How "Golf" got it's name Sept 30, 2006 17:05:28 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by w4J on Sept 30, 2006 17:05:28 GMT -5 www.canadahistory.com/sections/news/news.htmIn Scotland, a new game was invented. It was entitled Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.... and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.