Australian Golf History

A summary of noteworthy events, individuals and locations that makes up the rich history of golf in Australia.

This timeline is an ongoing project of the Australian Golf Heritage Society. It is being compiled in parallel with a similar physical timeline in our Museum space at Strathfield Golf Club.;xNLx;;xNLx;Where possible, 'Stories' on the respective timelines are linked via hyperlink or QR Code to articles on the Australian Golf Heritage Society website, relevant pages on external websites, or complementary articles on Trove - the National Library of Australia's excellent online archive.;xNLx;;xNLx;This endeavour is being undertaken on a 'best efforts' basis, and can never be 100% complete. If you would like to add a 'story' to our timeline, contact the Museum via the AGHS website with details.;xNLx;;xNLx;Enjoy.

1839-05-25 04:11:12

First Reliably Documented Golf in Australia

Grose Farm 1839

1849-12-15 00:32:45

Australia's First Golf Club?

The Australian Golf Club - Mark I

1849-12-22 02:25:29

The Challenge Is Issued

Competition in the Colonies.

1854-10-10 02:28:45

Reports of Golf in Newspapers

The Melbourne Golf Club . . . or is it Cricket?

1857-11-24 07:07:41

The Sydney Challenge Match

Captain Kirk Takes on Davie Robertson

1860-07-04 15:58:04

Golf on the Victorian Goldfields

All work and no play . . .

1860-10-17 04:11:12

The First Open Championship is Held

The Champions Golfer of the Year

1862-01-10 22:56:00

Birth of Walter Travis

Australia's First Major Winner?

1864-12-02 09:41:57

Golf in Geelong

Introducing the old Scotch Game

1867-03-30 09:41:57

Wanted - Golf Partners

BYO Clubs

Australian Golf History

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