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Scotland was the birthplace of golf. https://explore.proquest.com/sirsdiscoverer/document/2267062808?accountid=3541#wak-028007_1 -
The first golf balls were made of hardwood, such as beech wood, in the 14th and 16th centuries. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_equipment -
The first golf balls made of plastic used the latex of an East Asian sapodilla tree. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_equipment -
Wooden golf clubs were used from the 1800s well into the 1900s, and the best kind of wood used is persimmon wood. https://collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu/the-evolution-of-golf-equipment/ -
The British Open was the first major tournament. https://explore.proquest.com/sirsdiscoverer/document/2267062808?accountid=3541#wak-028007_1 -
The PGA is the Professional Golf Association, and it is where the best golfers compete against each other. https://www.factcite.com/sports/1902011.html -
With the invention of titanium drivers, the sweet spot got bigger and the ball went farther compared to wood drivers. https://collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu/the-evolution-of-golf-equipment/ -
The first launch monitor was made by Swing Dynamics, and it changed how golf was played. This is because it turned golf into a scientific sport where even the slightest wrong movement made an impact. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2004/08/21/2004-launch-monitors-dissecting-devices/76792938007/ -
The invention of the Titleist Pro V1 changed the game of golf with its new urethane cover, which improved speed and durability over the past generation balata ball. https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/historys-mysteries-how-the-titleist-prov1-changed-golf-forever-in-just-90-days/ -
In the future, golf clubs will be made using 3D printing technology, which will result in lighter, easier-to-produce, and more affordable products.