Winner is the player who completes a round with the lowest number of strokes. If player is able to sink ball in one stroke below par this is known as birdie, if he is able to sink in two strokes below par this is known as eagle, one stroke above the par is known as bogey.
Origin of Golf
Golf History Golf was played from the medieval period in Europe. It was played in form in which a ball from a specific place is send to another in minimum number of strokes. There are contradictions about the origin of Golf. Some historical records reveals Golf had originated from Netherlands in 13th century some records reveals it has originated in Scotland in 15th century .The game of Golf in Netherland was known as "kolf" and in England was known with name "goff". Golf was developed in Scotland. The courses where Golf was played in Scotland were fields of grass that sheeps had curt short in their grazing style. Golf games along with soccer became popular among Scottish people. They started neglecting their military exercises, due to this reason, golf was banned by King James II in 1457.the ban was reestablished in 1470 and 1491.
Golf Rules
The Golf Course is usually between 5000 to 7000 yards in length consisting of 18 sequential holes, Size of cup in diameter is 4.5 inch (11.43 cm) and is surrounded by smooth surface of cropped grass known as green Golfers. There are slight changes in these rules but changes in equipments have been drastically. Golf balls used to be made of wood that were replaced in 17th century with boiled feathers ball enclosed in leather cover. In 19th century ball cover changes to gutta-percha and in 20th century to hard rubber. Balls used now a days are made up of composite material that can be hit in excess of 300 yds.Each player can carry at max 14 clubs in their golf bag but they can select from 15 different woods clubs but now a days clubs are made up of non wood materials like iron, steel etc. They are designed in such a form that they are specialized for sand play and for pitching ball at varying degrees.
Current Status
Presently Tiger Woods of USA is at the top most ranking Golfer followed by Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk. The famous golfers over the years are, to name a few, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Normen, Arnold Palmer.
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