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Golf is a game played over an extensive piece of ground. It's divided into certain random divisions called holes. A golf course is usually smooth and wavy with the holes laid out to offer the greatest possible variety of play. The goal is to make it challenging while still accessible to all levels of players.

The ordinary course consists of either nine or eighteen holes from 100 to 500 yards apart. An ideal course is about 6000 yards long. The holes which mark the end of a playing section consist of tin cans 4 inches in diameter sunk into and flush with the level of the surrounding turf, which is called "the putting green."

The game is played with a ball weighing about 1 3/4 ounces and with a set of "clubs" of various odd shapes and for making shots under various conditions. Usually a boy accompanies each player to carry his clubs. Such boys are called "caddies." The clubs are peculiarly named and it is optional with each player to have as many clubs as he desires. Some of the more common ones are called "driver," "brassie," "cleek," "iron," "mashie," "niblick," "putter," and "lofting iron."

The game, which may be played by either two or four players, consists in trying to drive the ball over the entire course from hole to hole in the fewest possible number of strokes. At the start a player takes his position on what is called the "teeing ground" and drives the ball in the direction of the first hole, the position of which is shown in the distance by a flag or tin sign with a number.

Before driving the player places the ball on a tiny mound of earth or sand which is called a "tee." The players drive in order and then continue making shots toward the hole until finally they have all "holed out" by "putting" their balls into the hole, and the lowest score wins the hole.

Golf is a game in which form is more essential than physical strength and which is adapted for elderly people as well as the young.

A set of golf clubs for most purposes will consist of four to six clubs. The caddy bag to carry the clubs is made of canvas or leather. Almost any loose-fitting outdoor outfit is suitable for playing golf and the tendency in recent years is to wear long trousers in preference to what are known as "golf trousers."

A golf course—sometimes called a "links," from a Scotch word meaning a flat stretch of ground near the seashore—should be kept in good condition in order to enjoy the game properly. The leading golf clubs maintain a large force of men who are constantly cutting the grass, repairing damages to the turf, and rolling the greens. For this reason it is a game only adapted to club control unless one is very wealthy and can afford to maintain private links.

Grade 5 Sports (Stories) CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RI.5.3

According to the passage, what is the purpose of the game of golf?

To get the ball in the hole as quickly as possible
To get the ball in the hole with the fewest number of strokes
To get the ball in all the holes with the fewest strokes
To get the ball across the course with the fewest strokes avoiding all the holes

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Sports (Stories) Question

Grade 5 Sports (Stories) CCSS: CCRA.R.3, RI.5.3