September 29th, 2010
The Secrets behind Golf’s Enduring Appeal
Golf is one of the most popular participation sports on the planet, with around 60 million people playing a regular basis on more than 31,000 courses dotted around the world.
It is thought that around 1.7 million people in the UK alone regularly enjoy the game. So what is it exactly that makes golf such an enduringly appealing way to spend the time?
Perhaps the main appeal of golf is the stimulating challenge it offers, and the chance to get out in the fresh air and enjoy a competitive activity in diverse new surroundings.
Contrary to what many non-golfers may believe, golf is actually an extremely physical sport and an excellent way to stay fit. The average 18-hole course involves walking between 6 and 7 kilometres, and the action of hitting a golf ball works muscles that might never otherwise be used.
Unlike many other sports, golf is one of the few where age does not count against you. The sport can be enjoyed by young and old alike, and many players find that their game actually improves as they get older and gain more experience.
Golf is also one of the few competitive sports that can be played individually or in a group. Many enjoy the personal challenge of playing alone and bettering previous scores, but playing in a group can be a hugely enjoyable, competitive and social experience.
For many players, the round of golf itself is only a small part of the experience. Experiencing new locations, visiting local landmarks and enjoying an area’s nightlife are often just as important as the actual round of golf.
This is why golf package holidays are so popular at the moment. They allow golfers to combine their round with a stay in a luxury hotel, with add-ons such as car-hire providing the opportunity to go on excursions and enjoy the surrounding area.
Some of these packages offer the chance to play on well-known courses, many of which have hosted major competitions and have been trodden by some of the stars of the game.
Golf courses that host package holidays also tend to have excellent facilities for non-golfers, which makes them ideal destinations for both family holidays and breaks with groups of friends.






