The world's reference for historic golf

Built for clubs
that have stood
the test of time.

The Centenary connects century-old golf clubs through a modern reciprocal platform — preserving tradition while giving members seamless access to a global network.

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1,890+ Verified historic clubs
100+ Countries represented
100+ Years old, minimum
1 Place to find them all
Why The Centenary exists

Reciprocals that actually get used.

For generations, reciprocal agreements have been managed through letters of introduction and secretary emails. Well-intentioned — but built for the club, not the golfer. Most agreements go unused because members simply don't know they exist.

Before The Centenary
  • Letters of introduction required for every visit
  • Secretary-to-secretary emails for each request
  • Members unaware of reciprocal options
  • No tracking of who visits where
  • In general only a few agreements in place
  • Paperwork for every single booking
With The Centenary
  • Digital introduction letters, auto-generated
  • Members request tee times directly in the app
  • Interactive map shows all available clubs
  • Every visit tracked, balance maintained
  • Instant access to a global network of clubs
  • Zero paperwork for the club secretary
How it works

Simple for clubs. Delightful for members.

01

Club signs up & sets terms

Your club joins, sets which tee times are open for reciprocal visitors, and sets your guest rate. Full control stays with you at all times.

02

Members discover & request

Members browse the interactive map, find a club to visit, and send a digital request — complete with an auto-generated introduction letter bearing your logo.

03

Host club approves, digitally

The receiving club reviews and approves online. Every visit is tracked, ensuring fairness and balance between clubs. Zero paperwork.

The world's only verified dataset

We know historic golf
better than anyone.

No other organisation has compiled a complete, verified global list of century-old golf clubs. We have. Our database contains 1,890+ clubs across more than 100 countries — with founding dates, locations, and rankings.

This dataset powers our interactive world map, our top 100 ranking, our blog, and the entire matching engine behind The Centenary network.

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For club managers & board members

More value for your members.
Less work for your secretary.

A network you couldn't build alone

Instant access to a growing global network of like-minded historic clubs — without years of relationship-building.

Full control, always

You decide which days, how many visitors, and you approve every request. The Centenary facilitates — it never overrides.

Usage insights for your board

Track reciprocal balance and understand network usage — all in your club dashboard.

Centenary Verified badge

A digital badge displaying your founding year — an independent mark of authenticity for your website.

Retain younger members

Variety and access to other courses is one of the clearest ways to add value for members who are drifting away.

Vetted members only

Only members of approved clubs can request to play. Every visitor is verified — poor behaviour gets removed.

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Blog & Insights

Stories from the world of historic golf

The Oldest Golf Club in Every Country: Africa Edition

The Oldest Golf Club in Every Country: Africa Edition

Africa's golf heritage dates back to the 19th century and remains alive today through historic clubs across the continent.

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The Oldest Golf Club in Every Country: Americas Edition

The Oldest Golf Club in Every Country: Americas Edition

While golf was born in Scotland, it quickly spread to the Americas. Discover the oldest golf clubs from the U.S. to Argentina.

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Patterns in the Growth of Historic Golf Clubs

Patterns in the Growth of Historic Golf Clubs

From a handful of Scottish clubs in the 1700s to a global explosion in the 1890s — explore the founding patterns of 1,800+ historic golf clubs through interactive charts.

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Ready to modernise your reciprocals?

If your club is over 100 years old and wants to offer members more — without adding work for your secretary — The Centenary was built for you.

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