The Forgotten Art of Putter Making

Step inside the workshop of Otey Crisman III - one of the last master craftsmen building handmade hickory putters completely by hand. We explore how these antique putters were engineered before modern golf brands like Scotty Cameron, Titleist, TaylorMade, or Ping took over the PGA Tour. In this workshop tour and golf history documentary, we go behind the scenes to uncover the lost art of classic club making. Watch the step-by-step process of crafting a custom putter: from sand casting brass inserts and hand-stamping putter heads, to tuning hickory shafts by ear and wrapping classic leather grips. We also dive into deep golf history, sharing vintage stories about Augusta National, The Masters, and legends like Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and Jimmy Demerit. Use code TREY10 for 10% off any Otey Putter This isn’t just a putter… it’s history. Join the legacy at OteyThree.com: http://www.oteythree.com Follow Otey Putters on Instagram: @otey_putters 00:00 - Inside Otey Crisman's Workshop 01:34 - How Vintage Putters Are Sand Cast 03:34 - Hand-Shaping the Putter Head 05:18 - Testing Hickory Shafts by Sound & Feel 06:40 - Hand-Wrapping a Classic Leather Grip 11:38 - A Putter Surprise 13:08 - Augusta, The Masters & Golf History #golf #putters #craftsmanship #handmade #hickorygolf