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Stories, data, and visual essays from the world of historic golf clubs. Discover how tradition and innovation meet across our global network.

The Oldest Golf Club in Every Country: Africa Edition

Published: July 18, 2025

Mauritius Gymkhana Club
Photo credits: Mauritius Gymkhana Club

From the the palm-fringed links of Mauritius to the historic fairways of Cape Town, Africa’s golfing story is older and richer than many imagine. This article hightlights the oldest centenary golf clubs in Africa per country.

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The Oldest Golf Club in Every Country: Americas Edition

Published: July 9, 2025

The Savannah Golf Club
Photo credits: The Savannah Golf Club

From Canada to Chile, uncover the legendary clubs where golf first took root in North, Central and South America. This article hightlights the oldest centenary golf clubs in the Americas per country.

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The Oldest Golf Club in Every Country: European Edition

Published: June 13, 2025

Royal Burgess Golf Club
Photo credits: The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh

Golf may have been formalised in Scotland, but its roots run deep across Europe. This article hightlights the oldest golf clubs in Europe per country, all founded before 1925.

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Patterns in the Growth of Golf Clubs

Published: May 29, 2025

Golf Clubs founded per year
Photo credits: The Centenary

See how golf developed from a local tradition in Scotland into a global sport. The data reflects historical moments that shaped its growth, including social change, empire, and world wars.

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The Spread of Historic Golf Clubs

Published: May 24, 2025

Spreading of golf Clubs throughout the world
Photo credits: The Centenary

Watch the expansion of golf from its earliest Scottish roots to a global sport. This visual map highlights how clubs founded over 100 years ago continue to thrive today.

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The 100 Oldest Golf Clubs in the World

Published: May 15, 2025

Royal Burgess Golf Club
Photo credits: The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh

This ranked directory features golf clubs around the world that are over 100 years old. Curated by The Centenary, it celebrates institutions that have upheld the traditions of the game for more than a century.

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