Series 7 – The Cheape family and Sir Hugh Playfair
The Cheape Family
The Cheape name was first used by Pictish families in Stirling before the Norman Conquest. James Cheape of Sauchie was a founding member of the Socie...
Introduction
In the 1850’s there were only about 20 golf courses worldwide, with most in Scotland. The high cost of equipment meant that it was mainly a game for a few wealthy people. Balls were particularly expensive and they did ...
Introduction
After the ‘Glory Days’ of the 19th century, the development professional golf and the spread of golf worldwide led to a different era for St Andrews Golf Club. It continues as a private golf club but will al...
Introduction
Soon after formation and throughout the second half of the 19th century, St Andrews Golf Club was the strongest Golf Club in Scotland. Initially this was demonstrated in challenge matches, then in team games between clubs an...
Introduction
The minutes of golf club committee meetings are typically uninspiring. However the early minutes of St Andrews G.C. could be quite lively. At the annual meeting of 1844 a new Captain would normally be proposed, seconded and ...
Introduction
St Andrews Golf Club was formed on the 29th September 1843 by a group of young men who were essentially tradesmen or artisans. Their golf society was named ‘St Andrews Mechanics golf club’. It was the second...
Historic Golf Tour of Scotland
Introduction
This tour is ideal for players interested in golf history.
It features courses North and South of the Firth of Forth where much of the early game developed.
With minima...
Golf History: Who Were The Robertson Family?
In the early 19th century golf was played with handcrafted clubs and balls that were expensive and not long-lasting. Consequently, the game was mainly played by the nobility and wealthy gentle...
In Part 3 we introduced the founders of the Society of St Andrews Golfers.
Golf History: The R&A
Forming the Society in 1754 was a positive action. They became the third Scottish society and were well placed to be an im...
Golf History
Early in the 18th century the first golf clubs were formed and better documentary records of golf history were kept. We are concentrating on the social parts of the story rather than a documentary of events. The Society...
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