The Sport Of Gold: The Modern Sport Of Golf

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After working a hard work week and wanting to relax by yourself or hit the green with a few buddies, golf is something a lot of people do to unwind. The sport of gold has been around since the fifteenth century has showed no signs of stopping ever since, There is just something that brings hitting a little ball into a little hole that beings joy to great amount of people.

The modern game of golf was invented in 15th century Scotland and was banned by James II of Scotland in 1456, saying it interfered with archery.When James IV became the king of Scots he lifted the ban in 1502 when he decided to take up golf as a hobby. The first place known for golf to played at were at st Andrews dating back to before 1574. The first 18 hole golf course was founded in at st Andrews in 1764 where they changed having 22 holes to 18.
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It is still a highly competitive sport that can help you unwind from a long hard day. The only things that have really changed is the high tech equipment they use due to advancements in technology and newer materials. But despite all of that golf is still a fun game to play by yourself or your

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