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SmartAss Facts
On-par facts about golf — the sport of precision, patience, and surprisingly interesting science.
Golf is a surprisingly rich topic with facts that challenge common assumptions. Golf balls have dimples to fly farther. Golf originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages. Tiger Woods was a golf prodigy by age 3 — toddler tee time went pro. On SmartAss Facts, every fact goes through a verification process and is labeled ✓ TRUE or ✗ FAKE, so you never have to wonder what's real. Browse the collection below — you might be amazed by what's verified science and what turns out to be a long-running myth about golf that people still believe.
Golf balls have dimples to fly farther. Golf originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages. Tiger Woods was a golf prodigy by age 3 — toddler tee time went pro.
Yes, this is verified. Golf balls have dimples to fly farther. Another confirmed fact: Golf originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "Golf was invented by someone who hated happiness and loved tiny targets." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.