Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden ... Not!

Yes, some people actually believe that the word "golf" originated as an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden." Are you one of them? Unfortunately, it's not an uncommon mistake. The idea has been floating around the Internet for quite some time, and made the email rounds again earlier this year during the Annika-at-Colonial soap opera. But it's not true. So how did the word "golf" originate? That question is answered as part of our new Golf History FAQ.
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