Golf Superstitions: Lucky Balls, Markers and Rituals
Golf is a game of small margins and long pauses, so it's no surprise that many golfers have superstitions and rituals. Some are shared across clubs; others are deeply personal. They're mostly…
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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…
The History of the Rules of Golf: From 13 Rules to Today
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 History of Women's Golf: From Putting Greens to Pro Tours
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…
How Golf Clubs Are Run: Committees, Captains and Members
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 Clubhouse Etiquette: Dress Codes, Phones and Manners
Golf etiquette doesn't stop at the 18th green. Many golf clubhouses, especially at traditional private clubs, have their own customs and rules covering dress, shoes, hats, phones and behaviour. They…
Golf Traditions and Customs: The Unwritten Rules of the Game
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…
Hole in One: The Odds, Traditions and What to Do After
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…