| HISTORY OF GOLF 3
When looking at a brief history of golf, it is useful to know that the origins of the golf game itself are not really that clear. Back in Roman times, the Romans played a game that somewhat resembled golf. In this game they used club shaped branches to strike a feather stuffed ball. It is thought that the Dutch playing a similar game on their frozen canals about the 15th century and other cross country variations were popular in France and Belgium around this time too.
In 1457 golf was banned in Scotland because it interfered with the practice of archery, which was vital to the defense effort. But in any event the Scottish people continued to brave the opposition by playing the game on seaside courses called links. In fact Scotland is the home of the world’s oldest golf course.
Golf became established in Great Britain by the 17th century when James VI of Scotland, later James I of England, first played the game. Following on from this, the Royal and Ancient golf club at st. Andrews was founded in 1754. at first it was a 3-hole course in 1888 at Yonkers, N.Y. following on from this, during the next few years numerous 6-,8-,9-, and 12-hole courses were opened in the East. The first 18-hole course in the United States, the Chicago golf club, was founded near Wheaton, Illinois, in 1893.
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