Golfing has become phenomenally popular over the last 45 years, producing such world-class champions as Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods. Some first-class courses too have become household names; think of Wentworth, St. Andrews, Augusta and Pinewood.
But why should golfing have become so poplar with the public? Surely, it must be because a round of golf is a leisurely, but nevertheless, active, outdoor pursuit with a competitive side that can be enjoyed with friends but that can never be mastered.
Your scorecard, over time, will demonstrate your improvement, which keeps you playing time and time again.
Here is a very basic lesson in golf for the person who hasn't a clue about the game.
A round of golf is usually played on an eighteen hole course. Each hole has its 'par', which is the total number of tee shots (drives), fairway shots, chips (short shots near the 'green') and putts on the green, it should take to sink the golfball in the hole.
'Par' is determined by the length and difficulty of each hole and can range from three to six. So, if you get the golf ball in the hole in six shots on a 'par six' hole, you 'made par'; if you make it in five, it's a "birdie" or seven, a "bogie".
'Hazards' or obstructions are usually placed before all the holes. Ponds, sand bunkers and trees are positioned in such a way as to make it more difficult to reach the green. Novice golfers should try to find a course with fewer hazards, which is therefore easier to play.
Each player keeps his or her own score, marking the total number of shots for each hole. At the end, each person adds up their scores - the one with the lowest number is the winner.
It is vital that beginners to golfing should not take the game too seriously, because it takes a very long time to play golf proficiently, even if the professionals on TV make it look so easy.
It makes very good sense to take a few lessons from the course pro, when you are just beginning to learn to play golf, because then you will learn how to stand and swing the golf club correctly.
But why should golfing have become so poplar with the public? Surely, it must be because a round of golf is a leisurely, but nevertheless, active, outdoor pursuit with a competitive side that can be enjoyed with friends but that can never be mastered.
Your scorecard, over time, will demonstrate your improvement, which keeps you playing time and time again.
Here is a very basic lesson in golf for the person who hasn't a clue about the game.
A round of golf is usually played on an eighteen hole course. Each hole has its 'par', which is the total number of tee shots (drives), fairway shots, chips (short shots near the 'green') and putts on the green, it should take to sink the golfball in the hole.
'Par' is determined by the length and difficulty of each hole and can range from three to six. So, if you get the golf ball in the hole in six shots on a 'par six' hole, you 'made par'; if you make it in five, it's a "birdie" or seven, a "bogie".
'Hazards' or obstructions are usually placed before all the holes. Ponds, sand bunkers and trees are positioned in such a way as to make it more difficult to reach the green. Novice golfers should try to find a course with fewer hazards, which is therefore easier to play.
Each player keeps his or her own score, marking the total number of shots for each hole. At the end, each person adds up their scores - the one with the lowest number is the winner.
It is vital that beginners to golfing should not take the game too seriously, because it takes a very long time to play golf proficiently, even if the professionals on TV make it look so easy.
It makes very good sense to take a few lessons from the course pro, when you are just beginning to learn to play golf, because then you will learn how to stand and swing the golf club correctly.
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