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The History of Golf in Utah-In the Beginning, the Birth of Golf The practice of hitting, swatting, or slapping an object with a stick is as old as recorded history. Bored from tending their herds of sheep and goats, shepherd boys of nomadic Arab tribes would knock pebbles from tree to bush to pass the…
Before there were the great contemporary champions like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, or even Bobby Jones, There was Young Tommy Morris. Arguably the greatest Professional Golfer of his era, Young Tommy was flamboyant, colorful, flashy, a born showman, and unbeatable as a professional. He won four Open Championships in a row by the…
Introduction The History of Golf in Utah mirrors that of the Nation in general with two essential and noteworthy caveats. The duality of the sport and bifurcation of rules. And why are Golf Courses built and for whom? The dichotomy of the question is, do we participate in Golf for recreation or competition? Golf, as…