Why Is Golf Globalized

When the word golf first comes to mind one may associate it with Tiger Woods, Older men, country clubs, and maybe a green jacket. The simple idea is that it’s played on a course and the objective is to hit the small white ball into the hole in as little tries as possible. But there’s so much more to the game than what meets an onlooker’s eye. Holes gets complicated, points become negative, clubs and swing approaches switch, balls land in sand and water, etc. The sport as a whole has become known on a global scale. As of right now there are 12 Americans in the top 25 (PGA) and players from Spain, Australia, Northern Ireland, Japan, Sweden, England, South Africa, and Scotland makeup the other 13. Almost every area of the globe excluding Antarctica has golf as not only a sport being played but a tourist destination as well. Although
It is one of the few sports that has tournaments and courses for recreational and amateur like purposes. They are many Opens in which amateur and professional golfers can play and complete as stated above but there are also major tournaments and specific golf courses made for people who golf for a hobby. Countries around the world are beginning to invest in resorts with high end golf courses for people to come and play on. For example, in Malaysia the “Golden Valley Golf Resort in Melaka” was built on 400 acres of land. It included not only a three eighteen- hole course but high end bungalows, karaoke lounge, and other attractions making it even more enjoyable for a visit. These five star resorts are not only tourist stops but also championship courses being built in Europe and Australia as well. (Hudson, 178) Countries are seeing golf not only as a sport but a leading area in the tourism industry. Considered a billion dollar industry, golf can be played on a prestigious golf course in the Arabian Gulf but also played in a version like mini golf in a city in