The fifth-generation president of Verdin, the country's oldest maker of public street and tower clocks, says that 20 years ago the Cincinnati-based company sold about a dozen street clocks a year. In recent years, it has averaged 200 to 300 a year — ranging in price from $10,000 to $50,000 — and demand is increasing.

What is a post clock?

A street clock or post clock is a clock mounted on top of a post typically installed in a streetscape or other urban or park setting.

What golf courses have Rolex clocks?

There are only 40 clubs worldwide that have the impressive looking clocks. They can be found at historic courses such as Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, Muirfield Village, Carnoustie and Torrey Pines.