History of Golf: In 1788, one of the greatest days in sports, the firstgolf course was built in Scotland. Scotland is considered to be the birthplaceof golf.
The game of golf began its destiny in time towards becoming populararound the world. This weird and complex game did not reach the United Statesuntil 1844, in New York, where the first golf course was built. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Category:MiscellaneousPaper Title:History of GolfText:In 1788, one of the greatest days in sports, the first golf course was builtin Scotland. Scotland is considered to be the birthplace of golf. The game ofgolf began its destiny in time towards becoming popular around the world. Thisweird and complex game did not reach the United States until 1844, in New York,where the first golf course was built.
Some where in time the game of golf lostits prestige in the United States. The professionals are mostly the only onesthat treat this game how it should be treated. Some Americans have no respectand have no idea what they are doing to the game. The Scottish are verydifferent because they understand and treat the game how it should be treated,with prestige and etiquette. Golfers that have taken up the game in the statesjust don’t have the same attitude towards the game. I wish people would realizehow the game is supposed to be played and treated.
I think one of the main reasons golf is taken more serious in Scotland isbecause it originated there and everyone was taught to play it the correct way. In Scotland, you will never see anyone throwing a club or damaging the turf. They always take great care of the course because they respect it. They know howrude it is to act like that and they are all about etiquette.
Everyone knowsthis is a “gentleman’s game”, as many people have called it. Theyliterally take it to heart, it is so impressive. When the Scottish play the gamethey follow the rules very strictly. They never touch the ball no matter howdifficult or unlucky spot it ends up in. If it gets buried in the high grass orcaught behind a tree, they won’t move it. They “play it where itlies”, as it is said.
They never bend the rules or shave strokes. They arecompletely honest with themselves and others. This type of behavior makes thegame so much more fair and enjoyable because they don’t cheat other people orthemselves. They take what they get and realize that it is a part of golf. The Americans, on the other hand, are a different story.
For the most partthey are totally opposite from the Scottish. I say most people because theprofessionals and some others understand and respect the game because they havebeen taught or brought up correctly. Too many people want to throw clubs anddamage the turf. It shows no respect and it makes them look like a fool.
Etiquette is a major part of golf and not enough people display it. TheAmericans also don’t like to follow the rules. They take the easy way out, totry to get an advantage. When you do that you are beating no one but your self. They are always moving the ball, trying to get the best possible spot.
Don’ttouch it, play it where it lies, that’s what this games is all about. They arealways bending the rules some way or shaving strokes. The worst part is theydon’t think it is cheating, they think it is okay. The Americans need to be morehonest because in the long run it will help them and their golf game so muchmore. I am a perfect example of why this is true. I used to be a typicalAmerican and play like everyone else does.
I didn’t realize this until one daywhen my dad caught me cheating when I was a freshman in high school. I would’verather got caught cheating by anyone else than my own father. It made me realizehow golf is supposed to be played, with etiquette and honesty. In conclusion I want everyone to realize how different these two cultures actbecause sometimes Americans think we know it all and do everything the rightway.
I am very thankful for the experience that I was in with my father. It mademe realize how everyone around me was just as foolish as I was. Us Americanscould learn a lot from the Scottish people. One of my dreams has always been toplay golf in Scotland. When I arrived here at Butler I learned that once everyfour years the golf team takes a summer trip to Scotland to play golf for twoweeks.
I will definitely make sure that I qualify to go on that trip.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
