Golf is an outdoor game played in many countries across the world. Its popularity is increasing by the day with more and more children showing interest in the sport. Golf was started in place called Edinburgh, Scotland. There are historical records to show that golf was played extensively throughout the country. Even the modern version of the game too was started in Scotland. Since the beginning, Golf has been played in countries like Scotland, Australia, the USA, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England etc. Of late, a few Asian countries too have started to take active part in the game. Modern day golf has already grown to become a global sport. Initially, golf was only played by men. But now, both men’s and women’s golf are popular.
The game of golf is played with clubs and a small ball. It is played on a large ground termed as a golf course. Golf has evolved over the years. The golf rules have changed with time. The equipment too has undergone drastic changes. Initially, golf was played with wooden clubs. Clubs are used to hit the golf ball. The object of the game is to put the ball into holes which are placed at strategic locations throughout the course. In the olden days, golf balls were manufactured from wood. Golf balls are now made from many substances including hybrid compounds and compounds from Titanium. The modern day golf balls are multi layered. Golf balls have multiple dimples as well. The dimples help the aerodynamics of the ball. Golf is played both at the individual and team levels. Teeing ground is the place from which a golf game is initiated. A golf course generally has hazards or obstacles. The hazards in a golf course include natural obstacles such as water hazards, trees, and artificial hazards such as bunkers. The majority of the golf courses have 18 holes. Some golf courses also have nine-hole ranges. The swing is the most important techniques of golf. It takes many years of practice to perfect a swing. A good golf swing helps the golfers to control the ball better. It is the swing that determines the trajectory of the golf ball.
Golf is an expensive sport and only the rich can afford to play it. In the initial years, golf was dominated by British golfers. Then golf became popular in the USA as well and the American golfers started providing stiff competition to the British players. The most prestigious golf tournaments around the world include PGA Championship, US Open, The Masters, and The Open Championship. Jack Nicklaus is the best known golf player ever. He had an astonishing record of winning 18 major tournaments in his career. Tiger Woods is the only player who has the potential to surpass Jack’s record. He already has won 12 majors. Golf tournaments are also held for Women and senior players.
