If there’s anyone that could possibly make me feel even more inadequate when it comes to golfing than I already am, it would be Jack Nicklaus. The legendary “Golden Bear” is the most lauded person in golf history. Seriously, the titles attached to this guy are incredible. In fact, everything this guy does in incredible. You think you know a guy until you’ve combed through the internet like a viral stalker and find out some pretty amazing facts about golfs golden boy – so here’s ten amazing things you might know about Jack Nicklaus.

We all have crazy stories from places that we’ve played at. Sometimes it’s about a devil of a sand trap, a particular violent devil-inhabited goose, or a clubhouse in serious need of a paint job. But nothing can top the following courses – perfect for the thrill-seeking, the adventurous, or the absolutely insane.

We’ve talked about miracles on the green before – in this blog where we talked about one-in-a-million shots made by our favourite pro golfers. But then we decided – why not look further into those odds? For example, a PGA Tour Pro’s chances for a hole in one is about 1 in 3000, while an average players odds are more to the tune of one in 12,000. Further investigation revealed some pretty amazing golf feats that definitely beat the odds – by both pros and the amateurs.

We’ve all been there. You’re stuck in a sand trap, or have rolled into the trees. Maybe you’ve got a ten foot gator to wrestle away from your ball, or perhaps playing it where it lies means climbing halfway up a tree. Whatever it is, you’re far behind and it’s going to take nothing short of a miracle to help you come out ahead. It is at that point that you send up a silent prayer to whatever deity has decided to amuse itself with your current misfortune in the hopeful attempt that the Fairway God will bless you with some amazing miracle. You line up the shot, wiggle your behind, and fervently hope. And if you’re lucky, you’ll join the ranks of some of the greats who managed to pull off some of the most amazing miracle shots in recent golf history.

Can you really put a price on golf? Well, if the course is one like Shadow Creek, where that price is $500 a person (limo ride included), then the answer is a resounding yes. But don’t worry, if you’re just shy of $500, you can play Pebble Beach for about $15 less. Better yet, you can take our quick course on the best public courses with reasonable green fees.

Can you remember your last three scores but not your anniversary? Do you have club marks on the ceiling of your living room, or even a hole in the wall? Can you tell the difference between bent, Bermuda, and Poa annua grass?

Ouch! About 40% of amateur golfers get injured on the course, and over half of the professionals have had to stop playing due to injury. In fact, what you don’t know can hurt you, so read on to learn about common golf injuries—and how to avoid them.

A round of golf, with some introductions and conversation—how’s that for a day at the office? Golf lovers and business people rejoice: the course can be an excellent place of business. So start with a good, firm handshake, and we’ll walk you through how to take care of business on the course!

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