The Golf Heritage Society

Honoring and Preserving the History of the Game
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The Golf Heritage Society

Honoring and Preserving the History of the Game
Join Today

The Golf Heritage Society

Honoring and Preserving the History of the Game
Join Today

The Golf Heritage Society

Honoring and Preserving the History of the Game
Join Today

The Golf Heritage Society

Honoring and Preserving the History of the Game
Join Today
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introduction to the GHS

Passionate about all things golf, we're a family, and you're invited.

For over 50 years our members have bonded over their intense passion for the ‘Royal & Ancient’ game. Our members include collectors, authors, course architects, superintendents, hickory and classic club players, and all those interested in the game and its rich history. Seasoned collectors and accomplished writers network with other members and share their knowledge as recognized experts in their field.  Members are invited to historic venues, attend trade shows and seminars, make lasting friendships, and always have fun. Won’t you join us on a remarkable journey that is sure to expand your horizons and enjoyment of the game?

Key News & Events

We have an active calendar of events across the year. Here are some key items we want to highlight.

Member and Author John Riley Debuts New Book “A Will to Win”

GHS member and author John Riley has a new book that covers the life and career of legendary Philadelphia amateur Bill Hyndman. Titled A Will ...
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Spring Visit to Historic Merion

The date is March 23, 2024, and the occasion is a visit to Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. The day will be hosted by ...
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Plastic tees banned from British course

Comes a story from Great Britain on the banning of plastic tees. Whether you like them or hate them, plastic tees have been the subject ...
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Key News & Events

We have an active calendar of events across the year. 

The National Convention

In Pinehurst, NC was October 16th to 19th. 100 Booth Trade Show, Educational Sessions, Golf Tournament, Banquet.

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Regional Events

Visits to Historic Merion Golf Club, Playing Latrobe Country Club, Tour of Oakmont Country Club, Regional Shows and Golf.

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Visitor News...

Editor Jim Davis will post occasional announcements here
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Collecting Categories

What are you passionate about? Our members are deeply engaged across all aspects of the history of the Royal and Ancient game, including…

Scotty Cameron Putters

Flags & Tickets

& Much More:
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GHS Virtual Golf Museum

GHS members relish the thrill of the hunt and “Holding History in Our Hands” as we discover and preserve the artifacts of the game. Enjoy this sampling of some of our members personal favorites…

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Exhibit 1

1904 Olympic Golf Trophy

1899 Program

Exhibit 2

Full Program of the 1899 US Amateur

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Exhibit 3

Ben Hogan in the 1960 US Open

The ghs recognizes historic clubs

Has your club recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, or you want to tell the story of your club or favorite Muni?

Contact us about having your club and its history represented on this site and in our quarterly journal. If your 100th is around the corner and you would like some help planning your celebration, please reach out to us.  

From Issues of The Golf

Our information-packed quarterly periodical has been in constant publication since 1970 with all issues archived for member use.

The Origins of Golf

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Collecting Golf Ceramics

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Upcoming Content: Autumn 2024 Issue

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From Our Blog

Our blog has a constant stream of valuable articles on golf’s rich heritage. Choose a search term for additional personally relevant content:

The pursuit of classic golf course architecture

Has the value of golf course architecture become stuck in the past?   When he wrote this article, Forrest Richardson was president of the American ...
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Colf – The early Dutch game that preceded golf

Dick McDonough, who passed away in 2021, was a passionate golf collector who loved early depictions of art and the history of golf art. He ...
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Earliest golf club makers in the U.S.

By Wayne McGinnis Wayne McGinnis, Ph.D., Arkadelphia, Ark., retired from teaching English in college in 2016, after 43 years. He has been collecting golf items ...
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The quest for a little spring in the swing – spring-faced clubs

Through the years creative clubmakers have sought to add a little “oomph” to impact.  By Dennis Hucul For decades adding extra distance to your shots ...
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Trove of rare clubs in Edinburgh bank vault traced to famed British golfing families

By Brian Matheson, with John Still The Golf, March 2018 Editor’s note – Brian Matheson is a member of the British Golf Collectors Society and ...
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Condition, grading and authentication of golf cards

By George Petro The golf collecting world is abuzz with regards to early 2023 auction results for encapsulated or “slabbed” cards, photos and tickets that ...
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Member Highlight

Philip Truett

Philip is a resident of Walton-on-the-Hill, England and a lifelong GHS member. He was such a fan of the GHS that he co-founded the British Golf Collectors Society in 1987, using our organization as a blueprint. Here, Philip examines a book from his astonishing collection of rare volumes.

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