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The Most Dangerous Golf Courses

The 5 Most Dangerous Golf Courses

The 5 Most Dangerous Golf Courses is a short golf blog post that looks at the scariest courses on the planet. Golf is a well known, gentle, past time that many play due to the low risk factor involved and it’s safe environment. It is not usually known for being a dangerous game, or is…
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The Worst Scores in Golf

The Worst Scores in Golf

The Worst Scores in Golf is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the most embarrassing scores that have ever been recorded. Golf is a tough game for anyone and some holes can really beat you up. Some more than others as the following PGA Tour players find out. But before we…
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Who is Jeff Knox

Who is Jeff Knox?

Who is Jeff Knox? is a short golf blog post that looks at the most famous, yet unknown, golfer in the world. When you look at the golfing calendar each year the most excitement comes during the 4 major championships. It all kicks off with The Masters from the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia,…
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Golf in Cartoons

Golf in Cartoons is a short golf blog post that looks at different cartoon characters that have played and still do play golf. I remember coming home from school and sitting down in front of the TV to watch my favourite cartoons. The funny thing is, I cannot remember any of them playing golf. At…
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The Hole Size in Golf

The Hole Size in Golf

The Hole Size in Golf is a short golf blog post that looks at the exact diameters of the cup size and flag height on a golf course. A question that is often asked is What is the diameter of a golf hole? The Hole or the Cup is exactly 4.25″ or 10.795cm in diameter.…
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What a load of balls!

What a load of balls!

What a load of balls! is a short golf blog post that supplies you with some amazing facts and figures about golf balls. A short history of the golf ball. The original golf balls were made from various materials including Beechwood and other hardwoods. In 1452, the first written evidence of an official sale of…
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The Most Famous Women Golfers

The Most Famous Women Golfers

The Most Famous Women Golfers is a short golf blog post that takes a look at the most popular players from several countries. The following list points out the best female players from 10 different countries around the world. Remember that this list is not the top ten female golfers of all time but the…
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John Rattray and the Rules of Golf

John Rattray and the Rules of Golf

John Rattray and the Rules of Golf is a short golf blog post explaining who John Rattray was and his link to the rules of Golf. So, Who exactly was John Rattray? John Rattray, 1707-1771 He was born into the Clan Rattray in 1707 and lived in Craighall castle near Blairgowrie & Rattray. After his…
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Scotland’s Oldest Golf Courses

Scotland’s Oldest Golf Courses is a short golf blog that highlights some of the oldest golf courses in Scotland. I feel like I am sticking my neck out on this one because there will be a few of you who will disagree with the following list. Remember that I am writing about the oldest courses…
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The Phantom of The open

The Phantom of The Open

The Phantom of The Open is a short golf blog post that takes a look at the new smash hit golf movie of the decade that’s based on a true story! Have you ever heard of the name Maurice Flitcroft? If not, then read on…   The Story of Maurice Flitcroft Maurice Flitcroft was commonly…
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