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Everyone around the world knows the term getting a hole in one. It is the epitome of the game of golf. You hit the ball one time and bang, in the hole it goes. Unfortunately in life and in golf you very rarely get the opportunity to hit a hole in one. It is often a lot more struggle and hit and miss, trial and error before you actually reach the destination you are after.

Think about the poor guy trying valiantly to become a legal resident of the United States of America. He does every thing right to attempt to get his US Visa and he fills out every line on the US Citizenship application and the USCIS still makes him jump through more hoops in order to become a citizen. It would seem that once all the paperwork was properly done and in order that he or she would be done with the headache and the trouble, a hole in one if you will. But that is seldom the way it happens.

Often times there is some small little item that was forgotten or that someone thinks is unclear and the application gets sent back for clarification or even worse, completely denied all together. Life is full of little ups and downs but it often seems like this type of thing contains more downs than the ups.

You would think that since the USCIS has deigned the Citizenship application for the US Visas that once those questions were answered satisfactorily you would get the proverbial ball in the hole and walk away with the trophy, But that is generally not the way things work and most people have to wait years and spend many, many thousands of dollars in order to become legal to remain here in this country.

There are times when people must wonder if it is worth the hassle to do something that is so difficult and takes so long. And further more why would anyone put them selves through all of that simply to become a legal resident of some place.

The answer is, that once a person has completed the USCIS Citizenship application and gets his or her US Visa then they are a member of one of the richest nations in the world with the most diverse pool lf people and the ability of anyone of its citizens to do anything from becoming a plumber or lawyer to becoming a millionaire or president of the country. You are only limited by yourself. And there are not many places in the world where that can transpire.

No matter what you do in life you should always attempt to do your best and get that hole in one. Every once in a while you will but in the times that you do not you will know that you have done your best and that is a good feeling in and of its self, so no matter what the outcome, if you’re doing the best you’ll be  a winner.

If you are planning on golfing or would like to learn the game of golf there are many things that consist of a golf course. These things include the fairway, green, sand traps, rough, and more. You hit the golf ball differently with different clubs when you are in each of these locations.

The fairway is where you are going to start off the tee. You want as much distance as possible with this hit because the tee is usually several hundred yards away from you. You will use a club known as a driver to get the most distance with your shot. These clubs are fat and round on the end with a flat surface to hit the ball right off of the tee. You may have to hit the ball over artificial Christmas trees and even lighted palm trees. Once you are on the fairway and aiming for the green you will switch to an iron. These are smaller flat clubs that are used for less distance. The distance you are from the tee will determine which iron you use. There are many different irons to choose from.

The rough is usually a thick patch of grass you wish you didn’t land in. It may be marsh or tall weeds also. This can be difficult to get yourself out of, especially if you are on a hill or out of the way. Sand traps are also huge patches of sand that you want to avoid when you are playing golf. Sand is difficult to hit your ball out of and can cost you a par or two. You have to hit the ball in a certain way to get out of the sand, usually from underneath the golf ball. It is much easier to hit the ball out of the sand traps for some people than it is to hit over the artificial Christmas trees during the holidays.

Another hazard you may see on a golf course is water. Some courses have man made lakes and areas surrounding many of the different holes. These water hazards can be frustrating. Now obviously you will not be able to hit your ball out of the water once the ball lands in it. Make sure that you bring extra golf balls just in case you lose yours in the water. You don’t want to be stuck diving in for your ball.

The green is usually made of Astroturf. This is a harder and flatter surface of grass where the hole is. When you finally make it to the green when you are playing golf you will use a club called a putter. These are specifically for short distance shots. You never give a full swing when you put the ball at the green. You will lightly tap the ball according to how far away the hole is. If you hit the ball too hard you may be back out in the rough trying to make it in.

All golf courses are different in the way they are laid out. You can expect to see the same things on a course that include the fairway, greens, sand traps, rough, and water. Be prepared for these things once you get to the course.

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