FAQ: Why is the Golf Hole the Size that It Is?

How many times have you lipped out a putt and wished that the size of the hole on the green was just a smidge larger? Why is the hole that size to begin with? That's a question we're asked frequently here: How did the golf hole come to be standardized at its current size of 4.25 inches in diameter? Our latest FAQ entry has the answer.
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