what types of features and benefits do golf courses have?
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Golf courses offer grown men a chance to act like kids.  Golf is the adult version of that old grade school favorite, dodgeball.  I don't mean they are hitting balls at each other, but they are deciding who is "in" and who is "out".  If you aren't rich you are automatically "out".  A golf course is the "frat house" for grownups.  It is a place to tell tall tales and get each other with juvenile pranks and hijinks.  It is a place where bragging is excused, but humility never tolerated.  Most of all it is a place where it is socially acceptable to get plastered in the middle of the day.  An executive wouldn't be caught dead in a bar before 4:00 pm, but if he's hitting a little round white ball around, that's considered career advancement so bring on the refreshment cart, and if it doesn't get here fast enough, I've got a flask in my bag.  All in all I would say a golf courses' main benefit is it allows old men to be kids again as they drive their toy cars and carry big sticks.
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Ask Tiger Woods, as he's now in the course design business.\n\nYou question should be more specific...ie, how do you layout the topography (Auto CAD), or how do you move the dirt (heavy machinery) or what's a Redan hole? \n\nRedan holes are not at all uncommon in golf course architecture; in fact, many architecture aficionados would say that the Redan is the most copied hole on golf courses around the world.\n\nThis goes to show there's quite a bit behind course architecture, but study the Redan hole if you're serious about it. Check out the link below and go from there. I'm sure you'll be able to find more than you ever need to know on-line!
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There is a golf ball for each type of player.  Better players want more spin and control.  Most of the better and expensive balls have this, and they usually go about the same distance off of the driver.\n\nMediocre players(like me) usually want balls with a little less spin, which promotes hooks and slices.  Also price is a big factor since most mediocre players lose some balls during play.\n\nAnd there are also balls made for people with a slower swing speed. These tend to be softer balls.\n\nAccording to tests done by Consumer Reports, best balls for low handicappers include:\n-Nike One Black\n-Callaway HX Tour\n-Titliest Pro V1 and Pro V1x\n-Ben Hogan Tour Deep\n\nMid to high handicappers include:\n-Nike Power Distance Super Soft(Ranked very high and also affordable)\n-Callaway HX Hot\n-Pinnacle Gold Distance\n-Pinnacle Exception\n\nFor Lower Swing Speeds:\n-Titleist SoLo (Which I like cause I don't really lose distance off the tee, but it is soft around the green. Also I have a normal swing speed)\n-Precept Lady\n-Pinnacle Exception\n\nI say just try different balls that you feel suits your game. It will make a difference.
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rugby, soccer, and cricket.  There are, also, over 400 golf courses there.  Tennis is pretty popular, too.
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Technology has made golf balls travel farther than ever, resulting in an increase in damage to property and individuals from errant shots. Accordingly, golf clubs are addressing these claims by realigning tee boxes and installing barrier landscaping and fencing. Matt Martin, an attorney in the Addison Law Firm, handles a lot of these kinds of cases.\n\n“Owners need to understand that there is a potential for the golf course owner to be liable in these situations,” he cautions. “The laws are usually based on the nuisance theory—that the golf course owner has a duty to protect property owners from unreasonably dangerous activities that that will keep homeowners from a reasonable use and enjoyment of their house.”\n\nMartin recommends that owners identify the dangerous areas on the course, which he says can usually be singled out by the number of complaints received, and take action to remedy the problem.\n\n“They could realign or relocate a tee box or use strategic landscaping to keep golfers from cutting across someone’s property on a severe dogleg—or the owner could put up fences, trees or netting. They need to make sure that the course has open space easements. It is also a good idea to negotiate with real estate developers to put in restricted covenants that address the negative aspects of living next to a golf course.”\n\nIf a ball hit by a member or a daily-fee player damages a homeowner’s property or person, Martin advises that the owner immediately try to find out who hit the shot, because golfers are usually very willing to pay for their damages.
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Club head speed and solid contact.  go to www.pga.com improve your game section and you will find several articles about it
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Go to www.playgolfamerica.com and enter the zip code.  You will get a list of golf course plus what programs they offer.
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Here are some resources for golf course architecture:
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The best golf swing is the one that gets you the hole in one,the best golf swing is when you feel good about it, get the distance and the placement you desire, the pros can say do this or do this but you have to feel comfortable while you doing the motion and swing.\nIf you feel good and get the results that is the swing  that is best.
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Very good question. In the UK it used to be the case that if you wanted to play the game you had to be a club member. Now there are hundreds of clubs that welcome golfers on a "Pay and play" basis and membership really isn't necessary. However being a club member does give you a social group which you might enjoy and it will bring other privileges. If you want to join a "prestigious" club you will need to be a decent golfer and have plenty of loot. It could cost you upwards of £1500 a year, and you need to play a lot of golf to make this pay! Another option is to join one or more golf societies (there are hundreds) - these often play at lots of different courses and there is a social element as well. Subscriptions are usually nominal and green fees good value.\n\nThe traditional golf clubs can be very snobbish and not particularly welcoming to new members. Some even don't allow women members or segregate women in the clubhouse.\n\nYou pays your money and makes your choice. The atmosphere at some clubs is very good and if you enjoy competitions and are happy with familiar faces in the 19th hole then membership might be what you would like. If you just want to play the game from time to time there are other options these days.
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Westin Mission Hills is nice.  They have two courses on site.  There are plenty more in the general area.\n\nLa Quinta, Indian Wells, PGA West......are all also top notch.
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I play golf because it's fun, and you can never be "perfect" so you can always improve. Plus if your into buisness it's a very handy place to talk to possible buisness partners. Also a lot of people play it, so you could meet potential friends.
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22% you can go to Golf 20/20 and find a lot of great industry information.  Check out the Industry research and past conferences. \nhttp://www.golf2020.com/industryreports.asp
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You can go to www.playgolfamerica.com and put in the local zip code.  You will get a list of golf courses in that area.  I would try calling them and asking.
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Of course! But not golf. Unless you do it Polo style and run through the entire course taking swipes at your ball. Even if you don't rent a golf cart, the stopping and going of walking a golf course doesn't provide good enough sustained exercise to actually be called exercise. Oh, and throwing horse shoes probably wouldn't be too beneficial either. Play tennis, that'll rock your exercise world.
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Offering Programs: \n     Deer Park Country Club \nOglesby IL  \n X     X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X     \n \n  \n http://www.playgolfamerica.com/index.cfm?action=search
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Its really hard to say because all courses are different lengths and widths, but a fair average would be in the area of 6,500,000 sq yards.\n\nA golf course would consume about the same area as a football stadium with surrounding parking lots.\n\nThis would make a golf course about 2 sq miles.