With more than 32,000 golf courses in the world, with half of them located in the United States, it is estimated that more than 100 million people participate in the sport on an international level. For most, it is a favorite pastime but for many, it is a serious profession. The professional sport was initially dominated by British golfers, but since World War I, America has produced the greatest quantity of leading professionals. Golf is the ideal book for all lovers of the sport from beginners to seasoned veterans and includes the history of the game, how to play, major tours, resorts, and the great's of the game.
