In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepard used his 6-iron to tap a few golf balls on the Moon This famous event did a lot for the image of a sport that had a reputation for being dull and conservative Location, location, location There are many golf courses around the world -- 35,000 or more And there are tens of millions of golfers, but a select group of golf courses that are outstanding examples of beautiful design, challenging layouts, and unforgettable settings