Head of a golf club

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This detail shows the wooden head of a golf club, dating from the late 19th century and made by Tom Morris of St Andrews in Fife.

Golf-club with a wooden head made by T. Morris

Golf was almost exclusively a sport for the Scots until the second half of the 19th century, and it was played by a limited number of people. It expanded quickly, particularly after 1880 and was taken up by the English and by women.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-685-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NS 112
• Date: Late 19th century
  
• Material: Wooden head. Inscription: T. MORRIS
  Golf club
  
• Dimensions: 1111 mm L
  
• What: Golf club
  
• Subject: Sports (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: T. Morris (Maker)
  
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