Did you know these golf facts?

1. The first recorded round of golf was played in Scotland in 1457.

2. The oldest golf course in the world is the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland, which has been played on since the 15th century.

3. The shortest hole in professional golf is the "Postage Stamp" at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland, which is only 123 yards long.

4. The longest hole in professional golf is the "Mammoth" at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, which is 880 yards long.

5. The highest golf course in the world is the La Paz Golf Club in Bolivia, which is 13,000 feet above sea level.

6. Golf balls were originally made of wood, but were later made of leather and stuffed with feathers. Modern golf balls are made of rubber or synthetic materials and have dimples to reduce drag and increase lift.

7. The term "birdie" comes from an American golfer who used the phrase "that was a bird of a shot" after making a hole-in-one.

8. The term "eagle" comes from the eagle symbol on the US Eagle coin. It was used to describe a score of two strokes under par on a hole.

9. The term "albatross" (or "double eagle") comes from the rare bird that is known for its long wingspan. It is used to describe a score of three strokes under par on a hole.