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Golf FAQs

This Golf FAQ provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions from both beginners and veteran golfers.

Golf History FAQ

This Golf History FAQ answers frequently asked questions about the history of golf.

Rules FAQ: Using Golf Clubs to Align Stance for Stroke

Can a golfer place golf clubs (or other markers) on the ground in order to help align themselves for a stroke? Find out in the About.com Golf Rules FAQ.

Big Break Indian Wells

Find information about Big Break Indian Wells, the television series in which golfers compete to stay alive week to week and win the prize.

Golf History FAQ: Origins of Birdie and Eagle

How did the words birdie and eagle acquire their golf meanings? What are the origins of those terms? Read this answer from the Golf FAQ.

LPGA Tour Records

Find out who holds LPGA Tour records such as lowest 18-hole, 9-hole and 72-hole scores, youngest and oldest golfers to win on tour, and much more.

Phil Mickelson Wins

Here is the list of Phil Mickelson wins on the PGA Tour, going back to the first in 1991.

Rules FAQ: If a Club Breaks During a Round, Can it be Replaced?

From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "If a club breaks during the course of a round, can it be replaced?"

Players Championship Winners

View the full list of past winners at The Players Championship golf tournament on the PGA Tour.

British Open Winners

Look at the list of winners through the years, going back to 1860, of the British Open Golf Championship.

British Open FAQ

Browse the British Open Golf Tournament FAQ to learn interesting facts about the world's oldest golf tournament, and to find answers to frequently asked questions about it.

Big Break Sandals Resorts

Big Break Sandals Resorts is the 13th installment of the popular Golf Channel series, airing in Summer 2010. Follow along during the 10-episode run.

Big Break Dominican Republic

Learn more about the Golf Channel series Big Break Dominican Republic, including contestants and schedules.

Slices and Blocks - Drills to Fight a Common Enemy

Slices and blocks are a common problem for recreational golfers - and here are some tips for fighting them.

Golf Beginners FAQ - Golf Etiquette

From the Golf Beginners FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is golf etiquette?"

The Ryder Cup

Learn more about the Ryder Cup competition, the biennial tournament pitting American and European teams.

Ryder Cup Records

Open up the recordbook and take a look at the Ryder Cup records of individual players, the bests and worsts in the history of the competition.

Famous Golfers

Learn more about famous golfers with these bios from the About.com Golf Guide.

Loudmouth Golf: Golf Pants that Make Jesper Look Conservative

Loudmouth Golf is a California sportswear company whose golf pants are only for the bravest.

Professional Golfers

Looking for information about professional golfers? This page on About.com is a directory of golfer bios and other information about tour pros.

Most Career Wins on the PGA Tour

Who has the most career wins on the PGA Tour? Here's a list of all players who have 16 or more career wins on the PGA Tour.

Profiles of Famous Golfers - Men

Learn more about some of the most famous male golfers from throughout the history of golf.

What is the Origin of the Word 'Mulligan' in Golf?

The word mulligan has a meaning in the game of golf, but why is that word the one used? What is the origin of the golf meaning of mulligan? Find the answer to that question.

The Masters Records

View the tournament records for The Masters, lists of bests and worsts, first and mosts from the major championship played annually at Augusta National.

Men's Majors - Most Victories

See which male golfers have won the most major championship titles, including professional and amateur.

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