Edinburgh Burgh records of 1593 bemoan the fact that Edinburgh churchgoers were playing golf in Leith instead of going to church. On 16th February 1610, South Leith Kirk Session proposed a fine of 20 shillings (one pound) to be paid ‘to the poor’ by anyone found playing golf (or bowls or archery) between sunrise and sunset on Sunday. Apart from the fine, they would also have to confess their sins in church. This persecution continued until 1724, which year marks the last official Kirk prosecution in Scotland for Sunday golfing, when the Leith innkeeper John Dickson was accused of giving victuals to Sabbath golfers.

I learned about this here and then stole it so you could learn about it too…

ESOTERIC BOOK, FOR SCOTTISH RITE USE ONLY; TO BE RETURNED UPON WITHDRAWAL OR DEATH OF RECIPIENT.

The battery operated, two million rupee ($45,000) Anti-Terrorist Assault Cart (Atac) is said to resemble a bullet-proof golf buggy with firing ports. It weighs just under half a tonne, has bullet-proof windows and contains numerous firing ports. Furthermore it is able to negotiate corridors and lifts.

Metaltech says the squat and heavily armoured vehicle can also withstand grenade blasts and last for six hours on a single charge – with a top speed of 25km/h (15mph).

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Then I discovered this bag. It has shocks. It has labeled club holders made from thick rubber which have great friction properties to keep your clubs from moving. It has well placed and well designed pockets that reduce the amount of “hunting” time looking for tee’s, balls or beer. Even the the open pockets for holding balls on the backside is a great solution. It has wheels built right into the bag. It even folds up to fit in the trunk of the car.

This bag even has better aesthetics than the average golf bag. If everyone keeps talking about retro fashion making a comeback in golf, why not throw a little retro styling into some of the equipment. I’m sure it’ll start happening now that we’ve mentioned it. We know we’re being watched by small and large golf companies all the time and we’ve seen our ideas, our approach and designs “borrowed”.