Golf course Golf course A golf course is the grounds where the game of golf is played. It comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, a fairway, the rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick ("pin") and hole ("cup"). A standard round of golf consists of 18 holes. Most courses contain 18 holes; some share fairways or greens, and a subset has nine holes, played twice per round. Par-3 courses consist of nine or 18 holes all of which have a par of three strokes. Many older courses are links, often coastal. Courses are private,
Wiffle golf the hole. Players may also utilize a typical golf swing in which a player holds the bat much like a golf club and strikes the ball lying on the ground. However, this swing can be difficult to pull off due to the curvature of the bat and ball, making it difficult to control unless the ball is tapped lightly. In addition, the shot is susceptible to changes in terrain (i.e. terrain with holes, bumps, uneven terrain). This shot seems to remain popular as a form of bragging rights for the players when the outcome of a round is not in