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Why you should care about golf

The LRB Podcast

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The Illusion of Golfing Excellence

This chapter examines the disparity between self-reported golf handicaps and professional assessments of skill, highlighting a celebrity's performance at a charity event. It critiques the exclusivity of modern golf courses, discussing their artificial elements and questioning accessibility in the sport. Additionally, it explores the historical context of women's participation in golf, examining the sport's evolution and its role in broader social movements.

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