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By Sports Addict, June 30, 2010 10:12 am

Golfing, for many, is a sport worth watching and participating in, but for others it is just a boring sport that no one wants to watch. Whatever your view on the game of golf may be, many people tend to agree on one thing: Miniature Golf is something entirely different and more enjoyable. People who know nothing about real golfing or simply just do not like the sport, find themselves paying for a round of mini-golf at popular courses near their homes.

What is it about this low-key, “mini” sport that demands the attention of so many who never even consider the “normal-size” sport!? Many people find it fun to play on the fake green grass, putting through castles, and other themed obstacles. Some mini golf courses are indoor and some are outdoor; some are even glow-in-the-dark. Most of these course include some sort of small-scale water or sand trap. People enjoy coming and being able to walk around the course at a leisurely pace talking with friends or dates as they still continue to do something enjoyable.

This sport is based on actual golf, but it sure seems like a different sport entirely. These mini-golf courses are about one-tenth the size of normal golf courses. Actually, the first mini-golf course was created for women in Scotland in 1867. Women became interested in the game of golf, but were unable to play it because the heavy swing of the club would portray them as too violent for a female in that era. Thus, a smaller course was created and in the years to come, mini-golf courses began to be more popular as hotels provided these putting greens for the pleasure of their guests.

Miniature golfing is also known by many other names, especially in some other countries. Here are a few of those alternate names: mini-golf, midget golf, goofy golf, shorties, extreme golf, crazy golf, adventure golf, and mini-putt. Whatever the name, whatever you call it; if you’ve never been mini-golfing, it is definitely something you need to try out! And if you have been, well maybe it’s time you go again.

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By Sports Addict, April 8, 2010 10:42 am

As Tiger Woods is preparing to make his return to golf after a 5 month break, due to a Thanksgiving car wreck and a world wide sex scandal, Nike has come out with a commercial of the golfer in hopes to regain the image that he once had.

The commercial is only in black and white and it portrays a calm, humble woods, with no sound but the voice of his late father, Earl, asking him if he has learned anything.

The commercial is really well done. From an advertising and marketing perspective, Nike hit this right down the middle of the fairway with help from the Wieden+Kennedy ad agency.

However, just because it is what the people will want to see, will this be effective in helping him restore his image and the faith of golf enthusiasts every where? I believe so. But it will not be as important as something else: winning.

Let’s use Kobe Bryant for a perfect example. Not only was he all over the news, but he had RAPED a girl. That is right. He forcefully made her submit to his sexual desires. Let’s look at where he is now. California and most of America love him and think that he is better than Michael Jordan. However, the reason for his success = winning.

This will be the same case for Tiger. If he gets out and starts winning tournaments, especially majors, this will all be swept under the rug.

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By Sports Addict, March 24, 2010 8:28 am

Tiger Woods will be making his return to the world of golf at the Masters. Was anyone actually surprised by this? I think not.

Tiger has always tried to keep his life very private, and now everybody knows why. He has never loved having the media follow him everywhere he goes. That is exactly why he has chosen to make his debut this year at Augusta National, the site of the Masters. Continue reading 'Tiger Woods Return At Masters'»