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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 wrote the rules of golf?

The first rules of golf were a code of 13 rules written in 1744 by the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers.

In 1754 the Society of St. Andrews Golfers (who would later become known as the R&A) also adopted this set of rules. As golf continued to grow, in 1888 the, now named, Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews drew up a new code of rules. By the next year the R&A became generally accepted as golf's ruling body.

Now the R&A and USGA govern the rules of golf for the world and meet regularly to discuss and coordinate new rules and rule changes.

Do PGA winners get to keep the trophy?

Yes, but only for a year, after which it must be returned to the clubhouse.

What is the loft of your Nike slingshot A wedge?

ModelLoftLieLength (Steel) Nike Slingshot Iron #218°58.5°39.75'' Nike Slingshot Iron #3 20°59.5°39.25'' Nike Slingshot Iron #4 23°60.5°38.75'' Nike Slingshot Iron #5 26°61.5°38.25'' Nike Slingshot Iron #630°62.5°37.75'' Nike Slingshot Iron #7 34°63°37.25'' Nike Slingshot Iron #8 38°63.5°36.75'' Nike Slingshot Iron #942°64°36.25'' Nike Slingshot Iron PW 46°64.5°36'' Nike Slingshot Iron AW 50°64.5°36'' Nike Slingshot Iron SW55°65°35.75'' the lofts are listed above

How do you extend the length of a golf club?

You need to take the old grip and tape off the golf club, then you cut a shaft extension to size and then with shaft epoxy glue it in place, this is because the rules state that any extension must be fixed. Then let that dry for about 20 minutes or so and then just regrip it as normal.

How many kids in the US play golf?

Around 100, some serious players would play around 300+ times a year and less serious players only maybe a handful.

How many inches is a golf ball?

The diameter is 1.68 inches, so the circumference will be pi*D=5.26 inches.

Why is a golf hole 4-14 wide?

In 1829, the members and greenstaff at Musselbrugh Golf Club in Scotland (now Royal Musselbrugh Golf Club) invented a hole cutter, which was 4.25 inches wide. The R&A visited and liked the design, they later decided to adopt it as the official size of a golf hole. The reasons why Musselbrugh's members had made it that size remain unknown.

How much profit in miniature golf?

There is NO cover charge or admission to get into the facility. We only charge at the desk for Mini Golf. 18 Holes of golf ranges from $5.50, $6.50 to $7.50 per person. Prices are based on height. The $7.50 "adult" price is based on the average 11yr old. Yes, this means that short people make out like bandits. Tiny monsters are free. All of the arcade and redemption games take quarters.

website: http://www.monsterminigolf.com/index.html

How do you get sponsored in golf?

Get into the top 20 or 10 (depends) and write an email to what company you want to be sponsored by and there you go...*

Is there a golf term with the letter m?

A mashie is equivalent to a modern day 5-iron, but it was called that more than 60 or 70 years ago.

How many members is there in Augusta national golf club?

approximately 300 or so...mostly former presidents and U.S. elite (Bill gates kinda money) as well as all former masters champions

Does the weight of a golf driver club head affect far the golf ball travels?

Cape Town contain thick air density due to being at low altitued Hit golf ball with 8 iron for distance 120 m Johannesburg contain thin air density due to being at higher altitued Hit golf ball with 8 iron for distance 130m Therefore increase 10m on each iron when visiting JHB to play golf

Where is the golf ball Alan Shepard hit on the moon?

There were actually two golfballs hit by Shepard. They travelled, by his own estimate, between 200 and 400 yards, and were not retrieved. Shepard took the shots from within 30 yards of the rim of Cone Crater, the Moon. They are, therefore, somewhere within the within about 230-430 yards of the rim of Cone Crater, the Moon.

How many golf balls are allowed in a PGA Golf tournament per player?

You can carry as many as you like. It doesn't matter as they count on strokes not balls. However, you are expected to use the same ball from tee to the hole unless you loose it, or it becomes unplayable due to damage. You can play a new ball on every hole if you wish.

What are the names of holes in golf?

The hole is located on the putting green also known as the green.

How popular is the stack and tilt golf swing?

Basically it is where, when you take your backswing you load up onto your left side (for right handed golfers) and when you hit the ball you compress it well, to get more distance and some spin.

Who are famous Australian golfers?

Some famous golfers from Australia are Greg Norman, David Graham, and Peter Thomson. Other famous Australian golfers are Kel Nagle, Adam Scott, Bruce Crampton, and Geoff Ogilvy.

How do you calculate your handicap in golf?

Instructions:

Step 1

Play five rounds of 18-hole golf or take the scores from your last five rounds of 18-hole golf. The five rounds are what are commonly used to calculate a handicap. If you were to take the scores from more or fewer than five rounds, there would be a different formula and it would not be as accurate.

Step 2

Consult the scorecard or call the course clubhouse to find the rating and slope for each course you played during the five rounds. This might seem a little odd, but not every course is as easy as the next. You might shoot 5-under par at an easier course, but at Pebble Beach, you might shoot 15-over par. The difficulty of the course has to be taken into account to measure different golfers against each other.

Step 3

Take the scores you shot at each course and subtract the golf course's rating from that number. Make sure to use the correct course rating for each score or your handicap will be skewed--and not necessarily in your favor.

Step 4

Get the product of each of the five numbers you calculated in Step 3 multiplied by 113. The 113 is the universal number used for official U.S. Golf Association handicaps, although it might seem a little arbitrary.

Step 5

Find what is commonly referred to as the golf differential by dividing each of the five numbers you have after steps 3 and 4 by the slope rating of the courses.

Step 6

Take the lowest of the five numbers you calculated in Step 5 and multiply by "0.96." Once you have this number, disregard any decimals after the second number and this is your golf handicap.

How do you become a caddy Do you have to have prior experience?

I have some advice.

I think you'd have a better chance of being a Janitor!

Becoming a Golf Pro is a-lot of work; meaning, you need to practice a-lot!

Its not just something that's going to be handed to you on a silver plate!

Where did the golf term 'fore' come from?

As today players many years ago had caddies, and each caddy had a "forecaddy", the forecaddy would assist the caddy. The forecaddy would stand out in the fairway and wait for the balls to be hit from the tee, so they could be found. As soon as the player hit the ball, the caddy would shout "fore", a shortening of the word forecaddy, to let him know the ball was coming.

When do you use a fairway wood?

Put the ball forward in your stance, and take your normal swing. Some people do however like the imagine a long low take away. With a fairway wood you do not need to necessarily hit the ball into the ground like you would with an iron, but you can do so.

How many ounces does a golf ball weigh?

A golf ball weighs no more than 1.620 oz (45.93 grams)

How many golf courses in Texas?

Arkansas has 223 golf courses to choose from. This directory lists the courses by city. The cities with the most golf courses like Hot Springs Village, Little Rock, and Fayetteville are listed first under the Top 10.