Historical origin of golf bunkers from @manorsgolf
The creator narrates the historical origin of golf bunkers, explaining how they were unintentionally created by sheep seeking shelter on the linksland of Scotland and later adopted as hazards in the game of golf. The narrative is supported by a montage of modern and historical golf course footage, images of sheep, and coastal landscapes.
Creator: @manorsgolf on Instagram
Transcript
Did you know that bunkers weren't meant to be on golf courses? Back when golf was created, the game was played on the Linxland of Scotland. This infertile, sandy soil that linked the land to the sea was fit only for hardy, grazing sheep. But even those wool covered soldiers needed shelter from the harsh winds that blew in from the North Sea, so they huddled behind mounds and in low lying depressions. Through cold better, these sheltered spots became more and more eroded eventually growing large
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