About.com: Golf History >> Golf has one of the most glorious histories of any sport still played. Find out more about golf history with the resources from About.com. They guarantee you'll learn a lot you didn't know before, and have fun in process. . . .

A Brief History of Golf from tourcanada.com >>There is general agreement that the Scots were the earliest of golf addicts but who actually invented the game is open to debate. We know that golf has existed for at least 500 years because James II of Scotland, in an Act of Parliament dated March 6, 1457, had golf and football banned because these sports were . . . .

Antique Golf Clubs from Scotland>> Antique Golf Clubs from Scotland is the leading online resource for antique golf clubs and memorabilia from Scotland, the birthplace of golf.

A Royal and Ancient Golf History Video >>"A Royal and Ancient History" covers the history of Golf from its origins to the First World War in the United Kingdom and North America. The video includes the development of Golf equipment, the formation of the earliest golf club and societies, the earliest Rules of Golf, the leading golf Professionals and Caddies that dominated the early years of the Open and the US Open Championships and major golfing patent applications. . . .

Australasian Golf Museum >> The Australasian Golf Museum, located in Bothwell village, tells the story of how golf evolved from a crude game played by a handful of villages on Scotland's east coast, to now being a truly international game, and Australia's most popular participation sport.
The museum illustrates why the early settlers in historic Bothwell became Australia's first golfing community, with the nearby . . .

BC Golf Museum, The >> A slice of history - Come discover the fascinating history of golf in British Columbia from the early beginnings through to the the modern game. The BC Golf Museum, established in 1987, is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of golf history in British Columbia. . .

Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum >> The Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum opened in conjunction with Cinnabar Hills Golf Club in August 1998. Founder, Lee Brandenburg, an avid golf collector, has accumulated the majority of these museum pieces over the past 40 years. Looking through all the various exhibits, one learns to understand his respect and love for the game of golf. . .

British Golf Museum >> Where better to find out about golf than in St. Andrews, the home of golf. Using diverse displays and exciting interactives, the Museum tells the story of British golf from its origins in the middle ages through to the present day. We explore the players, tournaments and equipment, both past and present, which help to make golf the game it is today. . .

Canadian Golf Hall of Fame & Museum >> The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum is a great way to celebrate the game of golf. From champions and championship to golf's unique role in Canadian history, to the technical specifications of equipment manufacturing, the spectrum of golf is captured as you play a round.

Danmarks Golf Museum >> The museum welcomes you to a tour through the history of the game of Golf. Here you will find interesting information, that hopefully will inspire you to visit the museum, and urge you to a supporting membership.

eSSORTEMENT - A history of golf >> The game of golf has grown to be one of the world`s most popular sports today. Its history goes back to the 1300s when a game resembling golf was played with a stick and ball.

Golfballs.com - Golf History >> Golf history makes for wonderful and fascinating reading. It gives all golfers a sense of the enormous depth and tradition of our sport. Take a quick glance at the highlights of historical tidbits we have put together for your enjoyment.

golf-directo.com - History of Golf >> Since the beginning of time, man has preoccupied himself with a stick and a rock, making his drudgery into a game.In the earliest of times he swung the stick at the rock, propelling it towards some predetermined destination. . . .

GolfEurope.com - A History of Golf since 1497 >>The Birth Of Golf - . . .Golf as we know it today originated from a game played on the eastern coast of Scotland in the Kingdom of Fife during the 15th century. Players would hit a pebble around a natural course of sand dunes, rabbit runs and tracks using a stick or primitive club.

Golf History and Antiques >> Articles on restoring and valuing antique golf clubs, a list of early Australian golf professionals, a page on the history of golf clubs and a link to Gerry . . . . . by David Nicholls

Golf History & Collection >> A fine selection of articles about golf history and golf collection from The European Association of Golf Historians & Collectors (EAGHC)

Golf in Costa Rica >> Articles on the history of golf, golf balls- then and now, golf clubs through the century 

Golf Legends - The most comprehensive site on Golf Legends and the Majors (major golf tournaments) >> Within these pages the lives of great pro golfers who have become golf legends are explored and documented.What exactly does a golf legend make? A legend is defined as one so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend.

Golf Links to the Past >> A commercial site offering a wide range of quality products. They say about themselves: As an official licensee for Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, & Gary Player our golf art, golf collectibles, golf autographs, golf memorabilia, golf photographs, golf books and hickory golf clubs are defined by their uniqueness and craftsmanship, deeply rooted in the history and antiquity of golf. We interweave these elements to embrace the game`s rich heritage and its legendary players, creating products that revel in the romance of golf`s historic past.

GOLFmuseum - collection peter insam - Regensburg >> Along with the well-known Scottish Golf Museum in St. Andrews, the Golf Museum in Regensburg is the most important one in Europe. Golf history becomes accessible in the medieval cellars of a patrician manor, at the . . .

Golf Travel Scotland "Golf in Scotland - the complete guide": History of Golf >> Gives an overview of the historical development of the game of golf over the centuries to today.

Historic Golf Photos - The Ron Watts Collection >>Golf pictures and collecting them has been a past time for Ron Watts (part owner of the largest retailer of Golf Equipment in the world, Edwin Watts Golf Shops) his whole life. Now his collection is available to the public.
Historic Golf Photos is a collection of copyrighted photographs assembled by Ron Watts over his life time. It commemorates golf legends from the turn of the century to the present day. This collection is the culmination of the LIFE work of nine photographers. Many of the images come from the work of Frank Christian and include work from four generations of the Christian family, the official club photographers for Augusta National and the Masters. . . .

History of Handicapping >> An extensive and detailed history of handicapping from the PopeOfSlope. Many interesting illustrations as well. Highly reccomended reading.

Historical Rules of Golf Pages >> Here you can find the full Rules that were in force for a particular year, or follow a Rule`s development and change over the years by selecting a topic.
All the Rules issued since the formation of the first R&A Rules of Golf Committee in 1897 are here, as issued by the R&A. When opportunity permits, USGA versions will be added.
Also included are copies of some notable Rules prior to 1897 as issued by prominent Golf Clubs of the era, to help show how a universal code of play developed.
The current Rules of Golf, available to view on the websites of the R&A and the USGA, are not included.

History of Golf - Golf Channel >> The Beginnings - Early Years - 1800s to 1900s - Heroes - America - Since 1900 - Women - African - Americans

Linkaway Golf - Golf History Golf Sites >> A golf history link collection worth looking into.

Massachusetts Golf Museum >> In honor of the rich tradition of golf in Massachusetts and the individuals who have shaped the game over the past century, the Massachusetts Golf Museum opened its doors to the public on October 29, 2002. For the first time, Museum visitors are able to experience the joys and heartaches that have marked Massachusetts golf history throughout the past 100 years. . .

OntGolf.ca - Canadian Golf History >> An Early History of Golf in Canada prepared by: Ms. Karen Hewson, Curator / Archivist Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

PCA Worldwide.com - The History of Golf >> Most historians concede it was the Scots who introduced "golfe" to the world and no authenticated records exist to contradict this. Although the actual origins of golf are unknown, there is evidence St. Andrews, Scotland is indeed the cradle of the world's most popular game. . . .

Planet Golf - Golf History >> Nobody knows where, when or why golf started. Scotland is the sentimental choice of homeland, but various other countries, including Holland and China, claim to have originated the game. In truth, some type of golf-like pursuit has probably occurred . . .

Scottish Golf History >> Welcome to Scottish Golf History. The Stories of the Early Scottish Golfing Sites and Oldest Golf Clubs and Societies. If you want to know which are the oldest locations in Scotland where "Gowff" was played or which are the courses of the oldest Golf societies, then you have come to the right place.

St Andrews Links Thrust >> The official website for St Andrews Golf Links. Contains a brief introductory history of the links, a timeline from 1457 to 2008, and in addition special sections on The Old Course, The Royal & Ancient Golf Club, local golf clubs and championships. You will also find a small selection of historical photos there

Svenska Golfmuseet >> Welcome to the Swedish Golf Museum

The Evolution of the Golf Ball >> The Evolution Of The Golf Ball highlights major changes in the game of golf and depicts important golf landmarks. The development of the golf club, the golf course, and the rules of the game all were affected by this evolution.

The Golf Course - History Section: Golf Balls >> The golf ball has come a long way since the time of colf. There are several 15th century references to club and ball makers in Holland. Records show that the Scots have been importing balls from across the North Sea literally by the barrel-load as long ago as 1496. . . . .

The History of Golf by Henry Howland>> Well written golf history from Scribners Magazine with many illustrations, both old black and white photographs and line drawings.

The Open Championship - History / Historical Timeline >> The history of The Open, the world`s oldest golf championship, comes vividly to life in an exclusive timeline of dramatic images and video clips. It captures the growth of the Championship from the first event at Prestwick in 1860, when eight players challenged for the title over three rounds of the 12-hole course, to the pulsating climax of the latest modern contest. . .

The Tillinghast association>> To share with fellow golfers A.W. Tillinghast's historical perspective and vision on Golf, the greatest game.
The Tillinghast Association was founded in 1998. Its primary goals are to share the accumulated research and knowledge on A.W. Tillinghast -- his fascinating life, his remarkable golf courses, his charismatic and humorous writings, and his foundation principles to Modern Golf Course design and construction.

The Treasured Library - Bringing the Past into the Present for the Future >> After a long research The Treasured Library in collaboration with The National Library of Scotland, The Scottish Record Office, The City of Edinburgh's Archives and the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, is ready to launch a facsimile edition of the Key Documents of the Early History of Golf . . . .

UK Lake Balls Golf Museum - GOLFBALLMUSEUM.CO.UK >> Welcome to UK Lake Balls Golf Museum, the Worlds first museum, on the Internet. Dedicated to the history of the golf ball . . .

USGA Museum >> The USGA Museum and Archives, home to the world's most extensive collections of golf memorabilia and literature, is located at the USGA headquarters in Far Hills, N.J. By collecting, preserving and interpreting the historical developments of the game in the United States and around the world, the Museum promotes a greater understanding of golf's cultural significance for a world-wide audience.

USGA History >> The foundation of the United States Golf Association on Dec. 22, 1894 marked the formal organization of American golf, establishing a centralized body to write the Rules, conduct national championships and establish a national system of handicapping. The USGA also plays a prominent role as the game's historian in the United States, collecting, displaying and preserving artifacts and memorabilia at its Museum and Archives in Far Hills, N.J.

Wikipedia - The Open Championship >> The Open Championship is the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf. It is the only major held outside the USA and is administered by the R&A, which is the governing body of golf outside the U.S. and Mexico. The event takes place every year . . .

Wikipedia - Timeline of Golf History >> The timeline of golf history 1353-1850, 1851-1945, 1945-1999 and 2000-present. Very extensive list with many useful links.

WorldGolf.com: The Golf History Library >> A fine and varied selection of interesting articles about golf history.

World Golf Hall of Fame - At the World Golf Village >> World Golf Hall of Fame is the ultimate destination for the celebration and recognition of golf's greatest players and contributors and serves as an inspiration to golfers and golf fans throughout the world. A 501(c)3 non-profit, the Hall of Fame opened its doors at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., in 1998. . . 

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