Match play is a variation of the more traditional scoring method of stroke play in golf. More emphasis is placed on the result of each hole as opposed to accumulating the lowest number of strokes for the round. Some professional tournaments ...
Published: 9/23/2009 3:01:10 AM
A solid, consistent golf swing is accomplished with practice and repetition. This practice comes in the form of hitting balls at a driving range, playing rounds and performing drills. The advantage to drills is that they don't take much time or ...
Published: 9/22/2009 3:01:12 AM
Golf is a non-contact sport that any child--small or large, male or female--can enjoy. Golf also teaches children some of life's greatest lessons, including fair play, etiquette and discipline, and it is a sport that can be enjoyed for a ...
Published: 9/22/2009 3:01:11 AM
There are three different ways to grip a golf club. The way you hold the club will determine the distance, direction and height of the ball. It is important to pick a grip that works for you. Consider the size and strength of your hands as well ...
Published: 9/22/2009 3:01:04 AM
The downswing is the release of the power initiated in your backswing. If your club is in the correct position, or in the "slot" at the top of your backswing, where the shaft of the club is parallel to the target line, then you can achieve a ...
Published: 9/22/2009 3:01:03 AM
The golf swing can be interpreted in many ways. To say that one way is the one and only way is false. However, there are basics that everyone should follow when giving or taking a golf lesson. Proper use of the basics can help avoid wayward ...
Published: 9/21/2009 3:01:02 AM
For some, the life-long pursuit of an ideal golf swing can make the game an enjoyable challenge. The golf swing is a set of complicated movements that involve the arms, hips, back and legs. Because of the intrinsic nature of the swing, any false ...
Published: 9/20/2009 3:01:00 AM
The golf swing is a very delicate process. In order to get the results you want, you need to execute the swing perfectly each time. But if you have ever watched professionals on television, you know no one gets it right every time. People ...
Published: 9/20/2009 3:00:59 AM
A backswing is an important element of the entire golf swing. A proper backswing helps create a smooth tempo for the swing, ensures that the ball is addressed correctly and gets the weight shifting properly. A sloppy backswing can create multiple ...
Published: 9/19/2009 3:01:06 AM
Putting accounts for almost 50 percent of your golf shots. Given this high percentage, it pays to practice a few fundamental putting tips. Follow these five rules every time you set up to putt to eliminate the dreaded three-or-more-putt disaster.
Published: 9/19/2009 3:01:05 AM
Published: 9/19/2009 3:01:05 AM
There is a variety of golf swing training equipment available, and some can look unusual. From specially crafted belts with arm supports to huge hoops you are supposed to stand in while you swing, golf swing trainers offer something for everyone ...
Published: 9/19/2009 3:01:02 AM
When golfers talk about golf course management, they are usually not speaking about the head PGA professional at the course. Golf course management for a player means understanding how to play the best round possible by using your strengths as a ...
Published: 9/19/2009 3:01:00 AM
Finding a golf swing that works for you is one thing, but being able to repeat that swing on the golf course is quite another. Many golfers mistakenly think they need to memorize what they did or feel exactly the same in order to re-create the ...
Published: 9/18/2009 3:01:11 AM
The best way to improve your game is to master the basics. That's what the players on the PGA Tour do. There are simple yet effective ways that can build your confidence and improve your swing for the results you have been looking for.
Published: 9/18/2009 3:01:10 AM
When golfing, it can be easy for someone to injury her back during a round. So much of a golf swing involves the entire back, that it can easily be pulled with even a half swing and then put a golfer in considerable pain. Many golfers may have ...
Published: 9/18/2009 3:01:07 AM
There are such shortcuts when it comes to overcoming putting problems. No amount of muscles or flexibility gives you an advantage over anyone else on the greens. The only way to conquer the greens and its hills, curves and unexpected soft spots ...
Published: 9/16/2009 3:01:01 AM
A number of swing plane aids have emerged on the market to help a golfer achieve a single-plane swing. Many golfers choose to purchase a swing plane aid prior to attempting to use visualization and practice to achieve this swing. A common ...
Published: 9/15/2009 3:01:03 AM
Golf fundraisers have become a popular way for organizations to raise money. A well-planned golf tournament can raise a significant amount of money for your organization. Although a golf fundraiser will take a significant amount of planning and ...
Published: 9/15/2009 3:01:00 AM
Bermuda grass is a popular ground cover for climates that average above 75 degrees Fahrenheit year round. It is used for lawns, golf courses, sporting fields and parks in these regions. Bermuda grass is popular because it is very durable and does ...
Published: 9/14/2009 3:01:00 AM
This article explains what is meant by the "Pro Side" in putting. What is the Pro Side, why you should know about the Pro Side, how did it get its name, and will it help my golf game? Through this article realize that "Pro" is short for ...
Published: 9/13/2009 3:01:03 AM
With several dozen golf courses within a 20-mile radius of Atlanta, there's no shortage of places to challenge your game. But depending on how you're swinging the clubs, any of the local courses could be more challenging than you want them to be. ...
Published: 9/12/2009 3:00:59 AM
Unless you have many acres of land, you are not going to be able to make an entire backyard golf course. However, you can easily make yourself a golf hole to use to practice your putting. Find a flat place on your lawn that has good drainage; ...
Published: 9/11/2009 3:01:07 AM
Golf lessons have one objective: to make you a better golfer. It doesn't matter if it's your first time holding a golf club or you're a scratch golfer, you can always improve. Even pros get instruction, although they don't go to a golf academy ...
Published: 9/11/2009 3:01:06 AM
"Polar Golfer" is a shareware golf video game sold by Yahoo! Games and other video game resellers. The game is set in a polar theme and lets you play with many of the same characters that appeared in the Polar Bowler game to include Santa Claus ...
Published: 9/10/2009 3:00:59 AM
