| Golf may seem like a dull activity from a distance | | | | inner-golfer in you, but why not give it a try? The |
| and certainly its television sportscasters are more | | | | rules of the game are simple and easy to follow, |
| lackadaisal than any other kind of sportscaster | | | | the details of which you'll learn in time. As you |
| you're likely to hear -- but anyone who's ever | | | | probably know, you're goal is basically to hit your |
| played golf, knows the game is a delicate art. For | | | | golf ball into a bunch of holes! |
| some people it might just take a longer time to | | | | Buying golf equipment can be a lot more |
| get used to it and enjoy the sport itself. | | | | complicated than buying a basketball, but it will |
| The first form of golf was actually called "Chloe" | | | | surely be worth the investment in time and |
| and it was played in Scotland and then the British | | | | money. You'll want to consider your age, gender, |
| Isles. It survived a ban in the mid-1400's and | | | | and handicap (which indicates your skill level), when |
| eventually became a popular sport among the | | | | purchasing your first golf set! You don't have to |
| royals. And it's still considered a recreation for only | | | | be the next Tiger Woods -- just do your best on |
| the elite in society. But there's no way to deny | | | | the course and you're sure to get better and |
| the special appeal of golf, as it is a game that | | | | better at this fun and rewarding sport. You might |
| requires a very certain kind of discipline and unlike | | | | even find you quite enjoy being out on the range |
| most sports, it can be played for an entire | | | | and practicing your swing. And if for whatever |
| lifetime. | | | | reason you don't, at least you'll get a tan. |
| Maybe you're not convinced that there's an | | | | |