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How Did Golf Get It’s Name?
In Scotland, a new game was invented entitled: Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden….and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language. It’s funny but unfortunately has little evidence to support it. One theory is that golf came from ‘kolf’, which is Dutch for ’stick’ or ‘club’. That theory stems from the fact that golf was said... »
Golf Swings For Women
Ladies have it easier on the golf course! What a load of nonsense. I am well aware that the ladies tee box is twenty or thirty yards ahead of the male tee box but that is not really an advantage. It is well recognised that women do not drive their ball with the same... »
Trouble Shots: How to Play Golf in the Wind for Duffers
Golf is a game played with multiple variables. Each time the golfer plays he must adjust to the variables as they exist that day. The course superintendant moves the pins and the tees a matter of course. The golfer’s own swing can vary from round to round. All of these and more make play... »
Rules of Golf to Help You Learn the Game Faster
Rules of golf specify how to play the game. The rules are published by R & A (Royal and Ancient Golf club) or USGA (United States Golf Association) every four years. Knowing the rules can help you enhance your golf performance. Play the ball as it lies. Play the course as you find it. And if you can’t... »
Golf Preparation
Golf is a game of ups and downs – one minute you are playing the game of your life and the next you can’t do a thing right. So how do you get consistency into your game of golf? The obvious answer is through practice, because most of us if we are being honest... »
Golf Course Etiquette – How to Be a Golfer That Everyone Likes
The Spirit of the Game Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire.The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive... »
