The Lure of Golf
Copyright © 2005 Duffey Heraux
From Tiger Woods to Jack Nicklaus, the names associated
with awesome golf performance inspires anyone with a club
to enhance their performance. For some, the biggest
challenge is finding enough time to play. Then, offices
become practice greens, vacant lots become impromptu
driving ranges and no chance to swing an imaginary nine
iron is passed up.
Modern day golf probably derived from a 15th Century game
played in Scotland. Some historians believe that the people
of the day were so intent on the sport that military
training had come to a virtual standstill. The result was a
royal decree prohibiting anyone from playing, but people
apparently ignored the ban. The ban was lifted somewhere
around the turn of the century, and royalty picked up their
clubs.
Golf equipment is an important consideration and most avid
golfers are anxious to have the best clubs available. But
are top-of-the-line clubs necessary? Who can forget the
performance of Roy McElvoy (Kevin Costner’s character in
the 1996 production Tin Cup)? After losing his golf clubs
in a bet, Roy competed in a round of golf using a pool cue,
rake and baseball bat. While most golfers would never hit
the range with such an assortment filling their golf bag,
the equipment largely comes down to preferences.
Where to play, for most people, is often a question of
convenience. The desire to have a nearby range prompted the
first of hundreds of golfing communities around the
country. Entire neighborhoods are built around golf
courses, enabling the residents to step out for a round of
golf (or two) even in a limited amount of time. The
privilege comes with a price tag - sometimes a significant
price tag - but for the avid golfer, it’s a reasonable
trade off.
Likewise, vacation destinations and weekend getaways are
often chosen for their golf courses. Golfing can be a
family enterprise and the days of leaving the women and
children to wait at the clubhouse are long gone. More than
ever, schools are offering programs and families are using
the sport as important bonding time.
Golf. The word is sometimes a bone of contention between
the golfer and those less interested in the sport. The
golfer’s attitude could approach the professionalism and
dedication of the best-known pros, the quirky personality
of Roy McElvoy, or something in between. But the result is
that the opportunity to golf will seldom - if ever - be
passed up. Even if the opportunity is an artificial green
in the office, a vacant field or just enough room to swing
an imaginary club, it will do until the next chance to hit
a favorite course.
Duffey Heraux is an avid golfer and owner of foto golf
a leading Internet resource for "a good walk spoiled."
For more great golf tips and tricks, check out:
http://www.fotogolf.com
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