ith over 32,000 golf courses in the world, with half of them located in the United States, it is estimated that over 100 million people participate in the sport on an international level.For most, it is a favourite pastime but for many, it is a serious profession. The game is most popular in Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Canada, Wales, United States, Sweden, and England. The number of courses in new territories is increasing rapidly. For example the first golf course in the People’s Republic of China only opened in the mid-1980s, but by 2005 there were 200 courses in that country.
     The professional sport was initially dominated by British golfers, but since World War I, America has produced the greatest quantity of leading professionals. Other Commonwealth countries such as Australia and South Africa are also traditional powers in the sport. Since around the 1970s, Japan, Scandinavian and other Western European countries have produced leading players on a regular basis. The number of countries with high-class professionals continues to increase steadily, especially in East Asia. South Korea is notably strong in women’s golf.The last decade or so has seen a marked increase in specialised golfing vacations or holidays worldwide. This demand for travel which is centred around golf has lead to the development of many luxury resorts which cater to golfers and feature integrated golf courses.
    Golf is the ideal book for all lovers of the sport from beginners to seasoned veterans and includes the history of the game, how to play, major tours, resorts and the great’s of the game.

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