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Golf
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.
5,809 Questions
How many tournaments did Jack Nicklaus win in his lifetime?
Jack Nicklaus has won 113 worldwide professional tournaments. This includes 73 PGA Tour wins which is second all time, only behind Sam Snead. He has also won the most major championships of all time with 18.
How far does the average golfer hit the 7 wood?
Well it depends on weather, course conditions and how far he wants to hit it. His normal seven iron apparently goes 172 yards, but he could easily control the shot and hit it between 150 and 200 yards.
Who won the british open golf championship in 1997?
Tim Henman. you know the Britain's best tennis player before Andy Murray
What is the first shot on a par three hole?
The first shot on a par three, just like the first shot on any hole is called the tee shot. There is no special name for it.
How many Ryder cup holes in one have there been?
There have been 6 hole in ones at the Ryder Cup, Peter Butler '73, Nick Faldo '93, Costantino Rocca '95, Howard Clark '95, Paul Casey '06 and Scott Verplank '06.
Which major golf championship is played in April?
Many golf tournaments are held in April, but the most famous tournament is the Masters, held in Augusta, Georgia. The four "major" golf tournaments are the Open, the US Open, the Masters, and the PGA Championship.
How do amateur golf tournaments work?
If you win a PGA Tour event as an amateur you receive a two year tour card and full membership for the rest of the current season. However, the player must turn professional to take up membership. They do not receive the prize money if they win as an amateur.
What is True Temper pro fit Golf Shaft?
It is simply a type of steel golf shaft. Before the project x shafts came out, the True Temper dynamic gold was probably the most popular shaft on the market. If you buy a wedge the likelihood is it will have a TT dynamic gold in it.
Where do you measure the distance on a golf hole?
Golf holes are measured from the middle of the tee-box, down the middle of the fairway, to the center of the green. So if a par 4, for instance, had a curve or dogleg in the fairway, the distance as stated above would be longer than measuring a hole "as the crow flies" or from the tee-box directly to the center of the green. Par three holes usually don't have fairways per say, so they are measured as the crow flies since they are designed to be completed in one full shot and two putts.
How many dimples are there on a titlest pro golf ball?
The Pro V1 is a three-piece, multi-component technology with a very soft compression ZG process core, ionomeric casing layer, softer thermoset urethane elastomer cover, and spherically-tiled 352 tetrahedral dimple design.
The Pro V1x is a four-piece, multi-component technology with a ZG process dual core, ionomeric casing layer, softer thermoset urethane elastomer cover and spherically-tiled 328 tetrahedral dimple design.
What four clubs to use in a four club golf tournament?
It depends what clubs you are comfortable with, and what length of course you are playing on. If it is a long course, driver, 5 iron, wedge and putter. If it is a mid range course, 3 wood, 6 iron, wedge and putter. And if it is a short course, hybrid, 7 iron, wedge and putter.
In disc golf what is the target called?
It is usually called a basket. the technical name is the disc pole hole, invented by the "Father of Disc Golf", "Steady Ed" Headric.
What golf equipment and other items should you usually have in your golf bag?
For definite I would suggest a 5,6,7,8 and 9 iron. These have a good bit of loft and are easy to hit. You can also have a 2,3 and 4 iron but some players favour hybrids as they are designed to be very forgiving, and are easy to hit.
Wedges are similar to irons so you can have a pitching wedge, a sand wedge, gap wedge and lob wedge. But do not exceed 14 clubs.
Do you get to hit off a tee after you drive?
no is what most people think, but you have a one stroke penalty if you do.
Where can one purchase a quality pair of golf sandals?
Golf wedges can be purchased at many golf shops such as Golf Town and Golf Plus Stores. One can also purchase them online at Amazon and Overstock. Many golf courses sell clubs, wedges and putters as well.
What type of shaft should you use in a golf club?
accordig to USGA rules 18 inches to 48 inches Max, (excluding a putter). I personally have a 460cc headed driver the preferable length of a 3 wood. Want to turn heads of your friends in your foursome , take your 460cc head driver customized to 3 wood length, with a low spin 2 piece distance ball...and boom it 270 off the first tee ...it will set the tone for the day....The closest thing I will ever feel like Tiger Woods, is to have my starter tell me best drive I've seen in a long time....Hope that helps.
Where is turnberry golf course?
Turnberry is located at Ayrshire, United Kingdom. It is a very wonderful golf resort also known as Turnberry Resort.
Where can one buy discount golf clubs online?
Well, one could find a local sports store at a supermarket or mall. Then there is the alternative of ordering online. When ordering online, there are many places to look at. Some good choices are Amazon, Overstock or eBay for both new and used golf equipment. Then there are specialized online stores, like The Sport HQ, Sport's Authority and Deere.
Who has won a golf major while still in their twenties?
Odis Bankmen, Rusty Zamalga and Merriam Azaria
Where can one find information on the PGA Championship?
One can find current golf news at a website called Golf Channel. Other websites that one can find current golf news on include ESPN and another website called PGA.
