An Assistant Demonstrates a Reproduction 'Chuiwan' Or 'Strike Ball' Jade Ball at a Press Conference by Chinese State Sports Officials in Beijing's Great Hall of the People Who Claim It is the Original Form of Golf Wednesday 26 April 2006 the Claim is Based Upon a Series of Books and Paintings Dating Back to the Yuan Dynasty (13th Century Ad) Which Show Members of the Imperial Court Enjoying an 'Elegant Sport' Involving Clubs of Carved Precious Woods and Balls of Wood and Jade That Were Struck Into Holes Much Like Modern Golf Whether the Scottish Form of the Game Has Any Relation to This Find Beyond Coincidence Remains to Be Proved