Golf Resources

Golf is a game unlike any other. Whether it is the over $76 Billion* of direct economic impact to the U.S. economy or the nearly $60 Billion* of income wages that golf generates every year, golf is clearly one of the biggest sports in the country. And it's not all just a game either. The sport generates over $3.5 Billion* annually for local and national charities as well.

If you play, you understand how important it is to be a good steward of the sport. You share your passion and enjoyment of the game. If you're just learning, golf resources can be your very best friend. It can be difficult as a student of the game to find quality golf tips and resources to help you improve your play.

Below you'll find a categorized list of useful golf resources to aid in your pursuit of ever lower scores. There are even links and information for golfers considering a lifelong golf career.

Getting Started

If you are at the beginning stages of learning about golf, you have a lot to learn. Sports which have been around for hundreds of years, like the game of golf, have a deep, rich history. The more you learn and understand about where golf came from the more you'll appreciate where the sport is today.

USGA: Rules of Golf
The United States Golf Association provides you with great resources to help you get started in learning about golf, the history, and rules of such.

Scottish Golf History
Learn about the history of golf, tracing back to its Scottish beginnings, including the first set of golf rules.

Wikipedia: Rules of Golf
The online free encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a list of rules and suggested resources for further viewing to learn more about the sport.

Golf Handicap Facts
About.com provides you with information about the golf handicap system. They even provide you with a handy glossary to look up terms you are unfamiliar with.

Student Golf Resources

Whether you are a full or part time student of golf or are simply a weekend duffer, research and study outside of your normal study of golf in college or training sessions can be one of the most important ways to learn and retain information. Current trends are constantly evolving to provide you with new and interesting tips and tricks to help improve your game.

Next to actual practice time (which you should be doing as much as possible!), completely inundating yourself with the very latest happenings in the world of golf will behoove your game tremendously. The following section is devoted to sharing with you the very best student golf resources we've found to date. Be sure to bookmark this page as we constantly scour the web and add only the most informative links to help you pursue golfing excellence.

Please note: the College of Golf is in no way affiliated with or responsible for the information contained within the resources listed above. This page is simply for informational purposes and should not be misconstrued as anything but for informational purposes only.

*SRI International (2005). The Golf Economy Report