Go Golfing, This Summer

A game of leisure and pleasure, golf has been lapped up by people all over the world. This ball game entails hitting balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the minimum number of stroke plays. Considered to be originated in Scotland in the 15th century, golf is easily one of the most admired and played sport in the world. The game is popular not only among golf players but also sportsperson from other fields. Even in India, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and others indulge in this game. The popularity of the game can also be gauged from the various golf communities, golf forums and 4mloes golf courses that have surfaced in the recent period.

Many golf players have been quoted as saying that playing golf render them the excuse to soak up the greenery of a golf course. Golf course is a general term used to refer an area of ground, either inland or beside the sea, laid out for playing golf. Carpeted with lush grasses and fringed with exotic fauna, golf courses not only provide venue to tee off balls but also enjoy the bounty of nature. Ideally, a golf course consists of a series of holes that are scattered across 100 to 200 acres of land. Though a standard round of golf includes 18 holes, courses of nine holes in length are also common. A golf course usually accommodates teeing grounds, fairways, putting greens and rough.

Though hugely popular in many countries, golf is still in its growing phase in India. The growth, however, is being pushed by the fame of some of the Indian heroes of this game, such as Jeev Mikha Singh, Jyoti Randhawa and Arjun Atwal. In addition, the emergence of various golf courses across India has also given impetus to this game. These courses are mostly mushrooming in Delhi NCR and other popular tourist destinations like Assam and Agra. Featuring modern design, well-planned facilities and well-manicured grass, these golf courses are attracting amateurs in hordes to experiment with this ball game. Most of these courses boast of superior grasses, world-class 'Toro' tuf, computerized irrigation system and proficient drainage network, ensuring that the course is playable within 30 minutes of deluge. Thus, these courses are apt for amateur, professionals as well as for organizing tournaments.

With the growing popularity of the game and the invasion of the internet in people's life, golf forums have also gained popularit. A golf forum provides an ideal internet-based platform where veterans, budding players or any other interested participant can interact with one another and exchange ideas and opinions. These forums are perfect to learn more about the game, share tips or take a leaf from someone else's experience. Golf forums entertain a wide range of issues such as discussion about any aspect of golf, swing tips, courses, events and equipments.

Thus, this summer learn a trick or two of teeing off and impress your folks and friends with your impressive stroke play.