Golf Trails

It is clearly not a secret that golf has upgraded from a popular nationwide pastime to a global force. One of the major reasons golf has maintained it popularity, is the way it separates itself from other sports. Although golf has evolved from its earlier reputation of a sport predominately for the preppy well groomed noble elite, the sport still manages to preserve its dignity and class.

Many people are accustomed to dealing with the disappointment from our favorite stars in other sports, with issues such as incarceration, drug abuse and the ever so popular steroid scandal. Yet golfers have continuously handled themselves with honor and composure that gives them no need for referees.
Even so much of the recent success of golf is a result of the excitement it newest players have provided, drawing in fans who may have written golf off as a boring sport. No Americans have contributed more than the two most exceptional players Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Tiger Woods, who is often mentioned in the argument for the world’s top 3 athletes, has raised the level of golf to what seems to be standard that is unreachable. While Phil Mickelson follows closely with over 18 years of experience, he has also been named the # 2 golfer in the world on more than one occasion.

While there American golfers have established dominance amongst their peers, there is not a large gap between American and foreign golfers. Many would consider foreign golfers neck and neck with Americans and it is hard to disagree. Much of the credit for the popularity golf has drawn in nationwide can be given to the exceptional courses that maintain the highest standards.

The title of “top gold course in the world” could easily be given to the Royal County Down located in Northern Ireland. Described as one of the most astounding golf courses you can visit you will be mesmerized when you view a classic course that sits on a peak and sweeps into the Irish Sea. It would not be fair to mention an exceptional golf course without mentioning St. Andrews in Scotland. Created in 1754 this golf course boasts astonishing views, and a very popular reputation do too it’s top of the line links provided by none other than Mother Nature herself.

The global youth has added to the attractiveness of golf with names like Danny Lee a recent European tour winner and Ryo Ishikawa successful at Japan’ s Pro Golf Tour young foreign golf pros are giving the American youth a run for their money. There are many numerous reason that have contributed to golf’s success but there is no question it is a power house sport.