Tee off your season with 101 delightful trivia on the greatest game.

Did you know a Canadian coined the term “mulligan” — a noun meaning “do-over” — which many recreational golfers take on the first tee after an errant drive? Or that the creators of one of the greatest board games ever, Trivial Pursuit, also built a devilish golf course north of Toronto? How about this fact: the world’s most expensive public golf course will set you back $1,000 to play just one round. Here’s one more: Scotland, where golf was invented in the Middle Ages, later banned the sport — not just once, but three times.

In 101 Fascinating Golf Facts, author, historian, and award-winning golf journalist David McPherson shares these stories and 97 more fascinating and fun tales that illustrate the sport’s rich history, entertaining both golf lovers and trivia buffs alike.

David McPherson is president and chief creative officer of McPherson Communications — a writing and public relations consulting business. He is a regular contributor to Words + Music, Hamilton Magazine, and No Depression. Over the years his writing on music has also appeared in Paste, American Songwriter, Canadian Musician, Exclaim!, and Chartattack.com. He lives in Waterloo, Ontario.

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Riveting golf facts and golf history, 101 Fascinating Golf Facts details stories about golfers from around the world that will delight and inspire.

Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk, eight-time National Long Drive Champion

A joyful journey through the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of golf.

Lorne Rubenstein, award-winning golf author

From origin stories to offbeat to just plain odd, any golfer will enrich their knowledge of the game by spending time with this book.

Max Adler, editorial director of Golf Digest

A page-turning mix of stories on the legends of the game, our favourite courses and traditions, and facts that answer the questions every golfer should know.

Adam Schupak, senior writer at Golfweek

Packed with 101 laughs and smiles, once you start thumbing through these stories, you might be late for your next tee time.

Tom Coyne, editor of The Golfer’s Journal