Golf powerpoint

GOLF

By Paulina VanthaWalker 2nd

• Golf was a great debate between the English & Scottish.

ENGLAND: There’s a stained glass window in a cathedral of a

man that resembles a golfer. This is what they claim to be their

undeniable proof that golf was a sport they invented.

SCOTLAND: Believe that they came up with golf because

contributed a lot and has rich history.

HISTORY & WHO INVENTED

TOURNAMENTSConsidered the most important in all events in golf!

1. MASTERS: Held in April and is the 1st major of the year & only major to be played at the same course every year.

2. US OPEN: Held in June3. BRITISH OPEN: Held in July4. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Held in August

& is the most significant.* The last three all rotate the courses

when they’re played.

•Major tournaments like these attract more attention than any other event in golf. •The golfer’s career is often defined by the # of majors they won.

EQUIPMENT•GOLF CLUBS (up to 14 per golfer)•GOLF BAG•GOLF BALLS & TEES•GOLF SHOES•GLOVE!(The main equipment needed)

MAIN RULES•Basic objective of golf is to get the golf ball into the hole.•Score the least in completing the shots & you win.•ALWAYS PLAY FAIR. Golf is a sport that consists of etiquette & conscience.

WHERE?You’ll find golf almost everywhere! From the United States (we have the most golf courses), Asia, Europe, Canada, Scotland, Britain, and even the Dominican Republic.

Bangkok, Thailand.

Scotland

POPULAR ATHLETESTIGER WOODS•One of the best golfers in history & won so many tournaments at a young age.•Sponsors Nike, Gillette, and more.

PHIL MICKELSON•Long time rival with Woods•One of the best golfers.•Sponsors Barclays, Crowne Plaza Hotel, etc.