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The Rules of Golf of the Royal and Ancient, that little booklet that looks like a cumbersome program of instructions for the most sophisticated electronic devices that run the house, closer to the fan base in its 2008 edition.
New rules, new decisions and all explained in a simple way is new ahead for next year. Paul Chavez, Chairman of the Rules of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation appreciates the changes.

Will a change in rules R & A will be for all the world?
Yes The USGA, the body that controls the United States and Mexico, and the Royal and Ancient, which controls the world, agree every four years to update or modify the Rules of Golf, and every two years for the Book Decisions. This year has hit double work. When will enter into force? Our intention is to take effect from 1 January. We have one last meeting at the Club Las Pinaillas, Albacete, and we will not leave there until we finish all the work. In simple terms, what have been fundamental changes? The main basis of the rules has changed in two respects: first, the better application of existing rules, and secondly, to adjust the penalties.

Two substantial variations that affect almost all the rules. It has also been tried in a language easy and affordable to all. And the big news of the rulebook this year is that within it, in the first pages, there is a compendium of the most basic rules and a fast and effective consultation. What rules change and we can affect the players amateurs? I am going to list it easy for everyone to understand. – Identify the ball: the ball must be identified in a hazard. From now you can make, play, lifting the ball and identify it and put it back into place (you could not before). This concept affects primarily Rule 15. – Rule 19. A ball moving, stopped or deflected by the caddy or any of your computer (typically the case that the obstacle to take a ball hits you yourself, or misplaced bag or caddy, etc.), used to have a two-stroke penalty is now reduced to one. – punches not accumulate (eg Rule 20). You do not earn penalties for playing a ball that should not be. Read the rest of this entry »

As the commandments taught in the catechism, the etiquette of golf when the ball is short street not two, but three: hold harmless the integrity of the golfers, the state of the field caring for the enjoyment of all and maintain a proper pace of play. We went on.

1 – Looking for the ball: The first objective, and be among amateur golfers is to find our ball. Suppose we have followed either the fall, we took some benchmark-a tree, post …- but still the little white ball does not appear. Although legal, it is quite elegant exhausting five minutes if we are delaying our partners. If we do, and if there is any departure from behind, the right would give way.

2 – Turn Based: As you know all professionals and should know the fans, the player who is farthest from the hole is the first hit. Thus, the ideal is to be fully prepared to strike when our turn.

3 – Place or place: Leaving aside the rules of how, when, where and why they can lift and place the ball in terms of the label must rely on common sense. If the ball is fairly playable and we are not in contention for the Open with Phil Mickelson, playing without a mark of respect would be appropriate at the time of departure. Read the rest of this entry »

We present the rules of golf, rules of golf. These rules are drafted by the Committee of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews.
We help you to clarify all these doubts about the rules of golf originate along our parties and that it is sometimes difficult to know the right decision about the rules of golf.

Throughout these pages you will see some decisions about the different rules of golf are editing, clarifications on unclear or decisions can sometimes be curious and even decisions that in principle could be considered against their own rules of golf .
The rules of golf are the eternal unknown to most golfers. In most cases this ignorance of the rules of golf is derived from their complexity and the interrelated over a given time may be different rules of golf with others.

Our objective is to bring the rules of golf fans, so the golf rule book no longer the eternal now is unknown.

How do you play?
The rules of golf usually consist of a tour, during which the ball has to be entered on all the holes, which are numbered serially. In fields with 9 holes, there are two laps.

To get to complete a minimum number of shots spread the course of 9 or 18 holes (each hole is a point of arrival time), among which must circulate the ball, you need an excellent glance and a mastery of technique finish of the shots.

The victory will smile to the player or pair of players who will have used fewer strokes to comply with all mandatory stations represented by as many holes.

Basic golf rules
Win the hole the player to get him the ball in fewer strokes, tying the hole with the other player if they do both at the same number.
During the execution of the shot, the player must be careful to let the wrist elastic and flexible, not rigid, and seek to balance the body’s weight so that it is possible to give the ball hit the precise speed and the necessary power.

Rules of Golf
You can play golf so that it is won by the player who makes the return or returns with the least number of strokes (set of hits), or whoever wins the most holes (set of holes). This second form is usually played between two sides which may be each formed by a single player (single), two players against two others (foursome), a player against two others (threesome), with each side playing one ball.

They can also play several players at once, each with his ball, either independently, each player against each other (match three balls) or a player against the better ball of two or more (out of the best ball) or two players playing their best ball against the better ball of two other (party of four balls).

Extravagance
The Golf is a quiet, restful, can be practiced by the elderly if they are walkers and are in full fitness. It is also said that this sport has a certain touch of class and some snobbery.

Proof of this is an artificial island, land and lawns in the middle of a lake on 104 blocks of polystyrene, where golfers can achieve a more whimsical hole. It lacks detail for a perfect hole: it has its Arriete, its 6 trees, two bunkers and green.

What’s more, it has a pier where a small ferry docks is responsible for transporting the players. To further complicate the play, the hole float, number 14, is adrift and moves smoothly.

In what is certain is that if you already golf is a challenge to the aim, the pit lake takes the cake, a little sound, and … hit the water.

After being honored as the best golf destination in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2011, according to the criteria of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), which reflects the views of 350 operators about 50 countries, this nation has committed itself to enforcing the mark “Argentina” as a golf destination in various international fairs to attract more travelers looking for this segment, which is distinguished by its high purchasing power.

Today, in addition to 320 golf courses in Argentina are about 10 specialized agencies that combine tourism and golf offerings. Last season, the business grew 15% and for 2011 a turnover of close to $ 2 million alone in Buenos Aires, where companies such as Golf and Tour, Patagonia Discover Golf Golf and argue that this figure covers only sales green fees (permits to play) and sport-related benefits.

In a long article on the subject published by Clarin, managers of these firms corroborate that visitors entering the country to play golf spend up to four times more than a tourist “traditional.”

The offer is focused on the “golf day”, which includes guides, entry to the courts, clubs, caddies, electric carts to get around in court, a snack and even a champagne toast after the game. “A benefit of this type can cost between $ 80 and U.S. $ 300,” says Matthew Ronconi, Buenos Aires Golf and Tour. Read the rest of this entry »

The golf is one of the most popular sports around the world, proof is the large number of golf courses that exist in different countries around the world, many of them in five-star resorts that welcome tourists that, coming from anywhere in the world, seeking the best courses to play their favorite sport.

The situation in Spain as a golf destination is more than acceptable and they address many of the tourists from the center of Europe thanks to its good climate, proximity, and plenty of golf courses. But faced with the classic tourist areas where they are located many of the most famous golf courses are other destinations that are among the best for fans of the sport and also have the added beauty of its landscapes and its people, such as the Czech Republic .

The number of golf courses in the Czech Republic 87, and new ones continue to emerge dream enclaves in and around the palaces, castles and spas. A good example is found in the Karlstejn Golf Resort is located near the castle medieval the same name, which you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley Berounka, and so only a few minutes drive from Prague.

In addition to numerous prestigious tournaments that come together in the country, choosing the Czech Republic as a destination for golfers is relatively cheap for tourists. Those who want to enjoy the sport in this country are eligible for the program 1 to 2 players fee “which also co-participates CzechTourism.

Kenya is a country that is not only perfect for nature safaris, but in recent years has improved its facilities to become one of the greatest golf destinations in the continent, something that certainly is attractive to many of tourists who come to Kenya and are currently enjoying this great sport. What is striking is not the fact of playing golf, but to have the opportunity to practice this sport in such a privileged place like Kenya.

It is one of the great experiences that have left to live and is a good way to get the most from a trip to Kenya, a country that certainly deserves a lot of grief and that is one of the great destinations to take it into account in case you want to play golf in a place so natural, especially because you will surely enjoy the experience as enjoyable as making a safari.

The opportunity to play golf in Kenya is very interesting for many tourists who want to enjoy this sport in a place as unique as it can be in Kenya, surrounded by nature. The golf facilities at present are high quality and are great for many tourists come to them to enjoy a classic game that is becoming popular for tourists who make a trip to Kenya’s land, an incredible place.

Golfers are in luck because Green Cantabria, golf Fair, returns this year with Santander. This will be its second edition and it seems that, despite the success it achieved the first edition, it will be much better, so do not be missed Mood Escape to four days!

This is a great opportunity to enjoy golf for inhabitants of Santander and for those who are staying in a hotel in Santander in the second half of June as this year will be held from 14 to 17 or 17 to June 20. And the place where it will be held in the Exhibition and Congress Santander.

If anyone is still not know the origins of this event, organizers explained that emerged out of the need and demand that had been calling the golf world to have such an event and that is why he was “born in 2009 continuo and clear commitment to the goal of becoming a meeting point and reference for hobbyists, professionals and companies “and everything seems to indicate that it is achieving its goal.

And the next question might be and why Santander? The answer is quite simple: Cantabria is a community dedicated to golf, as it has the largest number of courses per capita federal as well as a large number and variety of facilities suitable for this sport and a lot of clubs and schools . And if this were not enough, remember that some of the most important golf players out of here, as is the case of Severiano Ballesteros and Ramon Sota. Read the rest of this entry »

Golf tourism has increased in our country and is a key hub for tourism in general. For this reason, five golf courses in the province of Tarragona and seven resorts have presented the Association of Golf Destination Costa Daurada and Pitch & Putt to make known the good supply of the area in this sector.

Since the association established the golf tourist spending per day is about 150 euros, being much larger than the left by sun and beach tourists. Spain has important areas of golf, most of which are concentrated mainly in Andalusia. But the Costa Dorada, which is known for its beaches sea, also has exception fields should be enhanced.

Outside Spain, the association said that countries like Scotland and Ireland are very advanced in this tourism because they offer outstanding golf courses with years of tradition. The advantage of the Costa Dorada is that, thanks to good weather, you can play golf all year round.

For many areas specific packages created just for this activity, so that attracts entrepreneurs and athletes from all parts of Europe. One of the priorities of the new partnership is to create a catalog of fall and a reservation center from which to manage the travel, both domestic and international tourists. Read the rest of this entry »

Brazil offers tourists a wide variety of activities you can do while on vacation. We know that the beaches of Brazil are often the most requested destination when traveling to this country, although there are new activities that are being released and that Brazil is getting very hard to be popular activities among tourists who visit the country. I speak of course, which is an activity or sport that is gaining ground rapidly in Brazil.

Brazil has a very good time promoting the golf, building locations to practice and offering visitors interesting deals that include golf. It is a way of attracting tourists to a sport that will become increasingly popular in the coming years.

Tourists who come to Brazil with the intention of playing golf , you’ll be pleasantly surprised how good this country has facilities for it. You have many options around the country to enjoy this sport so popular and spend holidays practicing your favorite sport.