The Golf Collection

The modern game of golf began to evolve in Scotland as early as the Middle Ages. It wasn’t until much later, in the nineteenth century, that the game gained popularity in other parts of the United Kingdom and in the United States. Golf has since emerged as one of the most popular and enduring pastimes around the world. Courses like St. Andrews in Scotland and Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia have truly become legendary landmarks. Golf’s accessibility has made it popular among both novices and more serious athletes alike. Meanwhile, figures like Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson have captured our imagination not only as athletes, but also as role models. Among rare book collectors, golf remains a popular focus for collections.