Do Golf Clubs use trees that you would find in a non -native Arboretum?

Answer 1

There are no clubs that are used today by the modern golfer that are made of actual wood. The persimmon clubs of 'yore are a thing of the past. All "woods" now are either made of steel, titanium, carbon composite, or a combination of these materials.

The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is native to eastern North America. It is colloquially known as a "pawdad".
The most widely cultivated species is Kaki Persimmon or Kaki (柿, kaki?) (Diospyros kaki), grown for its fruit. Kaki fruit is very sweet to the taste with a soft to occasionally fibrous texture. This species, native to China, is deciduous, with broad, stiff leaves.

EDIT: note that I said "modern golfer", I did not say ALL golfers. I know that some people still prefer persimmon woods, but for distance and forgiveness they are inferior to modern golf equipment.

Answer 2

The wood I'm most familiar with is Persimmon. It's pretty common in the US, so don't know if it is Arboretum worthy.

There were probably other types of woods used for wood heads. Tech metals are in vogue now, I hit my wood woods more consistantly than the new metal woods.

Answer 3

Adam, I beg to differ. There is a company called Louisville Golf that still makes persimmon woods, and I don't think they're the only one. There is a small but dedicated group of golfers out there who still prefer persimmon woods. They're not for everyone, but they're still pretty cool. Check out the link.

Answer 4

Do you mean what kind of trees golf corses plant as opposed to what kind of wood goes into clubs?

If so, golf clubs plant whatever trees the superintendents/committees/founders/ decide to plant.