August is National Golf Month, so the Dolley Madison Towers Blog brings you some suggested golf courses near the apartment community here in Arlington, VA. We will also share some golf history and game etiquette. Check out one of these courses this month and get your golf game on!
Golf can be dated all the way back to 100 BC where a similar Roman game was played with a bent stick and a stuffed leather ball. The modern game we play now is generally traced back to Scotland in the 15th century. In 1744, the first rules of golf were set in Scotland. To learn more about golf and the rules and procedures of golf, refer to this R&A guide.
Etiquette while playing golf is also an important aspect. Have respect for the course you’re playing on by raking bunkers and replacing divots. Leave the course as you found it. Have respect for other players as well. Let other groups play through if they’re playing faster than your group. Learn the rules of the course you’re playing on as well in order to maintain the course and keep a peaceful and positive environment for other players.
A great opportunity that’s just around the corner from your Dolley Madison Towers apartment community is the GolfDC Academy. It’s an academy where you can learn to become a better golfer and it’s only about a 10-minute drive away. Here’s what their website has to say:
“Here at the GolfDC Academy we believe that everybody can learn and enjoy the game of golf. Our mission is to develop and serve life-long golfers of all ages and abilities by encouraging students to Learn, Practice, and Play in an environment that makes experiencing the game of golf
Fast, Easy and Fun.”
You can also try out the East Potomac Golf Course or the Pinecrest Golf Course which are both about 10 minutes away in opposite directions. What’s your favorite golf course in the area? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading and have a great month here in Arlington, VA.