A Good Walk Ruined: The History of Golf
Summary
Hosts Chuck and Livia discuss the history of golf, tracing its origins from Dutch roots and 15th-century Scotland to its spread in England and the US. They explore how the sport evolved from street games to the standard 18-hole course, highlighting key figures like King James IV and Mary Queen of Scots. The episode also covers the invention of the USGA, the evolution of equipment from wooden clubs to modern tech, and the cultural shift from an elite pastime to a mass phenomenon.
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