Golf has been played for centuries, and is one of the most popular pastimes in North America.

The National Golf Foundation says 48.1 million people ages six and up play golf across traditional courses, driving ranges and simulators. There are golf courses across the United States and Canada, and both countries are home to some golf courses that have stood the test of time.

The Savannah Golf Club in Georgia was established in 1794, but its current layout was designed much later. The Dorset Field Club in Vermont was established in 1886 and is the oldest continually operating American golf course. The Foxburg Country Club in Pennsylvania was founded in 1887 and is widely recognized as the oldest public course in continuous use. In Canada, the Royal Montreal Golf Club was founded in 1873 and is the oldest continuously operating golf club in North America.

Meanwhile, the image of a retirement spent playing 18 holes a day on a beautiful golf course may appeal to millions. But data from the National Golf Foundation indicates that the appeal of golf extends beyond retirees. In fact, the NGF reports that the largest group of on-course golfers is people between the ages of 18 and 34. Indeed, 6.3 million people in that age bracket play golf compared to 5.4 million men and women golfers age 65 and older. It’s also worth noting that 57 percent of the 26.6 million on-course golfers in the United States are 50 and under, which serves as a testament to the popularity of this sport among individuals for whom retirement is a long way off.