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An Interpretation of G.O.L.F.
G is Green,
O is Oxygen¡BL is Light¡BF is Friendship¡C
Course
The length of a
standard golf course extends from 5940 to 6400 meters with varied
width, covering an area about 60 hectare. There are 18 holes in
total dotted in the area with a span of about 100-600 yards between.
Tee, fairway and the hole make up a golf course. Within tee area
there are three parallel lines for tee off with different distance
from the hole; the farest is for experienced golfers while the middle
line and the nearest line respectively for male golfers and female
golfers. The fairway ahead of the tee area leads to the green, the
best route also; two sides along the fairway are rough, woods and
bunkers. The cupped hole in the green is for the final push.
Handicapped Area¡GThe area deliberately arranged with bunker,
water pond or brook, etc. to make golfing more challenging and demanding.
Hole: The ball is supposed to fall in for a final touch.
There is a cup inside 4.5 inches in diameter and 4 inches in depth.
Flag: The removable flag is positioned in the center of the
hole, bearing the number of sequence of a hole indicating
the direction for golfers far away from green. Usually the yellow
flag is for holes from number 1-9 and red flag for holes number
10-18.
Golfing Rule Basics
Each round of golfing
starts from the first hole to the 18th hole in sequence. The number
of par the golfer takes for getting the ball into holes accounts
for the game result. The standard par is the number of shots the
golfer needs to take to get the ball into hole. The standard par
varies by the size of a course. The standard par for a male golfer
is: 3 pars within 250 yards, 4 pars within 251-470 yards and 5 pars
beyond 471 yards whereas for a female golfer: 3 pars within 210
yards, 4 pars within 211-400 yards, 5 pars 401-570 yards and 6 pars
beyond 571 yards. Usually a golf course makes up with four 3-par
hole, four 5-par hole and ten 4-par hole.
Dress for Golfer
The collared shirt
with trousers and golfer's shoes are required.
Number of Players (a group)
1-4 golfers form
a group. The club often arrange for the number of golfers for a
group and the course for you.
Trainer
The trainer is available
in most clubs with tuition at about HKD $500-1000(per hour)¡Asubject
to the charging standard of local club. Making appointment is required
for a tuition meantime when you make booking of golfing.
Duration of Tee Time
Around 4 hours for
usual days while 6 hours or above in weekends and holidays, subject
to the availability of course booking.
Tee Off Time
Up to the appointed
with the club.
Best Season For Golfing
In low altitude
areas, golfing can be enjoyed all year round yet the best season
is from September to May.
Golf Cart
Golf cart is available
in most clubs while driving license is required. Cart rental is
about HKD 200/ 18 holes.
Practice Course
Each golf club has
a course for golfing practice that charges about HKD $30-50 (per
basket of balls)
Caddie
A caddie is a helping
hand for the golfer to carry clubs and to observe shooting positions.
The caddie fee does not include the tip for caddie, which is offered
in an amount by your will.
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