1953 Macgregor Tourney 925 Stainless (2-9 iron) - in Burnt Neck Graphitti (raw) Finish
1953 Macgregor Tourney 925 Stainless (2-9 iron)
<JUST ADD SHAFTS>
The 925s are not just another example of mid-century golf design—they’re a pivot point. A statement that MacGregor was no longer just a clubmaker, but a tastemaker.
Look at any of the 8 irons from the toe and you’ll see it: top lines starting to square up, hosels just a touch shorter, heel-to-toe shaping that says “workable” instead of “medieval.” You can feel the shift, the move away from purely artisan tools to something that looks—almost—like a modern performance blade. And yet they don’t give away the artistry. There’s still a hand-ground flow to the soles, a little soul in the shaping. Every one of these heads was touched by a grinder whose hands were likely trained in the Great Depression and perfected during WWII.
So, In these and a few other ways, the great MacGregor hit its stride with the Tourney 925 irons. This set lives at the crossroads of vintage (turn of century > mid century) charm and more modern sensibility: still hand-ground, still steeped in pre-war craftsmanship, but now sporting shapes and profiles that finally start to resemble what you might find in a modern bag - today!.
The Tourney line was always MacGregor’s proving ground—the canvas for its best forgers and grinders, the favorite of serious players who didn’t want gimmicks, just feel. The 925s came with something new for the time: a full set of stainless-plated heads.
While earlier irons relied on chrome over soft carbon steel or even rust-prone raw finishes, this was a moment of evolution. Stainless meant durability without sacrificing aesthetics. They wore their age with pride—aging like good leather or vinyl, not rusting into oblivion. It was a MacGregor move at that point, and one can maybe ;) see why Mr. Penna ruffled so many feathers at such an institution). But the man and company agreed on one thing. Always strive to use the best. materials.
MacGregor, at this point, was still orbiting the sun that was Tommy Armour. His name had been stamped on thousands of MacGregor sets by the ’40s and ‘50s, lending credibility and cachet to players who trusted him not just because of his three majors, but because of the clubs he endorsed. The 925s aren’t Tommy Armour signature irons per se, but they exist squarely in the long shadow of his influence. That mix of elegant muscle and playable shape—the hallmarks of Armour’s taste—are right here in these heads.
For collectors, the 925s are a line in the sand. Older MacGregor blades have that ghost-of-Jones feel—narrow, high-toe, almost spooky in their minimalism.
The 925s? They walk up to the modern era, knock on the door, and say “let’s see how we can evolve this thing without losing our roots.” They aren’t gimmicky, they don’t scream “prototype,” but they carry a quiet confidence—like they knew what was coming and were ready for it.
Whether you display these, play these (please do!!!!), or build something custom from their bones, you’re holding more than just a set of stainless steel (post Ken’s finish , mostly stainless steel) heads.
More pictures and written content on the way soon (as needed) on these legends.
Listing Details:
Heads:
8 1953 Macgregor Tourney Tommy Armour 925 Stainless head
Ferrules:
8 BBFCo Ferrules - now you can choose to mix and match as we have done in some pics or go with the rainbows with black bases….both look superb.
Grips:
8 Grips of your choosing
Condition:
Narrowly short of minty; we feel incredibly lucky to have found a set in this shape bc it is required for Ken’s finish to REALLY pop. And it does.
Finish:
Burnt Neck Graphitti (raw) by Ken Uselton
The stainless coating has been altered and in somecases thinned or removed, or had the underlying carbon steel darkened. The neck is something also entirely new for us (this Iron’s unique plating process made the former part, possible, frankly.
Assembly:
Included in price of the heads + ferrules + grips - we don’t charge additional, we simply send you an invoice for the shafts.
1953 Macgregor Tourney 925 Stainless (2-9 iron)
<JUST ADD SHAFTS>
The 925s are not just another example of mid-century golf design—they’re a pivot point. A statement that MacGregor was no longer just a clubmaker, but a tastemaker.
Look at any of the 8 irons from the toe and you’ll see it: top lines starting to square up, hosels just a touch shorter, heel-to-toe shaping that says “workable” instead of “medieval.” You can feel the shift, the move away from purely artisan tools to something that looks—almost—like a modern performance blade. And yet they don’t give away the artistry. There’s still a hand-ground flow to the soles, a little soul in the shaping. Every one of these heads was touched by a grinder whose hands were likely trained in the Great Depression and perfected during WWII.
So, In these and a few other ways, the great MacGregor hit its stride with the Tourney 925 irons. This set lives at the crossroads of vintage (turn of century > mid century) charm and more modern sensibility: still hand-ground, still steeped in pre-war craftsmanship, but now sporting shapes and profiles that finally start to resemble what you might find in a modern bag - today!.
The Tourney line was always MacGregor’s proving ground—the canvas for its best forgers and grinders, the favorite of serious players who didn’t want gimmicks, just feel. The 925s came with something new for the time: a full set of stainless-plated heads.
While earlier irons relied on chrome over soft carbon steel or even rust-prone raw finishes, this was a moment of evolution. Stainless meant durability without sacrificing aesthetics. They wore their age with pride—aging like good leather or vinyl, not rusting into oblivion. It was a MacGregor move at that point, and one can maybe ;) see why Mr. Penna ruffled so many feathers at such an institution). But the man and company agreed on one thing. Always strive to use the best. materials.
MacGregor, at this point, was still orbiting the sun that was Tommy Armour. His name had been stamped on thousands of MacGregor sets by the ’40s and ‘50s, lending credibility and cachet to players who trusted him not just because of his three majors, but because of the clubs he endorsed. The 925s aren’t Tommy Armour signature irons per se, but they exist squarely in the long shadow of his influence. That mix of elegant muscle and playable shape—the hallmarks of Armour’s taste—are right here in these heads.
For collectors, the 925s are a line in the sand. Older MacGregor blades have that ghost-of-Jones feel—narrow, high-toe, almost spooky in their minimalism.
The 925s? They walk up to the modern era, knock on the door, and say “let’s see how we can evolve this thing without losing our roots.” They aren’t gimmicky, they don’t scream “prototype,” but they carry a quiet confidence—like they knew what was coming and were ready for it.
Whether you display these, play these (please do!!!!), or build something custom from their bones, you’re holding more than just a set of stainless steel (post Ken’s finish , mostly stainless steel) heads.
More pictures and written content on the way soon (as needed) on these legends.
Listing Details:
Heads:
8 1953 Macgregor Tourney Tommy Armour 925 Stainless head
Ferrules:
8 BBFCo Ferrules - now you can choose to mix and match as we have done in some pics or go with the rainbows with black bases….both look superb.
Grips:
8 Grips of your choosing
Condition:
Narrowly short of minty; we feel incredibly lucky to have found a set in this shape bc it is required for Ken’s finish to REALLY pop. And it does.
Finish:
Burnt Neck Graphitti (raw) by Ken Uselton
The stainless coating has been altered and in somecases thinned or removed, or had the underlying carbon steel darkened. The neck is something also entirely new for us (this Iron’s unique plating process made the former part, possible, frankly.
Assembly:
Included in price of the heads + ferrules + grips - we don’t charge additional, we simply send you an invoice for the shafts.
1953 Macgregor Tourney 925 Stainless (2-9 iron)
<JUST ADD SHAFTS>
The 925s are not just another example of mid-century golf design—they’re a pivot point. A statement that MacGregor was no longer just a clubmaker, but a tastemaker.
Look at any of the 8 irons from the toe and you’ll see it: top lines starting to square up, hosels just a touch shorter, heel-to-toe shaping that says “workable” instead of “medieval.” You can feel the shift, the move away from purely artisan tools to something that looks—almost—like a modern performance blade. And yet they don’t give away the artistry. There’s still a hand-ground flow to the soles, a little soul in the shaping. Every one of these heads was touched by a grinder whose hands were likely trained in the Great Depression and perfected during WWII.
So, In these and a few other ways, the great MacGregor hit its stride with the Tourney 925 irons. This set lives at the crossroads of vintage (turn of century > mid century) charm and more modern sensibility: still hand-ground, still steeped in pre-war craftsmanship, but now sporting shapes and profiles that finally start to resemble what you might find in a modern bag - today!.
The Tourney line was always MacGregor’s proving ground—the canvas for its best forgers and grinders, the favorite of serious players who didn’t want gimmicks, just feel. The 925s came with something new for the time: a full set of stainless-plated heads.
While earlier irons relied on chrome over soft carbon steel or even rust-prone raw finishes, this was a moment of evolution. Stainless meant durability without sacrificing aesthetics. They wore their age with pride—aging like good leather or vinyl, not rusting into oblivion. It was a MacGregor move at that point, and one can maybe ;) see why Mr. Penna ruffled so many feathers at such an institution). But the man and company agreed on one thing. Always strive to use the best. materials.
MacGregor, at this point, was still orbiting the sun that was Tommy Armour. His name had been stamped on thousands of MacGregor sets by the ’40s and ‘50s, lending credibility and cachet to players who trusted him not just because of his three majors, but because of the clubs he endorsed. The 925s aren’t Tommy Armour signature irons per se, but they exist squarely in the long shadow of his influence. That mix of elegant muscle and playable shape—the hallmarks of Armour’s taste—are right here in these heads.
For collectors, the 925s are a line in the sand. Older MacGregor blades have that ghost-of-Jones feel—narrow, high-toe, almost spooky in their minimalism.
The 925s? They walk up to the modern era, knock on the door, and say “let’s see how we can evolve this thing without losing our roots.” They aren’t gimmicky, they don’t scream “prototype,” but they carry a quiet confidence—like they knew what was coming and were ready for it.
Whether you display these, play these (please do!!!!), or build something custom from their bones, you’re holding more than just a set of stainless steel (post Ken’s finish , mostly stainless steel) heads.
More pictures and written content on the way soon (as needed) on these legends.
Listing Details:
Heads:
8 1953 Macgregor Tourney Tommy Armour 925 Stainless head
Ferrules:
8 BBFCo Ferrules - now you can choose to mix and match as we have done in some pics or go with the rainbows with black bases….both look superb.
Grips:
8 Grips of your choosing
Condition:
Narrowly short of minty; we feel incredibly lucky to have found a set in this shape bc it is required for Ken’s finish to REALLY pop. And it does.
Finish:
Burnt Neck Graphitti (raw) by Ken Uselton
The stainless coating has been altered and in somecases thinned or removed, or had the underlying carbon steel darkened. The neck is something also entirely new for us (this Iron’s unique plating process made the former part, possible, frankly.
Assembly:
Included in price of the heads + ferrules + grips - we don’t charge additional, we simply send you an invoice for the shafts.