Fashioning an Identity on the Fairways: A History of the Game and Golfing Dress.

A female golfer sits crossed leg on the edge of the Swilcan Bridge. She is wearing duo coloured leather golf shoes, a skirt, blouse, and a sweater with a graphic design of a cat. She also is wearing a dark jacket and a beret. The fashion indicates that it is 1920s. She is smoking a cigarette and her golf clubs are next to her

Margaret Hamilton, 1929 Ladies’ British Open Championship, St Andrews. The R&A World Golf Museum

Museum Lecture  – Hannah Fleming

Thursday 19th June, 7pm, 2025 – The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews – £10

Clothing helps define who we are and allows us to express our identity. What we wear reflects our character, occupation and culture. This extends to the world of sport and golfers are no exception. Looking at the practical and stylistic choices made by golfers from 18th Century to the present day through the collections of the Museum and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Hannah is the Museum’s Learning & Access Curator and is passionate about sharing her enthusiasm for golf heritage. The clothing choices made by golfers has long been and interest, so a perfect opportunity to discover.

This lecture will take place in the Museum galleries, with doors opening from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tea and coffee will be available upon arrival.

The R&A World Golf Museum
Bruce Embankment
St Andrews
KY16 9AB

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