The following types of clubs have been approved for SoHG sanctioned Gutty Era tournaments:
- ANTIQUE HICKORY SHAFTED CLUBS.
This category is for equipment whose club heads were made prior in the gutty and feather ball eras and conform with all aspects of these clubs as defined in the SoHG 19th Century Club Guidelines. Refer to these guidelines for allowable renovations and all other information not mentioned here. - MODERN REPRODUCTION HICKORY SHAFTED CLUBS.
This category is for equipment made to replicate, as nearly as possible, clubs that were made for the gutty and feather ball eras.
Clubs that are currently approved in these categories are:
- Tad Moore Hickory Classics
Long Nose Series:
Driver Playclub
Spoon
Putter
Transitional Series:
Driver
Spoon
20 Degree, 30 Degree, 40 Degree, & 50 Degree Irons
Rut Niblick
- Louisville Golf Co.
Long Nose Driver
Long Nose Spoon
J. Wilson Transitional Driver
J. Wilson Transitional Spoon - Kelly Leonard
Gutty and feathery era replica woods
Seven-eight different types of clubs replicating a dozen or more early club makers.
Clubs that fall outside the above mentioned criteria are not approved for tournament play by the SoHG and are discouraged from being used. Members of the SoHG should verify that their guests, or potential new members be equipped with clubs that fall into one of the preceding categories.