Golf course

Three of the most challenging things on more difficult golf courses are water hazards, sand traps and narrow fairways. Each of these situations can present a unique test for any golfer’s skills, especially someone just learning to play the game. Golf jargon refers to each of these using some humorous terms, like in the drink, on the beach, or buried in the rough. But, if you test your golfing merits as a beginner-golfer on a course with too many of these challenges, you may found your afternoon…

realized his essay was intended to be humorous through the subtle ways he describes the golf course he has created at his manor and through the different and creative obstacles that are described along the way. No golf course is complete without challenges and obstacles throughout, and even this homemade indoor course is no exception. Ranging from bathtub water hazards to moving hazards such as animals or maids, this course has its share of silly obstacles. The way that he describes these holes…

The Pinnacle Point Golf Course is something truly unique for the discerning golfer. This 18 hole championship golf course was designed by well-known South African golf course architect Peter Matkovich who opened the course together with top Irish Tour Golf Professional Darren Clarke in November 2006. Darren Clarke, who was also involved with many aspects of the Pinnacle Point course design, has said that Pinnacle Point is “... the best golf course on the planet.” Pinnacle Point was selected as…

by getting on the golf course for one last game. Most local golf courses have closed for the season, but one is still open heading into the back nine. Monday afternoon, dozen of golfers were at the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira, taking in the last chance to tee off before the season ends. Which is a hole in one for business. "This warm weather has really made up for April and our late start and it's a bonus for us," explains the general manager for the Mark Twain Golf Course, Jay Turcsik.…

The golf course is not a location where I ever expected to feel content, but after the last four years, it is a place where I feel at home. It isn’t just the sound of a whispering breeze making its way through the trees, or the way that my feet sink ever so slightly into the soft earth that lies beneath the well-maintained grass; it’s what the course represents as a whole. Each of my four years in high school, I have dedicated myself to being on the golf course nearly every day during the Girl’s…

over this issue. I think that instead of thinking of which view we should follow, we should compromise*, and think of a strategy that will work for at least the majority of people living near the wetland that is part of the requested land for the golf course. My reason is because compromising is a common way of solving problems. Most people don’t enjoy conflict, they just want to find the solution. My evidence is that the definition of conflict on google, is : a serious disagreement or…

just for a golf outing, or simply unable to get enough time off work. That means, if you’re an avid golfer living in a cold weather region, you’ll need to play your local golf courses during the winter months whenever the weather is pleasant enough to get in a few holes. This means you will have to deal with course conditions caused by winter weather, including applying winter rules to various situations, if doing so is permitted by your local golf course. Snow and ice still on the course is…

Masters golf tournament on television. I distantly remember watching the amazing shot from Bubba Watson in 2012, and thought how amazing it would’ve been to watch that shot in person that will be remembered forever. All of the best players in the world play at this tournament, and it is the biggest tournament of the year. Many people who love and play the game of golf dream of going to this tournament. After being inspired by the game of golf, I would love to take a trip to watch the Masters…

sports yet turning away from golf, there exist other barriers. The New York Times describes golf in a positive light with it being cheap and easy to go play on a course. Golf is for everyone that wants to play the game, and the average price to play on a course is only $40, including a cart (Pennington). This article, however has a bias perspective. Golf Property Analysts takes a better stance to the observation that younger generations do not desire to go out and play golf. The game takes too…

There are 125 ranked players on the PGA Tour or Professional Golf Association. The PGA Tour began in 1929, and it is still going today. One great player on the PGA Tour is Jordan Spieth. He, also has won many tournaments and is well known in the PGA Tour. Jordan Spieth had an interesting childhood, college career, and has accomplished many achievements playing golf on the PGA Tour. Jordan Spieth was born July 27, 1993. He was born in Dallas, Texas. Spieth is the son of Shawn and Chris. Both of…