Audemars Piguet x Ray Floyd “Excellence 1000” Golf Putter

This rare Audemars Piguet x Ray Floyd “Excellence 1000” Golf Putter set is a collectible blend of craftsmanship, sporting heritage, and AP’s signature refinement. The putter features a striking brass-toned head with the classic AP emblem, engraved “Excellence 1000,” and marked with the maker’s signature “J. Tate,” while the reverse showcases a polished wood inlay bearing the hand-applied signature of legendary PGA professional Ray Floyd, placing the piece within a distinguished signature-associated series rather than a conventional retail club. The two-piece wooden Pau Ferro Ironwood shaft screws together via precision-machined brass fittings and is accompanied by a leather-wrapped grip embossed “Old Design U.S.A.” The shaft itself is engraved “Especially Made for Audemars Piguet,” underscoring its bespoke nature. All components are housed in the original AP green marbled presentation box with fitted foam interior, creating a complete and display-worthy ensemble.

This specialty putter set originates from a limited promotional and VIP gifting era of the 1980s–1990s, when Audemars Piguet commissioned bespoke lifestyle objects from artisanal American makers to extend the brand’s presence into elite sporting culture. Produced in small quantities by Golf Design USA and associated with Ray Floyd’s signature line, the “Excellence 1000” series represents a refined intersection of haute horlogerie and high-level golf craftsmanship. Such fully intact sets—retaining both shaft sections, original fittings, and presentation box—are seldom encountered, particularly given their premium original cost and limited distribution to select clients and private events.

The assembled putter measures approximately 30 inches in total length, with each detachable shaft section around 15 inches, designed for compact travel and indoor putting practice.