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How To Play Golf

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By : Scott Cole   

Many people want to know how to learn golf, but when you visit a typical driving range, you often see parents teaching children, spouses teaching spouses, and friends teaching friends. In other words, most people do not receive professional instruction. And, most of these people providing the golf instruction are not very good golfers themselves. Think about that for a second. If you had a desire to learn kung fu, would you ask a friend, spouse, or parent who had the equivalent of a white belt in the art to teach you? Probably not, but this is typically what occurs in the game of golf.

One of the reasons for this is that when it comes to golf, there is not much consensus among even the top instructors in the game on how to teach. As a result, golf students generally have to simply hope they receive instruction of value for the money they pay. Also, private golf instruction is quite expensive, with most top instructors charging $100 or more for a one hour lesson.

Beginner lessons tend not to be of much help either. Typically, beginner lessons are provided in a group setting for a set fee for four, five or six lessons. The instruction will cover how to hold the club, how to stand up to the ball with a club in your hand, how to make a swing, and maybe some instruction on putting and the shorter shots around the green. Then, the new golfer is simply let loose and expected to go play. This approach is essentially the proverbial equivalent of throwing stuff on the wall and hoping something sticks. If one of the ten people in the group ends up having some ability, the instructor feels they have done their job.

Here’s the deal though. Virtually anyone can learn golf, and within one or two years, if they train properly, can shoot under 80 for an 18 hole round of golf. That means anyone with even less than average ability. However, in order to accomplish this, the training must be similar to how you would learn a martial art. Martial arts and golf are complex activities that both require a lot of repetition in order to learn. A martial arts student does not simply wake up and one day has the ability to fight like Chuck Norris. Likewise, a golf student will not simply wake up and have the ability to play like Tiger Woods.

Yet, this is the approach most people take toward learning golf, and unfortunately, how many instructors approach teaching. Only the lucky few who have either significant athletic ability and hand eye coordination, or have the means to pay thousands of dollars toward golf lessons will ultimately learn how to play the game well.

Fortunately, there is another way. There are quality instructors who approach golf instruction in a similar manner to how a martial art is taught. They lay out a specific step by step process for teaching golf, and can provide this process in a group or private setting. Ultimately, it really does not take hours of practice each day to become a good golfer. However, it does require consistent, focused practice. The instructor who lays out this process, and communicates it well is the type of instructor a prospective golfer should seek.

If you really want to learn how to play golf, find an instructor that is not hung up on what swing model works best, or how their prized student is playing professional golf. Find an instructor who can teach anyone how to play well, no matter their ability, and you will be sure to get on the right path to playing good golf.

How to Choose a Long Distance Golf Ball For Your Player Profile

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This topic have been on every golfer’s mind. Seriously, distance is a problem or rather LACKING of distance is THE problem. Sorry for shouting but i just want to emphasize how important this crucial step is. Many people make mistakes over here and never get to see their game improve because they plunge straight without knowing what golf ball suits their game.

There are two methods of choosing a long distance golf ball.

1. Buy, play, choose and analyze method (BPCA) – I call this method the BPCA method as golfers purchase a particular brand and model after hearing some recommendations and start playing with them and doing test shots at different yardage. After analyzing the problem, they select another golf ball to improve it from practice.

2. Read, understand, buy and tweak method (RUBT) – I call this method the RUBT method because you do the selection process first through information and knowledge before selecting the right golf ball. Less testing is involved but trial games with it will be done.

I personally recommend the RUBT method because of two reasons.

1. You save money buying and trying loads of long distance golf balls before finding the right one.

2. You learn the technical aspect of choosing the best golf ball for your needs when you further advance your skills.

I would say 50% of the recreational golfers fall within the third category – not knowing what they are buying or choosing and using instinct and feel when they play the golf ball.

As the methods and materials of making the long distance golf balls vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, you can expect a difficult time in knowing everything on hand. The good side is that while new types of materials and techniques are being researched and developed, the method of choosing remains relatively the same as before.

Here is how to choose a good long distance golf ball.

Distance golf balls over here are golf balls that are focused primarily on increasing your distance off the tee through various approach.

1. More carry and less roll

2. Less carry and more roll

Both methods are able to achieve the distance but it is a matter of preference of play which i will not touch on here.

Use the 8 step procedure below

Take a look at the cover – Check for the type of material and material thickness. Majority of the manufacturers will advertise as soft cover but in reality, it feels hard like a rock as compared to the Balata wound ball.

Determine the type of play you want to go for – All golfers have their own style of play and that is what make each golfer unique. A golf ball works well for some and does not perform for others. Find the balance by first knowing how you would want to approach the game. It is basically a strategic game on the field.

Know your player profile – Get to know your own characteristic. An important aspect is the swing speed. You can measure using equipment sensors that can be bought off any online store.

Understand the core – The core is basically the engine of the golf ball. The heart and soul of the golf ball which determines the launch angle, velocity, spin rate, side spin etc the moment your driver hits the golf ball.

Read the aerodynamics design – Any model will come with a description of the aerodynamics design and what the dimples offer for the golf ball flight and trajectory. The dimples help to create lift and spin naturally unless you create forward spin or back spin on purpose to control the ball game.

Choose and match – If you are going for maximum distance through carry, a harder golf ball cover with a more resilient core should do the trick. That should compliment with a good swing speed of 100mph to get the maximum distance out of it.

Additional Characteristic – Certain manufacturers add in characteristics that are intended to reduce spin off the driver which is essential for an amateur who just started golf. Ensure that you choose the one to correct the problem that you are facing.

Purchase your selection – You can purchase your long distance golf ball off any online store. Online stores are the best destination and source where all the golfing needs can be found easily.

This is just a mini guide that i have provided and the full guide that is found on my website is guaranteed to help you increase your chances of purchasing the correct golf ball for you by 90%.

Remember that knowing is better than not knowing and use your knowledge to help you lower your handicap without spending too much. Put them into practice and it should do the trick

Remote Control Golf Cart Trolley

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Of all of the golf carts and trolleys that are available, the remote controlled electric trolley is the easiest for you to use. With normal electric golf trolleys, you need to guide the caddy with your hand as you walk along. With a remote controlled golf cart trolley, all you need to do it point and click to move your clubs to the next hole.

Obviously, the push golf trolley is going to be less costly, so you can save a little money as long as you are willing to exert a little more effort on the course.  Next, you will want to look for the features that you want on your new push or electric trolley. Most of these models are very easy to use, and come with several standard features, such as all terrain wheels. You will also want to consider the availability of accessories, and if you decide to go for an electric trolley, the power and sound of the motor, and whether or not you want to control it with a remote.

One point you should remember. A 3 wheel push trolley is easier to use and requires much less effort than a 2 wheel pull trolley.

Novelty Headcovers

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Golf head covers are meant to protect a golfer’s golf clubs while they are not in use. They protect the clubs from the weather and from each other as they may hit against each other and other objects while in the bag. These head covers can also make a statement about the golfer as well since there are such a variety of head covers available. There are the traditional ones that are made with fur, leather, or even knitted golf head covers. Then there are those that are a little more unique.

Some golfers, especially those that have spent a lot of money on their golf clubs prefer to have custom golf head covers made for their set of clubs. This is to ensure that the covers will fit just right to the particular club, giving the golf club the added protection.

Also there are golf head covers to protect different clubs, there are covers made for wood golf clubs, driver golf clubs, putters, and iron head golf clubs, it is a good idea to try to buy a head cover made for each of these different types since each type of club is a different size and shape.

Everyone that has ever bought a gift for someone knows that there are certain people who are more difficult to shop for then others. For these types of people, golf head covers are a great idea for a gift. Many people enjoy giving and receiving personalized golf head covers. Many places can do this personalization and it is sure to be a memorable gift as the golfer sees the head covers each time he or she plays golf. These personalized head covers are obviously a great way of knowing for certain which clubs belong to which golfer, if the question ever came up.

Along with personalized golf head covers, novelty covers would also make an excellent gift. Even if the golfer already has a set of covers, he or she will certainly appreciate a different style of cover.

Along with these, traditional types of golf head covers, there are also types of covers that truly show off the unique personality of a golfer. If the golfer likes a certain type of animal for instance, there is sure to be a cover depicting that animal.

Dogs seem to be a popular type of animal to display on golf club head covers, dogs such as Dalmatians, beagles and bulldogs, along with a host of other dogs. For people who enjoy sea life, dolphin head covers are available and for those that enjoy birds there are a wide variety of bird golf head covers available as well, anything from a duck to an eagle can be found.

Besides these animals, there are many other types of animal golf head covers available to choose from, for anyone who likes any type of animal, there is certain to be a head cover for that person.

Some people have a great personality and should show it off. This can be done by having a funny golf head cover. These will not only protect the golf clubs but will certainly bring a smile to the golfers face, and probably the faces of other golfers around them.

Most avid golfers value their clubs and want to keep them in the best condition possible. They generally do this in a number of ways, including using golf club head covers, and while it is true that these covers are important, it is clear that golf head covers are definitely more then simply a functional piece of golf equipment; they are a fun way to make a statement about the golfer himself.

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Buying Golf Shoes

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Golf Shoes are a very important part of your success as a golfer, we all spend hours choosing clubs, and five minutes choosing Golf Shoes.
This is just crazy when you consider you will walk somewhere over 4 miles every time you play, and you’ll be on your feet for anything from 3 to 5 hours. Like me you probably haven’t given much thought to the part that golf shoes play in reducing your handicap. It was only after I took expert advice and invested some money in a pair of Adidas Golf Shoes that my game improved by three or four shots. Coincidence – No I don’t think so

What follows are a few guidelines you should follow when choosing golf shoes

1.Always wear the same socks you golf in when trying on new golf shoes

2.Don’t wear socks that are too tight or tend to scrunch up.

3.Check the fir of the shoes by standing on one foot. You should be able to wiggle your toes, and when you stand on tiptoe the shoes should bend where your foot bends.

4.The fit around the middle of the shoe should feel tighter than with ordinary shoes. This is where you get the most support when swinging the club. Don’t overworry about the tightness because all shoes will stretch a little after you have worn them a few times.

5.There should be no more or less than about a half inch of space from your big toe to the end of the golf shoe.

6.It is important to make sure that the shoe and the widest part of your foot are a comfortable fit, without being too loose. Loose fitting shoes cause your feet to slide when you swing the club, and you lose stability, essential for good golf.

7.If the shoe fits all the above criteria, but is a little loose, then use an insole to make the fit a little tighter

It is no bad thing to get your feet measured professionally for width and length, once a year. This should be done at the end of the day, because your feet will be a little swollen at this time. Remembering we all have one foot larger than the other, so you need to pick the shoe size of your larger foot when trying on a golf shoe. Don’t forget you can always use an insole to balance up your smaller foot.

You might care to consider one or two additional thoughts on buying your new golf shoes.

Waterproof shoes are more expensive, but essential if you play in wet and muddy conditions.

Leather uppers are great for keeping the wet out, and they also offer the best support.

Synthetic leather golf shoes should be avoided if possible because they are not waterproof, and as they won’t allow your feet to breathe, they quickly become smelly

Leather outsoles are found with more expensive shoes, and they do give a more supportive fit, because leather adjusts to the shape of your foot.

I can’t overemphasise the need to choose a good, probably quite expensive golf shoe. It will repay you many times over.

Pre-Owned Golf Balls – Five Reasons to Buy

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Are used golf balls worth buying? After all, as soon as you tee up a new golf ball and hit it with your driver, it becomes used. Every golf ball becomes a used golf ball after the first shot. So when a neighborhood kid comes along and wants to sell you an egg carton full of pre-owned golf balls for your golf game, why should you buy.

Here are the top five reasons people to buy used golf balls:

1. If you are like most people, used golf balls offer you a good bargain. You can get name brand balls for less. For example, instead of paying $40 for a dozen Titleist, you can buy 12 high grade used Titleists for under $15.

2. Used golf balls give you the chance to play a second ball, to try a shot over, without playing an expensive ball.

3. Used golf balls give you peace of mind when you are playing a water hole. It’s a lot easier on your wallet if you hit a bad shot and lose a ball in the water, than if you hit a brand new ball.

4. The same things goes for out-of-bound holes. If you tend to slice or hook your tee shot, playing a used golf ball saves you money instead of losing a new ball.

5. Used golf balls are excellent for practice rounds or even practicing in your back yard. Whiffle balls do only so much. If you are chipping or using a wedge, you get a better feeling when you use a real ball. And if you practice with used golf balls, you don’t have to worry about scuffing them up in practice.

You can buy used golf balls online to get the best deal, selection and value for your money. Just make sure that you can tell that you are getting excellent quality from a reputable seller.

Online Golf Shops

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There are many online golf shops out there, in fact the internet is a mine field for golf store, so how do you know which one to choose?

Do you favour value for money over brands or mega buck hypermarkets over customer service from a PGA Professional? It’s down to the individual’s needs of course; every golfer is different and thus will hopefully choose the right website for his or her needs.

Decide what is more important to you and then search through the plethora of online golf shops until you find the website for you. Choose keywords in your tool bar search to narrow this field, for example: cheap golf clubs locally or discount golf clubs pe37 8ae or left hand golf club specialist or even best ping golf club fitting centre. The longer the thread of words, the more likely you will narrow the field significantly for your needs. It can mean the difference between 1000′s of pages and 10 pages. The big boy hypermarkets are relying on you to only key in a few keywords e.g Golf Shop, Golf Equipment, Golf Clubs etc which is fine if they’re who you want to shop with but not great if you place customer service and fitting above mass selling.

A good online golf equipment shop will be ordered on the home page to make it easy for the user to navigate, some online golf products shops will use busy home pages with lots going on and scrolling banners to confuse/attract the buyer. Most online golf shops will have a shop by brand option, this is handy if you’re loyal to a particular golf brand, it saves you time trawling through the many categories.

Decent online golf shops will have a Privacy Policy section for your data protection, a Contact Us section, a visible phone number on the home page is always good and some will be kind enough to provide a Track your item section. Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ section is always worth a read and may save you time in the long run.

Callaway Golf Gps – 3 Reasons You Need To Own The Callaway Upro Go

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Do you own a Callaway Golf gps?

If you don’t then I am here to tell you that you need to. Specifically the Callaway Upro Go. A friend and me every weekend travel the state of Texas taking on different golf courses. While playing in San Antonio one weekend, we were introduced to the Callaway Golf gps: Upro go model. A golfer that we met at the resort joined us for 9 holes this particular day.

Do you want to know his scores Vs. hours?

Well at the end of nine holes he was 4 strokes lower than me, and 6 strokes lower than my buddy. I noticed that on every shot he had taken he spent about 10 seconds looking at a device before he would take his shot. I figured it was a gps but, up until that point I have never really paid attention to gps systems. I thought they were an unneeded luxury that golfers with money used to show off.

Anyways to make a long story short, when we finally finished our 19 holes of golf, the guy we just met had totally destroyed the both of us. It was only after this weekend, that I decided that it was time to get a gps of my own. So I started doing some research on the Callaway Golf gps systems.

The Callaway Upro Go Golf Gps

Callaway Golf Gps systems are on the top of the market when it comes to golf gps. The Upro Go in my opinion has the best bang for your book. I am about to share with you 3 reasons you should own a Callaway Golf Gps.

1. The first reason that you should own the Callaway Upro Go is, that it is the only golf gps that I have seen on the market today that comes pre loaded with 18,000 courses across the United States and Canada. So the chances are super slim that the courses you play are not already pre loaded.

2. The accuracy and distances are always spot on from the tee to the hazard. On a vivid bright screen you will know exactly how far that your are going to have to hit your ball for the best placement. Never have to wonder the distances to the tee again.

3. You can play a full 18 holes of golf with this baby and still have some battery left over after. Seriously you can expect a full 10 to 12 hours. So for every shot you take that day you will have the correct distances and yardage.

Golf Towel – A Necessary Accessory for Any Golfer

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Such a small thing of such great importance: the golf towel. In a world where things are getting larger and larger, we can rest easy, knowing that one valuable tool is, in fact, getting just a bit smaller. A bit cuter. A bit snazzier.

The golf towel is a necessary item for any golfer, Novice or Pro – and with this year’s selection, you may be a bit hard pressed to choose just what kind of statement you want to make with such a simple tool.

Not only has the golf towel become a delightful gift for female golfers, (and male,) it has now become something of a collector’s piece. Whether you’d like to show off your favorite Patron Saint, or carry the faces of your children with you, the golf towel you are looking for is literally a click away on any Internet site.

But why not consider making your own? The golf towel has been simplified, modified, and newly created in a way to attach to just about anything, including a key chain. Creating your own personalized golf towel can give you an edge that your companions may not have on the course. Using your time wisely while preparing for your game, you may find that within one afternoon you have created the golf towel of your dreams, and may even be so inclined to pass them on as little gifts to your golfing friends.

Regardless of your ambitions concerning the detail of the golf towel, it is probably time for a new one. (You may always keep your good luck towel at the bottom of your golf bag.) A few fresh golf towels will make you feel like you’ve freshened up the contents of all of your golf equipment.

You may not have the time or the money to replace other equipment, so invest just enough to freshen up your towel. You may get lucky – this new little towel may be just what you were waiting for in order to improve your game. It’s just not trendy to play with an out of date golf towel, so give yourself the gift today, and add a little something new to your game.

‘Annoying Husband’ Saves Golf Course

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STOCKTON, Calif. (KCRA) — Stockton’s Elkhorn Country Club has an annoying husband to thank for saving the golf course from being foreclosed on and shuttered, said Tammy Aguilar.In February, the operators of the golf course abruptly shut down the club and filed for bankruptcy, said Jeff Christensen, president of the Sierra Golf Association.”My husband played golf there every Saturday. He was depressed. He had nothing to do. He was annoying being there. I knew I had to find a way to get him out of the house,” said Aguilar.Aguilar said during one of the first weekends without a golf outing, she and her husband had the idea of rallying the community to save the golf course.From that moment, Aguilar and Christensen said a handful of owners agreed to pool their money and resources to maintain the course while they worked to convince the bank to sell them the course so the neighbors could operate it.”The bank ended up selling for just $425,000. It was so incredibly fortunate to get it at that price. It has to be one of the best California golf course buys ever. Ever,” said Christensen.Now, nine months later, the once-private Elkhorn will reopen to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at 11 a.m.Meanwhile, Aguilar said she and her once-annoying husband, now part-owners of the course, will be back doing what they love.”He’ll get to go back to playing golf, and I’ll get to shop without him knowing,” said Aguilar.