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Tiger,The railroads DID play a major part in golf's evolution, but there were other factors too, including the role of Church ministers "driving" their flocks towards the railway station in order to find a golf course which was nearly always conveniently placed within walking distance to the station. quote]Alfie, a few years ago I discovered a book entitled Links Along the Line about the courses on the RR line in Lancashire. It is an interesting read. BTW There a number of clergy that even drive me to the GC.[/