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First in should be noted that in 1913 the club numbering
system had yet to be developed so clubs had names instead of numbers, and what
was important is what the physical specifications were as opposed to any
branding.
All competitors clubs were hickory shafted as steel shafts were not allowed in
USGA sanctioned events until 1924. Also noteworthy is that a driver is still a
driver and a putter still a putter.
What surprised me when I first saw the list was that
Francis played with only 10 clubs. At the time there was no limit on the number
of clubs one could use and I have wondered how this selection compared with
others playing in the Open.
Now I realize at the time the sand wedge had not yet
made it debut, but it is interesting to note the Francis's most lofted club was
his Mashie-Niblick. Reports show that Francis made more than one very good bunker
shot during the tournament, look at this list of clubs again and think about
that.
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