The handicap is a measure of a golfer's average score above par. On a golf course with a par of 72, a golfer who regularly shoots around 72 is a par or "scratch" golfer with a zero handicap.
Published: 10/31/2009 3:03:10 AM
The handicap system in golf is used with specific arithmetic formulas to approximate how many strokes more than par a player should be able to play during a round. It's the same system the United States Golf Association uses for golfers to figure ...
Published: 10/27/2009 3:02:18 AM
When a new player takes up golf, there are many things that are attractive about the sport. The beautiful lush courses, the sound of the club head hitting the ball, the ball disappearing down the fairway and the satisfaction of drilling home a ...
Published: 10/24/2009 3:02:27 AM
When a new golfer takes up the game, there should be a high level of excitement about getting involved in a great activity that may become the focus of his leisure time. The key to enjoying the game is steady improvement, and that comes from ...
Published: 10/21/2009 3:02:30 AM
The golf swing can seem quite complicated to the beginner or infrequent golfer. A new golfer may take a lesson or two before he starts playing, but instead of applying the lessons taught by the golf pro, he may just decide to hack away when he ...
Published: 10/20/2009 3:02:30 AM
Although appearing simple, a proper mechanical golf swing is one of the most difficult moves to master in sports. The best and most mechanically sound swings come from consistent practice on a daily basis, which creates the muscle memory to allow ...
Published: 10/17/2009 3:01:56 AM
Improving Your Golf Swing. Improving your golf swing cannot be solved with just one technique. Implementing multiple techniques into your golf game such as stance, locating your sweet spot, perfecting your grip as well as utilizing the ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:53 PM
How to Start Playing Golf. So you've been bitten by the golfing bug. Maybe you saw Tiger Woods grind out the U.S. Open title, or perhaps it was the play of Lorena Ochoa that inspired you. Maybe you just got sick and tired of hearing your brother ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:53 PM
How to Play Golf. You have gotten your feet wet and you have played golf for your first couple of seasons of golf. The following is a guide whether you can drive 250 yards down the middle of the fairway or the majority of your shots end up ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:53 PM
How to Improve Your Golf Swing. No matter how long you play golf, improving your swing should always be one of your goals. The top professional golfers in the world are constantly working on or tinkering with their swings to make them better. ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:53 PM
How to Hit a Golf Ball Straight. One of the quickest way to improve your golf score is to hit the golf ball straight. By hitting the ball straight, you will hit more fairways and lower your golf score. Understanding a few basic principles of ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:53 PM
How to Hit a Golf Ball. It seems like child's play, but golf is one of the most difficult games to master. The speed of the club head making impact with the ball determines where the ball will go. Hitting a golf ball straight and true has nothing ...
Published: 10/16/2009 2:33:53 PM
Golf experts have forwarded several ways to grip the club over the centuries. Many people prefer the Vardon grip, also known as the overlapping grip. Other golfers swear by an interlocked grip. The overlapping grip is very popular and easy to ...
Published: 10/13/2009 3:01:51 AM
The business of business golf etiquette is a delicate one. Whether you're playing with a coworker who is a good friend or an intimidating boss, you want to enjoy the experience while still maintaining a relaxed and professional relationship.
Published: 10/13/2009 3:01:45 AM
Golfers--and those seeking to become golfers--can benefit from golf swing lessons from a qualified professional. By learning and practicing under the watchful eye of a competent instructor, golfers can master the game much more quickly than on ...
Published: 10/11/2009 3:01:43 AM
Golf is a game that you can play for most of your life. It's also a game that anyone can play. Making a golf swing, however, is challenging for beginners. It is a skill that takes a bit of practice and instruction to learn. As a beginner, focus ...
Published: 10/11/2009 3:01:43 AM
Teaching your kids to play any game can be one of the great memories of a lifetime. Teaching your kids to play a game you love, a game that can be played for a lifetime, can reward you with time spent with your kids for years to come. It is a ...
Published: 10/8/2009 3:02:13 AM
Sunstroke, also called heat stroke or hyperthermia, is a dangerous condition in which a person's body temperature reaches or exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunstroke brings on symptoms that have the potential to cause serious brain damage and ...
Published: 10/5/2009 3:01:45 AM
Kids often times are introduced to golf at a young age. In some cases, they are on the course or driving range as soon as they are old enough to swing a club. Since golf is played outside in the sun, heat exhaustion is a risk. That is ...
Published: 10/3/2009 3:01:47 AM
Playing a round of golf in extreme heat and humidity can be hazardous to your health, especially if you're not used to this type of climate. Heat exhaustion can occur, which is characterized by intense sweating and a rapid pulse. If left ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:59 AM
A golf slice is a direction the ball travels after the club head has made impact. The sliced shot--one where the ball curves severely to the right for a right-handed golfer--is a common shot made by most beginner golfers.
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:45 AM
The first things most golfers learn is how to grip a club correctly. Gripping the club the right way will not insure that you learn how to hit a golf club the right way, but holding it the wrong will almost certainly mean that you won't hit the ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:40 AM
Offset golf clubs can help a golfer hit the ball more effectively off the tee or the fairway. The main feature of the offset club is that it is set back from the shaft. This allows the golfer more time to have the club head make square impact ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:40 AM
In golf, every part of the swing is dependent on the one that preceded it. Golfers want to have a cohesive and repeatable swing that goes smoothly from one step to the other. In order to do this, the golfer must be balance and confident at all ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:40 AM
Golf can be an intimidating game when you are just starting out to play. One of the biggest issues is figuring out how to swing the club. Unlike baseball or tennis, you are not hitting a moving object. As a result, it should be fairly simple to ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:39 AM
