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World Cup of Golf

A men's professional golf team competition featuring two-player teams representing countries, first held in 1953.
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The World Cup of Golf is a men's professional golf team competition featuring two-player teams representing countries. The World Cup of Golf was first held in 1953 as the Canada Cup. The World Cup of Golf was renamed in 1967. The World Cup of Golf has been held intermittently and has had various formats throughout its history including individual stroke play, four-ball, and foursomes. The World Cup of Golf has been won by countries including the United States, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Italy, and others.

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"World Cup of Golf."
"Country teams."
"Two-man team."

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Origin

The World Cup of Golf was first held in 1953 as the Canada Cup. The competition was renamed the World Cup of Golf in 1967.

Rules & Context

The World Cup of Golf is a men's professional golf team competition featuring two-player teams representing countries. The World Cup of Golf has had various formats throughout its history including individual stroke play, four-ball, and foursomes.

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"The World Cup of Golf is a men's professional golf team competition featuring two-player teams representing countries, first held in 1953 as the Canada Cup. The World Cup of Golf was renamed in 1967. The World Cup of Golf has been won by countries including the United States, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Italy, and others."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the first World Cup of Golf?

1953 as Canada Cup. The World Cup of Golf was first held in 1953 as the Canada Cup. The competition was renamed the World Cup of Golf in 1967.

How does the World Cup work?

Two-player country teams. The World Cup of Golf features two-player teams representing countries.

Which countries have won?

Multiple including the U.S., Australia. The World Cup of Golf has been won by countries including the United States, Australia, South Africa, Japan, Italy, and others.

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