January, 2010 Archive
January 15th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: rutlo I believe it’s time to take a good hard look at the exorbitant prices of golf clubs. For too long, golf club manufacturers have been raising the prices of clubs to unheard of levels; doing so under the cloak of “new and latest technology.” A good set of irons will cost between 0 – ,000, can the average golfer afford that?
If their prices represented the true worth of the clubs, why are the trade-in values priced so low? For example: A 2005 set of Callaway Irons ( Retail 00) have a trade-in value of 7 ! A 2005 set of Adams Idea Irons ( Retail 0) now have a trade-in value of !
Will those 00 irons really lower your score, or is that what manufacturers just want you to believe will happen?
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January 14th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: nsaplayer In every respect, golf has taken a big hit after the Tiger Woods debacle. Tiger represented a huge part of the yearly revenue in every phase of the sport of golf. From manufacturers to golf courses, to the media everyone is taking a big hit. The PGA Tour will especially feel the absence of this once, iconic player.
The blame is not necessarily Tiger’s. The real blame falls on the shoulders of everyone that had a feeding frenzy on Tiger. They promoted him like he was not just a super-star but a supernatural being. They idolized and adored him. When it turned out that Tiger was, ah! let’s say, an abnormal kind’a guy, the roof fell in. So, in the end, who’s fault was it? I think it’s time to look in the mirror !
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January 14th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: michael_swan Recently, I received a call from someone claiming to be an employee of GOLF MAGAZINE. The woman wanted me to renew my subscription to the magazine for 2 years at an “incredible savings.” I said I was not interested but she persisted. When I finally asked her if she “understood English,” she hung up on me.
I immediately called GOLF MAGAZINE to complain. I was told by the employee that GOLF MAGAZINE does not do telemarketing and solicits new subscriptions by mail only. She then said that their offices had already received at least 5 similar complaints. I immediately reported the incident to the police.
As it turned out, they were obviously after my credit card number which they did not get.
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January 14th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: cliff1066™ They say the measure of the man is how he handles adversity. Since his self-induced scandal, Tiger Woods has been in exile. Some imply that he may be waiting for his serious facial injuries to heal. I contend that this is another example of how Woods was just a lot of “puff” before the scandal broke, and now when the time has come to show some real courage by facing his fans and the public, he’s decided to take the easy way out; the cop-out.
Besides the damage inflicted on his family and his marriage, the game of golf, his sponsors, his fans and the general public, Woods has truly given people everywhere, a reason to doubt their sports heroes. What a pity and a shame !
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January 13th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: tienvijftien Your ability to play much better golf may be hampered by old and outdated equipment. Club design has advanced almost as fast as computer technology, with new and innovative models coming out every year. Use the following to decide on your next purchase:
A) Are your clubs more than 5 yrs. old? If they are, you probably need to consider a new purchase. B) Does your set still contain a 2-iron, 3-iron and 4-iron? These clubs are obsolete, replace them with hybrids. C) Are you still using a 3-metal wood? Replace it with a 4-metal for more control and accuracy. D) Are you using a 460-cc driver? Stop mishitting shots and get a new model.. E) If you clubs aren’t fitted they should be.
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January 12th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: plnaugle www.GolfLocker.com = Discounted name brand golf shoes. www.CallawayPreOwned.com = Pre-Owned Callaway golf clubs. www.ProfessionalGolfTravel.com = Nationwide budget golf vacation packages. www.OrganizeYourGolfEvent.com = Free web-site for organizing golf events. www.Golforlandovactionclub.com = Winter vacation specials including vehicles, hotels, condos and houses. www.synthetic-turf.com = Synthetic putting greens. www.SonoranSuites.com = Low rates for Scottsdale, Tucson, Las Vegas and Palm Springs golf vacations. www.pioneergolf.com = Scotland/Ireland golf vacations to St. Andrews G.C. www.jacobsgolf.com = John Jacobs golf schools. www.GolfKnickers.com = Knickers, caps, sweaters, socks, golf pants. www.PurepointGolf.com = extremely popular golf instructional web-site. www.gdptravelcaddie.com = offers direct links to the best resorts and real estate properties including golf packages. www.golfdigestshop.com/golf20.com = golf photographs, covers, books and more. www.gdopencontest.com = to enter the Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge.
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January 10th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: Claus Rebler The short pitch shot should be hit crisply and firmly. Take the club back slightly on the outside of the line and swing through on a slightly inside path. This will create a high cut-shot. The outside-in swing path is negated by an open stance.
Take a backswing that is just a bit longer than you think you may need. The ball tends to fall short because the amount of backspin creates more lift and height. If your grip is too low on the club you tend to push instead of hitting the ball, doing so results in a shot without backspin leading to an uncontrollable roll once it lands on the green.
Throughout the shot, keep your weight on your lead foot and use an open stance. Don’t quit on the shot.
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January 10th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: rioncm Pausing at the top of the backswing has always been a relatively controversial issue. Some instructors maintain there should be a pause and others proclaim there shouldn’t be. Who is right?
The first thing to recognize is that every good swing requires almost perfect timing and those in favor of a pause at the top, are convinced it promotes better timing. They claim that “hackers” don’t pause and that’s the reason they are poor shot-makers. They contend that swinging without a pause creates a lack of power and control. Those teachers that are against the pause at the top feel that it disrupts good balance and timing.
Some of the greatest golfers in history had a pause in their swing: Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Bobby Jones and Macdonald Smith.
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January 9th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: nsaplayer Every serious golfer should spend time developing a waggle because of the important role it plays in the golf swing; it’s a mini-swing. During the waggle, the golfer is given the opportunity to coordinate the conscious and subconscious actions in a preliminary routine that is far beyond just being a simple mannerism. It is a carefully worked-out and orchestrated part of the the golf swing.
The waggle gives the golfer a last minute perspective of their grip, aim, stance and posture; all the while keeping muscle tension to a minimum. A natural extension of the waggle is the swing itself. Once the swing begins, there is no time to think. Thinking should only occur during the waggle not in the swing itself.
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January 8th, 2010 by admin in golf instruction
photo credit: nsaplayer There are two extremely important factors that make up the core of every good golf swing: A. Placement of the feet. B. Keeping the head still. The latter is the most important. A steady head assures that the proper balance will be maintained throughout the swing.
The average player tries to hit the ball with a “body heave.” There is a great loss of clubhead speed because the high handicap player tries to stiff-arm the shot which is the direct result of not keeping the head still.
The head and the two feet form a triangle. This triangular form must remain consistent throughout the entire swing. If it changes in any way and breaks down (if the imaginary straight lines are broken), the shot will be ruined.
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