History of Golf

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  • Scotland originates game of golf
    1100

    Scotland originates game of golf

    In 1100's Scottish shepherds knocked stones into rabbit holes in the place where famous St. Andrews Golf Club now sits
  • King James III banned golf
    1470

    King James III banned golf

    Believed the game was corrupt and hated by countrymen. He also felt that the common Scots were outplaying golf and he feared of his own people attacking him for the game.

  • First rules of Golf Published

  • Society of St. Andrews golfers club formed

    Society of St. Andrews golfers club formed

    Origin of where the game formed. Became royal and ancient golf club because of the people that played there (King William 4th)
  • Prestwick Course created

    Prestwick Course created

    Prestwick, west side of Scotland, designed and laid out by Tom Morris who was professional golfer, greens keeper and had a golf equipment rental business.
  • First British Open

    First British Open

    Held at Prestwick

  • Iron clubs made by blacksmiths discontinued

  • Muirfield created by Tom Morris

    Muirfield created by Tom Morris

  • First US Open

    First US Open

  • Golf courses in US - around 80

  • Number of golf courses reached 2000 in UK

  • Golf courses in US - 982