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The wide expanse of green might look safe enough. But one peaceful and relaxing round can turn into a nightmare if certain safety measures aren’t followed. You might think it’s extremely unlikely, but accidents have occurred when players’ and/or spectators’ heads got hit by a ball in flight or when someone standing behind a player got whacked by a swinging golf club. Deaths have even been reported in some cases involving golf carts.

True golf enthusiasts will often tell you that a game of golf is addictive. This can be difficult to believe at first, but one round on the golf course is enough to convince the staunchest skeptic and turn him into another ardent believer.

Iron shots on the fairway will almost always result in a turf that is scraped up, leaving a scar where grass had once been. This is because irons are meant to dig into the soil even after it has hit the ball. Both the turf that is scraped and the corresponding scar is called a “divot.” Golf etiquette requires that players who make divots with their shots must repair them, unless you are certain that your golf course requires you to leave divots alone.

One of the most common complaints about golf is its slow pace. There is no time limit save for the dictates of etiquette as to when players can take their shots. Golfers are allowed to study the placement of the ball and analyze their possible swings and other factors such as wind direction and how the condition of the turf might affect their shot before they can finally decide to hit.

Golf is a game that needs a lot of flexibility. A powerful and fluid golf swing hinges on a wide range of motion that involves flexing the trunk, pelvis and both upper and lower back. As one ages, this flexibility often decreases. With decreased flexibility comes decreased swing speed and this is a problem faced by most senior golfers.

Golf is an outdoor game. It’s a great way to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while keeping fit at the same time. The wide expanse of green with its well-manicured grass, the lush vegetation and the water features are all relaxing scenes for the eyes. Thus, playing golf is not only a means of staying fit but is also a perfect method of stress relief.

Pilates is one of the most popular exercise programs in the world today. One of the reasons why it is so popular is because it is an effective muscle toning exercise. It also encourages self-awareness through breathing techniques that ultimately develop a more flexible, strong and agile body. Awareness also promotes self-control among Pilates enthusiasts.

Golfers, both experienced and amateur ones, are prone to their own share of mistakes and miscalculations on the golf course. Since most players usually have mastered (or have at least tried to) master their stance and swings, most of these errors occur as they make their recovery shots and their approach to the green. We list below the most common ones so you can avoid making them on your next game.

Golf appeals to many kinds of people. Introverts, extroverts and all sorts of personalities in between play the game because it’s a natural mix of fun and calm, competition and contemplation. And since you usually play the game with your buddies, it’s always a good way to develop the bonds of friendships and camaraderie.

Golf is as much a mental game as it is physical. As many new golfers will later learn, the mental aspect is half of what determines the outcome of a match. The psychological part of golf is a large determiner of attitude. If the cerebral focus is off, a game largely becomes emotion-driven.

When you think about being a good golfer, you most likely will associate your ability with your score. If you’re scoring below the hundreds, that is, in the vicinity of 70s to the 90s you’re probably doing pretty well. However, if you constantly average 120s on your scorecard, you’d probably think of yourself being in need of more improvement.

You may have heard about the power of your subconscious mind. Fear, for example, is a working of your subconscious. It alerts you to the need for self-preservation, stimulating the fight or flight response. Your subconscious is also highly effective when it comes to giving your body cues regarding feelings of thirst or hunger. When you’re thirsty, you reach for water. When you’re hungry, you raid the ref. it’s all instinctive and we respond to it from that level as well.