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The origins of golf date almost 1,000 years ago in Europe. It is widely believed that the version of golf that we know today was first played in Scotland in the 1100s.

The object of golf is to get a small ball (made of various synthetic materials) and striking it using clubs (also made of various materials, but usually wood or metal) to hit the ball in the air and on the ground, ultimately placing the ball into a hole. The player who takes the least amount of hits, known commonly as "strokes," to complete the course is declared the winner. Usually golf games consist of either 18 or nine holes, depending on how long of a game players decide to play.

Some of the most successful professional golfers of the last century include: Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Tiger Woods, and Tom Watson.

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  • While I Was Away, I Was Interviewed


    BallHype - Top Golf News, Videos, and BlogsAuthority Authority: 157
    Im back from a wedding and festivities in the Windy City this past weekend.  Ill have a full report later on how good of a fiance I am to spend a couple of hours standing around waiting to be about 10 feet from Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey. But, in the meantime, the good folks at ... mulliganstu posted 84 ...
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  • Phil Mickelson Wins the HSBC Champions


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    While Phil Mickelson hasn’t had the best of years on or off the course, he’s certainly made a great run here to end the season. And he added a victory at the HSBC Champions to that run, as he held off Ernie Els to pick up the win. Here’s the AP story on the final round ... theblake30 posted 2 hours ago from ...
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  • Shanghai Phil Ride


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    The 18th hole at Sheshan International Golf Club. (van der Chijs/Flickr) THIS SHANGHAI ADVENTURE had everything in it except Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu. You had a lurking Tiger. You had a hard-charging Big Easy. You had a strong cast of young stars: Nick Watney, Rory McIlroy and Ryan ... armchairgolfer posted 4 ...
    5 hours ago
  • Song wins LPGA Mizuno Classic


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    Bo Bae Song beat Lorena Ochoa by three shots to win the LPGA Mizuno Classic at the Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Shima-shi, Mie, Japan. Song, who plays on the Japan LPGA, shot 68 in the final round for a 15-under par total for her first LPGA Tour victory. Song made five birdies ... TeeOff posted 4 hours ago ...
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  • Song wins LPGA Mizuno Classic


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    Bo Bae Song beat Lorena Ochoa by three shots to win the LPGA Mizuno Classic at the Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Shima-shi, Mie, Japan.  Song, who plays on the Japan LPGA, shot 68 in the final round for a 15-under par total for her first LPGA Tour victory. Song made five birdies through 13 holes before ...
    5 hours ago
  • Mickelson wins World Golf Championship-HSBC Champions


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    Phil Mickelson made a birdie on the 17th hole to hold off the charging Ernie Els to win the World Golf Championship-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China. Mickelson made a clutch par save on the 16th hole to bounce back from a whiffed flop shot before making his ... TeeOff posted 4 ...
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  • Mickelson wins World Golf Championship-HSBC Champions


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    Phil Mickelson made a birdie on the 17th hole to hold off the charging Ernie Els to win the World Golf Championship-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China. Mickelson made a clutch par save on the 16th hole to bounce back from a whiffed flop shot before making his 10-foot birdie putt on ...
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  • Play Australian Fantasy Golf


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    The PGA of Australia Fantasy Golf competition has been launched and will run over the next 6 weeks of the Australian golf calendar. Short as it is, this should be a lot of fun and Aussie Golfer readers are encouraged to sign up and join our own Aussie Golfer league ! Heres what youll need ... AussieGolfer posted 4 ...
    6 hours ago
  • Play Australian Fantasy Golf


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    The PGA of Australia Fantasy Golf competition has been launched and will run over the next 6 weeks of the Australian golf calendar. Short as it is, this should be a lot of fun and Aussie Golfer readers are encouraged to sign up and join our own Aussie Golfer league ! Heres what youll need to do: 1) Go to Join ...
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  • Mickelson’s Short Game Lifts Lefty to HSBC Champions Win


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    Phil Mickelson drained an 18-footer on the 16th hole and knocked in a 10-footer on the 17th to help him capture the HSBC Champions Sunday in Shanghai. The first shot enabled Lefty to save par, and the second was for a birdie. This time Mickelson, who shot a 3-under 69 on the day, did not collapse at the 18th, but ...
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  • Guess Im the Only Chinese Person in the World Who Doesnt Like Phil Mickelson


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    Here’s the proof from ESPN’s Dan Washburn , “Lefty’s win, appeal draw in Chinese”: [G]olf fans in China are in awe of Woods — but they adore Mickelson. The [Nanfang Daily] described Woods’ demeanor at his Wednesday press conference as “grave,” and said his face was ... Stephanie Wei posted 5 ...
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  • Golf-Woods swings into Australia as hype builds


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    MELBOURNE, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods managed to avoidthe mayhem and hype awaiting him by slipping quietly intoMelbourne on Monday to prepare for his first tournament inAustralia for more than a decade.
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  • Golf-Woods swings into Australia as hype builds (Reuters)


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    Tiger Woods managed to avoidthe mayhem and hype awaiting him by slipping quietly intoMelbourne on Monday to prepare for his first tournament inAustralia for more than a decade.
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  • This Is What Caught My Attention At The Amazon Golf Course on November 7th


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    This is what caught my attention at the Amazon Golf Course on November 7th. The Iquitos version of a golf cart at the Amazon Golf Course That is Mike Collis and Elizabeth in the motocar, coming back from feeding the piranhas. Seriously! The Amazon Golf Course looking across the 9th green The 4th green at ...
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  • Hurricane Ida


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    My fellow golf members from the Gulf States, please stay tuned into the news channels and stay safe. Hurricane Ida is supposed to hit the Gulf States and especially hit the panhandle of Florida hard. They say it is progressing rapidly, so please be careful and do what you need to do to remain safe and sound. Your ...
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  • Tiger arrives Down Under (AP)


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    Tiger Woods arrived in Australia on his private plane Monday, days ahead of his first appearance in an Australian tournament in 11 years. Woods will receive $3 million in appearance fees to play in the Australian Masters, which starts Thursday at Melbournes Kingston Heath. The most recent of Woods three previous ...
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  • Tiger arrives Down Under


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    Tiger Woods arrived in Australia on his private plane Monday, days ahead of his first appearance in an Australian tournament in 11 years.
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  • Mickelson holds nerve to edge Els


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    Phil Mickelson is excited about the prospects 2010 will bring after ending a difficult season with a thrilling victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions here yesterday.
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  • Mickelson holds nerve to edge Els


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    Phil Mickelson is excited about the prospects 2010 will bring after ending a difficult season with a thrilling victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions here yesterday.
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