Best Places to Golf in the US
History Behind the Game
One of the Best Places to Golf in the US is right in the state of Florida. Grasslands Golf and Country Club in Lakeland, Florida is the place to travel. They offer a challenging yet attainable course layout and surrounding that will take your breath away.
People live each day in golf communities throughout the United States without any historical knowledge regarding that beautiful course that beckons right outside their front door. Learn a bit about golf’s origins, and you will have a deeper appreciation for the sport. We share a few interesting facts below.
- No standardized golf balls existed until the 1930s. During this time, a specific weight and shape was declared the standard for golf balls.
- Though the first golf clubs were crafted from wood found near the course, today’s clubs incorporate high-tech graphite to allow the ball to fly farther and faster than ever before. You cannot compete with any graphite club that has not been approved for use, however.
- The word ‘golf’ to describe the game can be traced all the way back to the mid-1400’s. Some people insist that it is in fact an acronym that represents: “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden,” as if golf was viewed as some sort of boy’s-only society. Though creative, this is most likely a false description.
- Thanks to the handicap system, anyone can compete. Tee off with a threesome that includes two pros, and you still will have a chance at winning the day. The advent of the handicap truly opened the game up to the public.
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