After the USGA allowed LIV Golf members to play in the US Open the Open Championship was doing the same and were allowing past champions and players who qualify to compete
Some of the data available suggest that Jack Nicklaus’ average driving distance was 276 yards (252 metres) in 1967 and in 1980 it was around 269 yards (245 metres).
Jack Nicklaus was given his nickname by Australian sportswriter Don Lawrence who wrote an article about Jack Nicklaus arriving in Australia in 1961. The headline was: “Golden Bear from U.S. to Arrive Today”.
The official longest drive in PGA Tour history has been achieved by Davis Love III. He hit a 476 yards (435 metres) drive on the 18th hole at the Kapalua's Plantation Course at the 2004 Mercedes Championship.
The Greg Norman Medal is Australian golf’s most prestigious award presented to Australia’s best male or female Tour Professional on the international stage each year.
The 2005 movie ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’ is about a 20 year old amateur’s victory over his idol in the 1913 US Open. Spoiler alert! Francis Ouimet beat Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in a playoff!
A slice happens when there is side spin on the golf ball which causes the ball to curve to the right for a right-handed player and to the left for a left-handed golfer. Sidespin to the right is caused by an open clubface (pointed right) relative to the path the club head is travelling on impact.
The USGA GHIN App allows you to post your scores and create then maintain a handicap. It also helps with tracking of stats and providing course maps with GPS.
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