Golf: The World's Game

Golf is one of the world’s most popular sports. It is played in all countries and golf courses can be found virtually anywhere in the world. From exclusive country clubs to public courses to simple Par 3 courses, golfers can always find a place to play.

Golf has been practiced, but not quite perfected, since 12^th Century Scotland, where the game was originally invented. Both young and old, men and women enjoy a relaxing and challenging round of golf, where you are challenged by yourself, the course and the elements. By tackling each of the factors, golfers can enjoy this centuries old sport. The following golf resources can help all golfers enjoy the game of golf:

·        History of Golf: a brief history of the sport from golfcanada.com

·        Golf History: information on the game, history and great players

·        History: summary of information on golf ball and golf history

·        Golf Club History: information on the invention and development of golf clubs

·        History of the Golf Club: design and development information of golf clubs

·       Physics of Golf: a look at the different parts of golf and how the clubs affect the flight of the ball

·        Professional Golf: resource for information on the Professional Golf Association

·        Ladies Professional Golf: information on the Ladies Professional Golf Association

·        Famous Golfers: information and quotes from famous golfers

·        Famous Professional Golfers: biographies of famous pro golfers

·        Golf Courses: information on some of the world’s most famous courses

·        Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: listing of the top 100 private and public courses in the United States

·        50 Toughest Courses: ranking of the toughest golf courses in the U.S.

·        10 Toughest Golf Holes: listing of the 10 toughest golf holes in America

·        Golf Tips: free video golf tips for beginners

·        Free Golf Tips: tips from the Golf Academy of America

·        Golf Tips from the Pros: select tips from golf professionals

Golf is one of the most popular sports and on most weekends golf courses are filled with families and friends shooting a round of golf. When people start thinking about great father’s day gifts, remember that you can treat your father to a round of golf, or lessons from the local golf pro. So, tee off and enjoy your time on the golf course. If you can't be there with dad, you can always send one of a dozen golf gift baskets which are almost as good as being there.