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    PERSONAL CONNECTION Which aspect of golf is most important for a recreational golfer to practice? To get from the tee box to close to around the green, or to get in the hole from close to the green? I believe that short game is more important than long game, because golfers use and lose the most strokes in this part of golf. If you can cut the strokes you use by the green, you can start to score lower, and lower, and lower. PUTTING AND CHIPPING First, let's talk about some basic golf facts. A full length 18 hole golf course is often a par 72, which is designed to give each golfer 2 strokes for putting on each hole. This assumes that he golfer hits the green “in regulation”, which means the golfer’s first putt is for birdie, but the number one golfer in the world only does that 75% of the time. When you are striking a golf ball in the immediate area around the green, usually 30 yards or less, this is known as a golfer's short game. This area usually requires a high lofted club such as a wedge or putter. With half of the game dedicated to putting and strokes around the hole, (as you will most likely not two putt for par) many good golfers also have to be good at getting up and…

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    Golf Rangefinder

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    In case you want to improve your golf skills and you're considering investing in a good golf rangefinder, you may want to take a look at the Callaway 300 Laser Rangefinder. The price of the device is $239.99 and it's accurate enough to help you achieve better results on the course field. Besides the fact that the unit features innovative technology, you will also receive a power pack with some interesting surprises. In the lines below we will present you the main characteristics of this device…

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    Golf Uniform Essay

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    Guide to Golf Apparel Golf is a popular outdoor sport. The attire you are wearing while playing is part of the sport’s tradition and etiquette. Golfers try to dress as best as they can for the game. Hence, trendy and comfortable golf apparel is a usual sight in the golf course. Players looking and feeling good are more likely to deliver remarkable performance. Moreover, it allows them to experience fun and enjoyment. When deciding for the suitable golf wear, always consider the current weather…

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    The physic of golf is more complex than most people think; from the golf balls they use to the clubs, and even the way they swing the club. The golf swing is one big arc, and when a person swings his arms they accelerate around body. Creating speed this speed is then transferred from the face of the golf club to the ball, which is then launched with its own velocity. This is just the basic of hitting a golf ball many university’s have put a lot of research in to how a golf can maximize hitting…

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    Is Golf A Sport Essay

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    Golf has been looked at by some as a mere game, or just an activity. However, this is not the case. Golf should be considered a sport because of the income brought in by the athletes, how it has been put into the Olympics (the ultimate worldwide sporting event), and how it is played just like other sports, amateurly and professionally. Based on income, athletes that compete in golf are some of the best paid athletes in the entire world. Two of the top four richest athletes of all time are…

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    Is Golf A Sport?

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    Is Golf A Sport? A sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. When we break down golf and take a moment to realize the actual definition of a sport you can obviously tell that golf is indeed a sport. The U.S Supreme Court ruled that walking the course and carrying the clubs has no relation to the sport. Golfers on average burn about 360 calories per hour without a cart or caddie which is more…

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    Golf Observation Essay

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    Today’s observation took place on the most beautiful golf resort of Naples, Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort where my subject currently works. The golf resort is made up of two lengthy courses one called the black course which is the hardest and the other the gold course which is the easier of the two. Today my subject Jason is playing the black course which has a rating of 69.7 and a slope of 133 this only explains the difficulty within the course. Each course has eighteen…

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    Why Golf Is Good

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    Stand, swing, swear; stand, swing, swear; stand, swing, exclaim! Stand, swing, swear. Anyone who has ever watched professional golf knows it looks easy; anyone who has ever played a round of golf understands just how much time and effort goes into the sport. I’m not a good golfer. I’m not exceptionally awful, but definitely not good. My mother and stepfather got me interested in the sport 3 years ago, and I’m still bad. However, as someone who has never had to work to be good at much in my life,…

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    Golf is a game that dates back hundreds of years, originating in Scotland. The main goal is to get a golf ball to a target a few hundred yards away, in the least amount of strokes as possible. In the early stages of golf, the participants had to use curved sticks to hit the pebble down the track and win the game. Today, players use clubs made of metals such as tungsten and steel to hit a golf ball down a set course. Golf has evolved into a game that cultures all around the world participate in.…

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    Golf Persuasive Speech

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    THWACK! A golf swing can be heard from hundreds of feet away. This man just used 17 different muscle groups in his arms, legs, and abdomen--but is he playing a sport? Golf: sport, or just a hobby? Of course, many people would say either one. And, truly, there is only one answer. Golf is as much of a sport as basketball and baseball are. A sport, by definition on Dictionary.com, is “an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature.” Therefore, golf…

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