— SoHG Approved — Authentic Hickory Clubs, Clothing & Accessories
Handcrafted hickory golf clubs and vintage inspired apparel, rooted in the heritage of the home of golf.
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Divine Inspiration: An Authentic Maxwell Design
It was sweltering — the kind of heat that makes the air itself feel heavy. Sitting in a small country church in St. Andrews West, Ontario, the Humidex read 42°C. That's over 107°F. Arizona hot. But as they say, it was not so much the heat as the humidity. Whether heat stroke or epiphany...
"Create a simple, sturdy, and reliable set of Hickory golf clubs for the new to Hickory golfer — Something truly playable, forgiving and authentic... and make them affordable enough that anyone can feel the spirit of the game,"
The concept was straightforward: a "short set" of carefully chosen clubs — a Niblick, Mashie-Niblick, Mashie, Jigger/Midiron, Brassie, and a Putter — all the essentials a player would ever need to embrace the game's timeless charm. Each club crafted from an original Maxwell with balance, beauty, and the resilience to withstand both the learning curve and the test of time.
Robert Maxwell's 1910 patent produced the first truly engineered golf-club head. Rather than simply shaping a traditional iron, Maxwell deliberately removed weight from the hosel and repositioned it along the sole, lowering the centre of gravity and improving balance, stability and launch. This revolutionary approach produced a club that was easier and more forgiving to play — making the Maxwell pattern the ideal foundation for every Hawes of St. Andrews West iron.
St. Andrews West Church
The birthplace of the idea — a small country church in St. Andrews West, Ontario, where a moment of heat-induced clarity changed everything.
THE HAWES ST. ANDREWS WEST SHORT SET
Six Clubs that Capture the Soul of Hickory Golf
Each club in the set is hand-selected to serve a unique purpose — together they cover the full range of shots you'll ever need, from tee to green, while keeping the experience pure and uncluttered. Hickory golf isn't about having fourteen clubs; it's about learning the feel, the rhythm, and the creativity of every strike.
THE SHORT SET PHILOSOPHY
"This six-club configuration reflects golf's earliest ethos — simplicity and creativity over complexity."
With these clubs, a beginner can learn every shot: drive, fairway wood, long iron, approach, chip, and putt — without being overwhelmed.
The idea isn't to limit — it's to liberate.
When you can make these six clubs sing, you've truly learned the game.
THE DRIVER
Brassie
Your tee club — the longest in the set. The Brassie gets you off the tee and down the fairway with authority.
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Jigger / Midiron
Versatile and reliable from the fairway or rough. A mid-distance workhorse that rewards a smooth, controlled swing.
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Mashie
The heart of the set. The Mashie handles approach shots and teaches you the essential feel of striking a hickory club.
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Mashie-Niblick
Precision. This club bridges the gap between approach and short game with elegant versatility.
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Niblick
Your escape artist — from bunkers, rough, and tight lies around the green. High loft, maximum creativity.
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Putter
A classic blade putter to complete the set. Where every hole ends and every lesson is confirmed.
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Rediscovering Golf — One Swing at a Time
At Hawes St. Andrews West, we believe the true joy of golf lies not in overpowering the course, but in learning to play it — to understand its slopes, winds, and subtleties the way the early masters did.
Modern technology has made it easier to hit farther — but in doing so, it often strips away the art of feel, imagination, and shot-making. Hickory golf restores that artistry. Every swing demands thought, touch, and rhythm. Every round becomes a conversation with the course rather than a contest against it.
That's why we offer a complete set of authentic Hickory clubs for the price of a single modern driver — because golf was never meant to be a game of distance alone. Our goal is to make this timeless experience accessible to all: the sound of wood meeting ball, the satisfaction of a perfectly judged bump-and-run, the pride of mastering a game of finesse rather than force.
By simplifying the game — and the equipment — we bring back what made it great in the first place.
Hickory golf rewards patience, creativity, and understanding. It teaches you to swing within yourself, to adapt to the elements, and to cherish every well-struck shot — not because it went the farthest, but because it was honest and true.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
"Play the course — don't overpower it. Rediscover golf the way it was meant to be played."
A complete set of authentic Hickory clubs — for the price of a single modern driver.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Each Hawes St. Andrews West Hickory club is more than a tool — it's a piece of functional art. Every shaft is hand-turned from select Hickory, chosen for its grain, balance, and natural resilience. The soft sheen of the wood, the polished steel of the iron heads, the precisely wrapped suede grips all speak to a bygone era when craftsmanship mattered more than mass production. Subtle variations in each club's finish means that no two sets are exactly alike — a quiet reminder that golf, like art, is about individuality and expression. Together, they evoke a sense of tradition and timeless beauty, connecting every golfer to the artistry of the game itself.
THE COLLECTION
What we offer
Handcrafted Hickory Clubs
Authentic hickory shafted, Society of Hickory Golfers approved golf clubs. Individually crafted and finished to the highest standard. Each club is a piece of living history.
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Authentic Hickory Shafts
Genuine hickory shafts sourced and prepared for those who want to build or restore their own set of vintage clubs.
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Vintage-Inspired Clothing
A curated collection of golf apparel inspired by the golden age of the game — timeless style for the modern golfer.
Accessories & Gifts
Beautifully crafted golf accessories and gifts for the discerning golfer who appreciates heritage and quality.
THE CRAFT
From an Idea to a Club with Soul
Every Hawes hickory club begins as a digital design and ends as a hand-finished instrument. Follow the full journey — from shaped timber and forged iron to leatherwork, final assembly, and the moment a club finds its player.
No shortcuts. No compromises. Just the kind of making that leaves a mark on the game.
READ THE STORY"Each club is a conversation between the maker and the game."
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