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This study examines golf’s historical development, tracing the origin of its rules, equipment, and 18-hole standard, and analyzing how social change, course design, and technology shaped modern play.
Officials have unveiled a new qualifying pathway that gives LIV players a clear shot at The Open – earning berths through designated events and qualifying stages – creating a formal route to the championship amid the ongoing tensions between tours.
The late billionaire’s Top 100 private golf course will open its gates for a short spell, offering a handful of tee times and guided tours as trustees cautiously test controlled access while working to preserve the estate’s exclusive character
Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. He’ll rest and undergo further medical evaluation before any decision on returning to competition.
New water restrictions threaten Kapalua’s famed course, officials warn, as limits on irrigation could damage turf and alter play. Management is exploring conservation and alternate supply options to protect the resort’s golf assets.
Colonial Country Club’s recent renovation returned the historic course to its roots by embracing Gil Hanse’s philosophy of “history as our guide.” The redesign restored the course’s original character, influenced by Donald Ross’s legacy. Hanse enhanced the course’s strategic challenges while preserving its historical charm. Bunkers were reshaped and re-positioned, greens were expanded and re-contoured, and fairways were strategically narrowed or widened to evoke Ross’s original vision and create a more enjoyable and challenging playing experience.
