| There are many things that can be said about the | | | | and the costs of maintenance. Usually, the top |
| history of golf and its origins. This is still a very | | | | courses also have some of the best golf clubs |
| controversial subject, one that people simply can't | | | | built near. |
| decide upon. | | | | Golf courses can be divided into public golf |
| One of the theories that try to explain the origins | | | | courses and private ones, depending on the type |
| of golf says the game first appeared during the | | | | of people they are opened for. While everybody |
| Roman Empire under the name of "paganica". It is | | | | may play on a public golf course, performing on a |
| thought that because of their 1st century | | | | private one might imply a number of restrictions |
| expansion, the Romans had also spread the game | | | | and conditions, such as a valid membership, a high |
| throughout the entire Europe. | | | | golf rating and, of course, a wealthy status. |
| At the same time, there are people that sustain | | | | These courses have a very tight management |
| the theory that golf has its origins in a very old | | | | and provide some of the best quality golf and mini |
| Chinese game called "cita chuiwan" that was | | | | golf conditions. |
| played in Europe during the Middle Ages. | | | | On the other hand, public golf courses are the |
| A third theory says that golf appeared in the Low | | | | perfect place to go if you want to get acquainted |
| Countries in the 13th century under the name of | | | | with this sport. It should be your first choice if |
| "kolven", a game that was played in order to | | | | you want to have a great time with your family, |
| commemorate the capture of Floris V' assassin. | | | | friends or job colleagues. |
| Golf is the game where you have to hit a small | | | | If you are interested in playing golf on a great |
| white ball located on a specially arrange pitch called | | | | public golf course, you don't have to wander |
| "teeing ground" in order to move it closer to | | | | around a lot. For example, in US you may find top |
| another special that contains a hole, named | | | | quality courses such as Bear Creek, Wolf Creek, |
| "putting green". The objective of golf is to get the | | | | Deer Creek or Eagle Creek. These are all golf |
| ball from the teeing ground to the putting green | | | | courses that gather annually a lot of great |
| using the lowest number of hits possible. | | | | reviews from the specialists and are featured in |
| The area that is designated for playing golf is | | | | the top 100 world public golf courses along with |
| called a golf course. The golf course has a special | | | | St. Andrews or Pebble Beach. |
| design, consisting in a teeing ground, several | | | | Once you have chosen the perfect golf course |
| hazards (water, sand) and a series of 18, 27 or | | | | for yourself and your family, all you have to do |
| 36 holes. There are several reasons why there is | | | | next is to get a map of the area where the golf |
| a different number of holes, the most important | | | | course is situated and pack your golf bag. |
| ones being the type of course (private or public) | | | | |