There are several reasons why we play golf. First, it is a game for the young and old. Second, it poses numerous health benefits. Third, it builds relationships. In conclusion, golf is a game that is fun and beneficial at the same time but have you ever wondered how it came into being? Or what is the best golf course in the Philippines? How about some trivia about it? To be more in tune with the classic sport, here are 10 facts you didn’t know about golf in the Philippines and around the world:
1) The earliest form of golf can be traced back from Middle Egypt around 2,600 BC.
The image portrays the tomb of a governor, Kheti In Beni Hasan, during the 11th dynasty. As you can see, there are two persons playing a game with clubs and a round object.
2) The Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park is one of the best and oldest golf courses in the Philippines. It was founded in 1910 by Gov. John Pershing.
3) The longest golf course in the world is the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club in Lijiang, China which measures 8,548 yards. It sits at 10,800 feet which faces the Jade Dragon Mountain which is 18,360 feet high. Another fun fact: since the air is so thin due to the elevation, oxygen is provided in the golf carts.
4) Tiger Woods, the world’s greatest golfer, made his first ace at the tender age of eight years old.
5) Ben Arda, or “Bentam Ben” is the country’s premier golfer. He finished first in the Philippine Open of 1975. The Philippine Open, also known as the National Open, was one of the oldest competitions in the field of golf.
1) The earliest form of golf can be traced back from Middle Egypt around 2,600 BC.
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The image portrays the tomb of a governor, Kheti In Beni Hasan, during the 11th dynasty. As you can see, there are two persons playing a game with clubs and a round object.
2) The Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park is one of the best and oldest golf courses in the Philippines. It was founded in 1910 by Gov. John Pershing.
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3) The longest golf course in the world is the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Golf Club in Lijiang, China which measures 8,548 yards. It sits at 10,800 feet which faces the Jade Dragon Mountain which is 18,360 feet high. Another fun fact: since the air is so thin due to the elevation, oxygen is provided in the golf carts.
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4) Tiger Woods, the world’s greatest golfer, made his first ace at the tender age of eight years old.
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5) Ben Arda, or “Bentam Ben” is the country’s premier golfer. He finished first in the Philippine Open of 1975. The Philippine Open, also known as the National Open, was one of the oldest competitions in the field of golf.
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6) Coby Orr, however; was the youngest golfer to shoot a hole-in-one. The shot was made in Littleton, Colorado in 1975. He was only five years old.
7) Russian astronaut Mikhail Tyurin set a record in 2006 for the longest and farthest golf shot ever made by a human being! Take note: this was done in space.
8) Golf balls travel further during hot days.
There’s a scientific explanation behind this. Materials contract or expand depending on the temperature, thus affecting their properties. So, during a cold day, there would be a drag on the ball because cold air is denser than warm air and vice versa. Try asking a “rival” to game of golf at the best golf course in the Philippines on a scorching summer day!
9) For the first time in 112 years, golf was played at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro last August 2016.
10) Golf balls nowadays are made of rubber but the first golf balls were made of wood. These were made in the Netherlands during the 15th century.
There are lots of reasons to get involved in golf. Aside from its rich history and interesting facts, playing the sport is actually good for you. It’s about time to step out of your house and step into the best golf course in the Philippines!
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7) Russian astronaut Mikhail Tyurin set a record in 2006 for the longest and farthest golf shot ever made by a human being! Take note: this was done in space.
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8) Golf balls travel further during hot days.
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There’s a scientific explanation behind this. Materials contract or expand depending on the temperature, thus affecting their properties. So, during a cold day, there would be a drag on the ball because cold air is denser than warm air and vice versa. Try asking a “rival” to game of golf at the best golf course in the Philippines on a scorching summer day!
9) For the first time in 112 years, golf was played at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro last August 2016.
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10) Golf balls nowadays are made of rubber but the first golf balls were made of wood. These were made in the Netherlands during the 15th century.
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There are lots of reasons to get involved in golf. Aside from its rich history and interesting facts, playing the sport is actually good for you. It’s about time to step out of your house and step into the best golf course in the Philippines!
