If there is any sport that easily splits people’s opinion, that sport has to be golf. While you may find people, who are quite excited about the sport, you could very well find people who may find the sport to be rather boring. Regardless of these, one thing that is very much certain about golf is the fact that it is a game of statistics and some of these statistics can be quite surprising. Here are a few surprising facts about golf you may not be aware of.
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One In Sixty-Seven Million
It would interest you to know that the probability of attaining consecutive holes-in-one is about one in sixty-seven million. This may come as a shocker to even the golf enthusiasts. However, the pre-existing belief is that John Hudson who was well known back in the 70s is the lone golfer known to have attained such a feat. The record he created in that regard at the Martini Tournament in Norwich has still not been equaled. It is on record that both the 12th and the 11th hole were about 311 yards and 195 yards. It, therefore, suffices to say that no matter how hard one practices, the odds would always seem not to favor in this regard.
The Dimples
It is important to note that the divots atop a conventional golf ball are called dimples. Speaking, as a matter of fact, rules indicate that there has to be a total of about 336 dimples on the top of a professional golf ball. This is certainly more than what an average teenager has.
Highest Golf Course
It is on record that the highest of all the golf courses in the world is situated at the Tactu Golf Club in Peru, Morococha to be precise. At its ebb elevation point, the course is estimated to be about 14,335 feet above sea level. However, the bad news is that the course has not been used since the middle of the 90s and this may not be unconnected to the growth of weeds on the course.
The Longest Golf Putt
It is a matter of fact that the longest golf put that was ever attained was recorded at about 375 feet. This may seem quite impossible considering the power that needs to be generated to affect such in a single swing. However, this was achieved by Fergus Muir back in 2001 at the age of 66.
The 100 Million Dollar Man
Aside recently receiving the highest American civilian honor from president Donald Trump, it is on record that Tiger Woods who is perhaps the biggest name as far as golf is concerned has raked in about $100 million in prize money till this very moment. This puts him at the top as the richest golfer on the planet with an estimated net worth of around $700 million.
Longest Ever Hole In One
The longest ever hole in one that was ever recorded goes to Lou Kretlow who was able to achieve this hole-in-one while at a 427-yard course back in 1961. Originally a baseball player who recorded reasonable levels of success, Kretlow only took up golfing professionally after retiring from baseball.
When Golf Visited The Moon
Golf is still one of the two sports known to have ever been played on the moon. Back in 1967, Alan Bartlett made a swing at a golf club which sent the ball gliding into the atmosphere with low gravity. The only other person is Javelin.
Longest Drive On A Golf Course
The record for the longest drive on an ordinary golf course is still held by Michael Austin. The Man from California was quite renowned for his long drives. However, no one ever imagined him attaining such an achievement. The feet he attained at the Winterwood Golf course still stand in the Guinness book of world records. He is at the moment 95 years old.
The Ship Farm And The Golf Course
It is on record that a standard golf course has about 18 holes, however, the first ever 18-hole golf course was cited on a sheep farm somewhere in Illinois. It is, however, still operational today even though it just has 9 holes.
The Largest Bunker In The World
The biggest bunker in the whole world is located at the Pine Valley course, New Jersey. Known with the name Hell’s Acre, it is located on the 585-yard 7th hole of the golf course. In addition to this, the course is quite popular for its other rather challenging holes such as the “Devils Asshole.
Hello there! If you are an avid golf fan then you would be aware that Ireland is one of the best destinations for golf in the world. Golf, in its modern form, has evolved from a game played in the Kingdom of Fife in Scotland in the fifteenth century.
Being a home for hosting many championships like “The Irish Open,” “The Walker Cup,” and “The Canada Cup,” the Portmarnock is located outside the fair city of Dublin. The field is famous for providing the varieties of driving range facilities, chipping green and putting area, short game area and much more. These all together makes this field matching the standard of championships.
Being listed in the list of the top 10 ocean courses, Tralee golf course gives every reason to make it on the list. Every hole located in the field has anamazing view and interesting story associated with it. A famous designer Arnold Palmer once said in honor of the course that “I designed the first nine, but surely God designed the back nine.”