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Sep 30, 1400
Origin of Golf
Originated in Scotland. Golf is a sport where the player has the aim of hitting a ball in a hole. -
Sep 30, 1500
Golf Clubs Begin Taking Shape
The first clubs have been originated during this time. Drivers, grassed drivers, irons, wedges and milled putters. -
Golf Balls
In 1618 the first golf ball was created. It was called the Featherie golf ball. It contained three pieces of leather. Most players used wooden clubs to keep from damaging the ball because it was expensive. However, wooden clubs were not as accurate or controllable as iron clubs were. -
Creation of Irons
Irons, had previously been created by blacksmiths and were extremely difficult to hit, as they were too heavy and lacked a middle. -
Sand Wedges
The early sand wedge design was invented by Gene Sarazon, and is still used today. Sand wedges are used to help the golfer get the ball out of a sand trap. These wedges fit inbewteen the irons and the putter. -
Steel Shafts
Steel Shafts were revolutionary in the construction of the modern golf club. The advantage to a steel shaft was increased accuracy and durability. However, they required a completely different swing technique than the slow and smooth swing of the wooden clubs. Instead, it required a precise and controlled body swing. -
Graphite Shafts Introduced
Graphite shafts introduced. This was easier to manufacture, and more affordable for you average golfer. They were also lightweight and, theoretically, stronger. -
Hybrid Golf Clubs
These are golf clubs that as the name says forges the look of a wood and the impact of an iron. This helps the average golfer achieve maximum contact and distance with the club. They are also more forgiving than your longer irons. -
Club Fitting
Club Fitting has helped create the perfect club for the golfer. Club fitters can help to find the clubs using computer analysis by measuring specs of ball flight, club speed and launch angle. Both pros and club golfers both use club fitting to help improve their game. -
Rangefinder
In 2006 Bushnell created two rangefinders that would evolutionise the golf game. These were a GPS and a Laser rangefinder. These help determine certain distances to targets. -
Golf Balls for all Levels of Play
One-piece golf balls are generally used by beginners, while a majority of golfers opt for the two-piece ball. As golfers improve their game, they are more likely to use golf balls with more layers. The top pro golfers have the kind of sophistication to take advantage of a five-piece ball. Also the more pieces the ball has the more spin the ball is likely to produce.
