A Hole in One! By John Smith At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Considering the fact that golf is alleged to have originated in Scotland in the 12th century when a load of shepherds bashed a few stones down some rabbit holes on the site that was to become the prestigious Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, it has certainly taken off in a big way. Its origins are disputed and some say that there is evidence of ancient Egyptian pharaohs having played the game, and a Chinese book writes that the Mongols brought the game of golf to Europe in the 12th or 13th century. The modern version of golf was definitely started in Scotland though, with the written rules, eighteen holes and the first and oldest golf course in the world at Musselburgh Old Links Golf Course. The game was for many years a sport of the elite and landed gentry, and even nowadays many golf clubs frown on lady members. The annual cost of membership in many clubs is astronomical, but still people fork out the subs year after year in order to 'ruin a good walk'.

Recently, access to the golfing world has become more attainable as municipal courses spring up here, there and everywhere in public parks, and where you can get a game for a reasonable price without having to pay membership. What with that, and the fact that more and more people are avidly following all the televised international golf tournaments, an interest in both watching and playing the sport has grown considerably.

But why, I find myself asking, would anyone want to walk miles across a flat, bleak and boring landscape, bashing a little ball with a weirdly shaped stick in all weathers? And more to the point, why would anyone want to dress up in those ridiculous clothes? Bright yellow sweaters and pink checked plus fours? Yes, some golf clubs have a strict dress code and you could find yourself being bounced out on your caddy if you cross the line. The reason this game is so popular is the fact that you don't need a finely toned, muscular body; neither do you need to train for months in advance. You need to learn to swing a club accurately, and how hard can that be? In addition, a great deal of schmoozing and networking takes place on the golf course so it really is a business asset to be able to play the game.

The golfer and golf watcher alike appreciate a fine green, a challenging bunker and even the ridiculous footwear, and they will definitely appreciate the wonderful golfing personalised calendar as a present. Personalised Calendars make a wonderful gifts at any time of year. With so many different themes of personalised calendar the hardest part is making the right choice. For golfers and golf lovers that choice is simple, as they will adore the personalised calendar designed especially with them in mind.

A golf personalised calendar has 13 stunning images of golfing scenes with their name incorporated into them, as well as a personalised message on the front cover. The golf Personalised Calendars come in three different formats, an A4 wall hanging, tent style for the desk top and small desk size. So your golf mad friend or relative can look at their name spread across the course or scrawled on some sticks, I mean golf clubs, and pretend that they are about to win the British Open. They can brag and boast about their gorgeous personalised calendar next time they are trying to secure that all important business deal or when they are just having fun on the golf course with friends. Or better still, when they reach the 19th hole and having to listen to someone going on and on about a hole in one, they can impress them all by showing them the golfing personalised calendar and being the envy of the club house.

So improve your handicap and go to the top of someone's special friends list. You certainly won't be teed off with the recipient's reaction. Hit a birdie not a bogie with a personalised calendar especially for golfers. Once they see it, they will all want one. Imagine the impressed faces when they see your friend proudly showing off this fabulous gift. They will instantly want to have their name written across a snowy golf course. They will want to imagine themselves raising the trophy high above their head. And they will, unless they have a fabulous friend like you, have to go on dreaming or just go and buy a golfing personalised calendar for themselves.

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