June 5, 2007
Golf Basics - About Greens
Knowing how to drive and putt are not the only things you need to learn about playing golf. Golf being an outdoor activity you play on a living portion of land, and as in everything else out of doors, Mother Nature loves to play this game.
Grasses are different; you might encounter a plush putting green or a weed patch with little growth at all. The putt can be altered by the texture, length and texture of the grass, and how much grass is actually there.
A true golfer doesnt play only on sunny days with no breeze, it is quite common to see a golfer with an umbrella (to protect the clubs) playing in the rain.
Like any other outdoor activity, the rain changes how you putt a golf ball.
You will also come across a condition that is created by man, that is recognized by few golfers, this is called the ‘lumpy donut’ however this is not a real threat.
In the United States you will most likely be playing on one of two types of grass:
Bent is a cool weather grass found in the northern states, it is soft with fine blades growing close together, and this creates a carpet like texture. It […]
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