Monday, January 28, 2013

The Game of Golf

     Golf has been around for centuries and is played by a wide range of individuals.  The game is easily accessible for all ages and provides people with a rewarding pastime.  Courses are spread throughout the entire world, with locations in almost every country.  This provides players with a unique experience during every round.  Although the game itself seems simple, competition is quite intense.  Professional golf is very popular and tournament payouts are in the millions of dollars. 
      Because the game does not demand a great deal of conditioning or physical strength, people of all ages and backgrounds can take part in it.  Golf can be played from almost birth until death.  Although the game is more popular in certain parts of the world, it can be viewed to a certain extent all over.  Most professional tournaments take place in the United States and Great Britain.  The website of the Professional Golfers Association is www.pga.com.
    The equipment for the game has greatly changed over the past years.  Clubs were originally made of wood.  Now most clubs are constructed using steel and graphite.  This makes for a lighter, stronger club, which allows players to swing much harder and hit the ball a greater distance.  Golf balls also began as wood and have now been developed using synthetic metals.  The ball itself has hundreds of dimples formed into it to allow for greater stability and speed.  Players can carry a maximum of 14 clubs which includes a putter.  The redesign of the clubs has made the game much more competitive.
   
   

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