Does anybody know how GOLF got it's name? I know the answer but I was curious as to how many other people might know?

(If no-one gets it correct I will post the answer here in 3 days,)
 
Does anybody know how GOLF got it's name? I know the answer but I was curious as to how many other people might know?

(If no-one gets it correct I will post the answer here in 3 days,)
Have no idea but would like to know
 
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Does anybody know how GOLF got it's name? I know the answer but I was curious as to how many other people might know?

(If no-one gets it correct I will post the answer here in 3 days,)
Wasn't it derived from a game played in the Netherlands, called Kolf?
 
Does anybody know how GOLF got it's name? I know the answer but I was curious as to how many other people might know?

(If no-one gets it correct I will post the answer here in 3 days,)
Ooops! Forgot the time. Sorry. But as promised, here is what I learnt a couple of decades ago.
The name came about way back when they were first beginning to get the game organised.
G.O.L.F. = Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.
 
Ooops! Forgot the time. Sorry. But as promised, here is what I learnt a couple of decades ago.
The name came about way back when they were first beginning to get the game organised.
G.O.L.F. = Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.
That sounds about right! Ladies were not allowed in so-called "men's" territory for a long time.
 

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