Platzreife, Golfing in German

Posted on | Saturday, January 31, 2009 | No Comments

The first game of golf for which records survive was played at Bruntsfield Links, in Edinburgh, Scotland, in A.D. 1456. Nowadays Golf became more and more popular until recent years where it took up popularity around the world. As a spectator sport, it has become increasingly popular, with several different levels of professional and amateur tours in many regions of the world including German.
Golf is a great game, so you can have fun with it and whenever possible, leave the golf course in the same shape that you found it. Most people take up the game of golf with the idea of getting out with some friends socializing and getting a little physical activity in as well. Playing golf, you just not find a fun and relaxing hobby, but also mental and physical health has improved from playing the game.
When you have decided to try out golf, you can attempt to learn to play golf on your own or by joining friends that already play. But, the better option is is to learn the game of golf from a professional in a golf course; in Germany they called it Golfkurs. Before you go to golf course all you need basic set of clubs (putter, 1 wood, 3 woods, 5 woods, irons 4-9, and pitching wedge) including the carrying bag. There are more choices but these are the basics.
If you are in German, you need license to play golf. Golfers in German must possess a license called a Platzreife before they can get on the green. The Platzreife is actually a legal requirement to play golf in Germany. No other country in Europe requires such a license, but German it is necessary to prevent unskilled players from holding up the games of others. German courses will allow foreign visitors to play but usually only if they can produce a handicap card from their home club.
Now, you don't have to wait to spend your holiday by joining Golfurlaub. Enjoy your day, swing your stick like Tiger Woods

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