Sep 03

One of the great problems facing the new player is that they often need golf club help, but do not know where to turn. I was suspicious by nature, and was unable to trust magazines, the pro shops, and even the instructors. They all seemed to have a stake in which clubs I purchased, and they all wanted me to commit more money than I was willing to at the early stage.

Based on my experiences, the gold club help I would offer new players is this: Don’t spend a lot of money on clubs. Despite what anyone tells you, they don’t make a great deal of difference when there are holes in your technique. In fact, I’d suggest buying used. Then, invest in a high-quality set when you’ve reached an intermediary level.

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Sep 02

The game of golf is a passion that deserves proper study and training to improve. Reading books can allow a golfer to learn techniques and strategies to improve their golf scores. Three books that are recommended are:

1. Break 100 Now: From Hacker to Golfer in 90 Days – authored by Mike Adams. Mr. Adams applies a non-technical practical approach focused on strategies to improve your score. Designed for the beginner and novice golfer but also valuable to an experienced player.

2. Golf is Not a Game of Perfect – by Dr. Bob Rotella. Improvement of scores by a focus on the psychological aspects of the game.

3. Turning Three Shots into Two- by Bob Moretti and Mike Stachura. A focus on the short game by a leading PGA Instructor.

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Sep 01

Golf is one of the most complex sports that one can take up; easy to pick up, but close to impossible to master. For many people, improving at the game of golf is a life goal. While it isn’t logical to expect one to be able to get out onto the golf course every day, there are plenty of ways that you can improve your game while staying within the boundaries of your home.

One of the best ways to do so is to take advantage of golf video tips. Gold video tips can help you to learn more about the game so that you are more confident the next time you’re on the course. When it comes to improving at golf, golf video tips are always helpful.

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Aug 31

Most professionals can play in rainy weather. They can tolerate cold weather and endure very hot temperatures. When it comes to strong, gusting winds, professionals start crying that conditions are so unfair and the wind makes it impossible to hit a good shot. That is nonsense. The spoiled primadonnas that professional golfers have become, should take a lesson from some of the great golfers of the past. Bobby Jones never complained it was too windy. Instead he made adjustments to compensate for the wind. One tip is to try to keep the ball flight low. Also you will need to change your normal club selection depending on the strength and direction of the wind. With the wind, use a shorter, more lofted club. Against the wind, a longer, less lofted club is appropriate.

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Aug 30

Everything begins with the golf grip. If you do not have a good grip, you won’t be able to consistently hit good shots. The grip allows you to take the club back properly, bring it down in the right arc and release the club head through the ball. You can practice making a good grip without a golf club. Simply extend your arms, hold your hands flat and place the pinky of your right hand on top of the index finger of your left hand. Slowly allow your pinky to fall between your right hand’s index and middle fingers. Interlock it by curling it up against the top of your left hand. Now, curl all the rest of your fingers as if you were making a fist. That is the basic grip.

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Aug 28

If you want to improve your golf game, one of the quickest ways that you can better your game is to seek out professional golf instruction. Professional golf instruction from a good teacher will help you to learn proper fundamentals and learn how to correct your flaws. Not only this, but you will have immediate feedback as to what you did wrong when you hit a bad shot.

Professional golf instructors can be found at almost all country clubs. Another place to find instructors is at golf stores. Often these places have teachers that can be seen on an hourly basis. Also, you can use the internet to find professional golf instruction. Many teachers have posted videos at online that share tips and lessons that you can view from your computer.

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Aug 26

One of the most popular golf aids is a golf swing trainer. Some of them are amazing and so effective that they are worth every penny. The problem is that there are so many on the market, and it’s difficult to identify the golf swing trainer that’s right for you. Research is the key. Don’t simply jump in.

Read all the reviews you can get your hands on. Speak to the pros and the attendants at the pro shop at your course. Then, when you’ve settled on a few, go to a sports store that has them, and try it. This is important because even the good ones are not for everyone and can prove to be uncomfortable for you. Plan to spend several hundred dollars. You can get them for less but will usually wind up regretting the cheap quality and workmanship.

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Aug 25

While most of us break our golf swing down to its finest components, most of us do not pay enough attention to golf swing tempo. Think of golf swing tempo as the glue that holds all of those moving pieces together. If tempo is off, even good technique results in poor drives. In fact, most advanced instruction focuses on golf swing tempo more than any other aspect.

If you have inconsistencies in your golf swing, chances are the problem is with tempo. Seek an instructor to help you out with this. They can define a cadence that you can practice. Then, just as you have spent hours practicing the component techniques, you must practice the cadence to ensure that it all works together in one fluid motion. You’ll be amazed at the dramatic improvement this has on your swing.

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Aug 24

Seniors looking to improve their play require golf instruction geared to their specific needs. While many older golfers can still outplay golfers twenty years younger, they no longer can hit the ball as far as they used to when they were younger. To compensate for the loss of power, most good senior golfers have to improve their accuracy, particularly around the green. So, Seniors should focus their attention on the short term. A useful senior golf lesson would include instruction of pitching, chipping and putting. Escaping from a sandtrap and hitting a wedge shot from 80 yards or so are two more possible areas that could be addressed. By improving your skills around the green, you might very well make up a few strokes you loose because of not being able to hit the ball very far.

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Aug 20

Historically, golf instruction has been always been run from a male viewpoint. Because ladies are different, both in physical and psychological aspects, look for a golf instruction program that presents golf from a woman’s perspective.

The first lessons should be designed for women who have very little knowledge about the game. These lessons should cover such fundamentals as the object of the game, how to keep score, proper equipment, etiquette on the golf course, appropriate clothing to wear on a golf course, the rules of golf, and definitions of golf terms.

The lessons that would follow in a golf instruction program designed for ladies should then explain such concepts as stance, set-up, pre-shot routines, and how the club impacts the ball. Drills in basic skills should also be included.

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