While the game of golf is widely popular, its highly regimented procedures are not very intuitive. Many newer players spend several golf sessions learning the sport's rules and guidelines before teeing off on a by-the-book round of golf. With the ...
Published: 6/26/2009 3:00:58 AM
A golf swing might seem like a simple act, but dozens of things can go wrong within those few seconds and turn your swing into a train wreck. If you know how to grip the club, address the ball and the basic mechanics of a swing, paying attention ...
Published: 6/26/2009 3:00:58 AM
Golf sounds simple: Hit a ball into a cup in as few swings as possible. Anyone can play, but mastering golf is incredibly difficult. One reason for the difficulty lies in the inherent challenge of duplicating the perfect golf swing every time you ...
Published: 6/26/2009 3:00:56 AM
You're playing yet another round of golf and no matter what, you can't break 90 (or 80 or 100) or whatever target you've been shooting for lately. You're trying new clubs, a new ball and all the training gadgets you can find. But there are ...
Published: 6/25/2009 3:00:53 AM
Just about anyone can step onto a golf tee area, tee up a ball, and swing away. However, the difference between correctly striking the ball and not quickly becomes apparent. The stance, grip, swing and follow through are all important components ...
Published: 6/25/2009 3:00:53 AM
Putting is one of the easiest things you can do on the golf course. Putting well is another story. Learning how to putt the ball into the hole takes touch, a keen eye, a smooth stroke and confidence. The first thing that needs to be learned is ...
Published: 8/4/2009 3:01:00 AM
Golf is a game of challenges. Some players find it difficult to hit the ball consistently off the tee. Others find it hard to hit the ball from the fairway. Most golfers find putting to be one of the most difficult aspects of the game to master. ...
Published: 8/6/2009 3:00:56 AM
Every golfer finds himself in the rough from time to time. Nobody can avoid hitting a shot that veers off course and lands in the tall grass. Playing from the rough can be troubling, but it is not impossible. It requires a strong grip, solid ...
Published: 8/6/2009 3:01:00 AM
Golf is a game of preparation. You need to think about every shot before you take it, a goal before you swing the club. You want to hit the ball down the middle when you step up to the tee, but you need a plan to do that. One of the things you ...
Published: 8/6/2009 3:01:07 AM
Match play differs from stroke play in that each hole counts as one point. The individual or team with the lower score on a hole wins the point. If you win more holes, you win the match. Some of the terms used in match play may confuse you if ...
Published: 6/25/2009 3:00:52 AM
Calculating a golf handicap is essentially a means of determining how the score of a more experienced golfer compares to a new or scratch golfer. This calculation is done so that a group of golfers with different abilities can compete equally ...
Published: 6/25/2009 3:00:52 AM
The teenage years are a time when many people get their first job. For some teenagers, that job is that of a golf caddy. While teenagers are unlikely to begin by carrying the bags of well-known golfers in large tournaments, many country clubs and ...
Published: 6/24/2009 3:00:53 AM
Golf caddies have one job: to make the round of golf more enjoyable for golfers. There are a number of responsibilities that go into making this happen, from carrying golf clubs, to cleaning golf clubs and balls, to tending the pin on the green. ...
Published: 6/24/2009 3:00:53 AM
The Nike sign on your shoes is made of plastic that is durable and coated in a gloss sealant. This gives it a shiny, glossy look. Sometimes the shine fades due to scuff marks, dirt and general use. You can keep this look for months if you take ...
Published: 6/24/2009 3:00:50 AM
While some caddies may carry the clubs of golfers during golf tournaments in which there is big money on the line, it is most likely that teen caddies will carry clubs for golfers who are playing in small tournaments or just playing a round of ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:01:28 AM
Caddies carry golf bags and otherwise play a role in making a round of golf an enjoyable one for golfers, but there is more that goes into it. From cleaning clubs and balls to determining yardage to offering suggestions on what clubs golfers ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:54 AM
The overall responsibility of golf caddies is to make the game of golf more enjoyable for the golfers for whom they are caddying. The most basic job of caddies is to carry the golf bags and hand golfers clubs when they request them. But there are ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:54 AM
Even though USA Today reported a slump in PGA Tour ticket and merchandise sales in 2009, the number of individuals actively playing the sport for recreation is holding steady. Additionally, MSNBC News reports that the number of women golfers has ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:53 AM
Whether they are caddying for golfers during the weekend at the local country club, or carrying the bag of golfers who are playing in major tournaments and competing for thousands of dollars, the responsibilities of golf caddies are largely the ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:50 AM
Filling out a scorecard incorrectly in professional golf results in a disqualification for the guilty player, but there are no such worries for the average everyday golfer. Beginners should focus on using their scorecard to gauge their progress. ...
Published: 6/23/2009 3:00:48 AM
Many novice golfers head directly to a pro shop or golf retail store to buy the latest equipment, hoping their game will reflect the kind of money they spent on their equipment. Frustration sets in when they discover that no matter what they paid ...
Published: 6/10/2009 3:00:43 AM
Whatever the activity--whether it's archery, the piano, photography, cliff diving or any other pursuit--you'll only get better with practice. And to make the most of your practice time, there are some simple steps you can take before and during ...
Published: 5/31/2009 3:00:41 AM
It's easy to get out on the golf course and play, hoping your game will improve. But without a plan and specific goals and expectations, you may spend all your time hoping instead of improving. No one wants to think of golf as work (hey, it's the ...
Published: 5/30/2009 3:00:42 AM
Figuring out the path your putt will travel is a difficult concept for inexperienced or high-handicap golfers to understand. Many new players look at the green as a respite after negotiating 400 or 500 yards to get to the green. However, while ...
Published: 5/27/2009 3:23:48 PM
The driving range is a place where many serious and leisure golfers go to release some tension, practice their driving ability or to just simply spend their idle time. Many driving ranges have an array of clubs, balls and other equipment that ...
Published: 5/24/2009 3:00:49 AM
