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PGA Championship Tournament Records
Browse through the PGA Championship record book to find interesting facts.

Golf History FAQ: Origin of Term "Bogey"
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide looks at the origin of the term "bogey."

History FAQ: Original Rules of Golf
When were the first rules of golf developed? The Golf History FAQ, from the About Golf Guide, answers that question - and shares the original rules.

What was the First Public Golf Course in the United States?
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is the oldest public golf course in the U.S.?"

Women's Majors - Most Victories
See which female golfers have won the most major championship titles on the LPGA Tour.

Golf History FAQ: What is a Links Course?
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide addresses the question, "What is a links course?"

Golf History FAQ: Does "Par" Come from Golf?
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "Did the word 'par' originate from golf?"

Golf History FAQ: Where Did the Word "Golf" Come From?
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is the origin of the word golf?"

Golf History FAQ: Origin of "Mulligan"
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "Where did the term 'mulligan' come from?"

Golf History FAQ: Stymies
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide explains what a "stymie" was and when stymies were eliminated from golf.

Quiz: Historical Golf Clubs
Take this quiz from the About Golf Guide in which you are asked to match the historical names of golf clubs with their modern counterparts.

Golf History FAQ: Beginnings of Golf
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide examines the origins of the game of golf.

2003 Presidents Cup
See the match-by-match results from the 2003 Presidents Cup team competition.

Presidents Cup - 1994
View results of the 1994 Presidents Cup golf tournament matches.

Presidents Cup - 1996
View results from the 1996 Presidents Cup golf tournament matches.

Presidents Cup - 1998
View the match results from the 1998 Presidents Cup golf tournament.

Presidents Cup - 2000
View the results of every match from the 2000 Presidents Cup golf competition.

Golf History FAQ: Origins of Birdie and Eagle
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide explains the origins of the golf terms "birdie" and "eagle."

Golf History FAQ: Why Do Golfers Yell "Fore" for Errant Shots?
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide examines the question, "Why do golfers yell 'fore' for errant shots?"

Golf History FAQ: Origin of "Dormie"
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is the origin of the term 'dormie'?"

Golf History FAQ: 18 Holes
From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "Why are golf courses 18 holes in length?"

Why is "Closest to the Pin" Known as "KP"?
The golf contest "closest to the pin" is abbreviated as "KP" - but why? The About Golf Guide tackles the issue.

Ranking Golf's Greatest
Who are the top five golfers of all-time? About.com's Golf Guide has an opinion, and he's not afraid to share it.

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