Six stunning new interactive displays have been unveiled at the British Golf
Museum! Each interactive paints a unique picture of a different aspect of the
game and takes the visitor on a fascinating journey of discovery with the players,
places and past events of golf.
Visitors to the museum are now greeted with
continuous highlights from past Open Championships in the first gallery of
the museum.
Rarely
seen and newly restored black and white footage of The Great Triumvirate
, James Braid, JH Taylor and Harry Vardon, who won The Open Championship
an amazing 16 times between them, has gone on display to the public.
The footage, dating from about 1909, shows how the past champions
played the game and gives life to their legend.
What is The R&A? This absorbing new interactive
will answer all your questions on The R&A and The Royal and
Ancient Golf Club. Discover what The R&A means to golf today
through its organisation of The Open Championship, governing the
game and its significant contribution to golf development. The
disk also gives fascinating insight into the history of The Royal
and Ancient Golf Club.
Relive your favourite Open memory from over 80 years of coverage
with our fully interactive Highlights of The Open Championship
1926-2003 . Be gripped watching Bobby Jones in action in 1926 or
Tiger Woods lifting the coveted Claret Jug in 2000.
Test your knowledge
on our The Rules of Golf quiz and see the Rules working in action.
Watch footage of the rules in action with the great professionals,
like Tiger Woods and Greg Norman. You will be captivated until
you can discover all the quiz answers!
Finally have a virtual flick
through the Pages of History from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club
from the 1754-1851. This will give real delight and amusement to
any golf enthusiast.
Peter N. Lewis, museum Director, commented, 'These
new interactive displays help bring the history of golf to life
and are a fantastic addition to the galleries'.