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Category: Golf History

Why do golfers shout fore?

why do golfers shout fore

The Rules of Golf say players should play in the spirit of the game by “showing consideration to others.” But why do golfers shout fore? We explain all.

20 Famous Golf Quotes To Impress On The Course

golf's most famous quotes

Golf is a game of endless complexity that has captivated and frustrated players for hundreds of years. The sport offers up plenty to talk about and, over the years, many a true word has been spoken about the game. We consider some of golf’s most famous quotes throughout the sport’s rich history.   ‘The most […]

Golf’s Greatest Drivers and Putters Of All Time

Golf is a game that demands many and varied skills. The necessity for power and precision makes it one of the most challenging sports to master. Here, we look at five players who can be considered golf’s greatest drivers and putters of all time. Five players who have excelled from the tee through the ages, […]

Is Golf’s ‘Big 4’ Era Over?

Big 4

First came the ‘Tiger Woods’ era. 281 consecutive weeks as the World Number One, 683 weeks overall, with 14 majors and 71 PGA Tour titles. The highest average birdies per round for a season. The most consecutive rounds at par or better (52). 141 consecutive cuts made. Utter dominance of the sport of golf. Between […]

The Weirdest Rules In Golf

weirdest rules in golf

  Golf is an ancient sport believed to have been developed in the middle ages in Scotland. And over the centuries, many golf clubs, as well as the R&A and the USGA, have implemented (and scrapped) many rules. While most are logical, some are just downright strange. Here are the weirdest rules in golf – […]

Golf’s 2020 Vision Infographic

Golf is rapidly becoming one of the fastest evolving sports in the world, not only as a sport but also as a business worldwide. With an estimated 80 million golfers playing around the world and close to 40,000 golf courses across the globe, it’s pretty easy to conjure the growing popularity of the sport. Plus, […]