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The World’s Most Rewarding Sport In no other sport can an average player duplicate or even better a shot or score by the world's best players. Think about it. Can you dunk a basketball, hit a home run or score a touchdown like professional players? Chances are the answers to all three questions is 'no.' In golf, however, you can make a par or birdie, chip in from off the green and if you're lucky, you can even make a hole-in-one on the same hole as any golf professional. Nobody in the world can do better than that.
Golf Course Basics Most golf facilities have a signature clubhouse which is where you’ll find the golf shop, restaurant, locker rooms and even banquet rooms for weddings and corporate outings. Restroom facilities are available on specific holes on the course. A food and beverage cart will often stop by while you are playing for a quick snack break. The golf course is an architectural work of art. You can immerse yourself in nature while you enjoy a day of exercise. Take time to notice the variety of plants and wildlife unique to your course. A course consists of 18- or 9-
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Golf does not have to be expensive. You can spend very little or as much as you want on golf, just as you would on a TV. The cost to play varies, depending on the caliber of the course, time of year, day of week and time of day. Municipal courses typically cost less to play than private, semi-private, or resort courses. Photo: Rick Price, PGA
holes and each hole consists of a tee box, fairway and green. Play on each hole begins at the tee with the forward tees being designated for beginners and players with a high handicap. The fairway is part of the course covered with short grass and extends from the tee to the putting green. The area at the end of the fairway with the flagstick is the green.
Thanks to the recent ‘Golf 2.0’ initiative by the PGA of America, many courses are attracting new golfers with programs, playing opportunities and golf instruction at very attractive prices. (See pg. 21-26) Golf equipment is available in both golf shops and retail stores, and vary in price. Rental clubs are a smart way for beginners to learn the game and discover what they like. Most facilities offer rental equipment at a reasonable expense. New golfers often carry starter sets that include a driver, 3wood, 5-, 7-, and 9- iron, a pitching wedge, a sand wedge and a putter. >> CONTINUED ON PAGE 20
MANY COURSES ARE ATTRACTING NEW GOLFERS WITH PROGRAMS, PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES AND GOLF INSTRUCTION AT VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES
Portions of the Introduction to Golf pull-out are courtesy of the PGA of America, PGA Tour, LPGA, Golf 20/20, NGCOA and USGA who are dedicated to growing the game of golf. If you would like to learn more or find additional programs in your area, visit:
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