subject: The Brief History of Golf [print this page] Birth: 15th Century Scotland Eastern Coast
Origination:
Golf started from a game played from hitting a pebble around a natural course of sand dunes using a stick or club made from wood. It was Scotland who introduced the hole that gave golf its uniqueness from just hitting a ball around. With the rise of golf it became very popular around the Scottish citizens and they were very enthusiastic about the game.
The Ban of Golf in Scotland:
Fifty years later with the game loved by played and loved by so many Scotland was in a hard position. England was planning an invasion and Scotland's neglect of military training due to the pursuit of golf of their citizens resulted in their parliament banning the sport of golf in 1457.
Golf is back!
It was not till 50 years later until the sport was taken off ban from James 1 of England who took up the sport. Ever since the King started playing the sport grew in popularity again and the pursuit of golf took off again.
Fun Facts:
1682 - First International Match when Scotland beat England
1744 - First club was the Gentlemen Golfers of Leith
1759 - Stroke play was introduced
1764 - The 18-hole course was constructed
1900 - Golf was declared as an Olympic sport
Golf is a fun sport that everyone can play and its popularity in the USA now is tremendous. Just in the Orlando area it has skyrocketed. Another great tool that should go into the fun facts is the ability to check your favorite Orlando golf course conditions online.
