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bobby jones

Golf shafts: from hickory to steel

The great Bobby Jones, and the golfers of his time, used golf clubs that were individually fashioned from wood and iron, then continually modified through use. This was done by the expert craftsmen of the day - many of them Scottish pros and clubmakers who had passed their knowledge and skill down through several generations in a tradition that dated back to the 18th century.

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Turnberry Ailsa Hole 18

Turnberry Ailsa Course Gallery

With the Open Championship coming to Turnberry in 2009, we take a look at the course and see how it has changed from the last time a major was hosted here 15 years ago.

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Why do golf courses have 18 holes?

Why do golf courses have 18 holes?

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St.Andrews Old Course

How to play a links golf course

Links golf courses lie on often remote stretches of land close to the sea. Playing a links is an exhilarating but demanding experience. You're exposed to extreme weather conditions and usually play in winds far stronger than you ever experience inland.

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Golf Quotes

Interesting golf quotes from the brightest stars of the game

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