Whether you are a golfer or just a plain enthusiast of golf, it would always be fun to learn some interesting facts about your passion. Here’s some fun stuff you should know. Read on.

  • There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball.

  • The first golf ball is called “feathery”. The term was coined because it was made of leather stuffed with bird feathers. It was then replaced by gutta-percha, a rubber-like gum from trees in Asia.

  • Americans spend more than $600 miliion a year on golf balls.

  • The first recorded hole-in-one was in 1868 at the Open Championship when Tom Morris (Young Tom) did the 8th hole 145 yards Prestwick in one stroke.

  • Most Japanese golfers carry hole-in-one insurance. It is a tradition in their country to share one’s good luck by sending gifts to all their friends when they get an ace. The price for what the Japanese term an albatross can often reach $10,000.

There goes your dose of fun trivia. Golf is indeed a fun game itself. Whether you’re a pro, amateur, or someone who just loves the idea of golf but never plays, it’s best to have a Golf Putter Set to practice your swing. Who knows, you might get a hole-in-one in your next game.