Golf Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Chad Wiley @ Monday, 8th September 2008 @ 8:55 AM

There are so many clubs and so many brands on offer, which can make a decision about buying clubs tricky, so here are a few considerations to help you wind your way through the huge commercial maze that the golf equipment world has become. Some people can only play on weekends and others want to spend every spare hour moving up the club ranking list. If you're the type that would consider themselves a casual golfer, it is quite sufficient to choose a set of clubs of low-to medium-cl... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Christine Harrell @ Sunday, 7th September 2008 @ 3:41 PM

Golf course homes next to public greens and private golf communities are ideal locations to purchase a home. Not only can you can spend your time in a stunning location and have easy access to the club, but you can spend less time commuting and more time working on your swing. The difficulty comes when choosing between the two. Private communities with their own clubs typically come with more fees than other public communities. However, there are several advantages of private establishme... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Amit Kheterpal @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 8:49 PM

Golf is a very technique oriented sport. For playing golf you need all the correct details down to the core. That includes everything starting from golf balls to your golf shoes to irons. With all this equipment you need have that eye for detail to play the sport. Every thing from your swing to the way you stand has a technique and you need to have the correct technique should you wish to have a good chance at becoming a good golf player. All big players from the current number one player... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Amit Kheterpal @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 7:52 PM

Networking and relationships is everything in business. Entrepreneurs start with having good business relationships to make their mark in business. Even within an organization moving up the corporate ladder you need to have very good social contacts and you need to prove that you are a good relationship builder. It is these relationships in business which help you bag contracts. These relationships and contacts help you when you are in dire straits in business. The corporate machine runs on the ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Kevin Bailey @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 6:57 PM

Golf lovers always have to come to grips with mastering various aspects that make their game quite accomplished especially if they are in for a competitive duel. In order to stay above the competition, the golfer must be proficient in both the long and short game. There are many techniques a golfer puts into practice to perfect his or her performance in the long game. A successful long game depends on the golfer's ability to try out various long game tips / techniques. These may incl... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Kevin Bailey @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 6:35 PM

This is a golf game neglected by most players by not practicing it. Regular practice produces positive results. Short game tips/techniques include golf chipping drills tips. Chipping tips entails shooting a ball while the feet are close together. This allows for a perfect chip shot. While making a chip shot, make sure the feet support the body weight. Still in this position, one lifts the back of the feet above the ground. While making the stroke, one should maintain the hands ahead the ball. W... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Max Johnson @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 1:33 PM

One of the most valuable golf practice tools is the practice net. Having an excellent golf game cannot be achieved simply by playing full rounds regularly, although this does of course help. But putting in extra practice time can greatly benefit your form as well as your accuracy and precision. When you practice, using a net to do so allows you to practice your swing and contact and full force, but saves you the trouble of tracking down or losing balls. This is particularly beneficial whe... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Max Johnson @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 1:21 PM

Your golf fitness workout has probably changed quite a bit over the years. When you began to play the game you did not have a golf fitness workout because it was believed that it would only ruin your golf swing. Then you golf workout program became regular exercises such a running and bench presses. Now, your program includes many golf specific exercises. With all of the modern technology and science available to us these days, research has revealed how important keeping your posture thr... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Max Johnson @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 1:13 PM

One of the most exciting things about golf is traveling to new courses, in which case a golf travel bag is an absolute necessity. It is always good to have a travel bag with which to protect your clubs when you are on the go. But this is never as true as when you are traveling by air to reach your destination. There are two types of travel bags for you to choose from to protect your clubs: hard and soft cover bags. However, do not forget your other gear. A golf trunk locker is an excellent way t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Max Johnson @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 12:53 PM

With the short game being such important part of the game, most good amateur and professional players own and use a golf shag bag. A golf shag bag allows you to practice your short game almost anywhere as it makes practicing much easier. With a practice bag, you can practice at the golf course, in your back yard or in a local park. In addition, many of the older northern clubs do not have driving ranges but have small grassy areas to hit some smaller golf shots prior to your round of golf. more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Matt Chang @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 12:54 AM

Perfecting the golf swing basics is the first step toward achieving what you want, which is to get good. Many men and women spend countless hours searching the internet for the god tips and information, yet many don't find them. Everywhere you look on the web, there is someone trying to give you information and sell you the next ebook. The very first thing that needs to be talked about has to do with search engines. You probably went to google and typed in a search phrase for "go... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Sai Vallejos @ Thursday, 4th September 2008 @ 12:39 AM

"Drive for show, putt for dough" is the lesson we've all seen and learned from watching professional golfers in every tournament and championship. The masters of golf can drive a ball from here to eternity, but it all boils down to how many strikes of the ball it takes to put the ball in the hole. The long accurate drives don't amount to anything if you're unable to putt accurately. Choosing a putter is important, but using whatever putter you have consistent... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 9:28 PM

If you are fortunate enough to own a golf cart, chances are that you spend quite a bit of time at the golf course. Therefore you would probably like to get your golf cart to be as useful as possible. When you first buy a golf cart they are usually very basic as far as features and extras go. However, you can make upgrades in the future in order to enhance the golf cart and make it into a generally better experience. This might be something to make the golfing trip easier, or maybe just s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 9:25 PM

There are many different golf accessories that can make the sport more enjoyable for you. These range from cases to protect your clubs, to small handheld score calculating computers. If you have a product in mind, you can probably find it at your local golf club store. However, sometime local golf stores won't have as big of an inventory as you would like to browse, or they simply don't carry the item at all. If this is the case, then you will have to look elsewhere for your de... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Dave Joa @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 12:52 AM

Trying to find ladies golf clubs to fit a female golfer has always been difficult and even though many more women now seem to be playing golf it does not get any easier. Like any situation where you are trying to find equipment for use by a human, whether male or female, there is always going to be compromise in how suitable the equipment will be. More Men Than Women Need Golf Clubs Any lady golfer is always going to find that in a male dominated marketplace the number of op... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Max Johnson @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 9:36 PM

Golf Professionals have been able to create multiple streams of revenue for themselves with the use of a golf launch monitor. As these monitors play an important role in club fitting, golf professionals are able to help all skill levels including, beginners, mid-handicappers as well as low handicap golfers improve their golf game. The new technology allows the professional to study "the swing" in a way that has not been possible in the past. The good news is that there is more than one u... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 9:34 PM

When choosing a golf club, it is tempting to only focus on the things like length and weight. However, in order to choose the golf clubs that are best for your golfing abilities, you will need to carefully consider the flex of the shafts of the golf clubs you are looking at. Flex is an important factor in any golf club, but most beginners have a hard time wrapping their minds around the reason why. Here I will try to impress upon you the importance of the flex of a golf club. If you can ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 8:58 PM

The golf club market is a strange phenomenon. Every year, new models of clubs come out that every golfer in the world drools over. They are still just sticks with chunks of the same material attached to the end, but golfers always feel the need to upgrade and find higher quality sticks. However, if you avoid falling into this mindset you will find that you are much happier (and probably a bit richer). When you decide that you want your own golf clubs, it is best to step back and take a l... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 8:42 PM

A golf bag full of golf clubs might just be a golfer's most prized possession. Vast amounts of money can be invested into the contents of a golf bag, and so you should keep it as safe and as treasured as you possibly can. When you first get your golf bag and golf clubs, you should do everything you can to personalize it and make it your own. This will lead to familiarity with your clubs and therefore more efficiency when you are out playing the game. It will also give you a real sens... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Golf | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 8:40 PM

Golf is a sport that features a huge amount of accessories. From organizational tools to fun little novelty toys, a golfer can spend hundreds of dollars on the various items. Finding a specific golf accessory, however, may be a little more difficult. If you have something specific in mind that you would like to look for, then there are several different places where you should look before giving up your search. You are almost guaranteed to find what you are looking for in at least one of... more...