Antique Golf Balls

Golf is an old sport. It was played in a primitive form in Scotland way back in 1432. It is known that

King James IV in 1491 decreed that playing of golf be cut down as it led to the neglect of archery- vital

in the warfare of the times. Golf's roots can be traced back to the game of "Pagamia" of the Roman period

that was played with a feather stuffed ball and bent sticks. Owing to the historicity of golf, much

antique equipment is available today. These portray the various developments that took place in the

manufacture of clubs and balls over different periods of time. Most of these antique pieces are not in a

very good shape today with only a few exceptions which are very hard to come by.

With the game

gaining huge popularity and a veritable fan-following, such antique items have become much sought after.

Among them antique golf balls have especially seen a great surge in demand. Besides collectors, serious

golfers too indulge themselves in collection of antique golf balls and other memorabilia. For them, it's

a piece of history of a sport they truly love. The prospect of owning antique golf balls related to the

roots and development of the game definitely sounds exciting to these golfers.

It is true that golf

balls have evolved much since their origin. The first golf balls and clubs were made of wood. These were

replaced by the "Featheries" (balls made of leather skin stuffed with feathers.). The featheries were

followed by the gutta -perch balls which featured lower costs and high durability. Textured gutta balls

further improved the flight of these balls. Today, each of these is valued as antiques and collected

avidly. These balls range between $1000 and $12,000 or sometimes even more, depending on their age and

condition.

Golf Balls provides detailed

information on Golf Balls, Used Golf Balls, Golf Ball Logos, Golf Ball Reviews and more. Golf Balls is

affiliated with Discount Golf

Clubs.

Personalized Golf Ball Markers
If you are in the market for personalized golf ball markers, you will want to
log onto the Internet and take the time to see what is available in regard to
this type…