In which decade was golf introduced in the United States?

Golf was introduced in the United States in the 1890s, primarily due to the influence of Scottish immigrants and the establishment of clubs that adopted the sport. The first golf club in the U.S., the St. Andrews Golf Club, was founded in Yonkers, New York, in 1888, but it was during the 1890s that golf gained significant popularity and more courses began to open. The decade is marked by the formation of several golf clubs and the first U.S. Open championship held in 1895. This period was crucial in establishing golf as a recognized sport in America, leading to its growth and evolution in the following years.