What is Golf? How To Play Golf? Rules of Golf. Benefits of playing Golf.

 How to play golf?
 
   INTRODUCTION:

Game of golf frustrate you it seems too 

complicated to understand the rules of golf if I tell you there's a process of 

building a lifelong love of golf 

let's first understand what every beginner should know before they enter onto a golf course.

The object of golf:

The object of the game is to get your ball from the starting point or tee to the green into the hole the hole is marked by a flag the idea being you have to get your ball into the hole in his 

few shots as possible hole is not only 

the physical hole but also refers to the entire area from the tee to the green 

where the physical hole is so,

What do 

you need to play golf?

Golf balls golf clubs wooden T's gloves and a golf bag now let's understand.

Which Golf Club to use for which shot?

Driver Club its goal is to get the ball as far as possible towards the green hybrid Club getting shots of 150 yards plus airborne 

2 - 9-iron hitting towards the green 

usually from 120 to 190 yards away use the low number 2 irons for longer shots higher number irons for shorter shots wedges hitting short high shots from near the green or from sanh muckers putter rolling the ball into the hole after it's on the green or occasionally from just off the green,

Golf Rules:

To enjoy a game of golf entirely you must know the rules of golf the ball must be hit using standard clubs from the start of each hole to the green and ultimately into the hole which is marked by the flag players strike the ball in turn with the farthest away from the hole going first at the start of a new hole whoever took the least shots on the preceding hole shall go first the penalty for a lost ball is one stroke in this includes balls struck out of bounds or into water hazards you have five minutes to search for your ball and the penalty is both stroke one shot if the ball is lost in additionally distance you play again from your original starting position if it goes out of bounds or into the water players can use up to only fourteen clubs players cannot seek advice from anyone other than their partner or caddy the ball should be played as it is found you must not move break or bend anything fixed or growing other than to assume your normal stance to improve the lie your ball your line of sight or your area of swing on the putting green a player can mark lift and clean his ball so long as it is replaced exactly where 

it was players may also repair ball 

marks or hole plugs but not spike marks that are on the putting line.

Golf scoring term:

Golf has its own language ace means hole-in-one par means the predetermined number of strokes that a scratch golfer should require to complete a hole birdie means one stroke under par on a hole bogey means one stroke over par on a hole double bogey means two strokes over par on a hole Eagle means two strokes under par on a hole albatross or double eagle means three strokes under par on a hole.

How to Win Golf?

Most pro events use the stroke play system events are held over for days in the winner is the player who completes 72 holes for rounds of 18 in the fewest number of shots we hope you learned golf rules and now you know how to play golf properly.

Top 10 Health Benefits Of Playing Golf:

Golf is a sport played by over 55 

million people worldwide the allure of wealth is not the only reason people play golf it also comes with a slew of health benefits counting down the top 10 health benefits of playing golf

1. Strengthens your bladder
 
We are starting the list off with the most unorthodox health benefit but playing golf can actually strengthen your bladder this one may be a hard one for you to believe but when you're on the golf course playing around with 18 holes you may not have the luxury of frequent bathroom breaks as a result you train yourself to hold your bladder which then strengthens the bladder and also increases its capacity who knows it may come in handy on a rainy day to keep your pants dry.

2. Helps you sleep better

Cough can be a healthy remedy for those suffering from insomnia playing golf on a regular basis creates a healthy routine this helps your body to be able to better regulate its sleep cycle giving you better quality sleep improving your focus and daily functions you can say goodbye to all those sleepy meetings and say hello to your name on the company's board of directors.

3. Socializing

Humans are 

social creatures we love to mix around and meet new people golf is notoriously known as a sport that makes it easy to meet new people as we spend more time at the golf course we get to know the people who play there as well 

not to mention the popularity of using 

golf as a form of business meetings as weekend family events. 

4. Improves your vision

Golf balls travel up to speeds of 340 

kilometers per hour that's faster than that Ferrari you often dream about driving having to track a ball moving at that 

speed covering large distances 

is not as easy as it seems it requires precise movement tracking and focus which takes time and practice don't put 

those glasses down yet 

you'll probably still need them.

5. Stimulates the brain
 
The brain is a 

muscle that requires exercise as well playing golf helps 

maintain mental alertness 

in the form of weighing risk to reward of each shot keeping track of the scores as well as being mentally aware of all the intricacies involved with golf it is also a sport that is difficult to master ask 

any professional and they'll 

continuously be looking for ways to improve their game all this mental exercise increases blood flow to the brain increasing nerve cell connections improving memory as well in the process.

6. Reduces stress and anxiety

Golf is an 

open-air sport that is surrounded by nature with plenty of access to fresh air and vitamin D endorphin and serotonin levels are improved significantly which helps with reducing stress and anxiety while also improving mood the pleasing greenery and fresh air also calms the mind which helps with focus and mental relaxation.

7. Low risk sport

Golf is widely recognized as the lower risk spot compared to many other sports there's less stress on the joints as the swing can be adjusted accordingly to each player the games can be played at your own pace and for longer periods of time which is a unique characteristic of golf.

8. Exercise

Sports and exercise go hand in hand golf is no different a golf swing is a full body workout major muscle groups in the arms legs back abdomen chest and shoulders are all engaged during a golf swing the repetitive swinging during a round of 18 holes helps increase mobility and overall body strength on top of that walking 18 holes of golf also burns over 1200 calories which helps to stay fit which leads us to our next health benefit on this list.

9. Good for your heart
 
Studies 

have shown that walking on average of two and a half hours per day can help reduce the risk of heart attacks by 30 to 40 percent in an average round of 18-hour golf players walk a total of over 10 000 steps which equates to roughly 8 kilometers and about 2 hours of walking depending on your stride and speed all the more reasons to quit that gym membership and play golf every day. 

10. Live longer

When you combine all the health benefits we've mentioned on this list it all points towards one thing a longer and healthier life frequently playing golf increases your life expectancy by 7 years that's an additional 2555 rounds of 18 hole golf that you can play that rounds up our list of top 10 health benefits of playing golf leave a comment below if we've missed anything or if you found anything on this list surprising.