                                                1910 - 1920's

Viking                                               George Nicoll, Leven                                                                                                1920's

Viper                                                 Hendry & Bishop, Edinburgh                                                                                    1920's

Waverly Special                               Ben Sayers, North Berwick                                                                                       1920's

Way-Rite Brand                                Wm. Gibson, Longhorn                                                                                              1920's

Wel Made                                         Alex Patrick, Leven                                                                                                    1910 - 1920's

Wemyss                                            Beny Sayers, North Berwick                                                                                       1910's

Whippet                                            George Nicoll, Leven                                                                                                  1910 - 1920's

The White Spot                                 Robert Forgan, St. Andrews                                                                                        1920's

Wimbar                                             Hendry &  Bishop, Edinburgh                                                                                      1920's

Wokker                                              R.J. Walker, Glasgow                                                                                                 1920's

Zenith                                                 George Nicoll, Levem                                                                                                `1910 - 1920's

Zenith                                                 Brodie & Son, Anstruther                                                                                            1920's

Special thaks to Pete F. Georgiady & Leo M. Kelly, Jr. whose work "Quick Reference to Antique Golf Names" is a wonderful resource.