Why is golf called an aristocratic sport?

Legend has it that a long time ago, a Scottish shepherd accidentally hit a round stone into a rabbit hole with the handle of a shepherd's stick, which inspired him to invent golf, an aristocratic sport. According to research, the word golf first appeared in the document of 1457 Scottish Parliament. At that time, archery attracted many young people because of the prevalence of golf. So the government ordered a ban. 1457 In March, the Scottish royal family issued a decree of "completely stopping and banning golf". The reason is that this highly entertaining sport prevents Scottish youth from practicing Scottish "national art"-archery. But in fact, even the Scottish King James IV, who presided over the formulation of the 149 1 law, eventually became addicted to golf and became an avid frequent visitor to golf courses. King James V and his queen also played golf after James IV.

Long before Scottish golf, the game of hitting the ball with a golf-like pole was popular in China and ancient Rome. In 200-300 BC, there was a game called "Pilling" in China, while in 27 BC-395 AD, there was a game of hitting a ball full of feathers with a wooden pole in ancient Rome.

Unlike the "youth" we remember, golf is an ancient sport among various sports in the world. Golf started on 1457 in St. Andrews, Scotland. At that time, archery, an important military sport in Scotland, was declining, but golf flourished from then on.

The geographical conditions of St Andrews in Scotland are unique. It has the obstacles needed for a naturally formed golf course-sand depressions blown by sea breeze, sand dunes covered with runnan plants, winding streams and endless sea breeze. Scots play golf here. So for Scots, the real golf course should be between these dunes, and nature is the "architect" of this course, while other courses are relatively "inland courses".

Although there was no written confirmation date at that time, it was said that the Royal Heather Golf Club had been established in 1608. 1754, St. Andrews Royal Classical Golf Club was formally established. It is said that this club was founded by 22 nobles and gentlemen. They also formulated the basic rules of 13 golf. Today, thousands of golf courses in the world still follow these rules.

St Andrews is really the "Golf Capital", and thousands of "pilgrims" visit the golf course here every year. The inauguration ceremony of the minister of the Royal Classical Golf Club is also very special. By convention, the new minister must be sworn in on Wednesday, the third week of September. At that time, he himself must take office and "play the office" like playing golf. The way of expression is that he walked onto the first tee, in front of which was the stadium, and a group of caddies lined up in a column. Then, he served a ball, and the caddies scrambled to pick it up, and the winner won a pound. Then, an ancient gun rang out, and in the rumble of guns and smoke, the minister announced his inauguration.