Pearls of wisdom from an amateur golfer
Golf fitness coach. Have you ever considered one…and if so, what exactly were you looking for? There are many ‘general fitness’ trainers trying to get a piece of the golf fitness and training market that seems to be rapidly gaining exposure both on the television and in print thanks to Tiger, Vijay and Annika.
Tags: Many golfers are not aware of the rotator cuff and its function in golf. This group of muscles around the shoulder is crucial to the golf swing. Not surprisingly, the shoulder is one of the areas most often affected by the golf swing. Many golfers fall prey to strain and injury in this area.
Tags: A golf conditioning program should always be accompanied by a solid golf nutrition plan. In essence, what you eat determines how you play. So, which foods produce champions and which foods hinder play? Let me give you a few hints.
Tags: There are many different types of golf swing faults and golf training aids can go a long way in helping any golfer deal with their specific problem area. The golf swing is the essence of the golf game and therefore it would not be a bad idea to get even two golf training aids that are specific to your swing fault.
Tags: Every avid golfer has got to be the sort of person who enjoys the game immensely. It has been proven that we tend to be very good at doings things that we enjoy doing and this should be no exception to the case of the avid golfer of today.
Tags: Why it that golf back pain is such a common complaint in golf and amongst golf players on any course? Does golf back pain have something to do with the game or do most players bring back pains acquired elsewhere into the game?
Tags: About Golfing Zen: This is the third in a continuing series of short essays dealing with the application of Eastern spiritual philosophy to your golf game.
The surface intent is that, as you apply the ideas, your golf and your enjoyment of the game will grow. However there is also an underlying motive: as you are able to see gains on the course, you’ll then be moved to alter your approach to life as well.
Today’s Topic: You Already Know
The fundamental objective of …
Tags: About Golfing Zen: This is the second in a continuing series of short essays dealing with the application of Eastern spiritual philosophy to your golf game.
The surface intent is that, as you apply the ideas, your golf and your enjoyment of the game will grow. However there is also an underlying motive: as you are able to see gains on the course, you’ll then be moved to alter your approach to life as well.
Today’s Topic: The Fundamental Truth
In these articles, I’…
Tags: About Golfing Zen: This is the first in a continuing series of short essays dealing with the application of Eastern spiritual philosophy to your golf game. (The title says “Zen,” but this discussion will apply equally to the other Eastern disciplines: Buddhism, Taoism, etc.)
The superficial intent (or benefit) is that, as you apply these ideas, your golf and your enjoyment of the game will grow. However, the underlying motive is, as you are able to see gains on the course,…
Tags: How many times, when you were struggling out there on the golf course, have you been offered a golf tip?
It seems that there are a whole bunch of golfers who just cannot help themselves from passing on their own personal favorite golf tips when they see a fellow golfer struggling.
For one friend of mine this got so bad that he actually refused to play with a particular golfer who always passed on golf tips whenever they played together.
The problem with the golf t…
Tags: It is said that “What you don’t know can’t hurt you”. In golf, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Tags: When you are looking for peak performance, then you should learn how to do a proper golf ball comparison test. Using the right ball for your game is essential to advancing on the green. Do it right and see the improvement straight away.
Tags: When I first started to play golf, the tip I heard the most was “keep your head still”. If you want to improve your game you actually have to do the opposite.
Tags: Every year, with the first hint of spring, thousands of golfers dig out their golf equipment and head off to do battle with the course, their opponents, their innermost demons and, invariably, their golf equipment. Golf is a game where even the lucky few in the professional ranks search endlessly for extra yardage, the perfect bunker shot, and the inch perfect putt, so for those of us at club level any technological advantage is well worth having. Key to realizing many of the…
Tags: Few things are more important to a golfer than a good golf bag. First off, golf bags come in many styles and a wide variety of colors. You can choose a bag for style, features or pick a color to match your mood.
Tags: Golf is played by hitting a ball using a club on an area called “teeing ground.” Once the ball is hit, it usually travels fairways across and onto a next prepared area. A hole could be found in this area that is called a “putting green.”
The objective of the game of golf is that one should be able to complete a hole by means of hitting a ball from a teeing ground and place it inside the hole of the putting green in as little strokes as possible. What is commonly referred …
Tags: 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 in the rough, but within iron distance of the green. Two amazing shots followed, both landing about 20 yards (18 m) short of but running onto the green. Both players then holed their putts for eagles.
Hitting into the rou…
Tags: You can take a golf adventure to all sorts of locations depending wants and desires. Proper decision making and planning can ensure a great time golfing.
Tags: Playing mini golf is not just for children. It is a game that can also be played by grownups which may be smaller than the ones in the real course. All the person needs to play is a golf club and a ball.
People who have never played the real game will easily get the hang of it by just watching how others swing and putt the ball into the hole.
Here are some tips when playing:
Tags: 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 direction when buying a used golf cart.
Tags: I’m sure you’ve been made familiar with the popular golf aids & tutorials that you’ve seen in the pro shops, online at bookstores like Amazon and on specialty sites all over the web. You might even be suffering from golf overload! While your first inclination might be to give that new product a try,
Tags: 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 strokes from your scores. Mastering these clubs will improve your game as much as 5 strokes per round.
Specifically though, let’s focus on the wedges. Knowing which wedge to hit in different situations is really the best way to …
Tags: There are loads of resources both on-line and off that you can turn to for easy tips on improving golf swing. More than likely, you are looking for simple pointers on improving golf swing that you can start with yourself, because you are not in a position to hire a professional to help you improve your swing.
Tags: There are 3 types of handicaps out there. They include: (1) honest handicaps; (2) sandbagger handicaps and (3) Hollywood handicaps.
Tags: The most fun part of starting any new activity is often getting the gear, and the same is true for golf. But these days, the choices are overwhelming, especially for someone that’s new to the sport. And while there are a plethora of very high quality golf clubs idea for beginning and budget minded golfers, there is althere is also a thriving market for used and barely used golfing equipment. This article discusses how to get the best used gear for your game.
Tags: 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 it in my golf tips.
The controversy stems from interpreting where the ball last crossed the water’s edge. Since the decision affects where you take a drop, it makes sense to have a good understanding of the rule, especially if …
Tags: 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 best golf experience begins with the correct etiquette. There is nothing that ruins a game of golf like being embarrassed by not knowing the rules. There are some simple rules to follow that will ensure you look professional…
Tags: There are so many clubs out there to choose from and deciding which set to get can be a tough decision. Here are some tips on how to narrow down the selection.
Tags: Presenting championship-level golf courses throughout the world to our readers is not a task taken lightly at LuxéMont. We know that our readers are luxury purists and demand only the best in all pursuits and endeavors
The majority of recommended places are golf facilities, meaning that there are several great, challenging championship golf courses on the premises such as the Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa on the eastern coast of Scotland. The luxury resort’s Champion…
Tags: A hole-in-one is one of the rare achievements that professional golfers always long for. When a golfer holes out the ball from the teeing ground with one stroke, he or she earns kudos for having made a hole-in-one. As it’s a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, every golfer remembers when he or she achieved the feat. They also remember if their friends have made it. Golfers are crazy about Holes-in-One. Making the shot is the ultimate trial of their skill and proficiency. Those who achieve the feat become so elated that they throw a party at the clubhouse. It’s the memorable moment of anybody’s golfing career. Although the fellow golfers join the party and celebrate the occasion, they definitely feel jealous about the achievement.
Tags: Stop and think ! If you don’t your golf is going to be one bad shot after another
Is that what you want, or do you want better golf leading to better scores?
Tags: Wonder where the world’s richest, famous, and avid golfers tee off? In a sport where the playing field is not as rigid or as restricted as other forms of sport, the outdoor can make the difference. Where nature is not only the backdrop but the playing field itself, how this sport is played is what
Tags: Children are now discovering what many adults already know: golf is a lot of fun! While your children may love hitting golf balls with one of your old golf clubs, how do you begin to develop their skills? Here are a few tips to help you give your children a good head start in the golfing world.
Tags: Everyone who plays golf always appreciates a new shirt or some quality balls, but if you want to find a gift that is more personal, try selecting the golf gift based on the golfer’s skill level. Here are some tips.
Tags: Your golf handicap is a barometer for your game
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Tags: Welcome to my new site! After many years of manually doing the work I have finally got sick of it and I am trying a wordpress blog. I hope you all like the new format and I will no doubt be able to update it more often than before. I know I have been really [...]
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