BEN SAYERS

Ben Sayers was formed as a company in 1873 and is thought to be the oldest golf company in the world. Ben Sayers started from humble beginnings, carrying out club repairs and making golf balls by hand from a lean-to shed adjacent to the 18th tee at North Berwick Golf Club, which was to become Ben's first shop. It was from this shed that he started to acquire a reputation as a golf club manufacturer and innovator, even making a set of clubs for King Edward VII in 1902!... Ben played in 33 British Open Championships from 1880 to 1923 and although he never managed to secure the coveted Claret Jug, he came close on many occasions, finishing in the top 10 on 12 occasions and finishing as runner up in 1888. Ben played his last Open at the age of 67 and in the following year, his final round of golf.

Also known as: Ben

Registration numbers: 01704676 (W), 05667274 (W)

VAT numbers: 145114108

Primary location: Birmingham United Kingdom