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Understanding The Basic Rules Of Golf

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

There are many people who embark on playing golf but do not really try to understand the rules or the golfing terms used. It's good to at least understand the basic rules before a game of golf.

Golf is played by striking a ball using a club on an area called "teeing ground." Once the ball is hit, it typically travels fairways across and onto a next prepared area. A hole could be found in this area that is called a "putting green."

The objective of the game of golf is that one should be able to complete a hole by means of hitting a ball from a teeing ground and place it inside the hole of the putting green in as few strokes as possible. What is usually referred to as a round of golf generally consists of 18 holes to be played in.

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The Basic Rules Of Golf Are Constantly Changing

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The rules of golf are constantly being amended and added to. This set of tips will explain some of the basic rules and help you understand the game a bit better.

Match Play

There are two ways to play golf: match play and stroke play. In match play, each hole is a separate contest. The scoring is as follows: if you win the first hole, you are one-up; if you lose it, you are one-down; if you tie it, you are all-square.

Stroke Play

Stroke play is a round of golf in which the score is kept by adding the total of strokes taken throughout the round (9 or 18 holes). Another name for stroke play is medal play.

Your Responsibilities

You have several responsibilities as a golf player. Here are a few:

Read the rules on the course you're playing on.
Tee off on time.
Always use your correct handicap.
Record your score correctly on your scorecard.
Play your own ball.

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GOLF INSTRUCTIONS

Monday, September 21st, 2009

The objective of golf is to hit balls into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on the course, in as few strokes as possible. Every sport calls for appropriate equipment; golf is no different. A good technique, coupled with the right clubs will bring success. Try different clubs before deciding the right set for you. Please avoid the common blunder of buying expensive and flashy golf clubs, for starters. Instead, look out for crucial features such as length, shaft, flex, grip-thickness and swing weight in your club.

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