The Beginning of Golf Part II

In 1905 the first dimpled ball was born, and the credit was given to William Taylor. This ball improved flight by maximizing lift and decreasing drag. It would be another 50 years before changes would be made to the golf ball. Spalding introduced the first 2 piece ball in 1972. It was called the Executive.

Players initially made their own clubs from wood. The long-nosed wooden are the oldest known designed club. They stayed in use for more than 400 years.

Later the iron clubs were developed to help lofting the golf ball. Irons took a big turn when grooves were applied. This helped with ball control, and E. Burn was credited with this unique invention. Arthur Knight introduced steel-shafted clubs in 1910. Most players still preferred hickory shafts for more than 20 years after the introduction of steel. Steel shafts were legalized in 1924, by the U.S. Golf Association. Billy Burke was the first golfer to win a major championship using steel-shafted clubs. This happened at the U.S. Open in 1931

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