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The precise origins of modern golf are difficult to establish as, although the Chinese game of chuiwa may have played a part in its development, the French game of chambot, its identical English equivalent cambuca and the Roman game of paganica could equally have done so. Historical records cite the birthplace of modern golf in Scotland where, in 1457, James II tried to bar the playing of the game as he felt his subjects should be improving their archery skills instead. Continue reading →