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30th September 2009
We all want to have more power in our golf swing. Want to see that ball go sailing off the tee straight down the fairway a couple of hundred yards. Now of course we've all also seen someone consistently do that at a course on Sunday afternoon, so effortle... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
You're having a good round through 14 holes. The kind of round that could turn into a personal best if you can just avoid any big numbers on the way in. Strolling with some trepidation up to the 15th tee, you set down your clubs and look down the fairway.... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
How many times has this happened to you?
You get to the course 15 minutes before your tee time. By the time you get all your stuff together, pay the greens fees, etc., and then get yourself to the putting green there is less than 10 minutes left before... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
I just shake my head when watching "machine gun golfers." They mindlessly bang out buckets of balls believing they are creating muscle memory. Perfect practice sessions include complete pre shot and post shot routines. Hence, you should only be able to hi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Golf is one of the few games in the whole world where less is more. In other words, the lower you score, the better your chances of winning. As any seasoned golfer will tell you, the key to winning a golf game is all in the swing. As a rookie, the first f... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
How can you develop more power in your golf swing? This is probably a question that all of us want an answer to. Most of us go to great lengths to do whatever it takes to get that “power” into our drives off the tee. I think we probably all have some ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
I decided to write this How to Break 80 review after having the opportunity to see what the ebook was all about. If you're tired of barely breaking 100 on the golf course, you'll find this brief review of particular interest. I seek to cut through all of ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
You are a frustrated golfer. You cannot seem to get a long drive on your shot. You have consulted numerous golfing magazines, sports shop pros, and even the book Golfing for Dummies. As embarrassing as that was, it didn't even work. In fact, nothing seems... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Many people today are interesting in the golf terminology, because often times it seems like golfers have their own separate language when they hit the links. Quite simply, a new golfer has to know the terminology to be able to communicate effectively wit... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Golf courses each have a character of there own. Here in Southwest Florida I have 8 different courses within 5 miles of my residence. I have played all of them at one time or another. During what we locals call season (winter months) many are members only... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Golf clubs are an essential piece of golf equipment. You can make do without a hat and a golf cart – perhaps even golf shoes if the course you play on has very relaxed rules, but you will need some clubs and balls to play a round of golf. A good set o... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Every game of golf is based on playing a number of holes in a given order. More particularly, golf is a sport where individuals or teams hit a ball into a hole using various clubs. Golf is one of the few games where no fixed standard playing area is neces... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
It’s a common discussion, lament for some, a wish for others… How do I get more distance out of my driver?
Essentially, we all do right? Want to squeeze a few extra yards out of our driver. Big ‘ol long drives right down the middle of the fairway... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
What should you do when you're confidence is falling in relation to a particular shot or club?
Just to recap on part 1 of this story, we have a golfer who thought he was "chicken" because he wasn't comfortable with the shot he knew he should play and s... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton29th September 2009
The beginner golf swing often fills the novice player with fear,anxiety and frustration,these emotions will destroy your confidence and affect your swing technique.So before i go any further don't worry,contrary to popular belief,gaining enough knowledge ... Read >
Author: David B Lee29th September 2009
A good golf swing will not only lower your handicap, it will make the game more enjoyable. Now that you have cured your slice and can keep the ball in the fairway most of the time, you can now start working on controlling the ball. Putting the proper spi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Many people like to play a few holes of golf with their friends, but a golfer who uses Clone golf clubs is always playing with his best friend. Clone golf clubs are carefully designed to make every golfer a better golfer. The clubs are of a superior quali... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Every golfer likes to have the little extras in his golf bag that are meant to amuse his friends and help improve his game. Some of the accessory choices in golf product shopping that you might find would be golf club covers, tee covers, golf tees or golf... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Who doesn’t want to pound the golf ball 300-plus yards? We see PGA Tour players all the time ripping it down the middle of the fairway, and we would all love to do it too.
Take a look at the long drive champions pounding it well over 400 yards. Amaz... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
While golf has been quite a popular game throughout the world, there are still many people who have no idea what the game is really about. Some people even dismiss it as a stupid sport where people hit balls just to follow them endlessly. People are quite... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Used golf carts essentially are available in two options, gas powered or electric powered. Each power option has its strength and weaknesses on the golf course or out in the field. Feel free to use the information below to help steer you in the right dire... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Most golf tips rendered today by experts concern driving. These tips are to guide players in hitting the ball further than they normally do. The first and the most important step in driving is to set it up like any other swing shot. Driving could make or ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
There are many rules to the game of golf that are not enforced by penalties. These rules are that of etiquette and respect for other golfers. They are mainly in place for safety and fairness. The game is only part decision and skill. The key to having the... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Among all the ball games around, golf has been perceived as one of the most difficult. The reason being lies in the many talented and well-known sportsmen around which showcase talent like suggesting that the game leaves no room for novices and not-so-goo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
There are 3 types of handicaps out there. They include: (1) honest handicaps; (2) sandbagger handicaps and (3) Hollywood handicaps.
Thankfully, the most common type of handicap is the honest handicap. This is a handicap that is determined by using a st... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
The perfect stroke is that elusive thing we all strive for, asleep in our beds at night with a smile on our faces as we dream of that drive going straight and true down the middle of the fairway or that putt dropping in to the cup at the end of its smooth... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
You have bought some clubs, a few new golf shirts and have even been to the driving range. Maybe you have played a few rounds, but you did not do very well. Your friends Tried to give you pointers and tips, but it only confused you.
If you really want... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Accurate pitching reduces your golf handicap. Turning three strokes into two by pitching close to the pin cuts strokes from your scores. Cut enough strokes and you’ll lower your handicap significantly. Learning to pitch accurately from the fairway is cr... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
A lot of times on the golf course you will find that you are not in the middle of the fairway, or not in the fairway at all. Putting yourself in and around a tree on the practice range will help your decision making out on the golf course on what golf clu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Golf is a game of inches, you might have heard that term before but the theory of golf is equally important as the mechanics of the game.
Knowing about the basics is even more important while deciding upon whether to purchase the equipment, especially... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Everyone eventually lands in a bad lie. It’s just a fact of life. Even a good shot sometimes ends up in a divot. Shots off the mark, on the other hand, sometimes land on bare ground or in the rough. Pitching successfully from a bad lie cuts strokes from... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Golfers have been trying hard to lower their scores by taking lessons, reading books and watching golf video lessons. This is definitely good and helps your game. What about playing position golf?
Golfing for position has been a serious method of golf ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Golf can be a pretty demanding game. This is because anyone who wants to be an expert golfer or at least be considered as a golfer should first educate himself or herself about the concept of this particular sport, the rules of the games, and the conditio... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Another beautiful day, out on the golf course, and I’m feeling like a million bucks wearing my bright yellow golf shirt, and the girl I want to meet, is just a golf hole ahead of me.
There she goes, off the tee box. Right down the middle of the fairw... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
“I want to increase my golf swing clubhead speed!” I hear this one all the time from the members of my golf-trainer.com site and golfers sending me emails. I want to be a ‘straight’ shooter (pardon the pun) right now. Increasing your golf swing... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
I think we have all been there. You are staring down a long par 4 from the tee box. The fairway is lined with trees on both sides. The landing area is “tight” and hitting 3 wood or iron is not an option, the hole is too long.
You pull out driver an... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
If you're serious about lowering your golf handicap and doing so quickly, master the three scoring clubs—the driver, the wedge, and the putter. These clubs have the greatest impact on your golf game and provide the greatest opportunity for cutting strok... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
If you’ve played golf for any length of time, you have undoubtedly encountered a situation or two which made you nervous. This phenomena is called ‘tee box pressure’, or TBP for short.
Perhaps it’s happened when you were getting ready to hit y... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
You’re just about ready to make the first step up onto the tee box and you’re feeling great. Golf shoes are looking good and comfortable. Freshly new pressed golf pants and shirt, and you’re feeling loose and limber, then all of a sudden this big da... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Golfing can be an expensive past time, especially if you have to take golf lessons to boot. Taking golf lessons gives you the ability to have someone guide you and spot critical mistakes in your golf swing. There is another alternative to golf lessons eve... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Thinking of having a great round on the golf course can be a lot of mental work. The most important part of having a great round on the golf course begins with a few thoughts. Question is where and how many?
Preparing your mind for a great golf game ca... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
The connection between golf fitness exercises and the short game often times goes unnoticed. It is usually thought golf fitness exercises help us generate more clubhead speed, add more distance to our drives, hit longer iron shots, and play more consisten... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
The Exercise
Golfing is one of the best exercises that you can do. I taught this fellow about ten years ago how to play golf. He had bypass surgery done on his heart, and his doctor told him to walk for exercise. So he asked me to teach him how to gol... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
In some of my golf tips I tell the story about playing a course which had severe fairway undulations. I could see where the course would be discouraging for recreational golfers. I seldom had a flat lie on the course. In fact, it was so hilly, I was almos... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Developing consistency isn’t easy. It’s especially difficult for golfers whose practice time is limited by their work and/or their families. But there are some things that these golfers can do to help themselves develop consistency, even when they’r... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Golf is a great way to enjoy time with your family and friends. Whether you play a leisure round of nine holes or are able to enjoy a full round of eighteen holes, the game of golf is rewarding on many levels. The best news is every beginning golfer can s... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Golf is supposed to be an enjoyable game. We golf over and over again, because we love the game. So why do we beat ourselves up, just before we get off the first tee box? Have you ever heard yourself with a bunch of negative emotions before the golf round... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Sunny laid back Sunday morning, extended weekends or a vacation, discussion on none of these is complete without a mention of golf. What exactly is Golf? Well it is an outdoor ball game wherein the aim is to hit the ball into a series of holes in the mini... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
1. Hit it straight
Nothing gets inside a long hitters head faster then a fairway hitting opponent. Chances are the long hitter is not the most accurate driver of the golf ball, keep the heat on by hitting the fairway as much as possible. If you have to... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
In the most simple terms, the objective of golf is to put a ball in a hole on 18 different parts of a course in as few shots as possible, using just a selection of clubs to hit the afore mentioned ball.
Now while that sounds as though it couldn’t be ... Read >
Author: conrad black24th September 2009
In golf there is always a time when you know you should play a certain shot and yet you really don't feel comfortable about it. What should you do?
How many times have you stood on the fairway, hand hovering over your bag, knowing that you probably ... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton23rd September 2009
Every sport has their unspoken rules. They are there to make the game fun for everyone playing. Whether it be for safety or respecting other players, it is best to know them before playing the game with other experienced players. Golf has always been ... Read >
Author: breezego.css23rd September 2009
If you ever compete in match play events, you need to know how to approach them in order to get good results. If you think match play is the same as stroke play in golf, then read on because I’m going to tell you what you need to do in order to succeed.... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
There is greater challenge in keeping a healthy looking fairway and green for the whole golf course. Because more than forty thousand golf players come and enjoy the whole fairway, damage to the grass is inevitable. The best advice that professional owner... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Sometimes I think back of the days when I started playing golf. Things were simple then. A wood was still made of wood, and a 5-iron was a 5-iron. Or at least that’s what I thought until I learned more about equipment. Still, things were relatively simp... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Here's a really good tip that may help you to get rid of your slice. Best of all, it's really pretty simple once you get the hang of it, and understand why it's being used.
Chances are that you have battled with a slice at some point in your golfing da... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Another beautiful day, out on the golf course, and I’m feeling like a million bucks wearing my bright yellow golf shirt, and the girl I want to meet, is just a golf hole ahead of me.
There she goes, off the tee box. Right down the middle of the fairw... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Did you ever try to drive a nail into a board? On the first swing you missed the nail and left a dent in the board. On the next swing you hit the edge of the nail, bent the nail, and left another mark on the board. Now you can claw the nail out and s... Read >
Author: Walter Werner22nd September 2009
Sarasota, form the 7th-largest market in Florida. It is also Florida's third-fastest growing major market. With over 600,000 people, the Sarasota/Manatee/Charlotte area is one of the largest, most prosperous markets in Florida. In the last 5 years, it has... Read >
Author: Richard Hewitt21st September 2009
Men and women would appear to have, generally speaking, a different attitude to playing golf. Is there a deep-rooted reason for this?
Why do ladies and men's approaches to golf seem to differ so much? Of course, this is a generalization...but one a... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton21st September 2009
Doing my part for charity, I bought four green fees from the silent auction at a fundraiser that had been donated by an exclusive, private country club. I should have known the day was going to be a bit different when I called to book a tee time. The voic... Read >
Author: vivek17th September 2009
How many times have you been the first to play your second shot in your 4Ball and wanted to be the last? Every golfer wants to hit the ball further off the tee, the game is a whole lot easier further down the fairway.
You may want to hit it longer, bu... Read >
Author: Brian A McKee16th September 2009
El Chaparral Golf is becoming one of the most popular courses on the Costa del Sol. After being closed for a number of years due to a dispute between the original owners it has been brought back to life by the new owners.
El Chaparral enjoys a fantasti... Read >
Author: Zengolfer16th September 2009
If you are new to the game of golf, choosing the golf clubs to carry in your set can be quite confusing. A knowledgeable friend or a golf instructor can provide some help, but you still need some guidelines that will cover what to look for before you make... Read >
Author: MikCo11th September 2009
What impact does luck have on your game of golf? By that I mean do you treat good luck and bad luck as two sides of the same coin? Statistically, our golfing luck is going to even out over the long term. If you keep tossing a coin, you may get long runs o... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist04th September 2009
Every golfer knows there's two key elements in creating an awesome drive down the fairway
The first element of your golf drive you'll want to master is distance. The second aspect for enhancing your drive is accuracy.
Here's seven top tips for drivi... Read >
Author: Michael Delaney02nd September 2009
Any female golfer who has spent some time on the green knows she needs a Ladies Putter, designed for female strengths. A Ladies Putter allows a lady golfer to plant the ball in the cup. It isn't a dainty thing. It is made for a woman golfer's particlar ne... Read >
Author: Shawnsum101st September 2009
We've all viewed the extensive precise putts of TigerWoods. The ball takes off through the air and parks in theheart of the fairway, 300 yards beyond.The green-eyed fiend of greed consumes us as wespeculate if we can at any instant look forward to putt li... Read >
Author: Donna campbell31st August 2009
One of the most important aspects to golf is choosing the appropriate clubs to carry in your set. The quality and efficiency of your club set is largely going to be determined by the various irons that you have. Only through carefully choosing the right c... Read >
Author: goaug0931st August 2009
Golf, and more importantly your ability at playing golf is all about small details, the difference between your shots travelling straight down the fairway and slicing off into the undergrowth is often down to the slightest detail in your swing. Proper go... Read >
Author: John Woosey28th August 2009
Buying Your First Set Of Golf Clubs
What Do You Really Need?
You are a beginning golfer, and it is time to buy your first set of clubs. Oh my God! What are we going to do now?
Options:
Actually there are several options. Don't go out and b... Read >
Author: Walter Werner25th August 2009
The whole range of pro athlete and even some that play sports as a hobby have fitness organized as part of their routine. The idea of the exercise is to assist the body to perform precisely as they want it to when it's time to play in competition. A golf ... Read >
Author: Plaisir Du Golf25th August 2009
The whole range of golfer and even some that play golf as a hobby have fitness worked as part of their training. The concept of the exercise is to assist their bodies to perform exactly as they need it to when it comes time to play in competition. A good ... Read >
Author: Plaisir Du Golf11th August 2009
Correcting a golf slice is absolutely essential if you wish to realise your potential as a golfer. Because the slice is one of the most damaging shots in golf...simply because it costs you so much distance in every round you play..and it affects every clu... Read >
Author: Terry Gorry11th August 2009
Step 1
The first place to look for a golf slice cure is your grip. Strengten it. Turn both hands more to the right so that the 'v' s formed by your thumb and first finger are pointing outside your right shoulder.
This is a pretty dramatic move but w... Read >
Author: Terry Gorry09th August 2009
If there are two words that are guaranteed to induce a long face from the average player, they must be long irons. There is no disguising the fact that the 1 and 2 irons are the hardest clubs in the bag to use. The loft on a 1 iron is slightly less than t... Read >
Author: Paul Kramer07th August 2009
After getting my own Bushnell Yardage Pro Tour rangefinder, I seen that I didn’t have any miscalculations of measuring distances. This advanced technology has trained my eye with regard to my judgment of different distances.
Since then, I was landing... Read >
Author: admin07th August 2009
The UPro golf GPS system is easily the most sophisticated golf GPS on the market. It not only gives you distances, but also various views of any of thousands of courses. When you buy the uPro, you get one download of a course. The rest you can get on a pa... Read >
Author: Lee Cole03rd August 2009
The Callaway uPro golf GPS is easily the most sophisticated golf GPS on the market. It not only gives you distances, but also various views of any of thousands of courses. When you buy the uPro, you get one download of a course. The rest you can get on a ... Read >
Author: Lee Cole02nd August 2009
Being very familiar with the characteristics of all fairway is central. You
Need to know everyplace:
� troublesome trees are located,
� the rough is the the pits
� the ground is the hardest or else softest, and
� exactly wherever bunkers (san... Read >
Author: gary+holly01st August 2009
Golf is a sport where you have to practice a lot and learn the golf swing basics and keys to succeed. Even if you are an experienced golfer you have to practice to keep your handicap or to lower your score. There is an unlimited scope for improvements in ... Read >
Author: Mark Langer01st August 2009
Golf is a magnificent game of chance as much as skill for some amateurs. One day you’ll be shooting great shots landing cleanly on the fairway, hitting all the greens and even the longest of putts dropping, on other days it seems like nothing will go t... Read >
Author: John Woosey28th July 2009
Being very familiar with the characteristics of every fairway is of great magnitude. You
Need to know everywhere:
troublesome trees are located,
the rough is the the pits
the ground is the hardest or else softest, and
exactly anywhere bunkers (san... Read >
Author: gary+holly28th July 2009
Being very familiar with the characteristics of every fairway is central. You
Need to know everywhere:
troublesome trees are located,
the rough is the the pits
the ground is the hardest or else softest, and
exactly anywhere bunkers (sand traps) an... Read >
Author: gary+holly28th July 2009
Being very familiar with the characteristics of each fairway is important. You
need to know where:
• troublesome trees are located,
• the rough is the worst
• the ground is the hardest or softest, and
• exactly where bunkers (sand traps) and ... Read >
Author: gary+holly23rd July 2009
In part one, I talked about the golf psychology lessons from Tom Watson's amazing performance both on and off the course at this year's Open Championship at Turnberry. So what other golf psychology lessons can we learn from some of the other contenders?
... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist17th July 2009
There is a universal set of rules of golf. The following will provide an outline of some of the most important rules in the game of golf for beginners. For more details of golf basic rules refer to the actual golf rule book.
• Starting out announce t... Read >
Author: Golf Ball17th July 2009
1. Make it straight
Nothing gets inside a long hitters head faster then a fairway hitting opponent. Chances are the long hitter is not the most accurate driver of the golf ball, keep the heat on by hitting the fairway as much as possible. If you instil... Read >
Author: John Leow16th July 2009
Tiger Woods is the best golfer in the world, but Mickelson is the most exciting, and he continues to prove that every week. He also is the most stubborn cuss out there, supremely confident in his own ability while flaunting a recklessness on the course th... Read >
Author: Duncan White11th July 2009
How can you apply the technique of "binning the negatives" to all areas of your golf game? Hypnosis downloads can help you do this easily and effectively.
Let's see how we can apply this technique throughout your game. OK, you're standing on the ... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton10th July 2009
Even though golf is still a relatively new sport in Turkey, you have a great combination of relaxing and golfing. The last few years Turkey has been one of the great golf vacation destinations.
There are two golf courses around Istanbul, but the new “g... Read >
Author: Loco Media09th July 2009
Creating back spin on a soaring approach shot into a tight pin placement, is certainly the most spectacular stroke in the game of golf. It draws gasps of joy from the audience and enables golfers to attack the most hard to reach pin placements. But how ... Read >
Author: Hobeze09th July 2009
Displays of anger of the golf course are not pleasant to behold. Some people have learned to control their emotions whilst others have not undertaken this learning curve. But it is never too late to learn.
Golf is a game and should be fun. Fun i... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton08th July 2009
Multitudes professional golf players stroked multitudes typical shots, trying to keep the driver in the fairway, the Nine-iron on the green, and the putt nicely paced. That's how a pro stays in the tournament. But to had hardware, they must mix in the fan... Read >
Author: Shining Lion08th July 2009
There are many mental skills involved in playing golf. One of the most important is the ability to visualize the perfect shot and to incorporate this into your pre shot routine.
How can you build visualization into your playing routine? Most golfers ... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton07th July 2009
You don't have to be a pro to know you can have a disastrous hole anytime anywhere. It could be on a long par 5 or a short par 3, or on a par 4 with a lake in it. It doesn't matter. All it takes is one bad shot and you're done for. Whatever it is, it thro... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Everybody wants to hit it longer and straighter, too. But the two don't always go together, as I tell students taking my golf lessons. Those of us who hit them longer don't always hit them straighter. And those of us who hit them straighter don't always h... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Accuracy off the tee is critical to scoring low. Hitting a 175-yard drive that finds the fairway beats hitting a hitting 225-yard drive that lands in deep rough almost every time. In deep rough the high grass grabs and twists your club, as I've pointed ou... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Most golf books cover the mechanics of hitting a ball. They teach you how to drive the ball farther or chip the ball better. These are key golf tips. But playing golf is also making decisions. Making the right ones saves you strokes. Making the wrong ones... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
The sand wedge gets no respect. Many weekend golfers use it just for getting out of greenside bunkers. That's because it's hard to hit from the fairway. Even veteran golfers sometimes have problems hitting it from the fairway. But in the hands of a skille... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Hitting for distance makes golf more enjoyable. Whether you have a low golf handicap or a high one, belting a 250-yard drive is a lot more fun than squeaking out a 190-yard drive. Hitting the long ball off the tee or from the fairway also changes the game... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
In golf it is important to train your mind to think about where you want the ball to go, instead of where you do not want it to go. The powerful effect of visualization in golf is truly amazing.
You can also use this type of visualization to become ... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton06th July 2009
PGA pros depend on "Go To" shots to survive in tournaments. Go to shots are shots golfers hit well under pressure. They use them they're when they're in trouble, when they need a clutch shot, or when their games go awry. They're useful whether you're play... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
Few golfers get the chance to play a PGA Course for free. But now the USGA is giving players with any level golf handicap this rare opportunity using their computers. You can play Bethpage Black, the site of the 2009 U.S. Open Championship, for free until... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
If you carefully scrutinize a good player's swing—a player whose golf handicap is in the single digits—you'll notice something odd. There's a flat spot at the bottom of the swing arc, just as the club strikes the ball. This flatness isn't an optical i... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
Among the biggest mistakes weekend golfers make is thinking they must swing harder to drive the ball farther. That's not so. You can swing easy and still hit the ball a long way, if you know what you're doing—a point I've often stressed in my golf tips ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
Longer, straighter drives off the tee don't lower golf handicaps by themselves, but as many golf tips point out, they can help you dramatically improve your game. Bomb one down the middle of the fairway and you face a shorter—and probably easier—appro... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
Golfers it seems are always looking for a tip that will transform their games. But they seldom achieve low golf handicaps without a lot of work. Often, that involves a combination of things, like practicing and playing, taking golf lessons, and studying g... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
Some players drive the ball 250 yards or more every time, but they can't keep it on the fairway. The harder they try to stay on the fairway, the more they hook it. As a result, they find themselves in a clump of trees or under a bush, without a good secon... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
Hitting greens in regulation (GIR) is critical. It's what separates good golfers from bad, well as players with low golf handicaps from those with high ones, It's also what separates golfers who give golf lessons from those who take them. Professional gol... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
Golf tips in sports magazine often say that your first shot is the most important on every hole. So do some PGA pros. While this idea is debatable, one thing is certain. Finding the fairway more often cuts your golf handicap down to size. In other words y... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse01st July 2009
While many new golfers are struggling with their driving shots, it goes without saying that knowing how to drive a long, straight shot off the tee will enhance your golf game. This in turn allows you to hit a better shot at the hole.
We all have heard... Read >
Author: John Woon30th June 2009
When’s the last time you practiced standing on one foot and holding your balance? Probably never. Yet it’s a key ingredient in our daily lives and that includes playing golf.
Balance is one of those things that we pretty much take for granted. ... Read >
Author: BobForman30th June 2009
Many of you may have heard about the change in the rules relating to grooves in golf clubs which comes into effect on 1st January 2010, but do you know whether or not you will be affected?
Extensive research was carried out by the R & A and the USGA wh... Read >
Author: Steve Lee29th June 2009
A good first step to achieving a low golf handicap is perfecting your swing. A flawless swing exudes power and rhythm. That's why smart golfers take golf lessons and read golf tips—to root out their swing flaws. If your swing is flawless—or close to i... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse23rd June 2009
It's impossible to post great golf scores when you constantly slice the ball. Smashing the ball into the wrong fairway, the bushes, and the long grass, has become the norm for many avid golfer. If you are "misplacing" balls on a regular basis, you might f... Read >
Author: Ramon Boyle13th June 2009
The Golf Swing Guru system was authored and established by David Nevogt of PurePoint Golf. It is sometimes called The Simple Swing and you won't find this swing coached any place else. The main purpose of the Golf Swing Guru system is to lower your handic... Read >
Author: Mick Tait12th June 2009
Golf, it is a grand game where patience and a good hip go a long way. While it may seem simple enough as all you need to do is to hit a small pitted ball really hard to hurl it towards a hole at the other side of the course (its that easy for some), count... Read >
Author: Author Brendan Bunting12th June 2009
The Malaga Region on the Costa del Sol is widely renowned as the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. Not only is there plenty to do and see in the Malaga Region - if you are a golfer, the region is paradise! What more could you ask for – a round of g... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley12th June 2009
I'm not sure what it is about playing the game of golf, but when everything slots into place, like a well-oiled, well-machined engine it is quite simply a scintillating and beautiful time to be alive? Now, I would be telling a big porky-pie if I pretended... Read >
Author: Cliff Robinson11th June 2009
Golf is a game that is much loved throughout the world and is played by both professional and amateur players. The game has always been an outdoor game but now with high speed online, there’s no need to go out and play when the weather is terrible becau... Read >
Author: Dpark11th June 2009
Why do great golfers use hypnosis? 90% of golf is in your mind, and you can use golf hypnosis to train your mind to play a great game of golf and to stay out of the traps.
How many times have you stood on the tee or in the fairway and thought to you... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton01st June 2009
How long did your game of golf take this weekend? Maybe 3 hours or less if you played on a traditional Scottish championship course, 5 hours if you played a fourball around a more modern country club or even more if you played in a serious open amateur ev... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist01st June 2009
How long did your game of golf take this weekend? Maybe 3 hours or less if you played on a traditional Scottish championship course, 5 hours if you played a fourball around a more modern country club or even more if you played in a serious open amateur ev... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist01st June 2009
I've already talked about how much I enjoyed last weekends 2009 Masters at Augusta. Now, as each day goes by, more detail is coming into my conscious mind. I hadn't realised how much I had learned about golf psychology from watching just one event on tele... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist01st June 2009
Two stories have got me thinking about the power of positive framing for better golf performance and the increased enjoyment of this wonderful game. In NLP terms this is called Reframing.
I was talking to an old golfing friend of mine about his round o... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist29th May 2009
This article addresses the subject of using the golf scramble format to get more people involved in the wonderful game of golf.
Studies show that the number of golfers has remained fairly stagnant over the last few years. No doubt the cost of golfing ... Read >
Author: suegold17th May 2009
The title 'golf driving tips' may, at first glance, not seem to fit this article, but if you take the piece as a whole, you will realise that it is one big driving tip - as it solves a problem that many of us suffer on the tee.
Picture the scene - you ... Read >
Author: jmart5712th May 2009
There are many golf magazines, golf professionals, and even TV shows offering golf chipping tips. This short-game advice can be as diverse as the clubs that are recommended to carry it out, anything from a putter to a 3-wood have been offered as solutions... Read >
Author: jmart5705th May 2009
Do you find it impossible to consistently hit your driver down the middle of the fairway? If so, it can be difficult to improve your score, no matter how hard you try. Today we have a few tips that will show you how to cure a golf slice permanently!
Ov... Read >
Author: Matt Hammelstein01st May 2009
Learning how to drive a golf ball straight down the fairway is probably the toughest challenge for the novice golfer as well as a veteran. Golf is a game of patience and skill and I would like to share with you some of the tips that helped improve my game... Read >
Author: Howard G. Platt 11101st May 2009
It is impossible to post good golf scores when you constantly slice the ball. Hitting the ball into the wrong fairway, the water, and the woods, has become a way of life for many golfers. If you are losing golf balls on a regular basis, you may find that ... Read >
Author: Matt Hammelstein17th April 2009
I love the game of golf. I love the thrill of sinking that imposable 30 foot putt, hitting a drive straight down the fairway, chipping up onto the green and landing near the hole or watching the ball leave the bunker and come to rest near the hole. I l... Read >
Author: Jay Evans28th March 2009
When you are playing the great game of golf, your golf scores become both your best friends as well as your worst enemies. Many players live by their golf scores and judge their progress according to what the score card says. While you might think that yo... Read >
Author: Jeff Seward22nd March 2009
The game of golf is played on a golf course - obviously. But have you ever thought what goes into making a good golf course? I mean, what makes a good golf course, and what makes a not-so-good golf course? While we don't have the space to go through speci... Read >
Author: Jeff Seward17th March 2009
A question plaguing designers of golf courses all over the world is what makes a good golf course? The answer, simplified greatly, is the lay of the land it is being built on.
A good golf course needs to have rolling hills, preferably a pond or two, or... Read >
Author: suegold11th March 2009
How many times have you seen a top professional golfer in deep conversation, when watching golf on television? It almost seems like there are two people out there playing as a team - one doing the thinking and one doing the playing.
I was just watchin... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist11th March 2009
By Jim Nettleton
After a long absence from the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods returned to competition at the Accenture Match Play Championship last month.
It was an eagerly awaited return, indeed. No one was really sure just what kind of shape the world's n... Read >
Author: jaynet11th March 2009
By Jim Nettleton
After a long absence from the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods returned to competition at the Accenture Match Play Championship last month.
It was an eagerly awaited return, indeed. No one was really sure just what kind of shape the world's n... Read >
Author: jaynet11th March 2009
Thinking of having a great round on the golf course can be a lot of mental work. The most important part of having a great round on the golf course begins with a few thoughts. Question is where and how many?
Preparing your mind for a great golf game c... Read >
Author: Jeff Seward10th March 2009
If you play golf and you are tired of wasting your time at New Jersey Golf Courses that simply are not worth it, there is a way for you to get some great information to help you decide where to play.
The Local Golfer is a website dedicated to providing g... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com03rd March 2009
I must admit...I have been playing golf for fifteen plus years and did not realize the importance of golf shoes.
Golf shoes, you might have heard, are a must for most golf courses. Though this may seem true--just look at the growing number of golfers ... Read >
Author: Jeff Seward03rd March 2009
Sunny laid back Sunday morning, extended weekends or a vacation, discussion on none of these is complete without a mention of golf. What exactly is Golf? Well it is an outdoor ball game wherein the aim is to hit the ball into a series of holes in the mini... Read >
Author: Jeff Seward23rd February 2009
Have you ever been at the tee box and just scared to hit the next shot. You don't know where its going to go and you think its more likely that it will slice wildly into the woods and you will never find it again, wasting a stroke and a ball. Did you ev... Read >
Author: papples13th February 2009
Are you looking for some silver bullet to improve your golf game? There's no such thing, but I've been (re)reading Harvey Pennick's books on golf, and something struck me. Something he said really stuck in my mind: If you are an amateur golfer, you can ge... Read >
Author: Calvin01st February 2009
I'm sure every golfer wishes they were John Daly and able to drive the ball a country mile on a tee shot. There is a lot of truth in the phrase "drive for show and putt for dough" but I'm sure a lot of people still want to put on that show for their frien... Read >
Author: Lee MacRae31st January 2009
Try this. Stand on the practice green ready to put but without the putter. Hole the ball in your right hand. Take a look at the hole, now back down as if your putter was in your hand. Now toss the ball to the hole without looking at the hole.
Now, res... Read >
Author: acaper16th January 2009
A lot of golfers will have heard of the common names in the world of golf that make golf balls such as Titleist, Wilson, Top-flite and Maxfli but a lot of golfers will not be aware of a company called Bridgestone that make golf balls, in fact you may be s... Read >
Author: shedboy13th January 2009
I would like to introduce you some basic Golf shots terminology which I think may be useful for a beginners like me.
Putt:
A putt is a shot designed to roll the ball along the ground. It is normally made on the putting green using a putter, though... Read >
Author: elvisrgolf08th January 2009
The game of golf is played on a golf course - visibly. But have you ever thought what goes into making a good golf course? I mean, what makes a good golf course, and what makes a not-so-good golf course? While we don't have the room to go through preci... Read >
Author: Catalin Nastaca08th January 2009
Golf practice mats come in various kinds and designs. Driving mats for indoor use are a useful golfing equipment for people who prefer to practice their game in their garage, backyard or in the privacy of their own homes. Several brands and types of golf ... Read >
Author: 2Deano07th January 2009
Discount golf stores can either have a physical presence in the form of retail establishments, or can be accessed online in the form of Internet stores. However one would want to shop for his or her golf equipment, sources of cheap golfing materials will ... Read >
Author: 2Deano07th January 2009
The game of golf is played on a golf course - visibly. But have you ever thought what goes into making a good golf course? I mean, what makes a good golf course, and what makes a not-so-good golf course? While we don't have the room to go through preci... Read >
Author: Catalin Nastaca19th December 2008
The first step to playing fantastic golf is realising that there is an essential part to the game that has been there since the first round was ever played by shepherds with crooks and stones on the links of the Scottish Highlands.
That essential part,... Read >
Author: Paul Thornley12th December 2008
When it comes to sport, people don't do things by half measures. Whether it be football, rugby, golf, cricket, motor racing or snooker, it is usually more than a sport, it's a way of life.
Does someone you know spend their days planning their way throu... Read >
Author: John Smith02nd December 2008
Knowing your golf balls before you learn how to putt! When it comes to any game, there are essentials to know to get your game flow smoother and accelerate your learning. They are right from the basics and any amateur should know. Especially when you are ... Read >
Author: Lavente01st December 2008
A longer drive off the tee is something every golfer desires. Adding 10 or 20 or even more yards to your tee-shot can dramatically shave strokes off of your game and that is the focus of this short golf lesson.
Whether you’re playing golf for mone... Read >
Author: Freddy Kaboot26th November 2008
When it comes to sport, people don't do things by half measures. Whether it be football, rugby, golf, cricket, motor racing or snooker, it is usually more than a sport, it's a way of life.
Does someone you know spend their days planning their way throu... Read >
Author: Johnasmith25th November 2008
Here’s a helpful golf lesson for those of us who get our tee shots into the fairway but then consistently miss the green, always aiming for the flag pin but still missing, missing, missing.
Much of the problem lies in uncertainty in our mental approa... Read >
Author: Freddy Kaboot25th November 2008
Here’s a helpful golf lesson for those of us who get our tee shots into the fairway but then consistently miss the green, always aiming for the flag pin but still missing, missing, missing.
Much of the problem lies in uncertainty in our mental approa... Read >
Author: Freddy Kaboot18th November 2008
Golfing with our kids can be one of the most rewarding and yet challenging times we can spend with our children. The question is how to keep our younger kids focused on the game and keep them from getting frustrated or losing interest after a few miss-h... Read >
Author: Freddy Kaboot18th November 2008
Golfing with our kids can be one of the most rewarding and yet challenging times we can spend with our children. The question is how to keep our younger kids focused on the game and keep them from getting frustrated or losing interest after a few miss-h... Read >
Author: Freddy Kaboot05th November 2008
It may be for vacation or for business, traveling is part of our lives. Whatever the purpose for your travel say to a resort or anywhere new, if you’re a golfer and you know the place offers a course then more often than not you will bring along your go... Read >
Author: theAlexanGroup05th November 2008
Golf clubs are the primary equipment of anyone who plays golf. The objective in playing golf is to hit the ball from the teeing area, this act is called the drive, followed by successive strokes to get to the green and putt the ball into the hole called t... Read >
Author: theAlexanGroup27th October 2008
To be successful at the game of golf you effectively have to become a ‘swing guru’ and although it is not easy to perfect your swing, practice and the hugely successful launch monitor will definitely help you get your swing as near to perfection as po... Read >
Author: Kayla Reid23rd October 2008
Buying golf bags is an important investment. Get it right first time with the help of these FAQ's
Buying a new golf bag, whether it's your first or your third, can be a trial if you don't know what you're looking for. Buying the wrong style, size or s... Read >
Author: Duncan White23rd October 2008
Golf is one of the most passionate sports played today. With today's technology the game has seen many innovative ideas arise throughout the years.Hybrid golf clubs are one of them. Since these clubs have come onto the scene a golf hybrid generation has... Read >
Author: ddrome147121st October 2008
The objective of golf is to hit a ball using a club into a hole. A game of golf is about hitting the ball into a set of holes; one set usually consist 18 holes. The area where the ball is hit by the club is called teeing ground. From the teeing ground, th... Read >
Author: Karl Lee30th September 2008
Golf used to be very frustrating for me because I couldn't get any better than a 18 handicap.
I watch the Golf Channel and read Golf Digest religiously - there was something missing in my golf swing and I could not put my finger on it.
I was your ty... Read >
Author: John Lynch25th September 2008
There is no doubt that golf is a very popular sport and one of the reasons for that is because almost everyone, regardless of their age or physical condition, can get out on the course and knock a few balls down the fairway. Even the elderly and those wit... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON17th September 2008
Well, after six weeks without touching a golf club, I found myself with a few friends and a Tuesday morning tee time at a course down in Long Beach. The first hole was pretty straightforward� with a wide fairway and an expansive green protected only by ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th September 2008
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1-1)
Now every Christian knows this passage from the Bible. In fact every person in the United States over the age of ten has more then likely heard this passage more then once.
Bu... Read >
Author: 19thholegolfstore05th September 2008
I'm not a huge golf fan, but like most people, I know Tiger Woods as the best golfer of our generation. He is a true master. A natural.
Even though he is considered one of the best golfers of all time, Tiger Woods needs to practice to stay on top of h... Read >
Author: Ed_Toups05th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Jack Moorehouse
Accuracy off the tee is critical to scoring low. Hitting a 175-yard drive that finds the fairway beats hitting a hitting 225-yard drive that lands in deep rough almost every time. In deep rough the high grass grabs an... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th September 2008
What is it that makes a golf course great? This is the question that is often put to golf course designers, all over the world. A simple answer, is the lay of the land upon which it has been built.
To enter into specifics, a golf course needs to have r... Read >
Author: Nigel Thomas03rd September 2008
In this fourth installment of a series, we’re going to look at two more Tampa Bay area courses, each of which was a personal favorite during the years I lived in the area.
First, a course designed in the Scottish links tradition by Ron Garl, an exce... Read >
Author: jaynet27th August 2008
Hitting golf shots with a full golf swing involves strategic thinking. First, ask yourself what you want to do with the shot. As you develop skill, strategic concerns such as the ball flight, right or left turn and high or low trajectory become more and... Read >
Author: Dave Nimmo24th August 2008
Golf is a simple game that can manage to delight and frustrate in equal measure. It is known the world over and is a rare beast in that, people who hate sport or know nothing about it, can bluff their way through a conversation on the subject.
Indeed, ... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell20th August 2008
For a long time, perhaps as long as you play golf, those not-so-perfect golf shots are going to outnumber the perfect ones. For this reason, knowing how to deal with the not-so-perfect shots is just as important as knowing how to deal with good golf shot... Read >
Author: Dave Nimmo14th August 2008
Golf Club 9 Woods: Best of Both Worlds
by Paul J Easton
Today, many golfers are choosing hybrid golf clubs that have the look and feel of a wood but hit like an iron, from just about any location on, or near the fairway. This gives them the best of ... Read >
Author: Paul Easton14th August 2008
Finding the right golf course to consider your home course is often a matter of finding the one closest to your home and playing on it on a regular basis.
However, even the worst golfers will bore of playing the same fairway. However, may find they pla... Read >
Author: Paul Easton23rd July 2008
I pulled out my golf clubs the other day and dusted them off, having not touched them since last summer. As a fair-weather golfer in England you can guess how infrequently I play. So when people ask me what my handicap is, I assure them that golf is my ha... Read >
17th July 2008
Without the right golf equipment, a golfer may have a hard time playing a good round of golf. This is because golf equipment comes in a variety of sizes, weights and shapes, and each individual piece of golf equipment works to help the player maximize his... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th June 2008
What is the longest hitting driver in golf? All the major golf manufacturers claim they make the longest hitting driver. The Internet is filled with all sorts of ads about finding the driver with the most distance off the tee. Even your local paper golfin... Read >
Author: James OBrien13th June 2008
For a golfer, it is important to have the ‘five-iron’ club, along with the ‘seven-iron’. A fairly easy club to use, the five-iron club is a multipurpose one, to be used in a variety of situations, though of course not as versatile as the seven-iro... Read >
Author: Jim Brown27th May 2008
Some Key Driving Tips For Longer Drives
Well, below are ten very important golf driving tips that will help you to improve your game. Follow these instructions and you are likely to find that your golf game will improve almost instantly, as long as you... Read >
Author: Ron Keegan27th May 2008
Some Key Driving Tips For Longer Drives
Well, below are ten very important golf driving tips that will help you to improve your game. Follow these instructions and you are likely to find that your golf game will improve almost instantly, as long as you... Read >
Author: Ron Keegan21st May 2008
With high hopes, the golfer lined up his tee shot on the first hole, then took a mighty swing. To his dismay, the ball headed into the woods to the right of the fairway and possibly out of bounds. Immediately he said, “I’m hitting a Mulligan!” Teein... Read >
Author: Curtis Reddehase29th April 2008
Mastering the art of the golf swing could be complicated and challenging, and you are most probably trying to improve yours. There are a couple of very simple errors in balance that most people make but can easily be avoided. Here are two simple tips on i... Read >
Author: Golf Gift16th April 2008
There are many ways to improve golf swing accuracy and etiquette by practicing some simple drills. The best drill to practice to improve golf sing is to stroke the all, rather than hitting it. In other words, you should try to practice swinging towards th... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd April 2008
Many new Golfers ask how far a golf club distance can go, and with how much force should they hit? Generally each golf club has a specific range. But in reality it really depends on your swing, and the power of your stroke.
A golf club distance depends... Read >
Author: Paul Easton03rd April 2008
There are many ways to attract what it is we want in out lives, the law of attraction and it's principals are very useful for manifesting what you want in your life.
This law has long been taught by a great many spiritual masters, and the principal of ... Read >
Author: Adam Price02nd April 2008
Golf as they say is not a game of perfect, there is simply not a perfect way to play it, if there was someone would have done it by now, taught everybody else and we could all find another hobby. The best you can do is play as well as YOU can and keep on ... Read >
Author: Big Norm02nd April 2008
Get rid of that hook
By far and away the most common fault of the weekend golfer is the dreaded slice. We have all seen it, a hundred yards down the fairway and suddenly the ball turns right and disappears into the undergrowth.There are a thousand ... Read >
Author: Big Norm01st April 2008
Do you want to learn to play golf? Great! In this article I intend to take you on a tour of a typical golf course and to give you a general overview on how the game of golf is played.
A round of golf is usually played on an 18 hole golf course. Howeve... Read >
Author: Bernie Wiemers28th March 2008
Never Slice Again! Did you know there are 3 types of slices in golf. You need to know which one you do in order to fix it. Maybe you've been trying to fix the wrong type of slice all this time. The secret move that will help you stop from coming over... Read >
Author: Chris McCann29th February 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Jack Moorehouse
When you've given as many golf lessons as I have, it doesn't take much thought to figure out that slicing is golf's most common swing error. In fact, many weekend players who attend my golf instructions sessions for t... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse27th February 2008
How To Maximize Your Golf Club Swing Speed
Maximizing your golf club swing speed to hit longer drives down the middle of the fairway with pin point accuracy can be achieved by combining proper balance, strength, and flexibility through the entire golf ... Read >
Author: Amador719th February 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Jack Moorehouse
Good golfers learn to get out of trouble with a minimum of damage. Damage control is what keeps their scores and golf handicaps low. Watch Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, or any other golfer with a low golf han... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse15th February 2008
Another hectic workweek is behind you and Saturday has thankfully arrived. The scent of freshly cut grass lingers pleasantly in the air as you tee up for the first round of the day. With your practice swings completed you eagerly approach the ball, establ... Read >
Author: Jim Sherard14th February 2008
Golf, Golf and more Golf. This is one of the reasons why Pinehurst is facing a residential boom. Not too many years ago the majority of people moving to Pinehurst were retirees. But now the southern charm and exceptional quality of life is attracting fam... Read >
Author: Erin Phillips11th February 2008
The two dreaded words that every amateur golfer fears, the Hook and Slice. The thing is low handicap and pro golfers use these two shots to steer their way out of trouble.
The pro's will hit a hook spin shot or Draw the ball to provide a shot that can ... Read >
Author: Alistair Thomson11th February 2008
During a normal round most golfers will apply golf backspin to some varying degree.
Most people will have watched Golf on TV and seen the professionals hit golf shots onto the green and seen the ball back-spinning towards the pin.
I have lost count ... Read >
Author: Alistair Thomson08th February 2008
One may think that golf needs only a green stretch of land, with holes in them. However, a golf course is a designated area which not only consists of holes, but also teeing area, fairways, rough and other hazards.
Teeing area is known as the first sec... Read >
Author: pcarp06th February 2008
During a normal round most golfers will apply golf backspin to some varying degree. Most people will have watched Golf on TV and seen the professionals hit golf shots onto the green and seen the ball back-spinning towards the pin.
I have lost count of... Read >
Author: Alistair Thomson31st January 2008
In talking to many golf club professionals, they all have a plan for pin position to make sure that traffic on the greens and such is somewhat controlled to help maintain the greens throughout the season. So if you were to ask before each round where the... Read >
Author: Patch25th January 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Jack Moorehouse
Golfers are a demanding lot. We all want more distance in our dries. (Who wouldn't want to step up to the tee and belt a 300-yard drive?) We want pinpoint accuracy, so we can put the ball right where we want it when w... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse24th January 2008
There's an assumption that players who hit straighter in golf have a better golf swing. Maybe they do but keeping the ball on a straight line is not very difficult to achieve at all.
Many new players seem hell bent on clubbing the ball to death and try... Read >
Author: Dean Caporella30th October 2007
Wife of A Deployed Veteran Partners With Video GamersAn unlikely partnership between the wife of a deployed National Guardsmen and video gamers across America has been created to support the troops. Molly Johnson, who is best likened to a human dynamo, ha... Read >
Author: Robert21st October 2007
So what does the term natural golf swing actually mean and how can it be related to you? In short, the natural golf swing should be regarded as simply what comes naturally to you. To take it further, in many situations, players are faced with the prospect... Read >
Author: Dean Caporella21st October 2007
If you play golf, one of the great joys in life will be playing golf with your son or daughter. It’s a game both can play at completely different levels and a sport everyone can enjoy throughout their lives. If you are active in a golf club, ask your pr... Read >
Author: Paul17th October 2007
One of the best places to have a vacation rental is in the friendly city of New Orleans. The resort properties at New Orleans offer visitors and locals a wide array of shopping malls, eateries, convention centers, day spas, and world class casinos. When y... Read >
Author: jeffmelancon04th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack MoorehouseStudents taking golf lessons often trigger ideas for articles. Jim, a new student with a good swing and a low golf handicap, wanted to eliminate a bad case of "the pulls." A right-handed player, everything he seemed to hi... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse25th September 2007
Not everyone is meant to be on the fairway. I am one of those individuals who fairs better in the lounge than on the course. Learning to play golf was never on my list of things that I would love to accomplish. However, being married to an avid golfer nud... Read >
Author: Richard Henderson17th September 2007
When most people think of fashion trends, they think of the runway, not the fairway or the tennis court. But if you've been watching the US Open or Wimbledon, you may have noticed a more stylish manner of play. From Venus Williams to Tiger Woods, everyone... Read >
Author: Grant Eckert09th August 2007
One of my favorite parts of the game of Golf is the short shot around the green. These can make or break your scoring and need just as much practice as your drives, long irons and putts. Let's imagine the scenario that you have had a sweet drive which whi... Read >
Author: nigelnix07th August 2007
If you are looking for a great place to play golf that has wonderful hardwood lined fairways, excellent greens and an over all great course condition then you will want to journey west of the Twin Cities. Located a comfortable hour drive west of the 494 l... Read >
Author: Dana Buttenhoff01st August 2007
When selling a golf course home there is a real necessity to show off the scenery and beauty of the home and yard that you are offering. Needless to say when showing such a home the yard is going to play a humongous role in the sale. Few other home styles... Read >
Author: M Shane21st June 2007
Did you know you can practice focus like you practice a golf swing or a dance step?
You may not have considered “focus” something you can practice or rehearse.
Yet, I’ve discovered that focus is the key element that transforms past preparation... Read >
Author: Tony Papajohn19th June 2007
Until you have actually tried to play golf, you are unlikely to really understand its appeal. I mean all you need to do is hit a little white ball down a stretch of grass known as a fairway and putt it into a hole.
What is so difficult about that? Wel... Read >
Author: Rob Ryles16th June 2007
If your drive suffers from inconsistency and a lack of distance, you may be tied up with too many thoughts about swing mechanics.
Free your mind at address and focus on a specific target in the fairway where you want the ball to land. Then let your nat... Read >
Author: Chase Stewart05th June 2007
Golf is a very popular sport especially among the elite. It is played in a vast expanse of land covering many acres and is generally known as the golf course. The golf course has a number of holes mostly eighteen into which the ball is hit from the design... Read >
Author: Acario Daire31st May 2007
Statistically the most influential and important part of the Golfers arsenal is his putter and the ability to make it work properly for him or her.
How many times have we seen major championships decided because certain players had problems with their ... Read >
Author: Scott James29th May 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack Moorehouse
So you want to drive like Tiger and putt like Ben Crenshaw, huh? Don't we all.
Long drives and accuracy are a bit like oil and water in terms of a combination but they don't have to be. Just imagine if you could hi... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse23rd May 2007
Every golfer wants to emulate Tiger Woods golf swing and it is possible with the right information. One way that Tiger Woods golf swing gives him power and length off the tee and in the fairway with his irons, is that he uses a full back swing that maximi... Read >
Author: Staffan13th May 2007
Golfers in Los Angeles know how lucky they are to live in an area with a warm Mediterranean climate, so that they can enjoy their favorite sport year round. Making reservations at your favorite golf course is easy: simply book your Los Angeles gol... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker02nd May 2007
During the 1972 British Open at Muirfield, Scotland, Tony Jacklin and Lee Trevino argumented the 9th dump from the tee. Jacklin went for the store over the left-hand fairway hollow, while Trevino played more conservatively down the right edge. Both varnis... Read >
Author: alanpost30th April 2007
Once you step on the course and your ball is in motion, you are alone. That is unless you have a good caddie that can help. If you work with this guy, there are many ways that you can get a lot of help with your game.
You can get help making the corre... Read >
Author: Dave Owen27th April 2007
The Callaway FTI can be used to a great advantage if you finally want to beat your golfing partners out on the fairway.
So What makes the Callaway FTI so special?
Firstly the Callaway FTI is made from a carbon composite which is extremely light weig... Read >
Author: adam parsons27th April 2007
Have you ever been invited to play a round of golf, and realized when you got there, you have no idea what you are suppose to do? Well, this will help you know your surroundings when you get to the course so you aren't in the dark about you situation.
... Read >
Author: Steve Cancel27th April 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack Moorehouse
Most golfers love ripping 250-yard drives down the fairway. But it's the short game that really cuts strokes off your scores. It also helps you slash your golf handicap down to size. Unfortunately, the short game is o... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse13th April 2007
In a previous article, we went through the front nine on this course. The front nine was acceptable and ended up shooting 10 over par. Keep in mind this is the second round of the year for me. The first round was 2 weeks ago, so a little rust was getting ... Read >
Author: Kevin Fairbanks02nd April 2007
This is actually the second round of golf for the 2007 year and was played on March 30, 2007. I usually play once a week during the golfing year and am around a bogey golfer. I have not ever calculated a handicap as I am not that serious a golfer. I enjoy... Read >
Author: Kevin Fairbanks01st April 2007
In my profession of reviewing Georgia Golf Courses, mainly in the Atlanta area golf market, I have the unique ability to add a special twist to my golf course reviews. My readers get the added benefit of golf course reviews for women, by a woman.
On... Read >
Author: Jennifer Ledbetter01st April 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack Moorehouse
We've all been in a situation where we've had to alter our normal shot. Maybe we were too close to a group of overhanging branches that prevented us from reaching the fairway in one hot. Or maybe we were behind a clum... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse31st March 2007
Golf Tips - Perfecting Your Swing Through
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One very effective drill in perfecting your swing is to let the ball 'get in your way' as you swing toward the target. In other words, you let the ball get hit because it was sitt... Read >
Author: Travel Flight and Car31st March 2007
Golfing Holidays with Sports Packages from Superbreak
As you're driving up the steep winding road leading to Palheiro Golf course, you may wonder whether you are going golfing or skiing and how on earth they were able to build a golf course up he... Read >
Author: Travel Flight and Car27th March 2007
The basics of golf swing boils down to a handful of correctly taught techniques since the game was first played, but many golfers want to complicate things.
The swing itself is the most important element, no swing no golf! Making a successful swing is ... Read >
Author: golf swing expert13th March 2007
I have been a fan of Phil Mickelson's for a very long time. He's one of those golfers that I've pulled for for years and have always assumed he was a a nice guy considering how polite and nice he seems on television. Back in 2004, I was at the Masters on ... Read >
Author: J. Anthony12th March 2007
There is a very useful method that many accountants use called "The cost/benefit analysis". You may be familiar with it. The analysis is done to cut the company costs that do not provide a specific benefit. It's done on all the different costs of the comp... Read >
Author: David Nevogt07th March 2007
Here's a really good tip that may help you to get rid of your slice. Best of all, it's really pretty simple once you get the hang of it, and understand why it's being used.
Chances are that you have battled with a slice at some point in your golfing da... Read >
Author: David Nevogt02nd March 2007
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 adjus... Read >
Author: Mike Pedersen01st March 2007
Read this sentence then stop for 10 seconds and ask yourself what you think the three most important elements to the game of golf are. Four, three, two, one...
Ok, now I will list mine in the order of importance.
Driving the golf ball in play. Putti... Read >
Author: David Nevogt28th February 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack Moorehouse
Golf is one sport where you can make adjustments for age. In tennis a good player in his 20s will probably defeat a good player in is 50s all things being equal. In running a runner in his 20s will probably beat a run... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse19th February 2007
You’ve probably heard the story of the golfer who steps up to the tee box and hits a wicked duck hook out of bounds. Embarrassed, he reaches in his pocket, tees up another ball and again, hits another horrific twisting shot left out of bounds. Now angry... Read >
Author: Chuck Mache19th January 2007
So you want to take up golf, do you? You have watched on television and seen the likes of Tiger, Phil and Sergio absolutely crush the ball 300 or more yards down the middle of the fairway at will. You're thinking to yourself, "it can't be that tough can i... Read >
Author: Dana Buttenhoff05th January 2007
It has been widely noted that the new technology of the modern day golf ball has enhanced the average drive by 8 to 10 yards. In actuality, what are we talking about? 10 yards, maybe 20. There is always that "I can't believe it" career shot, lets call it ... Read >
Author: Golfer5703rd January 2007
I'm going to talk with you about how to draw the golf ball, hook the golf ball, or fade or slice the golf ball on purpose.
That way, the next time you go play, if you have a dogleg right or a dogleg left, or the wind's blowing from the left or wind's b... Read >
Author: David Nevogt30th December 2006
Ever wonder what the most common miss/hit golfswings are when pitching a golf ball? It's when you top it, when you skull it, or when you hit it real, real thin and it runs over the green. I'm going to tell you why that happens.
A little review of the ... Read >
Author: David Nevogt13th December 2006
Consistent attention to stance, angle, and balance will effect the perfect golf swing, with a little practice. Well actually, the perfect golf swing will take a lot of practice. But when the time comes to play in a competitive tournament, friendly match, ... Read >
Author: Market-For-Me12th December 2006
Do you have one golf hole that always gets you?
Jim is a 12 handicap golfer. He absolutely loves the game and can't seem to get enough. He buys a new set of equipment about every 2 years or so and watches golf on TV whenever he can. He really enjoys fo... Read >
Author: craig sigl06th December 2006
First of all I want to tell you how fit I am today, then I
will tell you how I used to be. I know you are saying to
yourself, why I should be Interested how this guy feels.
Well my friends there is a darn good reason for this.
My name is Ralph ... Read >
Author: Ralph Morton02nd December 2006
Working on your golf grip can improve every element of your game from tee off to green skills. Many people change up their golf grip as they progress through the ranks. A beginner with a nonexistent handicap might have an excellent grip but a lousy swing.... Read >
Author: Market-For-Me01st December 2006
Wondering what to get your golf fanatic this holiday? Companies are always catering to the special needs of golfers, so instead of giving a silly present like a singing golf tee, why not get your duffer a gift they can actually enjoy the next time they h... Read >
Author: Jeff Rose25th November 2006
I will advise how to prepares to play tee off (drive), which if golf players know the right approach and get proper training as a routine, as a result , this will help you to play tee off shot effectively and also help improve your score.
Step 1. Make ... Read >
Author: Dr.team18th November 2006
The game of golf was first played in Scotland some 400 yrs ago. Players are required to hit a ball, using a wooden or iron club, from a smooth level point or “teeing ground”, down the “fairway”, and on to a putting green where the target hole is l... Read >
Author: Acario Daire16th November 2006
Hazards are bunkers, such as sand traps and all water hazards on the golf course. Your goal should be to avoid these hazards as much as possible. It is safer to fade or hook a ball around a bunker or water hazard than to try to go straight over it and tak... Read >
Author: Alex Fir09th November 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Jack Moorehouse
Golf is a target game. That's why golfers pick targets before hitting the ball. Maybe it's a distant tree, a telephone pole, or a church steeple, whatever it is, we all have some idea of where we want to hit the ball.... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse08th November 2006
No matter how good a golfer may be, he or she will not be any good at all without golf balls. Granted, it is a no-brainer that golfers need to have golf balls in order to play. But, the question is, which golf balls are the best.
This is a sticky situ... Read >
Author: Matt Robinson09th October 2006
Copyright 2006 David Nevogt
I have a great tip for you that's going to end all the doubt you had in your mind about golf setup and where the golf ball goes in your stance. It's called ball position.
A lot of amateurs, unfortunately, address the golf... Read >
Author: David Nevogt06th October 2006
Pitching is a very important aspect of golfing; however, it is often ignored by most amateur golfers.
A great pitching game could take off several strokes from your handicap. Pitching is very useful especially when you need to hit above trees, water h... Read >
Author: Anthony Lee27th September 2006
In golf, you don't just hit the ball as you wish. It requires a lot of discipline, self-control and preparation. Though it may seem to non-players that the sports is for sissies, it is actually a game that requires a higher level of thinking and skills.
... Read >
Author: Anthony Lee27th September 2006
Golf Training Aid
You thought that when you went out and purchased that 8- degree titanium boron shaft with a super-duper new grip, that it was going to drive down the middle of every fairway. Or maybe you purchased the newest golf training aid and you... Read >
Author: Imanuel Soeharto07th September 2006
As a seasoned veteran golfer should already know, the key to a good game of low scoring golf is the swing. As a beginner, the first thing you need to learn is that a better golf swing will eventually make you a better golfer.
As a beginner, the mechani... Read >
Author: Nguek-Fluek Nguang01st September 2006
Copyright 2006 David Nevogt
I'm going to describe two very different golf shots to you. One is called a pitch shot with loft, and the other is called a chip shot with run. Now what's the difference?
Well, first of all, sometimes the pin is in a situ... Read >
Author: David Nevogt21st August 2006
Doing my part for charity, I bought four green fees from the silent auction at a fundraiser that had been donated by an exclusive, private country club. I should have known the day was going to be a bit different when I called to book a tee time. The voi... Read >
Author: Ron Strand17th August 2006
The other day I golfed on a course with a spectacular 18th hole. A narrow fairway, cut into a river bank, with a steep down slope on the river side of the fairway, and the dense brush of the natural riverbank on the up slope side provided a very challengi... Read >
Author: Ron Strand22nd July 2006
Copyright 2006 David Nevogt
Do you struggle hitting your driver? Some of you tee the golf ball low, thinking that you will be able to drive the golf ball through the air at a different trajectory. And those of you that tee it high think that that will... Read >
Author: David Nevogt16th July 2006
Copyright 2006 David Nevogt
My name is Bobby Eldridge and I'm going to give you three golf teaching tools that you can use to stop your chipping woes completely.
The golf teaching tool is conventional way of chipping the golf ball. You could use a 5... Read >
Author: David Nevogt15th July 2006
Copyright 2006 David Nevogt
Hi, I'm Bobby Eldridge, head professional at PurePoint Golf Academy. If you have been struggling with hitting the golf ball low on purpose or high on purpose, then I have some golf lessons for you.
Let's start with the go... Read >
Author: David Nevogt03rd July 2006
The connection between golf fitness exercises and the short game often times goes unnoticed. It is usually thought golf fitness exercises help us generate more clubhead speed, add more distance to our drives, hit longer iron shots, and play more consisten... Read >
Author: Sean Cochran30th June 2006
1. Hit it straight
Nothing gets inside a long hitters head faster then a fairway hitting opponent. Chances are the long hitter is not the most accurate driver of the golf ball, keep the heat on by hitting the fairway as much as possible. If you have to... Read >
Author: Todd Robinson30th June 2006
Here's a really good tip that may help you to get rid of your slice. Best of all, it's really pretty simple once you get the hang of it, and understand why it's being used.
Chances are that you have battled with a slice at some point in your golfing da... Read >
Author: Karl Smith20th June 2006
GOLF IS NOT JUST A GAME.
Now that summer is upon us and the fairways are relatively dry a lot of us are thinking about optimisong the distance we can drive the ball from the tee.
We're looking for lower scores, so we've got to have the right set up ... Read >
Author: Tony Bryan18th June 2006
When most people think of Tucson Arizona, they imagine a city in the middle of the desert, under a smoldering sun, with a very limited number of attractions. However, you can make a whole vacation out of a trip to Tucson since there are enough activities ... Read >
Author: Jennifer Weiss18th June 2006
Wentworth Club - West Course, it is a thrill just knowing that this famous old course, often referred to as "Burmah Road", has hosted countless Ryder Cups, Walker Cups, PGA and World Matchplay championships. It is a bigger thrill to play the tight tree-l... Read >
Author: Nigel Butler & Suzanne Lenaerts16th June 2006
Now that summer is upon us and the fairways are relatively dry a lot of us are thinking about optimisong the distance we can drive the ball from the tee.
We're looking for lower scores, so we've got to have the right set up when we stand on the tee to ... Read >
Author: Tony Bryan08th June 2006
For most golfers the first tee can be very intimidating to say the least, with all the other golfers, the employees, even the other golfers that you just met that you will be playing with watching and waiting can make even the best golfer a little nervous... Read >
Author: Todd Robinson28th May 2006
There is only one way to lower your golf score and consequently your handicap. Regardless of what others may tell you, the only place where shots are regularly lost is on and around the greens.
You know it, because you've been close to the green in two... Read >
Author: Tony Bryan26th May 2006
While golf has been quite a popular game throughout the world, there are still many people who have no idea what the game is really about. Some people even dismiss it as a stupid sport where people hit balls just to follow them endlessly. People are quite... Read >
Author: Khieng Chho21st May 2006
Golfers of all ages and levels of experience are increasingly turning to golf training aids to help them reduce their handicaps.
While pros have the sheer talent and coaching backup to drive straight and putt consistently, mere mortals like us resort t... Read >
Author: Brian` Kolewe11th May 2006
Golf is a game of skill and etiquette that are both equally important. To many people the etiquette is the most important part of the game. Skill is based on practice and talent, but everyone is capable of proper etiquette. The key to great etiquette i... Read >
Author: David Stone10th May 2006
There are many rules to the game of golf that are not enforced by penalties. These rules are that of etiquette and respect for other golfers. They are mainly in place for safety and fairness. The game is only part decision and skill. The key to having... Read >
Author: Brian Johansson20th April 2006
There are 3 types of handicaps out there. They include: (1) honest handicaps; (2) sandbagger handicaps and (3) Hollywood handicaps.
Thankfully, the most common type of handicap is the honest handicap. This is a handicap that is determined by using a st... Read >
Author: Christian Tran16th April 2006
Golf is a great way to enjoy time with your family and friends. Whether you play a leisure round of nine holes or are able to enjoy a full round of eighteen holes, the game of golf is rewarding on many levels. The best news is every beginning golfer can s... Read >
Author: Jerry Strain14th April 2006
SUMMARY: We talked with Sprott Asset Management research analyst Eric Nuttall about the red-hot Coalbed Methane (CBM) sector in a two-part interview. He gave his tips and red flags on what to look for in the CBM sector and what to avoid. Which are his ke... Read >
Author: James Finch06th April 2006
Most golf tips rendered today by experts concern driving. These tips are to guide players in hitting the ball further than they normally do. The first and the most important step in driving is to set it up like any other swing shot. Driving could make or ... Read >
Author: Tim Lee05th April 2006
The perfect stroke is that elusive thing we all strive for, asleep in our beds at night with a smile on our faces as we dream of that drive going straight and true down the middle of the fairway or that putt dropping in to the cup at the end of its smooth... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft19th January 2006
Since the advent of the internet, games have been synonymous with going online. But, until now, it has been limited to casino-style, role-playing and kid's games. Now, with the release of The Country Club's Golden Fairway FX, all that has changed.
Go... Read >
Author: Marige OBrien29th November 2005
Who doesn't want to pound the golf ball 300-plus yards? We see PGA Tour players all the time ripping it down the middle of the fairway, and we would all love to do it too.
Take a look at the long drive champions pounding it well over 400 yards. Amazing... Read >
Author: Sean Cochran29th November 2005
"I want to increase my golf swing clubhead speed!" I hear this one all the time from the members of my golf-trainer.com site and golfers sending me emails. I want to be a 'straight' shooter (pardon the pun) right now. Increasing your golf swing clubhea... Read >
Author: Mike Pedersen28th November 2005
Fred Funk tames Tiger, Annika and the King of Skins Fred Couples at the Merrill Lynch skins game. Fitting it would seem that Fred Funk who after being out driven by Annika had to wear a skirt for one hole on Saturday.
Funk showed true grit and that a... Read >
Author: derrick burton25th October 2005
How many times have you... wondered why there are dimples
all over the golf ball?
In this article I will explain to you why golf balls have
dimples. How it controls the flight of the ball and why they
are really important to your golf game.
Did ... Read >
Author: Corey Meltifa17th October 2005
Let me start off by saying that I was extremely leary about buying something off of the internet to help improve my golf swing. And come on, "The Simple Golf Swing"? Everyone knows a perfect golf swing like Tiger Woods is anything but simple. After readin... Read >
Author: Joseph Tierney06th October 2005
How many of you have gone to the local pro shop or golf store, bought the latest and greatest club, and found that it did not help your scores at all?
I imagine all of us can say yes to this question at some point in our golfing careers. The reality of... Read >
Author: Sean Cochran25th September 2005
I think we have all been there. You are staring down a long par 4 from the tee box. The fairway is lined with trees on both sides. The landing area is "tight" and hitting 3 wood or iron is not an option, the hole is too long.
You pull out driver and t... Read >
Author: Sean Cochran09th September 2005
I know a lot of us golfers have headed up the main drive to the golf course, in anticipation of hitting the big golf ball off the tee. There are four main procedures that we all seem to overlook at times. Hitting the big one, or launching it off the tee h... Read >
Author: George Gabriel28th August 2005
How can you develop more power in your golf swing? This is probably a question that all of us want an answer to. Most of us go to great lengths to do whatever it takes to get that "power" into our drives off the tee. I think we probably all have some idea... Read >
Author: Sean Cochran28th August 2005
Imagine every one of your shots in the middle of the fairway, every chip two feet from the hole, and every putt nailing the center of the cup. Well, maybe some of us dream of never having to ever putt and each approach shot goes into the hole, but I think... Read >
Author: Sean Cochran
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