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Ball Position For Different Clubs

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:05:00 +0000

Ball position is a critical component that’s often overlooked by players with high golf handicaps. Ball position decides a shot’s initial direction. While theories on ball position abound, you need to find one that’s right for you.

Ball position affects a clubhead’s swing path, as I explain in my golf lessons. If the ball is too far back, the clubhead moves on an in-to-out swing path at impact, sending the ball to the target’s right. If the ball is too far forward, the clubhead moves on an out-to-in swing path at impact, sending the ball to the target’s left.

Correctly positioning the ball increases the clubhead’s chances of meeting the ball at the correct angle of attack and on the right target path. It also helps eliminate a fade or hook, along with other swing adjustments.

Most teaching pros subscribe to the standard ball position theory as do most players and most professional golfers. This theory advocates changing the ball’s position depending on the club used. If you’ve taken golf lessons or read my golf tips, you’re probably familiar with this theory.

For example, the ideal ball position for the driver is just inside the heel of your front foot. Placing the ball there ensures that the clubhead makes impact just beyond the swing’s lowest point, with an upward, sweeping motion of the club—the perfect swing for the being used.

The ideal position for long irons, on the other hand, is slightly back from the driver’s position. The ideal position for mid-irons is one or two balls back from this position. And the ideal position for short irons is in the middle of your stance.

These positions place the ball at the lowest point in your swing, given the length of the club used and the type of swing taken. In addition, placing the ball at these positions enable the golfer to make clean contact with a crisp descending blow—the key to hitting iron shots well.

Much golf instruction is built around the standard theory. But not every teaching pro advocates it. David Leadbetter, who’s taught numerous pro golfers, like Nick Price, and written several books, offers another approach. It’s one he stresses in his golf instruction books. Like the standard theory, it makes sense.

Leadbetter suggests that players with lower golf handicaps position the ball (1) just inside the left heel for woods and (2) two balls back for irons. For players with high golf handicaps, he suggests positioning the ball (1) in the middle of their stances for irons and (2) a ball or two forward from that position for woods.

His reasoning is logical. Players with low golf handicaps use their lower bodies more aggressively than players with high handicaps. Players with low golf handicaps are capable of taking advantage of a forward ball position. Players with high handicaps are not.

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus also offers a ball position theory, which he explains in his golf instruction books. It, too, make sense.

Nicklaus advocates a constant ball position, regardless of the club used. He believes that the ball opposite the left heel is the only spot where the club ever travels parallel to the target line. Any other position towards the back foot means the ball is struck too early in the downswing. Instead of re-positioning the ball, Nicholas favors changing your stance, depending on the club. Open your stance for the shorter irons, and pull the right foot back, to make the stance wider and squarer, as the club’s shaft length increases. Winner of 18 majors, Nicholas has a theory that seems to work for him at least.

Another consideration with ball position is tee height. I tell players taking my golf lessons that the ball’s equator should be even with the top of the driver when the ball is on the tee. Placing the ball higher enables the player to hit the ball on the upward arc of his/her swing. Players with oversize clubheads, then, need longer tees to reach the right height.

A third consideration with ball position is weather. If it’s windy, tee the ball higher if you’re hitting with the wind to generate loft. The added loft enables the wind can carry the ball farther. Tee the ball lower if you’re hitting against the wind to produce a low shot, like a line drive in baseball. This type of shot cuts through the wind and rolls farther than a shot with loft.

Regardless of which theory it is, find one that’s right for you, just like Jack Nicklaus did. Test each theory out while on the practice range and under game conditions. Work on it until you find the ball position that’s right for you. Then, use it every time you play.
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Back Exercises For Golfers

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:28:00 +0000

Back exercises for golfers can have many benefits. If you experience back pain during practice, play, after play or daily, you will see a huge benefit from doing back exercises specific to golf.

Back Strength Exercises Are Critical

Most golfers experience back pain for just a couple of reasons. Some kind of disc disruption or injury; tight muscles surrounding the lower back including the glutes; and lastly weak muscles that protect the lower back from the stress the golf swing causes.

Strengthening the glutes, lower back and even hip muscles will give you much better protection from injury while on the course. These back exercises do not require a gym, nor even equipment. Many of these exercises are done just using your body weight and nothing more.

The key to reducing and eliminating back pain is consistency with your back strength exercises. You get out of it what you put into it. If you're consistent, you'll see impressive results; if you're not, you will be dealing with the same low back problems as before.

Back Stretching Exercises

Stretching exercises for your back should focus on similar muscles as in the strength section above. A muscle that is improved from a strenth AND flexibily standpoint will consistently avoid the low back injury/pain syndrome.

The glutes, lower back area and hips will be the focus with your back stretching program. Releasing these muscles via stretching will give you almost instant relief from low back pain. It's amazing what little bit of stretching will do.

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Golf Exercise Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 06:41:00 +0000

Golf exercise benefits are many. Golfers have struggled for years with their games and have become very frustrated. I can’t tell you how many times I play with golfers who are about to quit the game.

To explain golf exercise benefits to a golfer takes a little convincing, but in a short amount of time they become believers. There are so many I can’t possible list them all in this article, but you will be motivated to take this approach.

Some of the main golf exercise benefits are; improved power for longer drives; dramatically improved stability for better consistency; a body that moves freer, removing tension from the swing; more energy for 18 holes; elimination of injuries; weight loss; improved concentration due to a reduction in fatigue; I could go on-and-on.

Improved Power For Longer Drives

If your body is weak and inflexible you will not be able to achieve optimal swing mechanics. Such things as a full shoulder turn, with minimal hip rotation; creating and retaining torque (energy) in your core for maximum clubhead spead; proper sequence of motion with muscles firing at the appropriate time; being able to swing just a little harder on long par 5’s and still be in control.

Removing Tension From The Swing

When you improve your flexibility (range of motion specific to your golf swing) you are able to make a full backswing with no tension in the supporting muscles of the swing. Like the shoulders, lower back, upper back (lats), and even the wrists. It is known in most athletics that less tension equals more power.

More Energy For 18 Holes

One of the biggest culprits of back nine blow-ups is loss of energy resulting in poor mental confidence and swing mechanics. I see this one all the time when I play…golfers who are out of shape and lack appropriate fuel intake and maintenance. Having energy for 18 holes builds tremendous confidence and a higher level of play.

Elimination Of Injuries

Golf injuries are prevalent among all amateur golfers, especially senior golfers. The golf swing is a damaging movement on the human body. Swinging a club between 80-100 mph in less than a second can be traumatic. Golfers who don’t have an adequate level of golf strength and flexibility are susceptible to injury every time they swing the club. The lower back usually takes the brunt of the stress and strain. Then hips, knees, shoulders and even wrists. A stronger, more flexible golfer will avoid injuries indefinitely.

Weight Loss

I have worked with over 10,000 golfers via my online golf performance website and they all fill out an initial golf fitness profile. Since I review every one of them personally, I see how many of them have weight loss of 10-30 pounds as a goal. There are more overweight golfers on the course than fit ones. This is because golfers have not come to the conclusion the fitness plays a critical role in golf performance. Exercising will not only improve lean muscle, but melt fat away. To not only improve their golf, but lose weight is icing on the cake for any golfer.

Improved Concentration

How many times have you had a good score going into the back nine only to have a couple of blow-up holes that ruined your score? It happens all the time. Why? Because your body fatigues and your brain doesn’t maintain a high enough level of concentration. The result is poor club selection; swing mechanics and diminishing confidence. A fitter golfer will always have the edge over an out-of-shape one. When the round progresses and tension creeps in they will prevail every time.

The above are only a few golf exercise benefits…but enough to hopefully convince you that it’s worth looking into. The golf swing is now being viewed as a very athletic movement, like baseball, tennis, etc…and should be approached from a conditioning emphasis. I hope you now realize the return on investment from these golf exercise benefits.

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Tips On How To Buy A Used Golf Cart

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:24:00 +0000

More and more golfers in recent years are choosing to buy
their own golf cart instead of just renting them when they play. Many feel that
owning their own cart is actually cheaper in the long run.

And for some, there are clear advantages to owning their own
golf cart. For instance, if you like to play golf a lot, perhaps five times a
week, and your golf course charges you $15 for a cart rental, you are spending
nearly $75 a week just on golf cart rentals. If you buy a used golf cart instead
for $3500 - $4000, it would pay for itself in only about one year's time. And
considering that golf carts can easily last 10 years or more, you should be able
to recover the cost of your cart many times over in saved golf cart rental fees.

For those who live in retirement communities, a golf cart can
be put to even more uses than just those on a golf course too, such as making
small, short trips around the retirement community where the use of a car would
not be practical. Obviously then, there can be good reasons for owning your own
golf cart. And if you want to save the most money, buying a used golf cart can
make a lot of financial sense.

So if you have decided that buying a used golf cart will work
well for your needs, where do you go to get one? Well, if you're not very
familiar with golf cart construction and maintenance you should probably
consider first visiting some of the golf cart dealers that are in your local
area. Usually they will have a nice selection of not only new golf carts, but
also used ones as well.

But don't just buy a golf cart from any old dealer. It's a
good idea to make sure that the dealer is both reliable and trustworthy before
you buy. In view of this, find out how long the dealer has been in business. Get
to know their operation better by visiting their service department to see how
many technicians they have on staff to be able to handle golf cart repairs.
Visit the parts department as well to see if they have a good selection of parts
on hand for quick installation. You may even want to find out if they offer
on-site service for golf cart repairs too, as this can save you the trouble of
having to transport the cart to the dealer for repairs in some cases.

Perhaps the best information can be gleaned from asking your
friends and family who may have owned golf carts in the past about their
recommendations regarding local golf cart dealers. Very often you can quickly
get a good picture of those who make customer satisfaction an important part of
their business, and those who don't.

On the other hand, if you are somewhat familiar with golf
carts and their maintenance schedules, you can probably save the most money and
get the best deal by finding a local individual party who has a used golf cart
for sale. Of course, you'll want to test drive the cart thoroughly under
conditions that are similar to those that match the way that you will be using
your golf cart. You may even want to get the opinion of a trusted golf cart
mechanic before you make your final decision.

Buying a used golf cart need not be a difficult task at all if
you follow the tips and suggestions that are given above in this article.
Hopefully, they will help you find the golf cart that will fit both your budget
and your needs.

How to Choose the Right Golf Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:37:00 +0000

Choosing the right ball is critical to cutting your golf handicap. A ball impacts your game almost as much as your clubs, so it’s important to choose a ball that’s right for you. Below is a six-step process for selecting the right golf ball, a process I often review in my golf lessons and golf tips. It’s a relatively new selection approach. But first, let’s review the standard historical approach to choosing a golf ball.

Standard Selection Approach

With this approach you chose a golf ball going from the tee forward. In other words, you hit balls from the tee and observed their performance characteristics. You based your decisions primarily on control and distance, depending on their preference.

This approach was appropriate when ball-manufacturing technology was simpler. Here were your options.

If you wanted the ultimate in control, you chose a three-piece with a balata cover. It offered high-spin rates, soft feel, and good maneuverability, but it lacked durability. I used to recommend this ball in my golf lessons and golf tips for players with low golf handicaps adept at shot making.
If you wanted the ultimate in distance, you chose a two-piece ball with a Surlyn cover. This ball would travel far and last a long time. Unfortunately, its lack of spin greatly reduced control, especially around the greens. I used to recommend this ball for players with high golf handicaps who needed distance more than control.
If you wanted something in between, you choose a three-piece ball with a Surlyn cover. With this ball, you sacrificed a little control for more distance and durability. This ball worked relatively well.

This process worked well for a long time. But it’s less appropriate for evaluating today’s golf balls, which incorporate the latest advancements in technology.

Breakthroughs in Technology

Ball manufacturing technology saw several breakthroughs in the 1990s and beyond, complicating selection. Multilayer balls, like the Top-Flite Strata, which provide less spin for more distance and a softer cover for better control around the greens, hit the market in 1996, followed by Titleist’s Pro V1—a solid-core, distance ball—in 2000. Nike’s One and Titleist’s Next also debuted in the last 10 years.

While these balls all represented technological breakthroughs, they challenged the standard approach ball selection. Basically, you still chose a ball from the tee going forward based on distance and control.

A New Selection Approach

Today, there’s another approach to choosing a ball. This approach is based on going from the green backwards. It’s proving more appropriate for today’s game. Below is a six-step methodology for choosing a ball based on this new approach.

Step 1: Define Your Needs.

First, you need to (1) assess your game, (2) define your needs, and (3) decide what you want and don’t want from a ball. Defining your needs is crucial to choosing the right ball. Remember not everyone with the same ball-striking ability, golf handicap, and/or swing speed will play the same ball. Ask yourself such questions as “Do I need more distance?”, “Do I need more control with my irons?”

Step 2: Chose Test Balls

Select several balls you want to test. Base your decision on your defined needs. Try selecting balls from each category—multilayered, two-piece, and super soft, low compression—to see how they test. Remember not every manufacturer’s models of the same type ball will react exactly alike.

Step 3: Test from the Fringe

Take the test balls to the fringe of the green. Hit some chip shots and pitch shots, and observe the results. See which balls hit the green and “check” and which hit the green and release. Then, hit some putts and sand-shots. Observe performances. In general, the multilayer balls will feel softer, fly a bit low, and stop or check more on the green than their two-piece counterparts. Super-soft balls will roll the farthest with the least amount of spin after hitting the ground.

Step 4: Test from 100 Yards

Take the balls and move out into the fairway to the 100-yard marker. Test each ball from that point and observe each ball’s checking and releasing characteristics after it hits the green.

Step 5: Test Balls from 150 yards

Now, take your balls out to the 150-yard marker and hit from there. Observe the results. Use the same criteria to evaluate each ball.

Step 6: Test Balls from the Tee

Go to the tee box and hit the balls with your driver. Look for drives that reach their apex or highest point quickly and then level out and carry far down range. What you don’t want to see are drives that start low and then shoot up like a jet plane taking off. Such shots indicate that the driver has added too much spin to the ball, resulting in shorter drives that hook or slice more.
Now, obviously you can’t necessarily go out onto the course to do all this testing. Your local range or practice area will work just fine. Once you’ve completed these steps, you’re ready to choose. Base your decision on the most meaningful combination of performance qualities—meaningful to you, that is. For example, golfers who base their iron play on shots that hit and bite close to where they land will probably prefer a multilayer ball, even if it means sacrificing a little trajectory and distance.

Remember a golf ball impacts your game almost as much as your clubs. If the ball you choose doesn’t feel right after selecting it, try another. Give each ball a fair trail.

Choosing a ball that’s right for you, as I say in my golf lessons and golf tips, takes some work, but it’s well worth the effort. Having the right ball is crucial to improving your game and lowering your golf handicap. It also helps build self-confidence. Choose wisely.

By Jack Moorehouse

Personalized Golf Balls

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:36:00 +0000

Golf could be the only game where equipments aren’t shared comfortably. Though it could be seen as overzealous individualism, there are several reasons besides such. Golf equipment, that would include golf balls and golf clubs, are the mark of the character. It not only speaks of his success of the green or on the green, it also correlates his playing style and playing strengths. And it also speaks of his vanity.

For instance when Tiger Woods reinvented the game of golf in 1996, Woods was known to carry his old True Temper Dynamic Gold steel-shafted clubs as the main clubs and various smaller steel club heads that provide more accuracy than distance. In the golfing parlance, this is quite inferior equipment, especially on tee driving when other golf professionals predicted of inferior results. He resisted change of clubs. Yet, Tiger Woods’ biggest strength was his lengthy drive and those clubs only serve to give him more accuracy than power.

Personalized golf balls and golf clubs provide you more of what you lack than those taken directly out the rack. Like for instance, lighter graphite shafts affords players with lesser arm strength more power than the heavy steels shafts. But others also who played golf for just as an excuse to use their custom tailored golf equipment. And this people are willing to pay several hundreds of dollars just to have that cache of clubs the PGA Tour pros have. When Tiger Woods used Fujikura Pro 95 graphite model for the Disney Classic Tour Championship, before the event ended as Mike Beal of Fujikura noted a rush of request for similar graphite model coalesce.

Personalized golf balls than those off the rack can also give you a bit more distance and control, depending on which you need sometime in the game. Harder balls, those that have hard rubber core can convert power easily. Even if you have a weak drive, using a solid core plus a lengthier wood would add up to a sizeable distance indeed. That is if you know how to control a longer wood. For more control than power, use irons and a liquid core golf ball.

Golf balls have more in engineering in them than it merits its size, aside from cores. Modern balls have embedded technology that allows longer drives on lower or moderate swing speed. Latest high-lift dimple construction allows more air treading than ever before and softer core compression can have both soft feel and explosive impacts.

Did we just say that vanity? Yes, personalized golf balls can also be beneficial. It speaks of success and it earns you respect. Having a personalized golf ball and clubs is not only about show, it is also a perfect memorabilia for an important occasion, such as corporate parties or family celebrations.

The Size and Weight Of A Golf Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:35:00 +0000

Golf ball manufacturers pay attention to how most weekend golfers play and address those issues in accordance with the minimum and maximum tolernaces for golf balls.

Most golf ball manufacturers are looking for the same thing, sales. They achieve this by customer staisfaction for their product. Keeping these in mind, along with adhering to the rules set out by the United States Golf Association, manufacturers for the most part will produce golf balls with the minimum and maximum requirements.
The size of the golf ball, according to the rules of golf is as follows. The diameter of the golf ball must be at least 1.680 inches or 42.67 millimeters. A smaller ball has a tendency to fly further than a larger ball due to less air resistance on a smaller object in flight, or in other words the smaller ball does not need to displace as much air as a larger ball. Keeping this in mind, most manufacturers will produce golf balls to the minimum size.

On the other hand, the weight of a golf ball, according to the rules of golf, must not exceed 1.620 ounces or 45.93 grams. The heavier the ball the less it is slowed by air resistance, and thus the furhter it will fly. For this reason most manufacturers produce balls to the maximum weight allowance.
Using this information you can check the size and weight of golf balls you purchase. If you are a higher handicap player looking for a few more yards, use the smallest and heaviest ball.

Few changes in any sport compare with the changes in the game of golf brought about by the rubber ball. It was invented in 1898 by a Cleveland, Ohio, golfer, Coburn Haskell, in association with Bertram Work of the B. F. Goodrich Company. The ball featured rubber thread wound around a solid rubber core. Early gutta-percha gave way to the Balata cover that was developed in the early 1900?s. The popular bramble, mesh, reverse mesh, and a great many other patterns gradually gave way to the aerodynamically superior dimple pattern first used in 1908. Because of the lack of standards, there were many deviations in ball size and weight.

On January 1, 1932, standardization of golf ball weight and size was established by the United States Golf Assn. following 1930 standards set by the British Golf Assn. for a slightly smaller ball. The weight was set at a maximum of 1.620 oz., and diameter not to be less than 1.680 in. Later. after testing apparatus was developed to measure velocity, a maximum velocity of 250 feet per second was added by the USGA. The durability and precision of today?s ball reflect not only the tremendous technological advancement of their manufacture but also the development of space age plastics, silicone, and improved rubber.

By Bob Power

What is a golf ball?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:33:00 +0000

Many years ago golf was played in Scotland, they obviously did not have all the equipment that we enjoy nowadays and certainly did not play the game in the structured manner that we do. Back then they had to utilise both golf balls and clubs which were both manufactured from wood.It as back in the 17th century that the feather golf ball was designed and introduced, another word for this type of ball was the featherie.

The feather golf ball was made from goose feathers which were compressed into a sphere which was normally cow hide. The feathers were compressed into the cow hide whilst the cow hide was still wet. When all the feathers were in the hide was left to dry and as it dried it shrank creating a hard golf ball.These balls, however due to the nature of creation and build time were very very expensive and quite often cost much more than the golf club itself. Due to the cost of purchase only the more financially privileged golfers could afford to purchase such a ball.After the feather ball came the creation of the guttie golf ball.

This type of ball was made from the sap of a gutta tree, the gutta tree is predominantly found in the tropics, These balls were created whilst the sap was hot where the ball was shaped, when it dried it formed a hard rubbery golf ball. Due to the ease of manufacture these golf balls were a lot cheaper to both manufacture and purchase.There was a huge difference between the featherie and the guttie though. The guttie did not fly as far or as true as the featherie. This was identified as being due to the completely smooth surface of the gutterie which limited the golf ball in the air.Designers of golf balls eventually came up with a solution - the creation of the golf ball dimple - and these are still utilised on golf balls nowadays.

Dimples on a golf ball

The dimples on a golf ball are created to reduce resistance to air whilst the ball is in flight. When a ball without dimples is in the air a huge pocket of dead air is created behind the ball which creates drag, therefore slowing the ball down. The dimples on a golf ball reduces this dead air behind the ball, therefore reducing drag and allowing the golf ball to travel. It does this by the dimples creating turbulence in the air around the golf ball which in turn ensures that a spiral like trail of air is left behind the ball rather than a huge amount of dead air. This spiral of air allows other air particles to flow around the ball rather than just past it.

The dimples of the golf ball dependant upon the type of center in the ball can allow for an amount of spin to be imparted onto the ball at impact, this can either create backspin upon impact with the ground or allow the golfer to control the ball better in the air - ie to draw a ball.

Dimples have been on golf balls now for many many years, however it is believed that they were created after the introduction of a one piece golf ball with a rubber core. This golf ball had a smooth outer on it and golfers found that they were able to hit a better shot as the ball started to wear - ie the outer edge started to become rough. It was around 1905 when the dimpled golf ball was officially introduced and from this time dimples have been used on all golf balls, in 1921 the golf ball was modified so that all balls were a standard size and they were all the same weight.

Nowadays, there is an absolutely staggering amount of variety when it comes to the selection of a golf ball. There are golf balls which are designed to go a long way, other which are designed to be very soft so that more control can be achieved. Even the dimples vary slightly between balls, there are some balls which have more than others and some balls have slightly different shaped dimples. No matter which golf ball you decide to play you can be sure that you are playing with an item which has evolved through evolution and is at present at or very near its optimum.
By: Peter Cunningham

How can a Golf Bag Help You Play Better?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:17:00 +0000

Seems like a silly question, however using a golf bag that matches your style of play will make the game more enjoyable and if you are enjoying your game more, you will usually play better. In recent years there have been vast improvements in how golf bags are made, the materials they are made from, the durability of those materials. The styles or types of golf bags has also evolved.

Consider the Sunday Bag, this is typically meant to carry a smaller assortment of golf clubs and equipment, it is meant to be carried and usually for a quick 9 holes, maybe even on an executive or par 3 course. They have been around for a while, they are usually constructed of lightweight nylon, and usually are not designed to carry a full set of clubs.
The typical carry bag has evolved so much that carrying your own full set of clubs in becoming much more popular. The lightweight ballistic nylon materials used to make most of these bags keeps the weight down, and the new 2 shoulder carry strap systems distribute the weight evenly across your back and shoulders, as well as make it very easy to pick up and put down. Many of them also have the spring loaded retractable legs that are common on stand bags. Will carry a full 14 club set.
The stand bag, so named because of the lightweight, spring loaded, and retractable legs that extend automatically when you set the bag down. This feature allows ready access to your clubs at a natural angle without bending down. Stand bags are constructed of lightweight materials and designed to be carried. Will carry a full 14 club set.
The grand daddy of golf bags, the staff bag is still available and is really meant to be carried by a caddie. These bags are heavy usually made of heavier materials. These are the bags seen on tour, and are made to carry anything you think you might need during your round, extra balls, extra towels, extra gloves, snacks, water, as well as your 14 golf clubs. Fully loaded they can weight in at 40-70 pounds.
A fairly new innovation is the cart bag. These are usually a little larger than the typical carry or stand bag, which makes them a little awkward to carry for more than a short distance. They are designed for use with a cart, either a push, pull or power cart. They feature many pockets most of which are accessible without removing the bag from the cart. These bags will carry the full 14 club set.
Have a junior golfer in the group? The junior bag is a lightweight bag just the right size to be carried by the aspiring young golfer from age 5 up to early teens. They will carry typical junior set of 5-8 clubs.

By Jimmie Newell

Tips On How To Buy A Golf Bag

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:37:00 +0000

There is seemingly no end to the variety and styles of golf bags that are available for sale these days. There is something out there for just about every kind of golfer imaginable. And choosing the right golf bag is an important decision, as it will be carrying some very expensive equipment for you as you play.

So what should you be looking for if you are in the market for a new golf bag? Well first and foremost, it must be able to competently carry and handle the golf equipment that you have. The next consideration is how light and portable the golf bag is. So let's take a look at the various kinds of golf bags that are available and see what you can expect from each one.

Golf bags today come in an incredible variety of sizes and the very largest bags tend to be the most expensive too. They often will have a brand logo on the side and can be very fancy affairs. These are often referred to as staff bags. They very easily handle the number of clubs that most people take with them on the golf course, as well as almost any other kind and accessory that you can imagine. You'll usually find plenty of storage space in several pockets located all over the outside of the bag.

There are also many new and old features you should look for when buying a golf bag.

A divided main club compartment, the dividers will help you organize and protect your clubs from damage.
An outside of the main compartment putter tube, handy for quick access.
A place to carry your umbrella.
A golf glove hook or snap.
A padded valuables pocket.
A detachable rain hood.
And remember you can never have enough pockets!

Golf bags even have their own accessory items.

Clear rain canopy that allows easy viewing and access to clubs while keeping the entire bag dry.
Umbrella holder that attaches to the bag.
Many different cup or beverage holders.
Beverage storage tubes that will accommodate a six pack.
Special sized umbrellas designed specifically to cover your clubs.
Detachable shoe and duffel bags.
Travel covers, you can choose from zip up nylon bags to hard shell club cases on wheels, all designed to keep your clubs together and provide a degree of protection.

Now that you are fully armed with information go to your pro shop, sporting goods store, on shop online. Prices range from under $100 to over $1000. You should be able to find a bag with the logo and colors of your favorite club manufacturer, your favorite sports team, or even have your own name on it. Just be sure to look for the golf bag that matches your style of play, and you may see an improvement in your game!

Golf Bags For Beginner Golfers

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:32:00 +0000

You might be a golf beginner looking for your first set of golf clubs and equipment or a pro shopping for upgrades, but all will agree that golf bags are essential in the game.

Next to golf clubs, a golf bag is one of the most important golfing equipment there is.It is considered a necessity. A good golf bag will lessen your worries on the golf course, (i.e. all your clubs are in their proper place) and you can focus on your teeing.If you're a beginner golfer, then golf bags are definitely a must.

However, there are things that you should know before going to the nearest golf store and buying a golf bag on impulse. First, there are two types of golf bags? carry bags and cart bags.Carry bags are golf bags that are used when you are planning to have a lot of walking on the golf course. Cart golf bags are those that you use when walking is not possible (as some golf courses prohibit walking), and riding a golf cart is your option.

A beginner golfer will most definitely buy a walking bag at first, although if you are a serious beginner of the game, then you will eventually buy both types of golf bags.If you are a newbie in the game, you might ask "What is a golf bag for? I only have four golf clubs." A golf bag is a functional equipment rather than a fashion statement. It is not just for your golf clubs, but it can also hold your other golf equipment and accessories. Some advanced golf bags even have pocket coolers that can keep your drink ice-cold even for hours! You might want to consider that, especially when you will buy a carry golf bag.When buying a golf bag, especially a carry golf bag, find a comfortable one. One should check the straps to see if it fits comfortably and whether it can be carried easily. Remember that your golf bag will be one of your trusted companions on the greens, and that you will spend hours with it. So choose wisely.

Don't buy low quality bags, because you will end up purchasing another bag in the next few months if your old golf bag tears up. You should also buy your golf bag depending on the number of golf clubs that you have. Most golf bags can carry up to 15 golf clubs.

A tournament however limits the number of golf clubs in your golf bag.Another important thing to consider when purchasing a golf bag is its weight. This is one of the most important things to know. golf bags should be light enough to be carried or carted easily, but sturdy enough to hold your clubs and protect them. Some golf bags are even water resistant, and are rain proofed for the protection of your clubs. Most of these golf bags have 8 or 9 dividers or pockets.

Again, the number of dividers that you will need depend on the amount of clubs and accessories you will carry. If you have many golf clubs then choose a golf bag with many dividers. However, these types of golf bags have the tendency to be heavier. Some bags can weigh less than 5 pounds! These types of bags are made up of space-age materials such as graphite, however, they more expensive.Remember that when buying golf bags, the lighter it is, the better and more comfortable it will be.

By: Raymond McNally

Golfers - why you need to clean your balls

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:21:00 +0000

When playing golf the aim of the game is simple. You are attempting to hit a ball from the tee into the hole is as few shots as possible. There is a critical element to this - hitting. When you are hitting you are hitting something with something. In golf you are hitting a golf ball with a golf club.

Because of this you need to ensure that you keep both of these items clean - especially the golf ball. You can clean the golf club whenever and wherever you like, however you can only clean the ball in certain places. Keeping both the club and ball clean is imperative to both good contact and good flight.

Cleaning the club is simple - simply clean the face and ensure the grooves are clear of dirt. This will ensure a clean contact with the ball.

A dirty golf ball can effect many elements in the golf game. It can effect role on a green, flight in the air and contact with the club. When in the iar you will not be able to know for sure if the ball is going to go straigh, left or right. At least if you clean the ball and it does deviate in the air you will know that it was not the cleanliness of the ball.

A golf ball is designed to fly through the air with a minimal amount of resistance, that is what the dimples are for, however what if one or more of those dimples is dirty, then the ball flight will be effected and there is no way that you can guarantee the flight and length of the ball. When putting if the ball is dirty this may make the ball deviate on its roll.

Even if a golf ball looks clean it probably isn't. The golf ball will not just pick up physical dirt from the ground, it will also pick up particles from the air which stick to the golf ball like glue. Although these do not weigh as much as say dirt they still have an impact on the ball. The balls weight will change and it will lose its center of gravity.

You can clean your ball on two occasions (three if preferred lies are in operation), these are on the tee and on the green. When on the tee you should clean your ball each and every time. When on the green you should mark your ball, pick up and clean prior to each and every shot.

Cleaning the ball is easy, however you need to ensure that you take the right equipment with you, you will need 2 towels, some water and if possible a club brush. Pour some water onto the ball and then clean it with one of the towels. If there is a lot of dirt on he ball use the club brush, when you are happy that the ball is clean dry it on the other towel. Even when using a ball washer on the course you should always dry the ball. A dry ball does not pick up dirt on the ground or particles in the air as much as they do not have the ability to stick as they do to a wet ball. A wet ball also effects the center of gravity on a golf ball.Why drop shots in a round just because your golf ball is dirty. Ball cleanliness is a simple and effortless requirement which is so often overlooked.

Clean your balls and get the flight and distance that the ball was designed for.

Do's And Dont's In Playing Golf

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 09:59:00 +0000

The game of golf was acknowledged in 1744, designed by the Company of Gentlemen Golfers in Edinburgh. Over the years, the rules have expanded so much so that the USGA needed a book to keep them all straight. It covers over 500 pages of rules and decisions; here we will highlight the most basic of them all to get you started.When playing golf, your goal is sink your ball in a hole a couple hundred yards from where you start. The player that does this with the least number of strokes wins. Sounds fairly simple, right? In essence, but there are rules to every game, and to be declared the victor, you must adhere to them very strictly in the game of golf.

How to and not to Tee Off

Always tee off behind or between the tee-markers, leaving two club-lengths of space. Never tee off in front of the tee-marker.

It Came from Outer Space – Ball Interference

Don’t stop or divert your ball while it’s moving, unless you want to forfeit two strokes. If your ball is interfered by another player, you must play it as it lies. If however, it’s struck by another ball, what’s that old saying? Que Sera, Sera, whatever will be, will be! But if you’re both on the putting green, that too will cost you a forfeit of two strokes.

How to get the Most Out of an Impossible Shot

I’m sure you’d like to give yourself the best possible opening for a shot, but you must play the ball where it lies. Don’t go uprooting plants or snapping them in half to give yourself the upper hand. The best you can do is adjusting your stance for the best possible swing.

Resting Balls Should Not Be Touched!

Thinking about nudging your ball after it’s stopped? Go ahead, and forfeit a stroke!

Where Oh Where Has My Little Ball Gone?

While we are on the subject of forfeiting strokes, if your ball is lost for more than five minutes, plan on playing another ball from the spot where you last shot and while you’re at it, forfeit one stroke.

Objects on the Course

But just to be fair, you may move out of place objects, out of the way. This means cans and bottle or gardening tools, but don’t try to move a statue or water fountain, you’ll likely hurt yourself! When this happens and there are immovable objects in your way, drop your ball within one club-length from the clearest point but not in the direction of the hole.

Let’s Talk Green

The green is an area with smoother grass, cut lower, near the hole. If you can get your ball there, move the flagstick from the hole but be sure to put it back where you found it, when the last player has finished. Here, on the green, you may pick up your ball, you must replace it right where you found it.

Do’s and Don’ts of Golfing

Let’s go over some guidelines. These should be fairly easy to remember because they are all common sense and thoughtful rules of etiquette. First, though you don’t have to wear checkered pants, dress properly for the sport, keep the volume down and don’t liter or leave your beverage containers behind.Golf courses are buzzing places; try to be on time so you’re not holding anyone up. If you’re struggling with a hole and it’s taking some time to get through, let other play through. Make sure you turn your phone off as well.Toss a coin or spin a bottle to see who goes first, never ever, ever flip a club!Be courteous and think about your safety and others. Keep out of the way when another player is in the middle of a shot.Cover the holes your clubs make in the ground, this is called replacing the divots. You don’t even need to bend to do it! And if you’ve dug yourself a sand pit, maybe you’ll consider leveling it out for the next unlucky shot.Do I need to remind you not to flip, toss, throw, chuck or launch a club? Good! Now you’re ready to play golf, don’t forget your spikes!

Golf Tips for Bunker Shots

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:10:00 +0000

Bunkers are not there to catch bad shots.

Bunkers exist to punish shots that are not quite good enough.

Bunkers cause all sorts of swearing and mental anguish. Just the opposite is needed.
Many golfers turn to rage, rush to the bunker, jump in and swing wildly just to get the ball out.
This is exactly the opposite of what must happen. A trapped ball requires the utmost planning and mental concentration.

Here are the four rules for bunkers:

1)Get out.2)Get out.3)Get out.4) Get out to a predecided spot to make the next stroke easy.
When your ball is in a bunker count to ten before deciding what to do.

Don't try the "easy" shot when the ball is on the edge of the sand. It seems so tempting to just lift the ball on to the green, without touching the sand, when the ball is only and inch or two from the edge, and just barely below the grade.

Don't make this mistake. If you are off by even a half inch either way your ball will stay in the sand or go flying completely over the green.

Explosion shots looks difficult. Many golfers cannot visualize a successful explosion shot and so never attempt them.

But, if you understand what must happen, making a good shot can be easy.

The key to the explosion shot is that most of the energy of the swing will be expended in the sand. When the club reaches the ball, after going through the sand, it will not be travelling fast at all.
Estimating how far behind the ball to hit in the sand is hard. Here is a tip to overcome that: screw your feet firmly into the sand. This tells you exactly how deep and how compact the sand is while also giving you a very firm stance, which is critical to a bunker shot.

Visualize forcing the club through the sand to the ball, before you plant your feet and attempt the swing. Do it again.

Finally, strike the sand well behind the ball and visualize the follow through to the ball.
This is the critical error many golfers make on the explosion shot. It is not enough to strike the sand behind the ball. You must continue to force the club through the sand to the ball.

While landing in a bunker will still be disappointing, successfully getting out of them time and again will provide great satisfaction. This will actually boost your mental attitude for the rest of the game.
By James Vincent

Golf Instruction

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:12:00 +0000

A boy once learned to double his driving yardage from a single tip, and later wrote a book about it and dedicated it to his instructor. A career in golf instruction can be extremely rewarding, and lead to unexpected great occurrences. The key to getting involved in golf instruction is simply finding it in your heart to make time to do it.

Common misconceptions about golf instructors are that they were PGA professional players, or local golf pro’s for a country club. This is not the case most of the time, and often those involved in golf instruction simply have experience in the game of golf. They have received some education that allows them to instruct others. While being a former pro might add to your credibility, it won’t make or break a golf instruction career.

Often people will wonder what the best way to get involved with golf instruction is if they aren’t to become a professional golfer. The answer to this commonly asked question is through education. There are academies that will train students to become golf instruction experts, and help them earn relevant certifications to prove it. This is the easiest way to get certified, and help your business career in golf instruction take off.

While chances are the most suitable job will be at a country club, there are other places one can be involved in golf instruction. For one thing, the driving range is a great place to get many clients and keep a robust business. On a driving range people are often working on their swing, which of course is one of the most fundamental elements of golf instruction. It makes perfect sense that a large amount of business would come from the driving range.

Another great way to make money on golf instruction is through freelancing. The usual routes taken to obtain a qualified golf instructor can intimate many people. They will normally look in the local classified ads. As golf gains in popularity, the opportunity for freelancers is great. Also, freelancing in golf instruction allows one to obtain valuable experience that they can use towards building a career in golf. There aren’t many freelance careers with more demand than that of golf instruction. Everyone seems to want to improve their swing, and you can be the one that teaches them how to do it.

Finally there is the traditional route that most golf instruction experts follow. This route is to gain expertise, and to work for a country club. This is something that works well for those looking for a steady paycheck, and a lot of upward mobility. Working in golf instruction at a country club can lead to bigger and better things in the future for your golf career. Such as gaining a healthy freelance business on the side and possibly getting involved with course management or pro shop sales.

Before any of these jobs are possible, it is often necessary to gain golf instruction experience. Some will take jobs apprenticing for established golf instructors, while others will go to school to pursue this career. While both roads lead to the same destination, often school is a better choice because of the benefits that it offers outside of golf instruction. At most golf schools today one can achieve a degree that allows them to both work in golf instruction, as well as in other facets of the golf business, such as turf management, course management, and other exciting areas of the business. A career in golf instruction is literally just a few steps away, for those that choose to get an education.

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What is golf

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:45:00 +0000

What is golf?

Golf is an outdoor game in which players use specially designed clubs to hit a small, hard ball into holes or cups throughout a nine- or 18-hole course. While golf has been around for centuries and has become more sophisticated throughout the years, the object has remained the same: to advance the ball into a small cup placed in the ground, using as few strokes as possible.

"A unique thing about golf is that the fundamental intention of the game has been basically unchanged for 500 years," says Rand Jarris, librarian for the United States Golf Association (USGA).

Although the actual origin is unknown, golf was first identified with Scotland. Records indicate that it was played there as early as 1457. By the 1800s it had spread, and in 1860 the first British Open Tournament was established. While the game was probably played in America in the 17th century, the country's first permanent club was established in 1888. Golf gained a major surge in popularity in the 20th century, with the establishment of the professional tour and television.

While today's rules for golf are complex and include a code of behavior etiquette, people are drawn to the uniqueness of the sport:

Golf is played outdoors on large areas of land.

No two golf courses are exactly the same. Each course poses unique challenges. A player only can influence his or her own score. Players have no influence over their opponent's score. While players golf with others, they essentially aim to beat their personal scores.

It is an opportunity for camaraderie, challenge and enjoyment. Golf has psychological and social benefits, in addition to physical ones.

By following the standard guidelines to become physically fit, a player's golf game also will improve.

Other forms of golf

During the years, variations of golf have been developed for both fun and practice. Some forms include:

Aerobic golf. The object of the game is to finish nine or 18 holes with the lowest score, in the shortest time. Thus, the form of this game requires running from shot to shot.

Adaptive golf. Changes to the game and/or special courses that accommodate the needs of golfers with a variety of disabilities.

Driving ranges. A practice and recreation range for repetitive golf ball driving.

Miniature golf. A putting game played on a whimsical course, developed in the 1930s and popular with both children and adults.

Pitch and putt. A shorter version of the standard golf game.

Special putting greens. Designed for putting practice and recreation.

Speed golf. A high-energy form of the game that combines sprinting and running, rather than walking or cart-riding to each shot.

Links to other useful web-sites

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