Before wooden tees, golfers teed up on piles of wet sand. Meet Dr. George F. Grant, the Harvard dentist who patented a wooden golf tee in 1899, and the second dentist who made it popular.
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Comfortable Golf Shoes: Light, Flexible and Stable
What makes a golf shoe comfortable for 18 holes: cushioning, light weight, flexibility and stability, and how Lambda Golf builds each into handmade leather golf shoes.
Oporto Golf Club: How Port Wine Merchants Founded the Oldest Golf Club in Portugal
In 1890, British port wine merchants laid out nine holes by the sea at Espinho. Discover the story of Oporto Golf Club, the oldest golf club in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula.
The Vintage Golf World Is Exploding!
Vintage Golf Wear on the booming vintage golf movement, why the right shoes make the outfit, and why they wear the Lambda Golf Roma and Ferrara.
Why Do Golfers Shout “Fore!”? The Real Story Behind Golf’s Famous Warning
Why do golfers shout “Fore!”? From the forecaddies of the Scottish links to the contested artillery theory, here is the real story behind golf’s most famous warning.
Golf on the Moon: Alan Shepard’s Famous Apollo 14 Shot
On 6 February 1971, Alan Shepard hit two golf balls on the Moon with a six-iron head and a sample-collecting handle. Here is the real story, and how far they actually went.
Why Does Golf Have 18 Holes? The St Andrews Story
Golf has 18 holes because of a decision made at St Andrews on 4 October 1764. Discover how 22 holes became 18, and why the whisky legend is just a story.
Handmade vs. Mass-Produced Golf Shoes: Is Handcrafted Worth It?
Most golf shoes sold today are mass-produced: designed for speed of manufacturing, built from synthetic materials and replaced every season or two. A smaller number are still made by hand. Here’s an honest comparison to help you decide which is right for you. How they’re made Mass-produced: uppers are cut by machine from synthetic sheets, […]
Luxury Golf Shoes: What Actually Makes Them Worth It
Walk into any pro shop and you’ll find dozens of golf shoes that look almost identical: synthetic uppers, molded soles, a logo on the side. Then there’s a smaller category of shoes that cost more and look different: full-grain leather, visible stitching, classic silhouettes. These are luxury golf shoes, and the difference goes well beyond […]
Waterproof Golf Shoes: Style Meets Functionality on the Course
When it comes to golf, every element of your gear matters – from the clubs you swing to the shoes you wear. For golfers, battling the elements is often part of the game. Whether it’s an unexpected rain shower or an early morning tee time with dew-soaked greens, one essential piece of equipment stands out: […]