Scotland is a country known for many historic inventions and creations, including crafting the ground rules for golf. In the 18th-century, officials from the port city of Leith asked the city of Edinburgh to contribute funds for a silver golf club for an upcoming tournament. The city of Edinburgh agreed, but on the condition that the league responsible for the competition placed the rules in writing. John Rattray was a surgeon and an avid player of the game. He was also a member of the Gentlemen Golfers of Leith, who…
