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A Look At The Game Of Golf

It is surprising just how popular sport golf is. The origins of this sport can be traced to Scotland where for a time it was even banned by King James II as it was believed that the obsession with this sport was making people miss out on military training. Of course, in those days the game was played with pebbles and sticks and the landscape was all natural. The sixteenth century however saw the game being played outside Scotland when it was taken south of the border to England as well as further afield to France.

Mary, Queen Of Scots

It is important to be especially aware when you are golfing. There is a lot of activity happening on a golf course. Balls are flying through the air, golf carts are driving from here to there and clubs are swinging. It is important to be aware of your surroundings so that you do not get injured while golfing.

Tip: Rough it instead of riding it whenever possible in golf by walking the course instead of opting for a cart. Are you really old or disabled? If not, there is no reason that you shouldn't be walking the course.

The term caddy originated from the time of Mary, Queen of Scots who referred to military cadets from France as a caddy and this term continues till this day and refers (at present) to those who take care of the golf equipment and who also advises the golfer pick the best strategy as well as proper club.

In its early days this game was played by royals though after the advent of the Industrial Revolution the ordinary person too began to get interested in this sport and with the ready availability of cheap clubs and balls golf became very popular among the masses. The middle of the nineteenth century saw international golf competitions being played that touched countries like England and even India and also the USA and the year 1900 saw the game also being introduced as an Olympic sport.

For a good swing, keep your hands low in the finish. Instead of a wide movement that sends the ball in a general direction, you will have more control over your gesture and send your ball more precisely. You should also choose a strong club and get as close to the ball as possible.

Tip: Resist the line of thinking that every sand shot warrants the use of a sand wedge. Every shot from the bunker is unique, and you must take into account the distance to the hole, your lie, the lip, and the quality of the sand before you choose the right club for the shot.

Today, people play golf for a variety of reasons. The golfing courses are well landscaped and made to look very pristine and beautiful and are technically challenging and all these factors draw more and more people towards the sport. And, these courses also have aesthetic value and in states such as Florida the golf courses even have their complement of alligators that add to the allure of the sport. Furthermore, life in crowded cities is very cramping and so people need open air and freshness that a golf course can provide and hence the interest in the sport continues to remain high.

Golf also gives the player a reason to exercise and walking an entire eighteen holed course is good for the body and for the mind. And, when you make a swing with your golf club you are exercising the muscles in your upper body which is good for your health.

Watch your stance. To ascertain that you are using the correct stance, stand with the golf club, and try moving your toes around. Try to move them up and down too. If you lean forward too much, you won't be able to move your toes. If you are leaning backwards too much, the motion will be too easy. Find that happy medium.

Tip: On any golf course you play repeatedly, there are likely holes you deal with better than others. Resist the temptation to take it easy on holes you are comfortable with; instead use them as opportunities to save strokes and build yourself a cushion you can use on the tougher holes you are less certain about.

Golf is also a very challenging sport and is highly technical as well. Getting to swing the different clubs in the best manner requires proper technique and for putting the ball into a hole in the green you need a sharp eye.

If you want all these benefits and you also enjoy a social game then golf is the sport you need to choose. Women too find this non-contact sport to be very attractive and are taking to it with great gusto.

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