Correcting A Golf Slice On The Practice Range

Author: Mike Pedersen

Correcting a golf slice on course is not easy since the pressure of hitting the fairway or the green is too great to enable you to relax and work it out. The practice range is the best place to correct your slice since you can try out several small adjustments till you get it just right.

Most golfers slice the ball sometimes, and when it happens you shouldn't panic. Just keep in mind what causes it and you should be able to resolve it, given time.

If you start to slice during a round you can get by through a slight adjustment, such as strengthening your grip by holding the club slightly more clockwise than normal. This will do temporarily, and if this doesn't work, try aiming further left.

Sometimes you Have to Break the Rules

""What? You're not supposed to do that!"", I can hear you yell. But hold on just a minute. This is emergency time. You are in the middle of a round with no time to practice and you have just tried a stronger grip without success.

""Needs must when the devil drives"" or so they say, and a very appropriate saying that is. It means do what is necessary to solve the problem, no matter how wrong it seems.

After your round, correct your slice properly on the practice range. Check your stance. It should be as wide as your shoulders, but feel comfortable. Your shoulders themselves should be lined up towards the target as should your hands. You grip is important in ensuring that you don't slice. The back of your left hand should point at the target with the back of the right hand in the opposite direction.

Practice and Adjust - Then Practice Again

Play a few practice shots and if you are still slicing adjust your grip slightly around the club. When you are hitting the ball either the club face has not quite turned enough to be square to the ball, or it is square and you are hitting across the ball. The adjustments you make to correct the slice are designed to resolve either of these two problems.

Hence, if you grip the club slightly more clockwise than normal, you will turn the club face round to the left slightly so that it is squarer to the ball when you hit it. Adjusting your stance simple by moving your feet more in the direction of the target should stop you from hitting across the ball.

Watch Your Shoulders

Another problem that can cause you to swing across the ball is lifting your left shoulder during the swing This will pull your swing across the ball, as would rotating your chest past the ball before you hit it. These are all problems that you can work at on the practice range. There is little you can do about such faults during your round.

If you can visualize what is happening when you slice the ball you will recognize the two situations whereby the club face can impart clockwise spin on ball, and the various faults in your grip, stance and swing mechanics that can create these situations.

Correcting a golf slice is simply a matter of correcting these faults, and this is best done on the driving range where you can test a number of adjustments to your stance, grip and swing.

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Golf Ball Buying Tips

Author: Frederick Palmer

Having as much as 5,000 patented designs approved since the 1990ís, the golf ball is the most skillfully designed ball in the world of sports.

Because of its advanced technology, choosing a golf ball is a baffling decision for golf players.

Because there are several types of golfers, ball manufacturers have created several kinds of balls, that if correctly matched to the playerís game, they can boost enjoyment and at the same time a possibility for par.

Structure of a golf ball

1. Two-piece golf balls are recognized for their ""distance"", and players describe them as distance balls. These balls are made up of harder, strong and a cover resistant to cuts. The compact inner center is made from a variety of materials. The harder the material of the inner core, the further the ball will travel. However, two-piece balls lack the capacity to manage the ball because it has limited spin amounts.

2. Three-piece golf balls are constructed for feel and spin. These are made up of a softer coat or cover (Balata) with compact inner core and extra layer of fabric between the cover and the core that ""softens"" the blow or impact of the head of the club against the golf ball. This provides improved feel and spin, but loss of durability and distance.

3. Multi-layer golf balls are also known as ìall purpose ballsî. These balls are made up of a durable, soft cover that is separated by many very thin layers which are made up of a variety of materials and an improved inner core, resulting in a ball that gives better all around execution.

Buying the best ball for you

1. Beginners or high handicap players will require distance and are likely to ìmis-hitî the golf ball, must choose a two-piece golf ball with Surlyn coat or cover because it is durable, affordable and has ìdistanceî characteristics.

2. Mid handicap golfers can play with a three-piece ball with Elastomer or Balata softer cover to give more feel and spin. Since these balls offer faster ìswing speedsî, they will not suffer distance loss.

3. Low handicap players should use a multi-layered ball. Because advance golf players have the quickest ìswing speedsî, they will achieve extra distance and feel and spin benefits.

Like any equipment in golf, discovering the perfect or right golf ball for your play style will entail a lot of trial or testing. Just keep on playing, keep on testing those balls; in no time, you will find the most perfect one for you.

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Improving Your Game with a Golf Mat

Author: Alex Bezborodko

There are various types of golf mats that are worth purchasing to practice and even refine your golf game. Many avid golfers find that a golf practice mat is an ideal way to keep improving, even when they don't have the time to actually get out on the green every day. Golf is truly a game that takes quite a bit of practice, and a golf mat in your home can help you get the practice you need so that you see a difference every time you are out on the course.

There are several different golfing mats out on the market. Generally you'll see mats for indoor use, as well as golf chipping mats for the outdoors, as well as a golf driving range mat. With all of the different golf mats out there it can be difficult to know what is what and which product is right for you. Perhaps you need more than one, depending on how often you practice and where you play. A golf mat almost always comes in handy, regardless of how long you have been playing as it will help you refine your skills even more.

One of the best golf practice mat solutions on the market is the Expand-a-Green golf mat. This is a professional quality golfing mat that will allow you to practice all of your big swings, putting, and chipping in any area. The Expand-a-Green is very portable so that you can take it with you to a friend's house, on vacation, or to the park. This golf mat will only run you about $120 and for all of the versatility that it offers that is quite a steal.

If you want something that can easily be used indoors you may want to look at a chipping and driving mat. These will usually run about $90.00 and can be used in doors and they provide a place that is big enough for your full stance so that you can get all of the practice that you need chipping and driving before you actually head out to the course. This is a great way to really up the ante on your game in the privacy of your own home.

If you aren't looking for anything to help with your practice, you may be looking for a golf driving range mat that will help you eliminate the need for a tee. With one of these mats that measures roughly six inches by eight inches and eliminates the task of carrying around a tee and sticking it in the ground throughout the course. One of the better brands is the Upright Tee Mat and really will come in handy if you are not a big fan of golf tees. This type of golf mat will run you just over $20 and is a handy piece of golf gear to carry along with you in your golf caddy.

Whether you need a golf mat to practice in the comfort of your own home or your yard or you simply need something to eliminate the golf tee, you'll find that the golf mat is a great tool to better your game. You'll find that a golf mat is not necessary, no matter what type you are looking for, but golf is all about improving your personal game and every golf mat can help you do just that.

If you've considered buying a golf mat, now is the time to go for it. Your golfing mat may very well be one of the best golf investments that you ever make, even though it is not one of the most costly.

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Harry Vardon Golf Player's Early Life

Author: Nicholas Thorne

Harry Vardon, is world famous as British Golfer from the 1870's.

His boyhood and life as a young man on the Island of Jersey has been covered in a newly released Windows Media Format video called Harry Vardon; Jersey's Favourite Golfing Son.

Published by The Printed Word in Jersey, whose retail outlet is in the Jersey Museum where one of the exhibits is a collection of the famous golfer's medals dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

The 12 minute video is made up of old and new stills giving the viewer a look at the various places in the island that Harry had grown up in. Included are views of Gorey harbour, the imposing medieval castle of Mont Orgueil and the Royal Bay of Grouville that make up the environs of Grouville common. This, we learn, is where Harry and his parents lived at Amité Lodge, one of several cottages that have since been demolished. It is perhaps fitting that, on the 12th Tee, a Jersey granite block can be found in the ground. The carved letters, weathering now, tell the inquisitive that close by to it the great golfer was born.

Harry Vardon's father worked in one of the shipyards that, in the days of wooden sailing ships, were to be found around the seashore of the island. But by 1860's the modern steamship was not built of wood and so this industry went into terminal decline. Harry's father was forced to turn to garden labouring and odd jobs to support the family. The Vardon's still, however, lived on the common so in 1877, when the authorities gave permission for a golf course to be laid out on the land running down to the waters-edge, they were probably very unhappy to have their peaceful surroundings disturbed.

Harry was about eight when he would have seen the strange men arrive to plan out the land to play the game that would have such a major influence on his life. Harry would go on to be winner of six Open Championships and, to be the first British winner of the United States Open in 1900.

At the turning into to the Royal Jersey Golf Club today stands a statute to Jersey's most famous golfing son.

A Windows Media Format Video that brings the story of Harry Vardon's early years to life with pictures old and new of Harry Vardon's birthplace is available from the authors at http://www.jerseybookshop.co.uk/Harry-Vardon.htm

About the author: Nicholas Thorne works at The Printed Word in Jersey. A bookseller with a shop in the Jersey Museum and on line at http://www.jerseybookshop.co.uk/Harry-Vardon.htm

Better Golf Swing in Tough Conditions

Author: Bobby Eldridge

Have you ever gone to play a round of golf and the first hole the wind is straight into you, the next two holes it's blowing out of the right, the next two holes it's from the left, then four holes in a row straight back into the wind, and then it gets worse?

The next three holes it's blowing harder from the left. Then you get the shortest hole in the golf course downwind. And then, of course, you know the rest of the story, the next three holes, the longest holes in the golf course, dead into the teeth of it.

Well, those are tough driving days and you have to be prepared to react to it, because the wind isn't going to stop just for you.

And when you're playing well, I know you're going to laugh, but it seems like every hole's downwind. And when you're playing difficult, it seems like every one of them is into a gale.

Remember this about tough driving days, this driver is not always the answer. How many times have you driven the golf ball 50 yards left of the fairway and only wished that you would have hit 6 iron off of the tee to get a better golf swing?

I'm not advocating that into the wind. However, the flatter the face on the golf club, the more the golf ball's going to curve and the better your golf swing will be. And the windier it is, it exaggerates the curve if it's going in the direction of the wind. So, this isn't always the answer.

I have a 1 iron that I love, and I have driven with it many times on windy days, even into the wind, because it was important to find the golf ball in the fairway and not out of bounds.

So, don't forget this is not the answer on rugged days. This is the answer when you're driving the ball well.

When you're not, it might be a 3 wood. Don't give into the driver.

Thanks and have a great day.

About the author: Bobby Eldridge is the Head Instructor for the PurePoint Golf Academy where he teaches ""The Simple Golf Swing"" theory. For more information go to www.wyndhamsite.com

Play Better With Golf Lessons

Author: Ronald W. Firquain

Golf is considered to be one of the most popular sports in the world just like tennis or basketball that is often shown on television. Although not everyone can be like Tiger Woods or one of the world's best, it does not mean the player cannot learn some secrets and play a good game.

The first secret to becoming a good golfer is having a good swing. The farther it goes, the greater the chances of getting a hole in one or making the ball travel close to the flag. The stroke must begin all the way in the back to be able to produce a coil, which creates power.

The position of the head is also important. The chin must stay up the whole time because this makes it easy to make the left arm swing freely across the chest. This creates the wide arc that is needed to make the ball go in the desired direction.

In any game, the pressure builds up especially towards the end. While some may choke, the best golfers need to stay cool at all times. This means learning to block all the sounds being heard all around and focusing on the task at hand. This takes practice but those who succeed may win the game. The person does not have to be a rocket scientist in order to become a good golfer.

Golf lessons that everyone knows about but rarely do is practice. Some golfers use a heavier club during practice to achieve proper technique. Aside from working in the green, many spend a lot of time at the golf range. Being able to hit the ball pass the 150-yard mark consistently is already good since some fail to do so due to fatigue.

One-way of achieving this will be to lift weights, stretch and perform other exercises to strengthen the muscles in the body especially. The player will surely find this handy in the last few holes and must be done at least twice a week even for just fifteen minutes during the off-season. Others get the help of a coach. These retire golfers may teach some drills that can help improve the game. Those who want to do this without any help can use other tools instead such as a mirror or a video recorder.

Another tip for those who have time will be to join sports clinics conducted by the pros. Watching these people is one thing but learning why it is done is more important. Some people will say that the three most important things that every golfer must posses is grip, posture and balance. There is no denying that these are essential. However, one secret often overlooked are the types of clubs being used.

There are many brands out there so before choosing it, the person should find out which one is the best to work with. Sporting goods stores have this while some can be rented at the club. It will also be a good idea to get recommendations from other players and try it out at the same time. When the right one has been found, it is time to buy it and make sure these are always in good condition.

No one became an expert golfer overnight. Even those who have made it to the top have to work hard because things can change in the next tournament and someone else may come out on top.

About the author: Ronald Firquain is a writer, marketer, entrepreneur, webmaster and has 16 years of computer knowledge. You can download e-books for making money online, building a website, improve your golf game, playing guitar and much more. For more information go to: eBooks-Mall

Tee Off to a Better Practice With Golf Secret Tips

Author: Ronald W. Firquain

Golf lessons are important to have to be able to improve your game performance. However, you do not need to have formal golf lessons to start to become the best. You can make each game on the greens, a golf lesson for you to learn from and take note of.

The best way to learn anything, especially golf is by practical, hands on experience. For the purpose of practical golf lessons, you can decide to visit a challenging course and play it to learn from it. There are many golf course resorts where you can lock yourself up in and keep at the game until you show pretty good improvements.

You can also decide to acquire the services of a professional for your golf lessons. Many golf courses and golf course resorts will have a personal trainer on hand to be able to give you valuable golf lessons. This type of trainer for your golf secret tips will be able to tell you right away what is hampering your performance as you play the field.

If someone watching over your shoulder is not something you fancy in terms of golf lessons then you may want to purchase one those self help audio books on golf lessons from a professional that you admire. You can pop the audio book into your favorite MP3 player and be gently guided by your golf idol's voice as you cruise along the golf course. This particular type of

golf secret tips can help you if having someone constantly looking from behind your shoulder is something that does not put you at ease and greatly affects your golf performance further.

Of course, again, if you are to choose a personal trainer to give you golf lessons, you should agree to one who is flexible and works with your abilities rather than forces his own ideas on to you. Each golf player is unique in the sense that each will have different handicaps and strengths and all these should come into play during golf lessons by dependable and remarkable trainers.

If after all your golf lessons you still feel no improvement in our game performance, you may want to look at some other factors to help you progress. For starters, remember that golf is a physical game and just like any other sport, you will need to warm up before the game so that you can have the flexibility needed in making the proper swings of your golf club.

Next, you will have to modify your attitude. The success of your golf lessons is dependent upon the type of attitude you are fostering toward your game. Negative thoughts create negative biorhythms that can affect the outcome of your game. If for example you are easily dismayed and disappointed, then one false move ruins the whole game for you. You should be able to bounce back from mistakes and turn them into opportunities for you to win the game.

Next important aspect in golf lessons is the ability and mindset to have fun. Golf is not a matter of life and death. It may seem so but it really is not. Therefore you need to foster a fun filled frame of mind so that your mind is more relaxed and can analyze situations better. This fun attitude in your golf lessons will also benefit your body because you will be more relaxed and flexible.

About the author: Ronald Firquain is a writer, marketer, entrepreneur, webmaster and has 16 years of computer knowledge. You can download e-books for making money online, building a website, improve your golf game, playing guitar and much more. For more information go to: eBooks-Mall

Avoiding The 10 Most Common Golf Injuries

Author: Nicola Carr

To the uninitiated, Golf it is merely hitting a little white ball whilst going for a Sunday stroll in park like surrounding. For the golfing enthusiast Golf is a fascinating lifetime pursuit of physical and mental challenges, that little white ball merely representing a fine balance of knowledge, skill, physical ability and mental stamina and temerity.

This pursuit of excellence does not come without a price. And I am not referring to the countless dollars one can spend on golfing equipment, golf lessons, golf club membership and green fees. I am referring to the physical injuries sustained in attempting to get the body to perform in perfectly aligned movements in perfect balance, co-ordination and timing. A golf swing is a total body movement, and any single point of weakness can not only result in a poor result, but in bodily injury.

Our body is not naturally designed for the explosive power of the golf swing. The torque built up in the backswing turn is unleashed with controlled fury to send that little white critter down the middle of the fairway at speeds exceeding most open road speed limits. With all the horsepower delivered by a car engine, none compares with the 0-5 second acceleration of a golf ball. No wonder the body of the typical golfer takes such a hammering. And it's not just amateur golfers who suffer. It is estimated that over 30% of the pro golfers playing at any one time are playing with injury.

So what are the most common injuries sustained by golfers [excepting existing medical conditions].

Back Pain - golfing back pain results from poor posture and muscle co-ordination during the golf swing. Poor flexibility and muscle strength can cause minor strains in the back that can easily escalate to severe injuries.

Knee Pain - Knee pain occurs from the strain placed on a week knee to stabilise the rotation of the hip axis at the beginning of the swing.

Tendonitis - tendonitis [inflamed tendons is more common at the start of golf season and in new players. There are a number of different locations of tendonitis common to golfers.

- Golfers Elbow - pain is felt on the INSIDE of the upper RIGHT forearm near the elbow

- Tennis Elbow - pain is located on the outside of the LEFT elbow in a right handed golfer. Strangely, tennis elbow is more common in golfers than golfers elbow.

Both golfers elbow and tennis elbow can result from a single violent action such as hitting to boards/mat at the driving range or hard fairway surface. However, it more commonly results from repetitive stress from smaller shocks.

- Rotator Cuff - Pain may be felt in the shoulder or upper arm at various phases of the golf swing, or following play, often during the night and when extending arms overhead.

- DeQuervains Tendonitis - inflammation in the tendons that control the thumb, resulting in pain in the wrist near the base of the thumb. Pain typically occurs at the left wrist at the top of the backswing [for right handed golfers].

Shoulder Pain - in addition to rotator cuff tendonitis, shoulder pain may also signal a tear in the rotator cuff or arthritis in the joint resulting from joint and scapular instability.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - a repetitive stress disorder in the nerves of the hands, resulting in pain in the tendons where though to where they pass through the wrist to be inserted in the lower forearm. Typical symptoms include weakness, numbness and tingling of the fingers, particularly at night.

Trigger Finger - when the flexor tendon of the finger locks up, causing the finger position to mimic that of being 'on the trigger'. The condition is caused when the flexor tendon sheath, through which the finger tendons run, is inhibited.

Wrist Impaction Syndrome - another repetitive stress condition where the bones of the wrist bang into one another. Pain and tenderness on the top of the wrist [usually on the right side] at the top of the backswing is a common symptom.

ECU Tendon Subluxation - caused when the sheath holding the wrist tendon to the ulna begins sliding in and out of its groove. Painful clicking in the wrist near the knobbly bump at the end of the ulna bone.

Fracture Of The Hamate Bone - The hamate bone is a small bone on the pinky side of the wrist. Most golfers grip their clubs with the butt-end of the club right up against the hook of the hamate during the swing, leading to fracture of this tiny prominence. Pain and tenderness in left palm, numbness in ring and pinky fingers.

Sunburn - an injury commonly overlooked by the amateur golfer. Four hours in direct sunlight with the penetrating UVA rays passing through clothing and overpowering sunscreens after one hour, is a lifetime injury. And this is one no amount of physical fitness can prevent. Wear proper golf clothing, use a broad spectrum sun block and wear protective eyewear and a hat.

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Causes Of Golfing Injuries

Golf injuries generally result from a combination of poor posture, lack of muscle flexibility and co-ordination and incorrect equipment. All of these causes can be avoided with a golf specific fitness program started BEFORE you ever start playing golf and before every single game.

Golf is not an aerobic sport but the demands on the body are unique. The duration of the game can lead to fatigue, which in turn leads to poor posture and lack of co-ordination. Combined, this lays a perfect ground for injury.

Preventing Golf Injuries

Physical fitness helps prevent fatigue and ensures the body has sufficient strength and flexibility to withstand the demands of the game, for its full duration. The golfswingclub.com website provides a full range of exercises to prevent each of the above injuries. For instance, simple stretches and exercises can be helpful in controlling the symptoms of golfer's elbow. To prevent golfers and tennis elbow you need to build up your forearm muscles. This can be done using a hand grip or squeezing a tennis ball fro 5 minutes a day. Wrist curls using a lightweight dumbbell are also effective. By strengthening the muscles and tendons involved with golfers' elbow, you can help prevent the problem from returning.

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To avoid playing with incorrect equipment, get your golf clubs fitted by a professional. Ladies, don't just grab your partners clubs and head for the course. The shaft flexibility of men's clubs is stiffer than a ladies set; and in most cases will not only give a poor result but tennis/golfers elbow as a bonus.If you buy second hand clubs, take them to the pro-shop for proper fitting.

In upcoming articles we will give you advice on how to get custom fitted for your golf clubs, and exercise drills to correct posture, build muscle flexibility and strength to prevent these common injuries.

About the author: Nicola the a fitness and anti-aging editor for www.antiaging-wellness.c om . She is a guest golf fitness advisor on www.golfswingclub.com

Golf Ball Retriever: The Tool for Every Golfer

Author: Alex Bezborodko

A golf ball retriever is a tool that every golfer should have to eliminate the need to bend and stoop to locate your ball. While a golf ball retriever is actually very simple, it is a tool that can make your golf game much more fun, much easier, cleaner, and simply more enjoyable. When those that are new to golfing hear of such a contraption they tend to snicker and wonder why in the world they would ever need a ball retriever. After just a few games most golfers have a new understanding and appreciation for the golf ball retriever.

A golf ball retriever is just that, it retrieves balls so that the golfer does not have to go into water, mud, or rocks to retrieve a miss-hit. Ball retrievers often come in very handy when you play on a course that has a lot of ponds, lakes, wooded areas, as well as rock gardens. Of course, you never intend to hit your ball into these areas, but every now and again it will happen and a golf ball retriever will make it a lot easier to get your ball without all of the climbing and stooping that is generally associated with locating ones ball. Because of your golf ball retriever you'll find that you have to buy golf balls less often because you won't just write them off when they land in hard to reach areas.

There are a few different golf ball retrievers on the market. Two of the most well known are the IGOTCHA golf ball retriever and the Golden Retriever golf ball retriever. There are many other retrievers on the market, these two products are just known for their reliability as well as their durability. Because there are these great products as well as others on the market it can be difficult to ascertain which is right for you. The great thing is that all ball retrievers are relatively affordable, so you can go for one of the well-known products of something else on just about any budget.

The IGOTCHA golf ball retriever is also very popular and can be purchased for right around $30 as well. Like other retrievers the IGOTCHA comes in a variety of sizes ranging from 6-18 feet long allowing you to grab your ball with ease from any area. IGOTCHA can grab your golf ball from water, mud, rocks, and soggy areas of green after a rain so that your pants as well as your shoes can stay clean. IGOTCHA has cleverly come up with four different ball retrievers known as the Executive, the Executive XL, and the Biggest. IGOTCHA is definitely a quality product that many golfers can get a lot of use out of.

The Golden Retriever golf ball retriever will usually cost about $30 and will fit into or attach to golf bags with ease. Even though the Golden Retriever comes in 7, 12, and 18 foot the handle is telescopic so that you don't have to lug around a huge ball retriever from hole to whole during your game. This ball retriever can be fully immersed in water or mud should it happen to land in one of these things. The claw like handles will allow you to simply scoop up the ball with one hand and then drop the ball into the other. Because the handle is telescopic you can reach a ball that is in the middle of the pond.

A golf ball retriever is a tool that every golfer should have. If the golfer in your life doesn't already have one, a retriever makes a great fathers day, birthday, mother's day, or Christmas gift.

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Golf Tips

Author: Jocelyn

Golf Tips

Putting

Let me share with you some golf tips on putting. Putting accounts for at least 50 per cent of your game, or a possible 36 strokes taken in an even-par round of 72. I will tell you now how to reduce your score dramatically with better putting skills.

People always say, drive for show and putt for dough. For example, if you miss 18 putts in a game and that means you are already 18 strokes over par! Can you see the disaster here? If you ignore this, you will be consistently scoring in the 80s and bet you, you are struggling to break 100!

Dangerous Hah!

Does that sound like your game? If yes, then this golf tips article is FREE for you. Simply name some past player to win a major tournament on earth who did not putt well. Or name a great player from any era from Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Wood and Colin Montgomerie who was a poor putter.

Putting is the most vital game within the game of golf, and all the great player are great putters.

Simply put, there is a little margin for error in this phase of the game. Learning to strike the ball with the same, consistently smooth putting stroke is the only way to start really improving your scores and consistently playing well. One of the best books I have come across is Golf Secrets which you can get by clicking here . In this book, you can find a lot more golf tips that surprise you!

With good mechanics, you also need feel and touch, plus the ability to judge distance. Easy said then done yah! You have no choice, but this the true fact. The objective of every putt is to hole the ball, or at least to leave the next putt within the ""Given"" jargon we love to say. Anything more than two stokes in the green is a waste of strokes that will significant impact on your scorecard, and may well affect your next tee off with negative consequences.

Bob Charles - the left-hander whom Jack Nicklaus once called one of the greatest putters on earth said that his putter was the ""life-line"" to his game, and the key to every victory he ever achieved with confidence providing the crucial link between technique and execution.

Always remember the last stroke you take to finish a hole is a putt, and in many cases - whether it drops in the hole or not is often the most significant.

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About the author: Started playing golf in 1996 and turn Pro in 2003. I have spent my lifetime playing, teaching and still trying to improve my own game.

Introducing Kids To Golf

Author: Terry Bytheway

One of the keys to the success of Tiger Woods as a golfer is that growing up his father knew the system of golf and generously guided him through it. Now, if you have children and are thinking of introducing them to golf, you must be asking yourself: Where should I start? Who should I call? Should I purchase junior clubs or get a used set of adult ones that have been cut down to size?

Don't get ahead of yourself! Relax!

Golf is not a pursuit that you can simply sign your kid up for at any leisure club. However, this sport is become increasingly popular, and chances are that there are golf programs and clinics going on in your area. You may want to contact a local club pro, the YMCA, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, the golf association in your area, and other civic organizations. If you are from the United States , the National Minority Junior Golf Foundation, the United States Golf Association, the Professional Golf Association, and the Ladies Professional Golf Association may also know how to help you. Some of these organizations are, in fact, specifically involved in programs to introduce kids to golf.

Junior golf clinics are normally free to join; they are designed to introduce your child to the basics of golf, starting from how to grip a club, all the way to driving, chipping, and putting. Emphasis is placed on the rules of the game and golf etiquette. Clinics are also known to dole out golf apparel, balls, and sometimes golf clubs to participants. What is more, your child may be fortunate enough to receive instruction from a seasoned professional golfer in one of the clinics! The Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge junior clinic has featured Mark Nance, Kenny Simms, Todd Daniel and Maria Mills in the past. And their message is: Golf is for everyone.

Of course before forcing your children into playing the sport, you should take pains finding out how they truly feel about golf. After your child has been introduced to the game, you must make it a point to go to the field and observe whether hitting a few balls on the driving range brings a smile to his face. Ask yourself if you think the sport seems to be challenging and enjoyable to your kid? If yes, the real fun has surely begun.

To ensure that their kids learn the basics of golf properly, parents are usually advised to hook their children up with a golf instructor during the early stages of picking up the sport. If you're having a hard time locating a good instructor, the local club pro should be able to provide you with a list of instructors in your area. If possible, watch a potential instructor with other students before signing up your kid. Observe whether or not the instructor gets along with the other kids, and ask yourself if he would fit in with your child's personality. Proper instruction will surely increase your child's confidence and decrease the frustration this mentally and physically challenging sport is sure to bring about. An instructor will also help you regarding the kind of equipment to buy for your child. Experts believe that a 7-iron, pitching wedge and a putter are all that is required for a beginner. At this point, you can hold off on the golf shoes and the designer clothes; tennis shoes and play clothes will normally suffice!

One disadvantage to being a junior golfer is that there are usually problems regarding a shortage of facilities. To ensure enough practice (aside from the hours your child spends with an instructor) you might want to ask the club pro whether there are any slow times during the week that your child can slip on the course to play two to three holes. Additionally, if there are par 3 courses in your area, you should think about sending your kid there. Keep in mind that the more your kid plays, the more comfortable he/ she will be with the game. And, once your child has learnt the basics and is practicing regularly, the competitive juices will surely start to flow; that is when you should start inquiring about junior golf tournaments being held in your area.

As you might have guessed, introducing your kids to golf is not as simple as it sounds. Children need guidance and motivation, and if your child really enjoys the sport, you should make sure you're there to give him/ her that. Good luck!

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Golf and Golf Tips; Driver Golf Swing - Driver Ball Position

Author: Bobby Eldridge

I often see a number of amateurs prepare for their driver golf swing by walking up, after they have teed the ball up, they just take a step back and they address it. They grip the golf club and they address it, and they sort of just plot their feet down wherever they land, but let me tell you the proper way. This way you'll be able to get the ball in the correct position more often than not. After you have the golf ball and you've gripped it and you have addressed it, then you'll just look down, take a peek down, and if this golf ball is running towards the left heel, then this is correct.

If you look down and you see the golf ball is a little too far forward off your left, that's too far forward and you'll probably see that the shoulders are aimed too far to the left. On the other hand, if you look back down and you think the ball is too far back in your stance when you put this shaft along you, you'll be aiming way off to the right. So, after you've addressed the golf ball, all you have to do to get ready for your driver golf swing is bring the shaft up and lay it along your shoulder line, and it should be going in the direction you want to go with it. If you get it too far back in your stance at address, you'll wind up aiming your shoulders too far off to the right. And if you get it off the left heel, this should be proper for most people.

Give that a try the next time out.

About the author: Bobby Eldridge is the Head Instructor for the PurePoint Golf Academy where he teaches ""The Simple Golf Swing"" theory. For more tips and FREE video lessons, visit www.allgolfsecretsrevealed.com

Tips for Starting a New Golf Season

Author: David Nevogt

The 2007 golf season is just around the corner for most of us. If you are lucky enough to live in an area where you can play golf all year, these tips will still be useful. Please take a few minutes to check and see if you are prepared for opening day at your golf course.

First and foremost, if you did not get your grips re-gripped last fall, this would be a perfect time. Make sure you ask the club repair person to measure the size of you grips and to replace them with the exact same size. If they replace them with a grip too big or too small, it can throw off your feel. While you are at it, if you have a shaft that is broken, now is the time to have it re-shafted. Most of the repair shops are not to busy this time of the year.

This is the time of the year when all of the new equipment is hitting the stores. If you wait to buy a new club in June, it might take you some time to get use to it. Start looking now if you want to replace a wedge, or a fairway wood. Here are a couple of tips for buying fairway woods- if the shaft is too stiff, the ball flight will be lower and it might go right. If you buy a shaft that is too weak, the ball flight will be too high and the ball will have a tendency to go left. So, it's important to get your swing speed measured, so that you have the correct shaft lex. Many people think they know, but really they end up purchasing a flex that is a bit off.

There is nothing wrong with heading out to an indoor facility and start taking some swings. Before you do that, make sure you have taken some swings for a couple of weeks in the garage or outside. A pulled muscle is a tough way to start the season. As age progresses, muscles get tighter. Make sure to take the time to stretch properly in the beginning of the season, and it will benefit you down the road. Many of your ""golf muscles"" aren't the muscles that you generally use in everyday life. So make sure to warm them up properly before you start the season.

Take care, and it is a pleasure to write these tips for you. I look forward to helping you play much better and consistent golf in 07.

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Information on Golf equipment for juniors, beginners & pros

Author: Sam Gandhi

When it comes to the game of golf, many people understand that it is very important for the individual to be able to find quality equipment in order to make sure that they are at the top of their game. When individuals invest in Junior golf equipment for their kids, they can make sure that the golf clubs and other items that they are using are up to superior standards. Many people will notice the different between using the right size Junior golf equipment and using golf equipment that has been made for other sized individuals. There is high quality equipment that is able to be couple with cost effective prices. This is good since many people want to feel that the items in which they are investing will be worth it in the long run. The right golf equipment items are able to help their investors out by offering them a lifespan that is very competitive and appreciated by many.

Some golf equipment companies will greatly overcharge for their equipment because there is such a great dependence of the player on their equipment when it comes to the game of golf. However, players are in luck because the prices that are placed on some Junior golf equipment maintains that players are able to get equipment that is of a good material and standards are set on the equipment in order to make sure that they are beneficial to the players of golf and that the cost of this venture will not put the players out. It is important that individuals do the proper amount of research in order to figure out which company's items would be best for them. In addition, there is a great selection that is available to the player, so whatever the player needs they can likely find something that will help them out when they look at the many different types of equipment that is available.

It is very easy to find Junior golf equipment on the internet. In addition to the fact that individuals will be able to find even more highly competitive prices, they will be able to have the equipment shipped directly to their homes. For many people, this is much more convenient than going out to the store and purchasing the equipment and bringing it back home themselves. Being offered the convenience of shipping online is often attractive enough to people that they will make this their primary mode of shopping for goods and items that they are interested in purchasing. Saving time and money is often a big concern for people that are trying to balance busy lives.

Being able to purchase these types of items online allows individuals to manage their schedules more effectively in order to allow them to do things, such as playing golf, which they may enjoy more. Many people may not initially understand that in order for children to play golf correctly, they need the proper equipment just like anyone else. This is why it is so important to get quality junior golf equipment for players of younger ages or smaller statures.

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Golf Instruction --Timing is Everything

Author: stephen jamieson

I want to review something with you that I consider to be one of the, I don't know, I think it's one of the most misunderstood verbiage's or terminology's in all of golf.

It's called timing. And it's used a lot on television and in all the magazines, but they don't explain to you what timing is and what it means. So, let me give you a little golf instruction lesson, and then, that way you'll start to understand the value of the word timing. Okay, here it goes.

Whenever you watch a good player hit a golf ball and or when you hit a good shot, this is what timing means. It was your ability to swing the arms down as your left hip moved out of the way, and gets out of the way for you.

Now, there are a couple of mistakes you can make. First of all, some people swing the arms down, and this never moves and you stay still. If you do that, you would be one that would come down and the club face closes quickly at the bottom of the hit. If your timing is off because you didn't move the bottom out of the way, the arms will cross over real quick. On the other hand, most of the golfing public, when they swing down, their body moves out of the way and leaves the club behind them and open. So, a little golf instruction lesson, if your timing is off and your body's too quick, you'll go to the right. If your timing's off and your body's a little too slow, you might hook it. If your timing is on, all that's saying is that you have the combination of the body, the bottom part of the body moving out of the way, as the arms swing down. Again, the body moves, arms swing down. It's just a combination of getting the arms and the hands to match up with the bottom part of the golf swing. Thanks, and have a great day. I hope that golf instruction lesson helped.

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Golf Putting Tips For Golfers Of Every Level

Author: Rich Fuller

Everybody needs to work on their putts. I don't care how long you've been playing golf, or what kind of pro you are. We all need to practice putting. Here are some tips from the pros that will help you get your putting up to par. Try some of these and see what works best!

- Always do a couple practice putts before you start your game. Don't try to make a hole; just get the ball in the general direction. Focus on your swing, not making the hole. By doing some practice putts, you can also get a feel for how fast the ball will run on the green. Visit http://www.getgoodatgolf.com to learn more golf tips and instructions.

- Practice easy putts. Don't worry about making a long shot. Definitely practice a few long ones, but for the most part, stick to within 6-feet. Missing every practice putt will only hurt your confidence, and there's more to a good putt than just making the hole.

- It's amazing how much confidence has to do with putting. In golf, more than any other sport, player confidence is key. And, it's a problem that amateurs and pros alike have to deal with. Keep this in mind when you're putting, and train yourself to stay confident, even when the ball doesn't go where you want it to.

- Don't look at the ball when you're making your target - look just ahead of the ball. Focus on a spot right in front, a spot that you want that ball to roll over. After you hit it, you'll know if you've made the shot or not by whether you see it cross that spot.

- Don't move! Check your position before the shot and make sure it's perfect. But, don't move out of your position until the ball is well on its way. If you get impatient and want to watch that ball fly toward the hole, you may straighten up too fast and lose control over your putt.

- There are some ways you can keep yourself from naturally following that ball and ruining your putt. For example, look at the spot the ball was on, after it rolls off. To practice this, you can lay a coin under the ball, and keep your eyes on the coin after the ball has rolled completely off.

- When you're practicing, there are putting drills you can do. For example, put in 5 balls from a distance of 1 foot; then move back a foot. Then another and another, and if you miss one shot, you have to start the whole thing over again from one foot.

- For some really deep, heavy-duty putting practice, close your eyes when you putt. With your eyes closed, you'll be more aware of the way the rest of your body moves. You'll feel your torso twist and your shoulders swing steadily, just like a pendulum with the club swinging from it.

- Practice like crazy. That's the best golf putting tip anybody can give you. The longer you're out there practicing, the more you'll develop a feel for it. Like everything else, practice makes perfect!

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Callaway Clone Golf Clubs -- Drivers for 2007

Author: Darren Finger

This is your guide to find Callaway clone golf clubs, specifically drivers for the 2007 season, to suit your game, save you money, and utilize technology used by PGA professional golfers Phil Mickelson, Charles Howell III and golf legend Gary Player, among many other touring professionals.

For 2007, Callaway Golf has introduced three new drivers: Fusion FT-i, Fusion FT-5 and Big Bertha 460. This is no surprise as all golf manufacturers must keep inventing new driver styles and technology advancements to stay competitive. Below you will find great choices of Callaway clone drivers for 2007.

The Callaway Fusion FT-i Driver uses patented Fusion Technology which fuses titanium and a carbon composite material together to redistribute weight in the clubhead. This moves weight away from the center of gravity. Moving weight away from the center of gravity results in a driver with increased stability that maximizes distance and increases accuracy. This driver is the choice of golf Legend Gary Player.

The following drivers offer you great alternatives to the Callaway Fusion FT-i Driver at a fraction of the price:

Integra I-Drive Square Driver -- The square head design reduces twisting during off center hits and enlarges the hitting area which in turn increases forgiveness.

Integra SoooLong Quadradic Driver -- The technology in this driver moves weight further back on the driver and more towards the heel and toe resulting in the square shape.

Acer XP Mantara Titanium Driver -- This driver is designed to be very stable due to its square shape which moves the weight away from the center of gravity which results in exceptional control.

The Callaway Fusion FT-5 Driver also uses patented Fusion Technology that creates discretionary weight which produces increased distance and accuracy. This is the driver Phil Mickelson and Charles Howell III are using to get off to such a great start to the 2007 season.

Another great choice that fuses titanium and composite materials together and can save you money is:

Acer XP Comp Titanium Driver -- In this driver they have replaced the heavier titanium on the crown with lightweight carbon graphite. This results in a lower center of gravity and higher launch angles.

The Callaway Big Bertha 460 Driver is an all titanium driver designed with a shape close to the limits for width and length. This shape enables the incorporation of a 460cc head with a shallower face and flatter shape to produce the highest moment of inertia in any Callaway all titanium head.

Other great all titanium Callaway driver clones include the following:

Big Power 460cc Driver -- This large 460cc head stretches titanium for maximum forgiveness and balance with a shallower face and flatter crown.

Big Balance 460cc Driver -- This is a 460cc forged titanium head constructed with a slightly more elongated shape which offers even more forgiveness and control.

These are a few of the many

Callaway clone golf clubs on the market today. With so many alternatives to choosing higher priced brand name clubs, considering clone golf clubs makes a lot of sense for many golfers.

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The History Of Golf In America Part One

Author: Syd Z. Nohcud

It all started long ago in 1743 which was one year before the formation of the Company of Gentleman Golfers; there is an actual shipping record of 96 golf clubs and 432 golf balls delivered from Leith Scotland to a Mr. D. Deas in Charleston, South Carolina. This shipping order size obviously suggests that the shipment was destined for a group of golfers. Then again Mr. David Deas may have been an eccentric. It is also believed that another golf club or society was organized in Savanna Georgia around the same time period.

It took until 1888 for the first permanent golf club to form. The location was in Yonkers New York. The St. Andrew's Golf Club was formed by a Mr. Johnny Reid and a crew of golfers who came to have the nickname of the ""Apple Tree Gang"". Reid and his friends were exceptional devotees of the game of golf. Initially all that was available was 3 hole golf course that began and ended near the landmark of a large apple tree.

Many consider that Reid is the father of American golf while others would insist that Charles Blair Macdonald - a gold enthusiast, writer and golf course architect deserves the honors.

Macdonald, whom The ""Golf Journal"" termed the ""True Pioneer of American Golf"", was the driving force behind the creation of the pivotal Chicago Golf Club, the first 18 hole golf course in the United States of America. This was in 1892 that Macdonald, the golf pioneer, was able to lay the groundwork by convincing and persuading 30 Chicago business associates to pitch in the princely sum at the time of $ 10 apiece so that a nine hole golf could be constructed and developed. This golf site was to destined to become the prestigious and historic Downers Grove Golf Course. Later the next year an additional 9 holes were added to complete the first 18 hole golf course in America.

Macdonald, who had studied in Scotland at the St. Andrews University, is also credited with development of golf course architecture in the United States. Best known of his works is the National Golf Links course on Long Island, Along with that Macdonald left his mark by both assisting in and in creation of the USGA - the United States Golf Association.

The USGA emerged in the wake of a dispute between the St. Andrew's Golf Club and the Newport Rhode Island Golfing Clubs. In the summertime of 1894 each hosted an invitational golfing tournament, amazingly enough without the apparent knowledge of the other club . Each golf club declared the winner of their tournament to be the ""National Amateur American Golf Champion"". Humorously enough a sore loser , in the person of McDonald himself , ignited the debacle and then suggested to clear the air that an official golf tournament be organized and arranged by an official golf organization . Of course this golf tournament administrative group would be be in charge of the the event.

What followed was a meeting of the delegates from Newport Golf Club, St. Andrews, the Chicago Golf Club, Shinnecock Hills Country Club and the Country Club in Brookline Massachusetts. These delegations founded the Amateur Golf Association of the United States which later to become known as the USGA . The foundation of the USGA were laid on December 22, 1894.

Thus golf was on its way to become the mainstream prestigious recreational sport of America.

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The Basics Of Ball Position And Golf Swing

Author: Rich Fuller

If you want to make a great shot, you have to have it all set up just right. The alignment of your shot is just as important as the power of your swing. The ball position is a really important part of getting set up to make your shot.

The basics of ball position in your golf swing are as follows:

- Short irons: If you're going to use a wedge, 9-iron or 8-iron, you should put the ball right in front of you, as close to halfway between your feet as possible. The idea is that, in order to make a good clean shot with a shorter iron, you need to hit it at a steep angle. It's always best to put a divot in front of the ball if you're shooting with one of these clubs.

- Medium irons: For the 7, 6 or 5, you should put the ball a little forward. With a short iron, you are placing the ball directly in front of you, halfway between; take this position and move the ball one balls-length forward. Here, you should use a shallower divot.

- Long irons and fairways: Take that original position (for the short irons), and move the ball 2 ball-lengths forward. You want to hit the ball with a very slight divot, and get it right on the bottom of your swing arc.

- If you want to hit the ball on an upswing, put it 3 ball-lengths ahead of the short iron position.

You should have the ball about three-quarters of an arms length ahead of you. Different people will tell you different things, so experiment to find the most comfortable distance for you. This is something you'll get the hang of and adjust according to your own swinging style eventually. Visit http://www.getgoodatgolf.com to get more golf tips and instructions.

These are just the basics, but experiment with the ball position and different irons and see what works best for you. Another thing to keep in mind is that, as you get tired, you'll hit the shots shorter. This will result in hooks or slices. To make up for this, move the ball further back toward your right foot (for right-handed players). As you notice your shots getting shorter due to fatigue, inch that ball back a little and see if it's more comfortable that way.

Some golfers find that they have one ball position that works for every iron. They claim that moving the ball position for different irons destroys your consistency. Advocates of one position for all shots say that changing the ball positions means you have to change your golf swing. If you use the clubs correctly, you should narrow your stance accordingly; you should never have to change the ball position.

Golfers don't see eye to eye on much, and this is one of the big controversies about golf technique. This is why it's important to personalize your swing and your technique, and pay close attention to what happens when you try different things.

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The Electric Golf Caddy

Author: Trevor Lee

More than fifteen percent of golfers experience problems with their knees, hips, or backs and this number is growing as Baby Boomers enter their golden years. Research and development of golf playing aids continues to offer improvements in assistive golf technology to satisfy the needs of the growing senior golf population.

One of the favorite assistive devices available to the able-bodied and disabled community is the electric golf caddy or trolley. Even though the multiple health benefits of playing golf are well known, the four or five hours it takes to play a round of golf is not easy for everyone.

Even those who are able to make the walk with relative ease would rather focus their attention on their game than struggle with a 30 to 40 pound bag. Here is where the electric golf caddy or trolley shows what it's advantages are. In comparison to the other options available the electric golf caddy proves to be the perfect way to get around the golf course.

First, there's the option of walking with a golf bag not a comfortable notion for someone with knee, hip, or back problems. The repetitive job of lifting the golf bag, carrying it from hole to hole and placing it down is stressful on the joints and back even for a person with no disability. Our golf caddy which has two models, in comparison makes carrying of your golf bag effortless. Our best model is remote control and the other is manual however, both feature high tech drive and braking technology.These caddys let you focus your attention on the game. In fact, research indicates that this enhanced focus actually improves a golfer's handicap.

Second is the option of a ride on golf cart is limited to where they can travel especially on courses where the carts are restricted to the paved pathways. These golf carts are also very damaging ecologically to the course.Ride on golf carts also do not provide any of the cardio vascular benefits of walking. In comparison, the electric golf cart can go anywhere you do, and their light weight has no more negative impact on the course than that of a walker.This enhanced mobility can also speed up play, since you can go directly from Point A to Point B without being restricted to a cart path.

Third option is the push or pull cart. Even though this choice does provide cardivascular benefits it lacks the convenience and remote control features of an electric caddy. There is no bargain in the effort it takes to use these carts especially when traveling over hilly sections of the course.

Whether you select our remote control or manual control electric golf caddy, both models provide benefits and characteristics that makes choosing either one a winning move.

With their lightweight high-tech frames, both of our electric golf caddies are sturdily constructed and have durable bag support components.We offer both models in black, silver, or stainless steel finishes.

Both models are easy to set up. The manual control electric golf caddy has a one step setup and fold design with a height adjustable locking mechanism.The remote control electric golf caddy features an easy two-step, one-click setup design.

When you're done for the day, you'll find that breaking down is equally effortless, with an easy-fold design that allows you to collapse the electric caddy into one piece in seconds to fit in any vehicle trunk no need to remove the battery. Both of our electric golf caddies has a powerful long lasting battery which lasts for a minimum 27 holes on a full charge. (Battery and charger are included with your purchase.)In the unlikely event that your battery ever did run out of juice, both models can be easily pushed without power.Both models feature battery charge indicators.

The remote controlled electric golf caddy has two powerful independantly controlled noiseless motors, while the manual one has a powerful noisless motor.Both models allow you to set the pace by combining easy to use, seamless rheostat speed control with torque wheel control.

Both models also come with a cruise control button, the electric caddy automatically goes back to regular speed if you press the button after you stop.

The remote control electric golf caddy has a wide-range remote control, features directional controls (forward, sideways, and reverse), a timed advance function, and emergency and soft coasting stop functions. It gives you full control up to 120 yards, and stops automatically if it does not receive commands from the remote control within 25 seconds.

Our electric golf caddies will never leave you stranded out on the course.Visit our site to read our testimonials. Both models have durable wheels for great traction and maneuverability. Both come with a scorecard holder, and a variety of other accessories are available.

Assistive golf aids like the electric golf caddy allow seniors and disabled golfers who may not be able to play golf due to physical and mobility challenges, to resume the game they love. For convenience, comfort, and overall value, the electric golf caddy is an assistive playing aid that's hard to beat.

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Choosing the Right Golf Bag for You

Author: Alex Bezborodko

Golf bags are one of the most important elements of a comfortable golf experience. If you have the wrong golf bag you are bound to be miserable if it's too heavy, too long, too short, or doesn't have enough space for all of your clubs and golf gear. Finding the right golf bag can take some time, so it's good to think about what you really need, what you want, and even plan for additions to your golf gear in the future. Many golf pros suggest starting out with a very basic bag and growing from there as you determine your golf style and what you need and expect from a bag. Golf bags are like almost anything else in golf, there are premium bags and very simple bags and everything in between with prices to match. What works best for you may not work best for someone else, so don't take the word of another golfer as gospel, research your options and then invest.

One of the most popular golf bags is the Optima 9 Deluxe cart bag. This golf would definitely fit into the premium end of things, though it will cost you less than $150. The Optima 9 golf bag is great because it offers a 14-way divider system so that you know where each club is when you are looking for it. This divider system will not only make playing more fun, your gear will also be more organized so you are less likely to lose things. This bag is its own cart and it has a strap guidance system that allows you to easily pull this cart/bag behind you as you make your way through the course. The wheels are quite steady so there is no need to worry about spillage or anything of the sort. This impressive bag also offers a rain and travel hood, so your golf bag truly can go anywhere with you. The Optima 9 Deluxe also boasts seven easy access pockets, which are important for things like gloves, a hat, sun screen, tees, and anything else you may carry with you while golfing that you won't want to have to dig for. Many consider this the best golf bag on the market, as it does offer quite a bit in the way of features and functionality. As an added bonus this exquisite golf bag also offers a cooler pocket and a putter tube.

The Bang stand bag is also quite popular for those that don't necessarily need something as luxurious as the Optima mentioned above. While this is not as luxurious as the Optima this is still a great bag that has its own metal frame that acts as a stand. No longer do you have to lay your golf bag on the ground as you go about your day on the course, now your clubs will be well protected and will not have to bang around in your bag as you drop it to the ground. This is also a very affordable bag considering that it is very light weight and is a great golf stand bag.

A golf travel bag may also be ideal for you depending on where you golf and when. If you like to travel around the country to experience new courses a travel golf bag is definitely in order. These are typically hard sided bags that will protect your golf clubs and gear as you travel from city to city aboard a plane, train, or even in the car. A travel bag will run you about $130 but is more than worth the investment considering how much money you have probably put into all of your gear that you keep in your bag.

A golf bag is truly a personal choice, and with so many options on the market you'll have no problem finding the one that is right for you. While some of the bags may be a bit pricey sales and online vendors can save you quite a bit of money while offering quality equipment. Your golf bag is something that you should feel comfortable with, no matter what the style.

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Square Drivers, Longer Balls, Golf GPS - Where will it end?

Author: Jared Staniland

I have to admit there is always a concern when a ""way of life"" with as much history as golf seems to become more and more influenced by new technology and trends. Is this as big a concern as the traditionalists would have us believe? Does technology undermine the challenge that golf presents?

For me personally, the game of golf is the endless pursuit of trying to improve - and I do mean ""endless""! Taking up golf in my 30's I started with the modest goal of breaking 100, now, 12 months later if I dont shoot around 90 I feel the need to harshly scold myself for such a poor performance even though I am still achieving my initial goal. The most teasing thing about the whole process was the time i shot 85, something which I of course I have never been able to replicate - I am sure you all know what I mean!

Overall, I know that a percentage of my improvement can be attrributed to new equipment - I dont think there is a single remaining item from my orginal kit - and of course a large percentage also can be attributed to the hours spent at the driving range and putting in my living room (against all complaints form my wife!). At the end of the day though, I still cant wait to get out there again and find that next part of my game where I can shave another stroke.

So for myself, even in the short time i have played the game technology has changed, yet i am still driven by something which is totally unrelated - the endless pursuit of beating myself. The new clubs and kit are mereley additional weapons in my arsenal which present similar value to thing such as local course knowledge and experience.

If we then translate this to professional golf though, it would seem the benefits of technology start to become more distinct - driving distances even in my own period of observation have increased by about 25% - balls now travel further and stop faster and enhanced MOI's (moments of intertia) for drivers provide greater forgiveness for ""off-centre"" hits (not that would normally be a problem for Pro!!). Overall, professional golfer's are hitting longer and the opportunites for eagle are a regular occurrence on modern par 5's. That said, driving accuracy is down - but improved groove technology in irons means a golfer can hit form the rough and stop a ball on a green so the risks of big hitting are not proving as a deterrant to golfers getting the most out of the technology available to them.

So what does this mean? Does this tehnological advantage detract from the game? For mine, i dont think i will ever be unimpressed by a drive being hit more than 300 metres and landing on a fairway 30m wide - and if the end result is a victory in which the golfer is 12 under par rather than 8 under par is the only difference then i think I can live with it.

I guess the biggest concern from a hack like me who loves to be amazed by the abilites of the professional golers is that if they keep adding distance to their drives, and courses keep getting lengthened (as has started to happen), then i am going to find it even tougher to ever hit that 85 ever again!

Jared Staniland

http://www.dial-it-in.com.au

About the author: Golf Enthusiast!

How Can You Fix Your Golf Swing?

Author: Matt Ream

First, be sure to grip your club with your front hand (usually at the left hand, for right-handed players) so the thumb lies along the body of the club. Make sure the line between your thumb and index finger points towards your right eye. Then wrap your backhand (right hand) over the left so your left thumb fits directly into the cup of your right palm.

Second, spend some time fine-tuning your stance by pointing your knees slightly inside. Point your right foot straight ahead and the left one slightly to the left. Again, this is for right-handed golfers. Do it in reverse if you're left-handed.

Third, bring in your elbows and your arms as close to your body as you can get them. When you are in your stance, your right elbow should be pointing directly at your right hip, with the left elbow pointing directly at your left hip.

Fourth, begin the backswing with your hands, and then follow it through with your arms and your shoulders.

Fifth, during the backswing rotate your hips back towards the ball. If your swing does not begin with your hips, it will lack power. Your left wrist bone should point at the ball at the moment when the club makes contact with the ball.

Most importantly, you must practice as much is possible if you truly want to fix your golf swing.

Fixing your golf swing takes patience and time. It is not something that you can learn from a book, or even an informative and well-written article. To truly fix your golf swing, you must practice swinging out on the golf course while keeping these tips in mind.

Another good way to fix your golf swing is observing the swing of others. If you can watch yourself or others in slow motion on videotape, that can be very helpful in identifying particular aspects of the swing that may need work.

It can be very frustrating to try to fix your golf swing. You may not have the power that you want to send the ball as far as you would like to, or in the direction you believe it should go, but that will come with time.

Do not obsess over your golf swing as many people do. Remember that golf is supposed to be enjoyable, and should bring you some relief from the stress of your daily life. Every time you golf, focus on fixing the fundamentals of your swing and the speed, power and accuracy will follow.

About the author: Matt Ream is the content editor at a great golf site. He has learned a ton about golf, and especially about fixing his swing, from reading his own articles.

Learn how to fix your golf swing quickly and easily at http://www.play-better-golf-today.com

Golf And Golf Lessons -- Tee Height for Draws and Fades

Author: stephen jamieson

I have a great golf strategy for you. I recently played 18 holes on a little bit of an odd golf course. It was a good golf course, but the first nine holes, there was out of bounds on the entire left side. On the back nine there was desert on the entire right side, the first nine holes, trouble left. The golf strategy I used was that on the first 9 holes, I teed every golf ball exactly the same height, as close to the ground as I possibly could. The last nine holes, I teed every tee shot as high as I possibly could. On the first nine holes, when I teed it down low, if you tee a golf ball as low as possible to the ground, it's very difficult to get the club face to cross over and to hook it. I never hooked one ball out of bounds for the first nine holes. The last nine holes, trouble right, this is very difficult to slice from here. The golf club will cross over and you'll wind up hooking the tee shot way before you'd slice it. I missed one fairway on the front nine and I never missed a fairway on the back nine. The golf strategy to use here is instead of changing your golf swing, change the way you tee it: low for fades of slices and high for draws of hooks.

Thanks and the next time out, give that a try.

About the author: Bobby Eldridge is the Head Instructor for the PurePoint Golf Academy where he teaches ""The Simple Golf Swing"" theory. For more tips and FREE video lessons, visit www.allgolfsecretsrevealed.com

Golf Course Bunker Sand Size and Bunker Repairs

Author: Colin Goehring

Golf Course Bunker Design

An Interview by Colin Goehring, director of Golf Lessons Online, with Golf Course Designer Kevin Norby February 21, 2007

Kevin, what can you tell us about golf course bunker designs?

The placement and the use of bunkers is probably one of the most important considerations in designing a golf course. It helps define the landing areas, it makes for a visually exciting golf course and in many cases it's what makes the course strategically challenging.

There are a variety of styles of bunkers. On a public daily fee golf course, you would probably have less bunkers than you would on a private or a destination golf course. The capes might not be as dramatic and therefore they might be less challenging to play out of and a little bit easier to take care of.

What are you referring to when you say the ""cape"" of the bunker?

The cape is the crown of grass that comes over the top of the bunker, the mound on the back side of the bunker that adds some elevation change. If those capes are very steep and dramatic, they are probably a little more difficult to maintain. Could be a little more manual labour, raking of the sand and some hand mowing.

What are your thoughts about ""hidden bunkers?""

I think the holes that people seem to remember and like the most are the ones where they can see everything unfold in front of them. They can see all the bunkers; they can see the water hazards and the wetlands. You want to be able to see the hole when you're preparing to hit your shot so you can make an informed decision on how to play it

Generally we would not put bunkers behind a green where they can't be seen. However, there are times where we might propose a ""catch"" bunker or a ""savior"" bunker in that location. If for instance there is water behind the green, we may put a bunker behind the green to gather a shot that trickled off the green, rather than penalize a player with a full one stroke penalty for going off the edge.

Usually we're using bunkers to frame the holes and define the landing area. Those can be a cross bunker, which we put in the fairway to provide direction. If it happens to be a carry bunker, you can get a little kick off the backside of the bunker if you can carry it with your shot. It's the risk reward aspect of design.

What about golf course bunker sand size?

Depending on where you are in the country, there is some very good local bunker sands. The USGA has a standard of what they consider is a good sand.

To some degree it depends on your maintenance budget. A little bit coarser sand with some particles that are a little bit angular rather than round, will set up so that the ball doesn't plug or get buried..

You can irrigate your bunkers if you have the budget to do that, to keep them a little bit firmer and more consistent.

There are sands out there that are a very white and sands that are a little bit darker. In the Midwest, we tend to have sands that are a light brown in color. In the southeast and throughout much of Arkansas and Ohio the sands are quite light in color.

To some degree, which sand we choose is a function of playbility and budget. It is up to the owners whether they want a dark or a light sand and whether they want to spend the money for it. You can spend $13 to $15 for a good local sand or you can spend over $100 a ton for a premium white sand that's imported... and you may or may not like the way it plays.

What about getting the bunkers to play consistently?

If you're starting with a new golf course and you're bringing in the same sand, you can easily make sure that the depth of your bunkers is consistent.

The problem that we often see is when over the years, some of the bunkers may have had sand added or removed or replaced so there can be a considerable problem with consistency from bunker to bunker. You're dealing with a variety of sands and depths.

What about drainage problems with bunkers?

What you might find is that the capes of the bunkers have eroded over time and some of the soil from the edges of the bunkers have worked their way down into the sand and contaminated the sand. Once this happens, the sand becomes very firm.

If the bunkers aren't draining properly, they have probably long since been contaminated and are probably in needing of being rebuilt. Sometimes the drain tile has been crushed and sometimes we find bunkers that never had drainage installed.

What are the kinds of things you can do for a golf course that has inconsistent sand in their bunkers? How do you fix that problem?

Frequently the golf course owner or committee will look at bunkers more from the standpoint of how important they are visually to the golf course. We try to help them understand that removing the sand and completely rebuilding the bunker with new drainage, new sand, new edges and new capes is really the best way to go about it.

It's not just a matter of adding new sand or removing the old sand. You probably have to go and completely renovate the bunker, make sure that water is draining away from the bunker, make sure that drainage is working properly in the bottom of the bunker. Then you want to go in and re-shape the bunker and put in new sand.

It's a process of educating people to understand why they have to do a little more work than what they were anticipating. The golf course superintendent generally seems to understand these problems a little better because they're in there working on the bunkers and recognize that the solution is more complicated than just replacing the sand.

To create consistent bunkers, do you have to do all of the bunkers at the same time or is there another way to solve this problem?

The only way to get all the bunkers to play with any degree of consistency is to insure that they all have the same sand and the same amount of sand. You can do them a few at a time by starting with the worst ones but eventually you'll end up doing them all. What we generally propose is completing a hole by hole analysis of the golf course and then developing a phasing strategy for completing the improvements.

How can people get a hold of you if they'd like to consult with you on these issues of building or improving their bunkers, or about golf course design?

They can call me directly at 952-361-0644 or I can be reached at by email at golfnorby@earthlink.net. Our website is www.HerfortNorby.com

Golf Course Architect Kevin Norby

This article may be re-published or posted to your website as long as it is published in its entirety and you send a note to Kevin Norby acknowledging where you have posted it.

Copyright 2007, Kevin Norby, Herfort Norby Golf Course Designers

About the author: Colin Goehring is the director of Golf Lessons Online and writes for various golf publications

Locate Your Lost Golf Ball with Advanced Technology

Author: Tiffany Dow

Can you imagine how much money you'd save, not to mention your sanity, if you could locate those golf balls that are sent spinning into out of bounds areas whenever you hit the links?

Golf ball locators are now routinely used on the course by newcomers and veteran golfers who don't want to spend hundreds of dollars a month replacing balls that were sent spiraling off into no-man's land.

Sometimes a golf ball can be right in front of your nose and you just can't see it. It might be hiding under a leaf or blocked by your view because of a rock or tree. They're small enough that they get lost all over the course, and a lost ball locator can often be your best friend.

How does a lost ball locator work? It's simple technology using a transmitter that finds the ball's code using receivers. When the receiver gets the signals from the ball, it shows you where the gadgets calculates your ball to be and then you can go and locate it easily and quickly.

Some lost golf ball locators are simple in nature, giving the golfer coordinates of where his or her ball is resting. Others are high-tech and offer verbal instructions to the golfer on where they should continue traveling to reach the destination of the ball.

The processor of the lost ball locator uses triangulation calculation to determine where the ball winds up after it is struck. Usually, the receiver will display the location of the ball in accordance with the layout of the course.

This kind of golf gadget cuts down on the embarrassment and frustration a golfer feels when they hit a shot and then can't find the ball anywhere. Not only is the situation embarrassing, but it also disrupts the concentration of the golfer on his or her next shot, and they also have to incur penalties for losing the first ball.

With some gadgets, you may have to put yourself within a certain distance to the ball before the transmitter can work and the lost ball locator can work to your advantage. Some systems cost upwards of $250, but there are a variety of lost ball locators on the web to choose from, giving you flexibility in maintaining your budget.

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The Secret to Finding the Sweet Spot on Your Golf Ball

Author: Tiffany Dow

Before sweet spot finders were invented, golfers had to rely on their superstitions and guesswork to hope they hit the perfect point and end up with the best shot their swing could deliver.

Golfers routinely blame a missed shot on the fact that they didn't hit the sweet spot. Some use this phrase to mean the sweet spot of a golf club, but others know there's a science involved in hitting the right point on a golf ball, also known as a sweet spot.

Most sweet spot finders look similar to a miniature version of a ball washer. There's a place to lock in the ball, and then you let the machine spin the ball as it figures out its mass and other scientific details.

When the sweet spot finder finishes spinning the ball and evaluating its size and measurements, it positions the ball so that you can take a permanent marker and place a dot where the sweet spot it - right where the gadget tells you to.

Most of these sweet spot finders take about 20 seconds to determine the sweet spot of a ball. And once it's marked, you can simply tee up with the dotted area ready for impact with your swing.

Every ball has its own unique measurements, and although they're invisible tot he naked eye, they're there, and they can mean the difference between a hole in one on a par 3 and a triple bogey if you're unsure of how to handle a ball with imperfections.

Are sweet spot finders illegal? Not according tot he United States Golf Association rules. Even though it gives you an unfair advantage over your competitors, sweet spot finders are perfectly legal and being used by golfers around the world.

Some golf ball manufacturers make the claim that their golf balls are perfectly balanced, but what that means is there's a margin of error allowed to protect them legally and allow them to say it's a true statement, even though it's not.

Because the balls aren't all the same, having a sweet spot finder can make a difference in whether or not you have the accuracy and precision you're seeking when you get in the fairway and are intending on reaching the green.

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Golf Tees That Work - Wooden, Plastic, and Brushes

Author: Tiffany Dow

When golf was first invented our ancestors probably didn't have the luxury of choosing between wooden tees and the bare ground. Then someone showed other golfers how much easier it would be to tee the ball up on a wooden stick and have a clean lie before you took a swing. They had no idea manufactured brush tees would be a part of the future.

Wooden tees are still a staple in today's game. Golfers love to have them emblazoned with their own name and the fact that they're easily splintered on impact doesn't phase most people who are addicted to the links. They have no desire to upgrade to the brush tees that are so wildly popular today.

Plastic tees did the job of a wooden tee, only without the splintering effect. Plastic tees can also be monogrammed with the golfer's name or initials, so they're a popular choice, but not quite as inventive as the brush tees are.

Brush tees are relatively new in the history of golf. It's a type of tee that mimics the effect of a ball lying atop a nice grassy area in the fairway. If you're a golfer, then you know how good it feels when you approach your tee shot and see it perfectly lifted off of the ground by blades of grass that allow you to make a smooth stroke as you approach the green.

A brush tee lets you swing with the same confidence you have when your ball has the perfect lie. There's no resistance (no matter how slight) as there is when you hit a wooden or plastic tee.

Research has shown that golfers are adding yards to their shots by using brush tees instead of wooden or plastic versions. The bristles art the top are synthetic creations that bend when they're struck, so there's nothing standing in the way between you and the perfect tee shot.

As every golfer understands, even a slight variation in the ground can impede accuracy and sometimes just result in a subconscious effort to control the outcome by making you swing differently.

You can buy brush tees to suit your club selection, such as tees for your driver, tees for your other woods, and some other sizes you might want to use on a par-3 if you're teeing up for an iron shot.

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Can The Secret Impact Your Golf Game?

Author: Tiffany Dow

Even if you don't believe the game of golf is 80% mental, there's no denying the fact that confidence and mindset play an important role in the success of your swing.

The Secret is a movie, a best-selling book, and philosophy that has changed people's lives for the better. Even those who start out skeptical about the Law of Attraction and inviting good things from the universe eventually see positive results when they apply the lessons behind the media buzz.

For golfers, there are hours of preparation involved in bringing your score and handicap down a notch. Unlike other sports where physical prowess takes precedence, golf requires your mind and body to be in sync. Even a minor irritation during the day can cause your swing to become microscopically off-balance, sending the ball spiraling in the wrong direction.

You can probably think of different golf rounds you've played where you arrived at the course in a bad mood, expecting the worst. You probably got it - spending half your game getting out of the rough, the sand trap, or water hazards.

Other days you may have played more for fun than skill, allowing your mind to relax and enjoy the moment. Amazingly, this often results in the best round you've ever played - fairway shots, up and down on the green with ease, and a low scorecard that you're proud to submit toward your handicap.

The Secret explains how you can use the Universe to attract what results you want, and it even works when you apply it to your golf swing. How often have you lined up for a shot and envisioned where you want it to land? It's the same principle, only with The Secret, you develop a belief that what you envisioned will actually materialize.

Your confidence in stepping up to the ball and swinging the club will contribute to your back swing being smooth, your grip effortlessly leading your club through the down swing, and your swing following through to a parallel ending as planned.

When doubt and uncertainty creep into your game it can cause you to falter and stall or pause at the wrong time. If you're faced with a water hazard and don't want to lay up, but are worried you might not make it over, then chances are, you'll wind up wet.

Apply The Secret philosophy and you'll have an abundance of confidence and security in your abilities so that you won't fall short - your ball will soar right over the water hazard and you wouldn't expect anything less.

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Finding Good Golf Deals and Unique Products Online

Author: Marc

With over 60 million golfers worldwide, 35+ million of whom reside in the United States alone, it should come as no surprise that there are numerous providers of golf equipment, accessories, and products on-line. However, despite such a large business spectrum, many places and locations tend to considerably overcharge on equipment or shipping fees.

So how can you make sure to get the best deal on golf items you find on the internet?

First, make sure the website you're dealing with specializes or focuses on name-brand equipment. While many other manufacturer's do make quality equipment, if a company or website doesn't carry any name-brand clubs, balls, or accessories; it might be a warning sign that they are new or have money issues. However, this doesn't necessarily apply if the company focuses on custom designed equipment, as it may be of extremely high quality.

Look for reduced or cheap shipping rates for golf products if you're buying online, or see if they have locations near you where you can pick items up. As a set of golf clubs is relatively heavy, shipping charges can be high at times. Luckily, most online golf outlet stores offered flat-fee or reduced shipping charges for your convenience.

Also, to make sure you get the best deal on any golf clubs, golf balls, or golf gifts you might be buy online; check for any coupons, holiday specials, or other promotions that can reduce your cost substantially. Even a $5 off coupon can take care of many smaller items and accessories that make great gifts for golfers or golf enthusiasts.

If a company or website offers used equipment for sale, they may be a very good place to shop - and the used equipment may be a good investment for your golf game. A business that deals with used equipment is dedicated to helping players of all levels succeed and play their best; no matter what their price range is. Being able to pass the savings on to customers and provide quality used golf clubs and golf balls shows that the business is looking at building a lasting relationship with its customer base.

Unique golf products make outstanding gifts for golfers and can dramatically improve a player's game. From swing trainers, to putting aids, to instructional golf DVDs, to spray on impact markers; there are a variety of items that can immediately and effectively help someone play better at a very low cost.

www.GoodGolfDeals.com

About the author: Freelance web copywriter