Golf was first invented more than 500 years ago along the shores of Scotland, where players used bent sticks to hit small pebbles across the dunes. Since that time, the game has evolved into a $100 billion industry in the United States alone.
Although the rules of golf have progressed continually since their initial inception in 1744, the premise has remained essentially the same: Hit the ball into the hole in the fewest possible number of strokes. Yet from this seemingly simple game, modern players can learn many valuable lessons that extend far beyond the golf course.
