Eastern Air Lines Golf Towel
Bring an aviation classic onto the course with an Eastern Air Lines Golf Towel. Eastern’s name carries the energy of American travel at scale, from its early air-mail heritage to its major hubs and routes linking Miami, Atlanta, New York, the Northeast, and the Caribbean. The airline’s memorable Shuttle and jet-age milestones make it a natural subject for collectors who appreciate travel history with character. A practical course companion, it also makes a distinctive conversation piece for golfers with airline ties.
Eastern Air Lines operated as a United States trunk carrier from 1926 to 1991. Its roots included Florida Airways and Pitcairn Aviation, which held a late-1920s air-mail contract between New York City and Atlanta. Clement Keys bought Pitcairn in 1929 and renamed it Eastern Air Transport in 1930; after General Motors acquired the company and the Airmail Act of 1934 reshaped its leadership, it became Eastern Air Lines. Eddie Rickenbacker bought Eastern in 1938, guiding a period of growth. The airline expanded through purchases including Colonial Airlines in 1956, Mackey Airlines in 1967, Caribair in 1973, and Braniff International's South American routes in 1982. Eastern introduced its New York-Washington-Boston Shuttle in 1961 and was first to fly the Boeing 727 in 1964. Texas Air acquired Eastern in 1986. Labor conflict, debt, and competition followed, and Eastern ceased flying on January 19, 1991. American Airlines acquired many Miami routes, while Delta acquired Atlanta gates and many L-1011 aircraft.
Light, quick-drying, and built to travel with you on the course. This compact golf towel slips onto your bag with a solid gold grommet and ring, so it’s always within reach between swings. The dense microfiber weave soaks up moisture and cleans clubfaces without scratching. Its subtle printed logo sits low on the cloth for an understated look that won’t distract from your setup. Carry it clipped to your bag, loop it on your cart, or toss it in your travel kit—this towel is quietly reliable when the round gets long or the weather changes.
Product features
- Microfiber blend (80% polyester, 20% polyamide) for strength and durability
- Highly absorbent weave that dries quickly
- Compact one-size design: 16" × 24" (40.64cm × 60.96cm)
- Gold grommet with ring for easy attachment to golf bags or clips
- Single-side print with a low-profile logo placement
Care instructions
- Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle
| 16'' × 24'' | |
| Width, in | 16.00 |
| Length, in | 24.00 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle