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Towards the end of the 19th century golf was established in America.The first American golf courses ensured a burgeoning golf industry,and a new generation of golfers for an exciting era. With this, theprofessional game took off and golf became one of the most prominentsports.
It was in the UK that the PGA (Professional Golf Association) wasfirst established in 1901. This was the first professional golf bodythat represented club professionals.
Advances in golf balls came in 1908. Taylor patented the first dimpledesign for golf balls in 1908. Such a design enhanced golf ballaerodynamics, and so allowed for players to hit balls further thanthey had before.
The U.S. Open was first established toward the end of the 19thcentury. However, in the 20th it continued to be dominated by UKgolfers up until 1911. As such, it was John McDermott who was thefirst American golfer to win the U.S. Open, and indeed a major, onAmerican soil.
This would be followed by the emergence of the PGA of America in1916. The PGA of America was founded by Robert White, and wouldrepresent American professional golfers. In addition, the first PGAChampionship coincided with the emergence of the PGA of America in1916. Held in 1916, the PGA Championship was first won by Jim Barnes.
Match-play matches involving UK and U.S. golf teams the early '20swould see the emergence of new match-play event in 1926. Founded bySamuel Ryder, the Ryder Cup began in 1927 as a biannual match-playchampionship between the best American and UK golfers. The firstRyder Cup was won convincingly by the U.S., and up until '37 thechampionship remained relatively even.
In the early '30s the Augusta National course was opened. With this,the Masters golf championship began as the Augusta NationalInvitation on March 22nd 1934. The first championship was won byHorton Smith, and then Gene Sarazen in 1935 with the course layoutreversed.
In the post-war era, with four major golf championships established,TV coverage of the game began. The U.S. Open was one of the firstgolf championships to be given such coverage by CBS.
Conferences between the USGA and R & A in 1951 would go some wayto standardising the game. The golf bodies reviewed and revised therules surrounding the sport. In addition to this, the centre-shaftedputter was also introduced for the first time.
As the '50 gave way to the '60s, new golf stars would soon emerge onthe PGA Tour. Players such as Ben Hogan and Sam Snead had set golfingstandards in the '50s. Then, in 1962 the promising golfer JackNicklaus won his first major at the U.S. Open. It would be the firstof 18 majors, a record set at the 1986 Masters.
The game became increasingly dominated by Americans in the '60s and70's. However, in the '80s golfers like Ballestoros, Faldo and Normanwould start to offer some more serious competition. This wasreflected in the Ryder Cup by some great EU teams, as well as at someof the Majors won by European players.
By the end of the 20th century, the game of golf had moresophisticated clubs and balls. With more sophisticated clubs, andperhaps also better players, new golf records were set by the likesof Woods at the U.S. Masters.
Today, the game of golf is much cherished and one of the more widelyplayed sports. In the 21st century, the sport should continue toexcite and inspire.
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An Augusta Flyover
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The Augusta golf course has some great holes, all of which are included within this great simulated tour of the golf course. This EA tour flys over and through the course's holes from hole one to the final 18th. The flyover is from EA's Tiger Wood PGA Tour 12 golf game, which is the first to include the Master's golf championship. Check out the video below for an overview of this famous course.
This flyover of the 12th hole, with Rae's Creek, is also a great video:
This flyover of the 12th hole, with Rae's Creek, is also a great video:
A Guide to Golf in Anna Maria Island, Florida
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Anna Maria Island, the small but glorious island off the west coast of Florida, has a marvelous golfing climate. As such, it is a popular destination for golfers the world over.
Being a mere nine miles in length, the island itself doesn't have the size to host a great number of courses. In fact, the Key Royale Club, boasting a challenging nine holes, is the only course located on the island.
But don't be alarmed! For there are more than 50 golf courses, public and private, in and around the Anna Maria Island area. With reasonable prizes, generous fairways and enough to test golfers of all skill levels. Islanders enjoy an easy commute to a number of these golfing gems.
Brandenton hosts a large number of courses. Manatee Country golf course is a public golf which has earned good reviews. As an 18 hole par 72 it has a course rating of 72, making it one of the trickier propositions in the region. The River Club also boasts a lot of tricky holes (with a higher rating of 74), including a par 4 with an island green. Whilst in the area don't overlook the River Run Golf links, where golfers get an exciting view of the Braden River which you cannot afford to miss! It is a public course, and slightly less demanding on the beginner with a rating of 67.9.
Further south, in Sarasota, there are also a number of interesting golf courses. The University Park Country Club offers five courses, from gold to bronze, which offer a world of opportunities! It is a pretty course and was named one of the best in America by GolfWeek magazine. One of newest additions on the Sarasota golf scenes is that of the Stoney Brook Country Club, designed by Arthur Hills. It is challenging and entertaining for both novices and pros alike, and also offers golfing tuition.
In Palmetto, just north of Brandenton, there is the Imperial Lakes Golf Course. This course has rolling and lush fairways, which are a definite draw! Near to Imperial Lakes, Buffalo Creeks offers an 18 hole Scottish links style course. It's a tough championship golf course, with wide open spaces. As such, this course is not so well suited for beginner players. At the Foxfire Golf Club, three exciting and beautiful nine-hole courses (Par 72) wind through the trees and lakes offering abundant glimpses of wildlife. It gets regular accolades as one of Florida's top public courses.
Just a note, whilst in Brandenton area you might also want to check out the world renowned Leadbitter Golf Academy. Leadbitter is regarded as one of the top coaches within the game. So this is an ideal place to enhance your golfing technique!
All things considered, Anna Maria Island is nestled in a sea of greens. With exotic wildlife, and a number of beautiful courses combined with the relaxing style of old Florida, the region is hard to beat when it comes to Golf.
Being a mere nine miles in length, the island itself doesn't have the size to host a great number of courses. In fact, the Key Royale Club, boasting a challenging nine holes, is the only course located on the island.
But don't be alarmed! For there are more than 50 golf courses, public and private, in and around the Anna Maria Island area. With reasonable prizes, generous fairways and enough to test golfers of all skill levels. Islanders enjoy an easy commute to a number of these golfing gems.
Brandenton hosts a large number of courses. Manatee Country golf course is a public golf which has earned good reviews. As an 18 hole par 72 it has a course rating of 72, making it one of the trickier propositions in the region. The River Club also boasts a lot of tricky holes (with a higher rating of 74), including a par 4 with an island green. Whilst in the area don't overlook the River Run Golf links, where golfers get an exciting view of the Braden River which you cannot afford to miss! It is a public course, and slightly less demanding on the beginner with a rating of 67.9.
Further south, in Sarasota, there are also a number of interesting golf courses. The University Park Country Club offers five courses, from gold to bronze, which offer a world of opportunities! It is a pretty course and was named one of the best in America by GolfWeek magazine. One of newest additions on the Sarasota golf scenes is that of the Stoney Brook Country Club, designed by Arthur Hills. It is challenging and entertaining for both novices and pros alike, and also offers golfing tuition.
In Palmetto, just north of Brandenton, there is the Imperial Lakes Golf Course. This course has rolling and lush fairways, which are a definite draw! Near to Imperial Lakes, Buffalo Creeks offers an 18 hole Scottish links style course. It's a tough championship golf course, with wide open spaces. As such, this course is not so well suited for beginner players. At the Foxfire Golf Club, three exciting and beautiful nine-hole courses (Par 72) wind through the trees and lakes offering abundant glimpses of wildlife. It gets regular accolades as one of Florida's top public courses.
Just a note, whilst in Brandenton area you might also want to check out the world renowned Leadbitter Golf Academy. Leadbitter is regarded as one of the top coaches within the game. So this is an ideal place to enhance your golfing technique!
All things considered, Anna Maria Island is nestled in a sea of greens. With exotic wildlife, and a number of beautiful courses combined with the relaxing style of old Florida, the region is hard to beat when it comes to Golf.
Desert Golf Courses
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There are a variety of desert golf courses. Courses that are not only in the deserts of America, but merge some desert elements into the courses. And they are also sweltering during the summer. These are a few desert courses that are worth noting.
Remember the Monument Course? If not check out a previous blog post on this blog which includes a Monument Course video. This course includes saguaros and paloverdes, set alongside the deserts of Arizona.
The Mountain Course at La Quinta is another worth noting. This course is carved into desert mountains, and even though it is a desert course also includes plenty of water. Check out the 16th hole which has an island green.
The Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club is at Sandia Park. At approximately 7,500 yards, this desert course has plenty of distance. Its holes include ponderosa, pine and juniper plants, and the course is surrounded by mountain ranges.
Or you could visit the Desert Course at Prim Valley Golf Club. This is a Fazio golf course that is approximately 7,100 yards. The course mixes palms, plateaus and cacti alongside its native grasses.
Pay a visit to the Raven Golf Club at Sabino Springs, in Tucson, Arizona. This golf course is a Trent Jones course, and has a yardage of 6,776 yards. The course combines the desert and surrounding mountains, with steep slopes and saguaros scattered around it.
Those are just five desert golf courses in the United States. However, there are plenty of other desert courses. They can be played both in the summer and winter, although some may be closed during the winter period. Check with their golf clubs for further details on when the courses are open.
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| The Sonoran Desert includes a few Arizona golf courses |
Remember the Monument Course? If not check out a previous blog post on this blog which includes a Monument Course video. This course includes saguaros and paloverdes, set alongside the deserts of Arizona.
The Mountain Course at La Quinta is another worth noting. This course is carved into desert mountains, and even though it is a desert course also includes plenty of water. Check out the 16th hole which has an island green.
The Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club is at Sandia Park. At approximately 7,500 yards, this desert course has plenty of distance. Its holes include ponderosa, pine and juniper plants, and the course is surrounded by mountain ranges.
Or you could visit the Desert Course at Prim Valley Golf Club. This is a Fazio golf course that is approximately 7,100 yards. The course mixes palms, plateaus and cacti alongside its native grasses.
Pay a visit to the Raven Golf Club at Sabino Springs, in Tucson, Arizona. This golf course is a Trent Jones course, and has a yardage of 6,776 yards. The course combines the desert and surrounding mountains, with steep slopes and saguaros scattered around it.
Those are just five desert golf courses in the United States. However, there are plenty of other desert courses. They can be played both in the summer and winter, although some may be closed during the winter period. Check with their golf clubs for further details on when the courses are open.
Brief Guide to Golf Clubs
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Onthe golf course, you can use up to 14 clubs. Any variety of clubs isallowed here, giving golfers some scope for selection. There are afew different types of club to that golfers can select from.
TheWoodsTheWoods are clubs that can be used off the fairway and the tee. Fromthe 1 wood to the 7 wood, they can have slightly variable design. Aswith other clubs, the lower numbered woods are the longest clubs usedfor the longest shots off the tee with most distance, which can bebetween 300-400 yards. Higher numbered woods can be used in longergrass, or off the fairway with greater loft. Equally, the lowernumbered woods have the least loft. Generally, they have graphite orsteel shafts and some have titanium club heads.TheIronsTheirons are the most flexible clubs. They can be used off the fairwaythe tee or even for shorter play with chip shots. Ranging from thetwo irons to the nine irons, there are longer and shorter irons forselection. Considering the range, the two, three and four are longerdistance; with the five, six or seven irons more 100-175 yards andthen the eight or nine irons the shortest irons for distance. Theoverall loft is also lowest for the two iron and then increasestowards the nine iron. For short play, you can also use the ironslike the nine, eight and seven for chip shots onto the green.TheWedgesThewedges, are those clubs with the greatest loft, not usually used offthe tee but available for short play. The sand wedge is a club usedfor bunker play and bunker shots from greenside or fairway bunkers.This is one of the most lofted wedges available. These clubs are alsobest used for pitch shots, which require greater loft and littleroll. They can also be used for shorter chip shots onto the green.ThePutterTheputter is a club that is used for short play and putts on the green.Overall, this covers a good number of shots and is most often usedfor one or more putts on the green. However, it can also be used toputt onto the green. Putter designs can actually be quite variable,but like all clubs must be accepted for the market.Overall,these golf clubs make a standard set of 14. Usually, seven or eightgolf clubs will do. With multiple irons, woods then a few wedges anda putter to complete the set. While golf club design can vary, theymust be approved beforehand.
TheWoodsTheWoods are clubs that can be used off the fairway and the tee. Fromthe 1 wood to the 7 wood, they can have slightly variable design. Aswith other clubs, the lower numbered woods are the longest clubs usedfor the longest shots off the tee with most distance, which can bebetween 300-400 yards. Higher numbered woods can be used in longergrass, or off the fairway with greater loft. Equally, the lowernumbered woods have the least loft. Generally, they have graphite orsteel shafts and some have titanium club heads.TheIronsTheirons are the most flexible clubs. They can be used off the fairwaythe tee or even for shorter play with chip shots. Ranging from thetwo irons to the nine irons, there are longer and shorter irons forselection. Considering the range, the two, three and four are longerdistance; with the five, six or seven irons more 100-175 yards andthen the eight or nine irons the shortest irons for distance. Theoverall loft is also lowest for the two iron and then increasestowards the nine iron. For short play, you can also use the ironslike the nine, eight and seven for chip shots onto the green.TheWedgesThewedges, are those clubs with the greatest loft, not usually used offthe tee but available for short play. The sand wedge is a club usedfor bunker play and bunker shots from greenside or fairway bunkers.This is one of the most lofted wedges available. These clubs are alsobest used for pitch shots, which require greater loft and littleroll. They can also be used for shorter chip shots onto the green.ThePutterTheputter is a club that is used for short play and putts on the green.Overall, this covers a good number of shots and is most often usedfor one or more putts on the green. However, it can also be used toputt onto the green. Putter designs can actually be quite variable,but like all clubs must be accepted for the market.Overall,these golf clubs make a standard set of 14. Usually, seven or eightgolf clubs will do. With multiple irons, woods then a few wedges anda putter to complete the set. While golf club design can vary, theymust be approved beforehand.
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