The History of Golf: From Symbolism to Favored Sport

Golf is one of the most popular of the organized sports in the entire world right now. Golf is played, watched and followed in nearly every country, in nearly every corner of the world these days. But, when did golf actually get its start and how popular was it back then? What has changed over the centuries, and what has stayed the same? And what exactly is on the horizon for the game?

Read on for a brief history of the game of golf, as well as a look ahead for what might be looming in the future of the game. We will look at how the equipment has changed from wooden clubs to titanium shafts and what that has .. read more

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The Basics of Golf: All the Things a New Golfer Should Know

Golf is one of the fastest growing sports-based hobbies worldwide. It does not require super-human strength, speed or size to be enjoyed. It does not require that you start at age two, although some of the most famous golfers have, to be successful. In fact, golf is one of the few sports that hundreds of people take up after retirement, every year. To get started in the game there are very few requirements: a course, some rental clubs and the desire to walk in the great outdoors for a lovely afternoon. Of course, many folks do get carried away right from the start and buy every golf related item that crosses their path, but none of that is really .. read more

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Post-Golf Exercises: Keep the Score Low, and Tell the Sore, No

You just had your best round of golf ever. You high five everyone on the way to the locker-room, you quickly shower and change clothing, toss your gear into your trunk and head out. You make a quick stop at the store and pick up a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk and then return home. You come in, put the groceries away and then fall into your recliner chair and take what you think is a well-earned nap. An hour later, you wake and begin to stand up, only to realize that you are so sore you can barely move. Thinking back, you try to figure out what could have caused this amount of pain, and .. read more

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Pre-Golf Warm Ups: Why You Should Never Swing a Cold Arm

Have you ever seen a pitcher come to the mound, fresh from the dugout without taking a single second to stretch and warm-up? No, you have not. And hopefully you do not see a golfer coming straight out of the clubhouse and teeing up in the same way. More importantly, let’s hope that is not your usual practice. Golf is a sport, just like baseball, tennis or football and the same concepts apply: you have to be fit, and you have to warm up before you get started. Unless you want your first round of golf to be your last round as well, make sure that you stretch your muscles and do an adequate warm-up before blasting that first .. read more

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Golf Exercises: Keeping Yourself Fit So That You can Play

You buy the finest clubs, custom sized to fit your frame and swing style. You have an Italian leather golf bag, and always wear the latest golf fashions. Every holiday, birthday and other gift giving occasion is a time for your family to buy you some golf related accessory or doodad, but what about the most important part of your golf game? Of course, that is your own body. The best clubs, tees and clothes will do you no good at all if you are not healthy enough to pick your golf bag up and get out the door.

No matter what kind of golfer you are, from beginner to advance, you must be physically fit to play. Of course, .. read more

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