actually, contrary to popular belief, golf wasn't invented until the 17th century, well after the fall of the Roman empire. The first golf balls were leather sacks stuffed with feathers and pebble...

hahah, you said sack AND shaft, you are a comedic genius, HOW do you do it?

i noticed that but decided not to comment on it

Oh my goodness, it would have been better to keep quiet than point that out. Now my mind is filling with bad thoughts.