Golf is a game that has been played several hundred years now. It can be enjoyable, frustrating, and exciting all at the same time. Most beginners will appreciate learning new ways to enhance their play.

Golf play starts with hitting a small ball off the tee onto the fairway. One attempts to hit the ball onto the green and then into the cup or hole. Some courses are 9 holes, some are’ holes or more. Some courses are designed to be walked and some are more easily played when one uses a golf cart.

The point of the game is to place the ball in the hole with the least amount of strokes. The person who plays the’ holes with the least amount of strokes wins the game. Golf has many rules of play that must be observed during play and learning these first is a good idea. Furthermore, a general knowledge of golf etiquette is necessary.

Golf was first played in Scotland in the eighteen hundreds. Clubs were carved from wood and the ball was a bit of feathers with leather tightly stretched over them. Needless to say, there were no booming drives at this time. By the eighteen hundreds, golfing had spread all over the world. It is estimated that over 100 million people play golf each year now.

Tiger Woods has caused the game to be taken up by even more people. Relaxation and enjoyment can be had playing the game. When playing golf, one is in a world over your own and nothing matters but hitting the next shot.

Young people are jumping on the bandwagon also. Schools all over the country provide young golfers the opportunity to play in high school. After a teenager play golf in high school it usually becomes a life-long avocation. Teenagers can become bored easily, so golf can be a pathway to learning patience and perseverance.

Executives are flocking to golf in droves. During these times of economic downturn, many executives are stressed and seek relief on the course. This can have several advantages for the harried executive. The can use the course as relaxation time as well as deal-making time. Some executives have gone as far as making deals exclusively on the course.

Golf is a game for everyone. Young, old, and in between. It can be enjoyed with family, friends, or business associates. Buying accessories can be a fun hobby too.

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