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Today's Rules of Golf run to dozens of rules with detailed interpretations, but they began with just 13. Over nearly three centuries, the rules have grown, been unified across the world and, more…
The United States has more golf courses than any other country, and American golf has shaped the modern game. But golf's American story started slowly, with scattered references in colonial times…
Women have played golf for centuries, but for much of that time they faced restrictions on where, when and how they could play. Their story is one of determination: from putting greens set aside for…
Golf fashion has always reflected its time. Early golfers played in heavy jackets and long skirts; later generations wore plus-fours, bright trousers and patterned sweaters; today's golfers wear…
Walking a golf course with a well-behaved dog at your side is a pleasure, and in some places it's a long tradition. Some clubs welcome dogs; many don't. If you'd like to golf with your dog, it's…
When you join a golf club, you join an organisation with its own structure, traditions and decision-makers. Understanding how your club is run helps you know who to talk to, how decisions are made…
Golf courses are among the most photogenic places on earth: rolling fairways, dramatic bunkers, ocean views and beautiful light at the start and end of the day. Whether you want to capture a…
Golf courses are much more than fairways and greens. Large areas of rough, woodland, hedgerows, ponds and meadows can make a course a valuable refuge for birds, insects, mammals and plants…
A golf society is a group of golfers who play together regularly, usually at different courses through the season. Societies are a brilliant way to play new courses, enjoy group rates, compete for…
Golf is a game steeped in tradition. Some customs are written into the rules; others are passed from golfer to golfer over generations. They give golf its unique character: a game where players…
No piece of golf equipment has shaped the game more than the ball. Each new ball has changed how far golfers hit, how courses were designed and how clubs were made. From hand-stitched leather balls…
Golf is a wonderful game to share with a partner. It gives you hours outdoors together, a shared hobby, holidays with a purpose and a lifetime of friendly competition. But it can also test a…
