Golf has been around for centuries and the use of golf clubs has evolved over time. The first golf clubs were made by hand, crafted from wood and iron. The first manufacturers of golf clubs were the members of the Edinburgh Burgess Golfing Society in the late 17th century. They were the first to make and sell golf clubs to the public. By the 19th century, the first mass-produced golf clubs were being made by several companies, including Hugh Philp & Son, MacGregor Golf, and Spalding Golf. These companies were some of the first to design, manufacture, and market golf clubs on a large scale. Today, the golf industry is highly competitive with many companies vying to produce the best clubs.