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The exact origin of the golf is still not transparent. But it is now universally accepted that this exiting game was originated in Scotland. The term golf may be a Scottish alteration of the word “Kolf”, which means “Stick”. The game of golf had been existed some 500 year back, as history of Scotland reveals that James II of Scotland had banned this sport because of the interference with archery in an Act of Parliament dated March 6, 1457.
The game of golf had originated and developed in Scotland, and the first golf course and the golf club had originated there. The first written rules of this sport like the establishment of 18 holes course also originated in Scotland. Many tournaments and competitions were played between many Scottish cities. Later on, the game of golf had spread from Scotland to England and to the rest of the world.
Outside of Great Britain, India was the first country to take up the game of golf. The first club that was established in India was the Royal Calcutta Golf Club. This splendid club was established in 1829. With the growing influence of British in the eighteenth century, the nation had witnessed a tremendous growth of new golf clubs in India. Golfing in India had been more interesting due to the presence of diversities of courses. India tourism will offer you a bright opportunity to understand and enjoy more about golfing. So never miss out any such opportunity.
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