THE GAME OF GOLF

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THE GAME OF GOLF

Golf is a ball sport which has been recognized as the game for the rich. It is a game which has
golfers playing in the golf course using a variety of golf clubs with the motive of getting golf balls
into each hole with the least number of strokes. It is a game of precisionThe popularity of golf has increased tremendously over the past decades.

Why You Should Play Golf For A Healthy Lifestyle :

 If you are planning to play golf in order to gain a healthier lifestyle, 

One of the best things about playing golf is that, it can be played by anyone regardless of age
group. In other words, you can have your whole family involved with it, which will actually make
it more fun and interesting. Aside from that, you might even uncover a hidden talent of your child
in playing golf, and it could pave the way for him to achieve his dreams.
If you are looking for a way to get enough exercise without having to visit gyms and lift heavy
weights, then you should be playing golf soon. In playing golf, you will be able to exercise while
having fun, especially if you play it with your friends and family. Many people may not be able to
figure out how they can get enough exercise from playing this game. However, studies prove
that on the average, a player would take around 12,000 steps in playing a regular 18-hole
course. In other words, with that number of steps you need to take, you will surely get your leg
muscles moving. On top of that, each time you try to hit the ball, your shoulders, arms, as well
as your back muscles will all come into play in order to deliver the force to drive the ball nearer
to the hole.

Things & Terms You Need To Know Before Playing Golf :

 Before playing golf there are certain things that you need to become more familiar with,

First and foremost, it is best to know what the game of golf is all about. When you play golf, you
will need to visit a golf course, which can offer either 9 or 18 holes for players to enjoy. Each of
these holes provides a certain area where you and other players will start hitting the ball from.
From this area, you will hit the ball until it reaches the putting green, where the hole that you
should get your golf ball into is found. The player who hits the ball the least number of times in
completing the hole would be the one who gets declared as the winner.
Each whole may vary in length; and in most cases, they can be around 100 to 600 meters.
Therefore, in each whole the golf course establishes a standard scratch score for it, which
would be called as pars. Thus, there are holes that are usually completed by professionals in 3,
4, or 5 strokes, which can be called as 3, 4, or 5 par. In most cases, beginners would usually go
over par, which is perfectly fine. However, when it comes to tournaments, professionals will
always try to under par, since it will make their records better, and it would also improve their
chances of winning the tournament.
In general, there are two types of scoring system, in which the game of golf is being played. You
can either do it with the Stroke Play or the Match Play.

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Tips To Make Your Golf Game Better :

There are lots of things that you can do in order to make your golf game better. 

First and foremost, since your golf game performance would hugely depend on your strokes,
then you should focus more on developing it. One of the things that you can do in order to
achieve that is to visit a driving range, where you can practice your swing. Since driving ranges
provide a way for you to know the distance you are able to cover in each stroke, it will also
provide you a way to see if you are doing your strokes correctly, and if you are using the right
kind of golf club. Keep in mind that there are different golf clubs that you can make use of.
Some of them are intended for longer range strokes, while some are for shorter range. While
you are at the driving range, try to become more familiar with all your woods and irons, so that
you will be able to know what golf club to pick from your golf bag, each time you are playing a
round.
Aside from improving your strokes through constant practice, you should also make sure that
you are in top physical form. This is because each stroke will require lots of muscles in your
body to play a vital role in delivering the power that you need to strike the ball. Aside from thatbeing in good physical shape also provides you assurance that you won’t get easily exhausted
after walking great distances in every hole. To achieve this, you can always check out forms of
exercise that are intended for golf players or simply get enough cardiovascular exercise through
walking, swimming, or even biking.

Finally Golf is a rather complex and challenging game which has proven to be addictive for its players.
It is also certainly a game which you will derive a lot of joy from as you spend time playing the
game at the course with friends and family

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