The History of Golf on Television
Television transformed golf. It brought tournaments into living rooms, created household names, boosted prize money and inspired millions to take up the game. Coverage has evolved from a few fixed…
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The History of the Golf Cart: From Novelty to Standard Equipment
Golf carts are now a familiar sight, especially in the USA and at resorts worldwide. But for most of golf's history, players walked. The cart's story is one of convenience, accessibility and changing…
The History of the Golf Tee: From Sand Piles to Wooden Pegs
The humble wooden tee is so familiar that it's hard to imagine golf without it. Yet for much of golf's history, players teed the ball on small piles of sand. The story of the tee shows how small…
The History of Caddies: From Club Carriers to Tour Professionals
Caddies have been part of golf for centuries. From local lads carrying clubs under their arms on Scottish links to today's professional caddies who read greens and calculate yardages for tour…
Golf Cultures Around the World: How Golf Differs by Country
Golf is played the same way everywhere under one set of rules, but the culture around it varies enormously. In Scotland, golfers walk briskly and play foursomes; in the USA, carts and beverage carts…
Golf-Themed Parties: Ideas for Birthdays, Retirements and Events
For golf lovers, a golf-themed party is a natural choice for a birthday, retirement or club celebration. Whether you book a golf entertainment venue or transform a garden into a mini course, a few…
How to Become a Greenkeeper: Skills, Training and Career Path
Greenkeepers create the conditions golfers enjoy every day: smooth greens, crisp fairways and well-kept bunkers. It's an outdoor career that combines practical work, science and machinery, with a…
How to Become a Golf Coach: Qualifications and Career Paths
For many golfers, turning a love of the game into a career as a coach is a dream. Golf coaches help beginners fall in love with the game, help juniors develop and help experienced golfers improve…
Spring Golf: How to Get Your Game Ready for the New Season
Spring is when many golfers dust off their clubs after the winter and head back to the course full of optimism. A little preparation makes the first rounds far more enjoyable and helps you build…
Autumn Golf: How to Play Well as the Seasons Change
Autumn can be the best time of year to play golf: courses are often in great condition after summer, temperatures are comfortable and the colours can be spectacular. But conditions change quickly…
The Future of Golf: Trends Shaping the Game
Golf has changed more in the past few decades than in the previous century: new technology, new ways to play, new players and new challenges such as climate change and pressure on time. What will…
Golf Course Architecture: A Short History of Design Styles
Golf courses weren't always designed. The first courses were simply natural land where golfers found their way among dunes and grass. Over time, designers developed different philosophies: punishing…