Posts Tagged ‘Rules Of Golf’
Accessories »
Other tools exist to aid the golfer in various ways. Ball retrievers are telescoping poles with a device at the end that scoops up and traps golf balls, and are used for reclaiming a ball from a water hazard. Rangefinders allow a golfer to measure exact distance to the hole from their current position; they are illegal according to Rule [...]
Golf Ball »
A golf ball is a ball designed to be used in the game of golf. Under the Rules of Golf, a golf ball weighs no more than 1.62 oz (45.93 grams), has a diameter not less than 1.68 in (42.67 mm), and performs within specified velocity, distance, and symmetry limits. Like golf clubs, golf balls are subject to testing and approval by the Royal and [...]
Golf The Game »
Golf is a precision club-and-ball sport in which competing players (golfers), using many types of clubs, attempt to hit balls into each hole on a golf course while employing the fewest number of strokes. Golf is one of the few ball games that does not require a standardized playing area. Instead, the game is played on golf "courses", each of which [...]
Golf Clubs »
Golf clubs are used in the sport of golf to hit a golf ball. Each club is composed of a shaft with a lance (grip) and a clubhead. Woods are used for long-distance fairway shots; irons, the most versatile class, are used for a variety of shots; putters are used mainly on the green to roll the ball into the cup. An important variation in [...]
