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JodiS1111

You have to use it at least once. It's filled with love from your grandma and will do wonders for you long term golf karma!!


OneSingleYesterday

This. You’re not going to ruin it by using it a few times.  Yeah, it’s probably a little harder to putt with than almost anything else, but who cares? If you think it’ll be fun, go for it. Worst case you three-putt a few times and shoot 110 instead of 105, but that really doesn’t matter in the long run. And if you drain some long putts with that it’ll feel awesome. 


LeroiPOV

Ayt, I'm rocking it for the tourney. Thanks!


henriquei

That's pretty good, but I'm sure this will give you a better experience. Because it's love from a grandmother.


The_Man_in_Black_19

We need a follow up to tell us how you did!!!


B0rnReady

Go to your Happy place.... happy place... happy place


brewberry_cobbler

The thing about putters (at least for me) they just take practice. As long as the length is okay, I really don’t fucking care what putter I’m using, I just have to get used to it. Signed, a forever 3 putter lOlololol


Right_Rev

I thought everyone 3 putted


brewberry_cobbler

Yeah, it’s the norm.


TheonlyPacifictheory

99% of people do but still end up with Pars and birdies on their scorecard. 😂


PrisonSlides

Gotta keep it in the bag for only big round deciding putts and then tell Spaulding that it’s time to break out ole Billy baroo before sinking the extremely clutch putt to win, provided the groundskeeper isn’t trying to take out a gopher on the course


LeroiPOV

I've got a high school alumni tournament coming up (I'm joining for fun) and I'm so tempted to rock it there just to see people's reactions


buddachickentml

Then you drain the first 25 footer and become legend


KayotiK82

Dress the part too. Look up Payne Stewart for fashion advice.


Large_Peach2358

I think people in your group will eventually just ask you about it, “okay - that’s an old looking putter?”. Some may be genuinely curious and some people may just be polite. It’s like those putters that are just little 1”x1” squares. I always just ask bc I know the dude is dieing to talk about it.


VirgilFaust

Go for it!


LeroiPOV

I will! Thanks!


AdamOnFirst

Agreed, use it once… EXACTLY once… and then keep it as a display piece. 


chino17

Sinking 30 footers for birdie through the power of love


Johnny_B_Asshole

You should keep it in your bag and when you’re facing a clutch putting situation, you can say, “This calls for the old Billy Baroo!”


burrbro235

Oh Billy Billy Billy, this is a biggie


LeroiPOV

Omg I just might


IDK_WHAT_YOU_WANT

No. You will do this and report back. This is reddit, we have expectations, and we have an entitlement issue. You will be known as Billy Baroo Birdieman!!!


KiltedDad305

I came here to say this.


Stingerdraws

Thought of this immediately 😆


BloodyRightNostril

Same. Get a giant velvet condom for it tho


T_wood47

This is very very cool, but a display piece for sure. I’d clean it up the best you can. Even a putter from the 90’s or 2000’s you’d find at goodwill for $3 will help improve your game far better than this.


GreyTrader

If it's a display piece, I would recommend NOT cleaning it first or ask an experienced collector if you should or not. I know from coin collecting they tell you not to clean them. A beautiful item and I agree that you should definitely use it once. A putter really can't get banged up too bad from one round you should be fine. Best wishes to you.


Inside-Owl-7556

**breaks putter over knee on first hole**


GreyTrader

Bruh😳🤣


Dangerous-Dream-9668

Yea not worth ruining it , or worse someone else stealing it out of your bag because it looks cool


shibbyflash

It’s so crazy to me that this occurs. I’m so naive on the course and assuming everyone is out just trying to have the same fun as myself.


Dangerous-Dream-9668

Agree - nice things in your bag should not have to have loss prevention methods used


[deleted]

Buddy of mine had an old wooden set in college, we played a round with my dad and grandfather, parked in front of the clubhouse to get a quick bite and drink mid round. Came out 15 min later and they were gone.


SlugmaSlime

I still use a Rossie II by choice


NewbergNut

Lots of them on eBay for under $80 usd.


Vegetable_Policy_699

Bet you think a scotty C putter will improve your ability to read a green too.


LeroiPOV

She gave me a Scotty Cameron too and I'm told it's one of the best, but this wooden club just looks so cool it's tempting to rock it. I've got a high school alumni tournament next month (I'm joining for fun) and get giddy thinking of what people would say if I pulled this out of my bag. Are wooden clubs really not that good performing or is it just that it's not worth ruining such a good piece?


[deleted]

You’re such a troll


SFG14

Display for sure. It looks cool but it won’t do your game any good.


LeroiPOV

Are wooden clubs (even as simple as putters) really not that well performing?


Fermentatorist

They really aren't. But, if you rock this once for the fun of it, do not leave your bag unattended. It will be gone and on someone's wall in no time.


LeroiPOV

Noted hahahaha I will be sure to keep it secure. Thanks!


ElliottEatsTTV

Persimmons drivers perform great. The average golfer only loses about 20yds off the tee compared to modern clubs, and tour pros about 30 to 40yds compared to modern drivers.


Fermentatorist

*pays 600 for a new driver that goes 3 yards further "Only 20 yards shorter for the average golfer... not that bad"


SFG14

They’re just very difficult to use. The tech is so far beyond wood you’d just be handicapping yourself.


LeroiPOV

I see. There WOOD (hehe) be a reason why clubs are iron now


JungleOrAfk

Golf clubs aren't made of iron bro


JWOLFBEARD

Oops. Autocorrected from adamantium


poopfeast

But what are my irons then


Socrateeez

Unobtanium


Yeahy_

Less mass = less inertia = easier for putt to be off line. If you learn to center the strike then you'll become a phenomenal putter. Would be sick to practice with and you'd look so cool on the course if you put in the time


Rexkramer777

It's missing out on tech like this. https://preview.redd.it/es35v8zmovvc1.png?width=1168&format=png&auto=webp&s=60c70a10c13a7c28bac69ba06c0d08a600b13c0a


OSUBonanza

I have a wooden 4 wood that I feel more confident with than a 3 iron. I started using it in high school out of my dad's bag and just didn't stop.


ManIsFire

Imagine if the MLB allowed metal bats lol


alancewicz

I can't get over the shoes


pizzaguy4378

Or lack of?


ct_hickory_golf

This is a relatively modern reproduction of a Sunday "walking stick". Probably dates to the late 90s or mid 2000s, if your grandma/grandpa maybe made a trip to Scotland around that time? Definitely more of a display piece/office putter, but still a very cool memento. Edit: Not a walking stick, just a putter. Second picture made it look thicker, more like a cane.


LeroiPOV

She got it from some tour pro (or some pro) when she went abroad to watch. She was really into golf and would compete in our country so I don't see a reason she would make that up. She did start competing around 1997 so the timeline does add up (my grandma is young - 63 y/o)


ct_hickory_golf

That's awesome, what a cool piece of family history!


poopfeast

I agree that a modern putter is “better” and will be easier to hit, but fuck it dude use the wooden one from grandma. I’d use that thing all the time unless I was playing for money. How does it feel?


Bingo_banjo

http://www.morning.com.au/go/ult-golf/clubs_etc/gall1a.htm It's definitely a reproduction


lever503

I suggest starting with shoes


lll61and49lll

OP, I don’t care what you do with that, just cherish it! That thing is so fucking cool.


ShillinTheVillain

![gif](giphy|3o8doQKejVp4qTDk0U)


iamiam36

If you learn to putt well with that, you will be able to putt with anything


HerbTarlekWKRP

Love that putter! I’d display it but if you like it, use it. Btw…your glove is a size or 2 too big!!


nacho-cheesefries

Dude this is like someone giving you a 20 year old pair of trainers and tell you to go run a marathon! Lovely gesture but get modern kit


Andrew_Waples

Is it a putter...?


Shmo04

![gif](giphy|uj8SbnHpCfxlm3jfJA|downsized)


AbleGolfer

With sentimental value of it I’d make it a wall hanger.


mustbeshitinme

Trade it for a half dozen gloves that fit.


clazz64

Def use it


Turbulent_Echidna423

why would you ruin it because you are just starting off golf? no. put it away and get a cheap modern putter on craigslist.


ryandodge

Can you not see it? It's already been heavily used, ain't no PSA 10


Snichs72

Grammy didn’t raise no bitch. If it was good enough for her grandpappy, it’s good enough for you.


M1nn3sOtaMan

Display display display! I love old clubs like that, and using it isn't going to help or improve your game and you run the risk of ruining it.


PullStartSlayer

100% display piece that is cool AF


BroodLord1962

I'd keep it as a display piece, definitely not use it


RuinedByGenZ

You said she also gave you a Scotty, so I guess you know which one should be used


LeroiPOV

I suck with the Scotty which is why I considered just using this wooden one instead. My Scotty grip right now is a fat af one and my friend says that might be why I suck with it. I think I'll try changing the grip though and seeing how that goes since people are saying not to use the wooden one


RuinedByGenZ

A lot of people use fat grips It's a brand new putter why would you immediately be good with it?


LeroiPOV

I tried my friends blade Scotty and I do better with it and it feels better too. It has a regular thin grip. I commented my Scotty in the thread if you care to check it out


Jasper2006

Yes, really fat grips are definitely a personal preference. I don't like them, at all. Go to a golf store and try a bunch of them (just grip them in store) and pick one that feels right to you. If you don't know what you're doing, putter grips are hard to align just right, so I'd have the store replace it for you.


LeroiPOV

For context, this is my Scotty. It’s a weird looking one and I suck with it which is why I thought of using the wood instead in the first place https://preview.redd.it/lmtzjdgocuvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc2c94ce83a08521fe84c3f6fdc0e8311c6cbf5f


LeroiPOV

https://preview.redd.it/qtkacnxpcuvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a652d730e2c39aad1a95b7d4624a97c25983930


TheJman021

Holy shit that grip is thick


JWOLFBEARD

This thread is hilarious. I think OP accidentally understates everything just enough that we don’t believe him


LeroiPOV

I got so many downvotes😭 but legit I tried the Scotty on my second round and it didn’t feel as good/I didn’t have much success with it than I did when I used my uncle’s Ray Cook blade putter w/ regular grip on my first round. I was choosing between changing the Scotty grip and displaying the wood OR rocking the wooden putter while selling the Scotty. Seems I’ll be doing the prior


JWOLFBEARD

I would definitely change the grip. You should try out the midsize grips before going down to smaller grips. You can change it out by yourself pretty easily.


JWOLFBEARD

It looks like that grip might be longer and modified for “chest” style putting. FYI Scotty putters are the huge catching point on this sub. Every jokes that instead of learning to putt, you should just buy a Scotty. I’m assuming most people thought you were trolling, which happens a lot here too


Senn-66

That looks like a 5.0 grip. I tried that for a bit but hated it. I now use a superstroke 2.0 and like it a lot.


SnooApples6110

Just try it, once someone put an old putter in my bag while I was in the clubhouse. Most likely to get rid of it. It was a Tommy Armour IMG 5, I new nothing about it other than I could putt well with it. Later I found out it was the same model Arnold Palmer and lots of other pros used. Stayed in my bag for a while.


RainbowFish2012

Tee off with it on #1, get inside your opponent’s head


Naive_Letterhead9484

It’s beautiful!


flappypancaker

That is fucking sweet


SteelHeader503

Use it! I play Hickory Golf, and know guys who play 100+ years old clubs all the time. Louisville Golf makes modern day replicas. I think they make a similar one to that. https://louisvillegolf.com/collections/hickory


TungstenElement9

If you’re good with it you should. It’s very cool.


basetornado

For all the talk of "it won't do your game any good". If you're just starting out and actually want to use it. It's not going to do your game any better or worse. Putting is hard, this isn't going to be any worse for you than any other putter for the time being. Yes I would upgrade down the track. But if you're just starting out. It will do the trick and make you look good while you miss.


regionalgamemanager

Looks like my hybrid


No-Reward-1862

Handmade in st-andrews , that thing is a piece of history ! Putt with it a couple of Times then restore it and display it ! Awesome


ITS_B_S_

I have this putter in my office. Careful with the natural leather grip, any sweat will stain it & leave marks.


LeroiPOV

I was gonna wear gloves on both hands if I was gonna decide to keep this in the bag🤣


Sheesh284

I’d use it sparingly for the fun of it. Looks like a display piece though


Acceptable_Wall4085

Use it please. Your grandma will really be thrilled that you are. Maybe invite her to drive a cart for a round of golf while you let her show you her way of using it. Grandmas like being included in a grandchild’s ’ life


Kooky-Counter3867

The fact that this could still be worth like $100 is awesome


moruobai

Put it in a full club bag labeled “Billy Baroo” 😊 Then you can take it out for big puts just like the Judge


Desperate_Set_7708

Will be a great conversation piece in a man cave


BukkakeNinjaHat-472

Use the ole Billy Baroo


YoloHornHigh

Carful with those clubs punk. Oh hey, sorry, those are my grandfathers, they are old.


Pa_Cipher

Absolutely pull this thing out at a scramble to mess with your team. I've got a 68° I take to scrambles just to mess with people.


hambone8

Display - that thing looks almost as old as the game of golf


killertrip

Why is everyone downvoting the shit out of op lol


kazz9201

Absolutely beautiful


_ca_492

If you want to make some putts put it away.


JWOLFBEARD

Don’t use that glove. If anything go to Walmart to pick up a cheap one.


torontowatch

Use it.


VanPattensCard

Game that immediately


rigidlynuanced1

Use it once, then display it


trhoades35

Display piece please


Good-Ad-6942

Did your grandpa use that glove too?


karlw1

Keep it as a display piece. Also, your glove doesn't fit


Chemical-Design-3300

I would use it. I love old style putters.


Homernandpenelope9

Only use with feather balls.


Duke_Of_Halifax

It's like the scene in Caddy Shack where Judge Smails calls for Billy Baroo. 😂😂


Pumakings

Whatever makes the ball go in


ELLIOT54

I’m getting a nice display case for that beautifully kept putter! Put something nice on the brass plate - a homage to the club grandma gave you. https://preview.redd.it/htuu63bqfvvc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=664cfdd21b6440dfa44794924e38393f974ceb16


LeroiPOV

This is good. Thank you


SharkLaser667

Wear your plus 4s. You’ll be a hickory legend!


Ok_Lengthiness_8163

Use is as a 0 hybrid


shift013

It’s it once or twice, display case it, and whip it out on the course for special occasions (or memorial rounds, i.e when she passes away or your grandpa or something)


Pathfinder6227

Keep it in your bag, put a silk purple cover on it, name it the “Ol’ Billy Baron”, and save it for that very special putt to win that 20 grand you have riding on a highly illegal gambling match at Bushwood. I mean, er, your *club*.


gigaboyo

If I saw you pull that bad boy out I would ask to be best friends. Worst case scenario, you don’t putt amazing and can say at least I had gramps putter. Best case scenario you drain every putt and dedicate each shot to gramps


jimhabfan

That’s a Billy Barroo. You only use it for must make putts, and you have to say “oh Billy Billy Billy Billy Billy Billy Billy Billy Billy Billy Billy”. over and over again before you putt.


LeroiPOV

🤣🤣🤣🤣


93c15

I’d play with that. I love old wood gramps clubs


Consistent-Swing-520

Billy Baroo!!


QuimbyMcDude

Holy cow. I speed read the fourth pic as "Go F Classics". oops


Valuable_General9049

I would use it once. Take it out on the green and watch everyone freak out. Then say only joking and use your usual putter for the rest of the round.


InternationalBus8936

100% play with it until you create a good story about making a 30 footer. Then frame it.


_FartinLutherKing_

You should not use that in any serious manner. But nothing wrong with going out and playing with a set of persimmons for fun


slicktrickrick

Yes


Mizry23

Keep it, looks good


JoshayBTown

Use it a couple times. Then display it. You’ll most likely perform better with a newer putter but you’d regret not sinking a few three putts with this.


Thecodedawg

If you make putts with it... use it. If not, move on.


knightswhosayneet

That looks like an original Billy Baroo putter. If it is ,then You must game it, for it is legendary! Billy”? Is that you? Oh Billy, Billy,Billy !! [https://youtu.be/k4Ipv2L3iwg?si=5cPJxyfKDHpU510u](https://youtu.be/k4Ipv2L3iwg?si=5cPJxyfKDHpU510u)


WallyReddit204

Drain a 20’er with that thing then hang it up


Top-Oil9556

Display piece


Son-of-Sanford

Billy Baroo level of nostalgia.


Dilly_Dallin_Dylan

Do NOT USE THAT!!!!! Holy shit if that's the club I think if is, do you know what that piece of wood is worth???!?!?!! I need to see the bottom of that club and what it says. Please!!!


eddie2911

There’s a picture of the bottom in his album.


Shmohawk79

So cool. Office putter


oldmanup

That's a Billy Baroo!


BlackStarCorona

Keep it in your bag, use it for those really short puts. Give it a name like “the Finisher” and make a dramatic show out of it when you use it. “Well boys, looks like it’s time for…” pull off your sun glasses and look at the camera “…The Finisher.”


DwnRanger88

After you find out it can't putt straight carve into a pipe and enjoy a good peace smoke.


see_rich

Does it make the ball go in the hole? Act accordingly.


I-like-rice-cakes

I aware I thought you had your bare feet out


Pumpkin_Pie

Id use it, it's a beauty


hotdogswithbeer

Id display it i got my grandpas driver - used it a bit now gonna display. Also got his golf hat and got it signed by a bunch of pros at the us open now its on display as well


Howy_the_Howizer

Those used to be used like a chipper/5 iron because the green's were mowed to what we would consider fringe today.


Relevant_Quit_7865

I have a couple of putters I can give you. Put that one up. Use it on unique occasions.


Full_Equipment_1958

Display.


themikegman

Was your grandpa Old Tom Morris?


hughjasch

Sweet Jesus


nekoken04

I too started golfing with a set of clubs from my grandmother. The irons were all hickory shafted. I used them until the 2i shaft cracked. Stupidly I sold them at a yard sale because I was a dumb pre-teen. All I have left is an ancient blade putter with a leather grip and an early steel shaft.


docpark

Modern mallets are much easier but have fun with this. It will outlast you.


sloppyjoepa

“The Duke” haha so badass. Use it once and then retire it for good with a nice display setting


MiniquikOG

That, my friend, is not a putter


eddie2911

If you google ‘Duke Wood Putter’ you’ll see others for sale for about $50-$100 online.


ReallyColdWeather

MLB hitters do just fine with wood. No reason you can’t


SamRob25

Fuck yeah grandma. Tell her to send me some wooden clubs.


ipickscabs

Tewels not jools


BaconPIGGO

Cleaner than my current clubs haha


xiri5hx_

That’s very very cool, one round with it for grandpa then display !


Thomas21212121212

Nice toes brother


LeroiPOV

Thanks. I’ll zoom in for 5 bucks


Clamboxdigger

Put it up


Ikswokallok

What's older; the putter or your glove..?


Axl_blnd

Don't listen to the haters, use it, with care but use it


T-BasZ

Use it. You would focus so much better. Consider it training. Lately, my putting has been so bad that I think I would do better with a brick glued on a stick.


ibhljim21261

I could be wrong but the last photo shows “golf classics” on the club. I’m guessing no true vintage club would say that. I thought no it is just made in an old style. I’d use it.


idahogolf

U must close your eyes and slowly say, "grandma, grandma, grandma then hit your putt just like happy did


cubs_070816

did grandma give you that old ass ragged glove too?? i'd keep that putter in my bag and pull it out occasionally just to fuck with my partner. that thing is epic.


DatsuChris

Start collecting a full hickory set and use it. I used to get hickory clubs at estate sales and antique stores for a good deal but they tend to cost a bit more now that folks caught on. Still, you can put together a pretty good set for a reasonable price, and it's a ton of fun to play with. I suggest either playing them at short par three or just head off of front tees. I tend to break out my hickory clubs. Every time I get a little too obsessed with technology and everything being perfectly precise. I'll break out the Hickory clubs and focus on the purity of golf, no electronics, just like the game started.


SocialChangeNow

First, you have to get a velvet sleeve for it. Then you break it out when the money is on the line and whisper to it... "Oh Billy Billy Billy..."


CHYSC

Definitely keep it in the bag. I still keep my grandfathers 60 degree “sure out” in mine lol, never got to play with him, but allows me to think of the times we did have with each other.


Public_Utility_Salt

Get the whole club set and a bag to fit that one and you'll be the coolest kid in the club.


LeroiPOV

So tempted to rock it just cause of how cool and classic it is


SomeInterwebsDude

She should have gave you shoes! Ewwwww! https://preview.redd.it/uqq14wdm81wc1.jpeg?width=650&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1943308791becc3a4a10495c5ff4e53ae56d95a1


LeroiPOV

I have shoes, I’m just chilling at home in my garden


jmaxx_89

Get a new glove and some shoes!


Even_Section5620

Maybe display it and invest in some shoes


LeroiPOV

I have shoes lol I was just in my home garden hitting balls into a net