Head of a golf club

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NS 112
Date:	Late 19th century
Material:	Wooden head. Inscription: T. MORRIS
Dimensions:	1111 mm L
What:	Golf club
Subject:	Sports (NMAS Classification)
Who:	T. Morris (Maker)
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