INTRODUCTION

 

Famous author Mark Twain once wrote, “Golf is a good walk wasted.”  Many people feel this way.  After all, what’s so fun and interesting about hitting a little white ball with a metal stick trying to get it in a little hole?  However, the truth is there is fun to be had on the golf course as is evidenced by the millions of golf enthusiasts all over the world.

 

Ever since the game of golf was invented back in the 15^th century, people have been fascinated with mastering this often frustrating game.  In 1750, the game of golf evolved into what we know it as today, and since that time, technology and technique has improved on the game, but mastering the game of golf still lies in the individual playing the game.

 

One of the great things about golf is that it is more than a physical sport.  Your mental state can play a huge part in your golf game.  If you hit a bad shot, it can really affect your next stroke and so on and so forth.  It’s important to realize that if golf were less challenging, it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun.

 

People can spend thousands of dollars in efforts to improve their golf game.  They buy videos, books, new equipment, and lessons from a professional.  Improving the golf game is a multi-million dollar industry as it seems like there are all sorts of people offering advice on things you can change to improve your score.

 

Just as the golf swing has been improved upon over time, so has the equipment used to play golf.  In the 1800’s, golf bags came into