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Hey guys.

There's a resurgence in interest in all things George Knudson, a golf ball striker supreme. Perhaps more on some other web sites but Id thought Id post this here for all to see ..... Happy new year to all and to all the best for the coming year.

When I was a kid I recall a golf magazine in which George was identified as the best fairway wood player of all time .....as selected by Ben Hogan. Cant remember which magazine it was . I recently saw a video on Sevam's site in which Jackie Burke said Ben preferred to hit his 4 wood , so he could trap it and hit down on it. Well George as most people know had a great affection for Mr Hogan , made a study of him actually and I can report that his 4 wood was beyond well worn whereas his 3 wood was relatively unscathed.


Here are some photos of George's 4 wood from my club makers shop, a man who worked on Georges clubs for years. Upon George's death they refinished his woods and racked them for prosperity . Here are the photos for your enjoyment.

The four wood is heavy its head filled with lead, the butt end counter balanced with a threaded rod stuck into a feril and then glued into the but end.........It swing weights at D1 but would be about D4 without the counter balancing. The overall weight is 14.5 ounces , about 2 ounces heavier than normal...doesnt sound like much but its really hefty to the hands.

To manage this weight its shafted with what Im told is one of the stiffest shafts going an old Brunswick FM 8 , tipped. This despite the fact that George was not a long hitter or brisk loader.

Its an old Mizuno persimmon but the super heavy feel when you swing it is seductive. Like a sledge hammer. Despite its small head I had the feeling that I could hit anything with it........just plow through the ball.

Not sure why the photos are upside down......weird .....cant seem to get them right side up . Sorry.