Golf History

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The analysis of history of golf by the historians reveal several fascinating facts which makes us more curious and anxious in knowing the origin and evolution of this fantastic game-‘golf’. Historians are under great dilemma in determining the history and origin of golf because the Chinese history, Dutch history, and Scottish history has evidences regarding the origin of golf in their country .So historians are in a fix in tracing the history of golf. When we analyze the origin of golf in Chinese history, it is said in their history that the early Chinese people played a game much similar to golf which had the rules almost similar to present day golf. Such a reference is made in a Chinese book called Dongxuan Records. But the Dutch history claims the Dutch as the founders of golf. In Dutch history it is said that in 13th century A.D the Dutch played a game in which the player has a stick and the player hits the ball made of leather similar to a golf ball. The criteria for winning this golf game (in history); is similar to golf in which the player who hits the ball to the target at maximum distance is regarded as the winner.
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Golf Towels

Golf towels have a major role in keeping the golf player fresh and as with any other sport, the material and the absorption capacity of golf towels decide their quality. It is essential for a golf player to be free from unnecessary moisture that might result in a lower grip and a lower concentration. At times, the unnecessary moisture even adds to the weight of the bag there by tiring out the golf player fast. Golf towels play a major role in this aspect and using quick absorbing and soft towels would aid the golf player in refreshing at a faster rate.
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Basic Rules in Golf

The basic definition of a sport is that ‘a game with well defined rules’. Golf, being a sport it has many rules. Certain rules are framed recently but golf is a sport that is being played from ancient times. So, right from those times there are certain basic rules in golf that are still followed. These basic rules in golf were framed and standardized by R&A (Royal and Ancient Golf club of St Andrews) and USGA (United States Golf Association). All the other golf associations in various other countries should strictly abide by these basic rules which were framed by R&A and USGA. The golfer and caddie have the responsibility of knowing the basic rules in golf.
Rule 13-1 says that a player is allowed to hit the ball from a position where it has become stationary after a hit. This rule can be violated on other circumstances where any other rule is perfectly applicable to that particular situation. Rule 14-2 says that a player cannot seek any help in golf swing or golf stroke. One important rule that is to be followed by the organizations that conduct the tours is that these organizations should not alter the conditions that are prevailing in the ground for the sake of any particular player (except few cases). There are many rules that deal with the exchange of a ball in the golf court by a golf player.
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