#hickory shaft

[thegratefulgolfer]

The Evolution of Hickory Sticks According To A Grateful Golfer

I bet you are wondering what the heck is going on in the world of golf! I find it interesting to look back our roots to understand how or at least how our modern clubs were developed. My friend Lorne, President of the Golf Historical Society of Canada, is a true historian of golf. He imparts his knowledge about this great sport to anyone who is willing to listen and of course, I am a willing…

[zu8her]

✧･ﾟSuna Rintarou | Sweet — just suna being extremely horny

✧･ﾟtags — lots of cum. like a lot. an ungodly amount. non penetrative sex. video call. audio porn. nudes. black!reader. thick!reader. fantasising. switch!suna. no beta. maybe a part 2 if im feeling up to it. masturbating. cock fisting. cock. cock. cock. whiny!suna. Virgin!Suna switch!suna. voicenote.

✧･ﾟnotes — this is the fastest fic i have written thus far. it's inspired by @chrollohearttags and @forusomimiya (y'all are fucking amazing). i dabbled a little bit and added some of my own characterisation to suna. i really hope yall like it.

✧･ﾟ— word count: 1.6K

She's cute. So fucking cute. He thinks staring down at a picture she recently posted. Her hair’s in mini twists. She has on a cherry pink dress with a white-ish nude pink corset outlining her waist. She lays on her signature plaid punch pink picnic mat, snacks surrounding her with a porcelain vase in the centre containing sweet pea vines. She looks up at the camera with a smile. Her hickory skin producing an angelic luminance under the sun's honey glimmer.

Her friend's rust coloured hand can be spotted at the crook of the photo with their glamorous green acrylics in view tapping against the mat.

But his eyes only fixate on her. Her glistening skin, her chest pushed up with the help of the corset (he questions if it was deliberate or not), her thighs in view as her dress is hiked up slightly and her alluring smile.

His eyes has been taking in every tantalising detail of her body. He grunts, a moan or two slipping out, stroking his cock faster. Hissing at the cum seeping down his shaft.

He'd like to say that this doesn't happen often but it does. Him relentlessly stroking his cock for her, because of her, is a near daily occurrence for him. The mere thought of her would make him palm his cock through his sweatpants. The mere sight of her as he scrolled through his phone would make him throw his head back closing his eyes to filthy images of her.

Like right now, viciously fisting his cock. He groans as yet another shaking orgasm washes over him. His cum running down his hand gathering with the previous spurts of cum and precum. It landing on his tile floor and droplets on his phone. It rolls down from his cum-covered balls onto his sweatpants he pulled down a good 2-3 hours ago. His mind too dazed to even conceive the time or how many times he had cum.

To overwhelmed to hold it, he drops his phone. Shutting his eyes, he envisions her with his cock in her mouth. Teasing him with little licks at his tip and her hand running up and down his cock.

He’d always think about her. During practice, lectures, at some of event where he sat for hours, at home, with a smirk planted on his face as she scolds him after finding a piece of her clothing he had hidden in his room after she forgot it there. "You think this is funny? I thought someone stole it. I've been looking for this."

His thoughts would be filled with her. Her in utter ecstasy. Her flowerful voice always in his head, dripping with lust as it whines, moans, gasps and giggles.

“Fuck me, Rin.”

“I’ll make you feel so good, baby.”

“Be a good boy and let me fuck you, Rin.”

“Touch yourself for me, baby.”

He’s been violently horny, since he became her boyfriend. She knows his for a fact. He's always teasing her. Pressing his hard cock against her ass and whispering the things he'd do to her. “What about we get out of here and you show me what you're hiding under this shirt, hmm? Would you like that?”

This is especially enticing for him because he has not done anything with anyone yet. She has. The thoughts of his 'extremely fucking attractive and experienced' girlfriend fucking him, would rile him up. It would have him in the bathroom rubbing one out with images of her between his legs lapping up all his cum and him fucking her pretty little throat, filling it and watching her swallow.

He'd spent hours fantasising about fucking her in everyway imaginable.

With her bent over his knee as he fucks his fingers into her. Licking off her cum. How would it taste like, he seldom ponders. Would it be as sweet as her.

Her legs over his shoulder, while he moans her name and fucks his cock into her wet cunt. Rubbing her clit as he feels her cum on his cock. How would that feel like?

With her laying on her stomach, drool running down her cheek as he fucks her from behind. Watching her ass repeatedly bounce against his cock.

From the side, holding her leg up as he plunges every inch of his cock into her. Sloppily kissing her. Looking through his mirror at her tits bouncing with his thrusts.

This is torture. Depriving him from fucking her (even if it was him who said he'd like to take things slow). Surely, she had to suffer alongside him. Probably with her wand, pressing it against her clit. Her ass up, legs spread rubbing her clit and teasing her soft fingers inside her slit.

He often wonders if she fucks herself to the thought of him. Does she grope her tits and press her thighs together at the photos she has of him, at the photos he sends?

These thoughts would send him into a frenzy, that leaves him with his cock hard again. Then he'd retreat to his bed or bathroom with his trusty phone and the baby wipes she had left in his dorm and forgot about.

He'd like her to experience and bare the brunt of the disgustingly lewd lust she brought onto him. He'd be cruel, evil even. Torturing her by sending her pictures of his hard cock with his pretty pink tip, audios of him moaning for her, videos of his throbbing cock. His cock twitching with cum all over it, his hand too, holding the base while cum drips onto his stomach. Deliberately but vaguely placing emphasis on his hand or taking it out of the frame entirely because he knows how much she loves his hands.

This night. This normal, Sunday evening, he felt particularly needy. He came, and came, and came. To the point that a small puddle of his cum formed. The ache started when he woke up scrolling through his phone to find a voicenote she had sent to him, of her quiet moans and whimpers with the sound of her vibrator accompanying her, in retaliation. He listened to it on his way to the bathroom. Which is where he stays currently, stroking his cock again after finally ceasing stroking his cock an hour ago.

He cleaned up. Throwing his dirty sweatpants in the laundry hamper. Just then is when he caught a glimpse of her underwear and hot pink towel hanging over the rack.

So, he sits on his toilet with her towel wrapped around his neck inhaling her scent and rubbing her thong against his cock.

While he continued to indulge in his fantasies, she sat by her desk with scented candles, her computer in front of her as she finished her paper. She hums to the music slightly bobbing her head feeling her twists brush against her cheeks.

Feeling her phone vibrate she picks it up. She has notification. A message from: ☆*: .｡.Rin🤎.｡.:*☆ with a video attached to it.

Seeing that, she stops. It’s either him beginning his tirade of bombarding her with videos he found funny (his humour is quite... stale but she loves him for it), the practice match footage, random volleyball plays he wanted to try or him begging her to come fuck him. He’d done this many times. She’d respond with a picture of herself effectively worsen his problem, sometimes she'd be kind and send him a message telling him to care of it himself/ to fuck off (which she found he enjoyed) or her laying in bed with her vibrator between her folds rewatching the video, over, and over, and over again.

She sits thinking. Finish the essay now, but she does have 3 more weeks before she has to hand this in. Her eyes snap to her phone when she receives yet another message from him. She discards all reason and opens it. Clicking on the notification the video automatically plays.

Her screen is filled with his cum-covered cock. It would be abhorrent how much cum covers his cock and hand if she did not find it attractive, which she does. Over her speakers softly plays the sloppy sound of him rubbing his cock and him moaning. She presses her thighs together when he finally speaks.

“Hey, baby.” His husky voice greets.

“Look what you’ve done…” He sniffs. “You did this. Fuck- You have me stroking my cock like this… You won’t even help me… Look how hard it is… I just need- just- fuck- please, please come fuck me, baby.” His deep voice whines.

“I’ll do anything. I’ll be good. Just please let me fuck you." His voice softens. "I'll be good."

He continues, unable to form a coherent thought or sentence with his mind dazed in a haze of pleasure. Just blabbering whatever slips out with his moans.

“You’re so pretty y/n. So fucking pretty. Just thinking about you… Fuck-” He whines as cums spurts onto his stomach and drip down his hand.

Hearing only his whimpers for a few moments as he gathers himself. Then he slips into a domineering tone with his sly chuckle.

“Please, come fuck me. Just your tits will be fine. Or let me eat you out. Or just come watch me. Watch me fuck myself for you. Just for you.”

The camera flips and she's met with his face. Sweat runs down his face, his yellow eyes dull with lust as he gives a fucked-out grin before his face twists and he deliverers a deep moan. She hears him continue to sloppily stroke his cock.

“Fuck, I’m still cumming for you.”

He pants, him biting his lower lip. With a chuckle the video ends.

[neocitybooty]

Love on Me. [M]

Genre: Non Idol Au, Slice of Life, Romance, Smut

Warnings: SMUT, handjob, oral sex, PLEASE DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE A MINOR OMG 

Pairing: Member [Haechan] x Reader 

Word Count: 1.5k

Summary: You have to choose between fulfilling the needs of your lovable boyfriend or finishing your work for the day. 

A/N: I REALLY DON’T KNOW. Just something to pass the time. I needed to get this out of my system. 

You shuffle around the kitchen, purposely avoiding your boyfriend at all costs. You have a lot of work to get done before the midnight deadline and he is being particularly needy. Again.

You finish making your smoothie and start to twist the lid onto the bottle, when you feel soft but intentional hands wrap around your waist. Your shoulders rise and slowly descend as you sigh, but you made no attempt to move away.

“Baby, please. I just need twenty minutes.” Haechan softly pleads in your ear. “You haven’t paid attention to me all day. What am I supposed to do?”

You slide your body around so you are now facing Haechan. His hands are now on your lower back so you wrap your arms around his neck and gently run your fingers through the thick, brown locks of hair. Pools of hickory stare at you through half lidded eyes and you feel yourself begin to falter.

“Don’t make that face.” You say with a soft smile.

“You think you can deprive me of what I want and then give me orders?” Haechan smirks as his face slowly draws closer. Your heart leaps as he makes direct eye contact with you, before his eyes slowly close and you feel warm soft lips on your own. You kiss him back without any hesitation as the heat from his kiss sends all of your previous thoughts out of your head. He pulls you in closer as his arms wrap around your waist and you moan into the kiss before you pull yourself away.

“Babe, I have so much work that I need to get done.” You looked up into his eyes and instantly regretted it.

Haechan was gazing at you through hazed, half lidded eyes. He softly bit his plump bottom lip but said nothing. Instead, he let his hand enter your shirt and started to create circular motions with his fingers. He searched your eyes for a signal, but you kissed him before he could find it. His eager lips immediately mirrored your own, until he eventually pushed his tongue through, allowing himself to taste you in what seemed like eternity for him.

He pulls you back into him and you feel his warm cock against your core. That’s when you knew. He was going to win.

Haechan started to undress you, slowly. He grabbed the bottom of your shirt and began to pull it up, when you stopped him and broke the kiss.

He looked at you with his eyes full of sadness. They drooped and his eyebrows creased as he quietly whined. “Baby, no.” He shook his head and nuzzled into your neck. Soft kisses were showered onto your skin as Haechan frantically tried to gain the upperhand.

“Babe, I just want us to move to the bedroom, that’s all.” You managed to get out before a moan escaped.

“Let’s just do it here.” Haechan groaned, still fixated on your neck.

He never was the patient type.

“I was thinking I could do that thing that you like.” You whisper in his ear.

He groans and faces you again. “Don’t say things you don’t mean. It’s only going to make me more upset.” Haechan gives you a small pout but you take his hand and lead him to the bedroom.

As soon as you let go of Haechan’s hand, he begins to undress. You look back at him and giggle at his sense of urgency. You sit on the bed and pull your oversized shirt over your head and throw it over the edge of the bed.

Haechan speeds up his disrobing once he sees your bare chest and joins you on bed. You eyed his veiny, rock hard member as he laid down and waited for you.

You smiled at him and slowly started to rub his shaft. “I’m sorry for keeping you waiting. I promise I’ll make it better.” You tell him before giving a few kitten licks to the head.

“Baby, please don’t tease me. I want it so bad.” Haechan whined, as the bedsheets gathered in his fists.

You nodded and licked from the bottom of his shaft, all the way to the top and let a wad of spit fall into the head before taking his entire cock into your mouth.

“Oh shit!” He moaned and you felt his cock twitch inside your mouth. He slightly shook as you started to bob your head, ensuring you were sucking him off fully. You gagged when you reached the bottom of his shaft and used a hand to massage his balls as he started to moan from above you.

“Baby, that feels soooo fucking good.” Haechan panted as he watched you take his entire cock into your mouth over and over again. Once you felt Haechan had his fill, you sat up, grabbed a tube of lube from the night stand, and then poured some into your hand. You then motioned for Haechan to come to you.

He obeyed and sat in between your legs with his back to your chest. He wrapped an arm around one of your thighs and laid on your chest as you reached for his glistening member.

“Are you ready?” You ask him softly.

“Yes.” He whimpered softly.

You kiss the outer shell of Haechan’s ear as you begin to stroke his wet and hard cock. You hear his breath get caught in his chest as his cock twitched in your hands. You smeared the lube all over the surface of his shaft as Haechan quietly cursed underneath his breath.

“Does it feel good, baby?” You quietly spoke into his ear as the sound of his ragged breathing grew louder.

“Yes, it feels really good, baby.” Haechan huffed. “Please don’t stop.”

“Oh, of course not. I know you want me to milk you until you cum.” You now started to pump his cock a little faster and he whimpered in response. His arm tightened around your thigh as his stomach slightly caved in, the pleasure too immense for him to withstand. You giggled in his ear and gently massaged his tip, the lube aiding you and causing your thumb to freely glide over it.  

“Fuck, I’m so close.” Haechan softly whimpered. “Baby, I’m gonna cum, oh my God...”

“So soon, baby?” You seductively ask in his ear as you reverted back to milking his hard member once again. “You can do better than this.”

Haechan loved this. He loved your voice in his ear, talking him through the obscene motions. He loved the feeling of you controlling his release. You didn’t do it often because he was still too shy to ask you but he would immediately follow your lead if you offered.

“Your hands are so soft and warm.” Haechan groans, bringing a finger to his mouth. He barely bites his pointer finger, when he quietly moans with a following tremble. The sound of wet skin continued to fill the room as you played with his shaft.

“Do you think you can last a little longer for me? I was thinking maybe I could put my finger-” But you never finished. 

Haechan lost it. His hips jerked up, as he groaned and fluttered his eyes closed. “Fuckkkkkk.” His hips rolled as you felt liquid land on your hand. “Ahh.” Haechan panted as more spurts of cum left him. Once he was done, he made no attempt to move away from you. His chest rose and fell as he tried to gather energy, so you softly removed yourself from behind him so you could walk to the bathroom and wash your hands.

And for the first time that night, he let you leave his side.

He was satisfied.

You were rinsing your hands when Haechan appeared behind you, still naked. He looked shy and embarrassed and you couldn’t help but giggle at how cute he was.

“I wanted to say thank you.” He kissed you on the cheek and hugged you tightly. “I know I can be a pain but I just- I just really like it when we…” He trailed off.

You wiped your hands on a towel and nodded. “I know, baby.”

Haechan smiles at you and rubs your bare ass. He bit his lip and shook his head but said nothing.

“What?” You asked him, unsure of what he could possibly want.

“Will you please come back to bed?” He finally asks.

Oh, brother.

[cakehorse]

"I am here," Chekov said. He was carrying a worn leather bag filled with hickory-shafted clubs and wore baggy plus-four trousers bloused above the ankles and a floppy red-plaid tam o'shanter with a huge crimson pompom.

How Much For Just the Planet by John M. Ford

Chekov showing up for a golf duel against the Klingons.

[scotianostra]

Happy 65th Birthday Scottish Golfer Sandy Lyle born on  on February 9th 1958.

Born Shrewsbury, England but considered Scottish, Lyle was one of  Europe’s top golfers during the 1980s. He is one of the golfers credited with breaking American domination of golf on the world stage.

Lyle was introduced to golf as soon as he would walk. His father, Alex, was a teaching professional at Hawkstone Park GC and had his son playing with miniature clubs from the age of 3. Lyle had an outstanding amateur career culminating in victory in the English Amateur Stroke Play championship in 1975 and 1977. He also served on the Walker Cup squad twice.

He turned professional in 1977 and was nominated Rookie of the Year in his first full season a year later. His first professional victory was the 1978 Nigerian Open. As a player, Lyle is renowned for his cool temperament and focus. However, his form is not always consistent and tends to play either exceptionally well or exceptionally bad.

Lyle won his first Major, the Open, in 1985. Perhaps the highlight of his career was victory in the 1988 US Masters. He was the first non-American to win the event, a victory made sweeter because of the intense competition between America and Europe in all aspects of golf. Lyle has also played on 5 Ryder Cup squads and represented Scotland 3 times in the World Cup.

On a personal level, Lyle has an amiable character and is modest despite his success and stardom. He enjoys Chinese food and is somewhat of an expert. He is also a keen enthusiastic of motorbike scrambling. In 1989, Lyle’s form began to slump. His last victory was the Volvo Masters in 1992 and since then has quietly retired from the main tour.

On turning 50 in 2008 he played on the Champions Tour and the European Senior Tour winning his first tournament in 19 years when he captured his first European Senior Tour title at the 2011 ISPS Handa Senior World Championship, held in China.

Sandy was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in May 2012, he now lives in Scotland with his wife Jolande and children Lonneke and Quintin

In 2014 Sandy won the World Hickory Open Championship, an open tournament for amateur or professional hickory golfers. Hickory golf is a variation of golf played with hickory-shafted golf clubs.  Part of the attraction of playing with hickory clubs is that they reintroduce ‘feel’ to the golf shot. Proponents also claim that hickory golf allows golfers to play classic golf courses as they are meant to be played    “I’m delighted to have won my fourth Major,” joked Sandy afterwards.

As a former winner I would have thought Sandy would get an invite to play in majors, but not so, last year in the run up to the 150th Open at St Andrews he was forced to retire injured commenting;

“When you’re pushing on the age that I am now, injuries are always sort of around the corner and you’ve just got to be careful what you do.”

Lyle’s withdrawal came after just one hole of the second round – a double-bogey six at the first.

Earlier in 2022 Sandy became the first Scottish golfer to play in 100 majors, a remarkable feat in itself, although  Lyle was completely unaware that he created history. It came in his 41st appearance at Augusta National and the 1988 winner said after missing the cut for the eighth year in a row that next year will be his last.“I was not aware, no,” said Lyle when he was asked about his major milestone by The Scotsman after carding a second-round 76 for a 14-over total at the Georgia venue.

“No-one has ever mentioned it to me. Does that make me feel better? A little bit,” said the two-time major winner. “But I suppose that is pretty sporty and something I can tell my grandkids in years to come.” he added.

Sandy went on to say;

“I think probably next year might be the end of the Lyle attack on the golf course,I think my older son (Stuart) is coming out and a few of his buddies, and I think my younger son (James) is probably coming out, so we're going to be a full family, I think, so I think it will be the end of the day.

I think he will continue to play in invitations and the senior tour. 

[luciana-909]

The Comprehensive Guide to Golfklúbbar: Exploring the World of Golf Clubs

Golf, often regarded as a game of precision, patience, and strategy, owes much of its allure to the clubs used by players. Golfklúbbar, or golf clubs, are more than mere instruments; they are the tools that translate a golfer’s skill into action. In this extensive guide, we delve into the fascinating world of golf clubs, examining their types, history, and the science behind their design. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or a beginner, understanding golf clubs can significantly enhance your game.

The Evolution of Golf Clubs

Early Beginnings

The history of golf clubs dates back to the early 15th century in Scotland, where golf is believed to have originated. Initially, golf clubs were crafted from wood, with club heads made from hard woods like beech, holly, and pear. These early clubs were rudimentary compared to modern standards but laid the groundwork for the sport.

Technological Advancements

As the game evolved, so did the technology behind golf clubs. The 19th century saw significant innovations with the introduction of hickory shafts, which provided better durability and flexibility. The 20th century brought even more advancements, including the use of steel shafts and various alloys for club heads. Today, golf clubs are made using cutting-edge materials like titanium, carbon fiber, and advanced polymers, offering golfers unprecedented levels of precision and control.

Types of Golf Clubs

Woods

Woods are designed for long-distance shots and are typically used from the tee or fairway. Despite the name, modern woods are usually made from metal. They have large heads and long shafts, making them ideal for powerful swings.

Driver (1-Wood): The largest and longest club, designed for maximum distance.

Fairway Woods (3-Wood, 5-Wood, etc.): Slightly smaller than drivers, used for long shots from the fairway or rough.

Irons

Irons are versatile clubs used for a variety of shots, including approach shots to the green. They have smaller heads compared to woods and are numbered from 1 to 9, with the number indicating the loft of the club.

Long Irons (1-3): Low loft, used for long shots.

Mid Irons (4-6): Moderate loft, used for a range of distances.

Short Irons (7-9): High loft, used for precise, shorter shots.

Wedges

Wedges are a subset of irons with high lofts, designed for short approach shots, chips, and bunker play.

Pitching Wedge: Standard wedge for general use.

Sand Wedge: Designed specifically for bunker shots.

Lob Wedge: High loft for short, high shots.

Gap Wedge: Fills the gap between the pitching wedge and sand wedge.

Putters

Putters are specialized clubs used for rolling the ball into the hole on the green. They come in various shapes and sizes, each designed to suit different putting styles.

Blade Putters: Traditional design with a straight blade.

Mallet Putters: Larger, more forgiving design.

Peripheral Weighted Putters: Offer greater stability and control.

The Science of Golf Club Design

Material Innovations

Modern golf clubs are a testament to the advancements in material science. Titanium and carbon fiber are commonly used for their strength and light weight. These materials allow for larger club heads without additional weight, enhancing the golfer's ability to hit the ball farther and with more accuracy.

Aerodynamics

The design of a golf club’s head is crucial for reducing air resistance and maximizing speed. Advanced computational models are used to shape club heads in a way that minimizes drag and optimizes swing mechanics.

Weight Distribution

The distribution of weight within the club head, known as the center of gravity (CG), affects the trajectory and distance of the shot. Clubs with a low and back CG are easier to hit and provide higher launch angles, while clubs with a forward CG offer more control and lower ball flight.

Shaft Flexibility

The flexibility, or flex, of the shaft affects the swing speed and ball flight. Shafts come in different flex ratings: extra stiff (X), stiff (S), regular (R), senior (A), and ladies (L). Choosing the right shaft flex is essential for optimizing performance based on swing speed and style.

Choosing the Right Golf Clubs

Assessing Skill Level

Beginner golfers typically benefit from clubs with more forgiveness and larger sweet spots, such as cavity-back irons and perimeter-weighted drivers. Advanced golfers might prefer clubs that offer greater control and feedback, like forged irons and adjustable drivers.

Custom Fitting

Custom fitting involves tailoring golf clubs to the golfer’s specific swing characteristics. This can include adjusting the length, lie angle, shaft type, and grip size. Custom fitting ensures that each club complements the golfer’s physical attributes and swing style, leading to improved performance.

Budget Considerations

Golf clubs vary widely in price, with premium sets costing thousands of dollars. However, there are quality options available at all price points. It’s important to balance cost with the features and performance benefits that best suit your game.

Maintaining Your Golf Clubs

Regular Cleaning

Keeping golf clubs clean is essential for maintaining their performance. After each round, clean the club heads with a brush and warm, soapy water to remove dirt and grass. Dry them thoroughly to prevent rust, especially on metal shafts and heads.

Storage

Store golf clubs in a dry place, away from extreme temperatures. Use headcovers to protect the club heads from damage during transportation. Avoid leaving clubs in the trunk of a car for extended periods, as heat can weaken the materials and adhesives.

[williamcollinsmi]

The Origins of Golf

Before what became known as golf existed, people played games by pushing various objects, such as stones, around with a stick. The origins of this beloved sport remain unclear, with tales of similar ancient games played across various countries around the world.

The origins of golf more or less as we know it today can be traced back to the rugged coastlines of Scotland, where players once used bent sticks to push pebbles across dunes. These early versions of the game, characterized by their simplicity and improvisation, laid the groundwork for what would become one of the world's most popular sports.

In an Act of Parliament on March 6, 1457, King James II of Scotland issued a decree banning citizens from playing golf and football, deeming them distractions from mandatory military training. This is the first known written reference to the game of golf. Despite these early attempts to suppress the game, golf continued to flourish, garnering royal approval and spreading throughout Europe. Later, King James IV of Scotland obtained a set of clubs and appointed William Mayne the Royal Club Maker.

The true transformation of golf from a simple pastime to a structured sport began in the 18th century. During this period, golf became a more official sport with the formation of organized clubs and the drafting of standardized rules. In 1744, The Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers penned the Thirteen Articles, establishing the first formal rules for the game. This pivotal moment marked the birth of modern golf, paving the way for organized competitions and clubs.

In 1764, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) made a historic decision to shorten their sprawling 22-hole course to a more manageable 18 holes. This move, aimed at enhancing the flow and convenience of the game, set a precedent that would be adopted by clubs around the world. Today, the 18-hole course has become synonymous with the game of golf, a testament to the influence wielded by the R&A.

In terms of clubs, wooden clubs were still handmade by local pros, but factories eventually took over production due to high demand. Scotland became the hub for top-notch club making, with pros like Tom Morris exporting clubs worldwide. Shaft materials also evolved, with hickory becoming popular in America, and eventually making its way back to Scotland.

As golf continued to gain in popularity, it crossed continents and oceans, finding new enthusiasts and adherents in far-flung corners of the globe. In America, the formation of the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 1894 ushered in a new era of growth and development, with clubs springing up across the country. Despite initial differences in rules and regulations, the R&A and USGA eventually collaborated to create a universal code for the game, thus ensuring consistency and fairness on the links. The 20th century also saw more innovative club designs. Steel shafts and graphite and titanium clubs eventually revolutionized the way golf is played.

Walking 18 holes of golf can be a daunting task, with courses spanning several miles. To alleviate this burden, golf carts emerged as a popular solution. Golf carts provided players with a convenient mode of transportation around the course. From rickshaw-style contraptions to sleek electric vehicles, golf carts have revolutionized the way players make their way around the course, making the game more accessible to players of all ages and abilities.

As players and equipment makers adapt to the modern era, its timeless appeal only grows stronger. From the windswept links of Scotland to the manicured fairways of America, the game captivates players and spectators alike with its rich history and enduring spirit.

[ainews]

Nutrition is often overlooked when it comes to maintaining the longevity of cart or wagon yokes. Despite being a relatively small part of the wagon when compared to the wheels and yoke shaft, nutrition plays an important role in ensuring the longevity of wagon yokes.

Yokes are typically made of hardwood, such as hickory, oak, or ash, and are designed to bear the load of the wagon and its freight. Through constant wear and tear from hauling heavy loads, wagon yokes can become prone to wear and tear. Without proper care and maintenance, a wagon yoke can wear down and eventually break, making it necessary to repair or replace the wagon.

Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of caring for wagon yokes. Just like the human body, wagons yoke is composed of components which require a balance of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other trace elements. When these substrates are lacking, the wagon yoke can become brittle, leading to cracks, breaks, and eventually complete failure.

Applying a coat of linseed oil helps to condition the wood and prevents unwanted cracking and rotting. Linseed oil contains Vitamins A, B and D, all of which are essential for wood’s resiliency and longevity. These vitamins help the wood stay elastic and flexible. Lack of these vitamins can cause the wood to become dry, brittle, and more susceptible to breakage. Applying linseed oil is like giving your wagon an eyeglass prescription; it will help to keep your wagon yoke looking sharp and healthy for longer.

Although larger parts of the wagon are very important, proper care and nutrition of the yoke is essential for increased longevity. Applying linseed oil to the wagon yoke and ensuring that the wagon is well maintained and loaded correctly are important ways in which to protect wagon yokes against wear and tear.

[poshanistatx]

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The golf driver wood is the undisputed powerhouse in a golfer's bag, designed to unleash maximum distance off the tee. Featuring a large clubhead and a longer shaft, the driver delivers unparalleled power and velocity, setting the stage for an impressive round. Throughout golf club history, drivers have evolved from wooden hickory sticks to modern marvels with advanced materials and aerodynamics. The golf driver wood remains a symbol of precision and power, enabling golfers to conquer lengthy par-4s and challenging par-5s with confidence.

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Improving My Golf Game With Hickory Sticks

Last night I brought out my hickory sticks for the first time in 2024. It was a perfect opportunity to play nine holes with some you players, Alex and Cedar, who have amazing potential. Both are hooked on golf and love to practice as much as play! Looping around the links, we talked plenty of golf. We did not discuss their swing much, but more about how to course manage their round. With me using…

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Golf History

Golf  的出現可以回朔到羅馬時代，羅馬的孩童在街上用一種皮球，

裡面塞入羽毛；另一邊的荷蘭，則在冰上和結冰的運河玩，稱做

Het Kolven。

1456：Golf 的誕生於 12世紀的 蘇格蘭，之後慢慢流行至整個

蘇格蘭。直到 1456年，King James Ⅱ 宣佈不再能玩 futeball

和 golf，因為影響到 archery （射箭）的練習。直到 1502年才

非正式的取消禁令。

1504：喜歡 高爾夫的 蘇格蘭 King James Ⅳ 和 子爵 Bothwell 於

1504 年2月3日 打高爾夫 首次被正式的紀錄。兩人打高爾夫是在

靠近 Stirling Castle 的 Kings Park，這裡原本是皇家獵場，之後

改為 Stirling Golf Club。

Stirling old city Scotland | Kings park Stirling - YouTube

Stirling Armed Forces Day - Parade enters Kings Park [4K/UHD] - YouTube

1513：蘇格蘭 之外，最早有紀錄的 高爾夫球場 被人為是 Queen

Cathtine of England ( Henry Ⅷ 的第一個老婆 )，1513 在她一封

給 Cardinak Wolsey 的信中有提到高爾夫在英國越來越大眾化。

Catherine of Aragon - First Wife of Henry VIII Documentary - YouTube

The Spanish Princess|Catherine of Aragon Navigates Royal Lineage of England with anEye on the Throne - YouTube

Henry VIII – The Tyrant of the Tudors Documentary - YouTube

1641：1641，King CharlesⅠ 在打高爾夫的時候，接到了 愛爾蘭

叛亂的消息，他決定繼續打 ；其實他應該多關心一些，因為事後證明

這是英國內戰的開端，這一役讓他失去了對國會的控制。

Charles I & The English Civil War Documentary - YouTube

1659：最早知道高爾夫在殖民地美國的是 Albany , New York。被

認為是在 1659 被禁止在街上玩。

Best Things To Do in Albany, New York - YouTube

1682：第一屆 國際 match play 在 蘇格蘭 的 Leith 舉行，

The Duke of york and George Patterson 擊敗了兩個英格蘭 的

選手。Anderw Dicson 主持 the Duke of york 俱樂部，讓他成了

第一個 caddie。

Episode 20 - The Dukes Golf Club - Fife - YouTube

Match play - Wikipedia

十七世紀初，高爾夫球改良，以皮革包覆羽毛，羽毛膨脹之後，成了

很硬的球。

1754：St Andrew 的 golfer在 1754 集結。King William Ⅳ  答應

做 St Andrew golfer 的贊助人

1786：1786 卡羅萊那高爾夫俱樂部在 Chaleston S . C .成立。被

高爾夫歷史學者認為是美國的第一個高爾夫俱樂部。

Undiscovered Gems Of South Carolina Golf - YouTube

Top 18 Restaurants In Downtown Charleston, SC - YouTube

1826：1826，蘇格蘭 的 Robert Forgan 開始用來自美國的

hickory （山核桃木） 製作 shaft ，以前一般是使用  ash、hazel。

Hickory -  山核桃屬 - 維基百科，自由的百科全書 (wikipedia.org)

1840：1800各種試驗去使用 Gutta Perchia 製作高爾夫高爾夫球，

於 1848 ，有著柔順外表的 Gutta Perchia球 進入高爾夫球界。

Gutta-percha - Wikipedia

1868：第一個一桿進洞於 1868，由 Young Tom Morris 在

Preswicks 公開賽的第 8 洞。Morris 繼續贏得之後的三屆公開賽。

1st Prestwick - Tom Morris and the first tee shot at The Open - YouTube

1873：成立於 1873 的 Royal Montreal , Canada 是在北美洲最

古老的高爾夫俱樂部。那一年，8 個人坐在碼頭邊的辦公室，成立

Montreal Golf Club，於 1884 得到 維多利亞女皇答允在名稱

前面加上“Royal”抬頭。

The Simulator Canadian Open at Royal Montreal - 1st Round Back 9 - YouTube|

1884：The Oakhurst Golf Club 成立於 White Sulphur Springs ,

Verginia 1884 ；它的第一洞被認為是美國現存最古老的球洞。

Oakhurst Country Club Golf Course Drone Promo - YouTube

1890：雖然鐵匠於 1890 年代就開始製作鐵桿（shaft），流行卻

很慢，直到 Prince of Wales 在 St Andrews 於 1929 使用，才受到

R＆A 承認合法。Billy Burke 於 1931第一個用鐵桿贏得美國世界杯

公開賽。

Billy Burke instructions on The Bunker Shot - YouTube

1893：不列顛女子高爾夫連盟成立於 1893。第一個女子業餘冠軍

賽於 Royal Lytham & St Anne’s 舉行，由 Lady Margaret Scott

以 7 ＆ 6－ （7 holes up with 6 left to play）打敗 Issette

Pearson。業餘獎盃現保存於 St . Andrews 的 British Golf

Museum。

1895：原本使 9 洞的球場，於 1985 由美國的 Chicago Golf Club

開創 18洞 球場。美國第一位業餘冠軍 Charles Macdonald 主持並

設計。是 1893 組成的五個 USGA 的加盟球場之一。

Take a Tour of Chicago Golf Club [the oldest 18-hole golf course in the United States] - YouTube

1898： 橡膠製成內裡的高爾夫球，於1898 由 Coburn Caskell 取得

專利，1900 由於繞線機的開發，使高爾夫球得以大量製造

1900、1904 ：1900、1904兩屆的夏季 奧林匹克 有高爾夫球賽，

由美國、大不列顛、及 加拿大分享獎盃。

1907：1907，英國工程師的 William Tailor 取得高爾夫球表面有

凹洞的專利。球在空氣中旋轉，讓球友能夠更好的控球，停於目標

點。之後，專利權 於 1908賣給 A . G . Spalding，並商業化。

Spalding golf balls! - YouTube

1893：不列顛女子高爾夫連盟成立於 1893。第一個女子業餘冠軍

賽於 Royal Lytham & St Anne’s 舉行，由 Lady Margaret Scott

以 7 ＆ 6－ （7 holes up with 6 left to play）打敗 Issette

Pearson。業餘獎盃現保存於 St . Andrews 的 British Golf

Museum。

1895：原本使 9洞的球場，於 1985由美國的 Chicago Golf Club

開創 18洞球場。美國第一位業餘冠軍 Charles Macdonald主持並

設計。是 1893 組成的五個 USGA 的加盟球場之一。

Take a Tour of Chicago Golf Club [the oldest 18-hole golf course in the United States] - YouTube

1898： 橡膠製成內裡的高爾夫球，於1898 由 Coburn Caskell 取得

專利，1900 由於繞線機的開發，使高爾夫球得以大量製造

1900、1904 ：1900、1904兩屆的夏季 奧林匹克 有高爾夫球賽，

由美國、大不列顛、及 加拿大分享獎盃。

1907：1907，英國工程師的 William Tailor 取得高爾夫球表面有

凹槽的專利。球在空氣中旋轉，讓球友能夠更好的控球，停於目標

點。之後，專利權 於 1908 賣給 A . G . Spalding，並商業化。

Spalding golf balls! - YouTube

1916：1916 PGA ( 美國職業高爾夫協會 ) 成立，會員 82人，並且

�� 紐約， Bronxville 的 Siwanoy Country Club 組織第一屆錦標

比賽，由 James M Barbes 得勝。

Champ History 1916 1959 - YouTube

1953：由 Fred Corcoran 和 John Jay Hopkins 成立的國際高爾夫

協會，在 加拿大的蒙特婁 舉辦第一屆 加拿大杯賽事。與賽人士來自

世界各地，於 1966 被視為世界杯。

1953：1953 Tam O’Shanter 世界冠軍賽在美國，以一架攝影機，

於第 18 洞 做第一次的電視轉播。觀眾們生平第一次看到

Lew Worsham 打 120碼，贏得 US$ 25,000。

Tam O'Shanter Golf Course - YouTube

1953 U.S. Open Highlights - YouTube

1966：被視為最偉大的高爾夫選手 Jack Nicklaus 於 1966 的冠軍

公開賽取得生平第一次的大滿貫，之後又陸續取得兩次，此記錄從來

沒有人做到。共獲得 18次 主要的勝利記錄。

Jack Nicklaus - YouTube

十月 10th, 2023

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Australia's Brett Stanford, a member of the aptly named YouTube posse, How Ridiculous, drained a 395 footer on the Point Walter GC in Western Australia and was a new world record according to the Guinness World Records. He broke the record held by Fergus Muir, a Scotsman who in 2001 drained a 125-yarder (375 ft.) at the St. Andrews Eden Course with a hickory-shafted putter.

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Evergreen Wooden Walking Canes

Are you looking for a walking cane that exudes a classy vibe and offers an evergreen appeal? Walking canes crafted out of wood is exactly what you need.  These not only come in the most premium quality but also serve the classiest look. Scroll through the vast range of wooden walking sticks featured at Classy Walking Canes which come in stylish contemporary designs and offer an appealing naturalistic vibe. Here are some of the trendiest options you can go for:

Derby Handle Wooden Canes

Derby Handle Wooden Canes are one of the most popular styles of canes amongst the masses. While the derby handle's outstanding ergonomics offer a smooth and comfortable grip, the high-quality hardwood construction ensures maximum durability.

Crook Handle Wooden Canes

If you are looking for walking canes with a conventional design and subtle appeal, the crook handle wooden canes are the perfect pick for you. Available in a variety of shapes and styles for both men and women, crook handle canes are tough in construction and offer maximum support while walking.

Fritz Handle Wooden Canes

Another widely opted style of canes is the Fritz Handle Wooden Canes. These are specially designed to provide the most stability and comfort when walking. Besides being a highly-functional cane, these canes also come with a stylish C-shaped contour handle that offers the perfect grip while walking. The walking canes are available in a broad range of varieties and are made using premium-quality woods like walnut, oak, hickory, and so on.

Palm Handle Wooden Canes

If you wish to have an ideal walking cane that fits in your hand perfectly and provides a comfortable grip, then the Palm Handle Wooden Canes is exactly what you need. Be it the anatomically shaped shaft or the high level of style quotient, the palm handle can will offer both. The wooden canes with palm handles are also available in a variety of hues, shapes, and styles. White marble handles, trendy wood handles, poly resin handles, golden collars, and other variants are the most popular ones.

Concluding Thoughts

Since wood had been one of the most durable and resilient materials for ages, walking canes that are crafted out of wood are sure to serve you for a long time. Shop at reliable websites like Classy Walking Canes and choose from wooden walking canes that come in distinctive styles and natural finish that looks quite classy.