Imagine playing a friendly round with your fellow confidants on a weekend and suddenly a conversation or discussion arises about golf. The conversation is basically about interesting golf facts that are unheard of.
Everyone around you is participating in this intriguing discussion and you are standing and listening quietly with your cigar. You come back home from the game and question yourself “Those were pretty amazing golf facts, how do they know about this stuff? Why do I not know any of these things about the sport I love the most?”
Relax, those people did the same thing that you’re doing right now, they probably surfed the internet or read a magazine. We can help you get rid of this fear of missing out so that next time you outclass these people because this article will surely provide you with facts about golf that even they haven’t heard.
1. Golf was Banned More than Once
Invented in Scotland in 1457, Golf was banned thrice by the same people who invented it.
In the early days, people used to play golf on the streets or homes and that caused a lot of damage and nuisance around the neighborhood. Imagine such a simple and calming sport had a controversial history behind it.
2. Golf Balls were Made out of Wood
In the 14th century, golf balls were originally made entirely out of hardwood. Specifically beech tree wood was used by carpenters who handcrafted it. The golf ball design was changed in the 17th century.
3. Only Sport that was Played on the Moon
One of the interesting facts about golf is that it is the only sport that is played on the moon. In 1971, Alan Shepard, one of the astronauts from the Apollo 14 mission who was sent with two other crew members tried and succeeded in batting a golf ball. The ball successfully traveled 4000 meters (8 times the current Guinness Golf World Record).
4. First 18-Hole Course was a Sheep Farm
Designed by golfer and businessman Charles Blair McDonald, America’s first 18-hole golf course was actually a sheep farm in Downers Grove, Illinois in 1892. When it comes to playing an 18 hole game with great views and facilities in India, Jaypee Greens Wishtown is one of the best golf courses in Noida.
5. Tiger Woods made his First Hole-in-one at 8 Years of Age
The greatest golfer of all time took interest in golf when he was just 2 years old. He was mentored by his father and was able to successfully do a hole-in-one at just 8 years of age.
6. It Might Take an Eternity for You to do a Hole-in-One
A typical golfer has a 12,500 to 1 chance for making a hole-in-one. This is one of the reasons Tiger Woods is considered the greatest golfer of all time as he made his first hole-in-one when he was just 8 years old. It is normal to never make a hole-in-one considering golfers can go their whole career without making it.
7. Longest Putt Ever Made was Made by 66 year Old
The longest putt ever made was 375 feet by Fergus Muir on November 6 2001 at the St. Andrews Eden course, United Kingdom. Fergus was 66 years old at that point of time
8. Golf Misogyny Ended in 1811
It took 400 years for a woman to play a round of golf. Like many other sports, golf was also considered a men’s game. This misogynistic practice came to an end in 1811 in Musselburgh, Scotland.
The first ever women’s golf club was established in 1867. Some golf history facts make you wonder how much the sport has changed and revolutionized over the years.
