The modern game of golf originated in Scotland in the 15th century.
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The word "golf" comes from the Scottish word "golf" or "gouf," which means "club."
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The first recorded game of golf was played in 1457 in the Scottish town of St. Andrews.
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The first golf tournament held in the United States was the U.S. Open, which was played in 1895.
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The first golf balls were made of wood, and the earliest golf clubs were fashioned by hand from a variety of materials including wood, iron, and brass.
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The first televised golf tournament was the 1953 World Championship of Golf, which was broadcast by NBC.
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The longest golf hole in the world is the 7th hole at the Sano Course at the Satsuki Golf Club in Japan, which measures a whopping 964 yards.
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Golf is played professionally on the PGA Tour for men and the LPGA Tour for women.
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Golf is also a popular recreational activity for people of all ages and skill levels, and can be played individually or in groups.