would appear that Leith Links, not St. Andrews, was the first ever official golf course, and with the local Scottish populace taking to the game, had become really popular - so much so that money was being put on games, and the original unscrupulous golfer was born. In 1744, the original rules of golf were drawn up, and I suspect that the wording of these rules will illustrate just what I mean by “unscrupulous golfer”. More… .