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Why Do Golf Courses Have 18 Holes? A Brief History

Why Do Golf Courses Have 18 Holes? A Brief History

Golf wasn't always 18 holes. How St Andrews went from 22 holes to 18 in 1764, and how the R&A made that number the worldwide standard.

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Putting Green Facts: Green Size, Hole Diameter & Speed

Putting Green Facts: Green Size, Hole Diameter & Speed

How big a putting green really is, why the hole is 4.25 inches, how greens are maintained, and what stimp speeds mean for your stroke.

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Golf Pace of Play: How to Keep Your Round Moving

Golf Pace of Play: How to Keep Your Round Moving

Simple habits that keep an 18-hole round near four hours: ready golf, prepping your shot early, brisk walking, and smart green-side etiquette.

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Average Golf Handicap: What the USGA Stats Say About Your Game

Average Golf Handicap: What the USGA Stats Say About Your Game

The average Handicap Index is 14.2 for men and 28.7 for women. See how handicaps shift by age and what the numbers really say about your game.

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Golf Tee Marker Colors: What They Mean and Which Tees to Play

Golf Tee Marker Colors: What They Mean and Which Tees to Play

What tee marker colors mean — black, blue, white, red, and gold — plus how to pick the tee box that fits your game and keeps your round moving.

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Golf Course Slope Rating Explained: What the Numbers Mean

Golf Course Slope Rating Explained: What the Numbers Mean

What a slope rating from 55 to 155 says about course difficulty, how the USGA assigns it, and how to use it to plan your round and your putts.

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