Golf

Golf is one of the most sophisticated and elite sports that has become very popular these days. The name Golf was derived from a statue in Scotland where it was engraved gouf meaning goulf in Scottish. Goulf actually meant to strike and this game was entitled basically for gentlemen only and the ladies were forbidden.

History of Golf

By the 16th century, the name golf had emerged and people started playing it with more excitement. At the present time, Golf is identified as the classiest sport.

Famous Golf Courses

Augusta National at Georgia, United States
St. Andrews, Old Course at St. Andrews ,Scotland
Pebble Beach at Monterey Peninsula, United States
Sunning dale at Surrey, England
Wentworth at Surrey, England
Oakmont at Pennsylvania, United States


Playing mechanism of Golf

Golf may prove a daunting experience for beginners because even after the years of practice, players can't get the clutch on the game. To get rid from the fear of learning Golf the player should be well acquainted with the rules of the game. In Golf, basically a ball is hit with a club from the starting place of the ground (Teeing Ground) to a hole by following some rules. The golf players are assisted by Caddies but according to the rules he can keep only one caddy at a time.

Some significant rules for playing golf have been enlisted below

The player should not move or shift the ball himself/herself; in case of any obstacles the player can remove it only in accordance with the rules of the game.

The player may be disqualified by the decisive authority if he is found to be indulged in the shifting of ball or when missing the hole multiple times.

In case any point occurs that is not covered by rules, the judgment should be made with impartiality.

In case of any dispute, the decision of the committee should be acknowledged by all players; unnecessary arguments may cause a ban on the players.

A strong grip on the club is of utmost significance to have more thrilled experience. You can also get useful information about golf from various web sites available on the internet.

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