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120211_WMM8415 12th February

Ben Sayers

Not a self portrait! This is a wooden carving of Ben Sayers in North Berwick, my home town.
He is (was) famous in golfing circles as a player but also as the maker of golf balls and clubs.
He started his company in 1876 and you can still buy equipment branded with his name.
He was only 5' 3" but a good golfer and almost won the Open in St Andrews in 1888.
I don't play golf but appreciate the golf courses in North Berwick as places to walk my dogs!


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Gary Winters13-Feb-2011 18:02
My father used to say that golf was a great excuse for taking a walk with beautiful scenery. Looks like you might agree.
David Hobbs12-Feb-2011 20:43
Wonderful old carving, beautifully reproduced.
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