1945-1951 Bullseye Putter - The Vintage Golfer

This is a pre Acushnet John Reuter Jr. Bullseye putter. Made a brass and simply a classic. It was a pleasure to have this in front of the camera for you. This later became the Titleist Bullseye putter.
The footage on the practice green was filmed last year (2019)
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[@seasunfoodfun]

I always play with a vintage bullseye putter left to me by my father who was the original owner, excellent putter. Thanks for the video!

[@charlesbartholomew2910]

I love my Bullseye Standard Flange with leather grip. I've had since it was new and that was 30 some years ago. It's never leaving my bag. It and I have a relationship. When I miss a putt it tells me why and when I make a putt it tells me why. What more can one ask of putter. Oh, and it didn't cost anywhere what a putter costs these days. :-)

[@kbrown4ou]

I still occasionally play a round with my Bullseye putter and am always amazed that it’s every bit as good as any of the higher-tech putters I own. You just step up and tap the ball. No fuss, no muss. Plus, it’s so fun outputting guys struggling with their latest, greatest contraptions.

[@davyjones2994]

Just found the page! Love what you are doing

[@mikestanicek6093]

got my Acusnet bulleyes old standard 48 years ago and I am still putting with it. I love it, straightforward, no distractions

[@donaldmcclenny8969]

I bought my 1962 Bullseye putter from the pro (Bill Jones at Hillcrest Golf course in 1962. The best I've ever had.

[@oissatop]

I’ve hot this in my bag. I have been playing with this putter since 1995

[@doct0rnic]

I'm 36 years old, my first bag of golf clubs I had as a kid came from a yard sale and it had a bulls eye aucushnet putter. I always loved the shape and feel and I still use it today as my main putter

[@richardalvanos7435]

I am 70 years old and I have never putted with one and I found one in a goodwill store. It is in great condition and even has the Bulls Eye golf pride Titleist grip. I'm going on a golf trip this weekend and can't wait to try it. Thanks for your video. Richard Alvanos

[@SpitSharp]

I like the brass putters. I have a Diamond Head barrel putter form the 70's. When at a company golf tournament we had a putting contest and the crowd was looking at my putter like it was from outer space, there was one guy took a picture of it to search what it was all about. I do love the old vintage putters. Thank you.

[@JDumasRochelle]

It is an excellent putter. I have 2 of them. One is circa 1965 model with Reuter's name and Acushnet and Bullseye on it. Putted with it and a pre-1940's Tommy Armour Silver Scot model Iron Master's 3852s. The post 1940 models were called Iron Master (no apostrophe s). Never tried a mallet head putter in my competitive days but recently acquired an Otey Chrisman mallet head. Otey's were arguably more popular than Bullseye in the 50's by the players but they cost in the mid 60's $25 while a Bullseye was $15. In my opinion, the Otey with the hickory shaft is the best putter for feel that I've ever stoked.

[@SCTV59]

I have gone back to one of these after 43 years golfing and myriads of putters. Pulled the Odessey this year and the bulls eye is in the BAG! Awesome putter.

[@JeffLynch-pz7ig]

I use this bullseye putter every round I play yes I have used most all new putters and still come back to the bullseye. At 64 years old and holding a 6 handicap I’ll never play with a different putter. Love it.

[@johndonohoe3778]

I had a Titlelist 1980’s model which I traded in for a Ping Anser, which I traded in yesterday 1/2/2020 for a brand new Odessey r2 I works. Happy New Year.

[@barnard861]

Yes! I just picked up the Acushnet version of this putter and I can’t wait to play it.

[@garyprincipato2637]

Got it last Friday! It's in very fine condition! New Pro Only grip and has the Woodlands emblem on the back. Acushnet Old Standard model. Finely tarnished! Can't miss with it and when I do I can feel it right away! much better then any other putter I have! Love the weight, feel and balance! Glad I watched your video on this fine old putter! Keep up the good work. Thanks!

[@user-ve2oz3ks7p]

Interesting that there is such a buzz around LAB putters just now when this did it 50 years back! I have the Slazenger Eaglet circa 1964 which has to be a licensed copy. Put a John Daly Kangaroo-hide grip on it and still use it on the links in summer!

[@SportDystonieCentrum]

Thanks for you extreme enthousiastic video. Just ordered 10 of them for my Dutch Yips Study, the Wilson version. Beautifull feel and look and perfect for my study. To be continued.

[@gobucky3610]

I've gamed a Bullseye for the past 20 years. I currently have a Wilson Augusta in the bag, as well as a vintage Acushnet Bullseye with an aluminum shaft. I love 'em and attribute using them to why I'm such a good putter. No gimmicks, just feel.

[@GrassRoots-fp4ty]

I just watched the final round of the 86 masters a few weeks ago. Awesome you mentioned that.

[@doc0428]

I have just recently started looking for and collecting vintage putters. Your channel has shed light on many questions that I have. I have just acquired a Flanged Bullseye with an offset and a perfect Satin Flair Tip shaft with all silk screening and length decal present. It was re gripped at some point. I believe 1967 was the year of release for this variant. This one I have dated at 1967 to 74 as it does not have Titleist stamped on it. Only Acushnet and John Reuter design. Fantastic feeling putter, very soft. It is not as difficult to use as some folks may believe.

[@johnzo70]

Beautiful putter .I have this one .also have a right hand flange model and the mallet II model all three feel lovely to putt with .I really enjoy your content keep up the great work

[@fossil-bit8439]

I recently picked up an Acushnet bullseye and polished the head with brass polish and put a ping pistol grip on it and it’s now one of my favorite putters.

[@scottderonde1062]

My dutch grandfather had this club head, with a bambo shaft. Might start using it.

[@samuelstewart1492]

Good review. This is an oldie but a goodie.

[@75flyer]

I have an Acushnet Bullseye La Femme. It was my Grandmothers. It doesn’t suit my eye as far as playing it but it is an awesome vintage piece! Keep up the content! Love it!

[@curtismelick2513]

Still have mine from the seventies. Leather grip and fluted shaft. No flange.

[@thebigeasy8609]

Now your talking! Love love love this putter. I've had the Acushnet version sold it and bought the Dynacraft copy of this style putter. Like the Dynacraft version better it just had a sweeter feel to me. It feels heavier that's why I like it. Still use the putter so easy to lag not the best for shorter putts. Just doesn't line up like the modern mallets. That being said I'd rather miss a putt or two with this than use one of these hideous new mallets. Keep up the good work Mr Vintage Golfer.

[@BrianMacO]

One thing that's underappreciated about the Bullseye is that it's very easy to line up. Also, you get excellent feedback on your stroke with them. I think there's still a place for them in the modern game.

[@tobysettle8595]

Is that not a Bulls Eye stamping to the right of the model stampings? It may not say Bulls Eye but it certainly looks like the image itself. These remain timeless gems. Recently found a pristine '57 - '60 Wide Blade model, satin finish fluted shaft, original cord grip. These still play beautifully, even in this age of technological advances.

[@tomnelson8515]

I believe DF is Deep Face (note how tall the face is). 5 is for 35 inches long. S is the standard grip vs the paddle grip. (Johnny Miller's Bullseye he won so many tournament with had a paddle grip if I recall.) And M is for Medium lie. Very nice putter made before Acushnet (Titleist) purchased them. Best putter ever made.

[@ng8981]

Nice! I have one Acushnet Bullseye and a couple of John Letters "Golden Goose" models (which are more common over here in the UK) and they all putt great.

[@chadbourneharris1091]

I used the blade version ( with a pointed toe) for a few months. I remember not being impressed but not being disappointed either. Soon after I replaced it with a ping anser milled. As a gift to myself. But I am curious to take it back out again.

[@sloebone7399]

I played with half a dozen different versions of these things. Light blade, heavy blade, standard, flanged, offset... they even made a heal shafted flanged version shaped like that iron master. At $30 or $40 new, they were easy to collect.

[@garyprincipato2637]

Just got one on ebay and can't wait to get it!

[@GrumpyTy34er]

I got a bullseye... or 7. Literally 7. I got one from pre-1957 era all the way up to the (probably) 1994 Titleist Scotty Cameron Bullseye. I also have one that might be from exactly 1957, which I believe is the year Acushnet entered the partner ship with them (still says Patent Pending and Acushnet, but doesn't have the trademark symbols or the putter outline from that era; it's kinda weird).

[@RollYourRock]

Pretty rare pre-Acushnet Bulls Eye putter, but unfortunately the shaft has been replaced. The fluted area gives it away. The flutes on these early pre-Acushnet Bulls Eyes, had longer and more pointed tips.

[@jimmymac383]

I have a Lee Trevino Elpaso putter and I just love it the look and feel is amazing

[@BradW.]

Saw Cory Pavin at the Regions Tradition tournament this year and he is still using one just like that.

[@RiseUp1000]

I have an Acushnet Bulls Eye Original that I recently found hibernating in my closet for decades. Took it out to putt around the house with it and it really is solid and more forgiving than its looks. Going to take it out to the course. In addition to Miller & Kite winning US Opens with it, so did Corey Pavin.

[@markl577]

Bit of a late reply I know, but didn't Pavin use a Cleveland 'Designed By' blade for his US Open win?

[@rhv84060]

Just rocked the titleist version for my first round of the year. Surprisingly not the most difficult thing to putt with! Great feel. Little heavier feeling than the acushnet versions

[@soodlorr]

This is my first putter

[@henrikl1394]

Bullseye putter was my first putter. Still have it. But think it's a Slazinger

[@jimsvo4486]

What year would you estimate a Bullseye putter to be if on the bottom it has: Pat Pending, then under that is John Reuter Jr. and the bulls Eye symbol has nothing stamped in the center? It also has a fluted shaft and a leather grip that is perforated.

[@robertakerson7186]

I had lost the right feel with my wonderful Cameron putter when the local greens were worked on and became very fast. So I returned to my old Bullseye and was pleasantly surprised to fond that it was better to putt with than the modern one, at least for me under the present conditions. Who knew?

[@stratovani]

I picked up an Acushnet Bullseye putter last September, and have gamed it ever since. It is without a doubt the best putter I have ever used. Easy to aim, strokes straight back and straight through, is deadly and feels fantastic. It's my forever putter, and I'll be buried with it when my time comes. Get one for yourself!

[@jameswalton8873]

I my bag for over 20 years. Dependable and consistent.

[@stratovani1178]

Tom Kite won the 1992 US Open with a Bullseye putter.

[@Jdizzle5900]

Found this video doing research on my putter. Ive got a few extra words on mine and I’ve got a big Bunzl logo on the face of the putter. Any information please help.

[@diogeneslantern18]

Putt putt putter lol.. Edit: 9 months later I bought one for myself after it fixed my yips in 1 session with it. AMAZING little "putt putt" putter.

[@MrJohnr47]

Never mind that it is an ancient design- this is a great putter that is completely gameable today. You can pick one up for next to nothing and save yourself hundreds of bucks.

[@bcstones0000]

have both the "pat. pending" pre Acushnet and the "pat w/number" pre Acushnet....we can agree to disagree about the best classic putter, it would be hard to rate such putters a Babe Didrickerson putter or Walter Hagen's Tom Boy or copy of Bobby Jones Calamity Jane....I would put any of them above the Reuter/Acushnet....or even ( LOL ) the Ping Doc 17....but my go to putter is a 1958 H&B Grand Slam Mars 70 putter, my first ever putter. fun video

[@stephenpeller5188]

I’m gaming the 1996 Scotty Cameron brass flange bullseye putter and it’s never coming out of my bag!

[@jesseparra570]

Wow thats incredible! Pat Pend pre achushnet. I have a pretty nice bullseye collection, but do not have a pre achushnet one. The brass is so soft in these putters, as you know many of them are severely bag chattered. Just gives them chatacter. The feel of these is amazing! Once you find the sweet spot. Thanks for sharing, a real piece of history!!

[@gmac9284]

Nice! Do you sell old vintage clubs?

[@TheVintageGolfer]

sometimes

[@roakes1956]

I have had an Acushnet bulls eye blade putter in my bag since 1975. It has an aluminium shaft, which dates it to the late 1960's. It is an amazing putter. It sits square to the line, and the flat of the grip is square to the line of the face. It is relatively light, which is perfect for the lightning greens of the Melbourne "sand belt" courses. I had 29 puts in a round of 69 net on Wednesday, so the puts are still dropping...

[@miamistomp]

Johnny Miller used a bullseye to shoot a final-round 63 to win the 1973 U.S

[@drmichaelanker]

I have a vintage acushnet putter non REider, no no titelist. It is Classic looking but has a split in the head just in front of the hosel. I see hundreds online but only one photo k Like mine. Just curious. Comment please

[@user-zt6mq1tk8k]

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[@MentalOrder33]

I found one of those today with a red dot 🔴. Had no inscriptions. How can l find out the age and maker? The entire putter is gold.

[@scottmonthony726]

Would you be interested in one with original leather grip? This has the bulls eye logo, but no acushnet....just pat. Pending... John Reuter jr. Std m 4 p...

[@austinpenna]

Just picked one up at a garage sale for 10 bucks. Saw it in a bag and it looked like something I saw in a golf shop a few months ago. Steal? What y’all think

[@colby7703]

Tom kite at the 86 masters I think

[@georgekhach6692]

Have you ever seen an EAGLEFLITE- 1 Bottom Stamped Putter

[@jonaspareja]

I got LÁ femme model. What does that mean?

[@haraldversteegden2562]

I have the Titeleist in the bag

[@geoffcohen613]

still use on on fast greens.

[@legless4767]

You need to grow a mustache…not sure why…but you should do it

[@indyjoe36ify]

I really don't like the look of those

[@MrJohnr47]

Muggle!

[@indyjoe36ify]

@@MrJohnr47 ha