GLOBAL ICONS:Ever since emerging in Scotland back in the 12th century, the sport of golf has delighted - and presumably also confounded - its adherents. Today, the game is ever more global in scope, with players and courses found virtually all across the world
How many people in the world play golf?Golf is played globally by 56 million people.
What is an emerging trend among the top players?In 1999, 33 of the top 50 golf players in the world came from the US. In 2008, 34 of the top 50 come from outside the US.
What is the money like in major golf tournaments?The US PGA Tour awards prize money of €183 million. The European PGA Tour awards €136 million and the Asian Tour awards €18 million.
How do former golf legends still make big money?The legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus - one of the key forces in golf course design with more than 300 courses to his name - usually charges a minimum of €1.7 million for his signature on a course.
What is notable about the environmental impact of golf courses?On average, a golf course needs about 3,000 cubic meters of water a day, which is enough to meet the daily needs of 15,000 people.
How many golf courses are there in the world?Between 31,000 and 32,000.
- the globalist.com
