what does a golf umbrella used for? how is it any different from a normal umbrella?
Golfers are a superstitious lot. Anything that brings better luck is acceptable … including umbrellas that call on the Mary Poppins facter.
It also is handy when overcaste days turn wet on your 3 1/2 hour walk around the course
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A boy once learned to double his driving yardage from a single tip, and later wrote a book about it and dedicated it to his instructor. A career in golf instruction can be extremely rewarding, and lead to unexpected great occurrences. The key to getting involved in golf instruction is simply finding it in your heart to make time to do it.
Common misconceptions about golf instructors are that they were PGA professional players, or local golf pro’s for a country club. This is not the case most of the time, and often those involved in golf instruction simply have experience in the game of golf. They have received some education that allows them to instruct others. While being a former pro might add to your credibility, it won’t make or break a golf instruction career.
Often people will wonder what the best way to get involved with golf instruction is if they aren’t to become a professional golfer. The answer to this commonly asked question is through education. There are academies that will train students to become golf instruction experts, and help them earn relevant certifications to prove it. This is the easiest way to get certified, and help your business career in golf instruction take off.
While chances are the most suitable job will be at a country club, there are other places one can be involved in golf instruction. For one thing, the driving range is a great place to get many clients and keep a robust business. On a driving range people are often working on their swing, which of course is one of the most fundamental elements of golf instruction. It makes perfect sense that a large amount of business would come from the driving range.
Another great way to make money on golf instruction is through freelancing. The usual routes taken to obtain a qualified golf instructor can intimate many people. They will normally look in the local classified ads. As golf gains in popularity, the opportunity for freelancers is great. Also, freelancing in golf instruction allows one to obtain valuable experience that they can use towards building a career in golf. There aren’t many freelance careers with more demand than that of golf instruction. Everyone seems to want to improve their swing, and you can be the one that teaches them how to do it.
Finally there is the traditional route that most golf instruction experts follow. This route is to gain expertise, and to work for a country club. This is something that works well for those looking for a steady paycheck, and a lot of upward mobility. Working in golf instruction at a country club can lead to bigger and better things in the future for your golf career. Such as gaining a healthy freelance business on the side and possibly getting involved with course management or pro shop sales.
Before any of these jobs are possible, it is often necessary to gain golf instruction experience. Some will take jobs apprenticing for established golf instructors, while others will go to school to pursue this career. While both roads lead to the same destination, often school is a better choice because of the benefits that it offers outside of golf instruction. At most golf schools today one can achieve a degree that allows them to both work in golf instruction, as well as in other facets of the golf business, such as turf management, course management, and other exciting areas of the business. A career in golf instruction is literally just a few steps away, for those that choose to get an education.
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Andy West is a freelance writer and communications specialist for SDGA. San Diego Golf Academy is a premier golf school with five locations across the United States. For more information on golf instruction, please visit http://www.sdgagolf.com .
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There is no doubt that American sports are big business today, with new stadiums and arenas cropping up all the time and sports paraphernalia sales wracking in a huge amount of cash. While the popularity of American sports remains consistent, the list has evolved over the years as the American public has embraced a variety of sports and celebrity players. We have the top five American sports, with a list that may surprise you. For example, while tennis and soccer are both frequently viewed offerings worldwide, neither made the cut for the top five American sports on this list.
1. Baseball
Baseball has long been thought of as the all-American sport – ranking right up there with apple pie and Chevrolet cars as the stuff that this great country was founded on. Baseball can still boast the fact that it is the longest played sport in America, and is the one pastime that has been able to transcend racial prejudice and political problems. The sport came from the English version of cricket, and is still one of the top sports in America today.
2. Football
Football came to this country in the latter part of the nineteenth century, when teams began representing their colleges in this sport. Within a few decades, the sport turned professional, with the first Super Bowl being played in 1935. This sport has overtaken baseball as the most popular sport in this country, undoubtedly fueled by the many gifted players who have become celebrities of sorts across the nation. Today, the Super Bowl is the most viewed television program in the country.
3. Basketball
Basketball is a popular sport in America, but this pastime also has global popularity with Russian players now joining the ranks of the NBA. This sport has also gained a following from the many well known players that have excelled in the sport. Probably the most famous basketball player to date is Michael Jordan. Basketball season is a nice way to span the season between football and baseball for many sports buffs.
4. Hockey
Hockey did not originate in the United States, but it has certainly become a well known sport in this country. Most major cities boast a major league hockey team, and many host minor league and college teams as well. Hockey originated in Canada and one of the appeals of the sport is the fact that these two countries play so closely together. Wayne Gretzky may be the most famous hockey player to have ever played, and he has continued his legacy in the coaching realm in recent years.
5. Golf
Tiger Woods may be one of the top reasons that this sport has made the top five list in the United States. Most golf aficionados never get tired of watching this amazing athlete in action. Golf is equally popular around the world, especially in Scotland where it originated.
Sports are a fantastic way to bring people together and have certainly become a popular pastime for many. These five sports are the most common to find in American households today, with something for every sports fan in this country.
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The most loved employers are not those that pay higher salaries; they are the ones who care for the specific experiences that the employees crave for. The simple method of hiking up the cash component of the pay is nowadays rather outdated. Employees want their organizations to build in non-monetary rewards into the compensation package. Golf packages are one of the forms of non-cash compensation.
Sport and recreation are important components of a person’s private lifestyle. One need not be a member of an amateur sports club; yet one could pursue some sport as a way of keeping fit or for pure joy. Now, which other sport is more glamorous than golf? Inside each one of us, there is a longing to carry the golf backpack and tee off at some exotic golf course.
Golf packages are available in the major golfing destinations in the USA. Arizona, South Carolina, Florida, California and Maryland are some of the most popular states with exciting golf courses.
Most golf packages come with the promise of truly memorable holidays. They can be tailored around an annual vacation for the employees. The important elements of a golf vacation are:
ØStay in a good resort with adequate golfing facilities. This includes accessories for playing, caddies and in-house guides or tutors.
ØGood non-golf entertainment elements like parks, amusement centers and beaches for accompanying members.
ØGreat food and dining experiences
ØEasy to maneuver while giving adequate privacy
ØPossibility of year-round playing without weather disturbances
Golf is a challenging sport that calls for tremendous stamina and concentration. Moreover, one needs a professional guide to help when starting out. Golf packages should therefore be tailored according to the skill levels of the employees.
The employer gets a double whammy from offering golf packages as part of the pay packet. The organization assumes an image of being classy and giving its employees the good things. Moreover, the organization gets a better bargain on golf packages that are available at discounts to institutions.
For the employee, the obvious benefits are a holistic experience in a completely relaxing environment. Throw in some add on benefits like mind and body rejuvenation or alternative therapies, the golf packages would surely become the most awaited getaway.
One of the most elegant and prolific games of this century, golf has a fascinating trail of history running behind. The word ”golf” is actually a modification of the Dutch word “kolf” which simply means a “bat,” “stick,” or “club”. If defined literally, the game is all about striking a ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes while complying with the rules of the game. It is one of those rare games which do not require playing area; rather golf is played on golf “courses.” The competitions of golf are based on stroke play, where the individual or team posts with lowest score on the most individual for a full round, wins the game. Some other team games of golf such as fourball have been pioneered, and are played either using matchplay format or stroke. Several alternative styles of golf playing have been introduced like disc golf and miniature golf. However, it is still interesting to find out the History of golf.
Most scholars agree with the “fact” that the Scots were first to popularize the game of golf. However, there exists no common consensus in the history of golf about the inventors of the classy sport. The records suggest a golf-like game was played in a city called Loenen aan de Vecht, Netherlands, on 26 February 1297. The Dutchmen played this game with leather ball and a stick. Actually, the game required the players to hit the ball into a target situated several hundreds of meters away.
The emphasis on golf’s Scottish origin is contributed to the fact that the game was mentioned in two 15th-century Acts of the Scottish Parliament. Further, there are evidences that in A.D 1456, the first game of golf was played at Bruntsfield Links, in Edinburgh, Scotland, as recorded in the archives of The Royal Burgess Golfing Society.
There are some reports which record evidences of golf from continental Europe. Different forms of sports similar to golf were played in 14th century in the countries of France, Belgium, and Holland, apart from Scotland. However, the game was introduced in England by a keen Scottish Baron, James VI, after succeeding on the English throne in 1603.
In the early years of golf, the players never thought of forming a club or society until in 1744 a group of Edinburgh golfers united into a club named Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. It was here that the first 13 rules of golf were drawn up for an annual contest. In 1766, Royal Blackheath Golf Club was formed in England – the first golf club formed outside Scotland.
Although traces of golf can be encountered in 18th century United States, however the game was still waiting to be popularized. The history of golf in North America began with its roots in Canada. In 1873, The Royal Montreal Club was formed, which was followed by the Quebec Golf Club in 1875 and the golf club in Toronto a year later. It was in 1888 that golf re-emerged in the United States. For the first time the “three-hole golf course” was built in Yonkers, New York by a Scotsman, John Reid on a 30-acre site. From a modest beginning, golf emerged as the new national pastime in the United States.
In the recent times golf has become a complete spectators’ game, involving professionals at different levels and amateur tours across various terrains of the world. Not only the game, but the golf players -Tiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam and Jack Nicklaus to name a few, have gained worldwide recognition as great sports personalities. Engrossingly huge sponsorships and new technologies being developed to assist golfers and dedication and raw talent from the emerging players all suggest a luminous new chapter in the “history of golf”.
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Patrick Carpen is the designer, writer and owner of the website http://golfing.infobay.ws/
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Are you really getting a great bargain with golf discount cards or are you just buying a useless membership that costs more than it saves? If golf is one of your life’s passions, you know how costly it is to play twice or more a week.
Add up $65 for greens fees + $25 for a cart, twice a week for 23 weeks and you spend will more than $3,500 a year to tee it up on golf courses. Your golf score may probably improve, but bank account probably won’t!
Many discount golf programs promise that you can “Play more golf and pay less.” Is that an “unplayable lie” or blasting out of a trap? There are many golf discounts from golf course greens fee arrangements. Some are on-line; some are printed coupon books.
Some work very effectively, where you can double your money or cut your fees in half. Some are real duds. To become a savvy buyer that your golf buddies and friends look up to. Use this 7 question checklist to figure out whether buying an on-line membership golf card is worth it.
1. How many courses belong to the discount golf course network?
Is it 10? 50? 150? 3,000? The more courses the better. Why? Because if 100,000 people buy the membership and there are only one hundred courses, you’ll get stuck trying to get a good tee time.
2. Do you have to travel to Montana to play golf?
Does this program offer local courses for just one state, like Wisconsin or New Mexico? Is the network nationwide? Do you have to drive to the middle of Montana to find a course?
With the cost of gasoline and driving these days, are there enough golf course within a 50 mile radius of your home? If you vacation in Peoria, do those golf courses belong to the network?
3. Can you avoid cow pastures, the “Turtle Greens” golf networks?
I learned to play golf as a teenager in Wisconsin. My father took us to Turtle Greens, built by farmer on the outskirts of his farm. The clubhouse was a barn; the fairways were like cow pastures; the greens were shabby like a mowed back yard. Of course, we were real hackers and kids at the time.
Make sure that the golf courses in your membership directory are a decent mix of very good courses, medium courses and “practice” courses. That way you can select the ones you want for a particular round. Some days, you may want to play a challenging forest course. Other times, you just want to play a simple course to get some exercise.
4. Do You Get Discounts for the ENTIRE golf season?
Know how long the season is for the discount golf green fees. Is it a short time from mid-June to August 31? Do you have to play before May or after September?
The best discount green fees cards will allow you to get savings all year round for as long as the golf course is open. Don’t buy a golf card that has seasonal playing restrictions.
5. How easily can you find a golf course?
The program should make it easy to find a course. I have purchased a number of state golf discount coupon books. A paper coupon book allows you to look in the index to find where the golf courses are listed.
Before you buy these in a golf store, you can look through the book to see if your favorite courses are listed. If you subscribe to an online discount golf card program, make sure you can search the golf course directory.
It helps to search by zip code, state, city, distance to the golf course and even golf course name. If the search function is missing or limited, don’t buy that membership.
6. Can you learn the pluses and minuses of the golf courses in the network – before you buy?
If the online golf card membership program allows you to search, it should also give you the details of what you get. Different golf courses offer different discounts.
When many golf courses belong to the network, there will be many different variations. Just make sure that there is enough variety to fit your best times to tee it up. Take tee times for instance. Is the discount network allow you to play only on weekdays? Does the discount apply to weekends? Is your play restricted to a certain time of day, like before 7:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m.?
7. How reputable is the vendor’s performance and longevity?
Is this program new? How long has it been around? How many members has it served? How many belong now? Does it offer a money-back guarantee? These are important questions to ask, especially with on-line services. Anyone can put up a website.
Take care to do due diligence and check out the vendor before you spend your hard earned money. And make sure that they have a money-back guarantee if you are unsatisfied for any reason.
Now that you have these questions about discount green fees programs, all you need to do is find one that helps you save money and get out on the links for less.
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The award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando is the gateway to the theme parks of the most popular and attractive in the world. It is very well located At the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel you'll find a spa, white sand beach, five swimming pools, tennis courts and two health clubs. There are seven restaurants to choose and the free transportation to Disney parks.
With the Orlando airport so close, for a distance of 20 minutes, is suitable for anyone wishing to visit the many properties. Orlando International Airport has more than 975 daily flights from the airport making it very assessable from anywhere.
There are various means of transport from the hotel to the parks. Friendship will launch Disney Epcot and MGM. Meanwhile, There is a shuttle to take you to all other areas within the resort. Both media transportation depart every 15 to 20 minutes, so you can set your own schedule with little time out.
A Special Perk for those who remain in the Swan hotel and Dolphin is that every day one of the four Parks opens an hour earlier or stays open three hours later than usual so you can enjoy the park without the crowds. You can purchase tickets to the parks in the hotel lobby. There are days when the Disney characters will visit the kitchens to delight young children who are eating there. The characters pay close attention to children, signing autographs and posing for photos.
There are five golf courses and a golf tournament to foot that is nine holes. If you are a guest of the Swan and Dolphin you are eligible for advanced tee times. These are very difficult golf courses and world famous.
The staff is dedicated to making your stay as memorable as possible. They are very friendly and professional. Employees are from all over the world. With the combination of their cultures and experiences help make this appeal a fine international destination.
Some of the other services that the Swan and Dolphin offer is a 24 hours convenience store, laundry, game rooms, concierge service, two malls, specialty shops and a kiosk where you can get your boarding pass for your flight home. They even have a service Limousine.
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is your home away from home. Is a wonderful book if you're considering a Disney vacation. No so can not go wrong with a stay in this beautiful complex. Thus, the package for children, make a reservation and discover the magic of Disney World.
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