| The deepest origins of golf are still unclear and up for | | | | grass was always short, the soil was sandy, and |
| debate. Many believe the game originated from | | | | many dunes and sand pits existed. Very |
| Roman times. It was referred to as the game of | | | | representable of the golf courses we see today. The |
| Paganica. This involved using a bent stick to hit a | | | | balls that were used were leather shells stuffed with |
| stuffed leather ball. Others believe it derived from | | | | feathers being hit by a club that would have been |
| China, a game known as 'Chuiwan.' This was played | | | | made from wood. |
| between the 8th and 14th century, with a scroll | | | | Golf's status and popularity quickly spread throughout |
| documenting a picture of a member of the Chinese | | | | the 16th century due to its royal endorsement. King |
| imperial court swinging a club at a small ball. However | | | | Charles popularised the game in England, whilst Mary |
| most believe the game did derive from eastern coast | | | | Queen of Scott introduced the game to France. |
| of Scotland, as it was the earliest source of the | | | | St Andrews were the first to institute the 18 hole |
| game to include holes when hitting the ball. The game | | | | golf course in 1857. Before this the courses would |
| consisted of people knocking stones with sticks | | | | range from a 5 hole course to a 25 hole course. |
| trying to get them down rabbit holes. | | | | Other courses quickly imitated this 18 hole course |
| Golf requires you nowadays to have a course where | | | | layout. Soon enough, an 18 hole course was |
| the grass is kept in perfect condition, and to have it | | | | considered the norm. |
| very shortly cut. Back in the 15th century, grass | | | | Soon golf was pioneered all over the world, mainly |
| cutting devices didn't exist. Because of this they | | | | due to the spread of the British Empire in the 19th |
| played on a terrain that is referred to as a 'links' | | | | century. It is now one of the most popular watched |
| course. The terrain was a grassy rough area which | | | | and played sport we know today. |
| was located between the sea shore and land. The | | | | |