Where was golf invented and where did the name of golf come
from?
The Answer:
Although golf's place of origin is uncertain, Scotland has the
strongest claim. As early as 1457 it was banned there as a threat to
archery practice, which was considered vital to national
defense.
There is no definitive origin of the word "golf," but there are
a few possibilities. It could be from the Dutch word "kolf," which
means "club," or it could be from the Scottish word "gowf," which
means to hit with an open hand.
Fore more on golf, see our encyclopedia entry or
check out the golf
section of our sports almanac.
