Urban golf the way such as "who can pop over that" or "around that corner by bouncing off that tree". In some cases, an urban golf or cross golf course is created in fields and backyards. Individuals and groups meet up to mow tee boxes, fairways, and greens with their mowers. The fairways and greens may have unique shapes and some urban golf holes meander through wooded areas, placing a premium on ball flight and accuracy. Courses can be 9 or 18 holes. Urban golf is seen by many as social commentary on the nature of golf and its traditional opinions and
Timeline of golf history (1851–1945) two golf holes. The course was incrementally expanded to nine holes by 1916. This club is the oldest existing U.S. golf club with continuous golf in the same location. 1885 The Amateur Championship is first played at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake. The London Metal Exchange Golf Association (LMEGA) is formed. The Royal Cape Golf Club is founded at Wynberg, South Africa, the first club in Africa. 1886 John Hamilton Gillespie lays out a two-hole golf course in Sarasota, Florida. A.J. Balfour is appointed Chief Secretary (Cabinet Minister) for Ireland; his rise to political and social prominence has an incalculable