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10 Rounds with the Callaway Chrome Soft

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 21:13:00 +0000

Back last year when I first heard of Callaway Golf’s Chrome Soft golf ball it didn’t strike me as anything special but as more information became available my interest grew. It really got my attention when Callaway people explained the technology behind the new ball saying this will be a “game-changer for them.”

We are used to thinking low compression golf balls while having a softer feel didn’t go as far as those with a firmer feel. Ladies and seniors played the lower compression models since they couldn’t get the distance benefits of high compression golf balls due to their slower swing speeds. Since the introduction of multi-layer solid core balls like the Titleist ProV1 the spread of performance has widened but everyone acknowledged it would be nice to add the softer feel of low compression golf balls to the distance gains of solid core construction.

Building a ball with a very soft core meant, especially with longer clubs, though the spin rate was lower the core didn’t react fast enough to produce distance.

According to Callaway that was true until now.

The 3-piece Chrome Soft is billed to have a soft feel and still produce the distance, high ball speed and low spin with their aptly named “SoftFast Core” and a urethane cover.

During February and March I took them to the course for an extended trial and as it turned out, though my northern friends were envious, played them in four southern states for a total 16 rounds.

The questions everyone immediately asks are, “How long were they? Did they go as far as a Pro V1?”

The answer is the Chrome Softs were long, certainly comparable to every other golf ball model including the Titleist’s Pro V1 we have reviewed and certainly within the variability inherent in my very average swing. Coincidentally, we received unsolicited samples from another manufacturer of a “distance and feel” ball and took them along with the Callaway’s on a trip to Georgia.

No contest, the “distance and feel” ball didn’t have anywhere near the “distance” of the Chrome Soft and the “feel” around the greens was like a rock while the Chrome Soft showed control properties we really appreciated. The comments from friends to whom I gave sample sleeves (usually two sleeves so they would have an extended opportunity to make their evaluation) were positive and two of them said they liked the Chrome Soft so much in comparison to their usual brand they would be switching.

Negatives. On some downwind shots, particularly with a driver, it seemed as though the Chrome Soft though hit well, fell out of the air very quickly. Admittedly this is a subjective impression but it happened on more than one occasion. Unfortunately in each case when that happened circumstances were such it wasn’t possible to hit additional tee shots so this remains an impression only worth mentioning in passing.

Secondly some may object to the price but at $38 dozen the Chrome Soft are $10 less than market leader ProV1 and $7 less than the Bridgestone B330-RX series.

Recommendation. The Callaway Chrome Soft is really worth trying and I believe you will be happy with the results.

10 Rounds with the R15 Driver

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:16:00 +0000

10 Rounds with the R15 Driver

By ED TRAVIS

TaylorMade Golf is the number one club company for a reason and though some “pundits” have almost made a cottage industry out of criticizing them the bottom line is they sell more clubs than anyone else. Just as with other market leaders (Microsoft and CoCa-Cola come to mind) a few people seem to have a psychological need to take out after the guy on top which probably says more about them than the leader being attacked.

But let’s be clear, TaylorMade sells more clubs for a good reason. Golfers believe they perform better and all the carping or back biting doesn’t change that fact one bit.

With that bit of philosophizing behind us and turning our attention to the newest lead dog from TMaG, I admit I was looking forward to the arrival of the R15. The comparison with last year’s SLDR model was going to be fun.

For 2015, the premier driver model’s name is a return to the old standby “R” designation first seen in 2002 but most significantly as the groundbreaking moveable-weight R7 Quad in 2004. Last year the TaylorMade SLDR model hit the top of the charts with a single sliding weight that could be adjusted either towards the toe or heel by moving it along channel in the sole to compensate for the user’s slice or hook. And it worked allowing average golfers to adjust the club to, at least in part, fix swing faults.

The R15 also is a return the distinctive white clubhead (though a black version is available) and it has all the technology seen in the SLDR with two significant differences, the first being not readily apparent. The weight channel was moved closer to the face so it acts as a slot to give additional face flex at impact. This in combination with 40-grams of weight being moved 12mm closer to the clubface means the R15 produces quite a bit less side spin than the SLDR and by extension just about every other driver on the market.

The second and more obvious change is the addition of a second weight in the sliding sole channel. Now, not only can the user compensate for ball curvature but because the weights can be spread widely apart, the moment of inertia or resistance to twisting is really increased. As Tom Kroll, in charge of TMaG’s Global Product Creation told me, you can think of high MOI as protecting ball speed when the impact is anywhere but on the exact center of the clubface.

Taking the R15 to the course a couple of things were readily apparent. The feel at impact was a step up from the previous SLDR model and though the SLDR didn’t have a poor feel, the R15 felt and sounded like the closing of a door on a Rolls Royce.

Distance for drives hit at or very near the center of the face was excellent, maybe even a bit past the SLDR yardage under most conditions but where the R15 really showed off was on off center hits, especially the ones slightly towards the heel. Distance was still good and as a guess, the loss of distance was about 10-yards compared to center impact.

The test 10.5 degree R15 had the smaller 430cc clubhead with the stock 45.5 inch Fujikura Speeder 67 Evolution shaft and the already impressive forgiveness would presumably be even better using the 460cc model. Of course the 430cc head tends to produce even lower spin so there is a tradeoff.

Shortly after completing the 10 rounds with the R15 while staying at the Reynolds Plantation outside Atlanta I visited The Kingdom, TaylorMade’s world class fitting center located there. After an hour long session on the launch monitor under the guidance of The Kingdom’s Noel English testing the R15 with a variety of shafts to maximize launch conditions he recommended a Fujikura Pro 53 trimmed to 45 inches—1/2 inch less than the stock shaft. The results since have been impressive or put another way I’m over the moon.

On just a typical swing with average contact I’ve gained 15 yards.

The game’s a lot easier the farther you hit it.

Negatives. The price. At $430 the R15 is among the highest priced drivers but in my opinion the performance more than compensates.

Recommendation. The R15 has to be at the top of your list if you’re looking for a new driver.

The Latest Golf Movie--”The Squeeze”

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:25:00 +0000

The Latest Golf Movie--”The Squeeze”

As everyone from the movie’s publicists to bloggers reviewing this film for the first time have pointed out…”The Squeeze” is a golf movie with characters that really can play golf, meaning they don’t look like Dr. Molly Griswold in Tin Cup. Now it’s true the “Tin Cup” character played by Rene Russo wasn’t supposed to be a golfer but somehow her contraption contrived swing didn’t look that much worse than the passes Kevin Costner was making…even after coaching by the likes of Gary McCord.

The point is, it’s nice to have golfers playing golfers in a golf movie but absolutely irrelevant if they can’t act.

The story of “The Squeeze” is based on what actually happened in real life to a young man played by Jeremy Sumpter (“Peter Pan,” “Friday Night Lights”) when he gets taken under the wing of a big time gambler named Riverboat played by Chris McDonald (“Happy Gilmore,” “Thelma and Louise”). Sumpter playing Augie is a small town golfer that doesn’t know how good he is but recognized by Riverboat as having the skill to win high stakes matches.

They wind up in Las Vegas (where else?) for a million dollar match against the reigning U.S. Amateur champion played by Jason Dohring over the ultra-exclusive Wynn Las Vegas golf course. Dohring’s character’s sponsor is called Jimmy Diamonds and as played by Michael Nouri becomes easy to hate. He threatens to kill Augie if Augie wins the match and while Riverboat makes the same threat should Augie loose.

Hence the movie’s name, “The Squeeze”.

Obviously our hero Augie has to get out of this lose-lose situation and does with the help of his girlfriend Natalie (Jillian Murray) by double crossing Riverboat and Jimmy Diamonds on the 18^th hole. The movie’s climax takes place in the desert outside Las Vegas with Augie and Natalie holding the two gamblers at gunpoint before driving away leaving two briefcases. One filled with $2 million and the other a loaded automatic. As the happy couple drive away a single gunshot is heard, the outcome of which is left to the viewer’s imagination.

It’s an old saying that to make a good movie you need two things primary things namely a good story and good acting. This combination is found in “The Squeeze” and for golf fans there is much to recommend seeing it.

Written and directed by Terry Jastrow with co-producing by wife Anne Archer there was little doubt story and acting would not be first rate. Jastrow was ABC’s golf producer and produced dozens of other major sporting events as well as motion pictures, stage and television programs. Archer has a long list of superlative acting credits and drew a major amount of attention in “Fatal Attraction,” “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.”

The story moves along with a minimum of distractions with the final match and Augie’s double cross being extremely well done leaving the outcome in doubt until the final few minutes of the film.

”The Squeeze” will be theaters as well as VOD and on iTunes on April 17, 2015. Even non-golfers will enjoy it.

TMaG Goes Retail

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 22:25:00 +0000

TaylorMade Golf, a division of Adidas (OTCMKTS:ADDYY), says they going into the brick and mortar side of the business with the opening of their first branded outlet store next month in Myrtle Beach with more stores to follow. The business plan is for the stores to be exclusively outlets, selling previous season merchandise from the company’s four brands TaylorMade, Adams Golf, adidas Golf and Ashworth. At present each of the brands offers current merchandise and clearance items for sale over the Internet.

“The outlets are designed to benefit our current retail partners and golfers alike. There has been an influx of product in the marketplace that has moved at a slower pace than expected,” states Ben Sharpe, CEO TaylorMade Golf Company. “The outlets allow us to sell off-season product at a discounted price, while giving our retail partners the ability to set prices on in-season product at sustainable levels."

Parent company adidas will partner with TMaG to manage the stores. A second location in Livermore, Calif. will open soon after the Myrtle Beach outlet and additional locations are anticipated before the end of the year.

“The retail outlet model will enable our company to more effectively manage distribution of prior generation products while strengthening the position of our brands.” Says David Abeles, President of TaylorMade Golf Company.

Some observers see this move as a response to criticism from green grass and other retail outlets of TaylorMade’s multiple product launch marketing. It also is a way to get a jump on club competitors such as Callaway Golf (NYSE:ELY) for off price sales while at the same time giving TMaG a distribution channel to help traditional retailers inventory.

ED TRAVIS | Golf Opinion & Commentary

Golfing the Trick and Its Advantages

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:29:00 +0000

Golf is undeniably one of the most enjoyed sport in the world. undeniably the sport is also very well known and famous all throughout the world. The sport is usually played by the elites and the rich though the sport needs experience to be played decently, undeniably the sport is a wholesome game to play. Golfing in tristate area will give you the satisfaction and enjoyment that you need especially when getting the goals and winning the game. So how does a golfer do the trick?

One of the very important aspects in being a pro in this game is to achieve a good swing. Golf stretches should be performed especially by beginners. Your body should also be well conditioned for you to execute the golf swing impressively. The essentials of flexibility, balance, muscle strength and power should all be enhanced by doing some training and exercises. But do you know that golf itself is a good sport as well as an exercises? It has a lot of good stuff to give such as being inexpensive or affordable to play. Many golf ranges and golf courses are opening therefore making this sport very accessible. golf is also a great means for socializing, as we all know man is a social being and golfing is obviously a great and a healthy way to interact with people and have fun. This is also a common activity with business partners or people who are doing business with each others such as deals and negotiations since this sport is light and without the stress and pressure. It is on the other hand comfortable and relaxed thus allowing good business opportunities and deals. Another advantage of golf is that it is not that stressful nor too pressurizing. it is just plain as simple and the rules are what they are that you don't need lots of things to bear in mind to play. Anyone can play this game, there are no age limit nor any gender specifications to consider of.

Golfing is undeniably a relaxing sport to play especially since you’ll be playing outdoors in wide open spaces and inhaling fresh air along with great company. This itself is a great way to de-stress and be satisfied with the moments. One great place to suggest is golfing in tristate area, they have lots of good reviews about the fine service and great landscapes to offer.

Practice at the Best Golf Course Area

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 17:27:00 +0000

Are you looking for a quality golf course area? Well if golfing is your problem right now then the solution is easy, tristate golf course area is the place on where you can play and practice your golfing skills. Yes playing golf is not easy but with a quality golfing course area then you can practice your golf playing skills. In playing Golf there are skills that are needed to be practiced. One of the essential skills in playing golf is the balance, in swinging you have to maintain balance it is very important and it is the very basic of playing golf, balance is needed when swinging in order for you to hit the ball correctly and get the right results that you want.

In practicing your skill for balance the key is to repeat your swing all over again, it is a long process of trial and error. In order for you to perfect this skill you need to have commitment and patience. The next essential skill that is needed in playing golf is that you have to know your tempo, knowing your tempo requires a lot of practice and a good place to do it. Well tempo is not a skill that you can own or you can possess it is sort of like a skill that is borrowed and you can temporarily possess it. This is because tempo really depends on your body the Feel like feeling that you felt when playing golf. You will learn to control it and prolong its effectiveness through again practicing, practicing, practicing all over again.

Another skill that is very important in playing golf is the tension awareness. Yes in every sport there is tension. For example playing Basketball there are times that you have to take the game winning shot or kick in football even in chess tension rises every move that you do. This is also true to game called golf, tension is like the opposite of tempo when you feel the tension your balance and tempo crumbles, golf players says that the best thing to do when you feel the tension is to take deep breaths and let yourself calm down. Some players relax quite a little bit before the game. Relaxing and taking rest improves concentration and avoids you feeling the tension that can ruin your game. And in practicing your skills practice at the best tristate golf course area.

PGA Show Attendance Up, By ED TRAVIS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:52:00 +0000

As it does each year the 62nd PGA Merchandise Show provided an opportunity to see lots of innovative, interesting and useful products…and as is often the case an overall feeling of optimism concerning the state of the golf business was not uncommon.

The Show, called "The Major of the Golf Business" open only to industry members, ended last Friday Jan. 23 with more than 1,000 companies having exhibits taking up 1 million square feet in Orlando's Orange County Convention Center.

"The PGA Merchandise Show creates an extensive array of opportunities for a growing number of PGA Professionals, golf buyers and industry leaders," said PGA of America President Derek Sprague. "The PGA Show's continued growth and support from all of the major brands, coupled with the energy and enthusiasm we saw throughout the week, is a terrific start to 2015."

Just over 200 exhibitors were new to the Show and comments from first timers were typically upbeat.

"This is the place to be, isn't it?" said Adam Heindorff, founder of Links & Kings, an accessories company specializing in high-end leather headcovers and bags. "I can see how being here is key for building relationships, finding new customers and establishing your branding. I can show people our entire collection in person, in a way you can't do over the Internet or out of your trunk."

New and improved products are the life blood of any industry but for golf a more significant sign was the healthy increase in attendance by the sometimes unsung people on the front line, PGA of America Professionals. According to Reed Expositions, the company that runs the Show, six percent more PGA Professionals made the trip to Orlando than last year while overall attendance was up one percent to over 41,000.

Those walking the ten miles of aisles and attending the educational seminars came from all 50 states and 79 countries with the top five (outside of U.S.) being Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Korea and Sweden.

A concerted marketing campaign to grow the number of PGA Professionals and key buyers attending the PGA Show, created a more valuable business-to-business environment. Put simply, there were more qualified buyers on the floor to impact exhibitor business.

Also a positive sign was the nine percent increase, to over 7,000, attending the Outdoor Demo Day on Tuesday Jan. 20 restricted to invited golf retailers and media at Orange County National Golf Center in nearby Winter Garden, Fla.

No one believes everything is rosy for golf industry sales and profit prospects given the continued slide in golf participation but it is encouraging to see at least some positive signs as reflected in this year's Show attendance.

Fitness Exercises Before Golfing in Tristate Area

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:47:00 +0000

Exercising for golf brings a lot of benefits to golf players and enthusiasts. Aside from getting more stronger and flexible, many other benefits can be obtained. So while you are still an amateur golfer, it is better to start on the exercises as well as striving for improvements to be the best player for golfing in tristate area.

The golf swing is a vital aspect with golf. This is the most important thing that determines your points and success with the game of golf. This is defined as the athletic movement that will need the cooperation of the entire body literally from the fingertips to your toes to complete a successful swing. A golf swing isnt about the club but along with other important elements such as the grip and where your head is directed. This is an athletic movement that will need the entire body to move through sequence of movements along with correct timing. The movement is initiated at address and then moving on through actual phase follows and then completed with a follow through this movement should be within the physical parameters. The parameters include the physical categories that the body should achieve at a specific level. These parameters are actually platforms from which the body will be able to perform athletic movement of an efficient golf swing. Flexibility, endurance, strength, balance and power should be achieved by the body at certain levels. When anything of what is mentioned is lacking, poor golf swings often result thus poor mechanics, poor scores and bad shots.

Know the exercises good for for golf swings and those that are actually bad for golf swings. Let’s start with flexibility. Do proper flexibility exercises that work well with muscles utilized in golf swings. Another important exercise regime type you should have is exercise that improves balance. Since it is vital to remain balanced through the swing, you should then assess on how you balance. Balance is described as the ability to control your body with a movement pattern. That movement pattern should be the golf swing. Enhancing how you balance trains both your nervous system and muscular system to coordinate with each other efficiently.

Golfing in tristate area may make you nervous. But having yourself and your body prepared for golfing will give you confidence in your swings. Just practice since as you already know, practice does really make perfection.

Enjoyable Golf Club in Tristate

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 15:42:00 +0000

Golf is one of the most enjoyed sports and the one of the most popular sports in the world. It is a recreational activity that needs dedication and focus. Golf is commonly played by the rich and would only be played if you have the right experience and have the right skill for the said sport. Golf club in tristate is one of the clubs where you can precisely train your skills for golf. Golf is a very difficult sport which needs a lot of determination and hardwork for you to succeed in the said sport. That is why you need to find a place where you can practice and have lots of fun with your friends and family. Golf require a steady hand and a sharp eye to play.

At tri state golf club, it is not a problem if you are a beginner, an amatuer or a professional at the sport. There are different kinds of place where you can practice that fits right for the kind of rank you are in. If you are looking for the best kind of places where you can get high on your performance level in golf you should go to the tri state golf course area. There are different kinds of terrains that fits different kinds of players. In fact, players should adjust to the terran, not the other way around. The posture too is an important factor to be a professional in this kind of sport. The correct position of the golfer can determine the ball and where it is heading to. The real key to the proper and right posture is depends in the body where the eyes can see the goal in every picture. This way, the golfer can adjust on what he would do to get a substantial place.

When you are a beginner of this kind of sport, the grip proves a very important fundamental in playing golf. You must know the consequence when you tighten the grip too much or you lessen the grip. When you tighten the grip too much, it might not the hit the ball at all or might not get the targeted destination but if you lessen the grip of the bat, the bat might be taken away on your hands and will have a lousy performance. All in all practicing in the best Golf Club in Tristate can be great way for you to improve your golfing abilities.

Happy Holidays !!!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:29:00 +0000

Improve your Golf Swings at the Tristate Golf Course Area

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:18:00 +0000

Most would regard the golf swing as one of the most difficult actions in the sports world to perform. The golf swing, though it may look easy and simple to look at, needs exact timing and proper technique through long ranges of motion. Any error made on the swing plane as well as on the sequence of timing can create bad effects on the golf swing. This therefore results to errant shots, low golf scores and not enjoyment but more frustrations happen. Avoid having these frustrations and gain good social and athletic life thru constant golfing at the tristate golf course area.

Newbies and amateurs often suffer golf swing problems with errant shots and countless hours wasted in huge attempts for golf swing improvements. Unfortunately hundreds and even thousands of dollars are used up on golfing lessons every year along with the costs of buying new golfing equipment, however despite all the lessons, there are still golfers who never improved with the basic golf swings and the scores suffer the same fate too. This still leads to problematic frustrations instead of supposedly enjoying from the game. To fail with golf swing improvement means all about body swinging at the golf club. The key here is to utilize your body well and the mechanics of the golf swing. The bottom line here that the body is the main tool that greatly affects mood swing mechanics. but golf swinging will require the body to encompass specific physical qualities for proper and correct execution of the golf swing mechanics.The physical qualities include strength, flexibility, power and balance. If you are lacking even at minimal levels on any aspect of these physical qualities, compensations are sure to happen with your golf swing performance.

For example when looking at flexibility the golf swing will need you to draw the golf club with proper ranges of motion that should be huge. Back Swinging would need you to implement a full shoulder swing for setting the club into the correct slot for downstring, with a finish position that mirrors the back swing image. The tristate golf course area is the perfect place for you to improve your swings and get better scores. They have wide open golfing spaces with greeneries and amazing views to enjoy. They also have many privileges for the Tristate Golfclub members.

Tristate Golfer Magazine: The best source for Golfing Articles

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:16:00 +0000

Golf is a famous precision ball sport game in which the players who are competing or golfers utilize different kinds of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on an area called the golf course utilizing the least amount of strokes as possible. As the “Rules of Golf” defines Golf, this is playing ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the rules. Generally the number of holes in a golf series range from nine to eighteen and each hole should have a tee box to start from as well as a putting green that contains the hole. There are different standard forms of terrain with golf sports which includes hazards, rough and fairway. Know more about Golf through tristate golfer magazine.

The history of golf is actually unclear and still argued on until today. Some have claimed that the earliest forms of golf can be traced for as early as 100 BC. The Roman game of Paganica in which the players utilize a bent stick for hitting a stuffed leather ball. It is a generally accepted fact that the golf originally originated in Scotland at the time of the Middle Ages. But it did not find international popularity until the late 19th century in which this sport has started spreading to the rest of the United kingdom and then the British areas as well as the United States. A game named Apocryphally, in which it is played like golf was enjoyed by a dutch using a stick and a leather ball. In 1261 it was later named Colf however in 1360 it was banned by the council of Brussels. But in 1389, the Regent Albrecht of of Bavaria offered the Haarlem citizens a field named “De Baen” described as an area exclusively used for playing games, with colf included. Golf has then evolved into a more appealing game that it has become very popular especially around well off individuals.

The 2005 edition of the Golf Digest has actually calculated the countries with the most golf courses ranking from Scotland, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Canada, Wales, United States, Sweden, and England. In United States, more players get involved with golfing which had reached 4.6 million in 2005. To know more about interesting facts and golfing tips, take interest on Tristate Golfer Magazine.

Have Fun in Golf Club in Tristate

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 01:40:00 +0000

A great way to make your golfing memories to be a memorable one is to have a great and the best course. Though the beginners might say that a course is easy because of the looks but any experienced golfers will say that looks can be deceiving. Golf is one of the best sports in the world, it is also a very convenient sports that only the rich can do. Golf requires a steady hand to aim at your target for the ball to travel to the designed target. In order to improve your skills such as your speed agility and career is to have the best golf course. The best golf course is found in Seattle. This is the golf club in tristate that will allow you to learn these skills with precision.

The position and the posture of your body is a way to have better looks and better swings on the ball to fly the ball to the designated target. The real key to a proper posture is to place the body where it moves with every picture. The legs should be wide apart and the shoulders must be parallel for your shoulders to give your body the stability it needs. Maintain your knees bent a little bit as well as your back to be straight. When you finished in mastering the posture of your body the next to master is your grip in the bat. For beginners, the most effective grip is the natural position wherein the biceps and triceps are loosen in front of your system and their dominating hand holds the club’s handle. This grip enables a near perfect accuracy.When holding the club, make sure that your thumb encloses your index finger to ensure that the bat will not give away when you strike. Also, you have to support the club strongly until you see the knuckles in your index and your midsection fingers.

When one commits mistake in his shots. Then he must control his temper. Golfers who are very hotheaded tends to lose more than those who have cool heads. Golfers who control their tempers tend to progress more than those who do not, instead they do not progress at all. By keeping yourself calm and concentrated you can recover your focus and have a better shot next time you do it. Learn more about golfing real time at golf club in tristate.

Enjoy Quality Golf Club in Tristate

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 04:16:00 +0000

Golf is one of the major sports in the world and one of the most difficult ones i must say. Golf requires a steady hand and a sharp eye to play it But the question is.. Where can you find a club where you can practice your skills in golf? The answer is simple. The golf club in tristate is one of the perfect place where you can practice your precision skills.

The posture is a great skill that one of a golfer must obtain. The correct posture can determine the whether the shot you are going to take is going to hit an on-goal hit or a very frustrating miss. Proper golf posture is the wherever you put yourself you would easily the goal that you are going to take. Make sure that your legs are are wide apart for you to maneuver your body sideways, The widening of the legs are also important for the stability of your entire body. Next is to maintain your knees a bit bent and your back must be straight for you to shift the weight forward as the club makes contact with the ball resulting in an accurate hit.

The grip of your club must be tight for you to strike forcefully for you to get your standards. So that the ball would fly high up for it to go to your plan. This position allows near perfect accuracy while allowing them also to build their strength for additional challenging tourneys. When you grip your club securely let your dominant hands and make sure that it follows club in every single shot.

Keeping your cool is a very good thing for golfers to be. Golfers which are hotheads have the more tendency to fail at their shots because they might lose their concentration. Keep yourself calm in everything that you do. That way you can make a clear shot and have much better results. If you miss a shot. dont lose your temper and control it because it may lose your focus in the game. Always have it in your mind that to be a good golfer in support. you must have the time and training. Dont get discouraged when committing a mistake instead make it a lesson for you so that when you try the next time you could have a better outcome. Try these tips and become a good golfer at golf club in Tristate.

Gaining Better Performance in a Tristate Golf Course Area

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:22:00 +0000

Though it looks pretty easy, any experienced golf player will tell you that looks can be deceiving. Golf requires a steady hand and a keen eyes, golf is best knowledgeable whenever you allow the ball travel to its designed target at all times. The question is: how could you improve on your speed and agility in this career, and where is the perfect TristateGolf Course Area that will allow you to learn the skill with precision?

It’s All About Your Position

The correct posture can determine whether the shot you are going to take will be an on-goal hit or a very frustrating miss. The real key to a proper posture depends on putting the body in a place where it moves with every photo. Make sure that your legs are wide apart and parallel for your shoulders to give your entire body the stability it needs. Next, maintain your knees a bit bent as well as your back straight. This will help our bodies shift the weight forward as the club makes contact with the ball, resulting in an accurate picture.

Tightening Up on the Grip

When you practiced on your own stance, the next action to focus on is the way you maintain your team. For beginners, the most effective grip is definitely a natural position wherein the biceps and triceps hang loose in front of your system and their dominating hand holding the club’s handle. This position enables near-perfect accuracy while also allowing them to build on their strength for additional challenging tourneys.

When holding the club, make sure that your thumb firmly shuts on the index finger as well as its tip reaching half of the middle finger. Also, you should support the club strongly until you a bit see the knuckles in your index and midsection fingers. When you have gripped the club securely, let your non-dominant hand rest on the dominant hands and make sure which it follows the club in every single shot.

Control that Temper

The key to a successful time in any golfing course in Tristate is based on your ability to controlling your temper. As such, golfers with very hot heads have a tendency to get progressively worse in each and every shot they miss due to the buildup of rage and frustration. By keeping yourself calm and funky, it is possible to retain your focus and recover.

Always remember that mastering your golfing performance will require time and training. By controlling how you will react to any mistake on the Tristate Golf Course Area, you may optimize your training and become a dependable golfer as soon as possible.

Training with EyeLoc

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 05:26:00 +0000

OK, another training aid to look at. One of many that I am asked to evaluate and frankly at first I doubted it would be of any help in my seemingly never ending quest towards a perfect game.

But from the first time I put EyeLoc on I saw I was wrong.

EyeLoc is a pair of sunglasses but with a significant difference. A vertical slot cut in the center of each lens results in the wearer seeing two lines. The idea then is to take your address position and move the position of the two slots by turning the adjustment knobs on the frame until they align and you see just one line with the ball in the center.

Easy, simple and significant since when hitting the ball if you see the ball move from the line (it’s slightly wider than the ball) your head has moved rather than staying steady.

Realizing at once this would be a big help during putting practice I tried it out and was right. Any head movement was instantly obvious so time on the practice green with EyeLoc will train you to keep both eyes and head steady which of course is a major factor in making more putts.

Having seen the benefits on the putting green I went to the practice tee to find out what movement—if any—I had in my full swing and right away I found the answer was, “a lot.” So now I am using EyeLoc to train myself to make a better swing, more around instead of the old slide and glide. Admittedly it’s a work in progress but I can see results…much better ball contact, distance and trajectory.

At $80 EyeLoc is not inexpensive but with consistent practice the improvement to your ball striking should be more than recovered from winning wagers plus of course, this game is a lot more fun when you hit the ball solidly and make lower scores.

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Picking the Right Golf Clubs: What To Remember

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:26:00 +0000

For far too many times, many a golfer has not given a thought as to which golf club in Tristate they should use. The truth is that every golf club is designed for a specific purpose and skill level, and, when used correctly, will result in a very successful performance in the field. Before you head on to the nearest sporting store you need to know a few factors that will help you pick the right club.

Shaft Material

The first thing you have to consider is the material that the club is made of. As of now, clubs are either made with graphite or steel. Though more expensive, graphite is lighter which allows you to swing it at a greater speed, resulting in a larger distance covered. Steel, on the other hand, is slightly heavier, and allows for more control over the ball. For advanced players with a strong swing speed, these clubs are ideal for letting the ball travel accurately.

Flex

The flex of the club’s shaft will determine how much it will bend on each swing. Since the flex will play a part on how accurate the ball will travel in flight, it is best to pick a club that has the right shaft flex. For beginners, the ideal clubs are those with a high shaft flex as it allows the ball to fly off without wasting its energy. There are also no-flex shafts wherein the shaft remains stiff in every hit. This will allow for a great rate of accuracy while still maximizing its kinetic energy.

Club Head

Being the one that directly makes contact with the ball, the club’s head will play a role in determining how far the ball will travel and where it lands. To determine which one is best for you, take a look at what material the club is made of. Titanium club heads, for instance, are ideal for those looking to optimize their accuracy as they are lighter. Since they are of lesser weight than other metals, titanium club heads have a wider area which allows for greater ball control.

For golfers seeking to improve their play, it is suggested to look for a golf club in Tristate with a titanium head and a graphite shaft. This combination allows for the highest rate of accuracy and ball control, making the ball fly wherever the golfer wants it to go.

The Greenbrier Bunker

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:29:00 +0000

From 1958 to 1992 it was a well-kept secret but even now when guided tours pass visitors through the 25-ton blast proof doors there is an aura of mystery about the bunker underneath the Greenbrier hotel. During a recent trip to The Greenbrier, “America’s Resort” and premier golf destination in the West Virginia mountains, I had the opportunity to satisfy my curiosity and learn the background on the underground hide away.

The bunker is more than two football fields in size at over 110,000 square feet and was built beginning in December 1958. Finished three years later specifically with the purpose of providing a location for Congress to continue doing business if there was a “national emergency.”

This of course was a euphemism for a nuclear attack by the USSR and begs the question of how member of the House of Representatives and Senate would be able to get out of the nation’s capital if intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads were on the way. But one has to understand it was a different time, it was the Cold War, when children were being taught in classrooms to “duck and cover” under their desks in the event of a missile attack and the U.S. kept thousands of nuclear warheads at the ready.

And there were at least three other secret bunker facilities around the country to house the Executive Branch and the Supreme Court plus military leaders.

To us today it’s somewhat amazing something of this size could be built in secret in so public a place but that was the idea, hiding in plain sight. Press announcements by The Greenbrier described the project as an addition to the hotel, the so-called West Virginia Wing and the huge area being dug as part of the construction project adding additional rooms. In effect construction of the bunker and the hotel went on at the same time with many of the bunker features such as fuel and water storage tanks, massive electrical generators and miles of piping passed off simply as necessary for a modern guest facility.

The deception of course could not stop with completion since dozens of technicians were needed to keep the secure facility in readiness not to mention man the then state-of-the-art communications systems installed. Nothing says more about the mood of the country and particularly the way the media looked at the project than the cover story for these resident workers. They were said to be audio/visual support specialists for The Greenbrier, in effect, TV repairmen.

In addition to the rooms meant as substitutes for the House of Representatives and Senate chambers there was living space consisting of 18 dormitories behind the four massive entrance doors plus a cafeteria, medical clinic, decontamination chambers and everything else Congress would need for an extended stay.

The bunker was maintained as one of America’s frontline facilities in the event of catastrophe until 1995 though the secret of its existence was revealed in an article published by Washington Post in 1992 and the government began the process of decommissioning.

Today though open to tourists the majority of the space is used for secure records storage and not open to the public.

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Flex in Golfing: What This Is and How You Could Use It

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:01:00 +0000

Veterans in the game of golf will immediately tell any green horn that golfing is more than just whacking a ball till it flies to a hole. The Tristate Golfer Magazine understands that there are quite a lot of factors that will play a part in your performance in golf; one of them being shaft flex. To make most out of this phenomenon, it is imperative that you understand how it takes effect and what it brings to your game.

What is Flex?

Flex is the phenomenon in which the shaft seemingly bends itself as it bears down on a ball and then re-corrects itself once the swing is delivered. Depending on the way you swing a driver, the shaft may show no signs of bending or flex too much that it seems that something is bending it forcefully.

How does the flex exactly play in a game? It truly depends on the flexibility of a shaft. Shafts with little to no flex tend to make the ball fly lower than average. Depending on the player’s dominant hand, the ball might also fly right or fade sideward even if the trajectory begins straight. The shot might even feel like a miss even if you are certain that you have made contact with the ball.

For shafts with considerable flex, the ball might fly higher than intended and would always veer of left. High levels of flex will also make the shot feel solid or strong even though they are not. Golfers looking for accuracy and ball control might find flex to be problematic in their game.

Taking Advantage

Even if you cannot control the way a shaft flexes, there is way to make the full use of this phenomenon. If the target is 250 yards and more, it is best to look for a shaft that has little to no flex to ensure a straight trajectory. For shorter distances, you should for a flexible shaft. This will give you enough room to correct your shot if they tend to miss the target.

The next thing to consider is your swinging motion. A soft flex shaft is ideal for a swing that is smooth and flowing while a stiff shaft is best for erratic swings. Any Tristate golfer magazine also recommends using a flexible shaft for trajectories that go left and stiff shafts for trajectories that go right.

Improving Your Performance in Any Golfing Course in Tristate

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:59:00 +0000

Though it does look simple and easy on the outside, any experienced golfer will tell you golf is exactly the opposite of those. Requiring a steady hand and a keen eye, golf is best experienced whenever you let the ball fly to its intended target at all times. The question is: how can you improve on your performance in the fields? Below are a few tips to remember.

Body Position

The right posture can determine whether the shot you will take will be an on-target hit or a very frustrating miss. The key to a right posture lies in putting the body in a position where it moves with every shot. Make sure that your legs are wide apart and parallel to your shoulders to give your entire body the stability it needs. Next, keep your knees slightly bent and your back straight. This will help the body shift its weight forward as the club makes contact with the ball, resulting in an accurate shot.

Grip

Once you practiced on your stance, the next thing to focus on is the way you hold your club. For beginners, the best grip is always a neutral position wherein the arms hang loose in front of your body and their dominant hand holding the club’s handle. This position allows for near-perfect accuracy while also letting them build on their strength for more challenging tourneys.

When holding the club, make sure that your thumb firmly closes on the index finger and its tip reaching half of the middle finger. Also, you should hold the club firmly until you slightly see the knuckles in your index and middle fingers. Once you have gripped the club firmly, let your non-dominant hand rest over the dominant hand and make sure that it follows the club in every shot.

Temper

The key to a successful day in any golfing course in Tristate lies in your ability to controlling your temper. As such, golfers with hot heads tend to get progressively worse in every shot they miss due to the buildup of rage and frustration. By keeping yourself calm and cool, you are able to retain your focus and recover.

Always remember that perfecting your golfing performance will take time and practice. By controlling the way you react to any mistake at the field, you are able to optimize your training and become a dependable golfer as soon as possible.

Remember…The Haig’s First Open Win

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:36:00 +0000

A cocky young professional begged a few days off from his club job so he could play in the U.S. Open and though not a “name” player the 20-year old was full of confidence. He was playing well and even dressed-the-game in a pure silk striped shirt, white flannel pants with a red bandanna casually knotted around his neck and white buckskin shoes that set him back ten whole dollars.

The year was 1913 and the stylishly garbed pro was Walter Hagen in his first venture on to the national stage where he displayed his high self-opinion while introducing himself to defending champion, “You’re Johnny McDermott, aren’t you? Well, I’m glad to know you. I’m W.C. Hagen from Rochester and I’ve come over to help you boys take care of Vardon and Ray.”

Certainly quite a beginning for Hagen in championship competition, especially against a future member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Ted Ray, but more impressively in the same field was Harry Vardon, inarguably the best golfer in the world.

Everyone knows the story of the 1913 Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. when unknown American amateur Francis Ouimet soundly beat the English superstars Vardon and Ray in an 18-hole playoff. Most people though don’t know the brash future superstar Hagen finished three strokes out of the playoff after a triple bogey on the 14th hole in the final round.

The next year the Haig, after declining a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, made the trip to Chicago for the Open being staged at Midlothian Country Club. All was not to smooth sailing however as the night before play began Hagen and a friend decided to try lobster and oysters for the first time…a lot of lobster and oysters. Horribly sick (Hagen believed it was ptomaine poisoning) and with no sleep, he could barely walk. However he managed to tee off in the first round, posting a course record 68 that was followed closely Ouimet with a 69.

After four rounds and battling his gastronomic problems the entire time Hagen prevailed with a score of 290 which tied the lowest 72-hole Open score to that point and won him all of $300.

Hagen’s first U.S. Open triumph was life changing. It gave him the “name” and fame (he already had the personality!) to build a lucrative career playing exhibitions in addition to competing in the sparse schedule of tournaments that would eventually become the PGA Tour. By forsaking his club position at the exclusive Country Club of Rochester he became the first of the modern golf professionals, banking instead on his money making ability on the course.

Ultimately Hagen had 45 tour wins including two U.S. Opens (1914 and 1919), four British Opens, (1922, 1924, 1928, and 1929) and five PGA Championships with an amazing run of four in a row plus he played for America on the first five Ryder Cups teams and captained the sixth.

The Haig’s was a superb competitor perhaps best reflected in in one of his most famous quotes, “Nobody remembers who came in second.”

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“It’s So Easy Being Green”

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 00:50:00 +0000

Chrome, shiny, white, black, brass are just some of the finishes putter makers use on their flat sticks but they all have something in common, they are in contrast (sometimes vivid contrast) to the green grass of putting surfaces.

Mantis Golf however believes that’s the wrong approach.

They think the proper way is not high contrast with greens but to be green. First they introduced a mid-sized mallet model and this year have a ‘B’ Blade that like the mallet has a green finish because, as the company says, and along with the design, “…combine to instill greater putting confidence by increasing a golfer’s ability to watch the ball, not the putter.”

At 355 grams the ‘B’ Blade is right in the middle of modern putter weights and heel and tow weighting is engineered for a higher than average resistance to twisting which is a big help to those of us that don’t hit every putt dead in the center of the face. The face insert is white polyurethane and gives a soft feel at impact, a feel that is certainly confidence producing. There are two alignment aids, a white line perpendicular to the face on the top edge and a second on the head that standout nicely against the green of the head.

I tested the Mantis ‘B’ Blade thoroughly, for 10 rounds and found it very well suited to my shoulder-and-arm stroke plus there’s no question the weighting really helped when I happen to miss the sweet spot. The matte green color did seem to help my focus, more on the ball and less on the putter head though it took a little time to adjust to the different look.

Bottom line, if you are in the market for a new putter you should add the Mantis ‘B’ Blade to your short list of possibilities. The ‘B’ Blade is available on MantisGolfCo.com for $159.99 and there’s a 30-day money back guarantee.

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