Hobbies - Golf
Whether you take the origins of golf back to the Romans who hit balls stuffed with feathers around or the mother and father of modern golf, the Scots and their historic course St Andrews, it does not really matter as ‘Golf’ is big today. As an activity it can be quite compelling and if you are retired can take up a huge amount of time meeting people and keeping fit. Once the exclusive domain of gentlemen, now ladies find their way around the courses in ever-increasing numbers. There are golf holidays, golf villages, so if you become interested you are never going to be at a loss for something to do.
Best way to spoil a good walk?
Golf basically is walking around a reasonably large piece of land hitting a small ball into a small hole using a variety of sticks. If it appeals to you it is not too difficult or expensive to get started. Asking golfing friends for help is not a bad way to begin as they will have done a lot of the spadework and can give you some sensible suggestions. If you cannot think of anyone to help go down to you’re nearest putting green or driving range and talk to the person on the desk. Golfing people like to talk golf and they like to get new people started. Watch others around you and copy them. If you find that the sport interests you before you spend too much time and money book in some lessons with the local pro, found at any golf course, and he will tell you the right type of clubs to go for and will give you basic skills. Some local authorities run group lessons, which are cheaper than individual lessons, and you meet other people at the same level as yourself.
As with all other sports it takes time and practice. It is a wonderful sport for more mature people as there are so many golf courses around, you can do it on your own or with others and there are even mechanical bikes and trolleys to take you round the courses. It can be great fun.
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