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By SportsLover, March 10, 2011 4:57 pm

Now that spring is almost here, it’s time to get excited about golf again! The courses are starting to open, and it’s time to get back on the green and do work.

I’ll be honest. I am terrible at the sport. I flail around when teeing off like a caffienated squirrel, and my idea of putting is to slide the ball into the hole, hockey style. There’s also a slight chance that I will use the same club for every hit if allowed. Golf isn’t my game.

Pictured: The calm before the flurry of misses

That being said, I can still appreciate the game of golf. There’s something relaxing about playing a leisurely, tactical sport outside. Golf courses are usually beautiful, and there’s just a feeling of laid back fun. You know. Until someone misses and hurls their club into a lake. Then there is swearing.

It’s fun to try. That’s what I like about the sport of golf. Every time I go, I learn a few more things that help improve my form, and allow me to enjoy the experience more. Plus, the atmosphere is usually awesome and relaxed. Who knows? Maybe if I keep it up, I’ll be competent someday.

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By SportsLover, October 1, 2010 4:08 pm

Everyone knows Tiger Woods has made his fair share of mistakes, but there is no doubt that a small portion of people are still rooting for the guy. He’s an underdog now; a fallen hero – he just needs to rise again like the pro we all know he is.

Sure he did some stupid stuff off the golf course, but that shouldn’t take away what he has done for the game. As a teenager he broke the sport out of the country-club mold that only rich white guys played.

He made the game accessible to everyone – no matter their age, race, or income. He brought an excitement to the course that had never before existed.

He showed emotion like no one ever had, and he brought in fans. The crowd felt the anguish of a missed putt and was just as excited as Tiger when he sunk crazy chip shots.

He was inspiring. He still is inspiring.

He went through a rough patch where the entire world hated him, and that was simply unfair. What he did should in no way distract from the great things he has done.

People seem to forget that this man has single-handedly put millions of his own dollars into countless charities. He has helped thousands of kids fall in love with the sport that no one ever paid attention to.

And the players, they get million-dollar paychecks when they win becuase Tiger made that possible. He brought the excitement, which brought fans and in walked the sponsors who make the prize money possible.

All that becuase of some college kid with a gift. He made a mistake and everyone in the crowd – his so called fans – started throwing rocks. He still did those things, and what he does in his personal life is none of anyone’s business.

The focus should be golf and the great things Tiger has done for it and in it and how he has used his celebrity to help people all over the country. The public ridicule has no doubt affected Tiger’s game; everyone does better when they know people believe in them.

So Tiger, you have fans who believe in you, and want to see you succeed and win…and show all those nay-sayers who’s the best.

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By SportsLover, 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.