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How To Improve Your Golf Swing

Mikey — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:58:14 -0700

Most new golfers find that the sport is more difficult than it looks on television. Whether you are new to the sport or just want to improve your swing after years of practice, it can be done. Follow these steps and you can improve your golf swing. To transform your golf swing, however, you may find that more help is needed. I recommend the Simple Golf Swing program.

How To Chip

catsfan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:11:14 -0700

How To Putt

catsfan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:18:36 -0800

The putter is used much more often than any other club during a round of golf, but it is the least practiced part of most people's golf game. By implementing a few putting fundamentals, and with adequate practice, most golfers can learn to like putting, enjoy putting success and improve their overall golf scores. Here are some putting fundamentals that will help every level of golfer.

How To Choose a Golf Glove

catsfan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:06:14 -0800

Golfers should take as much care in choosing the right golf glove as they do in choosing their golf clubs. The glove fits on your hand, which is the most tactile part of your golf swing. A glove that enhances your sense of touch can only improve your game. A glove that is ill-fitting or uncomfortable in any way will be a distraction.

Here are some things to consider when looking for a golf glove.

How To Forget a Bad Golf Hole

catsfan — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:06:52 -0800

Resisting the natural impulses will help ensure you get the most out of your round of golf and post the best score possible for that day. Here are some general rules that may swim against the current of human response to adversity, but they are a good battle plan for conquering the golf course after suffering a bad golf hole.

How To Play Against Better Golfers

catsfan — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:39:06 -0800

Whether you're preparing to play in a casual foursome with highly skilled golfers (or at least golfers who play better than you do), or getting set to tee-off in a tournament against single-digit handicappers, it is only natural to feel nervous. We often are held back from playing our best by those feelings. It need not be that way.

With some effort on your part, and by following the suggestions below, you'll go a long way toward conquering your fears and breaking down a major obstacle in the improvement of your golf game.

How To Get Golf Lessons

catsfan — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:10:36 -0800

Everyone that loves the game of golf, and intends to receive lifelong enjoyment from the game, will benefit from professional golf lessons. Even for a novice golfer, locating a golf coach in your area is not as difficult as it may seem; however, there are a few things to know and consider when beginning your search.

Here are some steps you can take to find the right coach for you.

How To Change Your Own Golf Grips

c_cubed14470 — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:46:53 -0700

Re-gripping yourself is easy, and relatively inexpensive. In order to get the most "bang for your buck," you will need to know the size of the grip that is best for you. To determine the proper size for your grip, read How To Determine Correct Grip Size.

How To Determine the Correct Grip Size for Golf Clubs

c_cubed14470 — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:00:36 -0700

The grip is the only physical contact the golfer has with the club. Therefore, the club feeling comfortable in the golfer’s hands is essential to consistently strike the ball. Changing your golf grips can improve your game by 3-5 shots per round. The wrong size grips can actually have the opposite effect.

Determining your proper grip size is very easy, and can be done in a short period of time. While using sample grips to determine your proper grip size is the best way, using the guide below can get you to the proper size. If you need to size your grip incorrectly, I suggest you err on the large side, as most players I’ve ever dealt with do better with larger grips.

How To Pack for a Guy's Golf Trip

catsfan — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:24:16 -0700

Follow these tips, add to them if you like, and you'll be set when you're on the road to your next great golf destination.

Get your money together (it will be short trip if you don't). Take a variety of "purchasing power," i.e., cash, credit/ATM cards, and checks.
Get plenty of golf balls -- good ones, not the cheapest. After all, this trip is a big deal.
Put an abundance of tees in your golf bag. No one likes to get to the 1st tee box and realize they don't have tees.
Buy a cool divot tool. You'll look like a good player even if you aren't.
Get sunscreen. There are some good, spray-on brands that are perfect for golfers.

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How To Tee-Up Your Golf Ball

catsfan — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:06:07 -0700

On each golf hole, there is a teeing ground, or tee box, from which you hit your first shot on that hole. Depending upon the length of the hole, you may need to use either a driver, fairway wood, iron or hybrid. Hybrids are new, easier-to-hit clubs that are meant to replace the long-irons. Depending on the club you need, your ball will need to be teed at different heights. The tips below will first describe how to most easily get the tee into the ground. They will also provide suggestions for how to tee your ball for the different clubs.

How To Warm Up for a Round of Golf

catsfan — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:16:04 -0700

Based upon how early, or late, you arrive at the course, you may need to adjust your routine to fit your time schedule. Don’t cut out any step entirely, simply reduce the time you would have allotted to one or more. Depending on your individual needs, fully complete the steps you most need.

How To Play College Golf

catsfan — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:41:13 -0700

Every young golfer practices "the putt." The one that will win The Masters. The putt that will make them the British Open champion. Every young golfer dreams.

One of those dreams is also to play college golf. Most junior golfers think it is as unattainable as winning a major championship. In reality, it is not. There are a few simple steps junior golfers and their parents should take to maximize the chances of achieving the goal.

How To Select Golf Clubs

catsfan — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:02:37 -0700

Golf irons are one of the subsets that make up a "set" of golf clubs (Woods, Irons, Wedges, Putter). Generally, irons vary in degrees of loft, which makes the ball travel on a higher trajectory or a lower trajectory. They are used from the fairway, which is the space between the tee-box and the green. They are also the clubs you will use most during a round of golf, so it is important to choose the best set for you.

In choosing golf irons, golfers must consider:

Their body (height and build).
Skill level.
Swing speed.
Personal preference (aesthetically pleasing clubs).

There are other factors that may be considered, but a golf professional will fill you in on those during one of the steps described below.

How To Use Golf Etiquette

Elizabeth69 — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:44:00 -0700

Golf has grown in popularity over the past several decades. No longer a game reserved for the elite, people of all ages and all income brackets are taking to the links to get a little exercise and enjoy a beautiful, sunny day. Learning to master the game is fun and relaxing for many people (for others, it can be a bit exasperating!). One thing is certain--when everyone plays with consideration of their fellow golfers, the game is more enjoyable for all. Here are a few tips on using golf etiquette:

Honesty is the best policy. Accurate scoring in golf is largely done on the honor system. Shaving a point or two off of your score is dishonest and will surely make you an unpopular golfing partner.

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How To Consistently Break 100 Playing Golf

Kyle240 — Thu, 18 May 2006 15:50:00 -0700

Golf can be infuriating. The good news is that the worse you are, the easier it is to improve. If your typical 18 is up around 120, you can shave 20 or more strokes off your round by learning basic concepts. Follow these tips to make your round of golf more than just a good walk spoiled.