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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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How many golfers are in the us open?

The Masters has the smallest field out of the major championships at 90–100 players. In 2015, 97 golfers received invitations to play in the Masters Golf Tournament. Of those 97, 55 made the cut after the second round (36 holes). To "make the cut", players must be either in the top 50 places (ties counting), or within 10 strokes of the leader's score.

While on the green if you putt your ball and it hits a competitors ball what is the penalty?

If you are on the green and you hit another ball which is on the green, you receive a two shot penalty and must play your ball where it lies. The other ball must be replaced, you should have asked the other player to move the ball.

If however you are not on the green and hit another ball, there is no penalty, you again play yours as it lies and the other ball must be replaced.

Do you need a license to drive a golf cart in Alberta?

You don't need a license, however, golf carts are considered miniature vehicles by Alberta transport (same as go carts and pocket bikes) They are not permitted to be driven on highways or public roads or side walks. They cannot be registered / licensed for road use.

What is the smallest golf course?

The course that was once located on Johnston Atoll in the South Pacific. It was located on the northeast side of the island. It was located next to the softball field. The front 9 distance was 920 yards and the back 9 was 920 yards (1840 yards total). It was a 9 hole course that was played twice. All holes were par 3. You had to deal with a constant 20-30mph wind from the east (trade winds) which made it extremely difficult to play.

How do you calculate par?

Par is determined by the course manager/ designer. A hole has it's par determined by how many shots it takes to get to the green, plus regulation 2 putts. There are some holes which can be par 3 or par 4 or par 5 depending on where the tees are.

What obstacles did Nancy Lopez overcome?

Nancy Lopez made several important contributions to golf. Perhaps the most significant was her receipt of the "Frances Ouimet Award" (she was the first woman to do so). Her entrance into the PGA World Hall of Fame is also noteworthy.

Did Jack Nicklaus get married?

Jack Nicklaus married to Barbara Bash in July 23, 1960

Can you buy more golf balls in the middle of the round if you lose all your balls?

If it's a friendly game, it's probably time to go home. Technically the rules of golf would allow you to run to the Pro Shop and buy some more. You might get time penalties for this Or you could borrow one from a playing companion.

How many people have won a Grand Slam in Golf?

Currently no Golfer has one the Grand Slam. Although Tiger Woods has won the Tiger Slam all 4 majors in a row, and others have won the career Grand Slam, such as Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player.

What are some names of golf grips?

It depends what your asking, If you wondering how to put your hands on the club than that's a personal thing. There are 2 main grips, overlap and interlock. You can look these up on Google to view how to do them. If you would consider yourself having smaller hands an interlock would most likely be right for your, If you think your hands would be on the larger side of the equation than an overlap would most likely be right for you but try both at the range and see whats right for you

Who makes dynatour golf equipment?

what year was C M Dynatour golf clubs

Who is more famous Tiger Woods or Osama bin Laden?

Probably President Obama, although sports fans would certainly say Tiger Woods. The issue is that Tiger is a celebrity golfer, and not every country cares that much about golf; but an American president (no matter which one) is generally better known all over the world because the United States is such an influential power in world affairs.

Rules require you to have how many clubs in your golf bag to play a public course?

There is no minimum amount, but you cannot have more than 14 in a competition round.

What do yellow stakes in golf mean?

Blue stakes on a golf course indicate "ground under repair". They may be blue with a green top which would indicate that an appropriate government agency has declared the area an "environmentally-sensitive area" and the local golf committee has declared it ground under repair to prevent play from it.

What degree loft is a 2 iron?

Depends completetly on manufacturer, could be anything from 36-40 degrees.

Golf ball is hit by opponents ball and goes in hole?

Say player A's ball is sitting on the green, if player B's ball hit's A's ball and A goes in the hole, it must be replaced to the original position. If B's ball goes in, it is classed as holed. This scenario applies on if B hits from off the green. If he is on the green and hits A's ball he receives a two shot penalty.

Why are pro golfers not allowed golf carts?

First of all, you can't take them across greens, whereas the caddies can just walk across the green. There are so many people at tournaments, pulling them through crowds will not be very easy. And finally, the tees are so far back the players sometimes have to walk across things which are trolley could not go past.

What is the lowest golf score ever recorded by a male on an 18 hole course?

The lowest golf score ever recorded by a male on an 18-hole course is 55, achieved by Jim Furyk on August 7, 2016, during the final round of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut. This remarkable round included 10 birdies and an eagle, showcasing exceptional skill and precision. Furyk's score is recognized as the lowest officially recorded in PGA Tour history.

What is the compression of a Titleiest Pro V1 golf ball?

Compression of a golf ball has not been used for about 10 years, as a result it is no longer given as data for golf ball performance.

How is golf pga tournment money split if amature wins?

When an amateur wins a professional event, the organisers will give the prize money for 1st place to the 2nd placed competitor, and 2nd place prize money to 3rd placed and so on.

Do Japanese people like golf?

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It is not currently known but there are approximately 424 golf courses in Japan so there must be quite a few. AnswerThat's nowhere near right. There are over 2300 golf courses in Japan. During Japan's bubble economy in the 1980's literally hundreds of courses were built.

Numbers of golfers in Japan:
I've seen some market research data that puts the number at about 12 million. Recently, the emergence of young talents like Ryo Ishikawa and Ai Miyasato has increased the sports popularity with the younger generations and also female golfers.

Two good sources about Golf in Japan (in English):
http://www.golfinjapan.com
http://www.gaijingolfers.com

Where is the hossel of the golf club?

The Hosel (one 's') is the socket or neck in the head of a golf club into which the shaft is inserted.

Is there a regulation number of dimples on golf ball?

Anywhere form 300-450 depending on your brand of ball.

How many breaks do golfers get?

Assuming you are referring to the "break" on the green, it is the slope of the surface of the putting green. When putting if the ball rolls to the right it is said to be a "right break" same for left break, ball rolls to left after being struck by putter. To hit the hole when putting on a right break, you would have to hit ball to the left. You will hear terms such as "inside left edge" which would indicate to aim at the left side of the cup and the ball should "break" right into the cup when you hit put.

Other terms: right edge, outside right edge, 2 inches outside right edge(aim 2 inches outside right side of cup), etc. A severe break would be 3-4 feet of break.

Distance and Speed as factors:

Distance from cup is a major determining factor for break. If ball were 5 foot from cup a break of inside the left edge would possibly be 1-2 feet of break if the ball were 15 feet from hole.

Speed is also a major consideration. Normally when break is stated it is assumed the speed of the put would cause the ball to stop 1-2 feet past the ball.

Some putters are "die in" putters. They only hit ball enough to get it exactly to hole and ball literally falls into the hole as it is stopping. Some golfers are very good at this but it is not recommended for most golfers. These golfers must be very good at reading break and speed of putting surface.