The word "golf" is believed to be derived from an old Dutch word, kolf, which meant "club". Dutch people played games with clubs in the Middle Ages, but golf evolved in Scotland in the 15th century. In 1457, King James II of Scotland banned football and golf because people played them instead of practicing archery. However, Mary Queen of Scots loved playing golf. She was one of the first women known to play golf. The first women's golf tournament took place in Scotland in 1811. The Scot, King James I (1603-1625) introduced golf into England.
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