Mercury Series; History 49; 47 pages; illustrated; 1 appendix; 6.75x9.5"; paper
English Golfing equipment tells a fascinating story of how technology has influenced the development of this popular sport. In the evolution of the game of golf, changes in the materials and techniques in the making of golf balls have been followed by changes to the clubs, to the game itself, and the courses on which golf is played. As the ancient game of golf has a long history in Canada, equipment used or made in our country can tell the story of golf in Canada and shows the importance of changing technology in the development of the game.