History and Origins of Golf

1. Asian Origin of Golf ?
Article exposing the theory of an ancient asian origin of the game of golf. More info:

2. Early European History
Mentions of similar sports in Middle Egypt, ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. More info:

3. Chole, Pall Mall, Jeu de Mail, Kolven
Describes the forerunners of golf in Europe. More info:

4. History 1457 - 1847
Timeline from the first written record of Golf to the beginning of the trend towards 18 hole-courses. More info:

5. History 1848 - 1894
Timeline from the invention of the "guttie" to the first Open played on an English course. More info:

6. History 1895 - 1921
Timeline starting with the institution of the United States Open and ending with the legal definition of the size and weight of the golf ball. More info:

7. History 1922 - 1945
During this period we see Walter Hagen becoming the first native American to win the British Open, the first Master being played, and much more. More info: