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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Perks Of Playing Golf

By Amarea Fulkakis

Sports are an essential part of man's life. This can be seen in the popularity of various games being promoted left and right. Ball games are very famous, especially if played by opposing teams, as shown by the wild reception of fans during basketball, football and volleyball tournaments. If you want proof, you only have to look at the box office receipts of playoff games during the last season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States. For a more global scale, refer to the World Cup events where football enthusiasts from different European, African, Latin American and Asian countries attend in droves to watch their countrymen play with all their hearts.

Another popular ball game that receives much attention is golf. Although this can be played by a single individual or a team, it has nevertheless garnered sponsorship and viewers because of its reputation as a sport for gentlemen.

The goal is so simple that even a child could do it. A player, or more fondly known as a golfer, aims to hit the ball in a hole. From a teeing box, he will carry out a long distance shot or a drive. From there, he will utilize an assortment of strikes, like a layup, an approach, a green or a putt so that the ball will enter the hole. To the ordinary reader, this will seem like an easy task. However, when you factor in the wrath of Mother Nature like heavy winds, strong rains and even the occasional thunderstorm, you will definitely be up for a challenge. If you think it is hard, just imagine what professional players have to go through when every shot they make is being applauded or booed by a legion of fans and critics.

Nevertheless, despite the challenges in this particular sport, an increasing number of people are still enticed to participate and become masters at it. This should not really come as a surprise since it presents many advantages. Read on for the benefits that may be reaped while playing this awesome game.

The first advantage is that it can be a good physical workout for the body. When one swings his club and hits the ball, he stretches his side muscle. With the proper body mechanics, he becomes more flexible and tones his upper body quite well. Golf is also a great cardiovascular exercise especially if one chooses to walk briskly from one hole to another.

Second, one can socialize with his peers while playing the game, thereby inducing moments of rest and relaxation. It takes the mind of a person into a different level, leaving all his cares and worries behind in the office or at home. The green fairway is also a perfect way to meditate because it can bring rejuvenation to the tired and weary soul.

For those who are inclined entrepreneurially, it can serve as a good start in negotiating business deals. In fact, most high-flying career executives prefer starting and closing transaction while in the middle of the game. Therefore, if one intends to heed this particular advice, he should brush up on his golfing skills right now.

The third advantage of playing golf is it can inculcate virtues of patience, hard work and prudence. It is not merely a physical game that requires brawn. It is also a mental game that requires careful analysis and consideration, especially in choosing the clubs to be used, in assessing the weather condition and in taking note of the perfect time to tee. - 21392

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