The World's First Golf Ball Was Made from Wood - Apparently.
The first golf ball was made from two wooden balls tied together with a piece of string, used by 15th-century golfers in Scotland. This primitive ball was used until the 17th century, when the first handmade balls made from beech wood were introduced. The first modern golf ball, made from a single piece of wood, was patented in 1839 by British golf enthusiast George Forrester. Today, golf balls are made from synthetic materials, but their humble beginnings are a fascinating piece of golfing history.