Australian Geoff Ogilvy shall play last years’ beaten finalist Stewart Cink of the USA and England’s Paul Casey shall play fellow-countryman Ross Fisher in the semi-finals of 2009 WGC-Accenture World Matchplay Golf Championship at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Ogilvy beat 19 year old Ulsterman Rory McIlroy by 2&1 and his [...]
Australian Geoff Ogilvy shall play last years’ beaten finalist Stewart Cink of the USA and England’s Paul Casey shall play fellow-countryman Ross Fisher in the semi-finals of 2009 WGC-Accenture World Matchplay Golf Championship at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Ogilvy beat 19 year old Ulsterman Rory McIlroy by 2&1 and his [...]
England’s Sam Hutsby, the R&A World Golf Ranking Number 17, reached the semi-fnals of the 2009 Spanish Mens Amateur Golf Open Championship at Royal Seville Golf Club earlier today following victories against fellow countryman Matthew Haines and French Mens Amateur Golf Internationalist V Dubuisson, who beat England’s Eddie Pepperell by 4&3 in the last eight.
Hutsby [...]
It was back in the year 1297 that the game of golf was first recorded. This was said to have been in the Netherlands. The game was played with a crude stick plus a leather ball. Whoever hit the ball the furthest and in the least number of times was considered to be the winner.
The modern game of golf is thought to have originated in Scotland. The word golf may have been derived from the Dutch word “kolf” which means stick or club. The very first 18 hole golf course was also in Scotland. Also the very first written rules were believed to have come from the Scots.
It wasn’t long before the game had spread to England. It is said that the oldest playing golf course in the world is the Old Links at Musselburgh in East Lothian. It was reputed that Mary Queen of Scots played there in 1567.
However courses have not always been made up of 18 holes. Early golfers at St Andrews made a trench through the rough land playing just eleven holes which were laid out end to end from the clubhouse to the furthest end of the property. Once reaching the end they would turn round and play back therefore making a total of 22 holes. Gradually it was decided that some of the holes were considered too short so they became integrated and ended up as 18 holes as we know it today.
Golf equipment has developed markedly over the years It was in the 1930’s that the US Golf Association set a weight and size for all golf balls. It was stated that the velocity of the golf ball should not exceed 250 feet per second and since this time it has continued to be developed and made an impact on the way the game is played.
Another big factor is of course the evolution of the golf club. The early ones were made up of wood. Hickory became the standard wood which was used for shafts and Persimmon was the choice of wood for the club head because of its hardness and strength.As the golf ball developed and became much more durable it was then the iron headed clubs were introduced to the game. Steel shafts were first developed in the 1890’s .
In the early 1970’s shaft technology was introduced to the use of graphite shafts with lightweight titanium heads which meant the head could be made much bigger.
The equipment has been developed massively with the help of modern day technology and now we have more golf equipment than you would have imagined possible. Our forbears were not lucky enough to have such things as golf trolleys and golf buggies to transport them round the course. However one thing that probably has withstood the test of time is the sociable drink at the 19th hole at the end of a round of golf!
How often are missed short putts a result of turning the shoulders around the spine? How often do you see golfers at all levels rising out of the putt (perhaps out of anxiety to look where it is), with perhaps the left shoulder aiming further round to the left and applying left to right spin [...]
Four golf courses in the Scottish Borders have been named the friendliest in the region in the new Scottish Borders Golf Guide 2009. The new edition of the guide recognises the warm welcomes on offer at the 18-hole courses the Hirsel and Minto and the 9-hole courses St Boswells and Selkirk.
The courses are part of [...]
One of the most technologically advanced golf hybrids ever designed. The multi-material construction ensures that the best material is used at each point on the club to maximize its performance characteristics.
With its super thin titanium crown, stainless steel body and tungsten polymer XW Inserts, this hybrid is ready to help you perform anywhere on the [...]
Argentina Golf Star Miguel Angel Carballo leads Nationwide Tour Moonah Classic after posting a 3rd round one under par score of 71 at Moonah Golf Link, Victoria, Australia.
In 2nd place two shots adrift of the Argentine is Richie Gallichan (70) of Australia on seven under par 209, followed by Australian Golf Tour veteran Peter O’Malley [...]
Golf Babe Paula Creamer leads LPGA Thailand event at Siam Country Club, Chonburi, Thailand after carding a 3rd round score of three under par 67 to have a three shot advantage over World Ranked Number 1 Lorena Ochoa heading into tomorrow’s final round.
Creamer is on five under par, with the Mexican Ochoa (68) tied for [...]
Golf Babe Paula Creamer leads LPGA Thailand event at Siam Country Club, Chonburi, Thailand after carding a 3rd round score of three under par 67 to have a three shot advantage over World Ranked Number 1 Lorena Ochoa heading into tomorrow’s final round.
Creamer is on five under par, with the Mexican Ochoa (68) tied for [...]