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it is very well said by someone that there is no limit, when it comes to shopping for golf accessories. One can go on and on while purchasing golf related accessories. It is common for people to end up buying a large amount of stuff, which they eventually know they are not going to use for a long time in the future.

Although the thought of passing these golf accessories may seem blasphemous for any golfer, who has already spent a fortune on purchasing them in the first place, it is possible that they can choose not to purchase these accessories and save up their money to buy something more worthwhile.

Golfers can use these saved money in order to invest in a good quality golf cart. Golf cart is one accessory which is required on any kind of golf greens, irrespective of the size of the field. Golfers need golf carts while playing on spacious golf greens where they are expected to move from one hole to another, while carrying all their golf equipments along with them. A large number of golfers end up renting the golf carts but purchasing one in the first place is a better suggestion as it allows the individual to customize the cart as per their wishes for future use as well.

There is a huge range of golf carts available in the market today. It depends entirely on an individual which specific size of the golf cart they would choose to purchase. A golfer can go for a cart which is only slightly bigger than a go-cart in size. Although this kind of cart is generally a bit small in size, it offers the opportunity to the individuals to accommodate their golfing equipment and themselves comfortably. Most importantly, these miniature golf carts are really easy on the budget in terms of their cost and gas requirements.

Purchasing a golf cart of one’s own is more or less similar to purchasing a new car where the individual can choose to customize their car according to their preferences. They can choose to get a snazzy sound system installed in the golf cart. Moreover installing an electronic sound system in a golf cart isn’t very difficult and can be fitted in by the golfer as well.

There are a number of golf cart manufacturers available around who can help the golfer to purchase a branded, good quality golf cart. A golfer may choose to customize a golf cart all by them selves or by seeking the help of an experienced golf cart manufacturer. When it comes to customizing the golf cart, the options are simply endless. One can choose to get a custom paint job done on their carts or install one of the best quality sound systems in the cart. A large number of avid golfers even sell off their in case they get bored of it so that they can purchase a new one. It is rightly said that golf is not merely a game for some people, its passion.

Everyone who plays golf has at one time or another faced their own bugaboo type shot. The shot they either fear or wish someone else would play for them. For some people this could be the drive; for others, it might be fairway bunker play or putting. To each his own. But there is one type of shot that bothers a lot of players, regardless of their experience. And those are the chip shots.

Many people can drive a ball a good distance, putt as if they have radar in their heads, but it’s that little piece of real estate close to the green that wonks up their scores on a routine basis. Poor chipping equals much higher scores. It’s that simple. And let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than getting close to the green and watching your chip shot screech across the green, pass the hole and go sliding off the other side. By that same token, a high-flying chip shot that overshoots is just as annoying

Now I know (as I’m sure you do, too) there are a gazillion tips on proper chipping. Some of these are very good tips and should be followed by just about everyone. Others are, well, less than good. But as with all things golf, do what fits you best and works out for you on the links.

There is, however, one chipping tip that everyone needs to know and understand and practice. And that has to do with your hands on impact.

A major factor in hitting consistent chip shots is for the hands to lead the clubface through impact.

The vast majority of thinned or fluffed chip shots occur when the club head overtakes the hands and is, therefore traveling on the upswing, rather that delivering a descending blow at impact.

The first thing to do at set up is to move the majority of your weight onto the left foot. The ball is played towards the back of the stance, and the hands go ahead of the ball. This is vital if your want to control your shots. Setting up your body so your hands can do what they are suppose to do is crucial to getting this right. Do not underestimate the importance of a good, proper stance when preparing to chip.

The chip shot can now be played with the correct downward strike. You should NOT be trying to slide the clubface under the ball, nor should you be trying to scoop the ball into the air.

The key now is to make sure that you keep the hands AHEAD OF THE BALL and not allow your wrists to dominate the shot. Players who get “wristy” at impact run the risk of thinning it clean through the green or chunking it a few inches.

I’ll share some more chipping tips with you in the future and you can decide if they work for you or not. But the one chipping tip you should truly consider as being worthwhile, is the one you just read. Keep those hands ahead of the clubface.

I am one of those people that pack for everything. I like to be prepared and ready for whatever may come. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when packing for a big golf trip, and a few reminders of things you need to do before leaving.

The obvious things to pack are extra golf balls, gloves, and a rainsuit and golf shoes. I like to keep these things in my golf bag along with a first aid kit. Items such as a bee-sting kits, Advil, Band-Aids, sunscreen and insect repellent are key as well.

You may not always need them but others in your foursome may and you can be the hero for the moment. I am also a firm believer in packing snacks such as a protein bar or Fig bars to assist in maintaining blood sugar levels.

Golf schools are institutes to induce the proficiency of a veteran golf player in you. You may aim at improving your swings, building appropriate level of fitness and living in a relaxing atmosphere by enrolling with these schools.

No golf player in this world in born with acquaintance of golfing. In fact, golfing involves a life-long learning process to achieve expertise in this wonderful game. Thus, in order to mold your character and strengths to play this outstanding game, you need to get enrolled with an apposite golf school. And you are not going to experience any hard time finding one, as there are plenty of options dedicated to dish you up with nuts and bolts of golfing.

Advantages Offered By Golf School

The idea of establishing a golf school is to setup an environment for the golf lovers to tame their swings and shots. From basic players to players with average knowledge, these golf schools are must to join for everyone. Here is the discussion to give the answer to why to join a golf learning school:

• Golf schools aim at improving your fitness standards, so that you get tailored to play power-bearing shots.
• Golf schools are helpful in building your mental stability to withstand extensive sessions of golf playing.
• Golf schools aid you in making best selections for golf accessories like clubs, balls, bags, shoes and other stuff.
• And of course, these schools are dedicated to make you learn basic and advanced golfing skills.

How To Choose a Golf School

A golf school or academy must be chosen on the basis of a number of evaluating parameters. You can learn what these parameters are by reading below:

• The golf academy must provide you with one-on-one teaching options. At the most, you can join an institute offering the teaching ratio of 2:1. Anything else should be considered as a compromise.
• Price will play the role of deciding factor for enrolling with a particular school. Golf could not be learnt with easy pockets, but you can still end up with options keeping resemblance with you pocket size.
• Golf instructor employed by the institute must be an expert in understanding your weak areas and working upon your game to modify it to greatest extent. Check the track record of golf instructors serving you with golf teaching.
• Facilities like accommodation, transportation and other activities like clubs, gyms etc., must be an integral part of the golf school chosen by you.
• The golf school authorities must be willing to remain in contact with you via emails and telephones to help you in improving every aspect of your game.

Every amatuer golfer has their favorite pro golfer. And we all tend to have a favorite golf tournament, especially if you are talking about the Majors. I love the Masters. I have been fortunate enough to attend the tournament several times and, for a golfer, there is just nothing like it. I am especially looking forward to this year’s Masters for a variety of reasons.
If you haven’t had a chance to make it to Augusta National, I don’t know that I can put into words what it’s like walking out onto the course at the Masters for the first time as a golf fan. It is just absolutely stunning, it’s so beautiful and so full of golf history.

There are a number of story lines that make this year’s edition of the Masters very interesting to me. First, I read the other day that The Shark (Greg Norman) has signed to play with TaylorMade golf clubs. So he will be bringing new clubs to Augusta. It would be great to see him contend again. Freddie Couples almost won last week and many golf fans would love to see him compete on Sunday in Augusta.

Whether you like him or not, Tiger has to be a favorite. And I’m very interested to see if he has shaken off enough rust to win a fifth green jacket. It’s a great story about a great golfer.

Has Phil Mickelson gotten his driver under enough control to contend? He has his short irons and putter really going now, but you also have drive well at Augusta.

Will an Anthony Kim or Rory McIlroy beat the odds to win this Major at a very young age?

All of this is what makes a Major, and the Masters in particular, so much fun to watch and to follow. And it also absolutely beautiful to watch in person or on TV. Enjoy the golf, enjoy the beauty, and watch the story lines to see which, if any, of the above may come true.

A large number of people amongst us may like to associate golf as a game which is meant only for people with a penchant for finer things in life. People usually tend to associate golf with people who have large amount of time to while away and the ones who can afford to spend huge amount of money on playing golf and purchasing golf accessories.

Well, an individual may not get the time to play golf but they can at least afford to purchase stylish golf accessories. One of the trendiest golf accessories available around are the golf caps. Golf caps spell chic and urban fashion which can be carried off by any and every individual, never mind the fact that they are not active golf players.

There are a number of golf caps, available in various styles which can be seen both on and off the field. The golf caps seem to have definitely come a long way since they were first introduced. The traditional golf caps seem to have drawn inspiration from the fast forward fashion thinking world which has managed to influence the styles, color, designs as well as the fabrics in which golf caps were traditionally made.

There used to be a time when golf caps were only sported by cigar-smoking, aged and retired professionals who would while away their free time by playing this sport. But the times have changed and how!

As compared to the boring grays and plaid patterns, there are innumerable designs available in golf caps today, in a myriad of colors, such as bright blues, summery yellows, classic beiges and blacks. The golf cap of yesterday has been given a whole new looking by adding some latest styles and new-age designs to it so as to suit the taste of each and every fashionista.

I was reminded today of a great tip that I got from a caddy about twelve years ago. It’s geared towards the struggle that I believe most golfers have at some point. Missing those short putts between 3 feet and 5 feet out. And I’m not talking about the yips. Just when you keep missing to the left, to the right, not consistently to one side or the other, but just missing way too many of these putts and costing yourself tons of strokes on the golf course. And when I was struggling with this, a great caddy who has since then gone to the great golf course in heaven gave me a great drill to fix this.

This is a really simple drill but it goes to the heart of the problem on short putts. On all putts, really catching the ball square in the middle of the putter head is important. But it’s absolutely crucial on the short golf strokes.
Here is a way to see how you are making contact with the golf ball and to practice getting it right quickly and simply. First you need a piece of contact tape. You can get this from any golf pro or a golfing supply store. Put a piece of the tape on the face of your putter.
Now hit 10 putts and check the impact tape and see where you are making contact. There should be some type of pattern on the putter face. Look at how spread out the pattern is. If the impact pattern is pretty spread out from the dead center of the putter face, you aren’t stroking your putts consistently in the center or sweet spot of the putter face.
Now work on 10 putts without impact tape focusing on making contact in the center of the putter face with a smooth stroke. Then take 10 more putts with impact tape again on the face of the club again. Check your pattern again.
Do this for a few days and you should see a definite improvement in your short putts!
Good golfing out there golf nuts!

Yes you read that right! Pro golfer Henrik Stenson took his clothes off in the opening round of the CA Championship golf tournament yesterday. He shot a 69 and was only 4 shots off the lead after his “eventful” round of golf. What exactly happened and were golf fans shocked?

Well, here is the deal. He did not get naked. He did, however, actually strip down to his undershorts. That’s right, took off shirt and pants, all but the the boxer briefs. His tee shot on the 4th hole went astray and he ended up in the edge of a water hazard. So before he waded into the muck, he got natural (almost) as they say.
So he proceeded to strip down and hit the golf shot out of the mud. Why you ask? Well, according to Stenson, one time he had a similar shot and covered himself with mud getting the ball out. And you know that those outfits the pros wear are pretty expensive. But part of it was that he did not have any rain gear with him in his bag. Or at least that is what was reported.
I’m sure much will be written about it both positive and negative. Mickelson, for example, said “I don’t know if I’d do that”. But I think it’s both funny and great. I’ve always said that golfers don’t need to take themselves too seriously and obviously Henrik doesn’t. Or maybe, being that he is from Sweden (like he of the funny golf hat Jesper Parnevik), he just walks to a different beat. Either way, it’s good for a laugh and a little comic news when everything that we hear these days is doom and gloom.
You can see a picture and read about it here
By the way, he stayed fully clothed today and shot a one over to end up tied for 44th after round two. Hmmmm…… he might need a new strategy for moving day tomorrow. Anyway, enjoy a laugh and a round of golf if you can.

Are you always wishing that you had a swing like Tiger or Ernie? Well as amateur golfers, I think that we should probably forget about that. But we can learn from watching the pros. And here is an opportunity for you to watch your favorite pro golfer in slow motion and see what he/she does in their full swing and maybe pick up a tip or too. It’s also pretty cool.

Now again, I wouldn’t recommend trying to recreate any of these golf swings. These folks are pros. But you can have fun with this and possibly learn something.
Here is a link to a site where you pick a professional golfer and watch their full swing in slow motion:

SwingPlex
As I consistently remind all of us golf nuts, slow and smooth tempo is the key. And I think that these videos reinforce that.
Have fun and good golfing.

Smooth, easy tempo is so key to a good golf swing. And you have to use the big muscles to execute the golf swing. Those two things together make a good grip one of the main foundations of a good swing for all of us amateur golfers. Read on to see what I mean.

Being relaxed helps so much to make sure that you have a smooth, easy tempo in your golf swing. If you are tensed up, especially in your big muscles, it can throw everything out of whack. And one thing that can really help keep you from tensing up is your grip.
I see many golfers at the range who are gripping their golf clubs as if they are about to snatch 250 pounds off a bench and press it over their head. Their grip is so tight I wonder if they are going to be able to let go of the club to put it back in the bag. I don’t know if “grip it and rip it” has fueled this, but I see a lot more of this than I used to.
When I first started playing golf I read a book by Tommy Armour that my dad had. It was called “How To Play Your Best Golf All The Time”. It was a very good book and he had one thing in there about the grip that has stayed with me to this day.
He talked about not holding the golf club too tightly or too loosely. His golf grip tip was that the perfect grip on the golf club would be to grip the club as if you were holding a bird in your hands. You should hold it tight enough that the bird can’t get away, but not so tight as to hurt the bird.
One of the things this helps me with to this day (and will help you also) is that it allows me to grip the golf club but stay relaxed. Anytime I feel myself speeding up my swing or gripping the club too tight, I think about that tip from Mr. Armour and it seems like my whole body just relaxes. And then I start hitting the golf ball better again.
Boy if I only wouldn’t keep forgetting that from time to time! Hope this helps your game.
Good golfing to all you golf nuts.