Last Friday it was our intention to put together a post recognizing the first known hole-in-one in golf history by Young Tom Morris.

While compiling information for the post, we ran into a snag. Through research, we found conflicting dates as to when the hole-in-one actually occurred.

Some publications referenced the 1868 Open Championship at Prestwick (including the World Golf Hall of Fame website), while others had it as the 1869 Open, also at Prestwick.

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If you're a fan of Andrew "Beef" Johnston -- and really, who isn't? -- here's some good news: You're going to be seeing a whole lot more of him on the PGA Tour in the 2016-17 season.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2016 -- Golf facility operations contribute the largest share of revenue to the golf economy. They generate their revenues from membership fees, range fees, golf car rentals, and associated spending on food and beverages. The revenue generated helps in supporting the supply sectors including golf equipment manufacturers.

Analysts forecast the global golf equipment market to grow at a CAGR of 1.97% during the period 2016-2020.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global golf equipment market for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the retail sales of golf equipment to individual consumers.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:

I do it. So do you. Jordan Spieth, oh boy does he ever. There’s no cause for pride or shame.

Sure, it’s somewhat silly when analyzed or examined. But good luck stopping. Don’t even try. For a golfer, it’s impossible to play 18 holes and not utter one word at the ball, even though a dimpled sphere with two ears remains as elusive as a par 5 ace.

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2016) -- In a transformative, multi-year agreement, PGA of America has named leading competitive energy and services company Constellation its “Official Energy Provider and Sustainability Partner.” Constellation will work with the PGA to conduct energy efficiency analyses and recommend an actionable sustainability strategy and energy management program in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the organization. To kick off the partnership, Constellation will minimize the carbon footprint of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

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