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Scotland is considered the birthplace of golf, with the sport dating back to the 15th century. In 1457 the sport was briefly banned by King James II because it distracted from the training of military personnel. After the Treaty of Glasgow, the ban was lifted and King James IV is said to have purchased some of the first golf clubs in the country. Click Here for Scotland Golf History!The legendary Old Course at St. Andrews is said to have inspired many modern traditions in golf course design. The St. Andrews course initially featured 22 holes, which were trimmed down to 18 holes over time. Even the diameter of today's golf course holes, four and a quarter inches, was determined by the design of the St. Andrews course.
The history of golf in Scotland is a story of innovations in course design. One of the pioneers of course design was Tom Morris, who designed many courses throughout the 19th century. In addition to being a highly successful professional golfer, Morris is also credited with creating the dogleg. He's also known for his contributions to Carnoustie, Nairn and Royal Dornoch courses in Scotland.
If you love the game of golf, you owe it to yourself to visit the country that introduced the sport to the world. A golf vacation may include playing the seaside links as well as the legendary courses like St. Andrews, Royal Dornoch and Carnoustie. At Adventures In Golf we help you plan your dream vacation, and we make sure you hit all the best spots Scotland has to offer. We know the region like the back of our hands, and we book you in the finest hotels to ensure your vacation is something you'll remember for the rest of your life. Call us today at 1-877.424.7320 to plan your golf vacation to the historical courses in Scotland. You can also reach us via e-mail at info@aig.mv.com.
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