While golf may have originated in Scotland, it’s become emblematic of American elitism and excess. If nothing else, this is the American way. Over two million acres of American soil are dedicated to golf courses. The Mayo Clinic published a study in May, finding that living near a golf course correlated with higher instances of Parkinson’s disease. There has also been a particular emphasis on rewilding golf courses, or letting nature reclaim its rightful place on the putting green.