Thursday, October 24, 2013

Facts About Orlando Golf Courses

By Elena McDowell


Orlando golf courses are designed by some of the best golf course architects around the world. They were designed by a team of professional golfing course architects who are members of different private groups. Golf course refers to a field where golfing is done. The traditional principles must be followed during the layout of fields in order for the game to be playable.

Most fields usually stick to the original landscape with little or no modifications at all. Most natural hazards such as creeks, ponds, dense vegetation, and steep inclines are maintained though they are included in areas they initially did not exist. Certain natural areas like flood plains with wetlands may not be suitable for golfing. Most sand traps and bunkers are always artificial or man made.

Current fields are larger than the first versions. The major reason for enlargement of current grounds is introduction of enhanced equipment, which allows golfers to hit balls further than in the past. Demand from players owning the new tools and safety has greatly facilitated the current expansions. Some new courses, which range between 8000 yards to 7000 yards, now exist.

Out of environmental worry some environmentalists and groups of activists oppose construction or expansion of extra fields. They say that the fields hinder migration of both birds and animals and that the habitats of birds are damaged during construction. It must be realized that some fields offer home to some species of birds and animals.

A course may be constructed on sandy regions along the coastline, on unused farms, amongst quarries or strip mines, in forests or deserts. Some states have firm laws, which stipulate where and how the fields can be constructed. In certain cases environmentalists or land reform activists take the extreme step of totally restricting golf tourism in certain nations.

Fields are better if constructed in links. A links has sandy sub soils and thin tops soils thus not suitable for activities such as growth of towns or cultivation. A links has well drained soils a factor that makes it a good area for golfing. They have low bushes, long grasses, and exposed sand. Crucial tournaments like open championships are typically played on link courses.

Several fields have par three to par five holes. Courses with par six to par seven holes are rear. A hard course has distant cups or holes while easy one has short distance holes. The terrain may also determine whether the course is termed as easy or hard. Longer distance teeing area is meant for tournament golfers. Par three holes may be extended up to 270 meters while par four holes measure 520 yards in championship tee.

Orlando golf courses are large to meet the varied needs of course customers from all regions around the globe. The design of these fields confirm to that laid down rules by the federal government. All people are allowed to play in these fields provided they have the necessary requirements. Golf clubs for hire are available to all who can afford including amateur players or golfers.




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