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Golfing and Landscape

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The Social Construction of Landscapes in Games

Part of the book series: RaumFragen: Stadt – Region – Landschaft ((RFSRL))

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The way landscape is constructed can affect, in different ways, how the sport of golf is played. In this article, two different variations of golf are compared with each other by using a media analysis. The selected variations are, on the one hand, classic golf and, on the other hand, cross golf. For classic golf, the landscape is transformed into a golf course, whereas cross golf adapts to the found landscape condition. This media analysis is based on the first 100 usable images, which were displayed by means of a search query with an Internet search engine. Through these methods the definitional difference of the two golf variations could be worked out and confirmed. Furthermore, the different landscape ideas and concepts, which form the basis of the two golf variations, were revealed. Likewise, the question will be answered, in which different connections the two golf variations stand with the landscape surrounding them. Golf also “lives” from the landscape, because it is mostly played outdoors and interacts with the surrounding landscape.

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    Original German quote: „Der Golfsport bietet als Individualsport im Freien die perfekten Voraussetzungen für eine weitgehend Corona-sichere Sportausübung. Daher wurde der Golfsport von der Corona-Krise nicht nur wenig getroffen, sondern im Gegenteil, vielerorts hat unser Sport sogar erheblich gewonnen“

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Jutz, P. (2022). Golfing and Landscape. In: Edler, D., Kühne, O., Jenal, C. (eds) The Social Construction of Landscapes in Games. RaumFragen: Stadt – Region – Landschaft. Springer VS, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-35403-9_12

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