The first public documentation of a putting game with obstacles occurred in the Illustrated London News in 1912. It was appropriately named and patented as "Gofstacle", enjoying instant popularity. By 1916 the miniature golf craze had crossed the Atlantic Ocean and taken a firm hold of North Americans. The Gofstacle kits sold in pine boxes from inventor William Senhouse Clarke were brought overseas for private back-garden use, but in true...more
Many golf courses look at food and drink as a losing proposition. Time and time again, course owners have said that food and drink are money losers, and the goal there is always to break even. The simple truth, though, is that outdated perception is only going to help you do one thing lose money in a hurry. Food and drinks are a great way to give something special to your players and keep them on the course a little longer and coming back for...more
Golf is a popular game that has been around for hundreds of years. There are many rules of golf. Some rules are enforced mainly during regulation or professional play while others are standard rules that need to be learned and followed. When you become more familiar with golf and begin to play more seriously you may want to get a copy of the complete rules of golf. Some rules are a matter of courtesy while others are more play oriented. A breach in the rules results in penalty strokes added to your game. At some golf courses failing to follow the rules may result in you being asked to leave the course. Here are some of the most basic rules of play.The game of golf has many rules. Because the game is played with so many others nearby, there is a need for golf etiquette as well. Following proper etiquette shows respect for the golf course as well as the other players and makes for a safe and pleasing experience on the links.The swing is the single most important item in the golf game and one of the hardest things to perfect. The swing combines balance, power and physics to form a consistent result. The key to the golf swing is practicing proper form until it comes as second nature to...more
No matter what golf club or ball you use, it is your swing which will eventually score for you. In spite of taking countless golf tips and golf lessons from professionals you might not be able to perform consistently. It might look easy to play golf but when it actually comes to playing there is no other sport as difficult as golf.Never give any...more
For many inexperienced and novice players, mastering the golf swing could be frustrating and futile. Beginners have this mindset that upon hitting the golf ball harder, it would make the ball go faster and farther away. However, this is not the case in golf. In contrast to more physical sports like basketball, hockey, football and baseball, golf...more
Many people think of golf as a very easy sport to play, but these people are typically those who have never played it before. They do not really understand that golf is so hard much of the time. They just see people walking around in a field and they assume that it cannot be too difficult to hit a ball across some grass and into a hole. If they were to try to do that themselves, they would see that this is one of the most challenging sports on the face of the planet. Below are some of the top reasons why it is so difficult. First of all, golf is a sport that is played in the mind. You need to be relaxed. You need to be calm. Even on tough shots, you need to be able to shrug off the pressure, reduce the stress that you feel, and then take the shot. If you are distracted by other things, you will not be nearly as good, even if you are physically as talented as some other players. In a world with many distractions, it is hard to stop thinking about everything else so that you can play the sport at a high level. Beyond that, you have to consider that the courses are designed to be hard. It may look easy when you watch someone else putt the ball in from two feet away, but you have to...more
Dress appropriately, if you are not familiar with the golf course and you do not know what to wear, make it your duty to go there and enquire beforehand. Do not tee off when anybody is around because you might just hit him or her as you swing the...more
Golf has been a favourite sport for the elite section of our society. People are enthusiastic about this game and Spain entice people to go there and have a refreshing holiday in the sunny climate of Spain. This place has stunning landscapes which...more
Golf bags is essential equipment for the gold player for transport accessories of the gold from one place to another place such as golf balls golf shoes and sticks etc. peoples like fancy strong and apartment type bag so that all thing cover in his...more
The golf shop is the best online service in the UK which offer the Golf waterproofs jacket for different rate and different style. Even now you can discount by purchasing gold accessories especially on waterproof jackets. You should not waste your...more
There is a lot of difference between custom fit golf clubs and custom clubs. Custom clubs are actually the clubs which are bought from a golf store and then certain adjustments are made to the clubs as per the need of the client. These adjustments...more
Golf drivers are no less than a wow factor, as these are crucial for adding distance and precision to the game. Therefore, today most of the manufacturers are trying to focus on them. Today, a wide range of Golf drivers is available in the market,...more