Business on the Poop Course
There's probably no better place in the world to
conduct business than on the golf course. Business
executive all over the world know that sharing a
common frustration with their golf game promotes the
perfect environment for business talk. More
partnerships and businesses have been changed on the
golf course than you could ever imagine.
When you are conducting business on the golf
course, you have the luxury of sharing a common goal
to beat each other. Yet at the same time, when you
are playing with business associates on the golf
course, you really need to practice some decorum
when playing golf with a potential business
affiliate.
So how do you balance business with sport on the
golf course? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer
to this question. Just as with any decision in
business, you have to weigh the outcome with what is
happening. If you are trying to land a big account,
you probably won't want to make fun of your
potential client's missed chip shot.
However, you won't want to gain a Republican National Committeereputation as a
suck-up either. If your potential client makes a 7
on a par 3 hole, you really don't want to whoop and
holler because it will be obvious you are just
trying to stroke his (or her) ego. Conducting
business on the golf course is a delicate
proposition, so start with a plan in mind.
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DO NOT and we stress this a lot DO NOT begin
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golf match with a declaration of what you hope to
accomplish by the end of the round. If you want to
insure that you will be landing that big account,
don't put on your golf glove on tee #1 and declare
your intention. The idea behind conducting business
on the golf course is to make friends first and then
do your business.
As you are playing, keep in mind that you will
want to bring your A game as much as is humanly
possible. Sure, you might be playing against a
person who is head and shoulders above you, but if
you are the better player, DON'T let them win just
because you want to gain their business. Play golf
like you mean it and gain that prospect's respect.
There is much business that is done on the golf
course every day of every week. You won't find a
better place to make a business deal than on the
links. However, you will want to use some form of
decorum to insure that your business goals will come
to reality. Taking business on the golf course could
be the best business decision you ever make!
Callaway
The Callaway Golf Company is one of the world's
best known brands of premium golf equipment.
Callaway manufactures various golf club including
woods, irons, wedges, and putters. They also produce
golf balls and licenses its name for apparel,
footwear, and accessories. Callaway Golf also owns
and manufactures products under the Odyssey putter
brand as well as Top-Flite and Ben Hogan brands.
The company first made its name building clubs that
were friendly and forgiving for amateur golfers, but
became famous for its success among notable
professionals and endorsers that include Phil
Mickelson, Rocco Mediate, Arnold Palmer, Gary
Player, and Johnny Miller.
Callaway Golf is
perhaps best known for its Big Bertha drivers, the
industry's first wide body, stainless steel wood and
the club that launched the company to iconic status
among pro and amateur golfers. The Big Bertha would
put Callaway golf into the forefront of golfer's
minds as they realized that Bertha would help them
with long drives beyond their own expectations.
The company was founded in 1982 by former Burlington
Industries textile president Ely Callaway. A dynamic
leader and famously successful businessman, Mr.
Callaway sold his Temecula, CA-based winery for a
nice profit and was enjoying a brief retirement
before adding club maker to his resume.
Never
one to sit idle, he was playing plenty of golf and
was on the lookout for new business opportunities
when he spotted a wooden pitching wedge in a Palm
Springs-area golf shop. The club was reminiscent of
the hickory-shafted clubs he had used as a child,
but this shaft was hollowed and filled with a steel
core for consistency and strength. He bought half of
Hickory Stick USA and
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Hickory Stick USA.
Mr. Callaway was well known
for thinking big, and he did this a lot when forming
and growing his company. Today, the company
continues to develop and manufacture technologically
advanced golf equipment, including its line of two-
and three-piece golf balls, as well as its Fusion
FT-3 Driver, which combines titanium and carbon
composite materials and allows golfers to choose
internal weighting options that can counteract a
slice or hook or enhance a draw or fade.
Callaway is preparing to release their latest driver
the, F-Ti - a new technology in drivers with a
square head. Phil Mickelson used two versions of the
driver a draw and a fade in his 2006 Masters
victory. Swedish sensation Annika Sorenstam, who has
used and
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entire pro career, became the only woman to shoot 59
in competition in 2001 and in 2006 used the FT-3
Driver to earn her 10th major championship victory.
Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore was a very famous entertainer,
actress and songstress. In the course of her career,
she won 10 Emmy awards and was often revered as a
great actress. In the world of golf, Dinah Shore is
known in a much different way. Long an avid golfer,
Shore wanted to pass on her love of golf and
especially female golf to the world.
Shore
founded one of the most prestigious golf tournaments
on the LPGA tour, the Colgate/Dinah Shore Winner's
Circle Golf Championship which is now the Kraft
Nabisco Championship in Rancho Mirage, California.
This is one of the four major tournaments on the
LPGA Tour. Even though the tournament no longer
bears her name, people still refer to it as the
Dinah Shore.
Ironically, the Dinah Shore golf
tournament, kind of like its founder, is not without
controversy. In her lifetime, it was speculated that
Shore was a lesbian a fact that her fans have
adamantly denied given her scandalous relationship
with Burt Reynolds who was twenty years her junior.
There was also an allegation that she was part
African/American which lost her some popularity
among her more closed-minded fans.
The golf tournament she founded has been touted
as the largest gathering of lesbians in any one
place at any one time. Now some people really don't
care about this. They just want to see the greatest
women's golfers take to the links and compete for
the prize. But others are just not comfortable being
around so many people ike that I'd like to note that
this author falls into the first category who cares!
The Dinah Shore tournament has seen its share of
great wins just like on the men's tournament. In
1988, pro golfer and winner Amy Alcott started a
tradition that is still practiced today. At the
conclusion of her round when she was declared the
winner of the competition for the second time, she
jumped in the lake off of the 18th green. Today, it
is a winner's tradition to participate in the wim at
the Shore.
When the Kraft/Nabisco Company took over the
tournament in 1982, the possibility of some huge
prize money became a reality. This giant
conglomerate certainly had the resources and wanted
to make this event THE event to win on the LPGA.
They consistently increased the purse over the years
and today, the winner takes home a whopping $2
million dollars!
Dinah Shore died in 1994, but her name lives on
the golf world. She has been inducted into the LPGA
hall of fame and is well-respected among golfers of
the world.
Golf Apparel
When it comes to golf apparel, you really have
many choices available. What to wear isn't always
first on the golfer's mind, but choosing the right
golf apparel can make a difference in playing well
and playing not so well. It's
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Many golf clubs have rules as to what golf
apparel is acceptable
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means no tank tops or short shorts, all players must
wear shirts with collars, and no jeans are allowed.
Other courses are less restrictive in their clothing
and you can choose what you want to wear as long as
it is tasteful.
Generally male golfers will wear khaki pants and
a collared polo shirt. In warm weather, fitted
shorts are generally permitted as part of the golf
apparel. Most men will also opt for a hat to keep
the sun out of their eyes.
Golf apparel for women, however, can run the
gamut. Golf skirts are very popular for female
golfers because they are less restrictive, but
others opt for shorts or loose pants. Polo shirts
are also worn by women some sleeveless polos are
also allowed on upscale courses. Women tend to opt
for visors to keep the sun away although hats are
another option.
When choosing your golf apparel, you should take
care that the clothing is not too restrictive. You
will want plenty of room to move around because your
golf swing depends on your body moving in a fluid,
smooth motion. There's nothing worse than clothing
that is too tight specially on the golf course.
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When choosing pants or shorts, it's convenient to
have pockets. Many golfers like to have pockets so
they can carry golf tees, divot fixers, ball
markers, and even extra balls, although we don't
recommend the latter as it can throw off your swing
quite a bit.
You will want to choose clothes that are made of
lightweight, breathable fabrics especially if you
golf primarily in cold weather. Many manufacturers
of golf apparel know this and keep it mind during
production, so it shouldn't be difficult to find
clothing like this.
You can find adequate golf apparel in many
places. Golf course pro shops will carry specific
lines of golf clothing that will conform to their
dress code, but they will be a bit more expensive
than buying them in a store. Find a golf store and
you will find a great selection of golf apparel to
choose from. Finally, you can get some great deal on
golf apparel on the Internet in many, many places,
often at discount prices.
Golf Ball
Casual golfers don't give a lot of thought to
choosing the right golf ball. They think of the golf
ball as simply a tool that really isn't important.
After all, you're just whacking it around the
course, right? Wrong! Having the right golf ball can
gain you distance in your drives, make it easier to
pull off finesse shots, and so much more!
Basically, there are three types of balls:
balata, two-piece, or a combination of both. Golf
balls are constructed with three types of purposes
in mind as well: distance, spin, and control.
Choosing an appropriate golf ball really depends on
what you are looking for in your golf game.
Are you a low handicap player looking for great
spin and control? If so, choose a balata golf ball.
This is just a softer ball that has a softer cover
and allows for more spin. This is the ball that most
professionals choose. They are also
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than other balls.
Perhaps you have a higher handicap and are
looking for more distance and durability. This is
where a good two-piece ball will be best. This golf
ball has a harder cover which creates less backspin
allowing you to hit it further.
Some golf balls are designed for slower swing
speeds with a lightweight construction that catches
air. They are generally marketed for women or
seniors, but plenty of men will play these balls
because it gets them extra distance.
Believe it or not the weather you are playing in
can make a difference in which golf ball you use.
Course conditions can also dictate golf ball choice.
Let's say the course has been deluged with rain. In
this case, you will need a ball that will travel
father and produces less spin. If you are playing on
a rock hard, sun-scorched track, choose something
softer that will land soft and spin.
Look at the temperature as well. Balls for men
come in two compressions 90 and 100. When you hit
the ball, the ball compresses. Therefore the 90
compression ball will be softer than the 100. If
it's cold, the ball will not compress as much so you
will want to play a 90 compression golf ball. If
it's hot out, you will want to opt for the 100
compression.
In general, two piece balls are going to give you
more distance and they will be more durable so they
will last longer. Solid core golf balls will offer
less trajectory and can spin for better accuracy.
Even the dimples on the ball can have an effect on
your game. Smaller dimples lessen trajectory while
larger dimples increase it.
Choosing the right golf ball really is important
to playing a good game. There are many, many choices
on the market. Explore which golf ball you may want
to use and then try it out. Experiment and in time,
you'll find exactly the right golf ball for you.
Golf Carts
While many people think that golf isn't really
golf unless you walk the course, the reality is that
some people just can't do that. That's where golf
carts come in handy. This author personally won't
play golf very often without the benefit of a golf
cart, but that's just my preference I tend to be a
little lazy. But with the new golf carts that are
out today, they really can make
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enjoyable.
Besides not having to haul your golf bag around
with you, the golf cart can also help you avoid
fatigue and carry along a cooler of snacks, soda, or
beer along with you if that's what you like to do
when you golf. You can also get a
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day when you use a golf cart to navigate the course.
There are basically three big golf cart
manufacturers that dominate the golf cart market:
* Yamaha
* EZ Go
* Club Car
Some golf carts are powered with small gas
engines while others are electrically powered. The
electric golf carts were the first mass-produced
electric vehicles for private consumer use. Modern
golf carts may have car-like styling despite being
no bigger than a traditional golf cart. Accessories
such as audio entertainment systems, custom wheels,
and custom body panels in an assortment of colors
are now being offered as choices for the personal
golf cart.
Golf carts aren't just used on the golf course.
Some small communities or neighborhoods will use a
golf cart where their lack of pollutants, lack of
noise, and safety for pedestrians and other cars are
beneficial. While purpose-built for general
transportation, these are called Neighborhood
Electric Vehicles and they have various operating
limitations such as top speed and heavy regulation
on street use. They do resemble traditional golf
carts in style, but some are enclosed to accommodate
for use in all types of weather.
There is a huge market for aftermarket parts on
golf carts. Each
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their own line of aftermarket parts to enhance
off-road capabilities. Because golf carts can have a
long life, people often buy used golf carts making
these aftermarket parts very valuable to people who
need to fix broken parts of their golf cart.
Golf carts are considered by many golfers to be
an essential part of the golf game. Others just
think the golf cart make a golf course more
dangerous. Either way, the truth is golf carts can
really help make the game more enjoyable by
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Golf Channel
With the ever-rising popularity of the game of
golf, mainstream television decided they needed to
cash in on the golf craze and founded The Golf
Channel. The history of this cable phenomenon is
really a storied one.
In 1990, cable and cellular entrepreneur Joseph
Gibbs of Birmingham, Alabama, offered to host a
professional golfer for the 1990 PGA Championship.
Mr. Gibbs was ecstatic to learn he would be hosting
Arnold and Winnie Palmer during the week of the
tournament. A friendship was instantly born and as
the friendship blossomed so did the discussion of a
24-hour cable network devoted entirely to golf.
After conducting a Gallup survey to determine
public interest, Joe Gibbs was pleased to realize
that there was a strong interest for a golf channel
among the general public. The successful
entrepreneur and the golf legend were convince that
The Golf Channel would flourish with offerings for
the golf-loving viewer.
By 1995, the new corporation had raised over $80
million to finance and launch The Golf Channel. It
debuted with less than 1,000 cable subscribers. The
Golf Channel's first live televised tournament was
the Dubai Desert Classic which debuted on January
19, 1995.
Since then, The Golf Channel has grown by leaps
and bounds in popularity. Many cable and satellite
dish systems now carry The Golf Channel as part of
their regular lineup of channels. It is now
broadcast in Japan and Canada and in 1999, reached a
break even status on their financial statements.
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Today, The Golf Channel is considered the place
to go for golf news and programming. They have a
daily golf news show called Golf Central along with
College Central which is dedicated to college golf.
They air highlight shows of past tournaments and
have many programs with professionals handing out
golf tips to the eager viewer.
Not to be left behind with the reality TV
phenomenon, The Golf Channel has joined in with
their reality-based program called The Big Break
This program was designed to help aspiring
professionals gain exemptions into PGA Tour and LPGA
events. It has proven to be wildly successful.
In 2005, The Golf Channel helped set up a special
match play event called Big Stakes Golf, in which
teams of two paid a $100,000 entry fee to play in a
special tournament where the winning team split a
$3,000,000 first-place prize, the
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history. In the end, mini-tour professionals Garth Mulroy and David Ping won the grand prize.
Two guys had a dream one with business savvy, and
one with golf savvy nd when The Golf Channel was
born, that dream became a reality. Many households
depend on The Golf Channel for their daily golf news
and this author's household is no different. We love
The Golf Channel and you will too!
Golf Clubs
Your golf clubs can really make a difference in
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in golf club technologies make lighter, bigger, and
better golf clubs available to the experienced as
well as inexperienced golfer. How do you know what
to look for in golf clubs?
For the novice golfer,
the basic set of golf clubs consists of drivers,
wedges, putters and irons. Using the proper type of
golf club will help the beginner learn quickly and
achieve results. Each different type of club is
designed to help with swing speed and to correct
faults to improve your game and your score.
You
must take into consideration the style, size, and
type of material used to make the golf club shaft.
One of the less expensive materials is steel. Golf
clubs with a steel shaft weigh more but can be
longer-lasting than other types. The steel shaft may
also give you more control over those fast swings.
If you choose a graphite shaft, it will be lighter
than steel but will be more costly. This type of
club is used for long distance shots or for slower
swingers. Most golf clubs are available with both
steel and graphite shafts.
Keep in mind that
graphite shafts will not only be lighter and easier
to handle, they will also be more forgiving if you
have a bad shot. They absorb vibration and allow for
a much better feeling shot. Plus, you will pick up
some distance because the speed of the swing will be
greater due to the lighter materials.
The
flexibility of a shaft is referred to as flex, or
bend. The less the bend in a shaft, the more control
the powerful swinger will have. On the other hand,
beginners and those with less powerful swings
generally use a shaft with greater flexibility. The
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average swing speed is from 65 miles per hour for
the beginner up to over 100 miles per hour for
powerful swingers.
When it comes to selecting a
golf club driver, especially as a beginner, you will
probably want one with a head made out of titanium.
Titanium is stronger, denser, and lighter than steel
so the club head can be made larger with the same
amount of materials. The advantage to having a large
head driver is there is a larger sweet spot giving
you more area to hit the ball with. With this type
of golf club head, the club will be much more
forgiving if you miss hit the ball or have a bad
shot.
The goal when buying golf clubs should be
to own the best golf clubs you can afford, whether
they are name brands, used, or a reproduction of one
of the name brands.
Golf Course
The game of golf is played on a golf course
obviously. But have you ever thought what goes into
making a good golf course? I mean, what makes a good
golf course, and what makes a not-so-good golf
course? While we don't have the space to go through
specific design layouts, we can touch on some of the
aspects of a golf course that makes it fun to play
yet challenging too.
Like the miniature golf course, a regular golf
course should be fun. You really can't add the fun
windmills or other hazards on a regular golf course,
but you can use the natural elements of the land to
help build challenges into the layout.
Obviously, the first thing you're going to need
is land. I mean, you're going to need A LOT of land!
The golf course must have some long yardage holes as
well as some shorter yardage holes. However, most
golfers will agree that having mostly longer holes
is a great challenge. But they also need those short
par 3s for a little ego boost!
Having several sand bunkers is a great way to
present challenge on the golf course. Most bunkers
are located around the hole, but they can also be
placed in the fairway for added headaches! Having to
hit out of the sand provides for all sorts of stroke
modifications, and golfers love to have the
challenge at hand!
Water hazards are another great way to give
golfers a challenge on the golf course. Natural
lakes and rivers can be found all over the place,
but you can also create man-made water hazards by
digging out a large area and filling it with water
obviously! Water hazards make a player have to use
finesse to avoid them and make a golf course fun to
navigate.
The golf course that we play most often used to
be a cow pasture. The rolling hills that used to
have Holstein's instead of golf carts make this
particular golf course a lot of fun to try and get
up and down on. Rolling hills cause a golf ball to
take a guess here roll! You may have a great drive,
but if your ball lands on the side of a hill, it
will either stick there making your shot hard or it
will roll off the side. Either way, this is another
way to make a golf course challenging.
Natural trees and woods are also part of the golf
course environment. There's nothing worse to hear on
a golf course than the sound of your ball hitting a
tree. Then you have the fun task of trying to find
out where the ball landed. Did it go further in or
did the tree propel it out into the fairway? Either
way, you have another great way to challenge
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Designing a golf course can be great fun
for both the designer as well as the player. Take in
the natural elements of your favorite golf course
and then navigate through those hazards with a
positive attitude. Then
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Golf Courses
There are literally hundreds and hundreds of golf
courses all around the world. With the popularity of
the game rising, you can find golf courses in even
the smallest of towns or, at the very least within a
short driving distance. Have you ever wondered what
golf courses are ranked as the top golf courses in
the world? Here's a short list in no particular
order:
* Augusta National; Augusta, Georgia Home to the
Masters Tournament, Augusta is one of the most
beautiful and popular golf courses to play. It was
planned and designed by golf legend Bobby Jones and
architect Alister Mackenzie. It is a very exclusive
golf club and open only to members and their guests.
* Pebble Beach; Pebble Beach, California his has
been a perennial favorite golf course among pros and
amateurs alike. It hosts an annual celebrity pro-am
tournament that brings all sorts of celebrities to
play with pro golfers. It is a public course, but be
warned, it isn't cheap to play here!
* Shinnecock Hills; Southampton, New York This is
an old golf club with old traditions and is probably
one of the oldest US golf course design dating back
to 1891. It is a members only club as well.
* Pinehurst Resort; Pinehurst, North Carolina
This is an old golf course as well with rich
tradition as being one of the favorites of golfers
everywhere. Pinehurst has played host to two US
opens and is a public course.
* Prairie Dunes; Hutchison, Kansas Set in the
Midwest, this golf course has proven to be quite a
challenging 18 holes with numerous sand traps and
wind playing a factor in the game. It is, however, a
rather exclusive club, so you'll have to work extra
hard to get on the link at Prairie Dunes.
* St. Andrews; St. Andrews, Scotland This is
where golf started and the tradition in rich on this
beautiful golf course in this amazing country. There
are six golf courses associated with the St. Andrews
Links Organization including The Old One where golf
was born.
* Royal County Down; Newcastle, N. Ireland This
is one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland and is a
great golf course for anyone who is looking for a
challenging round in a breathtakingly beautiful
place. Be prepared to walk, though, they don't allow
buggies on this course.
* Muirfield; Gullane, Scotland This golf
course is one of the oldest in the world and
provides challenge for golfers of all experience
levels. It has played host to several different
tournaments and championships over the years and
remains one of the most sought out trips for
golfers.
You certainly have your choice of golf courses
all around the world depending on how far you want
to travel. But don't forget to look right in your
own backyard. Some of the small local golf courses
can present just as much challenge.
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Many golf courses have driving ranges. These
driving ranges are instrumental in helping you
improve your game, and you should use them as much
as you possibly can. Even though it's called a
driving range, you can practice all of your golf
shots on the range. By taking advantage of this
valuable tool offered by your golf course, you are
sure to improve your game.
In the game of golf, it's essential to know how
far you are able to hit your clubs on a consistent
basis. By taking advantage of the golf driving
range, you will get a great idea of how far your
driver can go as well as your 9 iron. Once
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how far you can hit your clubs, you will be able to
practice some great course management skills when
you are out on the course.
Start out with a bucket of balls and your driver.
Try out various stances and see which ones help you
drive the ball farther. Hit a lot of balls and pay
close attention to what works and what doesn't. When
you find a shot you are pleased with, hit several
more balls using that same technique to see if it
was just a fluke or if you can replicate it over and
over again.
Then you should move to your fairway woods or
your irons. Practice the same technique with these
clubs. You may have to buy another bucket or bag on
some courses of balls, but believe me, it will be
well worth the money when you are able to
effectively know what clubs will give you the
yardage you need and want.
Many golf courses have lighted driving ranges, so
even if you can't play the course, you can still
work on your swing in the evening hours. Many people
find that having a lighted driving range can help
them work on their swing at inconvenient hours when
daylight has left but they still feel the desire to
swing a club.
One point you need to keep in mind when on the
golf driving range is that you are playing in
perfect conditions. There are no hills, there are no
hazards, and you are concentrating to the best of
your ability. Just because you can hit a 300 yard
drive on the range doesn't necessarily mean you can
do the same on the course.
However, you can certainly learn a lot about your
golf game when you are on the driving range. Don't
pass up the chance to practice as much as you can.
Practicing is best done on the golf driving range,
so buy a bucket of balls and whack away. You never
know what you'll find out!
Golf Equipment
When it comes to golf equipment, you have a lot
of
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golf equipment that you can use, but it can be
confusing as to what you really need to play a good
game of golf. Let's take a look at some of the
equipment that most golfers consider essential.
Of course, your most important pieces of golf
equipment are your clubs. You will want to take care
to choose clubs that are suited to your style of
golf. They should be easy to handle and designed
toward
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should lean towards the lighter graphite shafts and
titanium heads so that you have maximum forgiveness
in the event of a bad shot.
You will want to have a full set of clubs. That
means you'll need a driver, a 3 wood, a 5 wood, a
full set of irons (from 3 to 9), a sand wedge, and a
putter. That's the minimum. You can also add other
clubs to your arsenal as you become more proficient
at the game. You can include a 1 iron for fairway
shots as well as a lob wedge for getting out of the
deep rough.
The golf ball really can be a very important
piece of golf equipment. Depending on what you are
looking for, you can find balls that will improve
your distance, your spin, or your performance. Look
for balls that are a bit softer like a balata. Also
find a ball with lower compression specially if you
are a beginner.
If you've never given thought to your golf tees
as part of your golf equipment, now's the time to
start. There are actually many types of tees that
you can choose from each with their own advantages.
There are long tees when you need to have the ball
teed up high, short tees for those tee box iron
shots, and even three-pronged tees for stability. In
fact, the three-pronged tee was the first type of
golf tee that was used in the early years of golf.
If you like the idea of carrying your clubs
around in one bundle, I guess you can just go ahead.
However, a golf bag sure makes carrying your clubs
around much easier. Plus, with a good golf bag, you
can also carry your tees, your balls, some hand
sanitizer, snacks, your cell phone, and anything
else you think is necessary.
Because the golf swing requires a certain amount
of stability, you will also want to add some golf
shoes to your golf equipment list. Golf shoes have
cleats on the bottom that allow you to maintain your
footing while swinging. This can be so very
important as you are moving your body to hit the
ball. Golf shoes help you stay balanced and keep
your feet grounded if you will.
There are definitely all sorts of golf equipment
that you can buy and use when playing the wonderful
game of golf. Just don't go overboard and
concentrate on the basics to begin with. Then when
you get better, you can add all of
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will help you lower your score!
Golf for Entertainment
We live in a stressful world, so it's only
natural that we look for new venues of entertainment
to ease our minds. You can get a lot of
entertainment when you play the game of golf.
Especially if you're willing to have a little fun
with it!
Some people get plenty of entertainment when they
simply play the game of golf. But it can be made so
much more fun when you put twists on regular games.
You can modify the way you play and get a lot more
enjoyment from the game.
For example, why not play a game of monkey golf.
For this game, you put slips of paper in a hat that
bears the name of each club in a normal bag. Players
pick out a slip of paper and they have to use only
that club for the entire round. The entertainment
possibilities here are endless as you can imagine a
person driving off the tee with a putter or chipping
with a driver!
You can find great entertainment in the golf game
when you play a little night golf. Golf courses
aren't lighted, but you can get glow in the dark
balls and have grease pots on the greens so you can
see where you're going well, sort of. It's great fun
to drive your ball and then have to navigate in the
dark to see where it went! Let's hope you didn't
slice into the woods!
A friendly game of Wolf is hilarious
entertainment. With this game, you have the option
of picking players to be on your team based on how
they hit the ball. Teams can change often. But the
most fun of this game is when a player is putting to
win the hole. The other players are allowed to do
anything they want as long as they don't touch the
ball. That leaves the field wide open. You can cover
the player's eyes, place obstacles in front of the
hole the possibilities are endless and great fun!
Some friendly side bets can also increase the
entertainment value of the golf game. Try making
these bets with dares instead of money. Wouldn't it
be funny to make your opponent play with his or
clothes turned inside out if they don't make that
putt? Use your imagination and be creative however,
keep it G-rated. The golf course is, after all, a
public place!
Finding entertainment on the golf course is
actually quite easy when
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proverbial box. Just remember that the whole point
of a friendly game is to have fun. So go out and do
it!
Golf Galaxy
Golf Galaxy, which opened its first store in
1997, quickly and easily differentiated itself from
other golf retailers by becoming the world's first
and only interactive golf store. By offering
superstore selection and pricing with pro shop
knowledge and service, Golf Galaxy became the
Everything for the Game golf retailer.
Today, Golf Galaxy prides itself on its
world-class selection of brand name golf equipment,
golf apparel, golf accessories, and golf gifts for
golfers of all ages and abilities. Premier
merchandise brands include Callaway Golf, TaylorMade,
Cobra, Cleveland, PING, Titleist, Ashworth, Greg
Norman, Nike Golf, Adidas, and FootJoy. The retailer
also sells pre-owned clubs and offers club trade-ins
good toward any in-store purchase.
But it's more than merchandise that sets Golf
Galaxy apart from other golf retailers. Golf Galaxy
also offers a comprehensive array of golf services
and interactive golf features. Some of these
features include:
* on-staff PGA and LPGA professionals who offer
lessons and computer video swing analysis and answer
questions about equipment and club fitting;
*
on-site certified club technicians who use hi-tech
ball launch monitor technology to ensure a proper
club fit and who re-grip, re-shaft or simply adjust
existing club loft, lie and swing-weight to give
customers custom-fitted brand name clubs;
* an
electronic, state-of-the-art golf course simulator
that allows players to test their skills on the
world's most famous courses;
* an indoor driving
bay that enables customers to test merchandise so as
to make the best purchase possible;
* an
on-site, full-sized bent-grass putting green
featuring elaborate contours to create the pace and
feel of a real golf course.
With 65 stores in 24 states, each averaging
17,000-square feet in size, Golf Galaxy is serving
an ever growing golf market and is continuing to
grow itself to meet the increasing demand. Recent
statistics from the National Golf Foundation
indicate there are currently an estimated 26.2
million golfers in the United States who spend
approximately $24.3 billion on golf equipment and
fees annually.
Golf Galaxy is an innovative, state-of-the-art
interactive golf retailer. Designed to contain
everything for the game, the stores boast
comprehensive collections of golf equipment,
apparel, accessories, and novelties for all ages and
skill levels, as well as a host of interactive
features.
Golf Galaxy also has an amazing website at
www.golfgalaxy.com that offers visitors all sorts of
information about the game of golf, golf equipment,
and even online seminars. You can even order
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Golf Grip
A good golf grip is essential to playing a good
game of golf. If you are gripping the club
incorrectly or too hard, you will end up with shots
that go places you don't want them to go. There is
no one exact science to the golf grip, but there are
three basic golf grips that golfers use today:
* The overlapping grip is the most common golf
grip used. It is used mostly by male golfers and
those with strong wrists and forearms. The little
finger of the right hand lies on top of or overlaps
the index finger on the left hand.
* The baseball grip is most commonly used by
younger golfers, females, seniors, and those with
weaker wrists and arms. The index finger of the left
hand and the little finger of the right hand meet
but do not overlap or interlock.
* An interlocking grip will be used by golfers
with shorter hands and fingers, those with thicker
or chunkier palms, and golfers who have difficulty
with the overlapping grip. The index finger of the
left hand and the little finger of the right hand
overlap each other and interlock.
Here is the
basic way to grip a golf club no matter which grip
you use. Start by holding the club directly in front
of you with your right hand with the club head
pointing away from you at about a 45 degree angle.
Next grip the club with your left hand. The club
will be mainly in the
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base of the fingers. However, the club will lie
across the first section of the index finger. The
thumb will be positioned straight on top of the golf
club shaft. Relative to the golf club, the thumb
will be in the twelve o'clock position.
Now, with your right hand, grip the golf club
just above your left hand with the fingers, not the
palm, of your right hand. The thumb will be
positioned slightly off to the left. Relative to the
golf club, the thumb will be in an eleven o'clock
position.
If you have gripped the golf club correctly, only
the first two knuckles of your left hand will be
visible. Also, your left thumb should be completely
hidden under your right hand. The index finger
position of your right hand will look and feel like
a gun trigger finger.
If your golf grip pressure
is right, the club could almost be pulled out of
your hands, but not quite. A correct golf grip will
make you feel as if you are holding the club mostly
in the palm and last three fingers of your left
hand. Regardless, both hands should hold the club
with equal pressure. A correct golf grip doesn't
guarantee a successful golf swing; however, a
defective golf grip will almost always result in a
failed golf swing.
Golf Instruction
There are many ways you can go about receiving
instruction for your golf game. Many of use even
those who have been golfing for a long time can
benefit from some type of golf instruction. The good
news is that there are all sorts of options you can
pursue to get effective teaching on the golf game.
There are many different ways you can go about
receiving golf instruction. Most golf clubs have
club pros on staff who are more than happy to offer
lessons for a fee. The advantage to instruction like
this is that you
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specific fixes to your swing tailored to how your
body moves.
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Golf seminars and schools are often found in many
places around the country. Professional instructors
often travel around the country holding week long
golf schools on local courses. This type of golf
instruction is also advantageous because you are
utilizing the skills and knowledge of a golf
professional.
A students success comes from
having an instructor that that he or she can relate
to, understand, and can ultimately see improvement
in their own game. In some cases students enjoy
instructors who are rigorous and demanding while
others enjoy an instructor who is patient and pushes
the student at a slower rate.
Find an instructor
that you are comfortable with and who has the
credentials and experience to effectively provide
the golf instruction you need. Ask questions before
you sign up. Where did the instructor get his or her
training? What kind of scores does he or she make on
a consistent basis? You will want someone who knows
what he or she is talking about so you don't get bad
advice and training.
Believe it or not, you can
find some great golf instruction online at various
websites in articles published by professionals in
the game. These articles address specific parts of
the golf game, so if you are looking for a way to
improve your stance or get more distance from your
drive, you can certainly find it online!
If you
want to get better at the game of golf, you can't go
wrong when you seek out golf instruction. There are
a lot of people who have learned about the game both
in seminars as well as through playing. Above all,
the most important part of golf instruction is to
get out on the course and test out what you've been
told. Learning through doing might be the
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Golf Memberships
Most golf club offer memberships to players
making them part of the club. Having a membership in
a golf club can be very advantageous both monetarily
as well as socially!
A golf membership will give you access to certain
things non-members won't have. Your greens fees may
be reduced or, more often, included in the
membership. That means you can play as much as you
want and not have to pay greens fees. Most golf
memberships don't include the use of a cart, so
you'll probably pay extra for that.
Having access to programs with your golf
membership is another great perk. That might mean
reduced fees for league play, free entry into
tournaments, and access to the club's facilities for
other events like meetings, dinners, and more.
There are a lot of golf courses that won't let
you play unless you have membership with them. These
are called private clubs and allow members and their
guests only to play. That means without a golf
membership to that club, you have to know someone
who is a member in order to get on the course.
Even small, public courses offer golf
memberships. This is a great way for them to
generate more play as well as make some guaranteed
money. They will offer up some of the other
advantages that private clubs do in the form of free
or reduced greens fees, etc.
Sometimes, golf memberships can be quite steep.
For example, one of this author's local golf clubs
sets membership fees at $700 per year for a single
membership. The course is run by a Senior PGA pro
and it is a beautiful place to play. When you
consider the amount of golfing we do, we have paid
for our membership in just a few weeks just by
saving on greens fees since we don't pay to play as
a member of the club.
When we speak of a golf membership, we can also
refer to membership in a golfing organization. You
have to be a pro to join the PGA, but amateurs can
join amateur organizations. Most areas have regional
golf organizations where you can buy a membership to
become part of them. These associations often hold
sanctioned tournaments and can really help get your
name known at least locally as a good golfer.
If you're an avid golfer, you really should
consider buying a membership in your local golf
club. It can be a very good move and can save you
tons and tons of money while allowing you to enjoy
the game you love!
Golf School
So you've decided to take up golf and think that
you may want to attend a golf school to learn about
the game and the mechanics of the game. There are
many, many golf schools to choose from that you may
find yourself overwhelmed and unsure which way to
turn. How do you find the best golf school for your
needs?
First, consider the cost. Obviously, you won't
want to break the bank on a golf school that you
can't afford. See what they charge and compare that
cost to what they offer as well as what's included
in the price. The
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package, the more valuable the golf school will be
for you.
You may want to find a golf school that caters to
your specific situation. They do have
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schools that teach only women, only seniors, or only
youth. These types of golf schools are located all
over the country and can be great if you want
someone to specifically address the problems or
limitations that your situation might include.
What type of credentials does a particular golf
school have? Are they sanctioned by one of the major
golf associations? How are their instructors taught?
A good golf school doesn't have to be run by a
famous golfer, but it should have instructors who
have taken accredited courses on the effective
teaching strategies that they need to know.
Class size, practice time, and techniques taught
should also be considerations when you choose a golf
school. If you will be put into a class of a hundred
students, you won't get as much one on one time with
the instructor as if you were put in a class of 5.
Golf schools are often affiliated with country
clubs and run through them. Some are resort based
where students stay at the resort in a vacation
setting and receive daily lessons. Some instructors
will travel the country making stops at various
country clubs where they will conduct week long
schools for instruction.
There are many places you can go to when you are
looking for a golf school. Many golf publications
will feature golf schools prominently in their
advertisements and they generally list the
itineraries of the traveling instructors. Your local
golf club will probably have information about golf
schools in the area and even out of the area. Of
course, you can also utilize the Internet when you
are looking for a golf school. There are all sorts
of websites that can guide you toward a golf school
that will fit your needs and get you well on the way
to a great golf game.
Golf Score
When you are playing the great game of golf, your
golf scores become both your best friends as well as
your worst enemies. Many players live by their golf
scores and judge their progress according to what
the score card says. While you might think that your
golf scores are the best gauge of how you are coming
along as a golfer, that isn't necessarily the case.
The way golf scores are tallied can mean so many
things. Just because you shoot an 8 on a par 4
doesn't necessarily mean you are a bad golfer. It
might mean that you had a bad drive and a mis-aimed
chip but it doesn't make you a bad golfer. So don't
put too much stock into what the scorecard says.
Judge your golf game by how you play rather than
what your scores are.
Golf scores are only meant to help you keep track
of the strokes you take to get from tee box to the
hole. They don't ever take into consideration things
like hazards, weather conditions, or anxiety. Sure,
you can't keep track of how you are doing without
paying attention to your golf scores, but you still
need to keep in mind that there are a million
variables
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Of course, if you're a golfer, you know all the
terminology birdie, eagle, bogey, double eagle (if
you're really lucky) but the real story in golf
scores lies in how you played the course and
navigated the hole. Instead of keeping track of
scores, why don't you keep track of where you were
for a particular shot and how that shot came out?
Let's say, you make a horrible drive on a par 4
and only end up 100 yards off the tee box. Let's
hope it's past the women's tee if you know
what I mean! So now you are faced with a long
fairway shot. You pick up your favorite club and
smack a beautiful flyer right on the green. Who's
going to say that wasn't a good golf shot? You end
up with a par on the hole, but your score doesn't
really reflect that amazing shot now does it?
The point is, don't put too much emphasis on the
amount of strokes on your scorecard. Think about
your golf score as a reflection of the amazing shots
you've made as well as the flubbers you've had to
live through as well. Then
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kind of a golfer you are and not have to live by the
golf score alone.
Golf Shoes
Many golfers don't give much thought to their
golf shoes. After all, they're just footwear, right?
No, that's wrong. Actually, your golf shoes can make
the difference between a good golf swing and a great
golf swing. You will also want to pick a golf shoe
that is healthy for you and your feet. I bet you've
never really thought about how to pick a healthy
golf shoe. Neither have I until now.
First and foremost, take your time when shopping
for golf shoes. Put them on and walk around in them
to make sure they feel good on your feet and that
you can move about without any restraints or
discomfort.
Feet do expand, so when you go to shop for your
golf shoes, do so after walking for about 20 minutes
or so. It's for this reason specifically that it's
better to shop for golf shoes or any shoes for that
matter in the afternoon rather than in the
morning.
When you shop for your golf shoes, you should
wear the style of socks that you would normally wear
on the golf course. This way, you will know you will
be comfortable on the golf course while wearing your
golf shoes and not have to worry about discomfort
during your backswing.
There are all types of golf shoes available these
days. No longer are you restricted to oxford-style.
Manufacturers are now making golf sandals, golf
boots, and even golf shoes that really resemble
tennis shoes. The cleats on these types of shoes can
be quite different so be sure that when you buy a
golf shoe, it's going to give you the results that
you are looking for.
Depending on your budget, you will be able to
find golf shoes in all sorts of different price
ranges. The general rule of thumb is that you should
buy the best pair of golf shoes that you can
possibly afford. If you go for the cheapest pair,
you will probably have to replace them within a
short period of time. However, if you can afford the
extra twenty dollars, go ahead and upgrade just a
bit and have them last just a bit longer.
Golf shoes may not be first and foremost on your
mind when you are thinking about what you need to be
a good golfer, but the right pair of golf shoes can
really make a difference in your golf game. You want
to be comfortable, you want to have stability, but
most of all, you want to look good now don't you?
Seriously, though, find a good pair of golf shoes
and then put them to use on the links. Then see how
much they make a difference when you are swinging
your club on the first tee!
Golf Statistics
Just as in other sports, golf statistics are easy
to come by. But statistics can really tell a lot
about the game of golf. They can predict the growing
popularity of this great game and give golfers
something to strive for as they
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best the statistics set by the pros.
For example, there are 57 million people all over
the world who call themselves golfers. In the last
ten years, there have been 7,800 new golf courses
open up all over the globe. The average male golfer
can drive the golf ball 195 yards while the average
drive by women is 145 yards. The record for longest
drive is 415 yards.
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Golf statistics are especially important for the
professional golfer as well. They are ranked
according to their showing in various tournaments
and assigned points that determine who is the best
golfer. These golf statistics are especially
important in years when the Ryder Cup is played as
their point totals determine who will play in this
prestigious tournament.
There are also golf statistics that keep track of
how much money a player has made which is another
way of ranking their abilities. As of the writing of
this article, Vijay Singh is the worldwide money
leader with Tiger Woods following closely behind.
Because there are many, many golf leagues at golf
clubs all over the world, keeping track of player
statistics is essential in the running of these
leagues. Often players will also want to keep track
of their own statistics to track their progress.
Luckily, there are a lot of software programs that
can help with this. Many of them are even free for
download on the Internet.
Here are a few programs we've found that seem to
be pretty comprehensive for keeping track of golf
statistics:
* Stat Doctor keeps track of handicap, golf
statistics, and overall game performance in an
easy-to-use program. Available for download at
www.golfstatdoctor.com
* Keep My Golf Score this is an online golf
statistic software program where you join for free
and input your playing information. The program will
then compute your golf statistics and keep track of
your performance. www.keepmygolfscore.com
* Golf Tracker their website states simply, You
golf. We keep score. This is also an online golf
statistics program that is free to use. You input
your information and they will keep track of them.
www.golftracker.com
Some people think that statistics are dry and
boring especially golf statistics, but if you are a
golfer who is interested in improving your game, you
will want to keep track of your golf statistics and
then watch as your golf game improves!
Golf Swing
The golf swing is probably one of the most
frustrating parts of the game of golf. People are
constantly modifying their swing to get more
distance or to correct problems like a slice or a
hook. Really, though, the golf swing
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matter of mechanics and putting body motions
together in the right way to be consistent. But
experienced golfers know this is easier said than
done. What are the basics of a good golf swing?
* Your stance should be about shoulder width
apart and your feet should be pointing slightly out
but not too much!
* Let your arms hang naturally
down from your body and place the club behind the
ball. If your shoulders hunch or you have tension in
your arms, you are probably too close to the ball.
Stand back a little bit.
* Place about 70 percent
of your body weight on your back leg.
*
Straighten your spine and have a bit of bend in your
knees.
* Keep your eye on the ball during your
entire swing
* Grip the club as if you are
holding a small, delicate bird. You want to
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bird in your hands, but you don't want to crush it
either. That's how you should hold your club.
* A
good golf swing will be a fluid, easy motion with
your shoulders turning slightly in the backswing and
your follow-through complete.
* Make sure you
keep your feet planted and slow down in your
backswing. Most problems with a golf swing are cause
by swinging too quickly in the back swing and then
not accelerating through the ball.
* You will
want to hit the ball in the weet spot or the center
of the club. Hitting it anyplace else will cause
your ball to travel in directions that you really
don't want it to go in.
* Then grip it and rip
it!
It might help for you to take a lesson or two on
the golf swing or even watch the way the pros do it
on television. There are numerous articles that
exist on the Internet that can help you with your
golf swing, so always look for information and take
as much advice as you can get.
Learning to swing a golf club takes years of
practice as any avid golfer will tell you. There are
a hundred things to know and they all have to be
working in exactly the right ways at exactly the
right time to a have a good, consistent golf swing.
Sometimes this just doesn't happen, but when it
does, it certainly is a great feeling!
Golf Tips
People are always on the lookout for tips to make
their golf game better. Golf isn't an easy
sport to master. Those of us who love the game know
that the more information you have regarding the
swing, course management, putting, etc. the more
chance you have of playing better. That's why we
will take golf tips from almost anyone who's willing
to offer.
So what kind of golf tips can we offer up in this
article? Space is limited, so
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only on those tips that are most asked for. First,
if you have a bad temper, you probably shouldn't
take up golf. We're just kidding, really. Actually,
golf can be good for your mental state. You may find
that you can take out your frustration on the golf
course in productive ways and perhaps you can gain
better control of that temper!
Since most people have trouble with their setup,
our first set of golf tips will deal with the setup.
* Position your body so your body is parallel
with the target line
* Your feet should be
shoulder width apart
* With short irons, put the
ball in the center of your stance
* Middle irons
should have the ball placed one ball toward the
target side from center
* For long irons and
fairway woods, place the ball two ball lengths
toward the target from center
* The ball should
be three ball lengths toward the target from center
* Balance your weight on the balls of your feet
*
Bend your knees slightly and keep your spine
straight
* Move your body from the hips and make
it a smooth, fluent motion
Keep your eye on the ball until well after you
complete your follow-through swing. If you don't do
this, you will have a tendency to stand up on the
ball which will cause you to top the ball. Do this
with all shots. Look at the back of the ball and
don't take your eyes off of it until it's natural to
look and see where the ball has gone.
When putting, the best golf tips we can
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* Visualize the path your ball will travel so
that it will go in the hole
* Read the green and
take into account any dips that may cause your ball
to change its direction. Then you can compensate
with your aim.
* The putting swing is a smooth,
pendulum-like action with no wrist break. You will
swing with your shoulders and should always keep
your head down.
* Be sure you put enough speed on
the ball so that you will actually make it to the
hole. There's nothing worse than coming up short on
a putt. These lead to three putt disasters and can
be very frustrating!
There are all sorts of golf tips out there to be
found. Take any tips on your golf game that you can
find and then try them out to see if they work. You
can never have too many tips if you really want to
make your golf game better.
Golf Tournaments
Golf tournaments are great competitive events
where you can both have fun as well as challenge
your golf game along with others. There are hundreds
and hundreds of golf tournaments held all over the
world both for professionals as well as amateurs.
Even local organizations have golf tournaments.
For male professionals, there are four major golf
tournaments that are held each year. They are:
1. The Masters
2. The U.S. Open
3. The
British
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4. PGA Championship
Female professionals have their own four major
golf tournament each year. They are:
1. Kraft Nabisco Championship (formerly the Dinah
Shore Tournament)
2. LPGA Championship
3. U.S.
Women's Open
4. Women's British Open
Of course, amateur golfers will have golf
tournaments as well including the U.S. Amateur
Championship for men and women as well as juniors.
Amateur seniors and amateur professionals also have
specific golf tournaments they participate in to
gain experience and even notoriety.
Professional golf tournaments are almost all held
the same way. There are two days of qualifying
rounds after which the bottom players are cut. Then
there are two more days of competition. Each round
is 18 holes.
Open golf tournaments, such as the U.S. Open, are
held to try and give amateurs the chance to break
into the field of professional golf. Golfers
participate in a series of smaller tournaments to
qualify for the Open where they proceed to the big
tournament where they compete against professionals.
The last amateur to win a U.S. Open was back in
1933.
Amateurs also get the chance to play in the big
golf tournaments. The Masters Golf tournament
invites the winners of several prestigious events to
participate in the big one. That includes the winner
of the U.S. and British Amateur Championships.
Most local golf tournaments are
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money for specific organizations or for charities.
Anyone can participate and they can be quite fun.
Most of the local golf tournaments are one, maybe
two, day events and consist of one 18 hole round.
Prizes maybe awarded for skins, long drive, and long
putt, to name a few. A lot of local golf tournaments
are flighted meaning that participants are separated
into classes according to ability. Many are also
scramble or best ball format.
When you are a regular participant in golf
tournaments, you can see why the pros love them so
much. Although you won't be receiving the same big
paycheck that they do, you can sure have a lot of
fun!
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Golf Training Aids
There are literally hundreds and hundreds of
different golf training aids on the market these
days. Golfers will spend hundreds of dollars on the
latest golf gadgets in hopes for a better golf game.
Do these golf training aids work the way they are
advertised? Perhaps.
There are more golf swing training aids now than
ever before. They are rampant and golfers chomp at
the bit when a new one comes out. The only problem
is are they effective at curing your swing
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Here are a couple of golf swing training aids:
* The Medicus Golf Club is a swing trainer that
is specific to many swing faults and can give you
immediate feedback. It has been around for a very
long time and has been endorsed by Davis Love III
for many years.
* Golf swing plane training aids
can specifically help you get a feel for the proper
swing plane for your body size. These also have
stood the test of time and are used on many driving
ranges as a teaching tool.
Putting is no doubt one of the most important
parts of the golf game. That's why another essential
golf training aid that will benefit your golf game
is some type of putting trainer. There certainly
many to choose from, but pick one that specifically
addresses your putting flaws.
* A putting track is a great golf training aid.
This contraption helps keep
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straight motion and really can improve your putting
skills by giving stability to your putting stroke.
* Many people have seen golf putting mats, and they
can be good training aids for your putting game.
These are just mats usually made of astro turf with
holes or cups at the end that simulate a putting
green. The golf putting mat is a great way to work
on your putting game in the cold months when you
can't get on the course!
Finally, you may want to use a golf training aid
to improve your golf swing speed. There are also
many of these out on the market, but keep in mind
that swing speed isn't everything. A good, effective
golf stroke is smooth and calculated and doesn't
necessarily depend wholly on the speed of your
stroke so much as your form and strength.
There are many, many golf training aids available
to help what's ailing in your golf game. Some of
them really do help, but others prove ultimately to
be a waste of money as well as time when using them.
Do some research on golf training aids and choose
wisely. Then, hopefully, watch your golf game
improve!
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