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Golf is a sport that is played all around the world and which men and women compete with each other to get the golf ball into a hole by hitting it with a 'club'. In the game you 'play' the ball with your club by hitting it off of a 'tee' which is placed in the ground to stop the ball from rolling away. "American Golf" is played often as a professional sport along with other popular sports such as hockey, baseball and American football.|The game of "American Golf" is a sport. The aim of this game is to hit a ball into a hole with a 'club'. It is a sport that is played by both men and women and is known for being a very competitive sport. Just like any other sport, there are official regulations that must be followed. It is very popular and there are even those who are professional golfers, just like other sportsmen who play baseball, American football and hockey.|This sport is played by both men and women world-wide as a competition to propel golf balls inside the hole by swinging a 'club' at it. "American Golf" is very popular and is played by people who consider themselves professional sportsmen, just as other popular physical activities such as hockey, American football and baseball.}

{The sport, meaning the modern version of it that we know it as today, was originally started in 15th century Scotland, from which it has spread to almost every nation on earth. Its earlier origins, however, is debatable but many agree that it can be traced back the Roman game of paganica.|15th century Scotland is the birth place of the modern game as we know it today. Even before that, however, many believe that the game originally originated from the game of paganica that was invented by the Romans. From those humble origins it has become more and more popular till it has become a world-wide sensation.|The modern game that we know well today is a sport that was started originally by the 15th century Scots! From that beginning it has spread to be a world-wide sport to every modern country in the world. The origin of its origins, however, is debatable. Many agree that it can be traced all the way back to the Roman era and the game of paganica.}

{The game is played on a course which has been designed to make it difficult for the player to get the ball into the hole. Golf is not played on a standardized playing field (one of few ball games of which this is true), but instead it is played on these courses which are different everywhere you play. One thing that is usual, however, is that these courses usually have either nine or eighteen holes.|Unlike many of the popular ball games played today, this one is not played on a standard field or playing area that is the same everywhere you go. It is played on a course which is made up of a series of holes (though it can vary, many usually have either nine or eighteen holes to be played).|Golf is played on courses. These courses consist, usually, of nine to eighteen holes. These courses are different no matter where you go as there is not a standardized golf playing field like there is in other well known sports such as football, for example. These courses are designed to make it tough for the golfer to make the ball go into the hole.}

{The equipment used consists of a 'club' and a 'ball'. The golfer will use different clubs to play different holes as not all clubs are the same. The golf clubs are made out of different materials and are made to be different lengths. Generally, the if the club is longer then the club it is intended to propel the ball a greater distance and the shorter the club the shorter the distance the ball is intended to be propelled. Clubs also have an area (usually the same size no matter the length of the club) in which the golfer will hold the club, known as the 'grip'.|In terms of equipment, there is not an awful lot of it. The golfing equipment list consists mainly of just the 'club' and the ball. There are different types of club that are used on different holes. These clubs differ in their length and their material (the longer the club the further it will make the ball fly and different materials make it fly further or shorter too). Clubs also have a 'grip' at the top where the golfer will hold the club. This is a standard size no matter what the length or type of club.|There is relatively few pieces of equipment that is necessary to play this game; namely just a 'club' and a special ball intended for use in golf only. The clubs that are used are not all the same, but rather there are different types that are used. The golfer will require a different club for different types of holes. The club is made to be a different length and a different material that all affects the general direction the ball is propelled. A simple rule is; the longer the club, the longer the ball will fly, the shorter the club, the shorter it will travel. The 'grip' on the club is always the same size no matter what the length of the club.}

{The head of the club is the part that is intended to hit the ball. Heads are different depending on their purpose. Heads can be larger or smaller and be made out of different materials such as metal and wood (although wood is being faded out and surprisingly are often made of metal now).|The club also has on it a 'head'. It is this head that will hit the ball into the hole. Heads are different as one type of head will do a different job. They are made out of different things also, but generally they are made from wood and metal (though ironically woods are more often made from metal in the modern game).|The clubs head is the part that makes contact with the ball. It is generally the head that is different in material. The heads size is also a factor in the distance it sends the ball. Materials such as metal and wood are used (though wood clubs are being faded out, and are being more and more replaced with metal).}

{The game is scored based on each holes 'par'. The 'par' is the number of hits a skilled golfer should need to get the ball into the hole. This number is assigned to the hole prior to the game. The player then receives no points if they complete the course in that number of hits, but receives a point for every number of hits over, and looses a point for every number of hits under. The aim of the game is to receive the least number of points as possible.|The 'par' of each hole is the determining factor of the golfers score. It is assigned to the course prior to play and it is what the golfers play to. It is the number of times a golfer should need to hit the ball to complete the hole. For every hit under the par, the golfer looses a point, and for every hit over they gain. If they complete the hole in the same number then they are 'on par'. The aim, however, is to lose as many points as possible!|Each hole is assigned a 'par'. A par is the amount of hits the player should require to get the ball into the hole. If the player hits the ball into the hole in this same number of hits, he receives no points. If the ball is hit into the hole in fewer than this number however, then the difference is subtracted from his score. For example; if the par is 4, and the golfer completes the hole in 3, then 1 point is deducted from his score. The player with the fewest points wins!}

{There are two basic types of play in this game. The first is "match play" and the second is "stroke play". In Match play the contestants (either two players or teams) play each hole individually as a competition to see who can do it in the least number of shots. The contestant with the lowest score wins that hole. If they both finish with the same score then it is a tie. The contestant that wins the largest number of holes is the winner of the game.|There are several different types of play that can be put into practice, the two main once, however, are "Match Play" and "Stroke Play". In match play there are two contestants (these can either be individuals or they can be teams) which play hole by hole to see who is capable to complete each hole in the fewest hits. Each hole is assigned to the winner of that individual hole and at the end of the course the player who won the most holes is the winner of the whole game.|Golfers can either play "match play" or "stroke play". In Match play each golfer plays the hole, and the person who completes it in the fewest number of hits is the winner of that hole. If completed in the same number then it's a tie. The winner of the most holes wins the course and the game!}

{In stroke play, all the hits for every hole are added together and the contestant with the lowest score wins the whole game. In high standard games, match play is the most common, but both of these two main plays are used in all standards of "American Golf".|In stroke play, the golfers play the whole course and tot up their score as they go. This means that at the end of the course, the golfer with the lowest total score is the winner of the game of "American Golf". Both types of play are common, but match play is the most common.|Stroke play is different however. In this type of game; the contestants play the whole course and add up all their shots throughout. They do not assign a winner of each hole, but the winner of the "American Golf" course is he/she who completes the whole course in the fewest shots.}|{If you adopt American Golf or universal methods and routines to improve your game then you will be concentrating on your mental attitude as well as practical golfing skills. The two are interlinked and you cannot focus on one at the expense of the other. Adopt the following routines to develop your all round game to become a more consistent golfer.|To improve your game you have to focus on your mental approach as well as developing your practical skills. You cannot really do one without the other. The rules and methods are universal so you can do this by adopting proven American Golf routines. The following ideas will help you to become a better all round and consistent golfer.|American Golf routines and techniques involve both the development of mental and practical skills. The two are inseparable and attention must be given to both equally. If you wish to become a better player, then concentrate on the following techniques.}

{It is often easy to forget the simplest of routines. Rushing to the golf course is not advised. Arriving in plenty of time to become focused is essential. It allows you to use the practice net and go on the putting green. Do not get distracted by talking to others. These small preparations should help you to avoid dashing on to the tee, or getting an adrenalin rush, which causes a quick swing and often a bad shot. A bad tee shot can set the tone for the rest of the game so prepare carefully.|It is very easy to forget the simplest of routines. These are usually the best routines to follow. If you rush to the golf course you will find difficulty in focusing your mind. Arrive early so you can have a few practice swings in the net and have some putting practice. If you find you are dashing on to the tee, the adrenalin will be pumping, your swing will be hurried and your first shot will be bad. As a result you have set the wrong tone for your round. So prepare systematically.|The simple routines are often the best to follow but the easiest to forget. Arriving early and getting into a golf mindset is important. Rushing on to the tee sets the adrenalin pumping, a hurried swing follows and a bad shot results. This first badly hit shot sets the tone for the rest of the round so take your preparation seriously. Practice in the net and on the putting green and try not to be distracted by others talking.}

{Always have a pre-address routine. Decide on your target, the club you will use and how you will shape the shot. If you maintain this routine on every shot you will have a well established discipline to fall back on if your game falls apart. This routine will help you control your emotions.|You should always adopt a pre address routine. Focus on a specific target, select your club and decide on the shot you will take. Keep the same routine for all your shots so that you will have a good discipline if your game collapses. This approach will help to check your emotions, too.|A pre-address approach is important. Decide on the club you will use, focus on a particular target and think about the shot you will execute. Keep the same routine for all your shots. If you manage to maintain the same approach for each shot you will have a discipline to follow and a way to control your emotions when your game breaks down.}

{Most players have a bogey hole and it is vital that you do not talk about it as you approach the tee. Try to remember the times you have mastered the hole rather than the times you have messed it up. It is quite natural only to remember the bad times. Become disciplined with positive thoughts and concentrate only on one shot at once.|Many players have a bogey hole and often talk about it as they approach the tee. This could have already put bad thoughts into your mind about the problems you have with this hole. When you do have good results from this hole they will not be uppermost in your mind at this time, only the failures. So avoid voicing your negative thoughts. Discipline yourself to only positive thinking and focus on the shot in hand.|If you have a bogey hole then never voice your fears before you have teed off. Try to avoid thinking about the problems you have with the hole and remember the times you have played the hole well. Often a player will only focus on the bad games instead of remembering the good ones. Discipline your thoughts to be only positive ones and focus on only one shot at a time.}

{As you are developing a disciplined mental approach to your game you should also be working on your golf technique. If you are a beginner it is vital to begin a series of lessons with a professional. As well as the coaching you receive, regular practice on the driving range is essential. It is easy to move away only a fraction from what you have been taught to end up in a mess. So returning for regular lessons is important. This applies to all levels of golfers.|Alongside developing your mental approach you will be trying to improve your practical golfing skills. A beginner should be considering a series of lessons from a professional golfer. Consistent practice to complement the lessons is vital. Visit the driving range regularly. Golf is a game that is so easy to move away from what the professional has taught so returning for regular lessons is important. This is essential for all golfers, however talented they are.|Developing your practical skills goes hand in hand with acquiring a positive mental attitude to the game. Begin with a course of lessons from a professional. Practice on a regular basis is just as important. Visit the driving range to complement your lessons. It is so easy to alter just a little what you have been taught so return for lessons on a regular basis. This is important for all golfers, regardless of their level of ability.}

{It may be useful to study a DVD by a professional golf teacher. Follow only one approach, though, and try to match it with the method you are being shown in your lessons. There are many DVDs on all aspects of the game, ranging from basic swings, fairway shots, bunker work, chipping and putting.|There are lots of DVDs available to help you with your game. Choose the same method that your professional is teaching you, otherwise you may become confused. There are plenty of DVDs about all aspects of the game from basic swings, bunker play, chipping, fairway shots and putting.|Watch a DVD by a well known professional teacher but follow only one method or you will confuse your-self. Try to make sure that the techniques the professional you are using for your lessons matches the DVD. There are plenty of teaching aids that will help you to develop basic technique, chipping, fairway shots, bunker shots and putting.}

{The rules are complicated. Learn a few at a time. Learning some of them when you are in a particular situation on the course is often the best way to remember them. Golf is a game of honesty and fairness so follow the rules carefully. Consult with your playing partner if in doubt.|Many of the rules are complicated so learn only a few. If you learn them on the golf course then you are more likely to remember them. Fairness and honesty are the maxims for golfers so, follow the rules very carefully. If in doubt, ask your playing partner to explain.|There are lots of rules. Ideally, learn a few basic ones to begin. It may be helpful to learn them in a specific situation on the course as you will certainly remember them more easily. Golf is based on fairness and honesty so learn the rules and ask your playing partner if you are unsure.}

{Golf is a difficult sport to master. It is also highly frustrating to play sometimes. But a good game is highly rewarding. The sport expects you to be both disciplined and dedicated. It demands a high level of concentration and a focused mind. If you can acquire these qualities then you will have a great time on your American Golf vacation.|Golf is both a frustrating and rewarding game. It expects a player to be dedicated and disciplined. It also expects you to have a focused mental approach. Provided you can manage and master those requirements then you will be well on the way not only to improving your game but also enjoying some American Golf vacations.|Golf is a frustrating sport to play and to master. It is also one of the most highly rewarding games. It is a game that demands dedication and discipline. You have to keep your focus and maintain a positive mental attitude. If you can manage all of those then you will be able to improve your game for your American Golf vacations.