A couple of cliches come to mind when we believe about golf. The reality is more nuanced for millions of players and golf fans worldwide.
It is estimated that 450 million individuals consider themselves golf fans, suggesting they either attend competitions as spectators, occasionally play the game, or watch golf on television. It stands in the 9th position regarding popularity, right after Rugby, followed by more than 475 million people on the planet.
Most popular sports in the world-- believe football and cricket-- stem from the United Kingdom. Golf was born in Scotland, to be exact, which is why the region is filled with stunning fairways that you can enjoy if you can deal with inconsistent weather conditions.
Many think that the individuals who play golf are all adults, and this fact is still quite exact. It is estimated that 77% of golfers are male, and many are over 54 years of age.
Something is quickly changing in this figure as the appeal of the sport is rising among children. Basically, there are 6 million people under the age of 34 who play golf worldwide. The female competitor's scene is likewise flourishing, and golfing is getting increasingly more popular in this population segment.
Not everybody can play golf on a pristine fairway all year round, and the rise of indoor golf is being discovered. Overall, lots of golfers practice the game to take pleasure in the afternoon with good friends, and the competition aspect is not the most important.
Every year, Golf Digest releases a list of the world's best golf courses. The list includes spectacular landscapes in all parts of the world, such as Ireland, Australia, and the UK, and the smaller island countries, such as the Dominican Republic.
A Few of the Top Men PGA Players in 2023 Include:
Rory McIlroy is a celebrated Northern Irish professional golfer prominently known for his time in the European and PGA Tours. Having a total of 37 professional wins, he is a key figure in modern golf. McIlroy continues to inspire up-and-coming players with his talent and dedication to the sport.
Scottie Scheffler, an American golfer, has been serving up substantial victories on the PGA Tour in 2023. Scheffler set a PGA Tour record in 2023 by winning the most money in a single season. He has been praised as one of the best ball-strikers, with exceptional strokes gained tee-to-green that have added significant credit to his golfing success. From capturing titles at major tournaments to his persistent success throughout the season. His position and achievements in 2023 have placed him in the realm of professional golf as a leading player.
Collin Morikawa, a Californian, has shown exceptional talent on both the PGA Tour and European Tour. His 22 straight cuts in his initial PGA Tournaments, were only 3 cuts behind Tiger Woods' 25-cut streak. Recently he pledged $1,000 per birdie for relief efforts following the Hawaii wildfires, which signified he was not only a great golfer, but a person with great character.
Jon Rahm hails from Spain and is well-known in the golfing world. He was the number one golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for a record 60 weeks. Rahm reached that pinnacle following his 2020 Memorial Tournament win. In the 2023 season, when entering prestigious tournaments like the BMW Championship and the TOUR Championship, his strong showing in these along with a compelling third place in the current PGA Tour World Ranking, gives him another successful year.
Jordan Spieth is from Dallas, Texas, and as of 2023, remains committed to the PGA Tour. With three major wins and securing the FedEx Cup title in 2015, he has confirmed his place among the world's top golfers. His hiccup in 2023, at the BMW Championship affected his Tour Championship prospects, but he persevered and managed to stay in the FedEx Cup Playoffs just prior to that tournament. Still, his performance on the golf course was compelling to watch.
A Few of the Top Woman Players in 2023 Include:
Lydia Ko is a Korean-born New Zealand professional golfer. A former No. 1-ranked woman professional golfer, she achieved the top ranking on 2 February 2015 at 17 years, 9 months, and 9 days of age, making her the youngest player of either gender to be ranked No. 1 in professional golf.
Charley Esmee Hull (born 20 March 1996) is an English professional golfer who has achieved success both on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour, winning honors as Rookie of the Year, becoming the youngest competitor to participate in the international Solheim Cup matches and becoming a champion on the European circuit in 2014 before the age of 18. In 2016, she won the prestigious CME Group Tour Championship, the season-ending event of the LPGA Tour.
Atthaya Thitikul is a Thai professional golfer who plays on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour. She is the youngest golfer ever to win a professional golf tournament at age 14 years, 4 months, and 19 days after winning the Ladies European Thailand Championship as an amateur on 9 July 2017.
Jessica Regina Korda (born February 27, 1993) is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. Korda turned 18 during the second event of the 2011 season. She played in 15 events in her rookie year; her best finish was a tie for 19th at the Avnet LPGA Classic. Her first professional win was in the first event of the 2012 season, the Women's Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.
Brooke M. Henderson. Henderson was named the Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2015, 2017, and 2018. She won her first major at age 18 in 2016 at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, becoming the event's youngest winner. With nine LPGA wins as of June 2019, Henderson has the most victories of any professional golfer on major tours in Canadian history. In November 2019, she was named the winner of the 2019 Founders Award by a vote of fellow golfers on the LPGA Tour as someone "whose behavior and deeds best exemplify the spirit, ideals, and values of the LPGA."
