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Golf history, business golf, careers in the game, gift ideas and golf beyond the course.
Most rounds of golf follow a familiar pattern: tee off in the morning, 18 holes, a drink in the clubhouse. But golf is played in an extraordinary range of places and ways. Golfers tee it up under the…
A golf course in perfect condition looks effortless, but it is the result of skilled, year-round work by greenkeepers. Many golfers grumble when greens are hollow-tined, bunkers are being rebuilt or…
Golf attracts an audience that many businesses want to reach: often established professionals, business owners and decision-makers, with time to talk and a strong sense of community. Sponsorship can…
For couples who love golf, or who met on the course, a golf-themed wedding is a lovely way to celebrate something you share. Golf clubs make beautiful wedding venues, with manicured grounds, sweeping…
Prizes are a big part of the fun of any golf day, society outing or club competition. A well-chosen trophy becomes a treasured memento; a thoughtful set of prizes makes every golfer feel involved…
Golf is a wonderful game to play with other people. A good group makes every round more fun, keeps you motivated to play and practise, and often turns into lasting friendships. But finding people to…
There is nothing in golf quite like it. You strike the ball on a par 3, it flies towards the flag, bounces once or twice and disappears into the hole. A hole in one, also called an ace, is the shot…
Disc golf takes the idea of golf, getting from tee to target in as few shots as possible, and replaces clubs and balls with flying discs and the hole with a metal basket. It is cheap, fast, sociable…
Golf has a longer recorded history than most sports, and it has left a wonderful trail of objects behind it: hand-made wooden clubs, feather-stuffed balls, early tees, books, prints, medals and…
For many golfers, the dream is simple: wake up, look out over a fairway, and be on the first tee within minutes. Homes on or beside golf courses, and whole communities built around them, are found…
Golf can be an expensive hobby. Between green fees, equipment, lessons and trips, many keen golfers spend a significant amount on the game every year. So it is natural to wonder: could golf pay for…
Golf is a social game. Most golfers play in pairs, threes and fourballs, share the banter on the walk between shots and finish the round with a drink at the "19th hole". But a growing number of…
