Golf is what the doctor ordered!
The positive impact of sport on the physical condition of man was recognized in the days of Ancient Rome and Greece. However, the first scientific research in this area can be attributed only to 1950. By the end of the 20th century, scientists have traced a direct link between physical education and improved performance in chronic problems of cardiology, overweight, diabetes, hypertension, Oncology, osteoporosis and depression.
Among the many areas in the sport, Golf takes its rightful place as a Wellness type of physical activity. The solidity and credibility of this game do not go to any comparison with indicators of the medical research University Karolinska. 300,000 players took part in the experiment, and the results were more than optimistic. Continue reading
India. Golf with obstacles
If at the mention of India, you have the idea that there sings and dances everything that by definition can not do it, believe me, this extraordinary country is fraught with much more unexpected surprises. Unlike a conventional tourist, Golf player will discover India with a very surprising side, as it’ll have incredible field: the oldest abroad UK Golf course, a maximum of highland worldwide, an 18-hole, fields in the deserts, on the shores of the sacred Ganges, in the Palace of the Maharajah and the backdrop of the majestic Taj Mahal. All Golf clubs have excellent transport links, and accommodation will satisfy the highest requirements. Continue reading
Clubs in the hands of kids
The First Tee is a unique American program aimed at engaging children in Golf. Executive Director of the program Joe Luois Barrow is convinced that the passion for this game since childhood will have a positive impact on many aspects of life in the future. In proof of his theory Mr. Luois brought some undeniable arguments:
1. Health and great shape. The problem of hypodynamia and obesity, which has recently become relevant for most children, can be solved thanks to Golf. Constant movement on the field during the game with a small load on his shoulders in the form of a bag with clubs burns a certain amount of calories. So, a player weighing about 70 kg will lose 350 calories in one round. Continue reading
Coward doesn’t play Golf. Ice the contest.
“A coward does not play Golf” -this is how the familiar phrase can now sound in a new way. And all because to play Golf on ice under force only to those who are not afraid of a scorching icy wind and a meeting with the main rivals – polar bears.
Golf on ice is a relatively young phenomenon. The first Amateur championship in this unique sport was held in 1984 in Minnesota. To date, the game has thousands of fans around the world.
Since 1997, ice Golf Championships have been held annually in Greenland, on the island of Umanak, 560 km from the Arctic circle. As the fields were Greenland fjords-large ice fields, which drilled 36 holes (stroke-play) with the expectation of 2 days of play. Is white the ice was marked hardy red paint. The main obstacles for players were icebergs and snowy hills. Continue reading
Thailand. Exotic Golf
Thailand – a country known not only for its fabulous exotic, but also numerous Golf courses: there are about 250. The country rightfully received the title of nice Golf.
Famous golfer tiger woods – half Thai, which once again proves a certain connection with Golf Thailand.
It should be noted that basically, Thai fields are no different from the fields in the Caribbean or Florida – they are all made in the “American style”. However, there are those that are located in unusual places. For example, SantiburiSamui Country Club, where golfers have fun playing at the foot of mountains or in the coconut groves. The charms of this exotic Golf appreciated and bill Clinton-the former President of the United States. Continue reading
