Jeff's passion is teaching golf to all age levels, from juniors to adults and seniors, helping all to be the best player they can be. I still have a set of samurai woods and irons,,and still use them,,had a pro hit my 7 iron once,,it flew his 7iron,,he was amazed,they hit great,,but graphite wears down over years and breaks,and when that happens,,its hard to find a replacement,,,. Nabbed them just for the pure ugliness. I have a full set of Exec XE irons. Every time I take it out of my bag for some new modern wedge, I go back to it a few weeks later. Excellent Condition. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin postal code, destination postal code and time of acceptance, and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. * Note: These irons were designed by Pat Simmons and ex-pilot and engineer which also had a part in the Zebra putter design. Clubfinders Golf ships orders within lower 48 United States, by FedEx , to Alaska and Hawaii, and to PO Boxes with the United States Postal Service, unless otherwise indicated. CUT = missed the half-way cut As a designer, the design is perfect and although they look funny, they were a great club, ask Cory Pavin. I had a set of Tiger Sharks(the short irons hit the ball miles).The follow up Great Whites The Browning 440 was a marvelous clubas you say off the fairway!!! Jerry Barber Certainly the least-known player to make either list, Barber was also the smallest: a 5-foot-5 dynamo whose reputation as a fabulous putter couldnt have been much larger. Find great deals and sell your items for free. I also had a set of Ping Zings too.. My partner had that set of Cleveland VAS and believe it or not we had a partner that bought a used set of Slingers Loft. WebConcurrent to his membership at Annandale, Smith belonged to some of the worlds most prestigious and exclusive clubs, including Cypress Point, Augusta National Golf Club, var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Love it or hate it the Nike Slingshot irons made the list. Ken Venturi (1964) and Orville Moody (1969) are the only players to win the U.S. Open after qualifying through both local and final stages. In addition to being a prolific golf club designer and inventor of innumerable gadgets and gizmos, I have led a fascinating life, as you can see by a brief look at a summary of my biography.. $70. Barber uses a 3-iron to demonstrate his method. WebBrand: Jerry Barber; Club: Clubs; Club Type: Putter; Condition: 7; Dexterity: Right-Handed; Gender: Unisex; Grip: Golf Pride Eagle Round; Grip Size: Standard; Length: Thats great. I have had many pros in proams hit them and fascinated by how the ball comes off the club face so fast,,good distance. Some scumbag broke into my vehicle and stole the set about 25 years ago. His passion started at a young age from the influence of his grandfather Jerry Barber (PGA Champion in 1961) and his father Tom Barber who are both SCPGA Hall of Fame members. All of the irons were labeled as a 7 iron, with the real number of the club micro stamped on the faces upper toe. I have one of those! One of my buddies gave me a Tiger Shark wedge the one with 3 different alignment lines, concave dimples on the face instead of grooves, and a funky dual bounce sole configuration. Bob Rosburg won his only major championship trophy by one stroke over Jerry Barber and Doug Sanders. Ugly. It was if I walked into the store from a time machine. 1951 Waterloo Open Golf Classic Sold millions of those over the years. and they wonder why they went out of business. Golf the next big thing in putters? SPONSORED. My dad has played a set if vicunas for about 40 years! The 15 wood is only a little longer than an 8 iron (in my 70 yr old hands) so I put a 9 iron through sand wedge in the bag and away we go They are straight and land incredibly soft. They introduced the Browning 500 Series to counter that effect.But, they waited too long and by that timethe party was over! He re-gripped them and beats the Taylormade hand-me-downs of his friends. If so, are they any good? Major championship is shown in bold. View cart for details. I think Browning was leaving the golf business then and they were discounted last set in the store. I have the entire set of samurai woods and irons,,,driver,3wood,5wood,7wood,,irons,,2-pw,dont believe they ever made a sw,,,,and I still use them,,,my fellow golfers are still amazed at the distance I get,,if you want a picture of the set,,let me know,,ill take one and send to you,,, I have the whole set of samurai irons,2-pw and woods1,3,5,7,,still use them,,i have had pros hit them,,and be amazed at the distances over their irons,,,i would like to find another 5wood,if anyone knows where or who has 1,,i, neil,,do you have a samuarai 5 wood,,,hard to find,,,id like one. I saw a set go for well over $300 (I think it went closer to $500, but I just would not swear to it). VINTAGE Jerry Barber Golden Touch #36 Mallet 34" Putter Golf Club. The Ginty was the first modern Utility club. 818-391-6340. Favorite. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (7) Other wins (5) Other senior wins (2) Wins (1) 1Defeated Don January in an 18-hole Monday playoff, 67 to 68 Results timeline. That means providing you with equipment reviews you can trust, I didnt know until I read this article that evidently FILA was the designer of the original face forward iron design; speaking of which, I wouldve thought the F2 Face Forward Irons wouldve made the list (http://www.intheholegolf.com/store/f2is.html). Handedness. var addy_text139279813deb368eadb9af00b7c8e959 = 'jeffreybarbergolf' + '@' + 'yahoo' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak139279813deb368eadb9af00b7c8e959').innerHTML += ''+addy_text139279813deb368eadb9af00b7c8e959+'<\/a>'; So what did his famous Ginty patent actually mean? Shallow faces (not as shallow as the 440 of course) and less offset than many of the long irons they replace. indicates the event was won in a playoff; indicates the event was won wire-to-wire, List of men's major championships winning golfers, "Wizard with the wand: Jerry Barber's putting display at Olympia Fields in 1961 still astounds those who saw it", "Golf: Former champion Jerry Barber dies of heart failure", "Barber Defeats January by 1 Stroke To Win PGA Championship in Playoff", "Tournament Info for: 1961 PGA Championship", "Oldest Golfer to Play in a PGA Tour Tournament", GolfCompendium.com: 1961 PGA Championship, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jerry_Barber&oldid=1143865735, Ryder Cup competitors for the United States, Winners of men's major golf championships, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Elder won with birdie on first extra hole, Most consecutive cuts made 8 (1959 PGA 1962 Masters), Longest streak of top-10s 2 (1956 Masters 1956 U.S. Open), This page was last edited on 10 March 2023, at 11:21. These were great clubs. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, JERRY BARBER GOLDEN TOUCH #99 PUTTER Right Handed Heel Shafted 34" Length Used. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Couldnt decide between the Slotlines emax and the 845s. Im not talking a couple of degrees, but for one shot you could make it a 5 iron and the next (with a quick adjustment) itd be a PW. lol..!! Yes it has some smoother lines compared to some of the other clubs on the listbut you put that PowerBow as Nike says on any of those other irons and it is a dead ringer for this list of crazies. Barber points out, "If you want to get more out of your shots, you must be in position at the top to hit the ball as hard or as easy as you want. But unfortunately for the VASs they were dethroned from their long held position. "T" indicates a tie for a place. Don Wood has the patent for the Plop Slotz Irons. $48.00 USD Calculate Shipping. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights U.S. shipping is $12.00, additional clubs ship at $1 each. The strangest set I play with at the moment is a matching set of 3 through 15 fairway woods made by Protactic Golf in Chicago (part of the remains of Northwestern Golf, I think). WebJerry Barber was a PGA Tour winner in the 1950s and 1960s. Recently I bought another set (I keep an eye on E-Bay for them) so I could have extras & other club sets for friends that come into town. He actually manufactured a set of irons whose heads were literally upside down take an iron, turn in upside down, your top edge now hits the turf, the sole having a hosel. 8. Although the Inertial irons werent so lucky. The inaugural Mid-Pacific Open was held in 1956 and Guinea Kop was crowned as the first tournament champion shooting an impressive 72-hole tournament score of 285. Just remember, Its always the indian and not the arrow. Purespin (diamond face)? Those were real whacky.. bent shafts and roughly milled heads. Small in stature, he was one of the top putters of his era.He played on two Ryder Cup teams, 1955 and 1961.And was also the team captain in 1961. I still think I deserve to be recognized as the leader in this category and will be appealing your decision. WebThe 1959 PGA Championship was the 41st edition of this major, staged by the PGA of America. You had to turn those over to see the ugly, but the cone in the bottom was down right wacky! 1993 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division Seemed like big headed design with half the head chopped off to produce a bigger face!!! Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. But, in the rough the club went right underneath the ball. Their original design was a smaller headed Tony Penna model Innovator, they became the n1 and then the Bears came out when oversize irons hit the market. And if the Nicklaus Bear irons were used to win the US Amateur, they shouldnt be on a worst irons list either. I learned the game on a set of used Spalding Execs-still have them today. We will miss Jim and his innovation ! Winner: Bob Rosburg, 277. Furnace Creek Golf Club Is The Worlds Lowest Golf Course Relative to Sea Level Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. WebJerry Barber Golden Touch W Wedge (Gap Wedge) Steel Shaft. He had seven wins on tour, including a major title, the 1961 Professional Golf Association Championship. Well today is going to be a little bit different. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; WebThe Ardmore Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1952 to 1954. These were actually a pretty good iron for the time and I think Trevino had something to do with this designbut not sure. I also have a set of Browning TR600s. Even tho I play with graphic shafts I really like the way those play. or Best Offer. Circa 1985-ish if memory serves. Used clubs that were purchased through our website and have been shipped to them can be returned for a refund of the purchase price within 14 days of receiving the item. Matched them to Wilson Pro Staff low compressions and I was a happy camper. We have a new #1 For Craziest Iron Ever Made! For years the #1 spot for craziest iron ever made was held by the infamous Cleveland VAS irons (now #2). Barber emphasized the top of the swing's importance. But they seem to work though. Just got Calloway X20s last week. I demand a re-count!, He went on to say, and as owner of MyGolfSpy you should feel ashamed since you were given a set as a gift 15 years ago and I remember you putting me in play for a few rounds, how could you do this to me?, Slotline had a hit on their hands with their Slotline Inertial puttersthey sold over 2 Million of those flatsticks. Or maybe it was just wacky that a German car company decided to start selling $1500 golf clubs that sucked. Just saw a full set of them again today. I have a set of Lynx Parallax irons that were my fathers. Would the F2 wedges still be legal if the crank were a few inches further up but still keeping the same angle please. !but they had a very proprietary, strange-sized grip. Barber died in Glendale, California at the age of 78, after having mitral valve prolapse and suffering a stroke. The pro-shop who had them could not find a buyer. The Spaulding Executive was just too far ahead of its timegreat club! Im surprised that nobody has mentioned the Wilson Fat Shaft irons for ugliness. No copy for them. They are nearly in perfect condition. Anybody know anything about them? Countries not participating in this program will have their orders shipped by us, via USPS Priority Mail International. Barber was born in Woodson, Illinois, and was one of nine children raised on a Jacksonville, Illinois farm, and turned professional in 1942. Shipping is non-refundable, and the customer is responsible for return shipping. They kept slashing the pricing. i used to work in a golf shop in ohio and we had the worst set i ever saw. Shop our most popular Wedges Top Brands in Golf Clubs and Equipment. I think you are talking about the Spaulding Executive XE irons,ahead of their time,I played a set for a couple of years then sold them, looking back I wish I hadnt. they were a good iron, that looked good at address, and were easy to hit. You can check it out at http://www.adjustablegolfclub.com. Remember all the other clubs, good to read. Shank no more, draw, fade, straight, you name it, my Filas do it. Head Golf ProfessionalThis email address is being protected from spambots. Play to a 4 6 cap. I wonder what Jack thought of them. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. These irons actually performed quite well and had many copy cats of it down the road to prove itincluding another iron that made the list at #12 Slotline Lowpro iron and the Titleist Super Slim irons. They are exactly like the Cleveland Ironwood set you see now, but it was made y..e..a..r..s ago. There are a couple different models of this iron. Small in stature, he was one of the top putters of his era.[3]. Was: 279.00. It was played at Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club in Ardmore, Oklahoma. [2][4], 1Defeated Don January in an 18-hole Monday playoff, 67 to 68. His passion for the game started at a young age and he has turned that passion into a career. 7,027 views Nov 25, 2013 I found this in some rare Masters footage. Havent been able to give them up since my Dad died in 99, Does anyone remember a set of irons made in the 80s (I think) that were actually a bunch of small woods, even the PW was made from wood. WD = Withdrew I have a set of Spalding exec XE love them- I dont play more than 5-6 rounds a year now, but they are so consistant , I could go a year between swings and still play the same- got them back in 1980- ish. 5. blakesgolfshop. The shelves are full of the latest and greatest technology (hybrids, woods the size of a frying pan, dozens of shaft offerings), in 20+ years people will be laughing at those funky sticks as well. I want to say they were called Ironwoods but I cant find them on the internet maybe they were just in one of my wild dreams!! WebNew and used Golf Irons for sale in Maple Grove, Missouri on Facebook Marketplace. I traded in some Titleist Acushnet blades for themI had only paid $99.00 for the set of Acushnets (used)they gave me $139.00 in trade value, and wanted another $100 for the UniquesThey were some of the easiest to hit irons I have ever ownedout of the 40 50 different sets I have had. But Zevo Golf is one of those on this list that was a pioneering. Great looking blade and the low COG really lets one hit it high. Prabook is a registered trademark of World Biographical Encyclopedia, Inc. Say what you will but I own a set of Ray Cook Titanic irons. Those are the reasons they work. It is my Go To clubmy favorite. I gave those up quickly only because they were really odd looking. [9] He died later that year, in September.[2]. Callaway 4F021521Y200 Golf Club Iron Set. However my 6 iron had twice as much offset as any other iron in the set. He worked at Los Angeles" Wilshire Country Club. :-( He died later that year. *chuckles* Maybe its a good thing I took a 30 year golf hiatus. I dont know how people could justify any of the others. Much cheaper than renting. 2.5 miles away from Tommy Barber Golf. Brand New. I was told they only made a few hundred sets. Really enjoyed them. in Business and Golf Operation. Jerry Barber Golden Touch shank-proof irons (BeCu, ideally) Powerbilt TPS with the Goalpost Alignment System And I agree with a previous posters suggestion of Went to graphite (Vulcan Backfire hollow irons). Brand. WebShankless Golf Clubs . WebThis award is based on the PGA Professionals overall performance in teaching; unusual, innovative and special teaching programs that the Professional has initiated or played a key role in implementing; articles published in books and magazines; as well as outstanding golfers the Professional has instructed. Too bad. Golf's Jerry Barber is a combative little man who has made persistence pay off. Make sense as I do have a Johnny Miller PW which looks just like an X 70. Add to cart - 4,6,7,8,9 AU $31.36 Vintage Jerry Barber Golden Touch Woods Set 1, 3, 4, 5 AU $51.31 + AU $27.08 postage Vintage Jerry Barber Golden Touch Woods Set 3, 3. * Note: These irons were designed by Don Wood remember the Plop putterswell they are back at it againyou can check them out here. Jerry Barber Golden Touch #68 putter is in good to very good condition. Just came back from the PGA Tour Superstore after reading this site last night. Something went wrong. He also had some copycat Browning irons in the trunk, but I refused I couldnt even look at them with a straight face. Look at many of todays hybrids. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. These gentlemen used them to win large amounts of money on the course from unsuspecting victims. Often referred to in the media as "little Jerry Barber," he stood 5 ft 5.5 in (166 m). Currently play AP2s coming out of the bag for a few rounds and if the linear dynamics keep performing like they did in Vegas the AP2s will be taking a long rest. All Irons for men were 37. He worked at Los Angeles" Wilshire Country Club. President What about Goldwin?? when I got my samurais,they were expensive,,but you can get them ocassionally on ebay,,picked up a 6iron for 15$. Barber was a full-time member of the PGA Tour from 1948 to 1962. What can you find out about Wilson x 70 irons. I have been playing golf over 40 years and have owned many brands of clubs. Barber's approach: "In teaching or playing, I have to disagree with the moving of the weight onto the right foot during the backswing.". The player would then conveniently cover the top of his bag with a towel so that no one would see the length of the irons. That might be because Golfsmith acquired them back in 2003. d JERRY BARBER Golden Touch #32 vintage Flange Putter 35,5", Lynx Jerry Barber Putter #7 Brass Stepped Steel Shaft RH 34.5 Playable Grip, Lynx #1 By Jerry Barber Putter 34 in" Steel Golf Club USA, Jerry Barber Golden Sand Club Steel Shaft RH 34.50 Vintage, Vintage Jerry Barber Golden Touch Pitching Club w/ Steel Shaft 35.5", 1963 PAPER AD Jerry Barber Chick Harbert Alice Bauer George Fazio Golf Clubs, 1957 ADVERT Robbie Robinson Bob Hagey Jerry Barber Golf Clubs, Vintage Jerry Barber Goldentouch Golf Club Titleist ball office home decor, Jerry Barber 1991 Honoree Golf Club Bag Tag Leather Strap Travel TagRare , Jerry Barber Golden Touch 4 Wood ALL Original Vintage Golf Rare Duck. He shot a 63 at Cypress Golf Club, a public course in Los Alamitos that no longer is there. Got them for $200.00 which was a really great price other pro shops were asking $450.00 for a set. Hope you all enjoyed a look back at some of the craziest irons ever made. He started out as a caddy and bag room attendant at Cherry Hills CC in Denver, CO. Man, some of my favorites on this list. Driver to 15 wood. . Item Weight. I speak with Nat Rosassco, former owner, of NorthWestern golf at least every 7 to 10 days and he holds Pat Simmons as one of the best club designers of all time as well. Could not beleive how well I hit this clubs. Sponsored. 179.00. http://www.intheholegolf.com/store/f2is.html. Jerry Barber, who was born on a farm near Woodson, Ill. on April 25, 1916, emerged as the winner of the 1961 PGA Championship in an 18-hole playoff with Don January. About half of our sales are with personal names or corporate logos in the back and given as gifts. $155 Negotiable. Jeffrey Barber is a golf professional with over 30 years of teaching and playing experience. Corey Pavin won the 1996 US Open Shinnecock with a purple set. Did you forget about Zevo Golf? Feel 52* 60* Set Wedge Flex Steel Shaft. WebGolden Touch Jerry Barber Department: Men Club Number: Putter Item Length: 33.75 in Handedness: Right-Handed Golf Club Type: Putter Brand: Golden Touch Number of Clubs: 1 Shaft Material: Steel Flex: Regular Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. I still have them and as a matter of fact I still use a copper Zing2 sand wedge 54. I have not 1 but 2 sets of Browning 440 irons. If so send us some picsdont worry we will keep it 100% anonymous ;). Thanks. (Cavity back blades???) So I sent it in and got the iron. The Zing2s were the first set I bought when I started playing golf. Born in Woodson, Illinois, Barber was one of nine children raised on an Illinois farm near Jacksonville,[3] and turned professional in 1942. I completed the set off of eBay for around $100. This club is made with a powerousthete that make it easy to get back out there WebVINTAGE Jerry Barber Golden Touch #32 36" Putter Golf Club Gender: Men Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: Golden Touch #32 Lie: Standard Condition: 7.5 PRICE: $29.99 It was in A Disordly Compendium of Golf I cant find my copy (actually havent seen it in a few months) but I know it was in there. Laugh if you must, but the design works. But as you can see could cause some serious digging issues. I just picked up 6 thru 9 of the Browning 440 Plus irons at the Goodwillcant wait to try them out. How about Hogan Magnums and Magnum Plus irons big cavity backs from the 1970s. but worth a kings ransom, Great post thanks mgs but i agree with dj ,The doctor rx has to be on the list. Born in Woodson, Illinois, Barber was one of nine children raised on an Illinois farm near Jacksonville, and turned professional in 1942. Additional shipping information can be seen using the Shipping and payments tab above the item description. Pat Simmons of Tiger Shark fame (and others) is the most underrated club designer of all time! Barber led after the second round, but trailed Don January by four shots with three holes to play in the final round.Barber holds the record for the oldest player to ever play on the Professional Golf Association Tour, when he played in the 1994 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines at the age of 77 years, 10 months, and 9 days.He died later that year. Just bought a set of Nicklaus Linear Dynamics N1 Golf Irons at a thrift shop in Vegas. * Note: These irons were designed by Karsten Solheimsure most of you knew that though. Ive owned a set of VAS, Zings, Slingshots and the Spaulding Execs (for vintage golf days). His passion started at a young age from the influence of his grandfather Jerry Barber (PGA Champion in 1961) and his father Tom Barber who are both SCPGA Hall of Fame members. Might need to get a full set of Tiger Shark irons to match the wedge!! Inventors: Shao-Chun Chen, James P. Gustafson, Jerry Barber BRACHYTHERAPY APPLICATOR CHUCK Publication number: 20070185368 Abstract: The invention provides brachytherapy applicators and brachytherapy applicator chucks configured to reduce or prevent accumulation of blood and other contaminants therein. 4 LBS. WebThe Official PGA TOUR Profile of Jerry Barber. I have a 3-15 wood set that are fun to play with. Something went wrong. Still have the XL-4s in the garage. Made from 1989-1994 and originally sold for $680. money, time and performance. Buy Now. They looked like a full set of hybrids but only lasted a short period of time. Overhand Golf. MyGolfSpy, INC. All rights reserved. Often referred to in the media as "little Jerry Barber," he stood 5 ft 5.5 in (166 m). They all looked like mini woods. Find great deals and sell your items for free. When he would get ready to play, he would hold the club so that the sole was visible to everyone.
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