Home On The Range

Golf may seem like a dull activity from a distance and certainly its television sportscasters are more lackadaisal than any other kind of sportscaster you're likely to hear -- but anyone who's ever played golf, knows the game is a delicate art. For some people it might just take a longer time to get used to it and enjoy the sport itself.

The first form of golf was actually called "Chloe" and it was played in Scotland and then the British Isles. It survived a ban in the mid-1400's and eventually became a popular sport among the royals. And it's still considered a recreation for only the elite in society. But there's no way to deny the special appeal of golf, as it is a game that requires a very certain kind of discipline and unlike most sports, it can be played for an entire lifetime.

Maybe you're not convinced that there's an inner-golfer in you, but why not give it a try? The rules of the game are simple and easy to follow, the details of which you'll learn in time. As you probably know, you're goal is basically to hit your golf ball into a bunch of holes!

Buying golf equipment can be a lot more complicated than buying a basketball, but it will surely be worth the investment in time and money. You'll want to consider your age, gender, and handicap (which indicates your skill level), when purchasing your first golf set! You don't have to be the next Tiger Woods -- just do your best on the course and you're sure to get better and better at this fun and rewarding sport. You might even find you quite enjoy being out on the range and practicing your swing. And if for whatever reason you don't, at least you'll get a tan.