101 Fascinating Golf Facts

by David McPherson

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

Did you know a Canadian coined the term “mulligan” — a noun meaning a “do-over” many recreational golfers take on the first tee after an errant drive? How about the creators of one of the greatest board games ever, Trivial Pursuit, also built a devilish golf course north of Toronto. the world’s most expensive golf course that is open to the public will set you back $1,000 to play just one round. Here’s one 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 tales that illustrate the sport’s rich history. Golf lovers and trivia buffs alike will love learning about these interesting and fun facts.

296 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2025

About the author

Ever since attending his first rock concert in 1989 (The Who) and buying his first LP (Freeze Frame by The J. Geils Band), music has been “the elixir of his life.” With more than 18,000 songs on his iPod, and an ever-growing vintage vinyl collection, it’s a joy for him to discover new music. He loves sharing these discoveries with his wife and two children. David watched his first show [the Old 97’s] at the Horseshoe Tavern more than twenty years ago; immediately, he was hooked. 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, Bluegrass Unlimited, Exclaim! and Canadian Musician. As president and chief creative officer of McPherson Communications, David helps clients get their words right. He lives in Waterloo, Ontario.