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Golf is a game that has been played through the ages. Steeped in history and tradition, this game of honor instills key life skills of honesty and integrity. The WikiAnswers Golf category includes information about golfers and golf history, clubs and equipment as well as questions on the rules.

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Who can I rent golf clubs from?

When you go to a golf club or driving range it is most likely that they will have a few sets of clubs for rental. You may though be able to borrow some off your friends if that golf club does not have any. It is a good source of income for golf clubs as some tourists show up and just decide they'd like to play that club, and they don't have their clubs with them. There are also online rental sites like GolfClubsAway.com that rent clubs at very low rates, deliver them to your hotel or golf course and pick them up.

Another on-line rental service that I've had great success with is clubhub.com. They'll ship premium TaylorMade clubs (for free) to your hotel, golf course, or fedex location anywhere in the continental U.S. Pricing ends up less than two-way baggage fees and you can choose from men's/women's, long/regular, etc.

What is involved in golf club fitting?

You can cut down the length of the shaft or you can have it extended. You can have less loft or more loft added. You can also have the lie angle adjusted. Your local pro or golf shop would be happy to do this for you.

What is the difference between a set of standard golf clubs and a set of tour golf clubs?

Primarily price. The drivers players use on tour usually have a lot stiffer shafts and less loft.

Are taylor made clubs made in china?

If you are talking about the components, such as the heads or shafts, virtully all come from China. Some from better founders than others, but they are made in China. Some of the finished golf clubs are also assembled in China, while many of the major brands assemble them in their own plants in the USA. The custom club makers of course do assemble them in their shops in the states.

What does OB mean in golf?

This stands for out of bounds. It is an area of the golf course or off the golf course which is not in play. If you hit your ball out of bounds, you cannot play your next shot from there, you must re-hit your shot from the place you originally played from. There is a one shot penalty for hitting out of bounds.

What does 2nd place get in the US Open?

Second place gets a Meat Pie with sauce and a ride around on the back of a tractor.

How does one score points in the game frisbee golf?

One can score points in the game Frisbee Golf in the same way as regular golf. The aim is to complete the course in as few throws as possible. If one completes a hole in one less throw than par they score -1, if they take one more throw than par it is +1 etc. The game is usually called Disc Golf.

What do the red blue yellow and white posts on a golf course mean?

The red, blue, yellow, and white posts on a golf course refer to the distance from the green. Usually red= 100 yards, white= 150 yards, blue= 200 yards, and yellow= 250 yards.

Are balata golf balls softer then the newer balls?

No, they haven't done so for 6 years or more. Golf balls today have soft covers and advanced cores which replaced the need for a balata golf ball, which just wasn't durable enough, which new balls today are.

When do you charge your electric golf cart?

When it either runs out of battery or when it is nearly dead! :L

Best rule of thumb is to recharge when the batteries are at about 60% capacity. You should not recharge every time you run down the street to the store, operating for 5 minutes. If you have a cumulative running time of about 20 minutes, then you should recharge. Battery packs have about 1000 charge cycles. That is their life span. A fleet car used and charged every day = 3 1/2 years. I have seen batteries, well cared for and charged sparingly, last 10 years.

How many golfers worldwide have their PGA card?

There are currently 287 active players on the PGA Tour that have their tour card. There are also countless thousands of club professionals around the country.

Best sunglasses for golfing?

I find the Fire Irridium lenses great for baseball. They provide a brighter and clearer view opposed to darker lenses. Darker lenses make it harder to see the ball during gametime. Head to a store somewhere and try out what kind of frame you like, but I suggest the irridium lenses.

What type of golf club do you use that hits from100 yards?

If I absolutely lash it. Most amateur golfers would hit a sandwedge 100 yards, and a driver about 220-250 yards.

Why is the masters golf tournament called the masters?

Clifford Roberts (Augusta National club chairman) wanted to call the tournament the Masters from the beginning (1934) because the field of players was so strong. Bobby Jones (tournament and club founder) thought this title was too presumptuous and named the tournament the Augusta National Invitational Golf Tournament. However, Clifford Roberts told some of his friends in the press and the tournament was unofficially called the Masters in newspapers. Jones finally relented and in 1939 the name of the tournament was officially changed to the Masters Tournament.

Who is the oldest masters tournament winner?

In 1986 Jack Nicklaus was 46 years and 2 months old when he won it for the sixth time.

If your ball strikes your club face in mid air after your original stroke do you incur a penalty?

When you hit the ball twice in one stroke, you must add a penalty stoke. Which makes that original stroke become two.

Why do you lose distance with short irons in golf?

The clubs are "lofted" higher. That is, they hit the ball higher, so your shots don't travel parallel to the ground as far.

Answer by FutureLPGAgolfer It doesn't matter if they are short or long, I can be having an enormous shaft but has the loft of a sand wedge. It's all about the loft, it has nothing to do with the length of the shaft.

What degree is a 5 iron?

Depends on the manufacturer of the clubs.

Cleveland 5 iron standard is 38.50

Callaway 5 iron standard is 38"

Ping 5 iron standard is 37.75

10 years ago 37.5 was standard for a 5 iron.

Do men and women use the same size golf ball?

No. They weigh the same amount and are the basically the same kind of tennis balls you can pick up at wal-mart or the like. Te only difference is that they use different kinds of tennis balls depending on what surface they are playing on. So, the balls they played with during the French Open are not the same kind they would use during the US Open or Wimbledon. Even then, the guys and the gals use the same type of balls. No difference in weight, size, or texture.

Is a 26 handicap a good golf handicap?

If you just started, maybe. If you've been playing for a long time, NO!!