Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Allan Robertson (11 September 1815 – 1 September 1859) was a golf player, considered one of the first professional golfers. He was born in St Andrews, Scotland, the "home of golf".In the mid-19th century golf was played mainly by well-off gentlemen, as hand-crafted clubs and balls were expensive. Professionals made a living from playing for bets, caddying, ball and club making, and instruction. Robertson was the most famous of these pros.. }
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- Allan_Robertson comment "Allan Robertson (11 September 1815 – 1 September 1859) was a golf player, considered one of the first professional golfers. He was born in St Andrews, Scotland, the "home of golf".In the mid-19th century golf was played mainly by well-off gentlemen, as hand-crafted clubs and balls were expensive. Professionals made a living from playing for bets, caddying, ball and club making, and instruction. Robertson was the most famous of these pros.".