The origins of golf are widely debated but most experts accept medieval Scotland as the sport’s birthplace. Golf has had a long and storied history in the Western world and has gone through many changes since its inception. Not only have the rules and norms of the sport evolved over time but so has the … Continue reading “The evolution of golf equipment”
Golf may be a game of nuance, but that doesn’t mean there are never any amazing feats. Some iconic moments in the history of the sport involve players taking big swings on the course — both figuratively and literally. We’re examining the longest drives in golf history, from the average drive in PGA play all … Continue reading “The longest drives in golf history”
Golf is a sport that can be played by almost anyone, from the age of 6 to 96. An individual sport played by hitting a ball with a club from a tee into a hole. The object is to get the ball into the hole with the least number of swings or strokes of the … Continue reading “Golf-like sports”
If you have ever spoken with a golfer or played the sport yourself, you likely know how frustrating the sport can be. It may seem counterintuitive; after all, you are playing by yourself with no time pressure or referee yelling at you from the sidelines. At face value, golf seems like a relaxing outdoor sport … Continue reading “What makes golf difficult?”
If you tend to rub elbows with distinct types of athletes, you may have run into a few baseball players playing golf on the course. There might be fewer golfers playing baseball, but the two sports are actually remarkably similar. Whether you’re trained in one or the other, it’s easy for baseball players to pick … Continue reading “Why baseball players are good golfers”
There is nothing more annoying than hitting the golf course and coming away with a new high score. If you’re a habitual golfer, you may have noticed that no matter how much you play, whether you’re practicing on the fairway or the driving range, you just keep getting higher and higher scores every time. Are … Continue reading “Is there anything more frustrating than getting worse at golf?”
As virtual reality games become increasingly popular, the options for VR sports continue to grow. Even though virtual reality is obviously not the real thing, it’s closer to real than ever before. Many VR sports games rely on realistic physics and include a variety of game modes to choose from. Virtual reality golf has come … Continue reading “Virtual reality golf is here”
