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.

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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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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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Complete Idiot's Guide to Golf

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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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