If you are looking to improve your shot or teach a child how to putt, you can build your own putting green with just a little space in a yard. Building a putting green is not hard to do and does not require a lot of construction knowledge. Everyt...
Published: 9/2/2009 3:01:04 AM
Learning the proper technique for your golf swing is the key to a lifetime of enjoyment playing golf. From time to time, you may see a golfer with an awkward or herky-jerky swing who manages to keep the ball in the fairway and score fairly well. ...
Published: 9/1/2009 3:01:15 AM
The speed of a round of golf depends on the skill of the player, the traffic of the course, the size of the course, the size of the group and the mode of moving around the course. Golfing 18 holes averages around four hours for average players.
Published: 9/1/2009 3:01:10 AM
Golf as a sport has been played since long before the Middle Ages. The history of the game dates back to Roman times when sticks were used to hit small stones. The game evolved during the Middle Ages in Europe and the game as we know it today was...
Published: 9/1/2009 3:01:09 AM
Golf is a great sport that can be played throughout your life. If your child has expressed an interest in the sport, there are a few facts to consider.
Published: 9/1/2009 3:01:09 AM
The basic golf swing is a simple movement, but somehow we complicate the simplicity of the golf swing by adding too many swing thoughts and mechanics. Basically, your downswing should mirror your backswing, followed by a full finish. There are a ...
Published: 9/1/2009 3:01:02 AM
Heat stroke, also known as hyperthermia, is a condition that is life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. It is caused by high temperatures and strenuous activity--both of which golfers are subject to--that raise the core body te...
Published: 8/27/2009 3:01:05 AM
A golf handicap is an essential tool that can be used to gauge a golfer's proficiency. It allows fair play between golfers on courses with varying grades of slope and rating. It is suggested by the United States Golf Association (USGA) that a g...
Published: 8/26/2009 3:01:08 AM
The driver is the club that will provide you with a longer shot than wedges, irons or woods. A driver can only be used when teeing off on a hole. You don't necessarily have to use a driver when teeing off, however. Because there are many drive...
Published: 8/25/2009 3:11:15 AM
Golf is not just a game of givens and standards. There are no absolutes. Most players will use their drivers on a long par four or a par five in order to get the most distance. However, some players don't like their drivers and will use an iron. ...
Published: 8/3/2009 3:00:57 AM
Joe Ogilvie is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He played golf at Duke University and turned professional in 1996. Ogilvie was born on April 8, 1974 in Lancaster, Ohio.
Published: 8/5/2009 3:00:56 AM
Professional golfer Kevin Stadler was born in Reno, Nevada, on Feb. 5, 1980. He tuned pro in 2002 after playing college golf at the University of Southern California. Stadler was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year in 2002 after leading his team ...
Published: 8/6/2009 3:01:08 AM
For years, the professional golf tour in the United States was dominated by Americans, but with prize money growing exponentially, and with the expansion of the tour in general, more foreigners are playing there than ever before. One of them, Pet...
Published: 8/7/2009 3:01:00 AM
Learning how to hit your driver is instrumental to your success in golf. If you can hit the biggest club in your bag successfully, you will hit the ball for distance and give yourself a chance to put a good score on the card every day. You will a...
Published: 8/22/2009 3:05:10 AM
One of the most appealing aspects to the game of golf is that each shot you take is different. The technique for swinging the club will vary from one shot to the next, and for a player to become a confident and competent golfer, he must master al...
Published: 8/12/2009 3:00:54 AM
Finding an activity you enjoy and can stick with in the long term can be difficult. In fact, boredom is one reason people give up on their workouts soon after they start. While playing golf may be an all-time favorite activity, finding additional...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:19 PM
You've got your shoes on and golf cart lined up. Lifting your clubs into the cart generates a feeling of discomfort that you disregard in your hurry to the first hole. You didn't warm up before the first hole, nor did you stretch your unused mus...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:09:24 PM
A pulled muscle is a common injury that happens in sports, but also in everyday life. It occurs when the muscle fiber begins to tear and is stretched too far. There are three grades of pulled muscles: the first may just be mild discomfort, the se...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:07 PM
The many strange-sounding terms that golfers throw around can confuse the player new to the sport. Scoring terms in particular will puzzle the novice unless she takes the time to find out what they mean. Players first need to understand "par" and...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:10:23 PM
Your golf swing will determine the success of your game. There are several tips to help improve your swing, subsequently improving your score. The golf swing should never be underestimated. A swing can be adjusted throughout the course of a game,...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:04 PM
Learning how to grip a golf club consistently is similar to developing your own signature. There are several ways to grip the club, but once you have found one that is comfortable, you are likely to stick with that throughout your golf career.
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:08 PM
Learning to grip a club correctly is not enough to make you a good golfer. However, one thing is certain: If you grip the club the wrong way you won't become a competent golfer. There are three basic ways to grip a golf club; each has its advantages.
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:13 PM
Between the pressures of work, the commitment of maintaining relationships and raising children, many men don't make keeping in shape a high priority. Yet, staying fit is important to your current and long-term well-being. A successful fitness pr...
Published: 8/20/2009 3:11:45 PM
The most common stroke of a beginning golfer is to slice his ball. A slice is a term used in golf mechanics to explain the trajectory of a ball when hit in a fashion to cause it to turn away from a straight line. Professional golfers use this t...
Published: 8/21/2009 3:01:27 AM
You don't need to join a gym to be active and in shape. Everyday life offers plenty of opportunities to incorporate physical movement into your routine. Because both diet and exercise are important to maintaining good health, the key is to find a...
Published: 7/30/2009 3:00:56 AM
