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As we all already know, golf is a ball sport. Players try to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible.
Unlike other ball sports, however, golf does not require a standard course of Play
is usually played in an area with 18 holes. Each hole must have a hole or cup. May compete for lowest individual shot or lowest score. Can be played solo or as a team.
Golf balls are spherical, usually white, and dimpled. You may have noticed that many golfers wear golf shoes with metal or plastic spikes.
History.
The origins of golf date back to the 15th century, particularly in Scotland. The game was brought to Europe during the Middle Ages. The first written mention of golf dates back to the reign of James II.
The game itself:
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Each round is based on playing each game in a given order. A game can be played by any number of players. The typical pace of golf is from two to four hours. The game begins with hitting the ball off the tee. The ball is typically placed on a small pin prior to the tee shot.
There are strict rules regarding stroke play, with each competitor having only one ball. However, this type is more likely to be played among professional golfers. There are many types of ways to play golf. For example, there are Stableford, Skins, 9-point, etc.
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In 2005, the countries with the largest number of golf courses were found to be Scotland, New Zealand, and Australia
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Each year, the number of courses in each country increases significantly. In China, for example, golf has spread very rapidly. Here, the first course opened in 1984.
Interestingly, astronaut Alan Shepard was the first person to play golf outside of Earth. He smuggled a club and two balls to the moon\’s surface, where he actually played golf.
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Today, there are numerous golf championships involving men as well as women; the 2016 Rio Olympics featured golf itself.
120 players from 41 countries participated.