Golf clubs that are at least 100 years old and have been verified by The Centenary are eligible to display our exclusive and official 'The Centenary Verified Badge'". This badge is a mark of honour, heritage, and belonging to a global network of historic golf institutions.
What Is It?
The badge is a digital seal, unique to each club, that confirms its historical status. Clubs can easily embed the badge on their website, newsletter, or member portal using a secure iframe code that we generate and manage. The badge is protected as it uses a strong and unique badge token which only we can generate and which will be connected to your club.
Below we have provided an actual live example for a 'test club':
How to Qualify?
To receive the badge, golf clubs must provide documented proof of their founding year, proving they are at least 100 years old. Our team reviews and verifies this documentation. Once approved, the club’s profile is updated and a badge is automatically issued. We will share the embed code with you and it will also be shared via the Club Dashboard.
Embed it (just copy-paste the code) on your homepage, the members' area or any other relevant place.
Use it in digital communications like your newsletter to showcase your legacy.
The badge links to The Centenary to reinforce trust.
Why It Matters?
Over the years, many golf clubs across the world have claimed to be the oldest in their region or country. While such claims are often part of proud local tradition, they can sometimes be disputed and it is just confusing. At The Centenary, our mission is to bring clarity to these historical claims by reviewing documented founding records and verifying dates with trusted sources. Once verified, we award golf clubs with the official Verified Centenary Golf Club Badge which is a neutral, fact-checked recognition that confirms their heritage and founding year.
This process helps end confusion, honours legitimate legacies, and gives members and visitors confidence in the club’s place in golf’s rich history.
Displaying the badge builds trust, highlights tradition, and visibly connects your club to a network of historic peers. It’s also a valuable signal to potential members, visiting golfers, and international partners that your club has a proud and enduring legacy.
Need Help?
If you have questions about eligibility or how to display the badge, please get in touch. We’re here to help.
The official 'The Centenary Verified Badge'
Golf clubs that are at least 100 years old and have been verified by The Centenary are eligible to display our exclusive and official 'The Centenary Verified Badge'". This badge is a mark of honour, heritage, and belonging to a global network of historic golf institutions.
What Is It?
The badge is a digital seal, unique to each club, that confirms its historical status. Clubs can easily embed the badge on their website, newsletter, or member portal using a secure iframe code that we generate and manage. The badge is protected as it uses a strong and unique badge token which only we can generate and which will be connected to your club.
Below we have provided an actual live example for a 'test club':How to Qualify?
To receive the badge, golf clubs must provide documented proof of their founding year, proving they are at least 100 years old. Our team reviews and verifies this documentation. Once approved, the club’s profile is updated and a badge is automatically issued. We will share the embed code with you and it will also be shared via the Club Dashboard.
How to Use the Badge?
- Embed it (just copy-paste the code) on your homepage, the members' area or any other relevant place.
- Use it in digital communications like your newsletter to showcase your legacy.
The badge links to The Centenary to reinforce trust.Why It Matters?
Over the years, many golf clubs across the world have claimed to be the oldest in their region or country. While such claims are often part of proud local tradition, they can sometimes be disputed and it is just confusing. At The Centenary, our mission is to bring clarity to these historical claims by reviewing documented founding records and verifying dates with trusted sources. Once verified, we award golf clubs with the official Verified Centenary Golf Club Badge which is a neutral, fact-checked recognition that confirms their heritage and founding year.
This process helps end confusion, honours legitimate legacies, and gives members and visitors confidence in the club’s place in golf’s rich history.
Displaying the badge builds trust, highlights tradition, and visibly connects your club to a network of historic peers. It’s also a valuable signal to potential members, visiting golfers, and international partners that your club has a proud and enduring legacy.
Need Help?
If you have questions about eligibility or how to display the badge, please get in touch. We’re here to help.