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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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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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