There are thousands of courses through out America, as well as the
country. Golf is big not only in America, but also in Europe. Scotland is the
birthplace for and people have been playing the game for centuries in
Scotland.
Some of the best European courses are in Scotland, however when you come to
America where should you go for a great game of golf? Golf is a big sport out in
Arizona, as well as, Florida. There are courses in all of the states, but
the best are in Arizona. Scottsdale, Arizona has over two hundred courses, both
public and private courses. You will also find many in Florida near high tourist
areas.
The different between a public and private course is simply membership.
Some courses are owned by country clubs and they require that you be a
member before you take the initiative to play a round or two. When you go to a
public course, it is informally and open to anyone who wants to play.
If you like to play and in no rush, public gold courses are great, because
you can take all day and no one will rush you. There are more rules for private
golf courses than public. The biggest rule that private courses require is
your attire. When you go to a public course, you may not have to worry about
what you are wearing. You can wear jeans and a t-shirt, however, in a private;
you have to abide by the attire rules.
When it comes to the golfing attire, you will find that kakis and a polo
shirt (commonly referred to as a shirt) are needed before you are accepted
to play. However, if you are going to a private course and are not a member, you
may have someone sign you in so that you can play. Many clubs allow guests
because it helps build the membership.
If you like the course, you should ask one of your playing partners if
they would sponsor you for membership. Once you are sponsored, you will be
approved or turned down, but when you are a member you can use the course
and the rest of the facility. This is the best way to get into a private
course, but if you aren't into rubbing elbows with some of the most prestige,
there are plenty of public courses that are fit for a serious game of golf.
When it comes to golfing, you will notice that not two courses look alike.
There are not many rules when it comes to a course's structure, but there
are a certain number of holes that a course must have. Each course must have at
least eighteen holes, some private courses will have a few extra, but that is to
work on your game.
