Golf Trivia Questions

Most golf balls have between 300 and 500 dimples, with 336 being a common number. The dimples reduce drag and create lift, helping the ball fly farther.

Augusta National admitted its first female members in 2012, including former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. It had been men-only for 80 years prior.

'Birdie' actually originated in the US in the early 1900s. Players called a good shot a 'bird' (slang for excellent), and 'birdie' stuck for one under par.

In 1457, King James II of Scotland banned golf (and football) because they interfered with mandatory archery training for national defense. The ban was later lifted.

This is a fun myth. The 18-hole standard came from the Old Course at St. Andrews, which had 18 holes by 1764. No evidence ties it to whiskey shots.

Under the 2019 Rules of Golf, if wind moves the ball after address, there is no penalty, as natural forces are an exception to the penalty for ball movement after address.

In 2012, Jamie Donaldson sank a 110-foot putt at the Irish Open, a professional tournament. This is widely recognized as the longest recorded putt in professional golf, exceeding 100 feet.

Early golf balls were made of hardwoods like boxwood or beech. The featherie, a leather pouch stuffed with feathers, was introduced in the 17th century and replaced wooden balls.