Brooke M. Henderson hits a bunker shot during a tournament in Grand Rapids, Mich., on June 12, 2025. Michael Miller/ISI Photos via Getty Images

Why is the object of golf to play as little golf as possible?

Golf is one of a handful of sports that reward low scores, not high ones. That means getting around the course efficiently and not wasting strokes.

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