Golf
Interesting Facts
Golf's interesting facts in 10 chapters as Insporta tests them: 1000 sourced facts, each checked against a primary source.
Chapter 1History & OriginsWhere golf came from and how it spread: continental cousins, the first clubs of America, the Empire and Asia, the old clubmakers, war, royals, presidents, books and paintings.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 2Records & StatisticsRecords and numbers: the longest drives and aces, very low rounds, long careers, the youngest and oldest, money milestones, extreme holes and courses, marathon play-offs and nightmare holes.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 3TournamentsTournaments beyond the majors: the Players, Pebble Beach, Phoenix, Bay Hill and the Memorial, Europe's and the Pacific's classic events, amateur and senior golf, unusual formats and college golf.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 4Clubs & CoursesFamous clubs and courses: Augusta, St Andrews, Pebble Beach, America's private clubs, the links of Ireland, Scotland and England, strange places, deserts and resorts, and club traditions.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 5Equipment & TechnologyEquipment and technology: golf balls, Ping, oversized drivers, famous putters, carts, grips and shoes, tees, greenkeeping science, new materials and ranges and simulators.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 6Quirky TriviaQuirky trivia: golf in space, animals, strange shots, rules incidents, superstitions, celebrities, films, weather, odd holes and nicknames.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 7Geography & CultureGolf around the world and its culture: Japan, Korea, China, the Middle East and Africa, the Nordic countries, Latin America, Australasia, India and South-East Asia, golf words and golf fashion.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 8Players & LegendsPlayers and legends: Player and Locke, Trevino, Palmer and Nicklaus away from the record books, Europe's stars, Tiger before the tour, left-handers, surprise champions, the colour barrier and golfing families.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 9Fans, Media & MoneyFans, media and money: golf on television, its voices, video games, crowds, sponsors, a fan's Masters, caddies, charity, numbers and museums.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 factsChapter 10Women's GolfWomen's golf: pioneers, Babe Zaharias, women against the men, records, team events, Asia's stars, leaders, lost majors, today's stars and amateur golf.10 parts · 10 tests · 100 facts