Question

Let’s begin with some easy Sports & Leisure: Which island nation invented the sport of golf as we now know it?norway scotland south africa cyprus

Answer 1

Scotland.-The sport of golf was first played in Scotland since the first written rules originated in the country. golf was spread to the rest of the world by scotts due to the development of structures and and competitions that were held between various burghs.

Golf is usually played on course with arrangement progression of 18 holes and each hole is unique in its layout and arrangement.

Answer 2

Almost all modern sports have origins as far back as thousands of years - golf is no different. Though golf's origins lie in the ball-and-stick games of ancient times, the modern game of golf dates as far back as the 1400s in Britain, and more specifically Scotland. In its early days, Scottish kings James II and James IV outlawed the game, believing the popularity of the sport conflicted with military training.

However, King James IV himself became enamored with the sport .In the early 1500s, in a short peace with England, the game became popular there as well, though when the two countries were back at war with each other, golf receded in England again. However, when James VI of Scotland took the throne in England in 1603, the game came to England to stay

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