The Red Coat in the Brandenburg Historical Golf Museum

Have you seen this coat displayed in one of our glass cases? Red coats have been worn by the members of Royal Blackheath Golf Club in London since as early as the 18th century, and are continued to be worn at formal dinners and on other ceremonial occasions. The Field Marshal, the Captain and the Past-Captains wear tailcoats, while other members wear the non-tailed variety. Typically, upon the passing of a Past-Captain, his tailcoat would be donated to the Club by members of his close family. These coats are then no longer permitted to leave the Club. They made an exception from and let us display this great piece of golf history within our facility.

The Blackheath Golf Club is said to have been formed in 1608. Their claim to be the world's oldest golf club has remained unchallenged for over 175 years.