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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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Is the 56 degree pitching wedge a sand wedge?

Depending on manufacturer, it would range from 54-56 degrees. The most common would be either 54 or 56 degrees.

What is the difference between the four Major Championships of golf?

The first Major of the year is The Masters, always played at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia in early April. It is renowned for the lush green grass, lightening fast greens and abundance of blooming flowers. The Champion wins a Green Jacket as well as the first place cheque and a life time exemption to play the Masters. The most famous holes are 11, 12 and 13 known as Amen corner, as it is a stretch of difficult holes with a water hazard on each hole.

The second major is the US Open, played in mid June, played at a course selected by the USGA each year. The courses are usually very long with fast contoured greens and thick, thick rough. The field is limited to 156. The winner receives the first place cheque, and the US Open Trophy, and a 10 year exemption to the US Open.

The third major of the year is The Open Championship, usually held in mid July. In 1860-1870 the winner received a belt, which was replaced with the Claret Jug in 1871 after Young Tom Morris was allowed to keep the belt for winning the Championship 3 times. The Champions also win life time exemption to the event, on the course which they won on. The Open has been held in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. Currently there are 9 courses in the rotation, with St. Andrews being used every 5 years. The Courses usually play hard and fast with many contoured greens and fairways and bunker which are sometimes hard to get out of. The weather at The Open is usually very unpredictable.

The final major is the PGA Championship, which is held in August. One of the distinguishing features of this event is that it is only for Professional Golfers, whereas the other three allow amateurs in the field. The winner receives the first place cheque and the Wanamaker Trophy, as well as a life time exemption to this event. First played in 1916, this Championship began as a Matchplay event, and in 1958 changed to a Strokeplay event. The courses are all in the US and are selected by the PGA of America.

Who has won all 4 majors?

Five Players have won all four majors. - Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Gene Sarazen.

How do you determine the year of a Yamaha golf cart?

Find the serial number plate on the frame, typically just below the dash on the passenger side. The number will consist of a letter or sometimes two, followed by number. The first two digits of the number are the last two digits of the year it was manufactured. so serial number A85xxxxxx would have been built sometime in 1985.

If you earn your pga lpga tour card under what circumstances will you still receive a sponsor's exemption?

If you have earned your LPGA Tour card, then your do not need a sponsors exemption. Sponsors exemptions are for players who do not have the fully exempy status that card holders enjoy. Sponsors exeptions are usually given to local professionals, or notable local amatuers, as well as marquise names that are no longer exempt. They are a way for tournament directors to increase interest in their event.

Is there a driving age for a golf cart if you own it?

In most states, the minimum age to operate a golf cart is 13. Golf carts may only be driven on streets that are designated for them. They can also be operated on public roads in order to cross over to the other side of a golf course. If that is the case, there will be a designated crossover area.

Did Arnold palmer ever cheat on his wife Winnie?

Yes he was. He was called the king because he was the king of women

How do you tighten a belt on a golf car?

There is no belt adjustment on a golf cart. However, if the belt is too loose, it may be a drive clutch problem, and an adjustment to the clutch can be made.

What is the most exclusive golf course that you can play?

You can play pretty much every course that the PGA tour players play on, just not when they are there! Other than that, it all comes down to your preference! I would say Agusta National in Georgia

What is 'caddy' short for?

Caddy comes from the french le cadet which means youngest boy.

Did Arnold palmer win a masters?

He won 7, 4 Masters, 1 US Open and 2 Open Championships.

What is the difference between grounds pass and general admission at the master's golf tournament?

A grounds pass at the Masters Golf Tournament is a ticket that gets a person onto the grounds. General admission tickets usually have an extra feature like tickets for entry into the clubhouse facility.

How many kids dose Jack Nicklaus have?

He has five children. Jack, Steven, Nancy, Gary and Michael.

What makes a golf ball bounce?

AnswerIt has to do with the material a golf ball is made out of. It is a extremely strong material. A golf ball needs to bounce high to be able to get hit by a golf club and fly through the air and hit the ground and bounce. Due to that information a golf ball will bounce highest compared to almost ANY other balls. A golf ball is the winner of bouncing the highest.

How far walk 18 holes golf?

Multiply the distance (yards) of the golf course you are playing by 3, then divide by 5,280 feet (a mile). Example: 6,700 (yards) X 3 (feet in a yard) = 20,100 (feet) divided by 5,280 (feet in a mile) = 3.8 miles.

Of course, this assumes that you walk in straight line over the whole course. This of course is not true, golfers rarely hit the ball perfectly straight. It also does not take into account the amount a golfer walks looking for golf balls, as well as walking around the green (chipping and putting).

If we assume 100 yards between holes on average, that adds another 1800 yards to your walking distance. Then add 20% to the overall distance to take into account all of the extra walking above. Adding all that up, you get something around 10,000 yards.

Now divide by 1760 yards per mile = about 5 1/2 miles total.

Is a golf club about 2 meters long?

everyone plays a different game, but for myself, in meters

Driver - 260m

3-wood - 210m

3iron - 180m

4iron - 165m

5iron - 155m

6iron - 145m

7iron - 135m

8iron - 120m

9iron - 110m

pw - 100m

full swing, and for the driver, as hard as i can. Current h'cap is 8.2 everyone plays a different game, but for myself, in meters

Driver - 260m

3-wood - 210m

3iron - 180m

4iron - 165m

5iron - 155m

6iron - 145m

7iron - 135m

8iron - 120m

9iron - 110m

pw - 100m

full swing, and for the driver, as hard as i can. Current h'cap is 8.2

msn, kenneth@cfmetal.com

Which is oldest game in world?

Depends on the definition of sport. Wrestling is the oldest form of competition, dating back thousands of years.

What is the hybrid equivalent to 3 iron?

A 3 wood has about 15 degrees of loft, a 3 hybrid has about 21 degrees of loft. A hybrid is a blend of a wood and an iron. The 3 wood would have a longer shaft than the 3 hybrid.

What is the club that's normally used to hit the ball of the tee?

this is a question that depends on your skill level. since you're asking you are probably a beginner. drivers will give you the most distance but they are not so accurate in the hands of a newcomer. so, for novices a 3,4 or 5 wood will be a better choice for starting out. they tend to produce a more accurate shot with more loft which will allow for an easier bounce and roll after landing. the length of the hole should also be a factor as well as the surrounding environment such as trees, roughs, bunkers, and waterhazards. use the club with which you can most accurately get farthest down the fairway. once you are able to hit decently with most of your clubs here are suggestions for clubs with yardage given. an average, casual golfer hits between 175-275 yrds if the tee with a driver. around 150-200 with a wood(on the fairway). around 175-20yards with the irons/wedges from the fairway( that is going down from 2-LW in irons/wedges. you will find your distances once you get a good feel for the game. good luck.

Are you allowed to mark your golf ball on the fairway if it's in somebody's way?

Yes, if the ball interferes with your stance or swing path you can get them to mark it, usually with a tee. They must set it to one side, because they will be penalized if they clean it. They must then replace it, after you have played your shot.

Three under par?

A Three Under Par is either an Albatross or a Hole In One.

In 1980 who became the youngest ever masters champion in golf?

Woods was a prodigy who began to play golf at the age of two. ... In 1994, he became the youngest ever winner of the U.S. Amateur Championship .... His 2001 Masters Tournament win marked the only time within the era of the modern .... He became the first golfer to win the PGAChampionship.