History of Golf
Golf originated in Scotland more than 500 years ago. Most of the early records on golf are Scottish official records to ban it or to criticize those who played it (Clark, 1875). James II of Scotland banned golf in 1457 because it interfered with archery practice by the Scottish guards. It is believed that shepherds tending flocks of sheep near St. Andrews started golf; by hitting stones into rabbit holes with their wooden crooks when they got bored (Browning, 1955).
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews was founded in 1834 (Clark, 1875).). By the end of ...
