1-
History & Object
2- The
Essentials (Scoring, Competion,
etc.)
3- Equipment
4- Course
Diagram
5- Glossary
of Golf Terms
History
Although the origins of golf
trace back to the 14th
century, it was not until 1744
that the Company of Gentlemen
Golfers, located in Scotland,
established the first formal
golf club and set of rules.
In 1893, the Chicago Golf Club
opened as the first 18-hole
course in the United States.
The Professional Golfers' Association
of America (PGA) was founded
in 1909, and professional golf
has grown substantially since
then.
Object of the Game
Limit the number of swings
(strokes) per hole
needed to hit a ball from the
tee into the cup. This strategy
continues throughout 18 holes
of play.
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