Let's begin with an essential for the lover of golf history and tradition--
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| Archie Baird |
Cleek, niblick, mashie, spoon, baffy? No, they're not types of fast food, they are part of the history of golf. One visit to Archie Baird's Heritage of Golf Museum will clear it all up.
Tucked next to the Gullane Golf Club pro shop in the centre of Gullane is one of golfdom's great treasures. Small in size but large in importance, this unrivalled collection is the result of one man's passion for the tradition and history of golf. Rare early golf clubs, balls and all sorts of historical golf mechanisms and memorabilia fill the room--calling out to be noticed. And noticed they will be, for the founder and curator of the museum is here to explain them all. For example, Archie will show you why the very best early golf ball makers could only "manufacture" two per day and how the gutta percha ball not only revolutionized the golf ball but how it forced changes in golf clubs.
Tucked next to the Gullane Golf Club pro shop in the centre of Gullane is one of golfdom's great treasures. Small in size but large in importance, this unrivalled collection is the result of one man's passion for the tradition and history of golf. Rare early golf clubs, balls and all sorts of historical golf mechanisms and memorabilia fill the room--calling out to be noticed. And noticed they will be, for the founder and curator of the museum is here to explain them all. For example, Archie will show you why the very best early golf ball makers could only "manufacture" two per day and how the gutta percha ball not only revolutionized the golf ball but how it forced changes in golf clubs.
Archie Baird is a wellspring of information and colourful stories about the history of golf. The more interested you are in golf history, the more fascinating and the more generous with his time he becomes. Throughout his life, Archie has collected golfing artefacts, many of them one-of-a-kind. Former RAF pilot in WWII, veterinary surgeon, and Captain of Gullane Golf Club, Archie is a member of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. His wife, Dr. Sheila Park Baird, is the great-granddaughter of Willie Park, Sr., first winner of the Open Campionship.
The Heritage of Golf Museum is for the seriously interested. The only way to visit the collection is by phoning Archie, who is always happy to give a complementary "tour" to those genuinely seeking to explore the rich treasures of golf history. Archie Baird is an expert--engaging and articulate--with a twinkle in his eye as he enthusiastically explains his collection. You can reach him by phoning 01875 870 277. A visit to his museum is a privilege you are bound to appreciate and enjoy.
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