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The Golf Heritage department carries out ongoing research into the history of the Club, publishes printed and other media material on its findings and takes an active role in special projects to promote the heritage of the Club and work of The R&A. These include exhibitions at The Open Championship and at the amateur championships run by The R&A. The department is also responsible for the day to day care of the Club’s historical collections and archive. |
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Vertical Expansion - The Clubhouse 1887-1910
The next building phase of the Club was more straightforward than had been the case with previous architectural developments. Complaints about the state of the Club toilet facilities were minuted in September 1887 and also in March and June 1888.
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The history of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews began on May 14, 1754, when 22 noblemen and gentlemen of Fife presented a Silver Club to be played for annually over the Links of St Andrews. The winner became Captain for the year. The Society of St Andrews Golfers, as the Club was originally known, soon evolved from this competition, meeting regularly to take part in the "healthful exercise of golf", usually followed by a dinner. |
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The Prince of Wales
Sir William Orpen (1878 - 1931)
Edward Prince of Wales (1894 - 1972), later Edward VIII, became Captain of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club in 1922. The third royal to captain the club, the twenty eight year old Prince played golf with a 15 handicap. |
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The Royal Medal - The Gold Medal presented by King William IV
Colonel John Murray Belshes played a key role in obtaining Royal patronage for the Club in 1834. Three years later, Belshes was instrumental in the donation by King William IV of a medal to the Club. |
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