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  • 2009
    • July
      • Swinging Inside Boosts Yardage
        07/13/09
        Hitting for distance makes golf more enjoyable. Whether you have a low golf handicap or a high one, belting a 250-yard drive is a lot more fun than squeaking out a 190-yard drive. Hitting the long ball off the tee or from the fairway also changes the game strategically, especially when it comes to t

      • Improve Your Golf Putting
        07/13/09
        If you're a golfer who consistently shoots over 100, and are looking to break through, chances are the only thing that is stopping you is that you need to improve your putting. Forget about spending more time t the driving range, putting improvement should be at the top of your "to do"

      • Lower Your Golf Handicap Fast - Improve 5 Strokes With These 3 Tips!
        07/13/09
        Do you want to learn how to lower your golf handicap fast? As we all know golf is a very fun game, but can really be tense when you are not playing well. Here I am going to show you three ways that you can improve your swing fast and start playing better golf today!

        1. The first thing tha

  • 2008
    • April
      • Lower Back Exercises for Golf
        04/23/08
        These preventative steps incorporate a series of golf fitness flexibility and strength exercises. The goal of these exercises is to create the supportive base in terms of flexibility and strength within the musculature of the lower back to support the golf swing.

        First and foremost the pr

      • Golf 101 - Learning the Game
        04/02/08
        When I decided to take up golf, I was told, "you'll either love it or you'll hate it". I was somewhat familiar with the game but I had never actually played. My husband, who is an avid golfer, had tried for years to get me to play. He knew if I just tried it, I would love it. I f

    • March
      • Learning the Basics of Golf
        03/11/08
        Learning to swing is the single hardest thing in my career. We never have the perfect golf swing. It is just not possible. Luckily enough, you do not need the perfect golf swing. Your swing does not even need to be exceptionally brilliant and amazing. You just need to be able to swing naturally and

      • Golf Clubs - A Beginners Guide To The Basic Set Of Clubs
        03/01/08
        Having a good set of golf clubs helps players of all ages and perhaps has the greatest impact on beginners. A standard set of golf clubs includes a putter, irons and woods. The United States Golf Association (USGA) allows for up to 14 golf clubs in any given golf bag. A typical golf bag will likely

    • February
      • Great Golf Vacations In La Quinta California
        02/23/08
        If you really love the game of golf then you really need to book one of the great golf vacations in La Quinta California. The Palm Springs area hosts more than 120 quality golf courses and many are considered world class. When people who love the game of golf retire they move to La Quinta area. Famo

      • Golf Stretches to Improve Your Game
        02/20/08
        The amateur golfer can improve their ability to execute the golf swing, complete a full shoulder turn, generate more clubhead speed, and hit more accurate shots with improved flexibility. The process an amateur golfer can improve their flexibility is through golf stretches.

        Before providi

      • Golf Tips For Beginners - Putting Tips
        02/17/08
        Often we tend to remember the driver tee off that did not cross the ladies tee, the duffed shot that took out an excessively large divot from the fairway, or the OB tee offs. If we're serious about our scores, then we also need to remember that one of the most important clubs in our bag is the

      • Golf Tips For Beginners - 3 Tips On The Golf Back Swing
        02/15/08
        The backswing initiates the entire golf swing. A good back swing will allow us a consistent timing and be able to return the club face to the ball consistently. Here are 3 tips that will allow you to develop a smooth backswing.

        Tip #1: Allow your forearm muscles to relax and your arms to

      • Finding the Perfect Putter
        02/11/08
        It's a truism to say that you drive for show, but putt for dough. Whether you can perform a tour-worthy 28 putts a round, or putt way over par, the putter is your most used club. We will help you choose the right putter for your game, with guidelines on weighting, feel and alignment so you can

      • Golf Etiquette - Your Guide to Proper Golfing Etiquette
        02/04/08
        Golf etiquette is more than just a handshake before and after a match, it is however more or less common sense and having due consideration for others on the golf course. Before stepping onto a golf course you should be aware of a few simple rules, to help you here is a short guide to proper golfing

    • January
      • Beginner Golf Tips - Common Short Game Errors
        01/17/08
        The short game can be the most tedious part of golf. It requires the greatest amount of accuracy and precision. The drive can be a good hit as long as it lands a decent distance anywhere on the fairway. On the other hand, a chip is only good if it lands within a five foot radius of the pin. A putt i

      • What Are the Best Exercises for Golfers
        01/12/08
        Before providing a set of exercises to utilize in the improvement of your game. We must first understand what comprises the golf swing from a biomechanical perspective. It is a functional athletic movement, utilizing the entire body in the execution of it. It is a "feet to fingertips" move

      • You Can Make or Break Your Golf Swing With Proper Club Face Alignment
        01/03/08
        Proper alignment of the club face plays a major role in determining the behavior of every golf shot you make. This alignment is critical because if the face of the golf club is offset to the left or right of your target at impact, the natural reactions to the ball's flight path will cause error

  • 2007
    • December
      • Grand Cayman Golf Vacations
        12/22/07
        The Cayman Islands are definitely one of the best destinations when it comes to golf vacations. This trio of tiny islands in the Caribbean is home to some of the world's greatest reefs and walls. Because of its underwater treasures, the Cayman Islands have earned its reputation of being one of

      • Get the Most From Your Equipment
        12/17/07
        Professional golfers take meticulous care of their equipment. That's how important they feel it is to their games. Playing for prize money instead of a golf handicap, the pros can't afford to have their clubs-or any of their equipment-working poorly or not at all. With hundreds of thousand

    • November
      • The Cons of Golf
        11/29/07
        Most people know all about the great things golf does for a person, like exercise and stress relief. But the dark side of golf is often something that people choose to be rather selective about and choose to ignore. This dark side can include a lot of aspects that can cause a normal person to be dri

      • Golf Jargon - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know
        11/16/07
        Address: The manner in which a golf player positions his or her body right before hitting the ball. Everyone has a unique address.

        Alignment: The alignment describes the manner in which you aim the clubface and line up your body at address.

        Amateur: Amateurs are golf players th

      • How To Correct A Golf Slice - Is It Your Grip?
        11/03/07
        The grip is one of the absolute fundamentals of the golf swing. It is the only point of contact your body has with any part of the club and so having the grip is crucially important from the outset. You may have the best posture, stance and have a great swing but if there are fundamental flaws in yo

    • October
      • Golfers - Finding Your Way Out Of The Sand Trap
        10/17/07
        The sand trap is the nemesis of the golfer. Sand traps are also referred to as bunkers. There's more than one way to get out of the sand, and knowing a few different ways are important because no matter good you are, it's inevitable that you will find yourself stuck in the bunker. Often wh

    • September
      • Minnesota Golf Courses - Territory Golf Club in St Cloud
        09/07/07
        What you will notice when you arrive at Territory Golf Club and make your way to the clubhouse is a rolling prairie landscape. What you will also notice is wetlands and streams running through the property. What you won't notice is an abundance of trees. This is what you see about the property

    • August
      • How to Draw and Fade a Golf Ball
        08/31/07
        If you learn how to draw and fade a golf ball you will have added two extremely useful shots to your armory. Not only that, but it will give you an insight into how to control or cure a slice, should you ever develop one. The slice is the bane of any golfer’s game, yet the draw and fade are nothing

      • Golf Tournaments - How to Run a Tournament
        08/22/07
        One of the most pleasant events that you can participate in is a golf tournament. It is also one of the most challenging, as a lot goes into the planning of this event that you may not be aware of. With golf being as well-liked as it is, many businesses and charities are using tournaments as a way t

      • How To Play Golf From Uneven Lies
        08/14/07
        Hitting the ball from uneven lies is one of the hardest things to do in golf and is one of the reasons why golf is so hard. Once you get out on the course, it is not flat like the driving range, and in order to shoot low scores and save as many strokes as possible you must know how to play form unev

      • So You Want To Play Golf? There Are Three You Should Consider Before hitting the fairway
        08/07/07
        Whether you want to be the next Tiger Woods, play with some friends on Saturday afternoon or simply go for a leisurely walk while striking a ball, there are a few questions you should ask yourself before you start playing Golf. Below is a list of ten things you need to consider.

        1. Why do

      • Your Play Around The Green Can Make or Break Your Score
        08/02/07
        It's by far the most crucial part of the game of golf. And it's known as the short game. Whether it's an approach shot, a chip shot, or a putt, if you don't have that part of you game dialed in, it's almost impossible to shoot a good score. The bad part is that the short gam

    • July
      • Why I Hate Golf - But Love It Too
        07/25/07
        Watching The Open, the oldest and most prestigious tournament in golf, always makes me think about the level of my own play.

        It would at best be described as 'poor'. I'd hate to think how it would be described at worst, but let's just say there are only 2 friends who a

      • Angles = Leverage, Leverage = Power, Power = Distance, No Angles, No leverage, No Power, No Distance
        07/19/07
        Golf instruction is based on the need to know doctrine.

        It is also based on the goal of the student. Some times getting the ball in the air is good enough. And so when you take a golf lesson and learn to do that, well, you are done. Good!!

        Some of you, however, have higher aspi

      • How to Develop Your Preshot Routine.
        07/14/07
        In any sport the athlete's preparation before starting the activity is the key to success and allows for more consistency. A common complaint from golfers is that they are inconsistent in their game. For most of these golfers the solution lies not in changing their swing but in adjusting their

      • Hello From Orlando: Golf In Orlando - Playing Links-style At The Royal St. Cloud - Unpretentious Golf At Its Best.
        07/11/07
        For a real links-style golf experience we discovered the Royal St. Cloud Golf Links, located in St. Cloud, about 25 minutes southeast of the Orlando airport or the Disney area. The Royal St. Cloud Links greet you with a rolling layout of links-style fairways, punctuated by classic links bunkers that

      • Improving your short game, secrets to playing golf.
        07/07/07
        How many times have you had an excellent drive followed by an equally excellent approach shot only to be disappointed by your chip/pitch/sand shot and/or 3-putt effort? The short game (putting, chipping, pitching and sand play) accounts for about 80 percent of your total score. These skills are too

      • Scottsdale is a Favorite Destination for Golfers.
        07/01/07
        You can't talk about Scottsdale without talking about golf. With over 300 days of sunshine and warm weather, beautiful scenery, and fabulous hotels, Scottsdale, Arizona is known as a preeminent vacation destination in the world for golf. There are over 50 golf courses in Scottsdale and more tha

    • June
      • Golf and Your Kids.
        06/27/07
        So, you think your little guy might be the next Tiger Woods? If you think your child has a propensity for golf, or if you have a love for the game that you want to share, how can you best teach your youngster the game? How can you tell that they are ready to learn? What age is best to start a child

      • Golf Chip Shot - Tips.
        06/21/07
        How’s your golf chip shot? You don’t need to be a golf theorist to know that the short game is the key (and often the downfall) of your golf score. This is especially true when it comes to putting, but also true when it comes to getting the ball on the green: chipping. Leaving a drive thirty feet sh

      • Secrets To Working The Ball.
        06/16/07
        Players who know how to shape their shots have a significant advantage scoring-wise over those who don't. Shaping your shots not only reduces scores and golf handicaps, it dramatically alters the way you play the game. So if you're serious about improving your game, you must learn how to s

      • 10 Years Of Looking At The Hole While Putting.
        06/09/07
        I have been using this method of looking at the hole for "Putting" for the past 10 years and for me there is no better way!

        I first started using this unique putting method after reading a book by Tim Gallwey called the Inner Game of Golf. Still my favourite book on "How to

      • Golf Putting Tips - Simple Golf Putting Tips to Lower Your Golf Score.
        06/05/07
        Golf putting tips are a vital component when it comes to lowering your golf score. Gold has an almost endless supply of aspects to the game that you can improve upon. However, the quickest and easiest way to lower your golf score is by improving your putting. So what are some golf putting tips you c

      • Practice Makes Perfect - But Only If You Practice Correctly.
        06/02/07
        Most golfers completely waste their time and their money when they visit the driving range.

        Don't get me wrong! I have nothing against driving ranges - they are great places to practice your golf.
        But you have to practice properly!

        Whenever I go to the range, I see go

    • May
      • A Closer Look At Tiger Woods Golf Swing.
        05/31/07
        Golfers didn't used to focus so much on fitness as part of their golf training. It seemed unnecessary to spend your time doing stretches and exercises that worked out parts of the body that weren't "golf-specific."

        Then, along came a 20-year-old kid who blew all these

      • How to Cure a Golf Hook.
        05/27/07
        A hook is a dreadful thing to be susceptible to in golf, and if you know how to cure a golf hook, that is one less of the major serious golf problems that you need no longer dread.

        Like a slice, a hook is cause by you putting a sideways spin on the ball when you hit it, but while a slice

      • Why Use The Old Forward Press?
        05/25/07
        The forward press in the golf swing has been used by all the old famous golfers but some how has lost it's use especially in these modern days. Since it is not "fashionable" many golfers are actually afraid to use it as they may appear some what strange to their golfing buddies... bec

      • Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort Boasts Three Pete Dye Masterpiece Las Vegas Golf Courses.
        05/22/07
        Pete Dye twirled his golf design magic three times here at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. The Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort is a multiple winner of VegasGolfer Magazine's Best overall experience category as voted on by readers. Also, Golf Digest awarded 4.5 stars to each of three courses: Snow Mo

      • How to Introduce Kids to Playing Golf.
        05/19/07
        OK - you love to go golfing and you always, well almost always, have a great time on the course. Getting outdoors in the sunshine, on beautiful park-like grounds does something to remind you how much fun life can be. You've thought about it - wouldn't it be great to share the experience wi

      • The Ultimate Hybird Club 'Irresistable'.
        05/15/07
        The hybrid golf club is also referred to as a utility club and is a relatively recent addition to the variety of golf clubs golfers can choose from. They are growing in popularity because they are designed to be easier to hit for recreational golfers. In fact, they are easier to hit for all golfers

      • How to Determine Your Golf Handicap.
        05/12/07
        Your golf handicap is calculated with a formula that averages how a player should be able to play better than par.

        There are two slightly different ways to calculate your handicap which I detail below.

        A wide spread belief amongst golfers is that a player's handicap is the

      • In Golf, It's Now Hip to be Square.
        05/08/07
        The new rage for 2007 is square headed drivers. Every manufacturer is scrambling to release their version of the square head. But is it really "hip to be square"? or is this just another marketing gimmick promising everyone straighter drives on the golf course.

        To really know, y

      • Golf Etiquette - How To Be A Gentleman On A Golf Course.
        05/01/07
        Golf is considered a gentleman's game and has always been associated with prestige and the elite. As such, there are certain unwritten rules pertaining to the game of golf. Of course these are not hard and fast rules which affect the game directly, but more of good etiquette when playing golf.

    • April
      • Golf in San Diego.
        04/28/07
        If you live in a cold climate and crave the sun, you might decide to head out to sunny San Diego for your next vacation. You can enjoy the many beaches and luxuriate in the climate, which is similar to what you would find in the Mediterranean. Best of all, if you are a golf lover, you can combine yo

      • Learn How to Chip Like A Golf Champ.
        04/25/07
        Drive for show and putt for dough. I'm sure you've heard that phrase before. You can probably expand that just a bit and include your entire short game in the dough part. And that means learning to chip like a pro. So how do you improve your golf chipping game to take strokes off your scor

      • Golf's Rich Glossary of Terms.
        04/20/07


        The game of golf has been around for more than 250 years and during that time it has accrued a lot to terms to describe the game and the people who play it. If you are new to the game you probably are lost for words or at least golf words. Here is a list terms or a glossary of golf words

      • Book a Las Vegas Golf Vacation.
        04/15/07
        If you live in the United States and find yourself working long hours with little time to splurge on yourself, you are not alone. On average, Americans work more days and more hours per day than in many countries in the world. So, when it is time to kick back and get away from it all, booking a Las

      • The US Open Golf Tournament.
        04/14/07
        The US Open Golf Tournament has a long history beginning with the first US Open's Men's Championship, which was held on a nine-hole course in Newport, Rhode Island on October 4, 1895. This tournament, which is now held annually in the month of June, once had a wide variety of both professi

      • The History of Golf.
        04/12/07
        Where does golf come from? Golf has become popular all over the world. Yet, where its ancient roots are located is still up for debate.

        Most people and devoted golf historians consider Scotland to be the original country where our current game of golf came from and was later developed. Ho

      • How Would You Like To Have Some Serious "POP" in Your Golf Swing?
        04/09/07
        My Friends know me as a fairly long hitter.

        I swing hard to get maximum clubhead speed.

        Because I swing hard, it is sometimes difficult to stay in sequence.

        That means that at impact it not exactly perfect. Or better said, it was yet another miss-hit.

        A mi

      • South Carolina Golf.
        04/06/07
        Many South Carolina golf courses fixate on how many rounds are played, shirts are sold or meals are served. On a recent visit to the area, I came across one that cares about making every round of golf, as well as your entire visit unforgettable.

        First of all, while this course was set in

      • Golf - Common Mistakes To Avoid And Improve Your Game Guaranteed.
        04/05/07
        How many golf games have you played and sent the ball into the woods. While searching through those woods to find the ball it must cross your mind about a way to improve your game. The key to this is really quite simple. The key is finding the right golf swing instructions which will help you learn

    • March
      • Controlling Ballflight Trajectory.
        03/31/07
        We've all been in a situation where we've had to alter our normal shot. Maybe we were too close to a group of overhanging branches that prevented us from reaching the fairway in one hot. Or maybe we were behind a clump of trees that blocked our way to the green. Whatever the case, we were

      • Playing Golf - A Wonderful Sport You Will Enjoy.
        03/29/07
        Golf is a wonderful sport and many people enjoy playing it. There are those who had learnt the sport and enjoyed it for a lifetime. Though no one has ever completely mastered it, many people are constantly striving to improve their skills and at the same time have great fun playing it. There are man

      • Ben Hogan's Secret.
        03/23/07
        All great golfers have one move they consider the key to their swings. Jack Nicklaus, a great ball striker turns his head slightly to the right just before starting his takeaway. That move triggers his swing, enabling him to strike the ball powerfully. If you research the issue, as I once had a stud

      • Hitting Draw And Fade Shots.
        03/21/07
        Many amateur golfer feel that draw and fade shots are beyond them. Although we’ve all seen professional players perform draw and fade shots at will many golfers think its one of the skills that separated pro’s from amateurs. Actually draw and fade shots are quite simple skills to master.

      • Grooved Golf Swing Series - Putting - A Wealth Of Putting Golf Tips For You.
        03/16/07
        Sometimes we all have a sort of aversion for the golf hole. We see it, but somehow it seems impossible to get the ball to fall. It is not a matter of hitting the ball too hard, or off line. It is one of those times when the ball just will not fall into the hole. Has this ever happened to you?
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      • Minnesota Golf Resorts.
        03/13/07
        Minnesota is a fantastic place to play golf. The many fine Minnesota golf resorts located in various parts of the state are perfect destinations for your summer get-away. Listing all the Minnesota golf resorts and their amenities would be quite lengthy and the space of this article does not permit t

      • Getting The Most From Your Driver.
        03/10/07
        Other than your putter, the club in your golf bag that exerts the most influence on your golf game is your driver.

        As you well know, a good drive sets the tone for the hole (as does the inverse). Once off the tee box, will you be ‘taking your medicine’ as you chip out of the woods and bac

      • Meet The Real Phil Mickelson.
        03/09/07
        I have been a fan of Phil Mickelson's for a very long time. He's one of those golfers that I've pulled for for years and have always assumed he was a a nice guy considering how polite and nice he seems on television. Back in 2004, I was at the Masters on Sunday when he won his first M

      • Palm Springs - Palm Desert Golf Vacations
        03/04/07
        It’s no wonder that most think of Palm Springs as a golfer’s paradise. With well over thirty challenging regulation courses, comfortable winter temperatures, world-class resorts and a dry climate to play in, there are few places that can hope to rival Palm Springs for a Golf Vacation destination. Pu

    • February
      • Golf Putting Tips For Golfers Of Every Level
        02/27/07
        Everybody needs to work on their putts. I don't care how long you've been playing golf, or what kind of pro you are. We all need to practice putting. Here are some tips from the pros that will help you get your putting up to par. Try some of these and see what works best!

        - Alwa

      • Billy Casper Interview.
        02/22/07
        The golf business has taken me to many wonderful places and put me in front of lots of really ‘cool’ people. Recently I had both the honor and privilege of spending some time with golf legend and Hall of Famer - Billy Casper. Billy was as delightful and courteous as any man I have ever met. He took

      • Fitness Tips That Can Help Your Golf Game.
        02/18/07
        If you're really looking for more consistancy in your golf swing then stretching exercises that are "golf specific" will help your shoulders a lot! These types of fitness stretch exercises are designed to specifically help your back and rotator cuff area.

        By stretching thes

      • Grooved golf Swing Series: How Grain Factors On A Green Can Affect Your Put And How To Read Them.
        02/13/07
        This is something that was a bit of a mystery to me in my early days. I would hear people talking about the grain on the green and how the ball would go fast if the grain was leaning towards the hole and how the ball would not reach the hole if one was putting against the grain unless this factor wa

      • Golf Swing Ease-Warm Up For Tee Time!
        02/09/07
        Warm-Up before You Tee Off - Your golf swing is directly related to your physical condition and the state of preparedness of your body. Given the sedentary lifestyles of many amateur golfers it is crucial to warm-up and stretch prior to tee off. A little dynamic exercise including forward and backwa

      • Getting Ready for The Masters Tournament 2007.
        02/05/07
        Usually referred to as The Masters, it is one of the four championships in professional golf. The men’s tournament is probably the first that happens every year. Final rounds usually occur in April, almost always on the second Sunday of that month. What makes this championship unique is that it happ

      • Kauai Golf.
        02/02/07
        Kauai offers some of the best golf courses in Hawaii and maybe the world. These golf courses are among the most challenging courses in the world. Apart from several outstanding resort courses, simple golf courses are also available that attract golfers from around the world. Probably it is the inspi

    • January
      • Golf as a Business Tool.
        01/31/07
        Two of my passions in life are sales and golf, so why not mix business with pleasure? Those of you who are golf fanatics and business men (and women), and you know who you are, probably already know and understand the subtle nuances that the game of golf has in common with the sales process.
      • Amateur Golf Tours - On The Road To Professional Golf.
        01/29/07
        Amateur golfers, to define them in a nutshell, would be among the more complex breeds of athlete because of the general indistinctness of what they are attempting to do. While many onlookers may not grasp the notion of what it means to pursue this passion through the amateur golf tour circuit, other

      • Arizona Golf is a Great Choice.
        01/26/07
        There are a ton of great golf locations around the country. One of these is Arizona in the Southwest US. Great climate and an abundance of golf resorts are a great combination. If you are planning a golf vacation in Arizona you might find it difficult to decide where to go because of the abundance o

      • Golf Can Be Healthy and Fun.
        01/23/07
        A lot of people don't play golf because they have never played before and don't think that they would like the game or that they would be good at it. That is one of the things that I like about golf; you don't have to be a scratch golfer to enjoy the game. If you are looking for a hob

      • Public Golf courses: Is it o.k. to act like the public?
        01/20/07
        I've played golf on public courses since I was 11 years old. I love the game and I know you do too. For the vast majority of us, we get our start and maybe even our finish on Public golf courses. Shoot, if it weren't for public courses, we'd be back in the days when pretty much only t

      • Golf Tips: How To Play The Sand Shot.
        01/18/07
        A very frequently asked question indeed; how to play the sand shot or the bunker shot.

        Before we get to the bunker play tips, I have to preface what you are about to read with but one word... practice. Once you get the basics (which are forthcoming) you've got to take the time to pr

      • Golf Tips For Beginners.
        01/16/07
        The game of golf is played on a golf course, which is basically a large grassy landscape, consisting of lakes, trees, and small hilly mounds and is part of the way the game is played. A typical golf course has either nine-holes or eighteen holes.

        To play the game, a player would require g

      • Stop Trying To Hit The Ball.
        01/13/07
        Many of my golf clients spend a lot of time and money developing solid swing mechanics. As a result, they work hard on their swings and constantly focus on trying to make it better and better. While hard work and effort toward any goal is extremely important it is not the most efficient way to hit a

      • Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations.
        01/10/07
        Vacation time is here! Pack up your clothes. Pack up your shoes. Pack up your toothbrush, toothpaste, and some sunscreen. And, of course, don't forget to pack the most important thing of all: your golf bag. Let's take a look at some things to consider when planning the golf vacation of you

      • Benefits Of Golf.
        01/08/07
        There is absolutely no doubt that golf is sweeping the world off its feet. There are many who believe that no major social gathering is complete without a golf outing; that no major convention is complete without a golf tournament; and some major weddings must schedule prenuptial tee-off times for t

      • Golf - Using The Chip Shot To Lower Your Score.
        01/04/07
        Did you know that approximately 75% of all golf shots are made from within 120 yards of the pin. In essence, this means that your ability to hit a good chip shot can have a marked effect on your final score for a round.

        If you're confused by terms, a chip shot is a low trajectory sho

      • 9 Golf Swing Instructions That You Can Use On Your Way to Being a Pro.
        01/03/07
        A golf swing can either make or break your game. More than anything, in fact, this is the most important part of any golf game - more than the clubs, the ball, even the course. It is your swing that will determine the height, speed, and distance of the ball, along with the direction.

        If y

  • 2006
    • December
      • Take Your Two Putts To A Better Score.
        12/29/06
        Half of all strokes taken to achieve par over 18 holes are figured to be taken in putting mode. That's right, golf holes are designed for you to get the ball into the hole with just two putts on average. Sure makes things sound a little easier, doesn't it? You don't really have to wor

      • You and Your Caddie.
        12/26/06
        In golf, once you leave the clubhouse, you are alone. Well, that is not entirely true. You have your caddie to help you. Here are some of the things caddie can do to help your game.

        A caddie will help you carry your golf clubs. This is probably the most common job a caddie is presumed to

      • Golf Course Anger Management 101.
        12/20/06
        John is a wonderful person at home and at work but not on the golf course links. He has 2 daughters ages 3 and 8 that he dotes on constantly. He plays games and dolls with them and genuinely enjoys it. He is very much in love with his wife of 10 years and can't wait for date nights on Fridays.

      • Grooved Golf Swing Series: Your Ball is Up Against the Front Face of the Bunker - What Now?
        12/18/06
        You have hit into a bunker but it is not until you reach it that you find your ball has stopped right against the front face or wall. The ball has just run over the front edge of the bunker and has not moved forward at all.

        At first glance there is no room for a back stroke, and you wonde

      • Key Essentials Of Your Golf Game: The Grip And The Stance.
        12/16/06
        The Grip

        The grip is all important. It controls the height, length and direction of your shots and can make or break your game. Rest the clubhead on the ground, with the bottom groove facing your target. Hang the left hand loosely beside the club before folding it over to take hold of the

      • Lower Your Golf Score ... Try Playing From The Short Grass.
        12/14/06
        Seriously folks, how often do you birdie or even par a hole after you have launched your tee shot off into the trees or somewhere else in trouble?

        Yeah… me either.

        Hitting the fairway with a good degree of consistency off the tee is a key to playing a good round of golf. For th

      • Golf – Learn And Enjoy - Part II.
        12/12/06
        Having warmed up on the driving range, tried your hand at a round on your local course and put in an hour or so on the putting green, you are probably now hooked. So, what do you do next?

        Well, still resisting the temptation to rush out and spend hundreds on clothing and your own set of g

      • Golf - Learn And Enjoy - Part I.
        12/08/06
        The game of golf, or "gowf", is generally agreed to have started in Scotland during the fifteenth century and to have been formally established in 1744 when the Company of Gentlemen Golfers met in Edinburgh and set down the first formal rules of the game.

        Today golf is the most

    • November
      • Golfers: Make the Mid Irons Payoff.
        11/30/06
        I have always liked the medium irons, the four-, five-, and six-, for they are the clubs which come into use so often in tournament play. Also, the five-iron is the dividing iron between the medium and short irons, and it is an excellent club to practice with when learning the iron game. It has just

      • The Cheapest Myrtle Beach Golf Packages.
        11/27/06
        A visit to beautiful Myrtle Beach is well worth the trip. I don't receive anything from them for writing this article but I beckon you to listen up close. The folks at Myrtle Beach continually come together to offer Golf Packages for those who enjoy the sport as both a vacationer or as a profes

      • Simple Techniques That Will Shave Strokes Off Your Game And Improve Your Golf Swing.
        11/21/06
        As an amateur golfer you'll get plenty of advice on improving your golf swing; some of it good and some of it not so good. It never fails to amaze me the number of times a golfer will seek advice on a particular area but not practice the new technique. Practice is the key to improving your golf

      • The 10 Most Popular Golf Cities in the United States.
        11/17/06
        Call them the best of the best, the elite, or the Green Berets of U.S. golf cities.

        The ten cities on this list all have one thing common. They occur on more top-ten golf destination lists than all other cities in the U.S. How do I know this? By way of research ... lots of tedious, time-c

      • Best Golf Balls – Are There Such Things?
        11/13/06
        Every golfer has his own opinion of what the best golf balls are. The best golf balls are not necessarily the highest priced, nor those that come top in the ‘experts’ reviews. To many, the best golf balls are those with which they scored their lowest ever score, or hit a hole in one. Many who had a

      • Playing Target Golf.
        11/06/06
        Golf is a target game. That's why golfers pick targets before hitting the ball. Maybe it's a distant tree, a telephone pole, or a church steeple, whatever it is, we all have some idea of where we want to hit the ball. These targets are directional goals and we need them to minimize scores.

      • How To Choose A Great Pair Of Golf Shoes - Essential To Your Golf Success.
        11/01/06
        So you decided to start playing golf, and be the next Tiger Woods? Well, you're mot alone. Golf's popularity is exploding, and not only in the US. This great game is one of the most challenging and rewarding ones around. It gives all of us the opportunity to see who we really are. If you p

    • October
      • Extend Your Golf Season With An Artificial Putting Green.
        10/29/06
        Always wanted a backyard golf green in Miami? Artificial putting greens are just like the real thing you'll find at any course in West Palm Beach

        There is nothing ‘artificial' about artificial putting greens anymore. You are going to have to completely reprogram your view of wha

      • Bunker Play Can Be Child's Play By Following A Few Simple Rules.
        10/25/06
        So you're approach shot to the green has landed in a bunker? This need not result and yet another bogey on your card. In fact, ask any professional golfer and they will tell you that it most cases they would prefer to be in the bunker than the greenside rough. Unless, of course that bunker is a

      • What Is The Structure Of A Golf Course?
        10/20/06
        Often having been considered an elite sporting activity in the past, golf is now an increasingly popular sport across all segments of society. Golf is a ball game that does not use a fixed playing area. Instead, it is played on a tract of land known as the golf course. There are over 25, 000 golf co

      • Simple Golf Secret to Lower Your Handicap.
        10/13/06
        Keep your eye firmly on the ball for every shot and watch your handicap drop like a stone.

        Mystery writers know they must grab the readers attention right off and hold it until the very end. You must do the same with the ball - keep your attention focused on it through the entire shot, un

      • Don't Let The Wind - Blow Your Game Away.
        10/09/06
        Sure it’s nice to head out to the golf course on a beautifully tranquil day where it’s easy figure your yardages and be confident in your club selection. Unfortunately, however, Mother Nature isn’t always so accommodating and you’ll find yourself having to deal with a bit of wind.

        When yo

      • Golf Tips for Bunker Shots
        10/04/06
        Bunkers are not there to catch bad shots.

        Bunkers exist to punish shots that are not quite good enough.

        Bunkers cause all sorts of swearing and mental anguish. Just the opposite is needed.

        Many golfers turn to rage, rush to the bunker, jump in and swing wildly just t

    • September
      • #1 Way to Deal with Nerves in Golf.
        09/30/06
        If you've golfed competitively you've no doubt had nerves affect your game! When I say competitively I don't just mean competing on a professional or mini-tour. If you have a $5 bet with a colleague or friend it's still competitive! Whether you're a 27 handicap or scratch yo

      • Set A Good Tempo For A Perfect Golf Swing.
        09/26/06
        Tempo must be the overanalyzed aspect of a golf swing. Why? It is because the concept of tempo is not constant. In reality, there is not one perfect tempo to follow. As you can observe, all the greatest golf players in the world have different tempos, but they are equally successful.

        But

      • Lower Your Scores In Golf: Putting Practice Pays Off.
        09/22/06
        How many times have you gotten to the green in regulation only to "three-jack" your putts and walk off with bogey or worse? I have done it more times than I want to think and it is humiliating to say the least!

        I have alway looked at putting practice as boring, so I never use to

      • Golf Jokes
        09/17/06
        Water Hazard

        A golfer tried three straight times to hit a golf ball over the inlet of water between him and the green. But each time the ball splashes into the drink. In utter frustration the golfer said, "Caddie, take my clubs on in, I'm going to jump into the water and drown m

      • Golf Tips - Top 10.
        09/14/06
        I hope you enjoy my golf playing tips. This is my top 10 list of sorts; it contains helpful insights into the game of golf and the psyche it requires. Remember to read this with a grain of salt (around the rim preferably).

        1) This is a game, only a game, it is not war and your neighbor is

      • Achieving Proper Golf Stance - 5 Steps.
        09/11/06
        Having a good golf swing and making solid contact with the ball depends highly on your balance and posture when you are preparing to make a hit. You should be in the correct position before you swing and throughout the entire swing, up to the follow-through, to make sure that you do things right.
      • 5 Steps to a Stronger Backswing.
        09/07/06
        Mastering a strong backswing can make a big difference in your game. The goal is to get your hands, arms, body and clubhead positioned in such a way that you can return the club square to the ball with the maximum amount of power.

        Step #1. Check the basics before you make a swing. Is your

      • Some Definite Must Haves For All Golfers.
        09/03/06
        Golfing is definitely the "it" activity when it comes to unwinding in style. From the crisp clear air, to the astounding company of co- golfers, it really spells luxurious serendipity without the hassles of daily life. Just like many other sports, golfing also has its share of pre requisit

    • August
      • A Beginners Guide to Playing on the Course.
        08/30/06
        If you're a beginner you're probably anxious to get on a golf course and "play" the game. Why not. That's where all the fun is and where the true joy of the game is experienced. However, this can be a scary thought for a beginner for a lot of reasons. For one, you might be i

      • Play Golf And Stay Healthy.
        08/25/06
        It is generally supported that exercising can help older men feel better for themselves as it can improve their energy levels and boost their self-esteem. When British researchers compared 10 men, 55 to 65 years old who ran at least 40 miles a week, with 10 inactive men of the same age, they found t

      • Greenside Bunkers - Getting out of the Sand Golf Lesson.
        08/22/06
        I have a tip on getting out of the sand that you're just going to love not matter if you're a new golfer or if you're a +3 handicap.

        When you have a buried bunker shot, you either make a great big smash at it and the ball doesn’t move but a foot or two, or, if you happen to

      • Thoughts on Playing Your Age.
        08/18/06
        There is a saying in golf - I hope I live long enough to play my age. I’ve known a few golfers who can attest to this claim. I was reminded of this the other day while reading an obituary about a local golfer who died at the age of 95. He had been able to play his age up to four years ago, at age 91

      • Cure That Golf Slice.
        08/15/06
        Do you know what the most common problem area for the average golfer is? You probably guessed it, the dreaded slice. Most all of us have been there at one time or another. You know what I mean, you hit your tee shot and it goes further to the right than it travels down the fairway. I've even se

      • When Things Go Wrong, They Really Go Wrong.
        08/12/06
        There are lots of life lessons to be learned from golf. One lesson is, sometimes when things go wrong, they really go wrong.

        My friend and I are standing at the tee box on a 165 yard par 3. It’s not a particularly intimidating hole, but not easy either. There is a creek down in a gulley h

      • Correcting That Nasty Golf Hook.
        08/06/06
        A golf hook is when the ball strays severely from the right to the left or the left to the right. This is an error that beginners often make, but some professional players actually do it on purpose to place the ball where they really want it.

        Holding the club with a firm grip and being su

      • 15 Reasons Why Golf Is Better Than Sex.
        08/03/06
        15 - If your partner takes pictures or videotapes of you golfing, you don't have to worry about them showing up on the Internet when you become famous.

        14 - Your golf partner won't keep asking questions about other partners you've golfed with.

        13 - It's perf

      • What a Load of Golf Balls.
        08/01/06
        Through out the history of golf the golf ball has evolved more than any other piece of equipment used in the game. From the very first wooden balls followed by the feathery to the latest 4 piece, high energy core, tungsten weighted, titanium, super thin covered, go further go straighter last forever

    • July
      • Golf Club Putters: Six Factors to Consider When Selecting a Putter.
        07/29/06
        These six factors must be taken into consideration so that you make an informed choice of putter type and to make sure that it feels as it should be.

        1. The lie angle. It is an angle between the shaft and the ground. This factor determines if the putter head is sitting perfectly flat on t

      • Do Golf Lessons Really Help?
        07/27/06
        For many years I would go to Phoenix Arizona between Christmas and New Years to visit some relatives and friends. Every year my friend Ray and I would play golf at least 3 times during my stay and every year it would be a contest to see who won the most games.

        Over the years, I think we w

      • Drivers and Fairway Woods.
        07/26/06
        Whether you are a professional or an amateur golfer, Drivers and Fairway woods are the words that you must have heard thousand times. In simple words drivers are the commonly known golf sticks especially designed for short shots.

        You will find number of golf drivers in the market made up

      • Golf Basics - Build Your Foundation First.
        07/25/06
        More and more people every year get bitten by the golf bug. Golf's popularity continues to rise year after year. With more and more people becoming interested in golf, more and more people are taking their first steps in wanting to learn how to play the game.

        And the great thing is -

      • Six Steps To Sticking Your Wedge Shots.
        07/24/06
        Whether it’s the third shot on a par 5 or the second on a par 4, the full swing wedge shot is a potent short game weapon, maybe the most potent. Players with high golf handicaps hit wedge shots from the rough, a trap, or just behind the cart path. While players with low golf handicaps hit them from

      • Golf Grips and Full Release Grips.
        07/23/06
        Grips are the most important equipment of golf club. Golf grips which provides faster grip lose is considered to be best golf grips. There are different companies in the market that manufactures the golf grips keeping needs of the golfers in mind. Experts recommend frequent change of golf grips to a

      • Putting Tips for Better Golf Scores.
        07/23/06
        It's a fact that the most often used golf club in every bag, every round, is the putter. It follows that no other club in the bag is responsible for more wasted shots.

        A missed short putt is one of the only bad shots in golf that you cannot recover from. All you can do is add one to

      • How to Eliminate Your Golf Slice Quickly and Easily.
        07/23/06
        Here's a really good tip that may help you to get rid of your slice. Best of all, it's really pretty simple once you get the hang of it, and understand why it's being used.

        Chances are that you have battled with a slice at some point in your golfing days. To be completely d

      • Health Benefits to Playing Golf
        07/23/06
        Being Healthy Because of the Golf Course "Playing golf is not only physically good for you, it also releases powerful, natural, mood enhancing drugs called endorphins into your bloodstream. As long as you don't strive to play with Tiger Woods-like perfection, just having a stroll in the op