Golf is one of the most popular sports played today. One of the reasons is the great players, every one from Arnold Palmer to the ever-popular Tiger Woods. But have you ever wondered how golf originated? It is an interesting history, the game that is known today is said to have begun in 12th century Scotland. The Shepherds used to use stones and they would knock these stones into rabbit holes. To pay homage to where the Scots say the game started the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews was built in the same place.

But that is just one theory of how golf got its start. Others believe that the game was sketched out in Egyptian hieroglyphics dating back to the days of the Pharaohs. Others claim that that a game called Chuiwan was the first game of golf ever played, this dates back to 11th century China. Historians believe this to be true because of the meaning of the word. The word Chui means hitting and the word wan means small ball. Put that together with the hitting of the ball with a stick and they believe this was the first game of golf.

But if you ask people who study the history of the Mongols, they believe that the first golf game was played in the 12th and 13th centuries in Europe. But it was the Mongols that first played the game. Every country is going to have it’s own claim on the game but historians claim that these games were the game played by ancestors and those games are not the play of game we use today. That honor goes with the game that started back in Scotland.

History says that the first golf memberships were played in Scotland and the very first golf course was built there, this lends credibility that the game originated in Scotland. Soon the game became popular and it spread to England and soon countries all over the world were practicing their versions of the game. It is said that the oldest golf course in the world is the Musselburgh Old Links Golf Course in Scotland. It has been said that Mary, Queen of Scots played there in 1567.

Today the game is played in more countries than most sports around the world. Every year more and more people including men, women and teenagers are getting into the game. Golf has lasted this long throughout history and looks like it is here to stay.

Golf has become one of the most popular vacation games for a long time. In the past, it used to be exclusively played by the senior upper class in the countries where it was played. But today golf has crossed over and has found a fan base that transcends all social cultures, status and age groups. But to be a good golf player, one has to be prepared and preparation includes the gear that is necessary to play the game.

Many golfers spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars in preparing for a golf game. The one way that they do this is in the clothes that they wear to the golf course. Wearing the right gear can mean a great deal to a golfer and can even improve their game. This is because to a golfer, wearing the right golf clothing translates to confidence on the golf course.

Having the right clothing in the golf course is a very important aspect of golfing. Avid golfers will tell you that they need the right clothing to feel well protected on the golf course. This also serves to give one the confidence that they need.

When we talk about the right clothing, we mean that they golfer will definitely come under exposure to among other things the sun. Playing golf in the day time will mean exposure to the sun and the heat and the golfer has to b protected against these. A hat can come in handy as protection against the sun and can protect against the rays of sun hurting the eyes.

Golf clothing is not only designed to be protective, it is also designed to enhance your appearance. The right shoes can not only improve the way you swing but also enhance your look in the golf course. There are many kinds of golf shoes choosing the right look and fit is important to the golfer. Shoes can include the spiked ones which can either be soft spikes or metallic ones depending on the preferences of the golfer. There are golfers who golf just as well without spikes. Some golf courses encourage golfers to experiment with non-spiked shoes because they tend to damage the green turf of the golf course. Others plain disallow it for the same reason.

Golfing sports stores have a large assortment of pants, shirts, polo shirts, socks, hats, kangols and even gloves and it is entirely up to the golfer to choose what they want. Different golf courses have different rules and dress codes so you might want to check with the particular golf course as far as this is concerned. Many golfers other than just checking the individual course’s dress code also dress in a way that’s comfortable for them. Since golfers do a lot of bending, twisting, walking and even stretching, the clothing must be able to adjust to this.

Just as we mentioned that the golfer needs clothing that protects against the heat, there are those who also golf in the winter and these must also wear protective clothing.