This picture got me thinking. The Romans are credited with a lot of innovation and what-not and I know golf’s history goes back to Scotland. What I’m trying to find out is if anybody before this ever played a game where they hit little round rocks with a stick? I wonder if golf’s history truly does start in Scotland. Not taking away from the Scots’ contribution, I love golf, but just curious to see how far back it actually goes and where any influences have might come from.
Anyway, just wondering. Especially considering the Romans were indeed in Scotland at one point (71-213 AD)!
I guess it’s certainly possible. For the ‘authoritative’ version of how golf was invented, I think you have to look to Robin Williams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnFbCCgTo4 (warning, some adult language).
@Unknown – LOL – yes, we posted about that a couple months ago! http://golfstinks.blogspot.com/2012/07/was-golf-invented-by-drunken-scotsman.html
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