Sunday, July 29, 2007

Free Golf Training Videos

by Staffan Moritz


I came back from a round of golf and was curious to find out if there were any free golf training videos on the market. Needless to say, when I typed the words into Google, an overwhelming number of results came up! If there ever was any question of how to play golf, there shouldn't be. Free golf training videos will answer all of them.
Here are some examples of a couple of great ones available:
At LearnAboutGolf, there's a free golf training video teaching you how to get a ball out of the bunker without it flying off into all directions or rolling back into the sand. The instructor is very personable and friendly. Check it out, it's worth it!
The DreamSwing offers a free golf training video online. The video depicts exactly what it takes to make that perfect swing using The DreamSwing. A golf instructor actually gives you step by step training on how to obtain the perfect swing using The DreamSwing. The goal of the video is to teach you how to remain on the perfect planes with your arms and club. Many other website also offer free training videos to help you improve your swing and your score.
Many free golf training videos will show you how the professionals do it and provide inspiration for the overall improvement of your game. As I watched these videos, I was inspired to actually try the tips myself. The videos give you a bird's eye view of exactly what it takes to come in under par. The instructors are well-versed in their golf game. It's almost like having a professional teach you right in your own living room. Plus, they go through the motions of the swing and techniques very slowly so that you can learn as efficiently as possible.
I think that free golf training videos are essential to every golfer's game. They offer valuable insight at no cost and, if you're lucky, you can find one that is instructed by a pro. The video quality is usually very good so that you can actually see the fluid movement of a correct golf swing or technique that the instructor is trying to convey.
The instructions are slow enough so that you don't have to pause and replay the video in order to have the best understanding of the instructions. Most free golf training videos can be played with a Windows Media Player directly from the Internet. So, take the time to look up free golf training videos. Your golf buddies will come to you for advice.
About the Author
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Thanks to Staffan Moritz for this article.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

How To Choose Good Golf Shoes And You Can Maintain Your Par

by Ditto White


The choices one has when looking to purchase a good pair of golf shoes are to either go to a local retailer or go online. Going to an online retailer allows the person to try on different pairs before making the best choice. When shopping using online services, one does not have the luxury of trying on the pairs of shoes before making the choice of which to buy. There are numerous shoes to purchase. One must look at the specific requirements he or she desires in a good golf shoe. Here we will list some important key points to consider so that you can make the right choice of golf shoes. The wrong choice will inevitably affect your game. Also, make sure you choose among several so you can select that perfect pair of golf shoes.
Golf Shoes Choices Available
Golf shoes come in a variety of sizes for men, women, boys and girls. There are adult, as well as children's, sizes available. The golfer needs traction to walk on these courses thus the shoes will have spikes. Most all golf shoes have spikes. The spikes also help to give them a firm footing on the golf course allowing the stable movement. You can also find spike-less golf shoes and even golfing sandals. Retailers many times are trying to also sell golf shoes that have a sporting look to them, but are comfortable as well. However, when you go to buy golf shoes, make sure you find a pair that will provide not only comfort but support too.
Some Common Things Customers Ask About the Golf Shoes they want to Buy
To some who golf, the golf shoes are nothing but an optional style statement. Some mistakenly equate quality with looks. These people buy the golf shoes for looks only and never stop to consider the effects golf shoes have on their game. It has been shown that proper footing is critical to a good golf game and you cannot achieve proper footing without proper shoes. In fact, many golfers place footing and the traction as one of the most critical aspects of "getting off on the right foot" with their golf game. And if you find golf shoes that have good utility and are comfortable then that will be most beneficial too. Shoes that look great and have all the utility and comfort are the best, but beware that you may start paying more for all three of these characteristics. When you go shopping for golf shoes, you are going to need to prioritize the features you need and appearance should be on the very bottom of your list as it has nothing to do with a great golf game.
About the Author
Ditto White is an author and editor in chief for Best Golf Swing. Visit the site and download FREE report "The Perfect Golf Vacation. More on golf shoes, visit Golf Shoes Article

Thanks to Ditto White for this article.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Golf Accessories You Know You Should Have

by Nathalie Fiset


A golf accessory is just a golf accessory, but oh, the difference it makes. People can argue for days on end about how golf accessories can affect their game but one thing's for sure: if golf accessories never did anything for anyone, how come they're still for sale? And how come people still keep buying them?
Regardless of what people have to say about golf, it is still a game that is dependent on a lot of factors, some of which are little things in the form of accessories that give you just a little more grip, just a little better swing and just a little bit aim. Here are some of the important golf accessories you must have:
The golf bag
Whether you lug it around or have your trusty caddy or golf cart do that for you, a golf bag is the accessory that is absolutely necessary. Not only does it contain all your stuff, in the unintentional uniformity of the fairway, your golf bag is also your fashion statement.
The most common golf bag is the basic carry bag, built as a slim container of everything you hold dear in golf and also one of the most affordable. This slim number can weigh as little as 3 lbs. because it's meant to be carried around in a strap over your back and shoulder as you traverse the greens. These days, you even have a choice between the single strap and the double strap. The double strap is great if you're carrying a heavy load of clubs and irons because it spreads the weight of the bag over your back.
On the opposite side of the spectrum is the tour bag, often found hogging the headlines along with the last tournament's winner. Tour bags are the largest golf bags you can find and can be quite heavy. It's called the tour bag because it is often used by tour pros. This is a great bag to have if you like to carry around a lot of stuff with you and if you use a caddy. Otherwise, you may want to stick with lighter bags or go for the cart bag.
The golf glove
As a golfer, your weapon is your club and the best way to wield this weapon is to know how to hold it. That means you should be able to provide enough grip to ensure you do give it the right amount of energy from the time your swing begins to the time your club strokes the ball. To make sure you do have this much power, you need a pair of gloves.
There are many players who prefer to have nothing come between their hands and their clubs but there are also those who recognize the advantages of having a glove in handy (no pun) when they tee up. So how does the glove help?
A golf glove protects your hand from moisture (such as the rain) and absorbs any sweat you might produce. That means you're never in any danger of getting your club slip from your hands during a very hot day. Leather, which is often the material of choice for golf gloves, also provides you with a better grip. And if your club has a worn-out handle, a golf glove will give you a good hold where there is none.
Tees
There are still the shorter 2" tees but lately, the trend has shifted to the longer-sized. This is because most golfers prefer to tee the golf ball at a higher level, especially if they are using the 460cc drivers. These days, wooden tees are slowly relinquishing their popularity to plastic ones because the latter are more durable and have a longer reusable life than their natural versions. There are also biodegradable tees that, when left in the ground for too long, slowly break down and join the earth.
Other innovations have also popped up around golf tees. These days, there are also tees that feature prongs on the surface, meant to carry the ball and reduce the amount of area that is in contact with the golf ball. According to its designers, this helps reduce resistance at impact when the club strikes the ball. Whether they work better or not is for you to see. Remember that any extra performance you can give in your golf game is worth a try.
About the Author
For more complete information on golf please go to: http://www.easyandfungolf.com/golf-accessory.htmlhttp://www.easyandfungolf.comwww.drnathaliefiset.com

Thanks to Nathalie Fiset for this article.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Connect yourself with your golf club through your grip

by Nathalie Fiset


By properly placing your hands on the golf club, you have better control of the club's face position especially during impact. Whenever your body turns and swings the club, it creates more power. The body rotates, so does the golf club. It is said that there is stronger impact if the body and the golf club rotates simultaneously as if they were together and like a team.
A good grip can produce the feel and the power any golfer needs to improve his game. The key is wrist action because this is a mighty source of a powerful swing. This can be achieved by properly gripping the club. The golfer just has to remember that the palm of his hand can reduce wrist action so he must be aware of how it moves along with the fingers.
The fingers are the sensitive areas in our hands that can greatly influence the impact of the golfer's swing. By placing the golf club in the fingers and not in the palm, the wrist hinge increases which lead to tee shots that are longer and has more feel to it.
The problem is that some golfers are weak on their lead-hands that the pressure relies on the palm too much and not on the fingers. This results in a shot that lacks power and slices across the range.
Therefore, a golfer must know how to properly grip his golf club in order to get the accuracy and the power needed to improve his game.
He should hold the club three feet up in the air and right in front of his body. The club faces square and at an angle flowing through his fingers. The golf club must be positioned on the base of the golfer's little finger and the other fingers are right above the joint of the golfer's index finger.
The golf club must be placed at an angle which depends on the positioning of the fingers. The right way is the left thumb (for players whose right hands are their lead hands) is positioned to the back of the golf club's shaft.
The golfer must see the V-shape area amidst the forefinger and the thumb of the lead hand. This V must be pointing backwards toward the lead-hand's shoulder.
Remember that the grip is what can greatly affect the power and the accuracy of the swing. By simply putting the hands properly on the club, the golfer will be able to manipulate the position of the face at the moment of impact. How the body swings also results to great power.
Another key is to rotate the body at the same rate the golf club is rotating. This must be done accordingly.
This is achieved by treating the trailing hand (the golfer's bottom hand) as the dominant. It is necessary that the dominant hand is placed in a position that would allow the golfer to deliver a strong blow at close impact of the swing and not overpowering the top hand. Therefore, both hands must be a team. Their grips and placements are crucial in consistently striking the ball in the proper way.
Here is how the golfer can do it. He can hold the club with his lead hand by placing his index finger on the trailing hand which is directly under the golf's shaft. This must be slightly positioned in a downward angle. Then cover the lead hand with your thumb in between your palm. This is the right grip for you to easily control the golf club as you do a powerful swing. Make sure you can put your hands on the golf club as you control the impact from the club face.
Cover your lead hand with your thumb trailing across your palm. This properly places the golf club in a better controlling position for you to do the swing that can give off the greatest impact. This has more power whenever your body rotates at the same rate and same direction as of the club.
The fundamentally right grip has feel and power. The right wrist action is the source of power and gripping the club extensively, especially in the palm, will only reduce it.
About the Author
For more complete information on golf please go to: http://www.easyandfungolf.com/golf-grip.htmlhttp://www.easyandfungolf.comwww.drnathaliefiset.com

Thanks to Nathalie Fiset for this article.

Saturday, July 21, 2007

How to Choose the Best Golf Irons for Your Game

by Nathalie Fiset


If you've graduated from the novice stage of golfing and you find yourself in need of having your own set of golf clubs, the most important decision you would probably make is choosing which clubs to include in your set. There are three types of golfing clubs: woods, irons, and putters. Woods are used for very distant shots while putters are used mainly for your last few shots. Irons are used for medium to long-range shots, and the variety of their uses is why they compromise more than half the clubs in a usual set.
What are Golf Irons for?Golf irons should be best thought of as the compromise between putters and woods as they're often used after woods and prior to putters. If woods are what gets you off your starting point and putters what enable you to make it to the hole, irons are what help you get to the greens.
Different Types of IronsThere are several ways to categorize golf irons, and it's best that you understand the pros and cons of each category as your choice of club can make...or break your game.
Golf Irons According to Distance or LoftLoft is what makes golf irons have a horizontal to downward direction rather than a singularly upward path. Golf irons labeled one to four have lower lofts or the ability to hit greater distances. 1 to 2 irons, however, are not often used nowadays thanks to the introduction of hybrid clubs in the market, which allow players to have the best of both worlds: a club that's a combination of woods and irons. Those labeled five to seven are considered mid-range while those labeled 8 and 9 are considered short irons.
Golf Irons According to MakeThere are two ways for irons to be produced: forging or casting. Forging is an ancient method of shaping iron which neglects the use of molds to attain the desired shape. Forged irons are preferred by veterans and are more expensive than the next type to be discussed.
Clubs made of cast iron on the other hand use molds, and this allows them to have more detailed designs than forged irons. They are considered easier to use than forged irons.
Golf Irons According to Shaft TypeShaft is the slender tube that you use a handle for your golf club. There are different types of shafts used for irons, and the right choice allows you to make easier and better shots.
Steel shafts are affordable and durable, making it the preferred choice of many. They allow you a constantly easy grip, regardless of the type of iron you're using and the type of shot you're making.
Graphite shafts are for people who wish to add speed or distance to their shots by making their clubs lighter without sacrificing its strength. These however are more expensive and its feel takes a little getting used to.
And lastly, there are shafts that are made from a combination of graphite and steel to give you the best of both worlds. Of course, don't expect maximum benefit and use from both!
Golf Irons According to DesignJust from the name itself, blade irons make you think of sharp and thin shots, and you're right to think that. Blade irons require precision from players, and it's probably why they're more frequently used by professionals than novices. Cavity back irons, on the other hand, have a relatively larger design or space to allow players to make better and stronger shots but not as accurate as those made by blade irons.
If you compare both, you'll realize that blade irons use more brain power while cavity back irons use more brute power. But again, you can choose to buy the combination of both, called hybrid irons, to have an easier time playing.
Other Shopping Tips for Golf IronsKnow your game. If you're only randomly hitting balls then even the best irons won't be able to improve your game. But if you already know which shots you do best and which ones you need more help then the right choice of irons can make your good shots great and your worse shots fair.
Also, consider the prices. Don't invest too much in your first set because you're liable to make changes as you get to know your game better. And lastly, always take the chance to try golf irons out before buying!
About the Author
For more complete information on golf please go to: http://www.easyandfungolf.com/golf-irons.htmlhttp://www.easyandfungolf.comwww.drnathaliefiset.com

Thanks to Nathalie Fiset for this article.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Golf Basics - The Address

by Jeff O`Brien


I am sure all of you have seen the old joke showing the gentleman walking up and introducing himself to the golf ball, well thats not what addressing the ball means.
Part of the equation of power and distance you generate in your stroke is created by the distance you stand from your ball as determined by the length of the club.
On a putt you stand close to the ball and on a drive with a longer shaft you stand farther away.
Essentially then, how far you stand from the ball is controlled by the length of the club and the angle the shaft comes out of the head.
The driver is the longest club in the bag and the putter is usually the shortest, because you stand closer with the putter and further away with the driver.
There are a few things that are musts regarding the addressing of the golf ball or your setup:
*You should stand comfortably over the ball with your knees slightly bent, this also avoids stiffness and allows you to stay with the shot longer.
*To maintain your balance during the stroke, you should work to maintain a flat and consisten spine angle throughout your golf swing. It puts your eyes and head in the right position over the ball and keeps your swing on a consistent swing plane.
*Begin your setup by balancing your weight evenly on your feet. This aids in a good initial setup and alignment to the ball. Even though there is a transfer of weight from back to front during the golf swing, you'll want to establish a good balanced 'feel' during your address and setup to the golf shot.
*Forming a stable base is accomplished by separating your feet the correct distance.
This is usually about shoulder length for most people. If your feet are too far apart this may cause you to choke down or bend your elbows to hit the ball.
Even if having the feet further apart is more comfortable, these are situations you want to avoid.
*Your arms should be straight and relaxed, not stiff, and your hands should be under your shoulders. This posistion is created by that flat spine that is slightly angled over your body.
If you are in the correct position, your hands should be a few inches from your lower body, just above the knees.
If you are in a proper stance you should be able to hold it for a without feeling and discomfort.
If when you achieve the proper setup it may feel a bit awkward and uncomfortable initially if you've never been instructed on this before. The key it to develop this habit and get your body and your muscles used to creating this solid foundation from which to work.
Don't slip back into your old bad posture setup. Stay with this type of address at the golf shot and you'll very soon get comfortable with it.
About the Author
For more insight and golf tips to get your golf game on track, be sure to visit www.golf-ology.com where you will find advice and tips on golf basics, a golf instructional mini course and much more

Thanks to Jeff O`Brien and GoArticles for this article.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

The 10 Best Golf Courses In Portugal

by R. Ritchie


Portugal is often regarded as one of the best golf destinations in the world. For such a small country, it has a huge variety of high-quality golf courses, mainly on the Lisbon Coast and in sunny southern Algarve. Choosing the top 10 is always difficult, however the courses listed here all provide a variety of challenges and are set in magnificent surrounds.
Great greens in sunny AlgarveCentral Algarve's premier golfing destination, the Quinta do Lago Estate has two of its four excellent 18-hole courses listed among Europe's top 25 golf courses. These are bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Ria Formosa nature reserve, there are 72 holes of challenging golf with immaculate greens. Quinta do Lago South, the original championship course, is still regarded as the best.
Just 20 minutes' drive from Faro International Airport, the par 73, 18-hole Vilamoura Old Course has a great variety of holes that include some some steep grades. The course, lined with pines and cork trees, deserves its reputation as one of the best in Europe. Facilities include a driving range and putting green.
Vale do Lobo, Portugal's biggest luxury golf and beach resort, has three courses. The Royal and the Ocean, both par 72, have stunning views of the coast, and its 5 km-long sandy beach. The ultimate Algarve course is San Lorenzo rated in the top ten in Europe, it is difficult to get a tee time unless you stay in the 5 star Dona Filipa hotel which owns the course.
One of the best courses in the Algarve, the par 72, 18-hole Vale da Pinta, was designed to retain natural valleys and undulations. Free of green fees for those lucky enough to be staying at the Pestana Carlton, the course, with large, deep greens and bunkers, follows hills and valleys through old olive, almond and fig orchards.
The pick of the Lisbon CoastOitavos Golf Club at Quinta da Marinha, is the home of the Portuguese Open. Kept in pristine natural condition, coastal scenery combines with holes lined with umbrella pines, shrubs and dunes. It is Europe's first Audubon Gold Signature Sanctuary. The two consecutive par 5s on the front side, and two par 3s on the back are part of one of Europe's toughest 18-hole courses.
The Ritz-Carlton's Penha Longa course features 27 holes in a stunning natural setting that runs to 6,890 yards from the championship tees. A nine-hole option, The Monastery, includes a section of old ruins.
Estoril opened in 1936, is short (less than 6,000 yards) but tight and difficult, and the longer holes require accurate wedge and iron play. Guests of the Palacio Estoril Hotel are given preference to play here, although the course is included in some golf packages.
Aroeira I, opened in 1973, is renown for its stunning natural beauty. The 18-hole, par 72, championship course is one of the best in Europe, and has hosted the Portuguese Open.
One of the most challenging courses in the Lisbon area, Quinta do Peru, is in the Costa Azul region, between the castle towns of Sesimbra and Setubal. The par 4, 12th has a lake running the length of the fairway and the par 3,16th, all of 200 metres, has a lake guarding the green.
In the North of Portugal, an hour from Lisbon, lies the challenging, par 72 Praia D�l Rey course with its mixture of links-type fairways and forests and dunes. Many of the holes have ocean views, but the walk between some greens is long and hilly, so a cart is recommended.
The Madeira Islands' best courseThe Madeira Islands have three major golf courses, and the par 72, 18-hole Palheiro, on the main island, is recommended for its challenging greens. Built on volcanic hills, the course traverses peaks and valleys, and is set among a pine forest and other natural vegetation.
About the Author
Rod Ritchie writes for many publishers including AA Publishing and Fodors. Bill Goff Golf Tours and Longshot Golf Holidays offer great value golf breaks to many European and worldwide destinations.

Thanks to R. Ritchie and GoArticles for this article.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

FREE GOLF LESSON NUMBER 1

by Greg


Well I have received a bunch of emails for FREE LESSONS so I figured I would start making some posts about these free golf lessons. It is important that people email and give me feedback on this blog so I can help all of you that are eager to learn how to play better golf. I know I enjoyed playing golf much more when I became able to pull off more and more shots every round I played. So lets get to the FREE GOLF LESSON of the day!!! The first thing I always did when starting a golf lesson is check the students golf grip. The golf grip is the key to a reliable, repeatable under pressure golf swing. There are many different kinds of golf grips but I like to teach the interlocking golf grip. The interlocking golf grip is better for those with smaller hands. By smaller hands I don't mean tiny hands but those of an average size. Put it this way, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods use interlocking golf grips, and I don't think either one of them have really small hands. But they don't have really big hands like someone that is say 6' 4". The interlocking golf grip is good for those that want to generate more power and have a good grip on the golf club. One of the best ways to learn how to grip a club is by carrying a club around in your house or at work and practicing holding that golf club all the time. I always see people that I am teaching looking at their hands wondering if they placed their hands on the club the right way and so afraid to take their hands off the golf club after I have placed them in the right position. Well practicing that golf grip by keeping a golf club around you as much as possible is key!!! A great book to look at and read is Five Lessons by Ben Hogan. Everyone knows Ben Hogan and knows that he was a master of the game. But he figured things out the hard way. By working himself endlessly to figure out what worked and what doesn't work. Five Lessons has some great points and one of them that Hogan covers is the lesson about the golf grip. It is so important that the hands and fingers are placed on the club properly to ensure a good grip. Ben Hogan happens to be one of the best golfers and practicers ever known to the game. That is just my opinion but I think you would find many that know about golf, and golf lessons, would agree. I will now try to talk you through placing your hands on the golf club.1. Hold a club out in front of you with your right hand.2. Take your left hand and hold it so that your the back of your hand is facing your target.3. Now point your fingers towards the ground by using your wrist.4. Put the top portion of the golf grip across the area where your fingers and palm meet.5. Now wrap your fingers under and around the golf grip.6. Put the meaty part of your palm with your thumb just to the side of being directly on top7. The V that is formed between your thumb and index finger should point to your right shoulder.8. Now open your right hand and face your palm towards the target.9. Join it to the golf grip interlocking your right pinky and left index finger.10.Also place the grip across the bass of your palm and fingers.11. Wrap your fingers around the golf grip and position your hand so that the V formed by your thumb and index finger points somewhere between the right side of your neck and right shoulder.
The V's that are formed are crucial and they must point in the right direction. We can sit here and talk all night about all kinds of things about the grip, but where those V's point will help you out trememdously. I hope I have helped you figure out how to grip a golf club with this free golf lesson. But the biggest thing I want you to take with you is that you have to practice this everyday!!! Without putting your hands on and off of the golf club a million and one times you will not feel comfortable doing it. Every time you hit a shot on the practice tee, take your hands off of the golf club and go through your routine of placing your hands back onto the club. You will be amazed at how much quicker you will develop a good grip, and feel more comfortable doing so. Well that is todays free golf lesson. Be sure to email me if you have any questions or comments or you can always post your comments here for all the readers to see on Free Golf Lessons.Blogspot.Com.
About the Author
Professional Golfer

Thanks to Greg and GoArticles for this article.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

A Few Golf Tips From Tiger Woods

by Judy Wellsworth


Tiger Woods is the undisputed king of professional golf. With a smooth technique you could set your watch by, he makes winning those championships look like a walk in the park.
Imagine if you could sit with Tiger for a few minutes and pick his brain to help improve your game. Here are some great golf tips from Tiger Woods.
It's All About Rhythm
Every player has their own natural rhythm. Some players are energetic and full of motion; others are stoic and deep in concentration.
Tiger says that when he's playing his best, everything he does is just second nature. He just goes with the flow, and there's little else involved. That's because he's found just the right groove that suits his natural rhythm.
If the rhythm's off, Tiger misses a swing or two. When things are flowing for him, he has to work a little to get it back into a natural rhythm.
So, how do you learn to keep your natural rhythm? There are a few ways Tiger suggests to help you find your groove and keep it.
Stick To Your Routine
Rhythm and consistency are important, so how you get ready both physically and mentally for the game is essential. Tiger has a practice routine that he does before every single game. He uses the same clubs, and the last club he uses for his pre-game warm-up is the one he plans to use for the first hole.
The point isn't to practice swinging, but to get into your groove.
The First Hole Is The Most Important
Long before he swings for that first hole, Tiger plans the whole game ahead. He prepares himself for the game mentally and emotionally. This involves relaxation, and deciding his game plan beforehand.
An awkward, uncertain first shot is a sure-fire rhythm-killer.
Keep Things Steady
To keep your rhythm going, you have to keep the tempo steady. When you get stressed, you start to speed things up. All that nervous energy makes you hurry to the next hole, and you end up making silly mistakes you wouldn't have made otherwise.
The next time you watch Tiger play, pay attention to the way he walks to the next hole. Even after a great shot, you'll never see him rush on to the next one. He'll pump his fist, smile, and stroll to the next hole with the same leisurely pace.
Tiger recommends a good pre-routine warm-up that helps you get into a relaxed frame of mind. This will get you started on the right foot.
Posture Means Perfect
When asked for practical golf tips, Tiger Woods always mentions posture. Tiger always stands straight and tall, a decent distance from the ball so that he can keep his chin up. Lots of golfers (including Tiger when he was a beginner) put their address position too close to the ball, and end up having to bow their head down too much. Tiger says to keep a good distance away so you don't have to lean over the ball.
Tiger Woods is not only one of the best players, he's also one of the most reflective. Perhaps the key to his success is his ability to look at his mistakes and shortcomings, and work to improve them, instead of getting frustrated. This is why his golf tips are so helpful to his fans. When you blow it, think about why you did it. Then, correct it next time, and you'll see improvement.
About the Author
You can also find more info on game tips golf and golf tips articles.GetGoodAtGolf.com is a comprehensive resource golf enthusiast to improve their game through helpful tips and instructions.

Thanks to Judy Wellsworth and GoArticles for this article.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Nancy Lopez Golf Clubs- Great Choices For Women Golfers

by Walter Ballenberger


Until recently it was "one size fits all" for women golfers. Since most major golf club companies had less than 10% of their sales in ladies golf clubs, they offered women few if any choices in club length, shaft flex, swing weight, etc. LPGA Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez has come to the rescue with an excellent product line for women golfers.
Club Fitting for WomenThe company offers at least a basic level of on-line club fitting, which is far better than nothing. They have several lines of clubs, and through some general questions about how often a woman plays golf, and in general how athletic she is, a particular line of clubs is suggested. From there grip size is determined based on a woman's glove size. Based on how tall a lady is, club lengths are suggested. More will be said about this length issue shortly, as most women play clubs that are too long for them, as do most men. The last step is to choose a shaft flex based on swing speed. Once again, most golfers, both men and women, tend to play with shafts that are too stiff, so a lady might choose to go with more flex than the formula suggests. Those choices are available, fortunately, including shorter club lengths. So the options are there. A custom club fitting would do a lot more, but the above system is so much better than the old "one size fits all" mentality.
Extensive Choices of ClubsNancy Lopez golf clubs come in a choice of sets. There are two main product lines, Lopez clubs and Ashley clubs, the former being top of the line. Each category has several choices as well. The available sets are very intelligently put together, using a blend of woods, hybrids and irons that make sense for most women who often have problems getting the ball high enough into the air. Several sets have woods and hybrid clubs until the 7 iron, for example. One set offers woods and hybrids and no iron clubs until the pitching wedge. It is not surprising that a player like Nancy Lopez knows that most women have no business trying to hit a 3, 4, 5 or even 6 iron. Most men shouldn't be hitting 3 and 4 irons either, for that matter.
Available for both Left and Right Handed Players/Driver LengthNancy Lopez golf clubs are available for both left and right handed players in most of the models. They also offer titanium drivers for women with high enough swing speeds, and that is another plus. One note of caution is in order, however. As mentioned earlier, most people, both men and women, play with golf clubs that are too long. People think they will get more distance with longer clubs, so golf club companies sell them what they want. What is gained in more distance, however, is often lost in less accuracy and hitting the ball less consistently. Nancy Lopez golf clubs do have a "Petite" option which is an inch shorter, so most lady golfers might do well to opt for that. To illustrate this point, consider the following. The average driver length on the men's PGA Tour is 44.5 inches. Yet the driver in a standard off-the-shelf set of clubs is typically 45 inches for men and 44 inches for women. If the best players in the world are using an average of 44.5 inches of driver length, what in the world are normal, far less skilled amateurs doing using longer clubs? Tom Wishon in his excellent book "The Search for the Perfect Golf Club" goes into this issue in great detail. Fortunately the smaller lengths are in fact offered to ladies with Nancy Lopez golf clubs, so once again the vast majority of women should be using those smaller clubs. In order to know what length to choose, however, one has to be aware of this issue.
ConclusionNancy Lopez golf clubs are truly a revolution in ladies golf clubs. They are certainly the next best thing to custom fitting and having custom clubs built. Check them out on the web by doing a simple search for "Nancy Lopez golf clubs".
About the Author
Walt Ballenberger is a life-long golfer and founder of Hybrid Golf Clubs, a resource site for golfers. For a Free Report entitled "How to Find the "Sweet Spot" on Your Golf Clubs in 10 Minutes" visit Hybrid Golf Clubs

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Sunday, July 8, 2007

If You Want To Improve Your Golf Game Then Concentrate On Your Chip Shot

by Stacey Spencer


If you really want to improve your golf game then perfecting your chip shot is among the easiest and fastest way to do it. Even though putting and driving are more glamorous and critical to a golfer's game, when a chip shot is needed, it can be equally as important a part of the golfer's scoring arsenal. While a chip shot isnt normally hard to execute, some players still have problems hitting it correctly. To improve your chip shot it is important to understand what chipping is, what clubs to choose, maintaining a proper stance, and perfecting your swing. It is the purpose of this article to discuss the different aspects of the chip shot in a golf game and hopefully help improve your over all score.
Also called a bump and run shot, the chip shot is a low-loft shot designed to clear a small patch of rough but also have a significant amount of roll. A chip shot is played from close to the green and the ball is in the air only a short amount of time. Because a chip shot is mostly roll, it is defined as a shot of minimal air time and maximum ground time. The goal of the chip shot is to get the ball onto the surface of the green and let it roll toward the cup. The chip shot is just an extension of the putt with a few minor adjustments and the time to use this shot is when youre only a few yards away from the green. If you are farther out then you should use a pitch shot instead which is similar to a chip shot except it focuses more on longer airtime and less roll time. When making a chip shot, choice of clubs is very important.
Chip shots are usually played with a 6, 7, 8 or 9 iron or pitching wedge. In general, the club of choice for the chip shot is one that propels the ball several feet onto the green, with the ball then rolling like a putt for the majority of the distance to the hole. Club selection determines the amount of roll and the chip shot is often played with a low-lofted golf club called a chipper but if you are just starting out then an 8 iron may be a good choice although there is no right club for every shot. The distance from the ball to the green and to the hole will determine which club should be used and the golfer will need to practice to determine which club works best for each situation. Once you have chosen your club, you need to work on your stance.
To chip a ball use a narrow, slightly open stance, and center the ball with your body aimed slightly left of the target. For a medium distance shot you want to have your heels about one foot apart, decreasing this distance for shorter shots and increasing it for longer shots. In order to execute a softer and shorter motion, you must take a narrow stance to help stabilize and quiet the lower body which in turn will shorten the arm swing. In the short game, a wide stance can get you in trouble. Keep your weight on your front foot in the backswing with your hands in front of the ball and open your clubface. Once you have your stance correct, you need to make the swing.
Unlike the pitch shot which has wrist hinge, making it more of a swing, the chip shot is considered a stroke. The best way to approach the chip shot is by attacking the ball with a descending blow. In other words, a chip shot is a set up shot for your putt. Swing between the clubs and the club head path will be straight for the intended target. This technique raises the club several inches off the ground in the backswing, and forces you to hit down on the ball slightly, chipping it into the air. Because you're not trying to drive the ball any great distance, your back-swing should be relatively short. The chip shot is a small swing, where the ball lands generally on the front part of the green and rolls to the cup. Swing the club head with a motion and with a force substantially equal to a motion and force used to perform an underarm toss of a golf ball toward a target golf hole.
Obviously the chip shot is not going to be as impressive as hitting a 250 yard drive or putting from 30 feet out but it is an important part of the golf game. If you can develop your chip shot so you are putting your ball only feet away from the hole every time then your putting will improve hence your score will also drop. If you want to improve your golf game then you need to concentrate on all aspects of the game including your chip shot. It is my earnest hope that this article has given you some guidance on how to improve your chip shot and your game.
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Saturday, July 7, 2007

Developing A Good Draw Golf Shot

by Jim Kesel


A good golf swing will not only lower your handicap, it will make the game more enjoyable. Now that you have cured your slice and can keep the ball in the fairway most of the time, you can now start working on controlling the ball. Putting the proper spin on the ball will allow you to draw or fade your shots. Drawing the golf ball causes it to hook to the left and fading the ball cause it to slice slightly to the right.
If you have worked hard to develop a good golf swing so why in the world would you want to develop a hook or slice? Most golf courses have dogleg fairways as well as complex set of obstacles that you must navigate around. One way to accomplish this is to use a draw or a fade. For a right handed player developing a draw is much harder than a fade. This is due to the natural ball spin that develops as the club face strikes right to left across the surface of the ball. The amount of spin is caused by how much the club face is open or closed as the hands release and the club face impacts the ball.
Controlling your golf swing to develop a good draw or fade requires a consistent good golf swing. Only with repeatability will you be able to confidently draw the ball on a left dogleg with your irons or hybrid. In order to develop a good draw shot you should use your normal address position, take a practice a swing to waist high through your follow through. Make sure that your arms are fully extended in line with the club shaft. As you look down the shaft your club should be pointed about 10 to 15 yards to the right of your target. If your target is obscured by trees or other obstacle then you will have to make a mental picture of your target location. Most importantly you the blade of your club should be pointing up. Move your club through to the top of your back swing. As you do so will notice that your club has to move inside around your body. This will allow you to make your swing in an inside to outside move. Taking a couple of practice swings will allow you to gain a feel for the correct motion. Now address the ball and repeat your golf swing motion. As a result you should observe a left draw to the ball in flight.
Practicing this golf swing motion on the range will allow you to develop a feel for what it takes to accomplish the draw that your desire. One additional tip to increase your draw is to lighten your left hand grip pressure through impact thereby allowing a more rapid release which will give the ball more draw spin. Another trick is to slightly close the club face to add further draw spin.
Developing a good draw shot first requires that you have developed a good golf swing that is consistent and repeatable. Only then will you be able to step up to the next level of play. Remember to plan your practice with a clear objective. To avoid confusion it is best to deal with one objective per practice session. Keep a log of your practice and include details of techniques and their results. Always start your practice session by reinforcing the skills that let you develop your good golf swing. Remember golf is supposed to be fun and the better you play golf the more enjoyable your golf game will become.
About the Author
James Kesel, MS, is the publisher of Good Golf Swing website. Providing information on golf swing tips, putting tips, golf training aids, golf instruction and the latest and best golf ebooks.

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Friday, July 6, 2007

A great golf swing

by Jerret Bonds


You can have a great golf swing that brings about the power you need to achieve distance and precision. But many of us never learn the correct swing technique by ourselves.
The golf swing of a adept player is different from the amateur player in that it has the correct swing plane and has a correct swing tempo. Your golf swing tempo is a innate part of your physical and athletic skill and is a very hard facet of the golf swing to teach. The golf swing plane on the other hand can be altered and corrected to remove most frequent mistakes.
The largest stumbling block in learning the correct swing technique and therefore playing better golf, is mastering the poor habits that are deep seated in your golf swing. Bad golf swing practices are very hard to master in my belief for one simple reason, and this is only my personal view and experience, most golf swing pointers center only on one facet of the swing to amend your problem.
The golf swing, for most of us, is one of the most complex motions a person can bring about. Correct set up at the moment of addressing the ball is important to a successful golf swing.
If you're similar to me, you began playing golf when a buddy took you to a driving range. Or perhaps your initial taste of golf was actually at a golf course. Chances are though you began hitting golf balls minus any type of proper training. You're not alone! Do you know anyone that hit their first bucket of golf balls with a golf instructor watching over them, instructing them in proper set up and swing plane?
As for myself, this is when my improper golf set up and swing plane was initially picked up. And before long I had a persisting slice that I have exhausted many years trying to master.
Without the correct set up, this involves your stance, grip, addressing the ball, back swing and follow through, you're swing will begin wrong and consequently will contact the ball wrong. The solution that I have found is getting myself back to the basics. I had to learn my golf swing from the ground up, this meant forgetting the things I thought I understood and permitting myself to be instructed in the proper golf set up and swing.
About the Author
Jerret Bonds is a Husband and Father to 7 children, 20 Year Professional in the Automotive Industry, Entrepreneur, Golf Enthusiast and Weekend Woodworker.
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Thursday, July 5, 2007

Golf Putter | Make It Your Best Friend

by Aidan J Sugrue


Choosing the right putter can be the most important decision you make when it comes to your equipment. In fact, the putter is the club you use the most. Choosing the right one is like choosing a best friend. A few basic considerations to keep in mind when you are making such an important decision have to do with the bottom section or the "head" of the putter. This is where the brains of the putter are. There are other factors to consider such as the length and the grip but the brains of your best friend will be the most important part of choosing the right putter. Before looking at all of these considerations, let us first consider the most important part of this club known as the "head" of the putter.
The head is the most important part of the putter because it is the place where your ball will make contact on the green. The material in the head affects the way the ball moves and its direction across the green. Cheap or "dumb" putters are usually made of lighter plastic, zinc or aluminum. The lighter material requires you to hit the ball even harder on the green and allows for more mistakes. "Smart", quality putters will usually incorporate stainless steel, titanium or brass. They can also have some wood mixed in or can be made of a combination of these other materials to create a more solid head. The difference will be felt when you hit the ball. On a slow green, the ball will move a lot easier. On a fast green, it will seem that you hardly have to hit it at all.
Perimeter weighting and Lie-angle - Two other important considerations in the head of the putter are perimeter weighting and lie-angle. Perimeter weighting has to do with the size and shape of the head. If you look, you will see a recess in the center of the head. This recess makes it possible for the weight of the head to be distributed in the toe and the heel which is preferable. The other important factor is the lie-angle in the putter head. This tells you whether the putter is sitting flat against the ground when you hold it. Put yourself in your most comfortable stance and ask the salesman to check this for you. If the putter head is not sitting flat against the ground, you may need to have it adjusted.
Length and Grip - Two final things to consider in a putter are the length and the grip. The standard length of a putter is thirty-five inches. If you tend to stand upright, you may want it longer. If you bend over a lot, a shorter putter may be necessary. There are also various grips to consider so that a golfer with smaller hands may need a smaller diameter grip and vice versa. Most importantly, choose a putter that looks and feels comfortable to you because this is going to be your best friend! With these considerations in mind, you will know that you have definitely chosen the right putter for you.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Unique Golf Gifts For The Golf Aficionado

by gordy weiss


It is a way of life and not merely a sport for the golf aficionado who spends many a regenerating and relaxing hour on the golf course. You being in the same profession planning to gift the professionals as well as budding enthusiasts with personalized golf accessories just to encourage them to play more and more golf is an unique idea in itself to complement this way of life. Gifts, as is known are matter of conveying closeness and are exchanged without monetary value from time immemorial becomes beneficial when selected wisely and Golf gifts are the best for the young beginners as they are considered to be a motivating factor for the beginners. All you have to do is choose perfect golf gifts or example golf clubs, golf irons, golf bags, golf knickers, classic ball case etc. for these young beginners considering their style. Golf books are the best gifts for beginners that helps them to learn lot of things about game. Apart from this lessons and CDs/DVDs are excellent gifts for beginners. Among the number of golf accessories available in markets which has been categorized as gifts are more or less expensive. Many do not want to purchase expensive clubs and therefore they hire or borrow. For such beginners presenting these first sets of golf clubs in a golf bag is really delightful. You can choose golf balls personalizing with nickname, name or customs logo of the beginner. Golf shoes are other option from the golf gifts and are basic requirement for playing the same. Choosing a right shoe is difficult and if you take the person to be gifted then the fun dies out so it would be better if you have alternate option of gift certificate and allow him/her to purchase shoes of his/her choice.
Another most expensive venture of sports due to their fees structure is the courses. Presenting a membership of driving range is a good avoidance and the best among golf gifts for a beginner. Among other golf gifts available are Ball tokens, gift certificates and 10 bucket pass.
Golfers are always choosy about their golf grip kits that consist of tape, instruction book and a CD or DVD containing photos about use of equipments and are provided with golf irons and grips, information like specification, maintenance guide and instruction about the handling of the equipment. They are of utmost importance for the beginners as they get the required information of the equipments through these kits.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Golf Clubs - Finding The Best Set Of Golf Clubs For Your Game

by Martin Haworth


Having the right set of golf clubs can be critical to your personal performance on the golf course. The right set of golf clubs can give you the confidence and the capability to perform at the top of your game.
New golfers who are looking for a starter set of golf clubs should consider purchasing good-quality clubs on the resale market rather than settling for cheap new clubs. It would also be a good idea to get suggestions from a golf coach or golf professional.
But even after you've gotten advice and considered all the golf club reviews, there are several personal factors to think about. Your own size, shape, strength and style of play should be taken into account when choosing golf clubs.
A standard set of golf clubs includes irons, woods and a putter. Irons are numbered from two through nine. The faces of the irons are set at an angle to provide lift. A number two iron has a lift angle of 18 degrees, and the angle increases four degrees for every successive iron.
The golf club shaft also gets shorter as the numbers go up; that is, the shaft of a two iron is longer than the shaft of a nine iron. Woods are numbered from one through five. The general rule is that lower numbered clubs hit the ball farther, but not as high. In addition to extra lift, higher numbered clubs also give the ball more backspin.
Irons
Let's talk about the irons. Traditional irons have the club's weight concentrated behind the middle of the head. This design creates what is known as the sweet spot, the perfect place on the club to make contact with the ball.
Traditional irons are preferred by many golf pros because of their great precision and control. However, if you don't make contact with the golf ball precisely on the sweet spot, these golf clubs are simply unforgiving.
It's now also possible to get irons with a peripheral weight design. These are also known as cavity-backed or game improvement golf clubs. The weight is more evenly distributed around the edges, which is like expanding the sweet spot of the golf club.
Cavity-backed golf clubs are much friendlier to new players. They are mainly intended for beginners or inconsistent players. However, cavity-backed clubs can also be found on the pro golf circuits as well. So if this design really works well for you, don't let the name "game improvement" club scare you away.
Woods
Woods are so named because they were traditionally constructed of wood. Teeing off and long fairway shots are both situations that call for woods. Traditional wooden drivers are still favored by many golf pros. Alas, much like traditional irons, these woods are merciless if your contact with the ball isn't perfect. For this reason, woods made of metal now rule the amateur game.
Today's woods are constructed with hollow shells that offer greater distribution of weight. The only drawback of these new designs is that it may be more complicated to shape or control the ball. Graphite heads offer the best performance, but also have the highest price.
The shafts of golf clubs come in different degrees of flex: soft, regular and stiff. In general, stronger players who are more proficient at the sport should opt for stiffer shafts. Most golf club shafts are constructed of steel or graphite.
Putters
Putters are, for many players, the most personal item in the bag of golf clubs. Putters range from very basic to exotic designs. If you purchase a complete set of golf clubs, it will probably include a basic putter. Eventually, you should probably change a standard putter with a design that's more compatible with your playing style. This is something that may take some trial and error. But after playing a few rounds and spending time in practice, you should be able to find one that works for you.
You could take a lifetime deciding on the optimum set of golf clubs to give you the best performance. It's far better to stop dwelling on how much better you might be and get out there developing your skills with a 'best effort' in choosing your golf clubs.
About the Author
(c) 2007 Choosing Great Golf Clubs. All you need to know to make the right decisons before you buy your next set of golf clubs. There's all the information you could ask for, at Martin Haworth's website, http://www.ChoosingGreatGolfClubs.com

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Monday, July 2, 2007

What You Need to Know When You Go Shopping For Golf Balls

by Nicholas Sy


A large number of technological advances have take place in the game of golf over the years, but perhaps nothing has changed more than the golf ball. It is no coincidence that the USGA (united States Golf Association) and the R&A (Royal & Ancient Golf Club) are cracking down on just how far a golf ball can go now days. If the association didn't keep a tight rein on just how far a golf ball could go just about every golf course on the earth would be reduced to a drive and a putt.
Here are some of the regulation that the USGA has imposed on Titleist, Maxfli, and the rest of the golf ball manufactures:
Size: First of all a golf ball can't be smaller than 1.68 inches in diameter. However the ball can be as big as you want it to be, but you shouldn't expect a bigger golf ball to travel very far.
Weight: A golf ball cannot weigh more than 1.62 ounces.
Velocity: The USGA has a machine that is capable of measuring the velocity of a golf ball. no golf ball is allowed to exceed 250 feet per second at a tempture of 75 degrees. Plus a tolerance of no more than 2% is allowed. This rule was put in place to ensure that golf balls don't travel too far.
Distance: This is probably the most important factor. This rule states that no ball, when it is hit by the USGA's "Iron Byron" machine, can travel father than 280 yards. Although a tolerance of 6% is allowed here making the actual distance that a golf ball can travel 296.8 yard, this is the farthest that the ball can. However, there are players that are able to drive the ball farther than 300 yards on a regular basis.
Shape: The shape of a golf ball must be round. Some years back there was a anti-slice ball that was being sold to golfers. Tests that were conducted on this golf ball show that it was weighted on one side, that caused the ball to fail this test.
Even with all of these regulations, take one look around any pro golf shop, and you will find a lot of golf ball that are being manufactured by different companies. If you take a closer look though you will find that every single one of these balls fall into one or two categories: They will claim that their golf ball goes farther and straighter than any other ball in the universe, or they will tell you that you that their ball gives you more control than any of the other brands.
When you are choosing a golf ball try not to get to overwhelmed when you are deciding which brand to go with. remember that golf balls come in only three basic types: one-piece, two-piece, and three-piece. And you can cross out choosing a one-piece ball. One-piece golf balls tend to be cheap and nasty and they are only used on driving ranges.
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Golf. What It Really Takes.

by Robert Ryles


Until you have actually tried to play golf, you are unlikely to really understand its appeal. I mean all you need to do is hit a little white ball down a stretch of grass known as a fairway and putt it into a hole.
What is so difficult about that? Well believe me, the word easy is as far away as you can imagine and frustrating seems to linger as an excellent description of the game. Ask anyone who plays.
Though the Scottish are generally credited with inventing the game, the first recorded game of golf was actually played in the Netherlands in February 1297. The first ever-recorded history of purchasing golf equipment was in 1502 by James VI. One of the oldest courses on record is St. Andrews where evidence of the game has been found dating back to 1552.
Golf is now one of the world's popular sports and has some of the biggest payouts of any sport for the elite professionals. Many of the world's greats have become household names:Tiger Woods, Sandy Lyle, Sevvy and Greg Norman to name just a few.
The professional game is marked by four major tournaments each year, referred to as 'The Majors' and winning all of them in the same year is known as 'The Grand Slam.'
Golf as a sport requires unbelievable amounts of technique. It can take years and thousands of hours of practice to perfect the different shots necessary to play consistently well.
It is in this last phrase that the key to golf lies: CONSISTENCY.
Many players will tell you that they play well for a few holes or for the odd game but it it is the ability to play consistently well that separates quality players from the rest.
Hitting the occasional good shot is achievable for most but doing it consecutively over a few hours is what it takes to hit a good round. This makes golf an ultimate example of a 'mental sport' that shows up mental weaknesses so well. Compared to soccer, for example, where you can hide and hardly touch the ball. In golf you have to take the shot and if it is slightly incorrect the price you pay in terms of the effect on the result is that much greater than for example an over hit shot in soccer.
It requires:
Patience
concentration
Consistency
Calmness
Focus
Dedication
Nowhere yet have we mentioned physical characteristics. All of the above are attributes of the mind are they not?
So in terms of physical ability what does golf demand? Well it demands a good degree of flexibility, particularly in the hips, spine and shoulders.
It also requires a degree of strength in the hips, trunk and upper limbs, particularly the wrists and forearms. Any golfer will tell you however that:
Timing
Co-ordination
Relaxation
are more important than isolated power.
Golf is a game requiring a blend of co-ordinated, relaxed, adjusted and focussed power that is almost effortless in its final implementation.
Despite this regular work on:
* Flexibility in specific joints
* Strength in specific muscle groups
* Overall fitness
will pay dividends in improving your game.
Flexibility
Performing a routine of mobility exercises for shoulders, hips and spine concentration especially on the rotation movements will not only help your game by improving your swing but will help prevent injury.
Strength
A twice weekly routine of resistance work on the hip, spine, shoulder and forearm muscle groups will again help improve your long game and get increased distance on your driving.
This will also have an effect on preventing injury because the stronger and more efficient your muscles are the less forced effort you need which not only increases injury risk but contributes to poor technique and fatigue.
Fitness
Four hours of concentrated physical and mental effort requires fitness. It may be of a very different type to other sports that demand high intensity bursts of effort but it is necessary to play well.
A twice a weekly program of aerobic exercise that can be a combination of running, cycling, swimming or skipping is an excellent way to develop the aerobic basis to play a high quality round of golf consistently.
So there we have some aspects to work on to improve your game that anyone can do.
So go on pick up a club, ask for some guidance and see if you get the bug.
About the Author
Rob is a successful International Chartered Physical Therapist. He has been a lecturer, researcher and therapist for over two decades. His rich experience of International and Premiership Football underpins his specialist knowledge of sports medicine and rehabilitation. There is a wealth of insight and experience of rehabilitation, injury and successful recovery on his website at http://www.the-rehabilitation-room.com

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