Golf has come a long way since the 16th century when it was forbidden by English law because so many Scotsmen were playing golf rather than practicing archery which was a military requirement. Today, in America alone, golf is played by more than 24 million people on more than 14,000 golf courses. In Scotland, where the game was born - and throughout Britain - golf is just as popular, and today has become a favourite sport throughout Europe, South Africa, Australia, Japan and other parts of the world. Televised golf has added to the sport's popularity. Young charismatic players, the emergence of women in the game, and magnificent courses have increased the size of television audiences, as well as bringing people out to their local golf courses. Part of the great success of golf must be attributed to the corporate sponsorship that has helped bring the major tournaments to fans around the world. One of the most illustrious sponsors and supporters of golf - as well as a wide variety of other sports - is Anheuser-Busch.

Now Anheuser-Busch's premium beer, Michelob, celebrates the glories of golf with a die-cast model of America's premium automobile - the Cadillac. It is marked with official Michelob graphics and vibrant images of a golf ball and club. Meticulously detailed and authenticated, your Michelob "Golf" Caddy is produced by - and available only from - Matchbox Collectibles.

CADILLAC is a General Motors trademark used under license to Mattel, Inc © 1999 Anheuser-Busch, Inc.

(1999)

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