Golf FAQs
What are some things to pay attention to during
a golf swing?
First and foremost the golfer should try and keep the body relaxed.
Next, try to keep the head still all the way through the swing. There
is a natural tendency to raise the head after the ball is struck. Also,
be sure to follow through after striking a golf ball. For other tips
on how to hold a club, seek out a golf professional.
Why has Tiger Woods participation in professional golf been
so significant?
Before Tiger Woods reached the circuit no African American golfer had
made his presence felt in professional golf. In fact, American PGA players
seem to all be white. Tiger not only changed racial dynamics in the
sport, but he also has dominated the game in a way that no other player
has ever done. It is predicted that before he ends his career he will
win more majors than any other golfer has before.
Have steroids influenced the world of golf?
More than any other game golf is supposed to be a gentleman's sport.
This means that players monitor their own scores and are supposed to
strictly adhere to rules. To date, golf has not been marred by any newsworthy
stories of players using steroids to tarnish the image of golf. However,
news writer Michael Wilbon notes that it is almost impossible to believe
that steroids have not been used on the golf circuit. This is because
the difference between being ranked in the top 10 and being ranked in
the top 100 amounts to millions of dollars in salary each year and only
a few strokes in tournament separates the players. Wilbon believes that
any competitive advantage that can be gained from steroids will be tried
by some players.