Seeing as the game of golf can be traced back to the Song Dynasty in China — and its more contemporary roots dating back to 1457 in Scotland — there are countless iconic moments that have been made a part of history thanks to the sport. From triumphs to...
As one of the most celebrated and longstanding sports on the planet, golf has more than solidified its place in not only the athletics world, but the also the pop culture landscape. Specifically, the sport is no stranger to the film industry. There are countless films...
Hazard areas have been a staple of golf since the sport’s inception on links courses. Of all these environmental obstacles, water hazards arguably remain one of the most challenging (and at time, frustrating) — though they also remain an iconic piece of golf...
It is not by accident that the grass in a golf course looks almost too perfect to step on. It impacts everything about the game, and can be considered the “foundation” of a course. The grasses used vary greatly, but tend towards types that are tough, can...
Bunkers have a long history in the game of golf. Also known casually as a “trap” (but don’t say that to a Rules official!), bunkers are one of two types of hazard on the green (the other being water hazards). The origin of both the sand bunker and the water hazard...
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