by CCash | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Golf isn’t mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays, but it was a game that was in existence for the 16-17th century. There are some major moments for golf history overlapping with the life of William Shakespeare. For example, it was England’s King James I, patron...
by CCash | Jan 13, 2025 | Detailed Show Notes
Golf in England The oldest known golf courses originated in Scotland. They are first mentioned in 1457 and in England, it catches on more slowly, never enjoying the kind of popularity it has today during Shakespeare’s lifetime. First mention [of golf] in England...
by CCash | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife William Shakespeare’s father, John Shakespeare, spent a great deal of time in trouble with the government over his illegal sale of wool....
