If you have picked up the hobby of golfing, good for you! You have just signed on a life long enjoyment of a sport that can be used to relax and make friends. You may have thought of how neat it would be to travel to other regions to experience the sport. As it turns out, courses can vary quite a bit.
Traveling outside of the United States takes a lot of work- but you might not even have to! There are plenty of golf courses in the fifty states currently governed. Residents of Idaho can travel to California and have a very different game, and vice versa. Themed courses found in areas such as Florida can also put a new spin on golf that can be exciting to play through for your first time.
Travel to South America and go to Peru if you would like to experience on of the highest golf courses in the world. There lies the Tactu Golf Club located in Morochocha, which is just under 15,000 feet above sea level for the lowest point. Such high altitudes can even slightly affect the way you golf, depending on where you come from.
You can golf like the ancients did almost two centuries ago by traveling to India. India has the Calcutta-based course that has been around longer than anyone can physically remember. Other sites in India have lush greens to boast, despite the sandy and dry atmosphere that is generally the staple among Indian weather. At almost two centuries old, you can even tell your wife it's more of a history lesson than a golf trip!
The Japanese always have a great array of products, ideas, and a way of thinking that makes the culture an interesting one to discover. The golf courses in Japan are a real treat, allowing for many traps and beautiful scenery around complex golf courses. You can participate in world-famous fairways that the professionals have all played through with a look of euphoria on their face. For some there is no better accomplishment.
For more history lessons, travel to China- you can play on one course in particular that will have The Great Wall in your sites while on hole one. The scenery is quite a sight to behold, and is quite unlike what you would find on your average United States golf course. The land also makes for great natural traps if you find the right golf course to visit.
Final Thoughts
Golf courses around the world have a lot to offer. If you don't have the money to travel, you can usually get your fix by simply visiting Las Vegas or Florida to view the many different types of golf courses they have built and maintain.
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This post was written by Chris Channing on August 1, 2009
