When the club head hits the top half of the ball, the shot never gets airborne and the result is a "thin" or "topped" shot. The club head must contact the ball at the low point of the downswing in order for the ball to fly in the air.
Published: 10/7/2009 3:01:54 AM
Golf coaches have long understood the importance of mental preparedness and positive attitude in golf. A Michigan State University study showed that golfers told to think about avoiding mistakes got worse while those who imagined acing the hole ...
Published: 2/11/2010 12:00:30 AM
Houston, Texas, is a golf hotbed, hosting several PGA and LPGA tournaments every year. The Shell Houston Open, Stanford Financial Tour Championship, Samsung World Championships, to name a few, all have been held in Houston. The city is also home ...
Published: 1/7/2010 12:08:31 AM
Kinetics is the study of motion and its causes. In relation to the golf swing, it would be the study of how the body moves. What exactly does the body do in the swing and how might improving ones fitness or flexibility help? Does pulling the ball...
Published: 12/10/2009 12:12:28 AM
Interviewing for a golf job is a little different then interviewing for any other job. Like other job interviews, you need to be polite, well-dressed and -groomed, on time and bring resumes and, if necessary, business cards. In specialty fields l...
Published: 11/18/2009 3:01:32 AM
Many golfers find the toughest thing about golf is maintaining a consistent swing. This results in sliced or hooked shots. To develop a routine you can trust, practice your golf swing mechanics at the driving range. This process takes time and p...
Published: 10/22/2009 3:02:48 AM
Different people enjoy golf in their own way. Some people love nothing more than going out to play nine holes after work. Others want to get away and take a two-week golf vacation. Others are more than happy to satisfy their golfing urges by play...
Published: 10/20/2009 3:02:31 AM
Different people enjoy golf in their own way. Some people love nothing more than going out to play nine holes after work. Others want to get away and take a two-week golf vacation. Others are more than happy to satisfy their golfing urges by play...
Published: 10/20/2009 3:02:31 AM
Elbow injuries and the resulting pain in the area are quite common. Young people can injure their elbows in collision sports like football and ice hockey, contact sports like basketball and soccer and noncontact sports like baseball, volleyball a...
Published: 10/14/2009 3:01:58 AM
Muscle tears, also known as muscle strains or pulls, happen when a muscle stretches beyond its limit and muscle fibers tear.
Published: 10/10/2009 3:01:49 AM
Rotator cuff injuries are common in golf due to the force and stress put on the muscles through the swing. The rotator cuff is a part of the shoulder that helps to stabilize the entire shoulder and arm through movement. When golfers are swinging ...
Published: 10/10/2009 3:01:46 AM
The physics and technique of a golf swing can be discussed for countless days. There are so many different theories and ideas to what is correct and how a golfer should swing. The truth is that there is no correct answer and that multiple facets ...
Published: 10/10/2009 3:01:44 AM
The golf swing is one of the most critiqued motions in all of sports. There are many forms or methods taught every day on how to play. The one thing that golf instructors or gurus have in common is they break down the swing into components to a...
Published: 10/8/2009 3:02:24 AM
Whether you're throwing a birthday party for a junior golfer in your family or having some friends over after a day at the course, a golf-themed party is guaranteed to be a hit. Have your guests over on a bright summer day to celebrate your frien...
Published: 10/3/2009 3:01:44 AM
You're sitting at home when you want to be on the course. But you're watching the kids and you can't get away. Wouldn't it be great if you could get a little game of golf going in your house? You can. Just build your own mini golf course. You won...
Published: 10/3/2009 3:01:40 AM
Organizing a regular golf tournament can be difficult enough; when you add to this a Halloween theme, you add quite a lot to the amount of work to be done. But when the planning is over, you will be looking forward to a tournament that should be ...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:59 AM
Golf can be played at most any age, making it a life-long activity enjoyed by millions of Americans. The emergence of Tiger Woods boosted the game's popularity, turning it into a hip pastime for many who never would have considered playing it before.
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:54 AM
"Tiger Woods '08" is a golfing video game for the Nintendo Wii console and allows gamers to play as real professional golfers or create their own character in the game. If you are a golfer this game can be a fun way to practice and be entertained...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:47 AM
The game of golf presents the most excruciating of challenges on a regular basis. Learning how to hit the long drive when you need it most, the big shot from the fairway or the 22-foot putt. These are all great clutch shots. But the idea of stepp...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:42 AM
Gripping a golf club like a professional gives a golfer a sense of confidence. The idea that you are holding the club like the top touring pros should leave you with the feeling that you are capable of hitting great shots. It all begings with the...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:41 AM
Golfers are regularly making changes to their golf equipment. Sometimes it's a new golf ball and other times it's a new club. Sometimes golfers may be unhappy with the length of their golf clubs and they may decide to go with longer shafts.
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:41 AM
Custom fitting of golf clubs is a phenomenon that is fairly new to the game of golf. While it can be an expensive options, it makes sense. A golfer who is going to pay over $1,000 for a new set of golf clubs has every expectation that the clubs s...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:40 AM
Golfers are always looking to improve their game. One of the best ways to do it is to get out on the course and play as often as possible. Another way is to go to the driving range and practice. There are drills you can do at the driving range th...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:39 AM
Few things give a golfer the satisfaction of hitting a long drive high into the air and watching it float down the fairway before landing about 275 yards from the tee box. But if the wind is blowing in the golfer's face and weather is a factor, t...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:38 AM
Hitting a golf ball consistently is the goal of nearly every golfer who picks up a club. Building a repeatable swing is the first step in putting low numbers on the scorecard. However, once a player has grown confident in his swing, the next step...
Published: 10/2/2009 3:02:37 AM
