All About Golf

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Golf is believed to be one of the oldest sports that man has played. In fact, there is

evidence that golf was played by the ancient Chinese. It is believed that golf began five

centuries in the past. In fact, golf was banned by James II of Scotland in an act of

Parliament on March 6, 1457. Most historians believe that the Scots were the

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Golf is believed to be one of the oldest sports that man has played. In fact, there is

evidence that golf was played by the ancient Chinese. It is believed that golf began five

centuries in the past. In fact, golf was banned by James II of Scotland in an act of

Parliament on March 6, 1457. Most historians believe that the Scots were the first to

play golf, however this has been met with some opposition as there has been evidence

found in various Asian countries that the sport is much older than that.

Some historians have even suggested that bored sheepherders began knocking round

shaped stones into holes in the ground with their staffs. Making a competitive game out

of the activity filled their time. Various forms of golf were often played throughout the

fourteenth century. These types of games were played in various countries such as

Holland, Belgium, France and Scotland. Although it has always been popular, golf has

seen a popularity resurgence in the past few decades and it seems that its popularity is

only going to continue to increase.

The view of golf has also changed quite dramatically in the past few decades, partly due

to the rise and popularity of Tiger Woods and similar charismatic players. Golf is seen

as more of an athletic type sport when it had been seen as a sport for old men in plaid

pants. Following along with this trend there have been changes that have completely

transformed in golf into a pastime and vacation getaway. A sport that was once seen as

a meeting place for doctor’s and lawyers has been transformed into vacation packages

for honeymooners and families. Resorts are developing vacation packages and whole

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