golf trivia

[scoada37]

Does anyone know the origins of the word golf?












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[Tyger]

The word golf was first mentioned in writing in 1457 on a Scottish statute on forbidden games as gouf,[1] possibly derived from the Scots word goulf (variously spelled) meaning "to strike or cuff". This word may, in turn, be derived from the Dutch word kolf, meaning "bat," or "club," and the Dutch sport of the same name. It is often claimed that the word originated as an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden", but this is an urban legend.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf#Etymology

[Big Shooter]

flog backwards?!!! :D

[landlord]

All the other 4-letter words were taken. :rolleyes:

[dannyl]

I was always of the opinion that the olde boys from St.Andrews used it as a shortform for - GENTLEMEN ONLY LADIES FORBIDDEN!!!


The word golf was first mentioned in writing in 1457 on a Scottish statute on forbidden games as gouf,[1] possibly derived from the Scots word goulf (variously spelled) meaning "to strike or cuff". This word may, in turn, be derived from the Dutch word kolf, meaning "bat," or "club," and the Dutch sport of the same name. It is often claimed that the word originated as an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden", but this is an urban legend.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf#Etymology