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29th September 2009
It is likely that we all have at least one obsessed golfer in our lives. For them golf is more than a hobby, it is an all consuming passion. When their birthday rolls around each year we naturally want to get them a golf related gift, but finding the perf... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Golf lessons are expensive. For most of us, it's just not possible to go out on the green with a one-on-one trainer, as much as we'd like to.
But, here's an idea. Imagine if you could have a one-on-one lesson with a professional golfer or highly renown... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Are your golf skills up to par? If not, golf instruction can help improve your swing, and your status on the links.
With the exception of those natural born Sultans of Swat, every golfer can benefit from golf instruction. Consulting with a profession... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Golf lessons, you've probably talked to someone that has told you that their game improved 10 fold after taking a lesson. It's probably true, but did you know that there are different types of lessons you can take? Are you looking for a golf school or a p... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Learning how to golf can be an exciting, but challenging hobby to participate in. While you may enjoy being outdoors, until you golf on your first golf course, you will never know the joy of being able to direct your golf ball to the proper places, feel t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
The following paragraphs summarize the work of golf lesson experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of golf lessons. Heed their advice to avoid any golf lessons surprises.
Those of you not familiar with the latest on golf lessons now h... Read >
Author: mahesh.sagaciti28th September 2009
Basic Golf Instruction
Ask yourself the question, People take up golf for various reasons. Looking at the sport with untrained eye, “Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?” It really doesn’t seem like it’s all that difficult. The goal of the game is... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Many people feel that all it takes is a few golf lessons and then suddenly upon completion they are experts. They are Tiger Woods in the making…so they feel. Before you begin, see if you can shadow someone at a golf club for free. Shadowing someone with... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
The type of grass you play on affects your game. That’s especially true when it comes to putting, where the type of grass can dramatically affect your putts. Knowledge of how the different types of grass affect your game, gained through all your golf le... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
When it comes to the swing, my golf instruction hinges on a simple idea: The swing is a chain reaction. What occurs at the start of the swing influences what happens at the end. If you execute the takeaway and backswing properly, you’ll hit the ball wit... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Some people who listen to my golf lessons think the swing is all about moving the right body parts. But knowing which parts to move isn’t enough. You also need to know what sequence to move them in, when, and how quickly. Building rhythm, timing, and te... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
When I mention the word basics in my golf lessons, players start thinking about things like grip, posture, ball position, alignment, and so on. That’s only natural. Golf pros talk so much about these subjects in golf instruction sessions that players as... 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
Buying a putter that’s right for you isn’t easy. You need to do your homework to find one that fits both your budget and your game, which means learning the different types of putters and clubheads available and their advantages. But doing your homewo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Today’s marketplace is flooded with training aids. You can find one for nearly every part of the game. And more and more are being introduced every day. While a training aid won’t lower your golf handicap overnight or replace golf tips, it will help i... 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
Online golf lessons have grown tremendously in popularity, for the simple reason that they address a problem faced by most golfers. The problem is that of finding the time away from their golf game to take golf lessons.
Not everybody is a professional... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Anyone who is considering golf training will be happy to know that there are plenty of ways to learn how to play the game. Every way from the golf course to the internet, the video store and even the classroom will prove to be beneficial for those wantin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Players taking my golf lessons often confuse length off the tee with muscle power. They’re not the same. While you may never drive the ball as far as John Daly, quite possibly the Tour’s longest driver, you can generate additional power off the tee—... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Visualization techniques help improve your game. All good players do it, whether consciously or unconsciously. PGA pros, for example, visualize every shot they take. It’s the key to their success. I also encourage it in my individual golf instruction se... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Ever hit a putt you thought was going in only to have it drift wide right? If you have, chances are you misread the green. My golf lessons teach that reading greens takes skill, good judgment, and experience. Since there’s no formula for determining the... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Preparing for a golf tournament, as golf instruction explains, is one of the keys to playing your best golf. If you play in golf tournaments, develop a pre-tournament routine that prepares you for the day ahead.
One challenge when preparing for a tour... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Practicing your golf game properly is vital to improving. Knowing how to practice increases self-confidence, reduces scores, and lowers golf handicaps. It also increases the fun of playing as you see your scores drop on each round. I consider it so import... 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
The chip shot is one of the easiest to learn in the game. Yet, many recreational players have trouble hitting the short chip shot, even after several golf instruction sessions. In fact, they’re so bad, they substitute their putter for wedge, which isn... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Taking golf lessons can be an expensive, time-consuming effort. And like any good or service that will cost money and require time, you should be careful before you buy. It's OK to shop around for a golf instructor - in fact, it's recommended in order to ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
I’ve been providing golf instruction for many years. And while I enjoy giving golf lessons and discussing golf tips, there’s something to be said about golf instructional videos as teaching aids. Increasingly popular, videos have several advantages ot... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
You would normally hear novice golf players complain that golf is quite frustrating. This is because the game is rather difficult to play. Not because of the nature of the golf game itself but mainly because players need to achieve a certain level of mast... 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: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Golf is a physical and a mental game. There are many ways to impove your game. You can improve your swing, your putting, and your shot.
We will look at a variety of tips for different facets of your game. These are tips for the beginner but a pro could c... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
Swing thoughts on the practice range are an unquestioned strategy. They simplify a complex situation. They speed the learning process. And they help develop trust in your swing. How about during a match? Do swing thoughts help there? What are the best swi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Proper golf swing mechanics is a prerequisite for optimal golf performance. If you’re like most golfers, you’re always trying to duplicate that “perfect” golf swing. I know I am. Doesn’t it feel great to hit that effortless shot? Don’t you wis... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
If you’re fed up with loosing every game and feeling that it is time to give up golf for good, then perhaps it is time to head for a golf school. But before you hand over your credit card, you must first of all think of four things when selecting your ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
If you’ve been thinking about taking up golf, or if you’re a golfer in search of a better game, you may have considered golf lessons. But are golf lessons really beneficial? And how do you find a pro who will offer good advice?
There are some who ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Unless you are born a natural golf player, you will need golf instruction if you expect to improve your game. Employing a professional golf pro can help you target the weaknesses in your swing and diagnose your hooks. A professional golfer will be able to... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Gifts, as is known are matter of expressing intimacy and are exchanged without price. Golf gifts are no exception. Being a golfer when you think of gifting something to anyone the first thing which will come to your mind will surely be the golf gift. U... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
During the 1972 British Open at Muirfield, Scotland, Tony Jacklin and Lee Trevino attacked the 9th hole from the tee. Jacklin went for the carry over the left-hand fairway bunker, while Trevino played more conservatively down the right side. Both finished... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
There are many different ways to achieve golf lessons, and many ways to effectively acquire valuable lessons out there. Among the many ways to learn lessons of golf, online golf lessons are one of the fast effective ways to gain knowledge of strategies an... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
The concept of plane confuses some players. It also confuses some players that come to me for golf lessons. Many are unclear about what it is and what its impact is on your golf swing. Whether you understand the concept of plane or not, swinging off plane... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Water hazards probably account for more penalty strokes than anything else in golf. But water hazards—as dealt with under Rule 26—often lead to controversy when interpreting the rule. So I’m careful to review the topic in my golf lessons and discuss... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Golf is replete with myths. Covering everything from driving to course management, these myths are passed down from father to son, some in the form of golf tips on swing mechanics, others in the form of wise advice on how to do things. Unfortunately, many... 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
Tiger Woods hits his irons straighter and more accurately than most pros. By swinging the club exactly the same way, he’s able to repeat his golf swing again and again and again. The more he repeats his swing, the more often he generates predictable res... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Ball position is a critical component that’s often overlooked by players with high golf handicaps. Ball position decides a shot’s initial direction. While theories on ball position abound, you need to find one that’s right for you.
Ball position... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd 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
Deciding to take some golf lessons is easy enough. Any medium-size city has at least a dozen qualified instructors. But how do you find the right teacher for the job? Lessons can cost $100 an hour, so it's important that you make a good decision.
Most ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
When trying to find the right scheduling software, there are many to choose from and many different sites to research. But why go to all of that trouble when you can use the online scheduling software that millions of people use everyday? Appointment P... Read >
Author: Sufi17th September 2009
For anyone who wants to learn the secrets of golf there are lots of lessons for beginners. Special golf schools organize golf lessons for beginners all year round for groups of fifteen to twenty people. Recently it has become a business practice to send m... Read >
Author: Ismail16th September 2009
Santa Ponsa is a very fashionable Mallorca golfing resort with several rich and famous personalities as well as royalty visiting and playing on this golf resort. It is situated around twenty minutes drive from the international airport on Santa Ponsa Urba... Read >
Author: Zengolfer16th September 2009
Poniente golf course is one of the oldest and original courses in Mallorca, Spain and it is very popular with ardent golfers as it offers a challenging but reasonable test of golf. Spain is lucky to have amongst the best golf courses in the world and Poni... Read >
Author: Zengolfer16th September 2009
My guess is that this is probably not the first time you have searched, sought-out, found and are reading information regarding how to improve your golf game, is it? You’re either one of two types of people, you have a burning desire to continually see... Read >
16th September 2009
Every golfer’s dream would consist of a whole weekend of just playing golf, enjoying the game, and relaxing all at the same time. This would be a perfect golf vacation—but for other golfers, this may not be too easy to plan out. Of course, like any ot... Read >
Author: gracie04th September 2009
Wicked golf slice constantly cause you to want to heave your golf club down the course? Does the flight path of your golf ball look like a banana? If so you have probably wondered how to correct your golf slice.
You have many options available to try ... Read >
Author: ceheunderwood02nd September 2009
So youve always wanted to play golf but your boss never asked you on a game before? Don't worry. Everybody can and should enjoy this wonderful sport. Sure, golf can be expensive and hard to learn but if you know what you're doing you're up for the time of... Read >
Author: Mark Etinger31st August 2009
In the great South, there are many golf courses, which means if you are in Atlanta and looking for a place to play a few holes you have many choices. However, who has the time to drive around a city of such size to find a golf course that meets your need... Read >
Author: lb741030th August 2009
Every golfer’s dream would consist of a whole weekend of just playing golf, enjoying the game, and relaxing all at the same time. This would be a perfect golf vacation—but for other golfers, this may not be too easy to plan out. Of course, like any ot... Read >
Author: chili_0830th August 2009
If you are planning for a trip to Disney World with your family, you don't have to destroy your budget or rob a bank. Usually Disney offers discounted vacation packages during off-season.
• Disney's Magic Your Way Package
This base package enab... Read >
Author: Elijah James27th August 2009
The Secret Golf Strategy To Becoming a Professional Golfer.
Discovering the hidden strategies that the so called golf gurus would never tell you about.This is one of the reasons that there are very few professional golfers in the world today.
Million... Read >
Author: teeboyjnr19th August 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Jack Moorehouse
Where's the sweet spot on my new driver? That's a frequently asked question in many golf instruction sessions. Usually, the golfers asking the question have just bought new oversized drivers and want to maximize dista... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse17th August 2009
Golf is a sport that requires skills and techniques. It may take a while before you can master your own style of playing. It is an advantage if you have read some information about the game, including how to score and what the rules are. But reading is no... Read >
Author: billionareHuman10th August 2009
With the invention of the internet you can now get golf lessons online. Don’t be fooled, these lessons are not the same as a one to one lesson with golf professionals. These types of lessons are golf instructions from lots of different sources. Some of ... Read >
Author: sjseal10th August 2009
A golf instruction manual that you can download from the internet is a great way to improve your golf game. This is even truer when you take into account the amount it costs to get a professional lesson.
I started with golf lessons at my local drivin... Read >
Author: sjseal09th August 2009
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Not everyone can afford professional golf lessons, but you can get a heap of information from on-line golf instruction sites. If you search for long enough you can find golf tips on just about anything to do w... Read >
Author: sjseal30th July 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Jack Moorehouse
This year's British Open features a course that's among the most challenging and the most spectacular in memory. The re-designed Turnberry promises to hold your attention throughout the tournament and to provide the d... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse24th July 2009
In the last of this series of three, I'm going to share with you the experience of one of the best golf lessons I've ever had. In the previous articles - "The Ugly" and "The Bad"- I explained how one pro did not seem to know the difference between a stron... Read >
Author: Steve Lee24th July 2009
If you read Article One in this golf advice series of three articles, you may remember that I was extolling the virtues of golf lessons but at the same time adding a warning that it is necessary to take care in selecting whom we entrust our golf game to. ... Read >
Author: Steve Lee24th July 2009
For those of us who are serious about this wonderful game, golf lessons can form an integral part of the armoury we use in our efforts to master it. OK, I'm sure none of us is crazy enough to think that we will ever get the better of the game, because we ... Read >
Author: Steve Lee23rd July 2009
Do you know the perfect and best golf swing drills on how to correct a slice. No, not exactly? Then read this article and discover some of the best drills and golf swing keys to improve your game. Well, at first you may consider to take golf lessons but t... Read >
Author: Mark Langer21st July 2009
Millions of golfers all over the world take lessons every year however many more will avoid lessons. The reasons why so many avoid lessons vary but one of the main reasons is probably pride. We’ve all been there, you play for years but don’t take it s... Read >
Author: Vincent Barry19th July 2009
Here are ten final quick ways in which golfers can learn to control anger when on the course.
So far thirty different self-help tips have been provided which are easy to use when you are on the golf course. Anger really does make you stupid as i... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton16th July 2009
That’s because golfers want to talk about hitting the ball instead. But the care and feeding of a club’s greens—how they are mowed, watered, fertilized— can instill a noticeable difference in making or breaking a player’s golf handicap, especial... Read >
Author: John Leow09th July 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Jack Moorehouse
Adam Scott ranks is among the best young players on the PGA Tour. He gets numerous compliments on his swing from other golfers and golfing fans. He should. He has a great swing. And like most PGA pros, he works hard o... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
When Padraig Harrington won the British Open in 2007, he used his hybrid on the tournament's final three playoff holes to secure victory. Later, he said it was his "go-to" club—the club he relied on in the clutch. He also said his hybrid was his go-to c... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Professional golfers practice harder that most fans think. It's what makes them so good. They practice so hard because the know that no matter how much physical talent they have they know that practice is the best way of improving their games. So they dev... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Teaching your child to play golf doesn't have to be a dogfight. On the contrary, it can be a fun-filled, enjoyable experience, if you approach it with the right mindset. The key to teaching your child to play golf is letting her call the shots. By doing s... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Stroke play is the most popular format in competitive golf. It's used in all PGA Tournaments, except in specific situations, like the Ryder Cup. The goal in stroke play is shooting the lowest score. In stroke play your focus is more on the course than you... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Many players with low golf handicaps generally take a scientific approach to the game. They play target golf. They use yardage books. And they study the greens. But some golfers with low golf handicaps play by feel. Instead of targeting a precise spot on ... 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
Are you aggressive or conservative on the golf course? Do you go for it all the time or do you tend to lay up in certain situations? If you don't know what type of player you are—and the advantages and disadvantages that come with that type of play—yo... 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
The hybrid is THE club of the last decade. It's become so popular that most golfers have one in their bags. In fact, almost every student I give golf lessons to has one. Some even have two. If they don't, I advise them to get one. The hybrid is among the ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Tournament officials at the State Farm Classic disqualified Michelle Wie recently for failing to sign her scorecard. This wasn't Wie's first disqualification from an LPGA tournament. Tournament officials also disqualified her for taking a bad drop at the ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
The Internet is a great invention. In fact, it's one of the greatest ever. It's also among the best resources around for learning about a topic. Usually, all you have to do is type a keyword or two in a search engine and you'll get a wealth of information... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
No matter how much athletic ability or natural talent you have, you still have to practice to become good. Practicing fine-tunes your skills, develops consistency, and builds confidence. It also improves your balance, rhythm, and timing. Look at VJ Singh.... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. Whoever first said that never played golf. In golf, consistency is the key to a low golf handicap—the game's holy grail It's impossible to achieve a low golf handicap without developing consistency, ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
While playing in my Friday foursome the other day, one member of the group pulled out his hybrid and said, "I still don't know what to use this club for." If you're one of those players that has a hybrid but never uses it, you may want to rethink think th... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Bad weather in golf is a real challenge. It adds an extra element to an already difficult sport. It taxes your creativity, imagination, and fortitude. And it tests your playing skills. But if you live in an area that's not conducive to golf year round, pl... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Today's golf shoes have gone high-tech. Thanks to innovative manufacturers modern golf shoe offers more options than they've ever had. These manufacturers have invested millions to improve their shoes. And they've succeeded by reconciling factors like tem... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
If you're buying golf clubs as a Christmas gift, consider a gift certificate to a clubfitter's shop instead. All players benefit from fitted clubs, although may be not to the same degree. Unfortunately, the players who benefit the most from fitted clubs... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Ask players who've have low golf handicap and they'll all tell you that learning to play golf well is difficult. In fact, it's one of the most difficult sports to learn. While taking golf lessons and reading golf tips help, nothing works better than pract... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
In golf putting is the name of the game. If you want to quickly reduce your golf handicap, improve your putting. How do you do that? Most experts agree that if you're serious about improving your putting, you'll "immerse" yourself in the effort—take gol... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
This is the second part of a two-part article. It discusses centering and radius—two of the four common denominators that make for a sweeter swing—one that will dramatically cut your scores and lower your golf handicap. Part I covered plane and face, ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
This is the first part of a two-part article. It covers plane and face—two of the four common denominators to a sweeter swing that will help you lower your golf handicap. Next week we'll discuss centering and radius.
The next time you watch golf on T... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
If you're among those weekend golfers that play golf without sunglasses, think again. Sunglasses aren't just for show or to make you look cool. They're a critical piece of equipment you should always use—as vital to your eyes as sunscreen is to your ski... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
It happens to every golfer—pro and amateur alike. You're playing well and all of a sudden you lose it. You find yourself slicing drives, dubbing approach shots, overshooting pitch shots, and missing short putts. Your confidence dwindles and your strokes... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Countless ways exist to shave strokes from your scores. For example, an accurate pitch shot from 50 yards away positions you to one putt the hole, instead of two-putting or three-putting it, like you would if you hit a bad pitch shot. Most good pitches sa... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Golfers living in warmer climates are lucky. They can play golf all year round. That keeps their skills sharp, their swings intact, and their desire to play satisfied. They don't have to deal with the bitter cold or snow-covered courses like some golfers.... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Practice is the best way of lowering your golf handicap. Even the world's best golfers know that. That's why they spend hours and hours working on their games. With professionals, making a living is a driving force for practicing. All stand to make millio... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Vijay Singh works harder than anyone on the Tour. He spends hours and hours every day working on his game, practicing every facet of it—from putting to chipping to driving—so that he can be the best he can be. In fact, his practice sessions are legend... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
While not every professional golfer drives the ball 300+ yards, they all excel at pitching and chipping it close. In fact, they're so good at the short game, they usually hit pitches or chips close enough to where they only need to one-putt to make par or... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Hitting a bad drive or a poor approach shot or missing a short putt can get to golfers sometimes, even those with low golf handicaps. Occasionally, golfers take their frustrations out on a club. Putters for whatever reason seem to bear the brunt of golfer... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Every golfer has periods of poor putting. When things get really bad, a golfer ends up with a case of the yips—an insidious "disease" that can dramatically boost your golf handicap. Technically, the yips are prevalent from anywhere on the green and in a... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Golf is all about making decisions. Making good decisions cuts strokes from your score. Making bad decisions adds strokes to your score. Make enough bad decisions during a round and your score—and maybe your golf handicap—balloons, golf lessons and go... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
The best way of shaving strokes is by improving your short game. It’s also the best way of cutting your golf handicap down to single digits. So if you're truly serious about cutting your golf handicap, you'll set a goal for yourself of becoming more pre... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Mastering your short game is critical to reducing your golf handicap. Hitting a good short-game shot can cut one to two strokes off your score, enabling you to achieve par instead bogey or double bogey. It's a point that can't be emphasized enough. But to... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Robert De Vincenzo had a rough birthday. De Vincenzo was playing in The Masters on his 45th birthday when he made a scoring error. He signed his card with a 4 on the 71st hole instead of the 3 he actually made. Unfortunately, he was stuck with a 4, costin... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th July 2009
Accuracy dramatically lowers golf handicaps. Hitting a ball where you want when you want time and time again chops strokes off your scores and golf handicap. To help golfers improve, golf lessons on accuracy usually focus on swing mechanics. That's a grea... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
Professional courses like Torrey Pines or are no picnic, even for the pros. For weekend players, forget it. PGA courses have narrow fairways (less than 30 yards wide), punishing rough, and lightening fast greens. They also have length. One mistake and yo... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
The mechanics of your swing are important. That's why we encourage weekend players to take golf lessons and read golf tips. But what you carry in your bag is also important. You can cut strokes from your score even before you get to the course by tailorin... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
The difference between good and great isn't always physical. Sometimes, it's mental. Take Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. Both are gifted players physically. Both have great short games. And both have creativity and imagination. But Tiger, it seems, has a... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th 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
This is the second of two articles on exit faults. Previously, we discussed the basics of exit strategy, including the master keys. Below, we elaborate on exit strategy and swing faults.
Exit strategy is among the Tour's hottest topics. Unlike golf les... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
There's no perfect rhythm for golf. You can play at a fast pace or you can play it at a slower pace—and still play it well. How quickly or slowly you play doesn't necessarily matter as far as your golf handicap is concerned. Unless, of course, you're pl... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
Most golf lessons focus on the backswing or the downswing. So do most golf tips. But there's growing interest in post-impact actions. The pros call it exit strategy. And it's a great learning tool. It tells you not only went wrong during the swing but als... 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
Many golfers work hard at improving their games. They take golf lessons, memorize golf tips, and quiz better players. They also hit ball after ball on the practice range. Unfortunately, some golfers never seem to improve. Despite hours and hours of practi... 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
Most golfers like a good challenge. That's because it provides many benefits. A good challenge drives you to perform better, increases your interest in playing, and pushes you to achieve a specific goal. A good challenge also forces you to take the game m... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
By now you've probably heard of the Stack and Tilt swing model. Stack and Tilt is relatively new, but it has gained ground on the Tour. Developed by Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett, this new model has drawn good reviews from both veterans and youngsters. Go... 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 Moorehouse06th July 2009
While golf isn't a contact sport, it has its share of injuries. Whether it's a stiff back, pulled hamstring, or bad shoulder, golf-related injuries occur in many players. Often, they require specific medical attention. Left untreated, these injuries often... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse06th July 2009
In golf the faster the clubhead moves through impact, the more power you generate and the longer you hit the ball. The longer your shot, the better your chances of slicing strokes off your golf handicap. Longer drives mean shorter—and usually easier—a... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
Want to cut strokes from your golf handicap quickly? Eliminate your backswing. That's right. I said, eliminate your backswing. Golfers serious about chopping strokes from their golf handicaps are reducing swing errors with the latest rage in golf: the no-... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
Admit it: You hate bunkers. So do I. So does every golfer. Even if you've mastered the basics—open the clubface, hit behind the ball, finish the swing—you still dread the thought of landing in a bunker. But it's hard to resist firing at the flag when ... 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
This article is the second of two on using statistics to improve your game. Last week we reviewed hitting greens in regulation (GIR). This week we look at putting
Determining your weaknesses is the first step to improvi... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
Professional golfers get up and down from within 10 feet 90 percent of the time. That's why they score so well on tough courses like Augusta National Golf Club, where they play the Masters. Getting up and down is critical to slashing strokes from your ave... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
New students, it seems, are always asking for golf tips on how to chop strokes off their golf handicaps. One way, I tell them, is to gain proficiency with your scoring clubs. You have three scoring clubs in your bag—the driver, the putter, and the wedge... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
If you've ever tried to correct a slice, you know how hard it is to do it. You've probably taken golf lessons. Read golf tips. And consulted trusted friends with low golf handicaps. You've tried everything you can think of but nothing's worked. You still ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
This article is the first of two on using statistics to improve your game. This week we look at greens in regulation (GIR). Next week, we examine putting.
Among the best—and fastest—ways of cutting one's golf handicap is by improving your weaknesse... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
There's no denying the hybrid's popularity. More and more golfers are carrying them in their bags, and more and more manufacturers are making them. Hybrids are even growing in popularity among PGA pros. Designed to replace the longer irons in your set, hy... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
You often hear people during golf lessons say: You drive for show, but you putt for dough. This old saying emphasizes the importance of putting. And it's dead on. About 30 percent of your strokes during a round are putts. Many are from 10 feet in. These a... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
If you think that the Masters hasn't been the same the last few years, you're not alone. Many observers feel that the tournament has lost something. Some attribute the loss to changes made at Augusta National the last few years by the country club. They'r... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Dickens' opening to A Tale of Two Cities sounds a lot like a typical round of golf for some players. They hit good shots and they hit bad ones. The bad ones often spell trouble. And when golfers are i... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
I see it all the time when giving golf lessons. The players with the highest golf handicaps pay the least attention to their grips. Typically, they grab the club from the bag, check their grip quickly, take their stance, and hit the ball. If they feel com... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
There's no getting around it. Your legs impact your swing more than you realize. In fact, they impact it more than any other body part except your hands and feet. Unfortunately, golfers fail to realize this. Even good golfers fail to realize it. They swin... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse05th July 2009
Tiger Woods is back. His narrow victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week clearly shows he's ready to challenge the field again. The win also shows he's ready to play in the Masters and contend seriously for another green jacket. But the win al... 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 Moorehouse04th July 2009
Equipment innovations come and go. Some quickly gain popularity, and then fade when they don't shave strokes off a player's golf handicap. Others start out slowly, and then pick up speed when they prove they can help players cut their golf handicaps. Inno... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
Here's a golf tip I learned a long time ago: Approach every shot in golf as a target shot involving distance and direction. If you're going to cut strokes from your scores and trim your golf handicap down to size, you must learn to hit your targets. That ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
How critical is finding the perfect slot position at the top of your swing? Damn critical. Finding the perfect top-of-the-backswing position boosts consistency and increases power. While many talk about achieving this position, few can tell you what it is... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
Someone once said that consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. While that might be true in life; it's not true in golf. In golf, consistency is the name of the game—the holy grail of anyone who's serious about improving his or her game. Consistenc... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
Sometimes you have to play when the weather is bad. Unfortunately, the USGA makes Studying the pros is a great way to improve. PGA pros must bring their "A" games to the course every day to compete on the tour. To do that they spend hours and hours honing... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
Sometimes you have to play when the weather is bad. Unfortunately, the USGA makes no specific provisions for "winter play," as it's called. There's also nothing in the rules about the lift, clean, and place practice used on the PGA tour when it's wet. Mea... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
Everyone loses the feel for his or her short game at times. That includes players with high golf handicaps and players with low golf handicaps. Smart golfers know how to find their swings—especially when it affects their short games. The quickest way of... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
If you're anything like the golfers who attend my golf instruction sessions, you have some courses you like and some you don't. Have you ever wondered why? We'll probably never know for certain why some golfers like one course and others don't. But there'... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
To improve iron play fast—and chop strokes off your golf handicap—look to your hands. It's hard to hit quality shots if you don't use your hands correctly. As a serious golfer looking to improve, you must learn what role your hands play in hitting iro... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
Most players who take golf lessons from me don't have an official golf handicap. That comes as no surprise to me since most recreational golfers don't have a golf handicap anyways. Of the more than 26 million golfers in the United States (adults who playe... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th July 2009
As a golf instructor you're always dispensing advice. Sometimes when giving golf lessons or offering golf tips, you emphasize key positions in an effort to help a player eliminate a swing flaw. Players then obsess about achieving these positions and focus... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse30th June 2009
Many American courses had no trees in the beginning. But over time maintenance crews started planting trees. This trend took hold and crews planted more and more trees. Pretty soon the "parkland" concept took hold. Today, nearly one in every 10 courses ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse29th June 2009
Nothing matters more than impact—especially when hitting an iron. It's the moment of truth. If the clubface isn't square at impact, you'll not only mis-hit the ball, you'll short-circuit power. It's one of the most damaging of power leaks. If the clubfa... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse29th June 2009
When weekend golfers watch the pros hit unbelievable shots their amazed. The typical reaction is often "How do they do that?" It's not magic. It's solid fundamentals, plus hours and hours of practice and constant attention to their swings. Or course, the ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse29th 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 Moorehouse29th June 2009
It happens all the time. A weekend golfer decides to improve her game. Determined to trim her golf handicap, she dedicates herself to the effort. She focuses on a major swing flaw and works hard to correct it. She practices daily, takes golf lessons, and ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse29th June 2009
Innovation and creativity are the keys to success in many industries. They're also the keys to success in golf. Take the case of Stan Utley, professional golf's newest guru. His innovative approach to the short game is transforming the way some PGA golfer... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse29th June 2009
Every year it seems Tiger Woods wins more PGA tournaments than anyone else. In most years that's probably true. Overall, Tiger has won 65 PGA Tournaments, including 14 majors. And he's only 32, soon to be 33. Players are eligible for the Senior Tour at ag... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse22nd June 2009
You've decided to start playing golf for the first time and have booked your first golf lesson at the local driving range.
Before your first lesson the most important thing to do is purchase a suitable set of golf clubs; a golf set is the most cost-effec... Read >
Author: Duncan White11th June 2009
Taking Up Golf Getting Started The Right Way !!!
If you are new to golf and haven't read any golf books or watched any golf videos, or taken any golf lessons, CONGRATULATIONS . . . You have no bad habits! Starting a new adventure with a clean slate wi... Read >
Author: paulmac08th June 2009
So You Have Finally Decided Because You Have Had Enough ,The Fun Has Gone From The Game And You Are Fed Up Spending More Time In The Rough Than Anywhere Else
Golf Is In All Likelihood One Of The Most Toughest Games In The World It Requires A Particular... Read >
Author: virtualaffiliate01st June 2009
Now I'm confused about golf practice and just how much leads to better golf. More importantly, just how much is good for golf improvement? I'm confused because I keep getting contradictory advice from the books I'm reading, TV programs I'm viewing and the... Read >
Author: The Golf Hypnotist18th May 2009
Hilton Head family vacations take you straight to the heart of nature. Here's your chance for fun and frolic on the beaches, lagoons, salt marshes, and woods on an island that has a dazzling range of excitements to offer. Resorts and golf courses attract ... Read >
Author: Eden Ruth Lamina12th May 2009
Why do I need a golf swing coach?
Well, the simple answer is - you probably don't. Unless you are a single figure handicap or professional player, you would normally get all the swing training you need from your local teaching pro.
When you start to... Read >
Author: jmart5717th April 2009
The popular sport of golf
Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world and its players are virtual fanatics. The game is played on many levels, from the average Joe, just happy to go round eighteen holes with a bunch of friends, betting a few doll... Read >
Author: Mel C17th April 2009
Your partner eats and breathes golf and even swings their golf clubs in their sleep. What if they want to use your precious vacation to play the game?
So your partner loves golf but you don't. It's not easy living with someone who is so passionate abo... Read >
Author: Sarfaraz Khan25th March 2009
Are you a golf newbie? You may want to learn golf in the fastest and most comfortable way possible. This will only be achieved through a good golf instructor. This article will help you on your quest for the best golf instructor by simple tips that can gu... Read >
Author: Brian Kaldenberg11th March 2009
Unless you are born a natural golf player, you will need golf instruction if you expect to improve your game. Employing a professional golf pro can help you target the weaknesses in your swing and diagnose your hooks. A professional golfer will be able to... Read >
Author: Jeff Seward02nd February 2009
If you've been thinking about taking up golf, or if you're a golfer in search of a better game, you may have considered golf lessons. But are golf lessons really beneficial? And how do you find a pro who will offer good advice? There are some who swear th... Read >
Author: suegold31st January 2009
Golf has emerged as one of the favorite hobbies of men all around the world. People from all walks of life enjoy playing the game and are constantly looking for ways to improve their skills. Golf instruction video program offers lessons and training to ... Read >
Author: orsondixon31st January 2009
Golf has emerged as one of the favorite hobbies of men all around the world. People from all walks of life enjoy playing the game and are constantly looking for ways to improve their skills. Golf instruction video program offers lessons and training to ... Read >
Author: orsondixon17th January 2009
The golfing beginner needs a lot of instruction and tips to begin with because golf is a difficult game to master. In my opinion, a good option is to look for trustworthy free golf tips to start your golfing education. That way, you can learn about the di... Read >
Author: mickeuan09th January 2009
Are you starting to play golf? There are a lot of things to remember and learn, aren't there? Some things are important, while others seem absolutely trivial in comparison. Can you tell the difference? Here is a list of 10 questions which beginners often ... Read >
Author: Calvin13th December 2008
If you play golf, you are always looking for a way to improve your golf swing. Without a doubt, the best way to achieve the perfect golf swing is to get good quality golf swing instructions. Unfortunately, not all instructors are created equal. Even when ... Read >
Author: Calvin01st December 2008
Golf lessons for beginners don't come cheap. You need to squeeze as much as you can out of your golf trainer in the short time you spend with him. Here are some common tips, questions and answers which can help you wring the maximum benefit from your golf... Read >
Author: Calvin18th November 2008
Do you have trouble breaking 80 consistently? Do you have a repeatable golf swing, but your ball sometimes flies too high or too low, or wanders to the left or right? Perhaps this is happening because your driver and golf irons do not fit you properly. Th... Read >
Author: Calvin04th November 2008
So, you are looking for golf swing instruction? I'm going to help you do just that. Below are some methods. We will discuss the positives and negatives with each.
*Getting personalized golf swing instruction from a real live professional.
Let's talk... Read >
Author: thonaker03rd November 2008
Golf is a funny game. Many times the golf lessons or golf tips we see are very intricate and call for a lot of time and effort. Well, I've developed an easy one that can be practiced on your own time and ne that will dramatically takes strokes off your... Read >
Author: Freddy Kaboot03rd November 2008
Golf is a funny game. Many times the golf lessons or golf tips we see are very intricate and call for a lot of time and effort. Well, I've developed an easy one that can be practiced on your own time and ne that will dramatically takes strokes off your... Read >
Author: Freddy Kaboot31st October 2008
If you are at the golfer 101 player level, and have decided to take up the exhilarating task of learning the game with the hopes of enjoying the game for many years to come, you might want to consider taking a few golf lessons.
With someone coaching y... Read >
Author: Terry5630th October 2008
Everyone should learn how to play golf from a properly accredited golf trainer. Unless you get to play golf for free, the money you spend on proper golf lessons will keep you from making stupid mistakes and pay back for itself in a just a few weekends of ... Read >
Author: Calvin27th October 2008
TEE YOUR WAY TO GREAT GOLF RESORT
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In this article, we hope to share with you the many aspects that this important subject has to offer you.
Due to its nature, golf resorts literally have rooms and villas situated in a secured place. The ... Read >
Author: Lynn Deall23rd October 2008
A little known fact outside of the golfing world is that more than $10 Billion a year is gambled on golf right here in the United States alone. The only thing bigger is the Super Bowl and the Final Four combined!
This is what my golf lessons are all a... Read >
Author: Freddy Kaboot10th October 2008
If you are a golf lover and plan to fine tune your skills and increase your performance, one surefire way to do so is to enroll in a quality golf school such as the Executive Golf School. Offering the world’s finest golf instruction, the Executive Go... Read >
Author: Mark02nd October 2008
Golf has become one of the most popular hobbies to really stand the test of time. There are people in all countries and from every different walk of life who enjoy a good game of golf and who are always looking for ways to improve their game. Golf instruc... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON29th September 2008
With winter around the corner and the nights drawing in, it’s hard to overcome the golfing blues, especially when the golf courses are so wet, windy and closed by the time you finish work.
There are many symptoms to the golfing blues, the need to hol... Read >
Author: kristianphllps26th September 2008
With winter around the corner and the nights drawing in, it’s hard to overcome the golfing blues, especially when the golf courses are so wet, windy and closed by the time you finish work.
There are many symptoms to the golfing blues, the need to hol... Read >
Author: kristianphllps25th September 2008
Where to go? Will there be room for us all? How much will it cost? What are we all going to do? Are just some of the questions you may need to ask yourself if you are trying to book a group holiday and it’s not always easy to ensure that the hotel has e... Read >
Author: kristianphllps24th September 2008
There are many famous and modern golf courses available around the world. Mostly people love to go to the countries that are famous for golf, such as the USA or the UK. However, If we look for golf courses in Asian countries like China, Malaysia or Thaila... Read >
Author: Naisara08th September 2008
Majorca offers the usual for a sunshine destinations, stunning beaches, clean sea, poolside bars and cafes, tropical nature and fun in the sun. But Majorca is also more than just that, and holiday makers should try to explore outside of the seaside resort... Read >
Author: Jennifer Quirk08th September 2008
The best type of swing for your individual circumstances is the one that you can repeat time after time, a natural golf swing one that your body aids instead of resisting.
We all have different bodies, different physique and varying physical capacity s... Read >
Author: Trevor15th August 2008
Do you need to take golf swing lessons? The answer is "Yes" if you can find a competent golf pro to teach you. You should know that many experienced amateur golfers continue to schedule 2 or 3 sessions throughout the year with a pro. Even though they alre... Read >
Author: Calvin14th August 2008
Are there really online golf schools which can teach you golf lessons for beginners? Not really, no. The best you can do is find step-by-step video instructions online. Fortunately, golf is very popular. There are actually several web-sites which offer qu... Read >
Author: Calvin29th July 2008
Whether you want to improve your game or are a complete beginner, there is a range of golf lessons to choose from at Thorpeness Golf Club, a first-class Suffolk golf course. The two PGA professionals, Frank Hill and Christopher Oldrey, offer a full range ... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta29th July 2008
Whether you want to improve your game or are a complete beginner, there is a range of golf lessons to choose from at Thorpeness Golf Club, a first-class Suffolk golf course. The two PGA professionals, Frank Hill and Christopher Oldrey, offer a full range ... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta29th July 2008
Before you start searching for golf vacation packages, you need to decide what you actually want to do. Some people just want to take up golf lessons for beginners during their vacation, while others just want to play golf. You also need to think about ho... Read >
Author: Calvin27th July 2008
Golf is a hobby that was once construed as a interest for the affluent among us. It is not surprising to encounter all kinds of assorted individuals becoming interested in this fine sport. Clubs and accessories can get costly, and not everyone interested ... Read >
Author: JeffV24th July 2008
Should golf swing mechanics matter to beginners and casual golfers? After all, you are only playing for fun, right? True enough, but I personally prefer to play to win. At the very least, I want to be able to give my opponent a good fight. And that is why... Read >
Author: Calvin22nd July 2008
Golf lessons for beginners - are they really necessary? One of my ex-bosses would argue that all you need is an Internet connection and you can find out how to play golf online for free. On the other hand, it has to be said that he is quite a talented nat... Read >
Author: Calvin21st July 2008
To improve their golfing performance, many golf enthusiasts turn to free golf lessons online. Many of these free golf lessons online offer some great tips which prove helpful to new golfers. Very often, these are just simple tips. Nevertheless, simpler is... Read >
Author: Calvin26th June 2008
Here are a few things to look for in deciding which golf school will be best for you.
A low student-to-pro ratio. Ideally, your classes should have a ratio of four students to one instructor or less.
The time you’ll need to invest. How many days p... Read >
Author: Janette Vince10th June 2008
The Algarve: Great Golfing Experience and Much More
Algarve is a premier golfing destination in Europe. The brilliant sunny weather and grand golf courses make Algarve a golfing paradise. There are over twenty world class golf courses in Algarve and t... Read >
Author: prasad kolte09th June 2008
The Algarve: Great Golfing Experience and Much More
Algarve is a premier golfing destination in Europe. The brilliant sunny weather and grand golf courses make Algarve a golfing paradise. There are over twenty world class golf courses in Algarve and t... Read >
Author: prasad kolte20th May 2008
Ah, the simple golf swing. Only, it's not so simple. When swinging a golf club, almost every part of the golfer's body takes part. The forward press in the golf swing involves the legs and that's just the beginning. The hands, arms, hips, back, shoulders ... Read >
Author: Peter OBrien16th April 2008
You have decided that your golf game is off, you know some of the problems you are having while you know there must be others and you just don’t know what you should do.
Today there are many books on golf in the bookstores as this is a popular pastime... Read >
Author: David Webster07th April 2008
Forex trading robots are exactly as they sound automatic forex trading systems where all you do is follow the software and execute your trading signal in line with the signals it gives - but how do you find one for big long term profits - lets find out...... Read >
Author: kelly price03rd April 2008
Breakups have a way of making us feel like we're losing our minds. We have anxiety attacks at the drop of a hat, panic attacks at the thought of one more tomorrow without them. We question our lives, our love, and our sanity. And most of all we feel the E... Read >
Author: Tigress Luv, the Breakup Guru28th March 2008
Golfers of all levels are constantly on the lookout for the secret move of golf, the simple tip or trick that will make everything fall into place. People have spent years reading books, watching videos and having golf lessons in an attempt to find the on... Read >
Author: Queensland Golf Services11th March 2008
Unless you are born a natural golf player, you will need golf instruction if you expect to improve your game. Employing a professional golf pro can help you target the weaknesses in your swing and diagnose your hooks. A professional golfer will be able to... Read >
Author: jaswalbhisham06th March 2008
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Two students taking my golf lessons have similar games. Both hit the ball fairly straight. Both are good at avoiding trouble when they can. And both have good short games. Their golf handicaps are also similar—one h... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th March 2008
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There are only three ways of getting a ball close to the hole from a short distance—a chip, a pitch, and a lob. The pitch and the lob are lofted shots. They're great when you have an obstacle, like a bunker or deep ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse03rd March 2008
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Most players who take golf lessons from me don't have an official golf handicap. That comes as no surprise to me since most recreational golfers don't have a golf handicap anyways. Of the more than 26 million golfers ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse29th February 2008
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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 Moorehouse19th February 2008
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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 Moorehouse18th February 2008
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The hardest part of giving golf lessons is diagnosing a student's problem. I give hundreds of golf lessons every year and the most difficult part of working with a new student is diagnosing his or her problem. Once I'... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse02nd February 2008
Each day, and sometimes several times each day, I make goals and I hear others make goals. We tend to think about what we want to do, what we want to achieve and accomplish and often we express our intention to others.
Making plans to achieve things..... Read >
Author: Jeanne30th January 2008
Learning Spanish: Learn To Speak And Write Spanish In Two Weeks Free
Learn To Speak Spanish Quickly
All those who have studied a foreign language understand the process of trial and error each of us goes through as we learn to speak in a new language.... Read >
Author: Lori24th January 2008
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The key to hitting longer, straighter drives is squaring your clubface at impact. Anything less this results in either a weak drive or a slice or pull. To ensure you attain the correct impact position, your swing must... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse24th January 2008
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Chopping one's golf handicap down to single digits is many a golfer's dream. It's why one practices. Knocking strokes of your handicap is a sign of improvement and how well you're playing at the time—a sign that say... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse24th January 2008
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This article is the first of a two-part feature describing exercises I use in my golf instruction sessions. We will discuss Part II next week.
If there's one thing I've learned in the years I've been giving golf le... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse23rd January 2008
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Swinging a club powerfully and efficiently is based on what our bodies can do. As we get older, what we can do changes. Without maintaining strength and flexibility, we lose our ability to swing a club powerfully and ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse23rd January 2008
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Swinging aggressively isn't a bad thing, but it can be if taken too far. Golfers who swing too aggressively often jerk the club back on their backswing, thrust forward violently from the top of the swing, or execute a... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse07th November 2007
There are many golf schools in and around the United States that offer golf lessons for beginners the only caveat in this regard is, you should know when they are offering those lessons. Any golf training is well-suited for golfers during the winter seaso... Read >
Author: Steve Darson06th November 2007
A recent online poll asking golfers how many golf training aids they had used revealed some interesting facts.32% of the respondents said they had never used a golf training aid. And fully 68% of them said to they had only ever used one or two golf traini... Read >
Author: Lee MacRae08th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack MoorehouseIf I asked students who take my golf lessons how critical good rhythm is to a good swing, most would agree that it's important, but not the most important factor. Many weekend golfers would probably agree with this assess... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse08th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack MoorehouseSinking more putts, as I've said in my golf tips, is the key to quickly lowering your golf handicap. You use your putter more than any other club in the bag. Think about it. Two-putting each hole during a round means you ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse08th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Jack MoorehouseIf I asked students who take my golf lessons how critical good rhythm is to a good swing, most would agree that it's important, but not the most important factor. Many weekend golfers would probably agree with this assess... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse04th 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 Henderson24th August 2007
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Golf doesn't have a lot of rules, but you should know them. That's why it's good to review the rules periodically. I don't devote a golf lesson or a longer golf instruction session to the rules, but I mention them dur... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse23rd August 2007
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Some players who come to me for golf lessons want new swings. They're not playing well, so they want revisit their swings. But golf is like life. Sometimes you get better one step at a time instead of making major cha... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse25th July 2007
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Many swing errors are traceable to your setup. The setup places the component parts of your body in a balanced state with the club before setting it in motion. That's why adopting the correct setup is vital. It's one ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse25th July 2007
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Players taking golf lessons sometimes ask me about shafts. They wonder if using different shafts really matters. It's a good question. My answer: it probably matters more for professional golfers, like Phil Mickelson ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse24th July 2007
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Anyone who's taken my golf lessons or read my golf tips knows how important I consider putting. Since about 30 percent of your shots during a match are putts, improving your putting is among the fastest ways of loweri... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse16th June 2007
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No matter how many golf lessons you take, there's no "silver bullet" in golf. There's no one thing that will suddenly change you from a player with a high golf handicap to one with a low golf handicap. Regardless of h... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse15th June 2007
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Golf is a thinking man's game. You've probably heard this said a thousand times. But when they talk about golf being a thinking man's game, they're primarily talking about the short game. Shots beyond 125 yards are ra... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse30th May 2007
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.
... Read >
Author: ron765025th May 2007
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I see it all the time with players who come to me for golf lessons. Players don't progress fast enough and they get discourage. They stop golf lessons and play only sporadically, which doesn't help their game. If you ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse24th May 2007
There are many good golf swing trainers, and chances are you will find one that can help improve the areas of your golf swing that you want to work on. Golf swing trainers can help you with golf ball impact, ball position, swing speed, an even swing plan... Read >
Author: Staffan21st May 2007
Like so many other enthusiasts, golf is your game of choice. You play as often as possible, because it fills so many roles in your life. Golfing is a popular pastime for several reasons.
One explanation for golf's popularity is that it is available... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker14th May 2007
Like so many other enthusiasts, golf is your game of choice. You play as often as possible, because it fills so many roles in your life. Golfing is a popular pastime for several reasons.
One explanation for golf's popularity is that it is available n... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker27th April 2007
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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 Moorehouse26th April 2007
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Few players take golf lessons on how to get out of a bunker. But improving your bunker play is essential to becoming a good golfer. In fact, bunker play is a critical area of your game. If you really want to improve y... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse24th April 2007
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Golf is as much mental as physical. You have to execute both phases to achieve a low golf handicap. Just ask any player who's ever stood over a short clutch putt. She may have made this put a thousand times before. Bu... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse12th April 2007
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Ernest Jones knew he was in trouble. When he was hired in 1905 as the 18-year-old assistant pro at Chislehurst Golf Club, Kent, England, he didn't realize he had to teach golf as part of his responsibilities. He thoug... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse11th April 2007
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During golf lessons I teach that when putting you can use all sorts of ball positions, grips, and stances and still be a good putter. It's a lot like hitting a baseball. If you've ever seen a professional baseball gam... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse03rd April 2007
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Many of us are visual people. We learn by seeing how someone does something and then imitating that person. That's why I sometimes recommend to students talking my golf lessons to watch how the pros do something. Some... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse01st April 2007
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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 Moorehouse27th March 2007
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You don't need golf lessons to tell you there are only two times when your swing is static- at the start and the finish. The rest of the time it's in motion. While your address greatly influences your swing, your fini... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse01st March 2007
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Golf is more than just swinging the club well. If the only criterion for success were a good swing, the golfer with the best swing would win every time. And we know that doesn't happen. Even players with great swings ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse28th February 2007
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Old sayings die hard. That's because they often contain a kernel of truth within them. Take the old golf saying, You drive for show, but you putt for dough-an old saw I often tell students taking golf lessons for the ... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse27th February 2007
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In Part I we talked about the legs' purpose, function, and movement during the swing. In Part II we review how the legs work when swinging and provide two drills to help improve legwork.
Next to your hands and feet... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse20th February 2007
Golfing is a great thing for people of all ages. Women are now golfing more and more, and it is a good sport to teach your kids. If you are thinking about taking a golf vacation in Myrtle Beach, there are tons of golf lessons available for kids. There ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th February 2007
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Golf is a crazy game, isn't it? If you've been playing the game for any length of time, I need a golf tip to convince you of that. You know exactly what I mean. You can play well today and then play poorly tomorrow. A... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse10th February 2007
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A player taking golf lessons from me once complained about how much he disliked playing on a team. It seems he had several bad experiences playing on teams, even though his teammates were all good friends. So he decid... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse10th February 2007
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Most club pros teach "left-sided golf" in their golf lessons. In other words, when it comes to triggering the swing, you start your backswing using the left side of your body. You might start the swing, for example, b... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse29th January 2007
Mental Preparedness
If you tend to have a bad case of the Yips on short putts, or if you find yourself so tensed when you step on to the course that the game of golf is more of a torture than a release of tension, you have to do something about it.
... Read >
Author: Jerry Strain09th January 2007
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Practice makes perfect. Okay, so few of us will ever get to be perfect on the golf course. Even Tiger Woods isn't perfect. But practicing is the difference between having either a high golf handicap or a low golf hand... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse19th December 2006
So we're still on a cruise, on our way to some enchanted land. It's a great weather today, and the air is warm, and so are everyone's smiles. Here's more of what you can expect in a ship cruise.
Onboard Activities
All in all, it’s virtually imposs... Read >
Author: Jonnalyn Ajeda09th November 2006
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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 Moorehouse09th November 2006
If you’ve been thinking about taking up golf, or if you’re a golfer in search of a better game, you may have considered golf lessons. But are golf lessons really beneficial? And how do you find a pro who will offer good advice?
There are some who ... Read >
Author: Matt Robinson08th November 2006
When it comes to perfecting your golf game the style and technique of your swing may be the single most important aspect on which to focus. There are many instructional videos and software available to the general public that aid in perfecting a golf swin... Read >
Author: Matt Robinson06th November 2006
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Like many of golf's great players, Sam Snead relied on swing keys to help him achieve consistency. As his membership in golf's hall of fame attests, these swing keys served him well during his career. What's interesti... Read >
Author: Jack Moorehouse25th October 2006
Over a decade has passed since I crested the hill of age continuum and yet it just dawned on me last year at 53, I should be getting more roll out of my drives than I did before! Seriously I'm no physicists but even I know that golf balls roll further dow... Read >
Author: Todd Harmon26th July 2006
If you wish to learn internet marketing, then you have made an excellent decision. The internet is a virtual gateway to the world and, at present, is like the world as it was before the age of travel. Huge areas remain unchartered and because of this, the... Read >
Author: Jack Silver15th July 2006
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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 Nevogt13th July 2006
History has it that the game of "golf" was born in 15th century Scotland. Then around 1744, the first rules of play were codified and established in Edinburgh by The Company of Gentlemen Golfers. Golf has become one of the most popular sports in the world... Read >
Author: Art Luff28th June 2006
Deciding to take some golf lessons is easy enough. Any medium-size city has at least a dozen qualified instructors. But how do you find the right teacher for the job? Lessons can cost $100 an hour, so it's important that you make a good decision.
Most... Read >
Author: Karl Smith25th June 2006
Taking golf lessons can be an expensive, time-consuming effort. And like any good or service that will cost money and require time, you should be careful before you buy. It's OK to shop around for a golf instructor - in fact, it's recommended in order to ... Read >
Author: Eddy Kong 20th June 2006
History of Golf
Golf first originated in Scotland (gowf in Scots) and has
been played for at least five centuries in the British Isles.
There were no golf schools present at that time but likely
now there are millions even trillions of golf schools,... Read >
Author: Karl Smith08th June 2006
The following paragraphs summarize the work of Golf Resorts experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of Golf Resorts. Heed their advice to avoid any Golf Resorts surprises.
Great things come in great packages, so to speak.
In partic... Read >
Author: J. Brian Keith26th May 2006
Anyone who is considering golf training will be happy to know that there are plenty of ways to learn how to play the game. Every way from the golf course to the internet, the video store and even the classroom will prove to be beneficial for those wantin... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu26th May 2006
Great things come in great packages, so to speak.
In particular, golf resorts provide more than a golf player would ask. Generally, it caters to different kinds of people and not just golf enthusiasts. Golf resorts can really stand out in the vacation ... Read >
Author: Timothy James17th May 2006
Golf slice is one of the most common problems every golfer experiences. Surveys show that more than 86% of the golfers are experiencing golf slice dilemmas. What is even worse is that most of them do not even know how to fix it.
The problem with most g... Read >
Author: Tim Lee25th April 2006
Online golf lessons are one of the fast effective ways to learn golf strategies and techniques. Improving your golf game while discovering your best potential is an excellent reason to use online golf lessons.
Finding the best website for online golf ... Read >
Author: Alex Fir13th March 2006
Golf is a physical and a mental game. There are many ways to impove your game. You can improve your swing, your putting, and your shot.
We will look at a variety of tips for different facets of your game. These are tips for the beginner but a pro could c... Read >
Author: Jerry Smith25th January 2006
The 16 Motors of the Golf Swing: Part 1 - Harry Vardon's Secret
Harry Vardon is one of the greatest golfers of all time. 6 time British Open Champion, Vardon (Overlapping Grip), debut of the vertical swing, etc. etc. etc.
BUT there is something tha... Read >
Author: John Matherly14th January 2006
If you've been thinking about taking up golf, or if you're a golfer in search of a better game, you may have considered golf lessons. But are golf lessons really beneficial? And how do you find a pro who will offer good advice?
There are some who swea... Read >
Author: J. Brian Keith09th December 2005
Golf can start an afternoon hobby and turn into a real passion as you get more involved with it. Learning how to play golf is not difficult and going through all the initial steps is actually fun and rewarding. Here are a few golfing tips that will help y... Read >
Author: Michael Rad16th November 2005
Unless you are born a natural golf player, you will need golf instruction if you expect to improve your game. Employing a professional golf pro can help you target the weaknesses in your swing and diagnose your hooks. A professional golfer will be able to... Read >
Author: Simon Ashton07th September 2005
To hit longer drives is the dream of every golfer on the planet! Even the professionals players want to hit longer drives. Is there a magic bullet? Do you really know what it takes to dramatically improve your driving distance?
I'll bet your first answ... Read >
Author: Mike Pedersen
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