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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
What has more matter a ping pong ball or a golf ball?
It depends what you mean by a big balloon, otherwise I would definitely go for a golf ball.
When do you wear golf glove on hand all the time you play or when you drive the ball?
You take the glove off when putting. Otherwise, it stays on the hand.
When did golf become a professional sport?
well golf is not a sport it's a game not a lot of people know that for a fact your welcome
Kadeem
How many condors have been recorded in golf?
Yes, it's happened at least several times.
Since almost nobody - even with today's supercharged equipment - can hit a 500-yard drive, the best place to look for par-5 aces are on those par-5 holes that are severe doglegs, or are even a bit horseshoe-shaped. On such holes, an intrepid long-hitter can attempt to cut a corner or clear trees or other hazards in order to go straight at the green, rather than playing around the dogleg in a normal fashion.
Holes-in-one on two such par-5s are known to have happened. One was even recorded with a 3-iron! That one was made by Shaun Lynch, playing at Teign Valley Golf Club in Christow, England, in 1995, on the 496-yard No. 17. According to a 2004 article in Golf World magazine, Lynch aimed straight toward the green on a horseshoe par-5, clearing a 20-foot-high hedge, then hitting a downslope on the other side.
The downslope carried his ball to the green and into the cup.
The first-known ace of this nature occurred in 1962, according to the Golf World article. "Larry Bruce took his drive over a stand of scrawny pines on the 480-yard dogleg right par-5 fifth hole at Hope Country Club" in Arkansas, and found the cup.
But there's also one hole-in-one known to have occurred on a straightaway par-5. This monster drive was achieved at altitude on the No. 9 hole at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver in 2002. The shot was 517 yards in length, and the golfer who got the ace was Mike Crean. This ace is believed to be the longest ever recorded. According to Matt Dribnak, Director of Sales and Marketing at the GVRGC, the hole-in-one was not witnessed, so according to the USGA this cannot be recognized as a hole-in-one.
What is a hole-in-one on a par-5 called? "Condor" is sometimes recognized as the "proper" term, but triple-eagle and double-albatross are also correct.
On the first tee box, honors used to be determined by flipping a tee and seeing where it pointed after landing to select golfing order. This would have to be done at least 3 times in a foursome. Today, there's a new device called the Starter Coin that golfers flip once to decide who tees off 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last all in one flip.
Where can one purchase a Callaway Wedge?
One can purchase a Callaway Wedge from: Callaway Golf, Callaway Golf Preowned, 2nd Swing, Amazon, Rock Bottom Golf, 3 Balls, eBay, Gold Bidder, My Gold Spy, Thes and Trap, Golf Discount to name a few. Prices start from $139.
What is the best kicking tee in the world?
I would say my favourite kicking tees are the joey supertee and the puma adjustable kicking tee
Where did jack Nicklaus go to school?
Jack Nicklaus attended and graduated from the Ohio State University. He has a degree in Design and Architecture. He also has an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
Why do you double hit a golf ball?
Most likely because you deceled the club speed before you hit it, so when you hit the ball it doesn't have enough momentum to avoid hitting your club again.
What are the names of the three sections of the rules of golf book?
Etiquette
Definitions
The Rules of Play
Which is the country of origin of golf?
it was first played in Juria though some people believe it was East Kirkland.
Depending on how the ball is sitting you can use any club. The problem with rough is that it has a tendancy to grap the face of the club in the downswing and closing so you get no elevation when you hit the ball, and sometimes the ball barely gets out of the rough. In very thick rough you are best taking a wedge and just advance the ball down the fairway as far as you can.
In golfing what are the long irons medium irons and short irons?
Long irons are usually a 2,3,4 and even 5 iron. They have quite long shafts and have very little loft. They are usually difficult to hit for a beginner, and even a professional.
Who is the most disliked golfer by his peers?
Golf is a game played by millions, and there are a lot of golfers who struggle to play the game to any reasonable standard, but they still play for the love of the game.
Is a golf ball heavier than a squash ball?
Yes
squash ball is between 23 to 25 grams, and golf balls can get up to 46 grams
How do different degrees of bounce in a wedge work in varying conditions on the course?
Bounce is the angle from the leading edge of the club face across the bottom of the club. If you have 7 degrees of bounce, the bottom part (part that rests on the ground) of the club will angle down toward the ground at 7 degrees. This is designed to keep the leading edge of the club from digging into the ground or sand as clubface strikes the ball. If you play where there is soft, deep sand you generally want more bounce. If the ground is hard and the sand soft, you may be well advised to use a sand wedge with lots of bounce (7-10 degrees) and a wedge from the ground with little bounce. Hit em straight and seldom--
Who makes the green jacket for the masters?
Hamilton Tailoring in Cincinnati, Ohio.
http://www.augusta.com/masters/history/ohio-firm-fashions-green-jackets-from-georgia-cloth
What is the best swing speed for a golf club?
The swing is about timing and tempo. As we each have our own inner clock, the swing speed will depend on the individual making it. It is important to maintain good balance when making the swing, as well as acceleration thru the ball. Your speed at contact should be somewhere between 75 and 85% at contact , leaving you 15 to 25% of acceleration after contact.
Who is the golf presidents cup named for?
The Solheim Cup is actually named after Karsten Solheim, he was the founder of Ping Golf. He is a member of The World Golf Hall of Fame.
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It is named after the Norwegian-American golf club manufacturer Karsten Solheim. Founder of Ping. She was one of the driving force in the ceation of Solheim Cup because of she wants a Ryder Cup-style showcase for the best women golfers.
What brand of golf ball was hit on the moon?
There are probably two golf balls on the Moon, not three.
Alan Shepard brought two golf balls along on Apollo 14, which he hit on February 6, 1971, becoming the first golfer on the Moon. On the Moon, almost all shots will be from a sand trap.
Although many sources mistakenly say three, the answer is two. The source of confusion comes from the fact that Shepard swung four times. If you watch the video and listen to the transcript, you'll see that the first swing moved the ball a few feet, the second swing missed the ball, the third swing hit it far. Then he dropped the second ball, and the fourth swing sent that one far also. It's the second and third swings that can be the source of confusion - they were swings at the same ball. The video is kind of fuzzy so it's hard to tell, but it's obvious from the mission transcript. (see the related link below).
In addition Shepard himself said "two golf balls" in a 1991 interview, although there is a video with a description that incorrectly says "three golf balls."
It is difficult to analyze the video or interviews and draw conclusions either way, since he could have only referred to the "couple" of balls in the interview he actually hit versus how many were placed on the surface of the Moon, perhaps two balls at one time. The grainly TV video serves no more to prove either way if there are two or three balls on the surface. In no interview does Shepard state how many balls were taken on the mission or how many were dropped on the surface where two could have been dropped at the same time. While there were very likely only two balls, the popular conception is that there were three.
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First black man to tee off in the masters golf tournement?
I believe it was Robert Lee Elder. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Elder
How much does it cost to play 9 holes of golf on a public course?
Par for 9 holes can be many values, but typically it is 36 strokes. Of course, if you have a par 3 course, then it will be 27. Normally, 9 holes will have 1 par 3, 1 par 5 and 7 par 4 holes. That totals 36.
When was the cobra long tom golf club produced?
Long Tom is just shy of 4 feet and a pioneer in with it's lengthened shaft and fiber head. It was my most favorite driver in the 4 decades I've played but it didn't last. The head and face are integrated and a big chunk of the face broke off with no chance of repair. It has been retired with honors and each successive driver is lengthened to match ol' LT. After 10 years I finally found a club that performs nearly as well, a Callaway FT-5. It's remarkably loud metallic "TINK" when the sweet spot is hit can make your ears ring, but it's a sweet bell.
