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Golf Hacks to Become a Master in the Game – Swing Away

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Image Credit: The Els Club Malaysia

Golf is played in various parts of the world even though it is often regarded as a game of the west places such as Malaysia are also famous for the sport in the Asian region. Golf courses in Johor have been famous with both the local elite as well as expats. The golf playing community often stick to meeting at a designated golf club, one of the options available in the region is The Els Club Malaysia.

There are numerous ways to master the game and some of them are best-kept secrets. Well you can begin your tricks by walking to the course – known as toasting the ball – a warmed up ball stands a better chance of travelling a greater distance. A great hack if you play in colder climates. Another prep tip is to spray deodorant on your hands before the game. A plastic bucket could well protect your clubs than an expensive carry-on. Another tip is to put on your rain gloves even if it’s not raining. One of the oldest rules is to prep your club on a repair tool than on your hand to keep your hands clean to avoid any slipping later on during the game!

One tip is to carry an extra pair of laces in your bags as there is a high chance of busting a link while on course. A carpenter’s nail is a great way to clean the groove as well as it comes in handy as a ball marker. A snow brush in the trunk could also come in handy as a cleaning tool if the spikes had to forego a clean in the clubhouse. Another one for the game is probably regarded as the best towel trick ever. If there is a slight bend on your club’s shaft then rub a golf towel up and down vigorously this will heat up the shaft and allow you to straighten the bend.

 

Why You Should Fall in Love with Golf – It’s Not Just For the “Oldies”!

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Image Credit: The Els Club Malaysia

When you hear the word ‘golf’, what comes into your mind? Most probably it will be an image of a bunch of senior citizens hanging out at the country club, hitting a few holes and talking about the good old days right? Well, you’re wrong. Golf isn’t just for the “oldies” anymore. It’s fast becoming one of the hottest games to play. Surprised? Here’s why you should fall in love with golf.

It makes the perfect sport to chill out with your buddies. Imagine escaping into somewhere exotic for a vacay and chilling out with your best pals while teeing off. Sounds good? A lot of people thinks so too that it’s fast becoming one of the latest trends in travelling. Many globe trotters are now booking holidays in places like Malaysia where golf retreats are totally the rage. In tourist destinations like Kuala Lumpur and Johor, a golf course has been given a luxurious upgrade with places like The Els Club Malaysia, adding fine dining restaurants and café to the whole experience.

It’s an Olympic Sport. Golf returned back to the Olympics last year after an astounding 112-year break! So, maybe you won’t get a gold medal but you sure can try your hand scoring a few strikes.

It’s a Gentleman/ Gentlewoman’s game. At one point we have all had the experience of a fight breaking out at a game when it gets too competitive. This almost never happens in golf. Sure, you can get pretty competitive in golf, but there are certain forms of etiquette that needs to be followed if you want to play it right.

It’s a great workout. If you’re a ‘lazybones’ who wants to avoid tough workouts at the gym, golf is the game for you. Golf courses usually cover about 30 to 200 acres. This means, that though you will be using a golf cart, there’ll be plenty of walking around and that will result in plenty of calories being burnt. Carry your clubs yourself and you’ll burn even more. With all that walking, carrying and not to mention the swinging, you’ll be burning close 1000 calories per game!

And finally, you can drink while you play! Need there be any other reason to love this game? Unlike all the other sports, golf gives you the chance to grab some drinks while you play. So, it’s plenty of swinging, good times!

 

This is Why You Should Love Playing Golf – The Sport That’s All the Rage in Malaysia Now

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Playing Golf, Image Credit: The Els Club Malaysia

One upon a time, golf was considered to be the sport of retired men who would get together to talk about old times and enjoy a quiet round of teeing off. However, times have changed and golf has now become a sport that is enjoyed by all, young and old alike. It’s also becoming quite popular in Malaysia and in many of the major cities like Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Johor, a golf course is not so hard to find as there are plenty of options to choose from. Some golf courses like the ones by The Els Club Malaysia have restaurants, events and meeting facilities in order to create a ‘golfing paradise’ to its guests. So, why is it so popular? Read on to see why…

Boosts Fitness – Golf, for many years has been considered to be a ‘soft sport’. This is such a misconception as it is now found be good for your fitness by helping burns those calories, Keep heart rate up and improves your vision. It also helps you get rid of stress. Chilling out with your other golfing buddies in an open and natural environment, is an experience that can release endorphins and relieve all that pent up tensions from those nasty deadlines at work.

Lower-Risk of Injury – If watching rugby, football and even cricket matches sends chills down your spine; golf is the sport for you. There’s zero risk of getting injured unless if you count the risk of falling while walking through the course or being eaten by a crocodile while trying to retrieve the ball from the pond! LOL Just kidding. So you see there’s no risk at all. However, though it doesn’t incur much physical strain you would be concentrating a lot as golf is a sport that requires coordination, strategy and accuracy.

Plenty of Bonding Time – All that time spent on the golf course gives you much needed time for bonding. It can also be the perfect date, don’t you think? If you got a big client that you need to impress, you can treat them to a luxurious golf day out.

So, you see there are quite a few reasons that you should definitely fall in love with playing golf!

 

Golf Course; Where a Great Game Started – Tee away

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Golf Course, Image Credit: Els Club Malaysia

Get ready to tee off and learn about the various parts in a game of golf! Golf in Malaysia is quickly becoming a popular and favourite past time amongst locals and tourists who visit the country. With over 200 golf courses in the country, it is the most ideal location for golfing enthusiasts and those eager to get their hands on a golf club and tee away in a course. In Johor, golf course options are varied, all of which offer breath taking sceneries such as The Els Club Malaysia. Professional golfers and amateurs can opt to play a game either by the lush highlands or by the coast of the South China Sea, as they not only play the game but also enjoy their holiday in the tropical island. After a round of golf, players can spend the day lounging and enjoying the many facilities and services offered at these golf clubs.

The game of golf was said to date back to 1497, and originated from a game played in Scotland during the 15th century, where the golfers would hit a pebble around a course that was complete with rabbit runs, sand dunes and tracks with the aid of a caveman type club or a stick. Golf courses today have a course of about 9 to 18 holes complete with hazards, sand bunkers and others. Golf courses are usually 90% of green, well manicured lawns, however the use of bunkers and sand traps are usually artificial.

There are a lot of rules when playing a game of golf and plenty of etiquette one must follow during the game such as keeping up with the pace of the game, not disturbing other players, not parking on the green or not standing close to the player who’s currently hitting the ball.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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