Decisions of the Equipment Committee of the Society of Hickory Golfers
August 18, 2006
 

Tad Moore Golf Submissions for Approval:
 

The Equipment Committee of the Society of Hickory Golfers has examined 
two sets of reproduction hickory golf clubs which have been submitted 
by Tad Moore. One, is the "Tad Moore" line, and the second, is the 
"Tad Moore/Old Tom Morris" line. Based on personal inspection of woods 
and irons by each member of the Equipment Committee, both sets of golf 
clubs are approved for SOHG competitions which permit participation with 
reproduction hickory golf clubs.
 

Combined Era Clubs Prohibited:
 

A question has been submitted to the Equipment Committee in regard to the 
application of post-hickory era heads (which were made for steel shafts) 
to hickory shafts. Such assemblies will be referred to as 
"Combined Era Clubs." The Equipment Committee believes Combined Era Clubs 
are counter to the spirit of competition with hickory shafted golf clubs, 
whether such clubs are authentic or approved reproductions. 
Therefore, Combined Era Clubs are not permitted for any competition which 
is sanctioned by the Society of Hickory Golfers.
 

Steel Core Shafts Prohibited:
 

A question has been submitted to the Equipment Committee in regard to the 
use of steel shafted golf clubs which are laminated with wood, plastic or 
other material giving a hickory appearance. Such laminated clubs are 
considered to be steel shafted and are therefore not permitted for any 
competition which is sanctioned by the Society of Hickory Golfers.
 

Respectfully submitted,
 

SOHG Equipment Committee
Randy Jensen
Chuck McMullin
John Crow Miller