Golf is a game of precision, in which players hit a ball with a club on a course composed of 18 holes, each with a start point and a hole at the other end, into which the ball must drop. The objective is to play all 18 holes with a minimum of strokes. The major golf tournaments are played over a total of 4 rounds (72 holes), with one round played per day.

For a golfer, psychology is all-important. Good golfer must control their emotions and remain calm and confident at all times. An ability to concentrate is essential. Coordination of movements and limbs, steadiness, accuracy, aim, and calculation are indispensable skills.

Extremely talented players can play up to 7 or 8 under par. Amonf the many factors that make them champions are the quality and strength of their swing. Tiger Woods hits the ball an average distance of 289 yards and at a speed of up to 125 mph.