The score of 94 returned by James Durham at St. Andrews in the Silver Cup competition sets a record unbroken for 86 years. The South Carolina Golf Club is formed in Charleston, the first golf club outside of the United Kingdom. The Crail Golfing Society is formed. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers requires members to wear club uniform when playing on the links. 1810-1899 Earliest recorded reference to a women's competition at Musselburgh.
Hickory imported from America is used to make golf shafts.
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers abandons the deteriorating Leith Links, moving to Musselburgh. It flies farther than the feathery and is much less expensive. It contributes greatly to the expansion of the game. The Ladies' Golf Club at St. Andrews is founded, the first golf club for women. The Oxford and Cambridge University Golf Clubs are founded.