For a country of just 23 million people, Australia has certainly produced its share of highly successful athletes in all sports. Tennis legend Rod Laver may be the biggest name of all, but Australian golfers have certainly made their mark on the international scene. As a footnote to the headline, it appears that the chant “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie…Oi, Oi, Oi!” is relatively new. It’s a variation of the chant, “Oggy, Oggy, Oggy…Oi, Oi,...
Keeping Juniors in the Game
Golf club managers are aware of the boom in junior golf memberships, and while some children are wielding clubs at the age of three, it is probably only from age five onwards when lessons will be able to add real value. Golf provides juniors with a grounding and understanding that it is a social game with solid rules of conduct and proper etiquette. Being part of an established club, mixing with adults, and learning how to respect...