St Andrew's (Scotland)

Golf has been played at St Andrew's since the 1400's and the old course at St Andrew's is know as the 'Home of Golf'. It was not until around the 1900's that the game of Golf grew in popularity and for most local people it was a way of life. Even of they did not play Golf directly they were involved in some way, either as a caddy or another way.

Even today Golf plays a major part in the economy of the area surrounding St Andrew's Golf course.

Over the past 600 years St Andrew's has grown into one of the biggest Golf courses in the world with 5, 18 hole Golf course.

For more information on St Andrew's Golf Course visit the official site at: www.standrews.org.uk


Augusta (America)

in 1934 Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts wanted Golf to have annual event, in the end the decision was made in New York at the office of W. Alton Jones. The name of Augusta National Invitation Tournament was thought up by Bobby Jones until 1939 when under pressure Jones agreed to the name of Masters Tournament originally thought up by Clifford Roberts in 1934, but rejected because it was thought to be to presumptuous.

Many of the decision made back then still exisit today. These include the four-day stroke playing of 18 holes each day instead of the then customary 36 holes on the third day, eliminating qualifying rounds, and not allowing anyone except the player and caddie to be in the playing area.


Pebble Beach (America)

in 1897 the Del Monte Golf Course opens with nine hole, and in 1903 it is made into an 18 holes. After a fire destoryed the origianl Golf course and hotel, in 1919 Both the new Lodge and Pebble Beach Golf Links open. in 1947 The Bing Crosby National Pro-Am golf tournament comes to Pebble Beach.

In 1972 Pebble Beach hosts it first US Open Golf Championship and then in 1977 it hosts it first PGA Championship, the following year the Golf course is purchased by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.

Then in 1982 Pebble Beach features the most talked about shot in golf, between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus. Watson needed birdie to win but completely missed the 17th green. He sank his chip shot to win.