Rutter

An archaic Scottish term for a wooden golf club, particularly referring to early wooden implements used in traditional Scottish golf before the development of modern club designs. Rutters were part of golf's ancient heritage when clubs were handcrafted from wood and featured simple, functional designs. These historical clubs represent golf's evolution from its origins in Scotland, where the game developed using basic wooden implements. Understanding golf's terminology heritage, including terms like rutter, connects modern golfers to the sport's rich traditions and cultural origins in Scottish links golf.