Like Cricket, but more interesting. A bowler or American-style pitcher delivers the ball to your would-be golfer, waiting with his club, wherein the golfer aims his return at an appropriate hole.
The speed of the bowler/pitcher's delivery should theoretically increase the speed and distance of the returned ball, for reaching far holes on large golf courses.
Full disclosure: the ancient Celts were said to have a golf-like game in which a goalie guarded a hole and took his own shots after attempting to block a deluge.-- 4and20, May 22 2016 //the ancient Celts were said to have a golf-like game in which a goalie guarded a hole and took his own shots after attempting to block a deluge.// Yes, that would be the Battle of Flodden.-- MaxwellBuchanan, May 22 2016 It seems to me that the person rolling the ball would be at serious risk of getting struck by that ball, after the golfer hits it.-- Vernon, May 23 2016 The Celts faced the deluge, stronger than Noah. Softer balls for a softer age?-- 4and20, May 23 2016 random, halfbakery