Contrary to popular belief, the word golf is not an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden". In fact, in the 15th century the spelling was "gowf"

The earliest known reference to golf appears in an 1457 Act of the Scottish Parliament by James II of Scotland

Mike Austin holds the world record for the longest drive in professional play, driving 515 yards at the Winterwood Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1974

Scotland has the highest number of golf clubs per capita

Modern day golf was invented during the year 1457 in Scotland