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Scotish Parliment passed several acts banning the practice of the game.
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First rules are set out by the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers
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First Open Championship is played at Prestwick and is won by Willie Park Senior of Scotland.
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Formed in New York.
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12 men and 10 women played in the Paris Olympics. 36 holes. Woman winner- Margaret Abbot (USA) Men winner- Charles Sands (USA)
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Golf was played in the Olympics in St. Louis. Only men could play. George Lyon from Canada was the winner.
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PGA is formed and the US PGA Championship is played for the first time at Siwanoy Country Club in New York.
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steel shafted clubs are accepted by the R&A.
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US Womens' Open Championship is played the 1st time at Spokane Country Club in Washington and is won by Pattyberg of USA.
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Ladies Professional Golfers Association is formed in the US.
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Metal woods made of stainless steel are introducted.
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World Amateur Golf Council becomes International Golf Federation.
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150th Anniversay Open Championship takes place on the old course at St. Andrews.
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Golf wil be played at the Plympics in Rio de Janeiro for the first time in 112 years.
