Golf
Golf is a precision club-and-ball sport that developed in Scotland with origins dating to the 15th century, becoming a significant global sport played both recreationally and professionally.
Developing on the windswept coastal terrain of Scotland centuries before becoming a globally popular pastime, this precision sport rewards patience and technical mastery over raw physical power.
Scottish Origins
Golf developed in Scotland, with documented references to the sport dating back to at least the 15th century, played originally on natural coastal terrain called links.
A Sport of Precision and Patience
Golf rewards precision, patience, and technical mastery, distinguishing it from more explosively physical sports, with players competing against the course as much as direct opponents.
Four Major Championships
Professional golf features four major championships — the Masters, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship — representing the sport's most prestigious annual events.
A Significant Recreational and Professional Sport
Beyond professional competition, golf maintains enormous recreational popularity worldwide, played by millions of amateur enthusiasts across courses on every populated continent.
