Museum Lecture - Kieran George

Golf and Conflict at St Andrews 1552-1946

The links between golf and conflict go back to the game’s earliest history. In this lecture from one of our curators, Kieran George, discover 400 years of golf and conflict at St Andrews. Learn about the fate of Archbishop Hamilton, author of the famous 1552 charter, where golf at St Andrews is mentioned for the first time.

From the Rabbit Wars to the end of the Second World War, the lecture explores how conflict has shaped golf at St Andrews over four centuries.

This lecture ties in the themes of our temporary exhibition Bunker Shots: Stories of Golf and Conflict, which was curated by Kieran and runs until Spring 2026.

Doors will open from 6.30pm, with tea and coffee available upon arrival. Tickets cost £10, payable online via the Eventbrite link or on the door via card.

You may also like the following events from The R&A World Golf Museum:

• This Tuesday, 19th August, 02:00 pm, Crafternoon - Potato Printing in St Andrews
• This Sunday, 24th August, 10:00 am, Lego Days in St Andrews
• Next month, 1st September, 10:30 am, Golf Geeks Coffee Group in St Andrews

Also check out other Sports events in St Andrews, Exhibitions in St Andrews, Arts events in St Andrews.