User:WhaleyTim/Sandbox : Hugh Philp

Hugh Philp (1786 - 1856) was one of the most celebrated golf club makers of his era.

Born in Cameron Bridge in Fife he moved to nearby St Andrews to establish a carpentry, joinery and housepainting business. . In 1812 he started to repair and then make golf clubs as a sideline. This sideline became a great success and he subsequently opened a shop and workshop adjacent to the links. His clubs were in great demand by the leading players of the day, and 1819 Philp was appointed as club-maker to the Society of Golfers at St. Andrews (later to become the Royal and Ancient Golf Club).

Today his clubs are highly desirable as collectors items.