Historic Events in Golf

By kaitlyne95
  • Golf, along with football (soccer), is banned
    Aug 27, 1457

    Golf, along with football (soccer), is banned

    it was banned by the Scots Parliament of James II because it has interfered with military training for the wars against the English.
  • Period: Oct 1, 1457 to

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_golf_history_%281353%E2%80%931850%29

  • With the signing of the Treaty of Glasgow between England and Scotland,
    Jul 29, 1502

    With the signing of the Treaty of Glasgow between England and Scotland,

    the ban on golf is lifted
  • The first recorded evidence of golf at St. Andrews, Fife.
    Jun 3, 1552

    The first recorded evidence of golf at St. Andrews, Fife.

  • Mary, Queen of Scots, seen playing golf shortly after the death of her husband Lord Darnley,
    Aug 5, 1567

    Mary, Queen of Scots, seen playing golf shortly after the death of her husband Lord Darnley,

    is the first known female golfer
  • Andrew Dickson carried the clubs for the Duke of York,

    Andrew Dickson carried the clubs for the Duke of York,

    he is the first recorded caddy.
  • The Golf House at Leith is erected.

    The Golf House at Leith is erected.

    It is the first golf clubhouse, designed in 1744 finally built and ready to be played in 68
  • "The Golfer's Manual", by "A Keen Hand" (H. B. Farnie), is published.

    "The Golfer's Manual", by "A Keen Hand" (H. B. Farnie), is published.

    It is the first book on golf instruction.
  • Period: to

    http://www.mentormob.com/learn/i/history-of-golf-and-intoduction-to-the-game/timeline-of-golf-history-wikipedia

  • Allan Robertson becomes the first golfer to break 80 at the Old Course,

    Allan Robertson becomes the first golfer to break 80 at the Old Course,

    recorded a 79.
  • The Ladies' Golf Club at St. Andrews is founded,

    The Ladies' Golf Club at St. Andrews is founded,

    the first golf club for women.
  • The Royal Montreal Golf Club is formed,

    The Royal Montreal Golf Club is formed,

    the oldest surviving golf club in America.
  • Chicago Golf Club opens the United States'

    Chicago Golf Club opens the United States'

    first 18-hole golf course.
  • Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course opens

    Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course opens

    the first public golf course in America.
  • The term "birdie" is coined at Atlantic C.C.

    The term "birdie" is coined at Atlantic C.C.

    from "a bird of a hole."
  • The first grooved-faced irons are invented.

    The first grooved-faced irons are invented.

  • The first dimple-pattern for golf balls is patented by William Taylor in England.

    The first dimple-pattern for golf balls is patented by William Taylor in England.

  • The first miniature golf course opens in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

    The first miniature golf course opens in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

  • The PGA of America is founded by 82 charter members and the PGA Championship is inaugurated

    The PGA of America is founded by 82 charter members and the PGA Championship is inaugurated

    Jim Barnes wins first PGA Championship over Jock Hutchison at Siwanoy CC in Bronxville, NY
  • The PGA Championship and the U.S. Open are discontinued

    The PGA Championship and the U.S. Open are discontinued

    it was discontinued for the duration of the First World War.
  • The first practice range is opened

    The first practice range is opened

    opened in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
  • Hershey Chocolate Company became the first corporate sponsor on PGA TOUR with The Hershey Open

    Hershey Chocolate Company became the first corporate sponsor on PGA TOUR with The Hershey Open

  • The first Masters is played. Horton Smith is the first champion.

    The first Masters is played. Horton Smith is the first champion.

  • Byron Nelson wins 18 tournaments in a calendar year

    Byron Nelson wins 18 tournaments in a calendar year

    This sets an all-time PGA Tour record-including a record 11 in a row and a record 19 consecutive rounds under 70. His total prize earnings during his 11-win streak, $30,000, is less than last place money for the PGA Tour Championship by 1992.
  • The U.S. Women's Open is instituted. Petty Berg is the first winner.

    The U.S. Women's Open is instituted. Petty Berg is the first winner.

  • The first golf event on TV

    The first golf event on TV

    The U.S. Open televised live in St. Louis area
  • Golf Digest is founded, with Bill Davis as editor.

    Golf Digest is founded, with Bill Davis as editor.

  • U.S. astronaut Alan Shepard struck 6-iron shots on the moon.

    U.S. astronaut Alan Shepard struck 6-iron shots on the moon.

  • The Rules of Golf are standardized throughout the world

    The Rules of Golf are standardized throughout the world

    The R & A, after 38 years, adopts the 1.68 inch diameter ball, and for the first time since 1910 The Rules of Golf are standardized throughout the world
  • Golf Channel

    Golf Channel

    An ownership group led by Joe Gibbs and Arnold Palmer launched The Golf Channel, a 24-hour, 365-day cable service.
  • Tiger Woods stormed onto the scene winning 5 events,

    Tiger Woods stormed onto the scene winning 5 events,

    included the Masters, and accumulating 13 top ten finishes in his rookie year.
  • Mike Weir becomes the first Canadian and the first left-handed golfer to win The Masters.

    Mike Weir becomes the first Canadian and the first left-handed golfer to win The Masters.