Apollo 14’s Alan Shepard Makes Historic Golf Swing on the Moon 55 Years Ago Today
Fifty-five years ago today, history was made when Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepard took a memorable swing on the lunar surface, adding a delightful twist to his mission. Before departing from the moon, Shepard fulfilled a long-held dream by teeing up a golf shot. This adventurous NASA commander cleverly tucked a six-iron club head into his space suit pocket, which he attached to the handle of a lunar sample scoop for his lunar golfing endeavor. Though his first two swings went awry, with a few amusing slices, he ultimately connected beautifully with the ball, sending it soaring “miles and miles











