Tips on Researching Laser Rangefinders

November 24, 2009 by Jack Duncan  
Filed under Golf Equipment

As the holidays close in and the shoppers hit the stores, you may be struggling to come up with a great gift idea for someone that is difficult to shop for. Well if this person happens to be either a golfing afficionado or the great hunter, then we have a great gift idea that you might consider.

One of the most difficult things about shopping for an enthusiast of any kind is that they tend to be particular about their choice in gear and if they are like most, they probably have already purchased what they really want anyways. There are certain items though, that they might not be willing to spend the money for as they do not deem it as necessary to their sport. It would be nice to have, but not necessary.

My wife recently bought me a cool new gadget, a golf laser rangefinder. These items are used to measure the distance to various objects that you point them at. I have always seen them and kind of wanted one for myself but I wasn’t willing to spend the money on what I considered a toy. I welcomed it as a gift, but I just didn’t feel right spending my own money. If this sounds like your situation, then read on.

When trying to buy something like this, it can be a lesson in frustration. There are so many different models and features and most people don’t really know much about an item like this so its hard to get any advice from a salesperson. in my opinion, then best thing you can do with an item like this is research it online and find some quality rangefinder reviews. Locate the rangefinder that looks like it would be the right one and then purchase where you can get the best deal. My wife bought mine on Amazon and saved about 90 bucks compared to the local Bass Pro shop.

A few minutes reading the various rangefinder reviews online will turn you from an amateur to a very educated consumer. Once you’ve read what more experienced buyers of these units like and dislike about each unit, then you can make a very educated purchase decision.

After using that rangefinder that my wife bought me, I would say it might be the best gift I’ve gotten in years. It saved me a lot of steps running from one side of the fairway to the other, trying to locate marker pins, spot objects, calculate club distance etc. I would not have bought one for myself, but I am really glad she bought one for me. A great gift idea for sure.

So do your research, study up on the product, find the right rangefinder for your own situation and then make a good purchase that saves you money and is a good value. That sounds like good advice to me.

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Junior Golf Club Set

November 24, 2009 by Dominic Ferrara  
Filed under Golf Clubs

If you are into golf, your children are probably going to want to try it once in a while. Children always want to emulate their parents, and that means they are going to find interest in all of the things that they see their parents doing. If the junior’s parents play golf, the children are going to show some interest in it. You can always take them to the mini golf range, but they are going to want to try the real thing. Start out by getting them a junior golf club set and then go from there.

When you first start them out, you want to take them somewhere to get their junior golf club set that sells all types of junior golf equipment. The reason for this is that all children are different heights, obviously, and they all need different lengths. You can make sure they are getting clubs for their junior golf club set that fits their size so they can learn well. If they have the wrong sizes, they are not going to learn a good and natural swing, and that can mean they never adjust right as they grown. That can lead to frustration and a lack of interest in golf later on.

When my husband first got a junior golf clubs for my youngest daughter, he bought them one golf club at a time. This is something that many moms and dads can do, especially if money is an issue. We got her a golf bag that was just her size, and then bought her just one club. The driver was the obvious choice as the first addition to the junior golf club set that she wanted so badly. That meant she had a bag like daddy, and could go learn to drive first. They went to the driving range together and were both very happy.

If this is something you would like to do for a junior golf club set, you can then do what my husband did next. He slowly bought her one club at a time, teaching her what it was and how to use it as they went along playing the game. She only has four at this present time, but she is getting good with each of them. She is still young, but is very proud of her junior golf clubs and cant wait to make more of it. However, the problem is now that she is getting a little bigger and we may have to start all over again with a longer set of golf clubs.

You are going to find that this will be a problem for you when getting junior golf club set as well. If you have more than one child, you can simply pass them down the line. If you have just one, like we do, you may have to find a way to see what you can sell when you have to move up more sizes. If you dont care much about the price, you can always donate the junior golf club set that your child has outgrown to programs locally that get children involved in sports and physical education.

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Golfing Etiquette Basics

November 21, 2009 by Rhys Jones  
Filed under Golf Tips

Golf is a game of rules and etiquette, and it is quite important to know the essentials of golfing etiquette before you go up to the tee to play your first game of golf.

Golfing etiquette dictates that it doesn’t matter whether you are playing on your own, in a twosome or in a foursome, you must always wait your turn. You must also stay aware of the group on the next hole and wait until they are well ahead of you before hitting your ball.

Golfing etiquette also means that it is never correct to “push” the group in front of you. If you are playing with others, wait for your turn to hit the ball; never hit at the same time as another player.

While you are waiting for your turn to play, go to your ball and decide which golf club you will select and how you are going to hit the golf ball with it. This is called “ready golf” and keeps the game moving along, but don’t rush anybody, just be ready for your turn to play.

Another nice piece of golfing etiquette, especially for the novice is ‘playing through’. For example, if your team is holding up the players behind you, say because you are consistently over par, let them play through. You would simply wave them through, or if they are near enough, ask them if they would like to play through. You will never make an enemy by doing this!

When someone is making a shot, you should be behind them and you shouldn’t make a sound! It is so distracting to be just about to to tee off and just as you pull back, someone decides to jingle loose change in their pocket or noisily unwrap a piece of candy.

Replacing divots. Let’s say you are on the fairway and you hit the ball a bit thick and a clump of earth and grass goes flying, golfing etiquette says that you ought to replace it. On some courses you just put the turf back and step on it to keep it down, but on most courses, there is a sand/seed mixture on the course to put into the divot. Also, if your ball makes a deep impression when it lands on the green, you should use your divot tool to repair it.

As soon as you have completed a hole, replace the flag and leave the green as quickly as possible so that the next players can play that hole. Add up your score and write it on the scorecard when you get back to your trolley.

Of course, there are many more rules of golfing etiquette, but these simple ones will enable you to get through the course without making anyone annoyed. If we all keep to golfing etiquette we will keep the game dignified, right?

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More Power in Your Game

November 21, 2009 by Ram  
Filed under Golf Tips

GENERATE POWER AT SETUP

We all want more power and distance.  Regardless of whether you hit the ball 200 or 300 yards, adding an extra 10-15 yards to your driver gives any player confidence and a decisive advantage over the competition.  Over the years as I have taught online golf lessons, many golfers have emailed me consistently with a breakdown of distance per club.They also provide where they would like to get to; usually 10-15 yards increase off the tee and from the fairway w/ their irons. The following tip is recommended to players who want an easy way to generate greater distance off the tee.I do not recommend this set-up from the fairway or around the green, but will give you and extra 10-15 yards off the tee. The is a simple breakdown including different ways that power and distance is generated in our golf swing (I want you to understand what generates power):

  • Solid Ball Contact:  Not on heel or toe.
  • Hand Rotation through the impact zone.
  • Weight shift through the ball.
  • Follow Through position: This is more of a check point.Club face up at follow- through = less power.Club face down at follow-through = greater power.

Problem Lack of distance off the tee. Solution I am going to teach you a modified set-up that will allow for maximum power generation.Normally golfers that have a slight draw generate more distance than golfers that hit a fade, so this set-up will put you in a position to hit a draw.This is also true for PGA tour playersrs.  The following, are steps to modify your set-up in order to allow for maximum distance generation:

  • Go through your normal set-up routine as we teach in the DVD.And don’t foget to bend at the hips and not the stomach.
  • Close your stance:  Move your trailing foot back so that the toes are parallel to the middle of your leading foot.
  • Put a little more weight on your front foot:  Instead of 50/50 you’ll have 60% on your leading leg and 40% of your weight on your trailing leg.  Essentially you’ll almost be leaning a little forward at set-up.
  • Knee bend stays the same and take your normal swing, focusing on really shifting your weight and rotating your hands through the impact zone.

These modifications place your body in a very powerful position at set-up. And don’t forget, only implement this set-up off the tee.  You can try it with your irons on the practice range, and if you see amazing results then play with it on the course, but please don’t change your entire set-up for your irons.  This tip is simply a modification to add extra distance off the tee. To learn more golf instruction and how to improve your golf swing check out my site.

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Want to Turn Your Amateurish Golf Swing Into a Top Class Pro Act?

November 20, 2009 by Harry Constantine  
Filed under Golf Tips

1. Get more distance by passing the pole.

You must make use of a proper weight shift if you desire maximum consistency and distance. There is a pole planted into the ground and the ball is resting on it at its address. Now you have to place your left shoulder just behind the ball without even a slight sway of the hips.

When you are in a position like this, it is considered as ideal for initiating the downswing. When you do the follow through, the right shoulder of yours has to shift past the imaginary pole and the golf ball. If you are able to do all these properly, you can perform weight shifts and good turns equally well.

2. You must remember the practice area

Do you know the importance of the practice area? Any professional golfer who wishes to win the tournament will check out the practice area before moving on to the first tee. Surely, I don’t need to repeat that you too should do the same if you have an iota of seriousness in you. Now don’t start worrying how you strike the ball in the practice area.

Rather use the practice area to loosen your muscles and for warming up your body. Then when you become ready to hit, you have to start off with a wedge. Then slowly you have to work your way down till you reach the driver. Again, when you finish off, you have to use a few wedges again.

You may also feel all these are unnecessary but do you know, these promote a good feel and tempo, they can prevent you from getting injured and you can strike the ball with perfection as well.

When you start to widen your stance further and further as many other amateur golfers do, it increases stability on the one hand and on the other hand generates a lateral movement which can result in an involuntary swing. You can acquire an improved swing stance by doing the barrel drill.

You should start off with an approximate stance that must be shoulder width apart. Then you have to swing the club in such a manner that if there were two poles planted on each side of you just beside your shoes, you would never touch the poles. For this you need to do a full turn. Then you have to envisage yourself swinging in a barrel and this will ensure low scores.

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Fix Golf Slice – Add Yards To Your Drives

November 20, 2009 by Ram  
Filed under Golf Tips

Studies reveal over 80% of all amateur golfers slice the ball.  There have been more training aids, drills and tips to fix the golf slice that I can’t even begin to count. Fix golf slice is a thought on many amateur golfers’ minds.

 

  What a frustrating situation!  Do you realize what’s causing your golf slice? If you hit a golf slice, have you taken lessons; bought any training aids, and done several drills only to still hit a slice?

 

Upon first thought, this may seem like a mechanical issue.  And it is…but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find it’s a ‘physical’ issue. A golf slice is caused by the clubface coming across the ball from outside the target line, creating side-spin on the ball. 

 

If your body has ‘physical limitations’, your swing will not be mechanically sound and swing faults will appear. You see…your body dictates your ability to swing the club efficiently.

 

In the golf swing there are many compensations for lack of proper mechanics.  If you can’t make a 90 degree shoulder turn on the backswing, you’ll do whatever it takes to feel like you are making a full turn.

 

A good example of this would be to rotate your hips beyond the desired 45 degrees to enable your body to make a full backswing.  What this does is rob you of power.  You have no torque built up in your core to unleash into the ball at impact.

 

A golf slice is caused by the upper body getting ahead of the lower body, creating an “over-the-top” move, which in turn results in your clubface slashing across the ball and creating side-spin.  Here comes the banana ball!

 

Your first inclination will be to take a lesson to fix this.  If that doesn’t work, you might buy a training aid.  If that doesn’t work you’ll buy an “offset” driver to help eliminate your golf slice.

 

Don’t buy anymore training aids.  And keep your normal driver in your bag. Now the real answer!  Take a break on your lessons. 

 

  It’s that simple.  The minute your able to separate the upper and lower body upon initial move down…you’ll see that golf slice improve dramatically. You need to work on you core rotational flexibility to be able to initiate the downswing with your lower body first, to avoid the upper body getting ahead of it.

 

Along with fixing your golf slice, you’ll add up to 30 yards to your drives.  You will get more roll when the ball lands from a draw ball flight.  A golf slice is a weak shot that does not penetrate the air for maximum distance.

 

  You will not experience compensations on the golf course anymore. All of my programs, dvds, and books focus on core rotational strength and flexibility which will improve your power output and eliminate swing faults.

 

  You will finally eliminate the thought, “fix golf slice”. When you work on your “machine”, your golf swing takes care of itself!

 

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Hybrid Golf clubs: See If They Are they Right For You

November 19, 2009 by Johnny Hamm  
Filed under Golf Clubs

Every golfer is aware of the growing use of hybrid golf clubs. Many golfers find themselves wondering if they should be using hybrids. You should know that there are a lot of reasons for you to be be using hybrid golf clubs.

Why should you use hybrid golf clubs? The easiest way to answer that is to tell you that hybrid golf clubs are easier and more forgiving to use than irons. The hardest clubs to hit consistently and accurately are the long irons. Imagine standing over a tough shot that would normally call for a long iron. Perhaps you have to hit over water, or are looking at hazards around the green. Can you say with confidence that you will not end up in trouble more often than not with this scenario? If they answered honestly, most golfers would have to answer no.

If you find yourself hitting the same type of shot, but have a hybrid golf club in your hand, things are likely to be much different. If you happen to swing poorly, you still have a good chance of your ball ending up better than if you had hit a long iron. if you add in things like hitting this shot out of a bad lie or out of the rough, you have an even bigger advantage if using a hybrid golf club.

Why does the hybrid end up better in the example above? Well, there are a couple of reasons. It is very easy to swing a long iron and hit the ball fat, meaning you hit the ground too soon and the club either skips into the ball, or sticks in the ground and the ball is propelled by nothing but the divot you dug up. The thing about either of those results is not only will you not get the correct distance, but you have no way of knowing if the ball will be way off course left or right in addition to being short. This brings all the trouble spots on the golf hole into play. If you hit the ball thin you may get more distance, but the trouble right and left are still in play, and with a thin shot usually even worse. Put the same swing on the ball with a hybrid and the results are very different. If you hit the shot fat, the wider sole of the club will not stick in the ground. The ball will still get loft and will still get decent distance. The real key though is the ball will likely still go straight! So you put a bad swing on the ball and you still got it up in the air and got decent distance on it. The odds are, you are still in play and live to hit another shot instead of dropping a ball and taking a penalty stroke.

It is a given that hybrid golf clubs are easier and more forgiving than long irons. Anyone undecided about whether they should use hybrids should join the growing hybrid crown right away. With the same golf swing you use with your long irons, you can make an immediate impact on your golf score by switching to hybrids. You will almost certainly lower your golf score right away due to the hybrid’s forgiving design. There is nothing else you can do that will impact your golf score so quickly, and that is the single best reason for you to change to hybrid golf clubs today.

Want to find out more about Hybrid Golf Clubs, then visit Johnny Hamm’s site on how to choose the best hybrid golf club option for your needs.

Golf Videos: The Commonly Overlooked Advantages.

November 17, 2009 by John Moreno  
Filed under Golf Tips

Observation appears to be the best way to learn nowadays. Doing it yourself has never been better than this in ages, you simply have to watch and practice. There is a lot of free content on the internet and golf videos are some of the free content available for interested parties. Scrutinizing the internet will give you a lot of videos on how to play shots like the professionals themselves. But if your wallet can bear the cost of a purchasing them then go ahead. Watching golf videos definitely enhances your game play if you’re willing to learn. This is why I’m going to discuss this issue briefly and enable you to reap the full benefits.

The greatest stroke players ever are analysed on video in slow motion, a technique that will give you the same skill if you practice hard. The videos examine the stroke plays in slow motion and expose what great golfers do to execute a good shot. Skills taught here can never be taken for granted; you can become a professional like them, all it takes is practice. “Tiger Woods Golf Swing Critiqued” perfectly shows how Tiger Woods performs his swing.

Some of the golf videos you’ll come across are very varied. This means you can learn strokes and tips from a lot of the greats that have braced the game over the years. The strong points of the different players will improve your game a lot because you will be able to blend their different skills with what you’ve learnt already. The slow motion provides in depth coverage that even the best of today still use.

In addition to this golf videos extend their scope to include instructor’s videos on how to play the game. Crucial skills of holding the golf club; how to stand when hitting the ball and techniques related to how to use your back to maneuver shots are helpful to a learner. Something else is that you won’t have to pump out huge sums of money in hiring an instructor. Just visit the internet, take your clubs and begin practicing from home.

There are enough tips and tricks to the game of golf that can increase your potency of the greens. If you want to be a professional you will have to do the extra work that such a status demands. You won’t have to linger around social players for too long once you’ve grasped a few of them.

Now don’t you dare hesitate; go buy yourself so, me golf videos.

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Get Some Help With Your Golf Game In Orlando Florida

November 16, 2009 by Chris Linch  
Filed under Golf Training

Improve your golf game on an Orlando vacation and bathe in one of over 300 days of sunshine a year. Home to the finest golf courses in the world, and with over 20 golf academies, Orlando is a hub for golf enthusiasts to explore the opportunity to learn the basics, improve their golf skills, and be instructed by some of the top pros in the game. Take a look at some of the best the area has to provide.

The Brad Brewer Academy offers instructions on (add business service here) for groups or individuals. A disciple and long-time associate of Arnold Palmer, our academy offers familiar services. “Play and Stay” packages include accommodation, or sign up for the instruction only, as well as an internet access option if you prefer to interact with our e-instructors and receive feedback online.

Rated in the top 25 golf schools since’99, the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf is located on a 21 acre facility, with a variety of schools that include the Fred Griffin Players Golf School, Grand Cypress Players Golf School, Game Development Golf School, Two-Day Golf School, Women’s Three-Day Golf School, Women’s Two-Day Golf School , and a Junior Golf School. The schools provide accommodation, clinics and lesson packages.

Periodical golf clinics are available throughout the year for beginners unable to attend full school sessions. Other lesson packages include one-one-one lessons tailored to any aspect of the game.

Our qualified instructors offer a personalized experience in the style and philosophy of Arnold Palmer. Learn the game with a four to one ratio of students to instructors while being in the company of other golfers. Instruction is broken into four areas: Mastering fundamentals, scoring zone, practice like a pro and course management. With year-round facilities, and classes held each week, we will organize private lessons, corporate events and standard group lessons on your behalf. Arnold Palmer Gold Academy.

You can catch Arnold Palmer playing each day at the club in the winter months of November through March. He resides at the Bay Hill Club, where the academy is located.

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The Top Reasons To Use Hybrid Golf Clubs

November 16, 2009 by Johnny Hamm  
Filed under Golf Clubs

Hybrid golf club use is a growing trend that all golfers are aware of, and many golfers are wondering if using hybrids is the right decision for them. the reasons to use hybrid golf clubs greatly outnumber the reasons not to use them.

Most golfers want to know why they should consider using hybrid golf clubs. An easy way to answer this is to consider a typical ling iron shot. Maybe you are 200 yards from the green and have a 3 iron in your hand. You are looking at hazards around the green and know this shot must be accurate with both distance and direction in order to not find trouble. If you cannot say with confidence that you will hit this shot accurately a high percentage of the time, you are in the same category as most golfers.

Now, picture the same shot with a hybrid. If you put a bad swing on the ball, the chances are it will end up in a much better place than if you put the same bad swing on the ball with your long iron. Imagine if you try the same shot out of heavy rough. The advantage hybrids give you is amplified even more.

So, why how is it that the same shot using a hybrid golf club ends up better than a long iron? There are a few reasons for this. As most golfers know, there is a much greater chance of hitting a poor shot when using long irons. If you hit the ground before you hit the ball, you will not get much distance and you may also end up hitting the ball right or left, bringing any trouble on the hole into play. On the other hand, if you hit the ball thin you are also likely to slice or hook the ball, bringing trouble right or left into play even though your distance might not have been too bad. In the same situation, if you put the same swing on the ball while using a hybrid golf club, you have a good chance of your ball ending up in decent shape. The hybrid will still give you loft and generally keep the ball going straight, so chances are your ball will still be in play without taking a penalty shot.

It is a given that hybrid golf clubs are easier and more forgiving than long irons. Anyone undecided about whether they should use hybrids should join the growing hybrid crown right away. With the same golf swing you use with your long irons, you can make an immediate impact on your golf score by switching to hybrids. You will almost certainly lower your golf score right away due to the hybrid’s forgiving design. There is nothing else you can do that will impact your golf score so quickly, and that is the single best reason for you to change to hybrid golf clubs today.

Want to find out more about Hybrid Golf Clubs, then visit Johnny Hamm’s site on how to choose the best hybrid golf club option for your needs.

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