Do remember though, footwear for golfers is designer to protect the carefully manicured lawn: no stiletto heels, no western books. And as concerns the dress code: no jeans and collarless shirt. Such are the traditions.

Today golf is one of the most widespread sports, playing a prominent part in the leisure time of people not only in Europe but all over the world. Golf clubs, golf schools are widespread and popular in many countries, many a golf field is under construction.

The first golf club was founded in 1774 in Scotland, the second was established in 1754 set the standard of the classic playing circle of 18 holes. As of 1873 golf expanded in the USA. The First golf clubs in the USSR made their appearance in the last 1900's in Moscow. In Central Asia, the Tashkent Lakeside Golf Club is the sole golf club that corresponds to all international standards.

"It was upon the suggestion of the president of Uzbekistan, I. Karimov on an official visit to South Korea in 1995, that the creation of a golf club in the republic was initiated", says Mr. Suh Keun Yi, chairman of the Tashkent Golf Club. "At the time I was ambassador extraordinaire and plenipotentiary of South Korea in Uzbekistan and I was approached with the proposal to realize this project. From a choice of several potential areas for golf fields (even Chimgan was offered) we selected the one that corresponded to the ideal: close the city, amongst a hilly landscape and with the fakes creating a unique microclimate. Famous players were regularly invited for design consultations and we additionally based the layout on our own experience. Making use of the greenery available at the Rokhat nature reserve, Korean specialists then supplemented the plantation to achieve an ecological balance. In 1996 the Tashkent Hokimyat t (City Mayors Office) together with the OSI (Older Star Inc) company started the construction of Tashkent Golf Club.

The project was realized with financial support of foreign investors from all over the world. In September 1998 the Tashkent Lakeside Golf Club welcomed its first visitors, representatives of foreign companies, members of the government, embassy representatives and private individuals who all shared the passion for golf and have all become club members. Simultaneously with the opening of the Golf Club the Association of golfers was established, with the aim to popularize this leisure sport in Uzbekistan. In May 2000 the first open golf tournament was held, strongly supported by the government of Uzbekistan.

Golf is considered an expensive sport. But what can be more expensive than one's health? A4 hour physical work out in the open air, in an ecologically clean zone with friends and acquaintances and no stress wilt restore your bioenergetics and revive your senses Besides, it is well known that a golf course is the perfect place for unofficial business meetings. It is somehow easier to compromise and come to an agreement amidst the beauty of nature.

In Tashkent Lakeside Golf one round of18 holes, 4 hours of game and about 7 km afoot will cost you 50$-60$. In order to promote the game among the locals, a special introductory rate of roughly 15 percent of the regular rate has been established. In addition to golf itself, the club house offers a bar, a restaurant, a pool and training grounds where you may team how to handle a club and a golf ball. All equipment can be purchase at the on site Golf Shop. You see, you are warmly welcomed at the Tashkent Lakeside Golf Club. Join us with your family or business partners and enjoy the perfect landscape and fresh air. As Mr. Suh Keun Yi says, once you get into golf, there is no stopping you.