Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Learning to play golf

Check out the rantings of BOB VARMETTE in this slightly synical but on the whole accurate portrayal of learning how to play golf.

How to learn to play golf - Today's Paper > Sports | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & search
How to learn to play golf
Learning to hit that power fade or a low, running draw are just small parts of truly learning to play golf.


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PGA Tour money leaders

For a full list of the top 60 results, and much more check out the website:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/glf/4247476.html


PGA Tour money leaders (Thro ugh Oct. 8)


Trn Money
1. Tiger Woods 15 $9,941,563
2. Jim Furyk 22 $6,429,016
3. Phil Mickelson 19 $4,256,505
4. Geoff Ogilvy 19 $4,228,869
5. Vijay Singh 24 $4,163,831

PRO GOLF SUMMARY

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Golf IQ

This company says it has launched an online scientific assessment of someone’s golf game.


Asses your golf game sceintifically -
IQ4GOLF.COM promises to:
  • Deliver An Authentic Golf IQ:

  • Scientifically Assess Your Game:

  • Design a Road Map for Improvement:

  • Offer Suggestions:

  • Provide Educational Resources:

The
company includes psychologists and Professional Golf Association
“master professionals” who can assess a player’s game in something
that

Need help with that golf swing?

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Monday, October 09, 2006

Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf

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Another in the Complete idiot's guide series.. That for beginners isn't that bad.

This is what the publisher's have to say.

Improve your score— get a hole in one.This newly revised edition offers advice for beginning and intermediate players on deconstructing their swing, examining their short games, and rethinking technique. From the basic rules of play to the strategy of course management, this indispensable guide covers drills and practices from tees to chip shots, putting essentials, specialty shots, and so much more.

Barnes & Noble.com - Books: Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf, by Michelle McGann, Paperback

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Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf

Cover Image


Another in the Complete idiot's guide series.. That for beginners isn't that bad.

This is what the publisher's have to say.

Improve your score— get a hole in one.This newly revised edition offers advice for beginning and intermediate players on deconstructing their swing, examining their short games, and rethinking technique. From the basic rules of play to the strategy of course management, this indispensable guide covers drills and practices from tees to chip shots, putting essentials, specialty shots, and so much more.

Barnes & Noble.com - Books: Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf, by Michelle McGann, Paperback

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Online Golf lessons?

Alex Fir talks ablut why you should consider Online Golf lessons.


Online golf lessons are one of the fast effective ways to learn golf strategies and techniques. Improving your golf game while discovering your best potential is an excellent reason to use online golf lessons.

Why You Should Consider Online Golf Lessons?

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Driving Range Tips

The SandTrap.com has a thriving community built up on it forum. The link below is to a post about how to get the most out of your driving range practice time. There are some great comments and tips to be found.

You might also want to check out other parts of this great forum.

Driving Range Tips - Golf Forum (The Sand Trap .com)

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Sunday, October 08, 2006

Eliminate your golf slice

This interesting article at learnaboutgolf.com shows 7 ways to eliminate your slice.


Playing golf with a slice, an uncontrollable shot that curves left to right, is something many golfers think they have to live with and accept. This is not true--even if you've been a chronic slicer for years. In fact with a little time, dedication, and effort, you can learn to stop hitting stray, bending shots. Once you do, you'll start hitting the ball more consistently, have added distance, and achieve better control. Before long, the game will be more enjoyable. The following is a list of quick fixes to help you hit straighter, more consistent shots.

Free Golf Lessons - Seven Drills to Help You Put Consistently

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Saturday, October 07, 2006

Golfing Video

Take a look at this golfing video...

Will the guy make the green?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxHMLLWhz5w



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1 minute golf lessons

More instuctional tips this time from wourldgolf.com

These are the acclaimed, 1 Minute Golf lessons... definately woth a look at.


Tip: The correct aiming point will have your golf swing on target

Tip: The correct aiming point will have your golf swing on targetAn example of an "Aiming Point" would be in a greenside bunker. The player is trying to hit a spot behind the ball instead of the ball. This is an "Aiming Point."

Golf tips and instruction - One minute golf lessons - golf improvement, equipment reviews - WorldGolf.com

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Guide to buying golf clubs

Check out the official ebay guide to buying golf clubs.

Great information whether you plan to buy online or not.

Get ready to spend a day on the green with golf clubs of your very own. The official rules of golf say that you can't carry more than 14 clubs in your bag at one time, so make sure you buy the right clubs to fit your body and your ability.

eBay Guides - Golf Clubs Buying Guide

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Friday, October 06, 2006

golf club calculator

A nice little club calculator from those nice people at the BBC

You enter the distance to hole, ground and wind conditions and your level of play and the script tell you which club you might want to use.

Which club?

Use our calculator to find out the right club to get you on the green.

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Golf training net

Found this Golf net training aid on ebay, seems like a reasonable price for a new item. Set it up in your garden and have your own personal driving range.


eBay - golf, golf Training Aids, Swing Trainers, Nets, Cages Mats items on eBay.com

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Golfing Legends give advice

Matchplay guide

Six experts reveal their tactics for matchplay golf

Gary PlayerPeter AllissSandy LyleLaura DaviesPhillip PriceJim Gallagher


The BBC Sports Page Have come up with 6 in depth guides by these golfing legends.

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Thursday, October 05, 2006

Putting Web Site

A site dedicated not simply to golf but to putting and putting alone.

http://puttingzone.com/

Here is the tip of the day for today from that site:

Establish a light grip pressure at address and maintain it at all points during the stroke -- this quietens the hands, reduces jerkiness in the stroke, minimizes face twists, and puts the emphasis on the tempo and stroke path where it belongs.

Geoff Mangum's PuttingZone - Golf's most advanced putting instruction.

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Golf Workout

Working out? Why not use it to your advantage and start to build and strengthen some of your golfing muscles at the same time....

Mike Pederson explains how

A golf workout routine can be as simple as using a pair of hand weights (dumbbells), and doing 5-6 golf-specific exercises in less than 15 minutes. Now I know you have 15 minutes to dramatically improve your game and crush your playing partners and competitors.

Golf Workout Routine

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Golf training aids

There are so many  different golf training aids out in the marketplace today that it can be a nightmare when trying to see what is useful and what is simply a gimmick.

This informative article by Langston Wertz Jr offers some guidance so you may find the most suitable training aid for you.


It's hard to watch The Golf Channel nowadays without seeing a 30-minute infomercial for various products which promise to improve your swing, help you hit the ball farther and lower your scores.Today, we test a few of those claims with everyday golfers.

Charlotte Observer | 08/29/2006 | Some golf training aids can really help

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Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Golf Study Guide

The Basic Rules,

Etiquette,

And a complete glossary of golfing terms.


Golf Study Guide

Golf Study Guide

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Beginner Golf Swing Instruction Tips

Beginner Golf Swing Instruction Tips
By Tim Gorman Platinum Quality Author

If you are a beginner at the fine sport of golf you may need some beginner golf swing instruction. Where can you find beginner golf swing instruction? What are some beginner golf swing instruction tips? You have come to the right place for beginner golf swing instruction tips and information.

Start by contacting your local golf course or country club and inquire about beginner golf swing instruction. You can also talk to the people at a community college close to you and see if they are offering any classes on beginner golf swing instruction.

Check the newspaper and find out if there are any individuals who might be interested in teaching beginner golf swing instruction.

You may also be able to find lots of help with beginner golf swing instruction online. There are free golf web sites as well as videos and books on beginner golf swing instruction that you can purchase.

As a new learner you should consider a few things before you start beginner golf swing instruction. The mental part of the game is very important. Before you start beginner golf swing instruction remember that self confidence plays a key role in your success.

Learn how to talk to yourself in a positive way before, during and after you take that first swing. Beginner golf swing instruction may be a negative experience if you worry about what others are saying about you.

Keep your mind on the swing and focused at all times. This is another key in successful beginner golf swing instruction.

Find a good instructor or other way to learn and get yourself ready mentally and you will have good results in the area of beginner golf swing instruction.

Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Golf-Swing-Improvement.com. He provides more golfing tips, putting tips and golf swing instruction tips that you can research in your pajamas on his website.

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Golf Instruction | Teaching Golf

Do a search for golf instruction or golf lessons and you will be inundated with online courses, videos and DVDs, golf academies, pro instructors etc...

Trying to help you clear it all up and put things into perspective, is what this article at sdgagolf.com tries to accomplish.

Tips to Getting Great Golf Instruction Teaching Golf

Monday, 2006-09-11 Obtaining the most from a golf instruction session can be a difficult task for those that are just trying to learn. It is important while taking instruction, to also take mental notes. In fact, many people get only a small portion out of each lesson because they are unaware of all that is being taught to them. In order to get the most out of golf instruction, follow the tips below and watch as your game improve.

Tips to Getting Great Golf Instruction

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Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Ben Sutton Golf School

Ben Sutton Golf School’s attendance has exceeded projections - WorldGolf.com

Founded in 1969 it is one of the only golf schools that is purely for that purpose. All of the facilities are purely for instruction.



The US Golf School Guide Has this to say about the school.



Whether you're just beginning or striving to break80, 90 or 100 you'll receive the best in a 3-, 5 or 7-day golf schoolthat fits your needs and your schedule. Choose the Ben Sutton locationthat’s right for you - Sun City Center, Florida or Windham, New York.

Ben Sutton Golf School’s attendance has exceeded projections

WorldGolf.com,?AZ?- Oct 2, 2006

... Male and female students of all ages and abilities “learn golf where they play golf” at the school’s own 50-acre, nine-hole, configure-as-you-like-it ...



Ben Sutton is the only golf school in the world where “instruction isthe focus of the entire facility” – not on the fringe of it. Male andfemale students of all ages and abilities “learn golf where they playgolf” at the school’s own 50-acre, nine-hole, configure-as-you-like-itpractice facility designed for optimal learning. Support instructionareas include a Short Game Center, 12,000-square-foot putting andchipping green and V-1 Digital swing analysis studios and Callaway GolfCustom Fitting Center. Students learn in actual playing conditions andsituations, hitting real shots, from real tees, fairways, rough andbunkers, over and around water to real greens.

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The Physics of golf

The Physics of golf

A wonderful site with a self explanitory title... check out this small part of what they have to say about the analysis of Tiger Woods' swing.

http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211_fall2002.web.dir/josh_fritts/swing.html

Here are 4 key elements of Tiger Woods’ swing:

1. At the back of his swing, Woods utilizes his flexibilty to reach far back, extending his range of motion while keeping his rotating torso directly over his right leg.

2. As he begins his swing, Woods builds up club head velocity by turning his torso quickly and pressing his right leg forward. Throughout his swing, Woods wastes little energy by maintaining his position above the ball.

3. Woods drives through the ball, using his hips, shoulders and wrists to concentrate his force and create a very high initial ball speed. Within 2 feet off the tee the ball is traveling at around 180 miles per hour - 20 mph faster than the average tour pro.

4. Woods allows the club head's momentum to extend his follow-through far around his back, completing a long and smooth clubhead rotation.(Image and numbered steps taken from: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/augusta/cool_stuff/physics/tiger.html)

The Physics of the Golf Swing


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Bob Cat interupts Golf Lesson

William K. Wolfrum: Leo and Jack's excellent golf adventure - WorldGolf.com

Read how this little cutie stopped Leonard DiCaprio's Golf Lesson.

William K. Wolfrum: Leo and Jack's excellent golf adventure
WorldGolf.com,?AZ?- Aug 31, 2006
DiCaprio's [golf] lesson was interrupted when a bobcat - a small wild cat related to the Lynx, usually no bigger than half a metre high - walked out in front ...

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Monday, October 02, 2006

Junior Golf Clubs

A Guide to Buying Junior Golf Clubs

When I was a kid, my dad took a couple of old irons, removed the grip and cut them down to my size, replacing the grips they looked just like new... I was really pleased and they served to get me out on the fairways with my dad.What we didn't realize then was that this might have made it really difficult for me to perfect my swing as todays clubs are carefully balanced with the shaft having that 'sweet' spot where it is meant to bend and snap back at the bottom of the swing. Cutting down clubs completely destroys this delecate balance making the clubs un-wieldy and difficult to use.The long and short is that if you really want your kids to have get a good start at golf you should be considering buying them specially designed kids clubs.The following article will shed a bit of light on this for you.EnjoyAndylight on this for you.

Enjoy

Andy


What to Look for in Junior Golf Clubs when Shopping for your ChildJunior golf equipment has come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days when young golfers had to use adult clubs that had been cut down to size.

Buying Junior Golf Clubs - A Parents Guide to Buying Junior Golf Clubs

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More Bunker Tips

More Bunker advice from PGA Golf Professional John Riordan.
Get over to the ctgolfer.com site and take a look.

Fox 61 WTIC Golf Tips: Tip 15 - Sand Play

John Riordan - PGA Professional

Getting out of the sand can be quite simple, if you follow these few steps.

Fox 61 WTIC Golf Tips: Tip 15 - Sand Play

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Golf Tips | Basic Putting

Ball position, stance and grip... Its all covered in this informative article by by Mrytle Beach Golf School's Peter Anderson

Check it out at the golflink.com website. - Golf Tips | Basic Putting

BALL POSITION: I recommend that you play your ball somewhere between the center of your stance and the left instep. This allows both the path and the clubhead to square up to the target prior to impact, and it allows any approach angle to level out enough to promote a good follow through. (Sweeping type strokes are probably better positioned left, while a tapping type action might tend to be positioned more toward the center.)

Golf Tips | Basic Putting

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