In this episode, we dive into the secretive side of Scottish golf. It’s 1759, and Ben Franklin is forging alliances in St. Andrews. But the real intrigue lies in Edinburgh, the true birthplace of golf. Discover how the city's exclusive golf clubs, steeped in secrecy and founded by Freemasons, played a critical role in clandestine intelligence gathering. Learn why these early golfers were more than just sportsmen—they were spies, using their positions to shape the future of nations.

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