![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The two clubs played together on the North Inch for around 40 years before the King James club moved to its present location on Moncrieff Island in 1897. Originally founded in 1858 when the North Inch was taking over form the South Inch as the main venue for golf in Perth, The King James VI club was born out of a demand for a second club in Perth. The Royal Perth and the Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrews still play each other every year in what is thought to be the oldest continuously held team match in the world!Īlso important to the history of golf on the North Inch is the King James VI golf club. It was believed that when St Andrews was later awarded Royal status that they insisted the words “and Ancient” be added to the title to show that they were the older club – therefore we have the “Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews” to this day (or the R&A as they are known). The club was the first ever to be awarded ‘Royal’ status in 1833. The oldest of the remaining clubs is the Royal Perth Golfing Society which was founded in 1824 at which time the course was on the South Inch rather than the North Inch. What is Artisan Golf GolfWRX goes behind the scenes Published 5 years ago on By GolfWRX Staff With video cameras and questions, GolfWRX goes into the heart of Artisan Golf headquarters to speak with the legendary wedge grinder Mike Taylor and putter maker John Hatfield. There are currently six clubs who play their golf on the North Inch: The Royal Perth Golfing Society, The Perth Artisans, The Perth Merchants, Perth Ladies, The Letham Club and the Perth Railway Golf Club, but there have been many more societies and informal groups who have played here over the years. Between now and Christmas, the Artisans have arranged to carry out repairs to their Clubhouse with new soffits, fascias and guttering being. By GolfWRX Staff In part 4 of this 7-part series, Mike Taylor of Artisan Golf takes us through his meticulous process of crafting his wedges, and why that precision matters. ![]()
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