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History of Golf

The origins of this Scottish game and its evolution through the decades is full of interesting stories. This is the place to ask questions about how the game came to be what it is today.

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What is the oldest golf course in california?

The Del Monte Golf Course in Monterey is the oldest golf course in California. It opened way back in 1897 as a small 9-hole course but later became an 18-hole course in 1902. People see it as the oldest one still running in the western United States, and it’s got a cool history in the golf world.

What South American golfers have won PGA tournaments?

Some notable South American golfers who have won PGA tournaments include Roberto De Vicenzo from Argentina, Angel Cabrera from Argentina, and Camilo Villegas from Colombia. These players have achieved success on the PGA Tour, showcasing their talent and skill on a global stage. Their victories have helped to further popularize golf in South America and inspire future generations of golfers from the region.

When a golf ball is hit its momentum is due mostly to its what?

When a golf ball is hit, its momentum is mostly due to the velocity and mass of the ball. The velocity of the ball at impact, along with its mass, determine the overall momentum of the ball as it travels.

Why are therer sand traps on golf courses?

Sand traps, or "bunkers" are placed on the golf course as hazards. Play from a hazard follows special rules, including the forbidding of touching your club to the ground before your actual stroke.

The purpose of a bunker, like any hazard, is simply to increase the difficulty of the hole.

What Professional golfers were killed in plane crashes?

One professional golfer who was killed in a plane crash is Payne Stewart. In 1999, Stewart's private jet lost cabin pressure and crashed, resulting in his death along with five others on board. Another golfer who died in a plane crash is Mark Hayes. In 1978, Hayes and his father were flying in a small airplane that crashed while en route to a golf course, leading to both of their deaths.

Who is Rory McIlroy?

Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland. He has won multiple major championships, including the U.S. Open, the Open Championship, and the PGA Championship. He is known for his powerful swing and is considered one of the best golfers in the world.

What did tom Watson do?

No, golfer Tom Watson is still playing on the over 50 Champions Tour. He is playing this weekend in Hawaii.

Is golf really just a rich persons game?

Not necessarily.

While membership at a private golf club or "country club" can cost in excess of $10,000 per year, there are many "public" courses available where memberships are not required. Additionally, memberships at smaller, public clubs can be $2,000 down to only a few hundred dollars-but membership at public clubs is not a requirement to play the course.

Some popular courses that host PGA TOUR events are public-such as the TPC at Sawgrass, which hosts The Players Championship (although these courses are fairly expensive to play).

Public courses can range in price from $15 per round to over $200 per round.

Equipment is typically the largest single expense, as a top line set of clubs can cost thousands of dollars. However, starter sets or used sets can cost $100 or less.

Additionally, there are some courses that offer "rental" sets, although these clubs are typically of older design and low quality.

Still, golf can be enjoyable even for people of limited means. You don't have to buy $2,500 Ping clubs and Titleist golf balls at $45 per dozen.

You can find clubs for $100 and a dozen balls for $10.

What golfer has played in the most majors without winning one?

Among fairly active players I would say that's mostly Colin Montgomerie, who played in 72 majors, finishing second in 5 of them. Lee Westwood, the first player to earn a top-3 in each major before winning one of them, has played in 60. Sergio Garcia and Steve Stricker have played 58, and Luke Donald has participated in 39.

Who was the first African American to golf on the PGA Tour?

The first black man to play in the Masters Tournament was Lee Elder, in 1975.

What are the four type of golf clubs?

The best quality clubs on the market today would be ones such as Taylormade, Titleist, Ping and Callaway. These are very popular with low amateurs as well as regularly used on the PGA Tour. There are also some less expensive brands however the ones listed above are so popular for a reason, it is because they are so good. The pros would not use a club which did not improve their game.

Who won the 1928 British Open?

Sandy Lyle of Scotland shot a 2 over 282 to win the 1985 British Open at Royal St. George's Gold Club. He won 65,000 pounds.

When van gogh die where is his body?

Vincent van Gogh was buried in a small cemetery in Méry, near Auvers-sur-Oise. His brother Theodore was later buried beside Vincent.

Vincent and Theo van Gogh's graves are at the cemetery of Auvers-sur-Oise about 30 km from Paris.

Who has won three Masters tournaments?

Tiger Woods, he won The US Open, The Open and PGA Championship in 2000. He followed these with the 2001 Masters, the only player to hold all four major championship titles at the same time, this became known as the Tiger Slam.

How far was the longest hit of a golf ball in history?

Reed, Philip

"On Sept. 25, 1974, [Mike] Austin was playing in the US National Seniors Open Championship at the Winterwood Golf Course in Las Vegas, a course since renamed Desert Rose. Austin drew back and unleashed a blast that flew more than 400 yards, bounced in front of the green and came to rest 65 yards beyond the flag-stick. That shot set the Guinness world record as the longest drive ever recorded in a PGA tournament: 515 yards."

Source: http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2004/CrystalCuevas.shtml

Who has the most second place finishes in golf majors?

Jack Nicklaus has 19 runner-up finishes - 10 more than Arnold Palmer

Full list here: http://www.intotherough.co.uk/golf-features/golfers-with-most-runner-up-finishes-at-major-championships

Oldest US golf courses?

the country club at brookline

No. The Country Club at Brookline was strictly a club. It was the 1st 'country Club." They didnt start playing golf at Brookline until 1892. So its definitely not the first golf "course."