You may have seen playing golf on TV, but ever became curious to know why this sport is played passionately by a group of people while others find it as boring.
Well here, you will find some facts about golf that will help you to explore more in this sport.
Golf Facts you should know Beginner Golfer
1. The First Sports was Played on the Moon
Many people believe watching golf tournaments are boring as compared to others. However, there is an interesting fact about golf is that it was the first sport which was played on the moon.
Yes, you heard it right. When Apollo 14 was planning to leave the moon, Command Alan Shepard decided to show his golf skill by swinging at two balls using a custom 6-iron club. A iron club is a type golf club with long stick with a larger part at the bottom that used to hit the golf ball, in case if you don't know about that.
2. Nobody knows, Inventor of Golf
You may have this question in mind, who invented this sport, which is being played by almost every rich person around the world. The answer to you is no one knows actually about that person.
Although there are people who believe modern golf is inspired from the 15th centuries of Scotland.
There are different theories like it came from a Roman stick-and-ball game, others say it came from Chinese chuiwan which was played between 8th to 14th centuries.
3. The Person Who Earned Millions from Golf Prize
Tiger Woods is earning $115 million per year by playing golf. There is no doubt what he has achieved today as he won his first Masters in 1997 at just the age of 21. Today his net worth is around $800 million.
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4. Only 20% Golfers have a Handicap of Less than 18
The handicap is an allowance of shots per round, it is based on a player’s ability. For men it is between zero to twenty eight, and for women it is between zero to thirty six.
The lower the handicap, the more skilled the player is and data only 20% of golfers have achieved the handicap of less than 18 in the entire world.
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5. World’s Longest Golf Hole is 1100-yard Long
The longest hole on Earth is an 1100-yard par-7 at Gunsan Country Club South Korea. If you are planning to visit South Korea than you should probably go to Gunsan Country Club to witness this fact.
So, these were some of the interesting golf facts, if you know something more make sure to add them in the comment section.
