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Some 80% of all golfers will never achieve a handicap of less than 18. So don't feel bad about your high handicap. |
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A recent study found that the average golfer walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that golfers drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. This means that, on average, golfers get about 41 miles to the gallon! Kind of makes you proud. Almost makes you feel like a hybrid... |
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Scotland banned golf from 1457 to 1502 to ensure its’ citizens wouldn't waste time when preparing for an English invasion |
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There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball. |
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The chances of making two holes-in-one in a round of golf are one in 67 million. |
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The longest golf hole in the world is the 7th hole (par 7) of the Sano Course at the Satsuki Golf Club in Japan. It measures an incredible 909 yards. |
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The highest golf course in the world is the Tactu Golf Club in Morococha, Peru, which sits 14,335 feet above sea level at its lowest point. |
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The largest golfing green is that of the 695-yard, 5th hole, a par 6 at the International Golf Club in Massachusetts, with an area in excess of 28,000 square feet. |
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Until 1848, golf balls were typically made of feathers that were boiled and stuffed into a leather pouch, which subsequently was sewn up into a ball shape. The first golf balls used in the 16th century are believed to have been made of wood. |
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The term birdie comes from an American named Ab Smith. While playing 1899, he played what he described as a "bird of a shot", which became "birdie" over time. |
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As unlikely as a hole-in-one is on a par-three, imagine making one on a par-five. This highly unusual shot, informally known as a condor, has only been verified four times! |
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Five-time World Long Drive Champion Jason Zuback (Canada) can drive a golf ball an incredible 468 yards. He also holds the record for the fastest ever golf drive at 204 miles per hour. |
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The word caddy comes from the French word for student, cadet, which is pronounced cad-DAY. |
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Many Japanese golfers carry “hole-in-one” insurance. In Japan if you hit a hole-in-one it is customary to share your good luck by throwing a party complete with gifts for all your friends. |
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The Ladies' Putting Club in St. Andrews, Scotland is considered the very first miniature golf course. It was built in 1867 for practical purposes as it was considered unacceptable for women to take the club back past their shoulder during this time period. |
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The longest golf course in the world is the par 77 International Golf Club in Massachusetts which measures a fearsome 8325 yards. |
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Balls travel significantly further on hot days. A golfer swinging a club at around 100 mph will carry the driver up to eight yards longer for each increase in air temperature of 25°F. |
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The driver swing speed of an average lady golfer is 62mph; 96mph for an average LPGA professional; 84mph for an average male golfer; 108mph for an average PGA Tour player; 130mph for Tiger Woods; 148-152mph for a national long drive champion. |
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The first golf tees were introduced in 1889. |
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The first golf golf bag stand was introduced in 1893. |
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Golf balls with dimples developed and launched in 1905. |
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Golf buggies were first seen on courses in 1951. |
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Heel and toe weighted putters made available in 1966. |
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Woods made out of metals first introduced in 1979. |