Golf is a precision sport in which players use various clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. Typically played on 18-hole or 9-hole courses, it combines skill, strategy, and physical control. The sport has a substantial global following, with professional tours such as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf attracting top talent and major sponsorships. Golf also represents a multi-billion-dollar industry spanning equipment manufacturing, apparel, tourism, and course management.