With the golfing season upon us, here’s some interesting golf trivia:
Q. What was the year that there was a standardization for the size and weight of a golf ball (in the American Golf Assn.?
Q. The Gutta-Percha type of golf ball was invented by Rev. Robert Adams. What was it made out of?
Q. Is it better to put your golf balls in a freezer and keep them cold?
Q. In his 2002 season, which brand of golf ball did Tiger Woods golf with?
Q. In 2002, what was the most common golf ball that golfers played with?
Q. How many golf balls does the average golfer go through in a year?
Q. How long can regular golf balls last before they lose their elasticity?
Q. Directly before today's modern golf ball, what were golf balls made of?
A. 1932. There was finally a standardized weight on January 1st, 1932. It had to weigh 1.620 ounces and not be more that 1.680 inches in diameter.
A. Latex. It was made with a latex rubber found in the trees in Malaysia. The ball went much further than with other golf ball models.
A. This is completely false. If golf balls are too cold or too hot, they will begin to deteriorate. The best place to keep golf balls is at room temperature, which is about 75 Degrees Fahrenheit.
A. Nike. Tiger Woods used balls and golf clubs that are both made by Nike. Pro-Sport is not a brand of golf ball.
A. Titleist. According to a survey done by www.savingsolutions.com/ballinfo, 29 percent of golf balls in circulation were Titleist balls. The next was Top Flite with 14%.
A. 100. According to a survey done by www.savingsolutions.com/ballinfo, in 2002, the average golfer goes through 100 golf balls in a year. This includes balls they used and lost.
A. 3-5 Years. After being in the water and being struck a lot, the golf balls will begin to lose their surface and crack after about 3-5 years.
A. Rubber. They were all rubber, but they didn't go that far. Plastic golf balls are used today, and the first golf balls were made with leather stuffed with goose feathers, but they broke easily.
First published in "the Operator", June 2006
