December 20th 1811 Elizer Johnston is sent an invitation by
 the Members of the Golf Club of Savannah Georgia to attend a New Year's Eve Party. 
Photo from American Golfer April 1911

A copy of an invitation to a Golf Club ball in Savannah Georgia,  which goes to show golf was played in the United States as far back as 1811.  
A copy of an invitation to a Golf Club ball in Savannah Georgia,
 which goes to show golf was played in the United States as far back as 1811

 1911 Golfing Events leading up to the 1913 U.S. Open

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