| Are you someone who is fond of playing golf? | | | | streams-either natural or manmade. If the golf |
| Then you can probably tell the difference | | | | course is located by the sea the ocean can serve |
| between golf courses that are well-designed and | | | | as an extra challenge. |
| those that aren't. There are thousands of golf | | | | Sand bunkers of different shapes and sizes also |
| courses located across the globe and you | | | | guard the greens. These bunkers add an extra |
| probably won't be able to visit them all in a single | | | | layer of difficulty for golfers to get their ball into |
| lifetime. So why waste your time playing in the | | | | the hole. In some holes, crevices can serve as |
| mediocre ones when you only deserve to play in | | | | added challenges. Courses built on mountains have |
| the best. | | | | plenty of these to offer golfers, while they have |
| One sure way to know if a golf course is at par | | | | less of the water hazards. |
| with international standards is if it has accreditation | | | | Aside from giving golfers a more challenging |
| from United States Golf Association (USGA). This | | | | golfing experience, these hazards also serve to |
| group has established a set of guidelines which all | | | | beautify the golf course. While waiting for your |
| golf courses must meet in order to be accredited. | | | | turn to hit the ball you can enjoy the view of the |
| Of course, credible golf designers and architects | | | | clear blue sea, the majestic mountains, and so |
| are all aware of these standards and follow them | | | | much more. Well-designed courses make every |
| for the most part. | | | | golf game a challenging yet relaxing experience at |
| Good courses are characterized by having well | | | | the same time. |
| manicured fairways and greens. They also need | | | | Hopefully, more courses will continue to follow |
| to have their fair share of challenges to spice up | | | | USGA standards, so golfers around the world can |
| any golf game. These challenges come in the | | | | be provided with the best golfing experiences. |
| form of water hazards such as lakes and | | | | |