What is ‘Golf’? Many university students have only a limited experience and they think that golf is a sport for the rich. That is right in places. If you want to go to a golf course, you should pay a lot of money, but if you want to enjoy playing golf, cheaply and have fun, you can take a class in the University of Seoul.

In the dictionary (www.dictionary.com) golf is explained as; a game in which clubs with wooden or metal heads are used to hit a small, white ball into a number of holes, usually 9 or 18, in succession, situated at various distances over a course having natural or artificial obstacles, the object being to get the ball into each hole in as few strokes as possible. But this is just a lexical meaning. Prof. Kim Jong-tak of the Dept. of Sports Informatics said “Golf is life.” Physical strength, skill and strategy are important in golf, but when learning golf, more important thing is being gentle in appearance, but sturdy in spirit. This means the power of the mind is as important as the power of the body. “This lesson is the most important to be learned in golf class” said Prof. Kim.

Golf is so expensive for university student to do. But in this class, if you are a golf class trainee, you can use golf clubs and the indoor driving range at the university gymnasium for free.

The golf lesson is composed of two parts. First is a practical lesson, and second is a written lesson. Students spend the greater part of their school hours in practical lesson. The beginning of class gives training in posture. A good stance comes through monotonous and repeated practice. But Prof. Kim said “Posture training is the most important because if you can’t carry yourself correctly the golf ball you strike will fly out of bounds. About two or three lessons are monotonous and repeated practice.

After practice, we take up the golf club. At this time we should never stance behind a golfer brandishing a club, because it is very risky. If your posture is correct, your golf ball will be right on target. First you used number 7 iron and after 2~3 weeks you can use a driver (number 1 wood).

The test is so simple. Students take a written test as a mid-term and a practical test as a final. Prof. Kim says that the practical test is more important than the written test.

Golf is essential with growing older. Many people get togethers playing golf. Because playing golf creates an opportunity to talk and meet with. Therefore this class will ready you for a future in business. How exciting the class is! Now you will also fall in love with golf.
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