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Rule book, Christchurch Golf Club, 1873

The first Christchurch Golf Club was founded in 1873, when this rule book was published. Click on the arrows to move from page to page.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Rules and regulations of the Christchurch Golf Club. Christchurch: Christchurch Golf Club, 1873 (B-K-944-TITLE; B-K-944-11-16)

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Garry Ahern, 'Golf - Origins of New Zealand golf', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/39247/rule-book-christchurch-golf-club-1873 (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Garry Ahern, published 5 Sep 2013, updated 1 Sep 2016