Rules of Sport

Golf Rules Embarking on a journey through time, the game of golf traces its roots to 15th-century Scotland, with echoes reaching as far back as the first century B.C. However, in 1457, King James II of Scotland deemed it a distracting pastime, a sentiment perhaps shared by many golf widows and widowers. The revered Old Course at St Andrews, established in 1552, holds the title of the home of golf, yet Musselburgh Links, dating back to 1672, claims recognition as the world's oldest course. Golf, laden with a weighty history, also carries a formidable set of rules, adding a layer of intimidation to the sport. Object of the Game The objective is seemingly straightforward: maneuver the ball from the tee to the green and ultimately into the hole with as few shots as possible. The term "the hole" encompasses both the physical flag-marked hole and the entire expanse from tee to green, constituting one unit of the 18-hole course. Players & Equipment Typically an individ...