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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