In 1608 , according to tradition , Blackheath was the place where golf was introduced to England -- the Royal Blackheath Golf Club ( based in nearby Eltham since 1923 ) was one of the first golf associations established ( 1766 ) outside Scotland .
In 1608 , according to tradition , Blackheath was the place where golf was introduced to England -- the Royal Blackheath Golf Club . The club was one of the first golf associations established ( 1766 ) outside Scotland .