The American Golf Association and the Royal Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, England, are recognized as the authoritative institutions for interpreting and revising golf rules. The more important golf competitions in the world include the World Cup, the United States Open and other events.

Golf is a sport that uses different golf clubs to hit golf balls into holes. Golf is a sport with special charm, which enables people to exercise their bodies, cultivate their sentiments, cultivate their character, and communicate skills in a beautiful natural environment. It is known as a "fashionable and elegant sport".