Golf course

The Midnight Golf Program has changed my life. You do not see many teenagers from African-American communities golfing. Midnight Golf is gradually but surely changing this, and I am one of the many products of our success story. The beginning to one’s personal success is being well-rounded. This secret society program instilled positive experiences and qualities into me throughout the year. Learning is the game of golf has not only taught me patience and a new type of focus but it also gives me…

Golf is a $70 billion annual industry in the United States alone, with 24.1 million players across the nation. The sport of golf was created in the 1300's in Scotland, and has been around longer than all modern-day professional sports combined. The 11th century French game ¨Pallemaille¨ or ¨Jeu de mail¨, and the 13th century Dutch game ¨Kolven¨ are arguably predecessors to golf. The oldest golf club in America is St. Andrew's Golf Club in Yonkers, New York, built in 1888, 14 years before the…

proper arc, are my feet far enough away, or too close? All these, and more, in the milliseconds before impact, and then it’s gone. Another shot, right down the fairway. Golf has been an integral part of my life, and I dare say a passion, since I was six years old. At that age I walked up to my Dad one day, and said, “Can we golf?” That simple question has since changed my life for the better. Being an awesome Dad, he said sure, and signed me up for group lessons at the local driving range.…

mastered their interior design to enhance customer experience by creating mini sanctuaries though out their store. The golf section in particular is a unique area of the store as it offers a much more contemporary and luxurious design to cater to the golfing community. The crown modeling alongside accented lighting creates an environment that warm and inviting. The on staff golf pros personal experiences in conjunction with their contagious smiles makes one want to ask questions and look around…

September Morning, and the start to the Mid Penn High school golf championship was just one hour away. I've made it to the Mid Penn Championship three times now, the last two years, I was unable to shoot the score needed to get me into the District three championships. This was my last year and I had to make the most of it to show myself and others that I can go somewhere with this sport. I've only played four years of competitive golf. Before Golf, I was a travel hockey player who spent much of…

Ding!! Vijay Singh hits another astonishing 378-yard drive. Of course only the best use the best golf ball...the Titleist Pro V1. This high-priced luxury ball soars through the air alone, but out of nowhere the inexpensive Callaway Warbird cuts through the air, trying to squeeze the last bit of distance it has in it. This is not a race, but a simple challenge to get the most distance between the Pro V1 and the Warbird. To get the gold you must have the aerodynamics, less drag, more velocity, a…

The Sandwich I have searched endlessly to identify an aspect of life that embodied the core characteristics of honesty and integrity. Golf had me sold, and if it meant breaking out my grandfather’s old ping irons from the shed, well, then I was all in. The refreshing autumn air rested calmly on my face as I scaled the middle of the fairway, reaching for my sweet spot seven iron. Aligning my shot precisely, I darted the right side of the green leaving myself about a six foot putt. I had that…

Golf is probably one of the most frustrating sports, but it’s a great one. It forces you to make smart decisions and makes you strong mentally. It can drive you crazy at times, but also be very giving at other times and that’s exactly why I love it. No one can just be good at golf without putting in the work which is how every sport should be. I’ve spent countless numbers of hours on the golf course and still have room for vast improvements. Golf has done wonders for me, but none of it would of…

embarrassing moments are bound to happen to high school students. Every person has had their fair share of embarrassing moments. However, I think I might have a moment that tops them all. Nobody’s moment will compare to the one I had during my junior year golf season. I honestly wish I could just forget the experience, but I feel like it is engrained into my brain. It will definitely be a day I will not forget anytime soon. The day started off like any other high schooler’s day. I woke up…

Around the early nineties, golf was one of the remaining segregated sports in the United States. It was around the mid 1900s when this popular sport was took into consideration of allowing different races to play alongside each other in a championship golf tournament. The topic came into existence because of a man by the name of Charlie Sifford, who was a passionate golfer from North Carolina. Charlie began to make history with his work ethic, his love for the game, and his accomplishments.…