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The game was first recorded in the year 1297. This was said to have been in the Netherlands. The game was played with a crude stick plus a leather ball. Whoever could hit the ball the furthest and in the least number of times was considered the winner.
The modern game of golf is however thought to have started in Scotland. It is thought the word golf may have come from the Dutch word “kolf” which means stick or club. The first 18 hole course was also in Scotland. The very first written rules were said to have come from the Scots.
It wasn’t long before golf had spread to England. The oldest playing golf course in the world is the Old Links at Musselburgh in East Lothian. It was reputed that Mary Queen of Scots played there back in 1567.
However courses have not always been made up of 18 holes. Early golfers at St Andrews made a trench through the rough land and played just eleven holes which were laid out end to end from the clubhouse to the far end of the property. Once reaching the end they would then turn round and play back therefore making a total of 22 holes. Gradually it was decided that some of the holes were too short so that they became integrated and ended up as 18 holes as we know it today.
Golf equipment has developed markedly over the years It was in the 1930’s that the US Golf Association set a standard weight and size for golf balls. It was stated that the velocity of the golf ball should not exceed 250 feet per second and since this time it has continued to develop and make an impact on the way the game is played.
Another major factor is of course the evolution of the golf club. The early ones were made from wood. Hickory became the standard wood used for shafts and Persimmon was the choice of wood for the club head mainly due to its hardness and strength.As the golf ball was developed and became much more durable it was then that the iron headed clubs were introduced to the game. Steel shafts were said to have been developed in the 1890’s .
In the early 1970’s shaft technology was introduced to the use of graphite shafts with lightweight titanium heads which meant the head could be made much bigger.
The equipment has been developed greatly with the help of modern day technology and now we have more golf equipment than you would have imagined possible. Our forbears were not lucky enough to have such things as golf trolleys and golf buggies to transport them round the course. However one thing that probably has withstood the test of time is the sociable drink at the 19th hole at the end of a round of golf!
It was way back in the year 1297 that the first game of golf was recorded. This was quite surprisingly said to have been in the Netherlands. The game was played with a basic stick and a leather ball. Whoever hit the ball the kongest distance and in the least number of times was considered the winner.
The modern game of golf is thought to have originated in Scotland. The word golf may have been derived from the Dutch word “kolf” which means stick or club. The first 18 hole course was also in Scotland. Also the very first rules were said to have come from the Scots.
It wasn’t much longer before the game had spread to England. It is said that the oldest golf course in the world is the Old Links at Musselburgh in East Lothian. It was said that Mary Queen of Scots in fact played there back in 1567.
However golf courses have not always been made up of 18 holes. Early golfers at St Andrews made a trench through the rough land playing eleven holes which were laid out end to end from the clubhouse to the far end of the property. Once reaching the end they would turn round and play back therefore making a total of 22 holes. It was decided that some of the holes were too short so they became integrated and ended up as 18 holes as we know it today.
Golfing equipment has developed greatly in recent times. It was in the 1930’s that the US Golf Association set a standard size and weight for golf balls. It was stated that the velocity of the golf ball should not exceed 250 feet per second and since then it has continued to develop and make an impact on the way the game is played.
Another major factor is of course the evolution of the golf club. The extremely early ones were constructed of wood. Hickory became the standard wood used for shafts and Persimmon was the choice of wood for the head of the club because of its hardness and strength.As the golf ball evolved and became much more durable it was then that the iron headed clubs were introduced to the game. It was in the 1890’s that steel shafts were developed .
In the early 1970’s shaft technology was introduced to the use of graphite shafts with lightweight titanium heads which meant the head could be made much larger.
The equipment has been developed massively with the help of modern day technology and now we have more golf equipment than you would have imagined possible. Our forbears were not lucky enough to have such things as golf trolleys and golf buggies to transport them round the course. However one thing that has stood the test of time is the sociable drink at the 19th hole at the end of a round of golf!
People often refer to me as a golf widow and I suppose they are right.
Over the years my husband has had his share of days out there playing golf and I suppose that makes me what is known as a golf widow.
It seems his great love of golf was apparently all my fault too!!
Years ago it was me that brought home a rather shabby set of golf clubs that a friends husband was chucking out. Up until then he had shown no interest in the game at all, but I would often see him down at the bottom of the garden swinging these decrepit old golf clubs and probably dreaming that he was Tiger Woods.
Anyway one day my brother who is a keen golfer asked him for a friendly game of golf at our local municipal course.
That was it. No going back, he was truly hooked.
From then on every Christmas and birthday he always asked for a golf related present that he wanted. The golf clubs were gradually upgraded and then came the electric golf trolley. This had to be a good one which also applies to the rest of the gear that has been gathered over the years. Golf equipment I’ve found is a very personal thing. Whatever brand is the most popular for one person is not necessarily the same for a fellow golfer. But once after finding their favourite maker the golfer tends to stay with the same one. That appears to be my experience anyway.
In conclusion, yes I admit I am a golf widow and I love it!
It meant that I was able to do as I liked and not always had to be in each others pockets all of the time.
Independent hobbies are a healthy way to go and I would encourage couples to do their own thing. I have noticed too many friends who drive each other up the wall because they have no time to themselves.
Also first and foremost this golf hobby has been a great way of keeping healthy and enjoying the company and companionship of like minded people and this can only mean that my second hand gift was a brilliant idea!