What country was golf invented in?

Answer 1

The modern game of Golf was invented in Scotland and on the Jersey Isle. The course at St. Andrews in Scotland is considered to be the earliest dedicated golf course. Although the architect is unknown, St. Andrews is still in use and hosts many PGA tournaments and the British Open.

Earlier Golf-like Games

The tomb of Kheti (circa 2500 BC) has pictures of people playing something very similar to golf.

Similarly the Greeks were playing a golf-like game in the 2nd century BC, and the Romans also played Paganica, a game that involved hitting small balls with clubs at targets. This is also very similar to golf.

The Chinese were also playing Chuiwan in the 10th century - a game with clubs and small balls.

So did Scotland invent it or just develop the ideas already involved in ancient games? They are the founders of the game as it is today and, as far as is known, came up with the idea of the hole as the target. But apparently 'golf' as an idea was invented long, long ago.

Origins of the Name

The word golf probably comes from the Dutch "kolf" meaning club, and from "Kolven" which is the name of a game very similar to modern golf that was played in Holland at least as early as the 13th century.
Scotland. One Of The Oldest Golf Courses, Originally A Church, Was St. Andrews, Located In Scotland.

Answer 2

scotland