Golf Greens

While the goal of golf is to hit the ball into a hole there are many little rules and protocols

that one must follow to be a good and courteous player.

To begin a round of golf you have to set up your ball in the teeing box. It is important

to have a good grip and stance in order to hit the ball accurately when you want it to

go. There are several types of swings including takeaway, backswing, impact swing,

downswing and follow through. Once you leave the tee the goal is to get the ball to the

green where you can putt it into the hole.

When you hit the ball with a club into the air there are many things that influence its

trajectory. You might end up close to the hole, in water or sand. The goal is to avoid the

traps and get as close to the hole as possible.

Golf requires a certain amount of equipment in order to play. You need clubs, balls, tees,

a bag for starters. Then you might choose to use a golf cart. As far as clubs go you can

only carry a defined number clubs that may be either woods, putters, drivers, wedges

and hybrids.

As far as the rules of play the first rule to remember is to know the rules. There are

general rules in playing golf but there may also be specific rules at the course you are

playing. If you do not know these rules you may be penalized and that would make for

an unhappy golfing experience.

While golf is a test of attitude, mental strength and strategy you will be continually tested

by various conditions and understanding and complying with the specific regulations of

certain courses. But that is part of the challenge. Rules affect and change by match play,

number of shots, order of play, line of play, legitimacy of strokes, stroke information,

water hazards and other obstructions.

While knowing the rules is an important aspect of playing golf it does not end there.

You have to master the concepts of swings, how water, grass, air and sand behave

and affect the ball. Understanding these concepts separates the professional from the

amateur player.

Golf is a fun game to play. It can be challenging, time consuming and expensive. But if

you have the patience you can develop your game to where you have an enjoyable time

playing and competing with your friends and club members.

The Cervino Golf Course is in the shadow of the Alps and is Europe’s highest golf

course. Recently expanded to eighteen holes the course was built by Donald Harradine

in 1955. Located in Italies Valle d’Aosta and close to the Matterhorn the recent

expansion was in response to its popularity of golfers. The addition is designed by Luigi

Rot Caremoli, an Italian architect. Not only are they adding nine holes they are rebuilding

two holes from the existing nine. New bunkers are being strategically added. As the

newest nine holes are at the foot of the Matterhorn they are quite flat.

The project when completed will have the eighteen hole golf course at over five

thousand meters in elevation. The Cervino Golf cours is a par sixty-nine with a 129 slope

rating. This is a wonderful place to play golf as it is in a natural setting where you may

be playing in ice and snow. Natural elements are features on every hole that include

flowers, trees, rocks, ditches and the river. Built to USGA specifications it is the first

eighteen hole golf course in Valle d’Aosta.

Both families who enjoy golfing together as well as avid golfers look to Europe for some

of the most exciting, fun and action courses. European golf courses are destinations that

are both popular and exclusive and provide you the opportunity to experience the real

pleasure of the game of golf. You will follow in the footsteps of many current and former

golfing greats on the European courses.

The Ballybunion Golf Club is in Country Kerry, Ireland and ranked one of the top golf

courses in Europe. There are actually two courses the Cashen Course and the Old

Course. If you choose to travel to Ireland to play one of these courses you will not be

disappointed. Established in 1893 the Old course is located on the Oceanside and is

one of the most beautiful courses you will play. Features of the course include uphill

and downhill spots but is really identified by the natural and wild landscapes. There are

challenging contours that make this center of tournaments for the world class golfers.

This course challenges the experienced golfers as it is difficult to master. In 1982 the

Cashen opened to the general public. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and featured

in golfing magazines.

If you are looking for some of the best golf courses in the world start in Europe.

The Canadian golf course the Hilton Tucson is a Par 72 and relatively short course

layout. But don’t be deceived this course is challenging an alluring much like a high

desert golf course. The real challenge of this course lies in the natural terrain. The

fairways meander around and through arroyos and ravines making it demanding

strategically.

If you want to perform well at the Hilton Tucson then you need to choose your clubs

wisely. You have very little room for error on this course if you want to have a low

score. The diversity of the Hilton Tucson Course in Canada includes doglegs, extensive

mounding, and elevations that change from tee to green. You do have several birdie

opportunities on many of the par four holes if you are willing to take some risks. But

beware you may end up with an unplayable lie.

On this eighteen hole golf course the eighth hole is considered its signature. It is one

hundred eighty-three yards and considered to be one of the toughest par three holes in

Tucson.

The Hilton Tucson is a six thousand two hundred eighty-two yard course from the

longest tee and a par seventy-two. It is rated at sixty-nine point seven and has a 132

slope rating and features Bermuda grass.

The Hilton opened in 1982 and was designed by Jeff D Hardin and Greg H Nash and is

managed, of course, by Hilton Hotels.

Fees range from $99 to $125 and includes cart rental. If you are from out of town you

can stay at the Hilton Conquistador Resort or the Golf Travel’s Tucson Hotel & Resort.

Be sure you check with the resort for any changes in fees or recommendations for the

best times to make your reservations.

You can reach Tucson from by air on airlines Alaskan Air, Northwest Air, Southwest Air,

US Air, Delta and United. The nearest airport is TUS, Tucson International.

You should be able to find many deals combining air and hotel accommodations so be

sure to shop around.

If you are looking for a fun and challenging golf course to play while in Canada look no

further than the Hilton Tucson Canada. If a trip to Canada is in your future and you are a

golfer you don’t want to miss out on playing at this unique and challenging course.