Stuff You Should Know · September 29, 2026 · 50m

A Good Walk Ruined: The History of Golf

The history of golf is a bit muddled, but once it was truly born in Scotland, it started the beginning of lifelong obsessions for people dumb enough to pick up a club and give it a try. Learn all about the early history of the most frustrating game ever invented.

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Golf’s murky origins

The exact origins of golf are unclear, with a variety of stick-and-ball games across Europe possibly contributing to its development.

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Golf was truly born in Scotland

Despite earlier precursors, it was in Scotland that golf became a defined, distinct sport.

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