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How Long Does a Round of Golf Take?
18 holes takes about 4 hours for a foursome riding carts. A twosome finishes in 3 hours 15 minutes. Full breakdown by format, group size, and pace tips.
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What Does Golf Stand For?
Golf is not an acronym. It doesn't stand for "Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden." The word comes from the Scots "gowf" meaning to strike. Full history inside.
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How Does Golf Handicap Work?
Your golf handicap uses the WHS formula: (Score - Course Rating) x 113 / Slope Rating. It averages your best 8 of 20 rounds. Full guide with examples.
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What Is a Grand Slam in Golf?
A Grand Slam means winning all 4 majors: Masters, US Open, The Open, and PGA Championship. Only 5 men have done it. Full list and history inside.
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Best Golf Clubs for Beginners
Best beginner golf sets: Callaway Strata ($400-$500), Wilson SGI ($350-$450), Top Flite XL ($250-$350). What clubs you need, new vs used, and fitting guide.
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Longest Drive in Golf History
The longest drive in golf history is 515 yards by Mike Austin in 1974. PGA Tour record: 498 yards by Tiger Woods. Full records, stats, and distance tips.
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Is Golf a Sport?
Yes, golf is a sport. It requires physical skill, has governing bodies (USGA, R&A), and returned to the Olympics in 2016. Here's why it qualifies.
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Why Do Rich People Play Golf?
Golf costs money and time. Green fees run $20-$600, country club memberships $3K-$500K. But public courses make golf accessible at $20-$40 per round.
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How Many Miles Is 18 Holes of Golf?
Walking 18 holes covers 4 to 6 miles (8,000-12,000 steps). Burns 1,400 calories carrying clubs. Cart riders still walk 1.5-2.5 miles. Full breakdown.
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What Is a Shotgun Start in Golf?
A shotgun start puts one group on every hole and everyone starts at the same time. Used in tournaments and outings. Full format guide with pros and cons.
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Can You Golf in the Rain?
Yes, you can golf in the rain. Courses stay open unless there's lightning. Bring rain gloves, waterproof jacket, and extra towels. Full wet weather guide.
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Most Prestigious Golf Tournaments in the World
The 4 most prestigious golf tournaments: the Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship. Plus the Ryder Cup and Players Championship.
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How to Play Golf: Complete Beginner's Guide
Complete guide for new golfers. Equipment basics, how to swing, rules, etiquette, scoring, and where to play your first round. Everything in one page.
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Golf Cart Girl Job: Pay, Tips, and How to Get Hired
Golf cart girls drive the beverage cart, sell drinks and snacks, and earn $10-$15/hour plus $100-$300/day in tips. Job details, pay, and how to get hired.
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Birdie by hole type
A birdie is 1 stroke under par on any hole. Par-3 in 2 strokes, par-4 in 3, par-5 in 4.
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What you need to start
Golf is a game where you hit a small ball into a hole using different clubs, in as few strokes as possible. A round is 18 holes. Par for the round is usual
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The minimalist Sunday bagger
Your golf bag says more about you than your handicap does. Pick the bag that describes you best and find out what type of golfer you really are.
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Time estimates
9 holes takes about 2 hours. 18 holes takes about 4 hours. These are averages for a foursome playing at a reasonable pace. Your actual time depends on the
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Eagle vs birdie vs albatross
An eagle is 2 strokes under par on a single hole. Par-3 in 1 shot (a hole-in-one), par-4 in 2 shots, par-5 in 3 shots.
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Where the name comes from
A bogey is 1 stroke over par. If a hole is par-4, a bogey is 5 strokes. It's the most common score for mid-handicap amateurs on most holes.
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Rangefinders and GPS
The best golf tech in 2025 falls into 3 categories: rangefinders and GPS, launch monitors, and smart accessories. Here's what's worth buying and what's not
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All golf scoring terms
Golf scores are measured relative to par. Every hole has a par value (3, 4, or 5), and your score on that hole is named based on how many strokes above or
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How it happens
An albatross (also called a double eagle in the US) is 3 strokes under par on a single hole. On a par-5, that means holing out in 2 shots. On a par-4, it m
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Most golf-playing presidents (ranked)
Woodrow Wilson played the most golf of any US president. He played an estimated 1,200 rounds during his 8 years in office (1913-1921), often playing 6 days
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Olympic golf history
Yes. Golf is an Olympic sport. It returned to the Olympics in 2016 (Rio de Janeiro) after a 112-year absence. It will be in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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How par is assigned
Par is the number of strokes a skilled golfer should take to complete a hole. A par-4 means 4 strokes is the expected score: 2 shots to reach the green, 2
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How your handicap is calculated
A golf handicap is a number that represents how many strokes above par you typically shoot. A 15-handicap golfer usually shoots around 87 on a par-72 cours
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The 4 major championships
A Grand Slam in golf means winning all 4 major championships: the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship (British Open).
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Where the name comes from
A mulligan is an unofficial do-over. You hit a bad shot, drop another ball, and play the second one instead. No penalty, no extra stroke counted.
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Battery types compared
Lead-acid golf cart batteries last 4-6 years. Lithium-ion batteries last 8-10 years. Actual lifespan depends on how often you charge them, how deep you dis
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What makes a links course different
Links golf is played on coastal courses built on sandy terrain between the sea and farmland. The word "links" comes from the Old English "hlinc," meaning r
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Career highlights
Katherine Kirk is an Australian professional golfer who has played on the LPGA Tour since 2006. She was born on December 27, 1981, in Mackay, Queensland, A
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Luke Skywalker: the natural talent
If Star Wars characters played golf, their on-course personalities would match their movie roles. Here's what each character's golf game would look like.