When Did the Size of Golf Balls Change?

Golf balls have undergone several changes in size throughout history. The earliest golf balls were made of wood and were much larger than the golf balls used today. In the 15th century, golf balls were made of feathers and were about the size of a tennis ball. In the 17th century, golf balls were made of leather and were about the size of a cricket ball. In the 19th century, golf balls were made of gutta-percha, a type of rubber, and were about the same size as modern golf balls. The modern golf ball was introduced in 1901 and has remained the same size since then.

  • What was the original size of golf balls? (They were much larger than modern golf balls.)
  • When were golf balls made of feathers? (In the 15th century.)
  • What material were golf balls made of in the 19th century? (Gutta-percha.)
  • When was the modern golf ball introduced? (In 1901.)
  • How long have modern golf balls remained the same size? (Over 100 years.)
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