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Golf enthusiasts looking for a little sun and sea on the side will be in for a treat when the world's first floating course opens in the Maldives. Located five minutes from the Maldives airport, the 18-hole golf course will include luxe accommodation overlooking the green fairways and surrounding beaches. Underwater glass tunnels will serve as linkages between the holes and various facilities, while allowing golfers a fish-eye’s view of the island nation’s glittering reefs. The artificial floating islands will also incorporate cutting-edge green technologies such as water cooling, water desalination and the use of floating solar blanket fields. Developed by Dutch Docklands and designed through a collaboration between golf course developer Troon Golf and Waterstudio.NL, the zero-footprint solar-powered golf course will be one of the first floating developments of its kind, and is expected to bring in a wave of new tourists. ...

Golf courses atop rocky cliffs, on the edge of the sea, on a hill with a view of a vast green valley or an historical town provide majestic natural scenery that can inspire the imagination of golfers and attract visitors or business people to hold their special events in these amazing spaces. The contrast between perfectly trimmed, elegant lawns and the wild nature surrounding them creates striking vistas. This compilation provides you with the Top 10 most interesting, impressive, and memorable golf courses. 10. Mirimichi, Tennessee Mirimichi Golf Course in Memphis A celebrity golf course has opened its doors: Justin Timberlake’s Mirimichi has won an Environmental Media Award for its eco-friendly, sustainable design. The golf course offers an abundance of activities, including summer cups, ladies leagues, weddings, and private events in breathtaking outdoor beauty. Well done, Justin! 9. Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia Augusta National Golf Club It is one of t...

Understanding Golf Clubs: Irons By Brent Kelley Irons are so-called because their clubheads are made of metal. Of course, "woods" are now also made of metal, but that's a relatively recent development. Irons have featured metal clubheads (steel, these days) for centuries. Irons feature thin clubheads and grooved faces. Accomplished players might choose a " muscleback " or "blade" style of iron, whereas beginners and most recreational players will want a " cavity back " style. The difference is that a blade-style features a full back on the rear of the clubhead, whereas a cavity back is exactly that: the rear of the clubhead is, to a certain degree, hollowed out. This creates an effect known as " perimeter weighting ," which is helpful to less-accomplished players. A typical, off-the-shelf set of irons will include a 3-iron through pitching wedge (advertised as "3-PW"), 8 clubs total. The clubs are identified by a numb...