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I am a collector of signature balls.Just found a Royal Maxfli with the name or nickname "Tad" on side in script. Is this a touring or club pro ?
Tom Haze

Dale Concannon writes:

Such is the popularity of golf that enthusiasts have collected items connected with the game – known as 'golfiana' – for many years now. However, despite what you may have heard about thousands of pounds being paid at auction for old clubs, balls, books, balls etc., the reality is only a small percentage of items are worth more than a nominal amount. That said, there is nothing connected with golf, no matter how remotely, that is not of interest to some enthusiast. Collectibility, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder and what might be looked upon as a real 'find' by one collector can be dismissed as worthless by another. Therefore when judging the financial value of your golfing item/s you have to bare this important fact in mind. What I have done is offer an estimate of its value but to the right collector it might be worth more and to the wrong one less. That is the fun of golfing antiques.

Regarding your golfing item/s:

Golf balls used by professionals do have some value but unless it is Tiger Woods who used it, not very much. As for 'Tad' I can only suggest Tad Moore the ex professional, turned famous putter maker. Best regards, DALE CONCANNON (Golf Today Memorabilia Expert)