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Early Golf History Part 1: Is Golf Really Scottish?
Season 6 · Episode 14

Early Golf History Part 1: Is Golf Really Scottish?

An investigation into the true history of the sport we know and love

50 Things That Changed Golf

July 8, 202435m 22s

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Show Notes

Where did golf come from? The easy answer to that question is "Scotland," but the historical record isn't quite so clear. Going back to the 1300s, surviving documents and drawings suggest the story is more complicated than we thought. This week, we're investigating the earliest origins of the game, and asking where it truly originated.


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golf historysportspga tourgolfsports historylocal knowledgescotlandopen championshipirelandgolf digest