1. Title Layout Subtitle The History of Golf

2. The Birth of the Greatest Game "Golf is game of respect and sportsmanship; we have to respect its traditions and its rules.“ Jack Nicklaus Various forms of games resembling golf were played as early as the thirteenth century by sportsmen in Holland, Belgium and France as well as in Scotland. Today’s golf originated from a game played on the eastern coast of Scotland in the Kingdom of Fife (present day St. Andrews) during the 15th century by King James IV of Scotland.

3. The Evolution of Equipment "It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling. Mark Twain The earliest balls were hand stitched leather, painstakingly stuffed with boiled feathers! The earliest clubs formed outside of Scotland was the Royal Blackheath Golf Club of England which came into existence in 1766 Today, golf balls and clubs are engineered and high-tech

4. The Players “If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron. Not even God can hit a 1-iron.” Lee Trevino Golfers and their attire have varied over the centuries. Golfers are divided into Professional and Amateur status. Professional players play golf around the world. Many professional golfers can earn millions of dollars in tournament prizes and product endorsements. Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Annika Sorenstam Michelle Wie Tiger Woods

5. Golf Clubs "I'm not feeling very well - I need a doctor immediately. Ring the nearest golf course." Groucho Marx A golf club is a private club organized to play golf. It usually has its own golf course. The most exclusive golf clubs have extensive facilities, and offers social activities for its members. Golf is a mental and physical activity and contributes to the well-being of all players and spectators. Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga. St. Andrew’s Links Clubhouse, St. Andrew’s, Scotland