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Delve into a treasure trove of golf history featuring over 2,500 stunning images and illustrations showcasing iconic moments, legendary players, and the evolution of golf courses. From vintage shots of early tournaments to candid captures of golfers in action, this collection offers a unique glimpse into the sport's rich heritage. Perfect for enthusiasts and historians alike, these images not only celebrate the game but also reflect its cultural significance over the decades.

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Background imageSwing Through History: Drawing Of Golfer In Pose

Drawing Of Golfer In Pose
(Original Caption) Patent drawing, golf instructor, by W. V. Glancey. October 26, 1926. BPA2# 2622

Background imageSwing Through History: Tony Jacklin Holding His Trophy

Tony Jacklin Holding His Trophy
(Original Caption) Briton Takes Open. St

Background imageSwing Through History: Althea Gibson on Golf Course

Althea Gibson on Golf Course
(Original Caption) Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Althea Gibson, former tennis star gives her approach shot on the ninth hole of the North Shore C. C

Background imageSwing Through History: Display with Prices for Early Made Golf Balls

Display with Prices for Early Made Golf Balls
(Original Caption) Simmons Hardware Company's price list for golf balls

Background imageSwing Through History: Golf Match; Engraving

Golf Match; Engraving
(Original Caption) 1870- Golf match on Blackheath. Engraving by H. Harrol, 1870

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfers at St. Andrew's Golf Club in Yonkers

Golfers at St. Andrew's Golf Club in Yonkers
Golfers Harry Holbrook, A. Kinnan, John B. Upham, and John Reid at the St. Andrews Golf Club in Yonkers founded by Reid in 1888

Background imageSwing Through History: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Golfing

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Golfing
(Original Caption) Golf was considered more or less a high brow game in 1899, when this picture was taken

Background imageSwing Through History: Bill Melhorn, Golfer, In Action

Bill Melhorn, Golfer, In Action
(Original Caption) Bill Melhorn, golfer in action

Background imageSwing Through History: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope Goofing and Golfing

Bing Crosby and Bob Hope Goofing and Golfing
(Original Caption) 1943-Philadelphia, PA: Next to bridge the game of golf has done more to disrupt friendships than any other knwon sport

Background imageSwing Through History: Babe Didrikson W/Katharine Hepburn

Babe Didrikson W/Katharine Hepburn
(Original Caption) Babe Didrikson, foremost woman golfer, has a tip or two for Katharine Hepburn (R)

Background imageSwing Through History: Gene Sarazen In Golf Swing

Gene Sarazen In Golf Swing
(Original Caption) 1932-Sandwich, England: Gene Sarazen, American golfer, photographedduring the 1932 British Open Championship. Which he won. Full Length

Background imageSwing Through History: Poster of Golfer in Miami

Poster of Golfer in Miami
A man in golf clothes, in mid-swing, appears in an advertisement for Miami's winter tourist season

Background imageSwing Through History: Bobby Jones Swinging Club

Bobby Jones Swinging Club
(Original Caption) Bobby Jones (b. 1902) American golfer and only player ever to make the "Grand Slam". Photograph full-length swinging golf club

Background imageSwing Through History: Joe Louis Stooping to Examine Golf Strategy

Joe Louis Stooping to Examine Golf Strategy
(Original Caption) Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis (1914- ) is seen lining up a putt at the Engineers Club in Roslyn, Long Island, during a match with Dodger Jackie Robinson

Background imageSwing Through History: Peter Lawford with Frank Sinatra

Peter Lawford with Frank Sinatra
(Original Caption) Candid Hollywood...Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford, two of Hollywood's most debonair stars, have been long-time friends and golfing cronies

Background imageSwing Through History: Winston Churchill Swinging Golf Club

Winston Churchill Swinging Golf Club
(Original Caption) Winston Churchill after a bad golf drive

Background imageSwing Through History: Watts Gunn and Bobby Jones

Watts Gunn and Bobby Jones
Watts Gunn shaking hands with Bobby Jones. Jones holding trophy. Undated

Background imageSwing Through History: Dr. Alister MacKenzie

Dr. Alister MacKenzie
(Original Caption) Dr. Alister MacKenzie, Scottish golf course designer. Undated waist-up portrait

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfer Sam Snead holding the Cup

Golfer Sam Snead holding the Cup
(Original Caption) July 9, 1946-American Wins Open Golf Championship: Sam Snead, the American golfer, photographed with the cup after winning the Open Golf Championship at St. Andrews

Background imageSwing Through History: Baseball Legend Babe Ruth Playing Golf

Baseball Legend Babe Ruth Playing Golf
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageSwing Through History: Richard Nixon Golfing with Newell Kelly

Richard Nixon Golfing with Newell Kelly
(Original Caption) Vice President Richard Nixon (right) gets golfing guidance from Newell Kelly, Manager of the Bahamas Country Club in Nassau, where Nixon is Vacationing

Background imageSwing Through History: Flapper Girl Receiving Flying Lesson

Flapper Girl Receiving Flying Lesson
(Original Caption) Flying Flapper gives Helen Hicks first plane lesson

Background imageSwing Through History: Old Madison Square Garden

Old Madison Square Garden
(Original Caption) New York, New York: Front exterior view of Madison Square Garden

Background imageSwing Through History: Bobby Jones And Caddy

Bobby Jones And Caddy
(Original Caption) Bobby Jones retains national Amateur title

Background imageSwing Through History: Jack Nicklaus on Golf Lawn

Jack Nicklaus on Golf Lawn
(Original Caption) Jack Nicklaus writes course notes on scorecard during practice round of the 1967 tournament, on July 18th, at the Columbine Country Club

Background imageSwing Through History: Grim-Faced Jack Nicklaus at 1970 U.S. Open

Grim-Faced Jack Nicklaus at 1970 U.S. Open
(Original Caption) June 18, 1970-Chaska, Minnesota: In an obviously grim mood

Background imageSwing Through History: Glenna Collett Putting Ball

Glenna Collett Putting Ball
(Original Caption) Women's National Golf Finals. Photo shows Glenna Collett playing from fairway on way to 6th and final hole in final round with Miss Van Wie

Background imageSwing Through History: Jack Neville Swinging His Golf Club

Jack Neville Swinging His Golf Club
(Original Caption) Jack Neville of the Monterey Peninsula, C.C. California, designed the golf course at Pebble Beach. Neville is shown here playing golf

Background imageSwing Through History: Bobby Jones Missing a Putt

Bobby Jones Missing a Putt
(Original Caption) At Masters invitation golf tourney. Bobby Jones missing a putt on the 16th green during the second round of the Masters Invitation Golf Tournament at Augusta, Georgia

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfer Walter J. Travis

Golfer Walter J. Travis
(Original Caption) Garden City, New Jersey: Walter J. Travis became the Bobby Jones of 1900 when he won the first of his three national championships at the Garden City Golf Club

Background imageSwing Through History: Babe Ruth Playing Golf

Babe Ruth Playing Golf
(Original Caption

Background imageSwing Through History: Bobby Jones Aboard Ship

Bobby Jones Aboard Ship
(Original Caption) Bobby Jones returns home triumphant. New York- photo shows Bobby Jones odd Atlantic Georgia as he arrived in New York on the S.S

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfer Bobby Jones with His Wife and Father

Golfer Bobby Jones with His Wife and Father
(Original Caption) Left to right, Robert Jones, Sr. Mrs. Bobby Jones, Jr. and the great golfer himself, pictured on the welcoming boat Macon after Bobby had transferred from the S.S

Background imageSwing Through History: Gene Sarazen Putting at St. Andrews

Gene Sarazen Putting at St. Andrews
(Original Caption) Gene Sarazen, title holder, putting on the 18th green at St. Andrews while Duncan McCullough looks on during the St. Andrews Open. Clubhouse in the background. Undated photograph

Background imageSwing Through History: Johnny Farrell Receiving Golf Trophy

Johnny Farrell Receiving Golf Trophy
(Original Caption) 6/25/1928- Photo shows Johnny Farrell, the Quaker Ridge professional, receving the cup emblematic of the National Open Golf Championship from H.H

Background imageSwing Through History: Comedian Harry Lauder Teeing Off on Dirt Mound

Comedian Harry Lauder Teeing Off on Dirt Mound
(Original Caption) Harry Lauder in an outrageous golf gag shot. He is teeing off on top of a pile of dirt while spectators watch. He wears a Scottish golf uniform, including kilt. Undated photograph

Background imageSwing Through History: Peter Thomson Putting

Peter Thomson Putting
Peter Thomson, Australian golfer and one of the leaders in the Miami Beach Open golf tournament, putting during the tournament

Background imageSwing Through History: Portrait of Golfer Dliegel

Portrait of Golfer Dliegel
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageSwing Through History: Chandler Egan with Fellow Golfers

Chandler Egan with Fellow Golfers
(Original Caption) When Ex-Golf Champs Get Together. Three former National Golf Champions meet on the links at Pebble Beach, California

Background imageSwing Through History: Portrait of Alexa Fraser Putting

Portrait of Alexa Fraser Putting
(Original Caption) Mrs. Alexa Stirling Fraser putting on 13th green in match with Mrs. Moriam B. Horn in Women's National Golf Championship

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfer Gene Sarazen

Golfer Gene Sarazen
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageSwing Through History: Rube Goldberg at Golf Course

Rube Goldberg at Golf Course
(Original Caption) Rube Goldberg resting after a round at the first tournament of the Artists and Writers golf association at Wykagyl

Background imageSwing Through History: People Playing Golf

People Playing Golf
(Original Caption) Golfing at the Royal and ancient golf course at St. Andrews, Scotland, 1798. Engraving

Background imageSwing Through History: Painting Of English Golfer

Painting Of English Golfer
(Original Caption) 1790-English golfer. Black Heath Society of Golfers. Painting by L. F. Abbot, 1790

Background imageSwing Through History: Eisenhower After A Game Of Golf

Eisenhower After A Game Of Golf
(Original Caption) Picture shows President Eisenhower holding up a pin that says, "Don't Ask What I Shot." he is standing outside with a golf club in his hand. Undated photo circa 1950s

Background imageSwing Through History: Arnold Palmer and Robert Sweeny Holding Trophy

Arnold Palmer and Robert Sweeny Holding Trophy
(Original Caption) Arnold Palmer (left), a Cleveland salesman, and Robert Sweeny, Port Washington, N.Y

Background imageSwing Through History: Sight of Championship Golf Matches

Sight of Championship Golf Matches
(Original Caption) International golf matches to be held at Country Club next fall. Ryder Cup matches to be played in North Carolina

Background imageSwing Through History: Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones
(Original Caption) Bobby Jones with the Warner Brothers after signing a contact with them to apppear in several instructional golf shorts

Background imageSwing Through History: Jesse Guilford Playing Golf

Jesse Guilford Playing Golf
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageSwing Through History: Portrait of Women Golfers

Portrait of Women Golfers
(Original Caption) By air, water and rail, from every nook and cranny of the United States, America's golfing daughters are arriving for the National Women's Golf Championship

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfer Joe Turnesa

Golfer Joe Turnesa
(Original Caption) Metropolitan Open Championship grassy spraingolf club. Bob McDonald

Background imageSwing Through History: Bank Robbers Shooting from Automobile

Bank Robbers Shooting from Automobile
Movie still of two bank robbers firing off rounds from the back of their getaway car. One of the men has his Thompson machine gun disguised in a golf bag

Background imageSwing Through History: Full-Length Portrait of William St. Clair by George Chalmers

Full-Length Portrait of William St. Clair by George Chalmers
Full-length portrait of William St. Clair of Roslin, as captain of the Hon. Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Oil painting by Sir George Chalmers

Background imageSwing Through History: Variety Of Golf Clubs Lean Against Wall

Variety Of Golf Clubs Lean Against Wall
(Original Caption) Engraving of a variety of sizes and types of golf clubs leaning against a wall. Undated engraving

Background imageSwing Through History: Couple of Young Golfers Standing by Car

Couple of Young Golfers Standing by Car
Young golfers Peggy Goldsmith and James O. Walker stand together by an automobile

Background imageSwing Through History: Augusta National Golf Club

Augusta National Golf Club
(Original Caption) Bobby Jones to Build "Perfect Course": Together with golf experts from California and England, Bobby Jones is building a "Perfect" golf course at Augusta

Background imageSwing Through History: Engraving Showing Man Golfing

Engraving Showing Man Golfing
(Original Caption) This image shows golf around 1810. "The Cook of the Green."

Background imageSwing Through History: Horton Smith Playing Golf

Horton Smith Playing Golf
(Original Caption) Horton Smith is seen teeing off on the first hole in the Pasadena Golf Open. In the group are also McDonald Smith, Willard Hutchingson and Jim Fogarty

Background imageSwing Through History: Painting Of Golfers Discovered By Pastor

Painting Of Golfers Discovered By Pastor
(Original Caption) Two Sunday golfers on a Scottish course being discoverd by the village pastor and deacon. 17th century painting, During the Time of the Sermonses" by J.C. Dollman

Background imageSwing Through History: Man and Woman in Golfing Clothes

Man and Woman in Golfing Clothes
Photo shows a man and a woman wearing stylish croquet or golf-playing clothes

Background imageSwing Through History: Female Golf Caddies

Female Golf Caddies
In Japan, most golf caddies are young girls. Three are chatting on the course here. (Photo by �� Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageSwing Through History: Lithograph of Two Women Golfing

Lithograph of Two Women Golfing
1903-Two girls playing golf. After a colored lithograph, 1903

Background imageSwing Through History: English Woman Golfer Playing 1905

English Woman Golfer Playing 1905
(Original Caption) English woman golfer ca. 1905. Photograph

Background imageSwing Through History: William Howard Taft Playing Golf

William Howard Taft Playing Golf
(Original Caption) William Howard Taft (1857-1930) plays golf. A caddy stands beside a box marked "NO 8, 215 YD'S." Undated photograph

Background imageSwing Through History: Fatty Arbuckle with Female Friend

Fatty Arbuckle with Female Friend
A silent movie scene featuring Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle and Mabel Normand sharing a happy moment on a golf course

Background imageSwing Through History: Andrew Carnegie Holding Golf Club in Cottage

Andrew Carnegie Holding Golf Club in Cottage
(Original Caption) Andrew Carnegie in golf cottage near St. Andrew's Golf Course

Background imageSwing Through History: Portrait of Francis Quimet

Portrait of Francis Quimet
(Original Caption) Photo shows American golfer Francis Quimet (1893-1967), the first U.S. Open winner

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfer Francis Ouimet in Golfing Position

Golfer Francis Ouimet in Golfing Position
(Original Caption) Brookline, MA.: Photo of American golfer, Francis Ouimet, (1893-1967), posing in a driving stance. Ouimet was the first winner of the U. S. Open

Background imageSwing Through History: John Shippen Swinging Iron on Fairway

John Shippen Swinging Iron on Fairway
1913-John Shippen, golfer, in action

Background imageSwing Through History: Francis Ouimet Playing Golf

Francis Ouimet Playing Golf
Francis Ouimet (1893-1967), American golfer who was the first to win the U.S. Open

Background imageSwing Through History: John Anderson and Jerome Travers

John Anderson and Jerome Travers
(Original Caption) 1913- John G. Anderson and Jerome D. Travers, runner up and winner of the Amateur Golf Championship

Background imageSwing Through History: Crowd Watching Golf Tournament

Crowd Watching Golf Tournament
(Original Caption) photo of the gallery watching the match between Ted Ray and Hobens as they putt on the green

Background imageSwing Through History: Crowd Watching Golf Match

Crowd Watching Golf Match
(Original Caption) Gallery watching match between Ray and Hobens

Background imageSwing Through History: Golf Tournament Between American and British Players

Golf Tournament Between American and British Players
Golf match between British and American professional golfers at Short Hills, New Jersey. Playing for England are Ray and Harry Vardon, and playing for the USA are George Low and Alex Smith

Background imageSwing Through History: Spectators Watching Golf Game

Spectators Watching Golf Game
9/17/1913-Brookline, MA-Spectators watch players, Ray and Hobens with caddie on putting green at the US Open

Background imageSwing Through History: Trio of Golfers

Trio of Golfers
(Original Caption) Group photo of Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet and Edward Ray, 1914

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfers Acknowledging Win

Golfers Acknowledging Win
(Original Caption) The Walker Cup Remains In America. Emblematic of golfing supremacy between America and Britain, the Wallace Cup, was again defended and retained the U. S. stars

Background imageSwing Through History: Walter Travis Shown Swinging Golf Club

Walter Travis Shown Swinging Golf Club
(Original Caption) 5/7/1914-Long Island, NY: Walter J. Travis shown swinging a golf club at the Invitation Tournament of the Garden City Golf Club. (Photo by © Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageSwing Through History: Golfer Walter T. Travis

Golfer Walter T. Travis
(Original Caption) C. Kirby, Metropolitan Golf Championships, Englewood

Background imageSwing Through History: Lillian Hyde Swings Golf Club Outside

Lillian Hyde Swings Golf Club Outside
(Original Caption) 5/25/14-West Orange, New Jersey- Miss Lillian B. Hyde at the Women's Metropolitan Golf Championship in West Orange, NJ

Background imageSwing Through History: Marion Hollins Swings Golf Club

Marion Hollins Swings Golf Club
(Original Caption) 5/25/14-West Orange, New Jersey- Miss Marion Hollins at Woman's Metropolitan Golf Championship, West Orange, New Jersey

Background imageSwing Through History: Mrs. H. Blumenthal Swings Golf Club

Mrs. H. Blumenthal Swings Golf Club
(Original Caption) 5/25/14-West Orange, New Jersey- Woman's Metropolitan Golf Association Championship Tourney; Mrs. H. Blumenthal. (Photo by © Bettmann/CORBIS/Bettmann Archive)

Background imageSwing Through History: Crowd Watching Chick Evans Drive

Crowd Watching Chick Evans Drive
5/26/14-England-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Crowd watching Chick Evans driving from the second tee Golf Championship sandwich

Background imageSwing Through History: Ray Ouimet Swinging Golf Club

Ray Ouimet Swinging Golf Club
(Original Caption) Ray Ouimet, junior amateur golf champion, brother of Francis Ouimet, is shown



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