When is the best time to play golf on your local golf course? There is no one definite answer because the answer depends on the situation. Are you going to play on a private golf course? A public golf course? Are you planning on using a golf cart? These things need to be taken into consideration when deciding on the best times to play golf. You also need to consider your schedule and how busy you are. Is there a certain day/ time that you can't play golf? If so, then this needs to be taken into consideration as well.
Public Golf Course
It is usually better to play later in the day on a public golf course because it will probably cost less than if you had chosen to play earlier in the day. Most public golf courses have discounted rates when you're playing near closing time. When you're playing at a public golf course, try to play later in the day as it will likely save you money.
Private Golf Course
At private golf courses the best time to play is usually pretty early in the day. This is because it will likely be less busy and won't be as hot (if heat is a problem in your region). The majority of golfers go to private golf courses in the afternoon, especially on Sundays, so your best bet is to go right after church if you go to church.
Using/ Not Using A Golf Cart
Many golf courses do not allow you to walk before 2 P.M. This means that if you are planning to use a golf cart, the best time to do so would be before 2 P.M. If you are not planning to use a golf cart, you should go after 2 P.M.
A lot of deciding when to play golf is personal preference. If money or the course being crowded isn't an issue then you can go whenever you want. The best time to play golf is when it is most convenient for you. Don't force yourself to play at a time you don't want to or you won't enjoy it. A lot also depends on where you live. If you live in a place that gets very hot during the day, I suggest that you avoid playing between 10 AM and 4 PM. If you play during these times you could get dehydrated or have a heat stroke. If you do decide to play when it is hot out, make sure that you bring plenty of water.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Mini Golf 101
Mini Golfing is one of my hobbies that I love, so I thought I would make a post about it today. Mini- Golfing is a great thing to do for pretty much any occasion. A mini golf birthday party is always fun, so is a mini golf date. There a very few instances where mini golfing would not be a good choice. Think about a mini golf birthday party. The kids there have 18 holes which means they definitely won't get bored for awhile. Most kids can play two rounds without getting bored. This is a great idea for a birthday party because most birthday parties only last two or three hours. Mini golfing is also great for a first date because you can learn a lot about your date. Are the competitive? Do they want you to let up on you? It also tells a little bit about their pride, because if they are losing they may be a bit upset. But as long as you don't take the game too seriously, you don't need to worry about ruining the relationship. That's why I think mini golf is such a great first date.
So what should you look for in a mini golf course? The first and most obvious thing I look for in a mini golf course is a course that looks like it would be fun to play on. There should be neat obstacles and the course should be well- kept. There are plenty of interesting mini golf courses, just check the local phone book or Google "mini golf courses in _____" You may be able to find the mini golf course's homepage and possibly see pictures of the holes. If you're picking a mini golf course for a birthday party, I suggest looking at the theme of the golf course. A Dinosaur- themed mini golf course might be heaven on earth for 5 or 6 year olds.
If you are going on a date to a mini golf course, the first thing I would look at is how well the course is kept. Taking your date to a nice, well- kept mini golf course will show a little bit about you. Also, make sure you check the weather forecast before deciding when you are going to go on the mini golf date. It wouldn't be much fun if it started raining during the middle of your outdoor mini golf game. Pick a day that is supposed to be sunny and warm, with little to no chance of rain. Bad weather could ruin your mini golf date if you don't.
So what should you look for in a mini golf course? The first and most obvious thing I look for in a mini golf course is a course that looks like it would be fun to play on. There should be neat obstacles and the course should be well- kept. There are plenty of interesting mini golf courses, just check the local phone book or Google "mini golf courses in _____" You may be able to find the mini golf course's homepage and possibly see pictures of the holes. If you're picking a mini golf course for a birthday party, I suggest looking at the theme of the golf course. A Dinosaur- themed mini golf course might be heaven on earth for 5 or 6 year olds.
If you are going on a date to a mini golf course, the first thing I would look at is how well the course is kept. Taking your date to a nice, well- kept mini golf course will show a little bit about you. Also, make sure you check the weather forecast before deciding when you are going to go on the mini golf date. It wouldn't be much fun if it started raining during the middle of your outdoor mini golf game. Pick a day that is supposed to be sunny and warm, with little to no chance of rain. Bad weather could ruin your mini golf date if you don't.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Your Road To Becoming a Great Golfer
So do you want to become a good golfer? Maybe even a professional? If so, you need to ask yourself one question:
Am I willing to work hard enough to become one?
Most people will say yes to this question, but few will actually do so. If you're willing to work hard, you can become a great golfer. But this is true if and only if you're willing to work harder than 99% of the other golfers out there who think that they're willing to work hard enough to become a great golfer. Becoming a great golfer requires a lot of practice, playing, and learning. You need to do these things consistently in order to become a great golfer. As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, practice makes perfect. This is especially true for golf. If you can practice your technique until it is near perfect, then you will become a great golfer.
Think about everyone out there who wants to be a professional golfer. There's lots of people out there who have more talent than you. So how do you beat their talent? The answer is surprisingly simple- you have to work hard. One of my favorite quotes is "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". This is a great quote in my opinion. Someone can have all the talent in the world, but if they don't work hard and practice then they won't be successful. In order to be a great golfer, you need to work hard.
How hard do you need to work? That depends on how good you want to be? If you just want to be better than your buddies you golf with every Sunday, then you may just need an extra hour or two of practice every week. If you want to become a professional golfer then you need to work on your golf game every day.
Now get to work! Go do what you need to do in order to become a better golfer. I have quite a few tips posted in this blog, I suggest reading through some of my blog posts. You might just learn something new.
Am I willing to work hard enough to become one?
Most people will say yes to this question, but few will actually do so. If you're willing to work hard, you can become a great golfer. But this is true if and only if you're willing to work harder than 99% of the other golfers out there who think that they're willing to work hard enough to become a great golfer. Becoming a great golfer requires a lot of practice, playing, and learning. You need to do these things consistently in order to become a great golfer. As I mentioned in one of my earlier posts, practice makes perfect. This is especially true for golf. If you can practice your technique until it is near perfect, then you will become a great golfer.
Think about everyone out there who wants to be a professional golfer. There's lots of people out there who have more talent than you. So how do you beat their talent? The answer is surprisingly simple- you have to work hard. One of my favorite quotes is "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". This is a great quote in my opinion. Someone can have all the talent in the world, but if they don't work hard and practice then they won't be successful. In order to be a great golfer, you need to work hard.
How hard do you need to work? That depends on how good you want to be? If you just want to be better than your buddies you golf with every Sunday, then you may just need an extra hour or two of practice every week. If you want to become a professional golfer then you need to work on your golf game every day.
Now get to work! Go do what you need to do in order to become a better golfer. I have quite a few tips posted in this blog, I suggest reading through some of my blog posts. You might just learn something new.
Replacing Your Golf Grips
In order to keep your clubs in tip- top shape, you need to replace your clubs' grip often. You can have this done professionally, or you can do it yourself. Personally I prefer doing this myself since it is cheaper and actually pretty easy. I wanted to share with you how to replace your golf club grips. Doing it saves money, as well as a trip.
Putting new grips on your golf clubs is actually not hard. It only requires five things and only takes five steps. here are the things you'll need:
1. New golf grips
2. A sharp knife
3. A roll of double sided tape
4. Cleaning solvent
5. Work bench vice
To replace your clubs' grips follow these simple steps:
1. Put the club in the work bench vice and tighten with the grip being fully exposed. Take your sharp knife and cut the grip off the club. Starting near the club head and working toward the top. Be sure to cut away from your body so you don't cut yourself.
2. After the old grip is taken off, clean the shaft using the cleaning solvent and an old rag or brush. Make sure you clean your golf club thoroughly and to dry it off when you're done.
3. Now wrap the shaft with double sided tape. Try to cover the surface as thoroughly as possible. How well you do this will greatly influence how long your grip lasts.
4. Pour some of the solvent over the top of the club. You now should be able to slip the grip onto the club after ensuring it is aligned properly. Now you can remove the club from the vice and make any adjustments to the grip. Make sure you're comfortable with how the grip feels in your hand.
All you need to do after this is let the club dry and you're done!
I strongly suggest that you try doing this with at least one of your clubs. This can be a good money- saver and it will help you learn more about your golf clubs. Who knows- maybe you'll do a better job replacing your golf grips than a professional!
Putting new grips on your golf clubs is actually not hard. It only requires five things and only takes five steps. here are the things you'll need:
1. New golf grips
2. A sharp knife
3. A roll of double sided tape
4. Cleaning solvent
5. Work bench vice
To replace your clubs' grips follow these simple steps:
1. Put the club in the work bench vice and tighten with the grip being fully exposed. Take your sharp knife and cut the grip off the club. Starting near the club head and working toward the top. Be sure to cut away from your body so you don't cut yourself.
2. After the old grip is taken off, clean the shaft using the cleaning solvent and an old rag or brush. Make sure you clean your golf club thoroughly and to dry it off when you're done.
3. Now wrap the shaft with double sided tape. Try to cover the surface as thoroughly as possible. How well you do this will greatly influence how long your grip lasts.
4. Pour some of the solvent over the top of the club. You now should be able to slip the grip onto the club after ensuring it is aligned properly. Now you can remove the club from the vice and make any adjustments to the grip. Make sure you're comfortable with how the grip feels in your hand.
All you need to do after this is let the club dry and you're done!
I strongly suggest that you try doing this with at least one of your clubs. This can be a good money- saver and it will help you learn more about your golf clubs. Who knows- maybe you'll do a better job replacing your golf grips than a professional!
Good Golf Sportsmanship
You'll probably ignore this post, but to be honest it is extremely important whether you are a veteran or a new player. Remember golf is just a game. How you react to the games events says more about you than how you play. You'll gain respect if you keep composure at all times, whether things are going well or not. By showing good sportsmanship you can also make friends with your opponent (and possibly somebody to golf with in the future)
Be a Good Winner
When you lose a game, be it golf, basketball, or water polo, aren't you upset? Consider that your opponents likely feel the same way when they lose. Don't gloat or boast when you win, all it will do is make your opponent want to punch you in the face. Whenever I win, no matter what I'm playing, I always go over to my opponent and tell them good game and shake their hand. This shows that you aren't all about winning and also helps to console your opponent. Your opponent will likely tell you good game as well and shake your hand as well. If they don't then they're probably just a sore loser, which is what I'm covering next.
...And a Good Loser
Let's face it. You won't win every golf match you play. Since you will likely be losing quite a bit throughout your golfing career, you need to learn how to be a good loser. After you lose, walk over to your opponent and tell him good game. Don't say anything else. Don't tell them about how you were "off your game" today or how they got lucky and beat you. Saying something like this just makes you look like a jerk. Depending on the stakes of the game they may be very excited. If they are so excited that they ignore you, just leave them alone and walk away. Be the bigger man. Show that you have class. Even though you may not be the better golfer on that particular day, at least you have better character.
Having good sportsmanship is extremely important. Treat others well and they will treat you well in return. Always remember the golden rule and make sure you follow it. By doing this, you will find that you will have better golfing experiences, as will those you golf with.
Be a Good Winner
When you lose a game, be it golf, basketball, or water polo, aren't you upset? Consider that your opponents likely feel the same way when they lose. Don't gloat or boast when you win, all it will do is make your opponent want to punch you in the face. Whenever I win, no matter what I'm playing, I always go over to my opponent and tell them good game and shake their hand. This shows that you aren't all about winning and also helps to console your opponent. Your opponent will likely tell you good game as well and shake your hand as well. If they don't then they're probably just a sore loser, which is what I'm covering next.
...And a Good Loser
Let's face it. You won't win every golf match you play. Since you will likely be losing quite a bit throughout your golfing career, you need to learn how to be a good loser. After you lose, walk over to your opponent and tell him good game. Don't say anything else. Don't tell them about how you were "off your game" today or how they got lucky and beat you. Saying something like this just makes you look like a jerk. Depending on the stakes of the game they may be very excited. If they are so excited that they ignore you, just leave them alone and walk away. Be the bigger man. Show that you have class. Even though you may not be the better golfer on that particular day, at least you have better character.
Having good sportsmanship is extremely important. Treat others well and they will treat you well in return. Always remember the golden rule and make sure you follow it. By doing this, you will find that you will have better golfing experiences, as will those you golf with.
What Lines and Colored Stakes on a Golf Course Mean
Do you pay attention to the lines and colored stakes on a golf course? If you don't you should. Crossing certain lines could mean a two stroke penalty for you. Are you afraid of getting penalized for doing this without knowing what you are doing? Don't worry, with a little bit of knowledge you can avoid penalties. In this post I will be discussing the lines and colored stakes of a golf course and what they mean.
White lines or white stakes are used to designate the area that is out of bounds. Stakes or a fence can also indicate out of bounds, and when they do make sure to note that out of bounds begins at the nearest inside point of the stakes at ground level, not including any kind of angled support. And when a line is used to designate the out of bounds area, the line itself is considered out of bounds.
When a ball lands out of bounds a penalty is enforced, leading to the golfer having to return to where he hit the previous shot and also take a one stroke penalty. In some cases, when a golfer's ball is out of bounds, it may be better for him to hit a provisional ball. For more information, you can check out Rule 27.
Now for the next golf course color- yellow. What do yellow stakes and yellow lines mean on a golf course? In most cases they mean a water hazard. Usually a water hazard is pretty obvious, but sometimes there may not be any water in a usual water hazard because of repair, drought, etc. so these yellow lines and stakes indicate that it is a water hazard and normal rules apply if you hit the ball into the area. The penalty for this is one stroke and a drop within two club lengths from the hole. For more information on water hazard penalties, read my last post.
Red lines or stakes on a golf course indicate a lateral water hazard. But what is a lateral water hazard and how is it different from a normal water hazard? Lateral water hazards run alongside the golf course, not through it. A good example of this is a stream that runs parallel to your course to the hole. The rules differentiate between a normal water hazard and a lateral water hazard because dropping behind a lateral water hazard would often be extremely difficult and unfair. When the ball is hit into a lateral water hazard, the golfer can choose to try to play the ball, or take a one stroke penalty and a drop. This drop can be within a two club length of where the ball crossed the margin of the hazard, or you can elect to take the drop behind the hazard.
Golf Unplayable Ball Rules
This post I would like to dedicate to the golf unplayable ball rules. What are your options if your ball goes into a water hazard? Or gets stuck in a tree? There have been some pretty interesting unplayable ball scenarios in golf. I've seen golfers literally get into a pond to hit their ball out of a water hazard. That is something pretty interesting to me. Maybe it's not always better to take the penalty. Sometimes that unplayable ball really is playable. So what are the Unplayable Ball Rules of golf?
Let's start with the requirements of an unplayable ball:
First of all, to declare a ball unplayable you must be able to prove that it is your ball. This could mean shaking it out of the tree to prove that it really is your ball. Before you do this, make sure that you declare your intentions or there will be further penalties. You can only declare a ball unplayable if you can identify it. This means you can't declare a ball you hit into the middle of a pond unplayable unless you go and get it. Usually if you declare a ball unplayable, and are able to prove that it is your ball and get it, you are allowed to place the ball within two club lengths from the spot the ball was. These are the golf unplayable ball rules, but there are also rules for if you lose your golf ball.
Golf Lost Ball Rules:
The rules are the same for a golf ball that is lost or out of bounds. For a ball to be considered lost, it must be hit in a place where you cannot/ will not retrieve it, such as in a water hazard. This is different from a unplayable ball, because a lost ball is not retrievable while an unplayable ball is. In the instance of a lost ball, you must take a one stroke penalty and hit the ball from the place you hit it previously. This is much worse than an unplayable ball in most cases. Lost balls almost always have one result- the penalty stroke and placement of the ball from the spot of the previous shot. Unplayable balls could be played, but usually are not because it would be difficult to do so. For example, you technically climb up a tree in order to hit a golf ball.
Let's start with the requirements of an unplayable ball:
First of all, to declare a ball unplayable you must be able to prove that it is your ball. This could mean shaking it out of the tree to prove that it really is your ball. Before you do this, make sure that you declare your intentions or there will be further penalties. You can only declare a ball unplayable if you can identify it. This means you can't declare a ball you hit into the middle of a pond unplayable unless you go and get it. Usually if you declare a ball unplayable, and are able to prove that it is your ball and get it, you are allowed to place the ball within two club lengths from the spot the ball was. These are the golf unplayable ball rules, but there are also rules for if you lose your golf ball.
Golf Lost Ball Rules:
The rules are the same for a golf ball that is lost or out of bounds. For a ball to be considered lost, it must be hit in a place where you cannot/ will not retrieve it, such as in a water hazard. This is different from a unplayable ball, because a lost ball is not retrievable while an unplayable ball is. In the instance of a lost ball, you must take a one stroke penalty and hit the ball from the place you hit it previously. This is much worse than an unplayable ball in most cases. Lost balls almost always have one result- the penalty stroke and placement of the ball from the spot of the previous shot. Unplayable balls could be played, but usually are not because it would be difficult to do so. For example, you technically climb up a tree in order to hit a golf ball.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Golfing Equipment Tips
Golfing requires quite a bit of equipment, and knowledge about the equipment as well. Luckily, the internet is full of knowledge about golf equipment and can greatly help you when buying/ cleaning/ etc. your golf equipment. Your equipment is expensive and special, you should do the best you can to keep it clean and working. This post will be highlighting some tips on cleaning your golf equipment, as well as what you need to buy.
Buying Golf Equipment
Buying golf equipment is essential for any new golfer. It can also be a bit frightening if you don't know what you are doing. Luckily, you don't need to buy too many things. However you do need to buy the following: a set of clubs, a putter, some golf balls, some tees, and a golf bag. These are the bare minimums for a golfer. Don't worry about cleaning supplies, you can just use an old rag and some detergent (it really works). I suggest buying these things from your local sporting goods store. They can help you pick out the right clubs, as well as find the right size for you. I do not advise buying clubs online, as you may get scammed or not buy the right size.
Golf Equipment Upkeep
You want to protect your golf equipment, right? Well the best way to do this is by cleaning and taking good care of it. After every game of golf, clean all your clubs. First use a rag to go over the clubs with a mix of detergent and water. Next rinse the club by putting water on a different rag and covering all the surfaces of the club. Finally, use a dry rag to dry off all the surfaces. This is a great way to keep your clubs clean, and is just as effective as most cleaning kits. However, if you want to purchase a cleaning kit, this is fine and may give your clubs a little additional sparkle. To keep your equipment from getting broken, do not use others use your clubs unless they are golf players. It would be a shame to see one of your clubs broken by your son who is just messing around, hitting golf balls in the backyard. Protect your golf clubs with your life! All joking aside, take special care to keep your golf clubs safe.
Buying Golf Equipment
Buying golf equipment is essential for any new golfer. It can also be a bit frightening if you don't know what you are doing. Luckily, you don't need to buy too many things. However you do need to buy the following: a set of clubs, a putter, some golf balls, some tees, and a golf bag. These are the bare minimums for a golfer. Don't worry about cleaning supplies, you can just use an old rag and some detergent (it really works). I suggest buying these things from your local sporting goods store. They can help you pick out the right clubs, as well as find the right size for you. I do not advise buying clubs online, as you may get scammed or not buy the right size.
Golf Equipment Upkeep
You want to protect your golf equipment, right? Well the best way to do this is by cleaning and taking good care of it. After every game of golf, clean all your clubs. First use a rag to go over the clubs with a mix of detergent and water. Next rinse the club by putting water on a different rag and covering all the surfaces of the club. Finally, use a dry rag to dry off all the surfaces. This is a great way to keep your clubs clean, and is just as effective as most cleaning kits. However, if you want to purchase a cleaning kit, this is fine and may give your clubs a little additional sparkle. To keep your equipment from getting broken, do not use others use your clubs unless they are golf players. It would be a shame to see one of your clubs broken by your son who is just messing around, hitting golf balls in the backyard. Protect your golf clubs with your life! All joking aside, take special care to keep your golf clubs safe.
Become a Better Putter
Having trouble putting? If so, don't worry because many people experience problems with putting at one point or another in their golf careers. You'll have good putting days and bad putting days, but the key to being a good putter is to minimize the effect those bad days have on you. How do you do this? The answer is pretty simple- you need to focus on your technique. By focusing on your technique you're leaving less to chance, minimizing the impact that those bad putting days have on you. To start, let's focus on the basic techniques of putting from an athlete's perspective.
All sports are more similar than you think. They have common goals, objectives, rules, and the players have common stances. Look at a baseball player getting ready to field a ball, a basketball player playing defense, or a linebacker in football waiting for the snap. What do they all have in common? A similar stance. This stance is known as the athletic position and it can benefit you when you are putting. To utilize it, approach the ball as you normally would, and get into your stance. Now here's where the change comes in. Get into the athletic position- knees bent, feet shoulder width apart. Look at the hole as if you were a batter facing the pitcher. Now slowly raise up to normal putting position and putt. It's that simple.
Why does this work? By getting into the athletic stance you balanced yourself and got your feet squared which is two crucial points of putting. Doing this help to ensure the ball would go straight when you putted it. Staring at the 'pitcher' made sure that you were standing in the proper position in relation to the ball and the hole. Sometimes the simplest things can help you a lot when putting!
All sports are more similar than you think. They have common goals, objectives, rules, and the players have common stances. Look at a baseball player getting ready to field a ball, a basketball player playing defense, or a linebacker in football waiting for the snap. What do they all have in common? A similar stance. This stance is known as the athletic position and it can benefit you when you are putting. To utilize it, approach the ball as you normally would, and get into your stance. Now here's where the change comes in. Get into the athletic position- knees bent, feet shoulder width apart. Look at the hole as if you were a batter facing the pitcher. Now slowly raise up to normal putting position and putt. It's that simple.
Why does this work? By getting into the athletic stance you balanced yourself and got your feet squared which is two crucial points of putting. Doing this help to ensure the ball would go straight when you putted it. Staring at the 'pitcher' made sure that you were standing in the proper position in relation to the ball and the hole. Sometimes the simplest things can help you a lot when putting!
Increase Golf Swing Speed
Golf swing speed is very important for all golfers, but especially for beginners. How fast your club is going when it strikes the ball determines how far the ball will go. It's simple, the club going fast translates into hitting the ball far. Beginners need to recognize this and try to do everything they can to increase swing speed. Even the smallest adjustments to increase swing speed can be the difference between a birdie and par.
So what determines swing speed? Many things play a role, but the most important is arm position. Golf involves quite a bit of physics, with centrifugal force being one of the most important physics concepts involved in golf. The definition of centrifugal force is: a fictitious force that can be thought of as acting outwards on any body that rotates or moves along a curved path. The most effective way to apply this concept is by having an equal amount of swing with both arms as well as both sides of your waist. You don't even need much strength behind it. It's similar to a baseball player hitting- he doesn't just use his arms, he gets his waist, hips, shoulders, and whole body into his swing. This isn't too unlike a golf swing. When you swing in golf, you need to get your back, waist, arm then wrist into your swing. This will help you add more power into your swing, which translates into higher swing speed which means you'll hit the ball farther.
By getting all of your body into the swing, you are able to hit the ball hard without it slicing. The key here is to use both sides of your body equally. When you don't do that you'll notice that the ball will curve to one side or the other. This is because you hit the ball on one side, creating spin and causing it to curve. Swinging this way is also better because you will put less strain on your muscles and feel less tired and sore after a game of golf.
So what do you need to remember next time you play golf in order to hit the ball farther?
1. Get your whole body into the ball
2. Use each side of your body equally when swinging
I hope this post helps you to increase your swing speed!
Glow in the Dark Golfing
Have you ever wanted to play golf at night or in the dark? Well thanks to the technology today you can! You can buy glow in the dark golf balls, and many mini- golf courses are glow in the dark. Mini- golf is not a bad way to work on your putting, and can actually be helpful if you concentrate. Besides, at least you'll have fun. This post is going to be more centered around mini- golf and glow in the dark mini- golf. I wanted to add in a fun post after all the tips I've had lately.
Mini- Golfing is a lot of fun. Take it and add in a glow in the dark golf ball and you'll have a blast. The best place for you to play glow in the dark mini golf is at Monster Mini- Golf. I've been there and I can tell you personally that it is one of the best mini- golf experiences I've ever had. I try to play mini- golf whenever I go somewhere. I've played a hole that claims to be the longest in the world. I strongly advise you to check out the mini- golf courses whenever you visit somewhere. You and your family can have a lot of fun.
I can't remember the name of the course, but I played on a neat golf course on the way from a vacation I took. Not only was the mini- golf course glow in the dark, it also had really cool obstacles like loops. My family and I all loved it. After I played on it I started thinking- what makes a good mini golf course?
In my opinion a good mini- golf course has the following:
1. Well- kept holes- I hate when I go to places with leaves all over the putting green or if the putting green is all torn up. Well- kept holes are definitely a must for me.
2. Neat Obstacles- Personally I don't enjoy putting a ball around a wooden block and into the hole. Please add in something to give me a reason to remember your mini- golf course, even if it's just on a few holes. A hole with a loop is great, but a memorable hole needs to be extremely creative. I will try to describe the most creative hole I played on:
The hole looks like a pretty typical hole- it starts with a long bridge over some water, then a curve left and a downhill slope into the hole. However, if you hit the ball off the bridge (which I did on accident) the ball falls into the water and begin to float down the stream under the bridge. However, after the ball traveled a few feet, it rolled along a grate and straight into the hole. It's hard to explain, but basically the ball comes back out of the stream and back onto the golf course. I thought this was an amazing hole.
3. A Good Theme- This matters the least out of my criteria for mini- golf courses, but a good theme is always important. Depending on what theme is used, certain obstacles can/ can't be used. For example, with a Dinosaur theme you could put through a dinosaur's mouth and out its tail. Certain themes have certain possibilities for obstacles.
Mini- Golfing is a lot of fun. Take it and add in a glow in the dark golf ball and you'll have a blast. The best place for you to play glow in the dark mini golf is at Monster Mini- Golf. I've been there and I can tell you personally that it is one of the best mini- golf experiences I've ever had. I try to play mini- golf whenever I go somewhere. I've played a hole that claims to be the longest in the world. I strongly advise you to check out the mini- golf courses whenever you visit somewhere. You and your family can have a lot of fun.
I can't remember the name of the course, but I played on a neat golf course on the way from a vacation I took. Not only was the mini- golf course glow in the dark, it also had really cool obstacles like loops. My family and I all loved it. After I played on it I started thinking- what makes a good mini golf course?
In my opinion a good mini- golf course has the following:
1. Well- kept holes- I hate when I go to places with leaves all over the putting green or if the putting green is all torn up. Well- kept holes are definitely a must for me.
2. Neat Obstacles- Personally I don't enjoy putting a ball around a wooden block and into the hole. Please add in something to give me a reason to remember your mini- golf course, even if it's just on a few holes. A hole with a loop is great, but a memorable hole needs to be extremely creative. I will try to describe the most creative hole I played on:
The hole looks like a pretty typical hole- it starts with a long bridge over some water, then a curve left and a downhill slope into the hole. However, if you hit the ball off the bridge (which I did on accident) the ball falls into the water and begin to float down the stream under the bridge. However, after the ball traveled a few feet, it rolled along a grate and straight into the hole. It's hard to explain, but basically the ball comes back out of the stream and back onto the golf course. I thought this was an amazing hole.
3. A Good Theme- This matters the least out of my criteria for mini- golf courses, but a good theme is always important. Depending on what theme is used, certain obstacles can/ can't be used. For example, with a Dinosaur theme you could put through a dinosaur's mouth and out its tail. Certain themes have certain possibilities for obstacles.
How to Get Better At Golf
So you've decided that you want to play golf. Good for you! Golf is a great sport, and you should find a lot of enjoyment in it. But how do you get better at it? There are actually lots of ways you can do this! If you want to know how to get better at golf, you must first have a desire to get better. If you don't have desire, then you won't get any better. But lucky for you, you've already taken the first step in getting better- you're on this blog! Just by reading this post you've shown that you want to be a better golfer. All you need to do is maintain this desire to get better at golf!
Tip 1: Practice!
The best and most effective way to get better at golf is to simply practice a lot. Work on your swing, practice putting, chipping, do some weight training for golf- anything that makes you a better player. Make sure to learn as you go- If you don't correct your mistakes you won't become a better player. If you really enjoy playing golfing then getting better at golf should be no problem for you at all. People tend to be the best at the things they love. Look at professional athletes- they put in hours of practice every day. Would this be possible if they didn't love the sport they play? No way. If they didn't love it they would probably be crazy after doing drills over and over. I hate to use this phrase, but I think it's very appropriate here: Practice makes perfect.
Tip 2: Learn!
To get better at golf, you also need to learn from other good golfers. Next time you sit down and watch golf on TV, or see a good golfer at a driving range, watch and study them for awhile. What do they do different from you? What do they do that is similar? Compare yourselves to them: Why are they better than you? You can get better at golf by finding out the answer to that question and fixing it. Look for what they do well and not so well. Try to mimic what they do that is a strength, and try to avoid making the same mistakes as them. Watching and learning can sometimes be just as good as practicing if you do it correctly.
Tip 3: Remember!
Remember your common mistakes can turn a bad golfing day into a good golfing day, and a good golfing day into a great golfing day. Is there a specific reason why you slice? If so, keep a mental note of it so you can fix it next time you do it. If you can remember your typical mistakes and how to correct them, you will find yourself getting much better at golf. If you ever hit a ball 'perfect' (and you'll know when you do), remember that feeling and try to do it again. Odds are that you'll hit the ball pretty well again, even if your swing isn't perfect.
I hope these tips will make you a better golfer. Remember- to get better at golf you need to practice, learn, and remember!
Tip 1: Practice!
The best and most effective way to get better at golf is to simply practice a lot. Work on your swing, practice putting, chipping, do some weight training for golf- anything that makes you a better player. Make sure to learn as you go- If you don't correct your mistakes you won't become a better player. If you really enjoy playing golfing then getting better at golf should be no problem for you at all. People tend to be the best at the things they love. Look at professional athletes- they put in hours of practice every day. Would this be possible if they didn't love the sport they play? No way. If they didn't love it they would probably be crazy after doing drills over and over. I hate to use this phrase, but I think it's very appropriate here: Practice makes perfect.
Tip 2: Learn!
To get better at golf, you also need to learn from other good golfers. Next time you sit down and watch golf on TV, or see a good golfer at a driving range, watch and study them for awhile. What do they do different from you? What do they do that is similar? Compare yourselves to them: Why are they better than you? You can get better at golf by finding out the answer to that question and fixing it. Look for what they do well and not so well. Try to mimic what they do that is a strength, and try to avoid making the same mistakes as them. Watching and learning can sometimes be just as good as practicing if you do it correctly.
Tip 3: Remember!
Remember your common mistakes can turn a bad golfing day into a good golfing day, and a good golfing day into a great golfing day. Is there a specific reason why you slice? If so, keep a mental note of it so you can fix it next time you do it. If you can remember your typical mistakes and how to correct them, you will find yourself getting much better at golf. If you ever hit a ball 'perfect' (and you'll know when you do), remember that feeling and try to do it again. Odds are that you'll hit the ball pretty well again, even if your swing isn't perfect.
I hope these tips will make you a better golfer. Remember- to get better at golf you need to practice, learn, and remember!
Friday, December 23, 2011
How You Can Enjoy Golf More
We all love the game of golf, but some times it is just as they say, a good walk spoiled. Here are a few ways to enjoy golf more.
1 Don't play the blue tees.
Unless you are at least a 10 handicap or lower, why bother making the golf course even harder than it has to be. If you are shooting in the 90's or triple digits, it makes no sense making a conscious decision to making the course more difficult. Play the white tees and take the extra level of anxiety out of the equation.
2 Improve your lie
When you are having a recreational round of golf, there is no way you should be playing the strict rules of golf. The average round of golf would be at least 6 hours at courses all over the world. Golfers would be returning to the tees all day after hitting there first ball out bounds, or searching for every lost ball for 5 minutes. So if we are bending the rules to save time, why not bend them to improve your lie, something you can actually benefit from. Play winter rules all the time.
3. Play different games
Instead playing the same match with your buddies, compete in other categories other than score. Some examples would be:
Most fairways hit
Least amount of 3 putts
Most 1 putts
4 If it is your honor, take it.
You just birdie the hardest (or easiest) hole on the golf course, it's your tee, you earned it, take it. Challenge yourself to get another one, you will be surprised how often you can have two birdies in a row if you are actually trying to get two birdies in a row.
5. Lower your expectations.
If you are a average golfer you play golf twice per week if you're lucky, on top of that, you don't practice as much as you should.. You can't honestly think that your game is not exactly what it should be. Just enjoy the game itself, don't be so hard on yourself when you're not playing well. Even the pros have bad days.
1 Don't play the blue tees.
Unless you are at least a 10 handicap or lower, why bother making the golf course even harder than it has to be. If you are shooting in the 90's or triple digits, it makes no sense making a conscious decision to making the course more difficult. Play the white tees and take the extra level of anxiety out of the equation.
2 Improve your lie
When you are having a recreational round of golf, there is no way you should be playing the strict rules of golf. The average round of golf would be at least 6 hours at courses all over the world. Golfers would be returning to the tees all day after hitting there first ball out bounds, or searching for every lost ball for 5 minutes. So if we are bending the rules to save time, why not bend them to improve your lie, something you can actually benefit from. Play winter rules all the time.
3. Play different games
Instead playing the same match with your buddies, compete in other categories other than score. Some examples would be:
Most fairways hit
Least amount of 3 putts
Most 1 putts
4 If it is your honor, take it.
You just birdie the hardest (or easiest) hole on the golf course, it's your tee, you earned it, take it. Challenge yourself to get another one, you will be surprised how often you can have two birdies in a row if you are actually trying to get two birdies in a row.
5. Lower your expectations.
If you are a average golfer you play golf twice per week if you're lucky, on top of that, you don't practice as much as you should.. You can't honestly think that your game is not exactly what it should be. Just enjoy the game itself, don't be so hard on yourself when you're not playing well. Even the pros have bad days.
Putting Alignment for Golf
Even if your stance is good, as well as your grip, you'll still have trouble putting until you learn the proper putting alignment.
Your putting alignment is crucial to whether you have success putting or not. Even if it is just barely wrong you will be having quite a few issues putting.
There are two parts of putting alignment in golf. The first of these is how you are standing in relation to the ball and the hole, and the second part is how the club hits the ball, which should be a right angle to the hole.
Let's start with body alignment. When you lining up for your putt, every part of your body should be lined up in a line to the whole. They should be parallel to your target. This includes your shoulders, hips, and feet. Take special care when aligning your shoulders as this is usually the hardest part for most golfers to line up. If you can't get your body aligned to the hole, you will likely have trouble putting the ball in the right direction.
The best way to make sure that your feet and hips are aligned correctly is to put down two golf clubs on the ground, pointing in the direction of the hole. The space should be wide enough the you can stand between them. Them, simply stand between the two clubs and you should be lined up.
To ensure that your hips are lined up correctly, take a club and hold it against your hips. Now straighten your back slowly until you see the club on your hips overlay the club resting against your feet. If your hips are not aligned correctly you will see that one end of the club on your hips is behind the club on the ground.
Now for shoulder alignment. In a picture perfect shoulder alignment, your shoulders will simply rock up and down to start the putting stroke and hit the ball. However, for many golfers this is no the case. You always need to hit the ball straight at the hole unless there is a slope on the green. In that case you will need to hit it a little to the right or left. If you do not line up your shoulders correctly it is likely that you will not make the putt.
Checking your shoulder alignment is difficult because you cannot see it, unlike you can see your hips and feet. So how can you check your shoulder alignment? You can do this by standing with your feet inside the two clubs on the ground, and holding a club against both of your shoulder blades. Now have a friend stand behind you and making sure that the club on your feet is parallel to the ones on the ground. You can also do this with a mirror, although it is a bit more difficult.
The next thing I will be discussing is clubhead alignment. When your putter strikes the ball it needs to be precisely 90 degrees to the hole (or place you are aiming) The farther from 90 degrees you get, the harder it is to make the putt. Many things can affect this angle. One of the most obvious of these things is your grip. Here's a simple drill to check your grip.
Setup for a putt around 3 feet from the hole. Now, line up as you regularly would as if you were going to putt the ball. Start your backswing as you normally would, but as you hit the ball, push it into the hole. Yes, literally push it into the hole with the clubhead. If you can do this without altering the course of your club, then your alignment is correct!
New Women Golfers
Are you afraid of starting to play golf? Are you intimidated by it seeming to be an only- men's sport? Or is the concept of starting a new sport just overwhelming for you? If so, you're not alone. Read on to figure out how you can face your fears and enjoy one of the greatest sports ever created.
Fortunately for you, people have been playing less golf lately. Why is this a good thing? Less people playing golf means golf courses will be less crowded, and the rates may also go down as well. The people working at the golf courses will also likely be more friendly, since they will want your business more. You may find some good deals for playing golf, and you may find some even better deals for first time golfers since they will likely want to build a long- term relationship with you in order to hopefully get your business in the future.
Do you care what time you play golf at? If not, then you are open to tons of possibilities. In general, afternoons between 12 and 5 P.M. are often the least busy and best time to play golf. Try to meet the head of the golf course as well as his assistants. Developing a relationship with them is great, and if nothing else you will at least have someone to talk about golf with. Introduce yourself and tell them that you are a new player. They will probably be glad to have a new customer and will greet you with open arms. Don't be afraid to ask questions. You can ask about anything- ask if he/ she has any tips for you, when the least busy times are, if there are any specials going, anything! If business is slow you may be able to get a good deal. Many golf course owners are willing to let you play for less because its better than making no money at all.
Time is precious to everyone- you can't buy anymore. Is golf worth your time? For many the answer is yes. If this is true for you, then start playing! I have posted a couple posts with tips and information for new golfers, so I suggest that you check that out. Golf is a great sport, and also a sport that you can play for the rest of your life. It is also a great way to stay in shape later in your life!
Tips for New Golfers
If you're just starting out as a golfer, you may find that golf is a very difficult and frustrating game. However, luckily for you, you live in the day of the internet so you can simply search "golf tips for beginners". This is actually a very good idea, as the internet has plenty of information for you to use. Just find a reliable source, then soak up all the information that you can. The more you learn, the easier it will be to become a better golfer.
You should look for a lot of information. You should look for tips on driving, putting, gripping the club, your stance, how to swing, how to judge the slope of the putting green, and anything else you can find. There is plenty of information that you can find online, and you could spend all day looking up golf tips online if you wanted to.
You should be eager to learn and get better. If you are able to this then you have already won half of the battle. Being a great golfer takes a lot of practice, but it also takes a desire to be a great golfer. You have to want to practice and to learn. How do you think the pros got to be so good?
Don't ever give up. You may get frustrated sometimes, but remember that golf is not an easy game. If you keep working hard and trying your best, you will find success.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Advice for New Golfers
Golfing is a great sport, and I would like to wish a warm welcome to all new golfers. My first piece of advice for you is that you should spend quite a bit of your time on the driving range. Yes, you could go to a golf course to practice, but the best place for you to practice would definitely be a driving range because you will be able to hit more shots. Hitting more shots means you can work on your swing mechanics and be a better golfer for when you do go to the golf course.
Going to a driving range is also usually cheaper and easier than going to a golf course, not to mention more efficient. You don't have to walk to hit your ball each time, you can simply grab another one. However, if you would much rather go to a golf course, and money is not an issue, feel free to go to the golf course to practice. Practice at a golf course is certainly better than no practice at all, and it can definitely have its benefits.
You should also take into consideration that golf is an expensive sport. You have to buy clubs, balls, a bag to carry your clubs in, cleaning supplies for your club, tees, and entrance fees at golf courses. Golf is certainly not a cheap sport, but it is definitely worth the money once you begin to see what a great sport it is. It may cost some money, but finding a lifelong hobby should be great consolation for you. And on the bright side, after buying clubs and all of the equipment, all you will need to pay for is balls and the courses that you play on. Not too bad if you ask me.
Now, for cleaning materials. You don't need to spend lots of money when buying cleaning supplies for your golf clubs. Actually, most of the stuff you'll need to clean your clubs can be found inside your house! Just find some liquid detergent, a toothbrush, and an old towel. These will be your cleaning supplies. There is no need to go out a golf cleaning set unless you absolutely want to. Make sure that you clean your clubs after every game. Be careful with your clubs- you want them to last as long as possible.
You don't need to many skills to be a good golfer. Being fit and athletic certainly help, but having an open mind and a willingness to get better can help you if you are lacking in those areas. Anyone can be a successful golfer if they try hard enough, and that's why golf is such a great sport. Also, always try to analyze your swing. Why didn't the ball go where you wanted to go? Odds are that you did something wrong in your swing. If this happens, take a second and try to figure what you might have done wrong. Don't just blindly whack golf balls, think about what you are doing. This is the best way to become a better golfer.
Hopefully my advice helped. Good luck in the world of golf!
Going to a driving range is also usually cheaper and easier than going to a golf course, not to mention more efficient. You don't have to walk to hit your ball each time, you can simply grab another one. However, if you would much rather go to a golf course, and money is not an issue, feel free to go to the golf course to practice. Practice at a golf course is certainly better than no practice at all, and it can definitely have its benefits.
You should also take into consideration that golf is an expensive sport. You have to buy clubs, balls, a bag to carry your clubs in, cleaning supplies for your club, tees, and entrance fees at golf courses. Golf is certainly not a cheap sport, but it is definitely worth the money once you begin to see what a great sport it is. It may cost some money, but finding a lifelong hobby should be great consolation for you. And on the bright side, after buying clubs and all of the equipment, all you will need to pay for is balls and the courses that you play on. Not too bad if you ask me.
Now, for cleaning materials. You don't need to spend lots of money when buying cleaning supplies for your golf clubs. Actually, most of the stuff you'll need to clean your clubs can be found inside your house! Just find some liquid detergent, a toothbrush, and an old towel. These will be your cleaning supplies. There is no need to go out a golf cleaning set unless you absolutely want to. Make sure that you clean your clubs after every game. Be careful with your clubs- you want them to last as long as possible.
You don't need to many skills to be a good golfer. Being fit and athletic certainly help, but having an open mind and a willingness to get better can help you if you are lacking in those areas. Anyone can be a successful golfer if they try hard enough, and that's why golf is such a great sport. Also, always try to analyze your swing. Why didn't the ball go where you wanted to go? Odds are that you did something wrong in your swing. If this happens, take a second and try to figure what you might have done wrong. Don't just blindly whack golf balls, think about what you are doing. This is the best way to become a better golfer.
Hopefully my advice helped. Good luck in the world of golf!
Need Help When Buying Golf Clubs?
Are you a new golfer? If so then you probably need to get some golf clubs. Should you buy new ones? Old ones? This post will take you through everything you need to consider when buying golf clubs, as well as what you should look for in a good set of clubs. I will also take you through what size you should get, what brand, and answer any other questions you may have about what golf clubs you should get.
When you feel that you are ready to become a serious golfer, or feel that you will be playing golf for the rest of your life, you may want to get some new golf clubs. Take the following into consideration when buying golf clubs:
1. Brand- When you are looking for golf clubs you should take brand into consideration. Is there one brand you like better than another? Has one brand held up better than another for a friend or family member? Also, make sure you grip the club and see if it feels comfortable in your hand.
2. Length- The are different size golf clubs that have different shaft lengths. If you are not sure of what size you should be using you should talk to the salesperson at the store.
3. Knowledge- Make sure you know about the types of clubs and what each is for. The typical set of irons include a pitching wedge and are numbered from 3-9.
4. Putter- Make sure you get a grip and feel for a putter before you decide to buy it. The putter should feel comfortable in your hands and you should be able to swing it easily.
5. Club Designs- There are some club designs that help prevent new golfers from making certain mistakes. Having a good knowledge of club designs can be very helpful when buying a club with a specific club design.
It is recommended that most golfers use balded clubs because these tend to give golfers the most precision.
6. Durability- You'll definitely take good care of your club, but try reading some reviews of the golf club(s) you are looking at online. If a lot of people say that it breaks easily or doesn't hold up very well then you should probably stay away from it.
You also need to buy some golf balls. If you are a beginner I suggest buying some cheap balls as you may end up hitting quite a few into a lake, or losing some in a forest. After you begin to progress and get better, you can buy more expensive balls.
When you feel that you are ready to become a serious golfer, or feel that you will be playing golf for the rest of your life, you may want to get some new golf clubs. Take the following into consideration when buying golf clubs:
1. Brand- When you are looking for golf clubs you should take brand into consideration. Is there one brand you like better than another? Has one brand held up better than another for a friend or family member? Also, make sure you grip the club and see if it feels comfortable in your hand.
2. Length- The are different size golf clubs that have different shaft lengths. If you are not sure of what size you should be using you should talk to the salesperson at the store.
3. Knowledge- Make sure you know about the types of clubs and what each is for. The typical set of irons include a pitching wedge and are numbered from 3-9.
4. Putter- Make sure you get a grip and feel for a putter before you decide to buy it. The putter should feel comfortable in your hands and you should be able to swing it easily.
5. Club Designs- There are some club designs that help prevent new golfers from making certain mistakes. Having a good knowledge of club designs can be very helpful when buying a club with a specific club design.
It is recommended that most golfers use balded clubs because these tend to give golfers the most precision.
6. Durability- You'll definitely take good care of your club, but try reading some reviews of the golf club(s) you are looking at online. If a lot of people say that it breaks easily or doesn't hold up very well then you should probably stay away from it.
You also need to buy some golf balls. If you are a beginner I suggest buying some cheap balls as you may end up hitting quite a few into a lake, or losing some in a forest. After you begin to progress and get better, you can buy more expensive balls.
Golf Weight Training Doesn't Reduce Your Flexibility
Flexibility is definitely an important part of being a successful golfer. You need to be flexible to swing correctly and thoroughly. Strength is also important to being a good golfer. Many people have the common misconception that you cannot be both strong and flexible. This is definitely not true. Have you ever seen a wide receiver in the NFL? They can make some pretty crazy catches, twisting and turning their body into weird shapes and catching the ball at the same time. And they are also extremely muscular. Yes, you can be both strong and flexible!
Many golfers dislike the idea of a golf weight training program because they have notion that it involves lifting weights, all day long. This is also not the case. Some weight training programs don't even involve lifting weights!
Lifting weights/ being in a golf weight training program will not make you stiff unless you forget to stretch. As a a general rule, you should stretch for 10 minutes before and after each workout. This will give you body more room to gain muscle and also help you stay flexible.
Also, most golf weight training programs are designed to give you more strength to make you a better golfer, not give you huge muscles. You shouldn't have to worry about getting big muscles and becoming stiff and losing flexibility unless you are working out hours and hours every day.
It has actually been proven that weight training programs for golf can actually make you more flexible and help the mechanics of your shot. Of course, stretching also helps a lot, and it should not be ignored. Stretching will also help you to feel more relaxed while you are playing, and quite possibly translate into better scores.
A good mix of strength building exercises and stretching exercises is the best way to become a better golfer. Just do a couple strength building exercises and stretching exercises 4 or 5 nights a week. You don't have to do it for hours, a single hour or less can yield good results.
Weight training does not lead to a golfer losing flexibility. Just look at the great golfers today like Tiger Woods. He has both big muscles and a flexible body. How did he get to be so good? Well it might not be all of it, but weight training definitely helped him.
Many golfers dislike the idea of a golf weight training program because they have notion that it involves lifting weights, all day long. This is also not the case. Some weight training programs don't even involve lifting weights!
Lifting weights/ being in a golf weight training program will not make you stiff unless you forget to stretch. As a a general rule, you should stretch for 10 minutes before and after each workout. This will give you body more room to gain muscle and also help you stay flexible.
Also, most golf weight training programs are designed to give you more strength to make you a better golfer, not give you huge muscles. You shouldn't have to worry about getting big muscles and becoming stiff and losing flexibility unless you are working out hours and hours every day.
It has actually been proven that weight training programs for golf can actually make you more flexible and help the mechanics of your shot. Of course, stretching also helps a lot, and it should not be ignored. Stretching will also help you to feel more relaxed while you are playing, and quite possibly translate into better scores.
A good mix of strength building exercises and stretching exercises is the best way to become a better golfer. Just do a couple strength building exercises and stretching exercises 4 or 5 nights a week. You don't have to do it for hours, a single hour or less can yield good results.
Weight training does not lead to a golfer losing flexibility. Just look at the great golfers today like Tiger Woods. He has both big muscles and a flexible body. How did he get to be so good? Well it might not be all of it, but weight training definitely helped him.
How to Stop Yourself From Slicing
This is a problem nearly every golfer will have in their career. In fact, over 80% of all golfers have had or are having a problem with slicing. While this is definitely a problem, it can be fixed. Read on to find out how you can fix your problem and become a better golfer.
After you realized that you had a problem with slicing, what did you do? Did you hit balls repeatedly to try to fix it? Did you go out and buy expensive training aids? If you did one of these things then you're not alone. However, did it ever to occur to you that if you knew what caused the ball to slice then you could fix it?
The point of impact of the clubhead and the ball determines whether the ball will slice or not. When the clubhead comes across the ball a little bit outside of the target line, it creates spin on the ball. This spin is what causes the ball to slice. At first you may think that this is an issue with your swing mechanics, and on the surface it is. But if you look deeper, the slicing is actually caused by the physical limitations of your body.
A golf swing has many different parts to it in which people cannot physical do something so they compensate for it. A perfect example of this is that most people can't do a complete 90 degree shoulder rotation on the backswing so they just go back as far as they can and twist their hips as well.
This is not too much unlike what causes a golf slice. When the upper body gets ahead of the lower body in the swing, an over- the- top move is created. This over- the- top move causes your clubhead to hit the side of the ball which creates sidespin. This sidespin causes the ball to slice.
So how do you fix this? The answer is probably not what you expected. No, don't get a private lesson. And don't get a training aid either. Just stop trying to fix it for awhile. Simply forget about your problem for a little while.
What you really need to do is work on the flexibility of your core. If you can get a more flexible core, you will be able to start with your lower body first, preventing your upper body from getting ahead of it. Once you are able to do this, you should see your problems with slicing get smaller and smaller, and maybe even vanishing.
This can also add more yardage to your drives, and the ball will roll farther when it hits the ground because it has more forward momentum and less sidespin. So if you want to become a bettter golfer, and stop slicing, work on the strength and flexibility of your core. You'll be amazed at the results.
Slicing doesn't have to be a permanent problem for you. It can be fixed. You can do exercises like trunk twists to help improve your core's flexibility. There has also been research that shows that having a more flexible core can help to eliminate back pain. Here is a great PDF for core flexibility workouts and stretches:
http://myweb.wwu.edu/~chalmers/PDFs/Core%20flexibility.pdf
After you realized that you had a problem with slicing, what did you do? Did you hit balls repeatedly to try to fix it? Did you go out and buy expensive training aids? If you did one of these things then you're not alone. However, did it ever to occur to you that if you knew what caused the ball to slice then you could fix it?
The point of impact of the clubhead and the ball determines whether the ball will slice or not. When the clubhead comes across the ball a little bit outside of the target line, it creates spin on the ball. This spin is what causes the ball to slice. At first you may think that this is an issue with your swing mechanics, and on the surface it is. But if you look deeper, the slicing is actually caused by the physical limitations of your body.
A golf swing has many different parts to it in which people cannot physical do something so they compensate for it. A perfect example of this is that most people can't do a complete 90 degree shoulder rotation on the backswing so they just go back as far as they can and twist their hips as well.
This is not too much unlike what causes a golf slice. When the upper body gets ahead of the lower body in the swing, an over- the- top move is created. This over- the- top move causes your clubhead to hit the side of the ball which creates sidespin. This sidespin causes the ball to slice.
So how do you fix this? The answer is probably not what you expected. No, don't get a private lesson. And don't get a training aid either. Just stop trying to fix it for awhile. Simply forget about your problem for a little while.
What you really need to do is work on the flexibility of your core. If you can get a more flexible core, you will be able to start with your lower body first, preventing your upper body from getting ahead of it. Once you are able to do this, you should see your problems with slicing get smaller and smaller, and maybe even vanishing.
This can also add more yardage to your drives, and the ball will roll farther when it hits the ground because it has more forward momentum and less sidespin. So if you want to become a bettter golfer, and stop slicing, work on the strength and flexibility of your core. You'll be amazed at the results.
Slicing doesn't have to be a permanent problem for you. It can be fixed. You can do exercises like trunk twists to help improve your core's flexibility. There has also been research that shows that having a more flexible core can help to eliminate back pain. Here is a great PDF for core flexibility workouts and stretches:
http://myweb.wwu.edu/~chalmers/PDFs/Core%20flexibility.pdf
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Golf Exercises Are Very Important
Every serious golfer should consider doing exercises to build strength and keep in shape for golfing. Golf exercises can be very beneficial to golfers, especially when they are done correctly. For some golfers, doing golf exercises gets them over the hump from okay golfer to good golfer and from good golfer to great golfer.
Many female golfers won't do golfing exercises for fear of developing big muscles. This, however, is a common misconception because golf exercises are not designed to give people big muscles, just to make them into better, stronger golfers. In fact, golfing exercises may actually be good for a woman golfer's appearance because they can tone their arms and legs, adding a bit of muscle but keeping them far from big and burly.
You can become the golfer you were 10 years ago, or become the golfer you've always dreamed of being. Take up a golf exercise program in the fall and winter, and you'll be impressed by the results in the spring and summer. Your exercise program doesn't need to take hours, in fact it can take less than 45 minutes if you want it to. Short, frequent exercise programs can be great for your golf game.
Where can you find a golf exercise program? That's simple- on the internet. There are plenty of golf exercise programs online for you to choose from. You can find high- intensity, serious golfer programs, as well as casual- knock- a- few- points- off- my- score programs. Just do a little bit of research and find a program that works for you. You shouldn't need much motivation, just visualize yourself becoming a better golfer and how good it will feel.
Many female golfers won't do golfing exercises for fear of developing big muscles. This, however, is a common misconception because golf exercises are not designed to give people big muscles, just to make them into better, stronger golfers. In fact, golfing exercises may actually be good for a woman golfer's appearance because they can tone their arms and legs, adding a bit of muscle but keeping them far from big and burly.
You can become the golfer you were 10 years ago, or become the golfer you've always dreamed of being. Take up a golf exercise program in the fall and winter, and you'll be impressed by the results in the spring and summer. Your exercise program doesn't need to take hours, in fact it can take less than 45 minutes if you want it to. Short, frequent exercise programs can be great for your golf game.
Where can you find a golf exercise program? That's simple- on the internet. There are plenty of golf exercise programs online for you to choose from. You can find high- intensity, serious golfer programs, as well as casual- knock- a- few- points- off- my- score programs. Just do a little bit of research and find a program that works for you. You shouldn't need much motivation, just visualize yourself becoming a better golfer and how good it will feel.
Tips for Your Golf Swing
Tips for Your Golf Swing
When it comes to your golf swing, you need to learn new tips, but make sure you don't overthink things or overwhelm yourself with information.
When new golfers start, they often want to soak up every tip and bit of advice that they can. While this is a great attitude, they need to realize that there is only so much they can learn at a time. My advice is to simply start with the basics and make sure you have them down. After that, start taking in tips slowly. If someone gives you advice, begin to focus on incorporating it into your swing if it works for you. If it doesn't simply discard it. After you have successfully incorporated their advice into your swing, get some more. This way you can focus on each individual part of your swing and get it down correctly.
But what do your base your swing off of? Should you swing like Tiger? Phil Mickelson? The answer is to pick a swing that you feel comfortable with. If you're comfortable with your swing, you've won half the battle. You already have something to build off of. There is one other big, extremely important thing you should take into consideration when building your swing. This is crucial to being successful in golf. This can make or break you as a golf player. And the question is.......
Are you hitting the ball?
This is an extremely simple question, but also very important. If you are hitting the ball then you can be a great golfer! While there are millions of ways to hold a club, millions of ways to stand, and millions of ways to swing, there is always one result- the club hitting the ball. It doesn't matter how hard you're hitting the ball, as long as you're hitting you have hope.
So there's the basis of your swing, but how can you become successful with it? This answer is also extremely simple- Practice. I could pull out a bunch of quotes about practice- practice makes perfect, blah blah blah. Just practice! That's what being a good golfer takes. Hits lots and lots of balls. If you notice that doing something a certain way works, then keep doing something. If doing something a certain way makes your swing worse then discard. Just keep playing golf and practicing and you'll gradually begin to notice yourself get better.
So what's the most important part of your golf swing? This would be a question that would probably be heavily debated, but for me the answer is obvious- it's the moment when the club hits (or doesn't hit) the ball. You can have the prettiest, most perfect swing in the world, but if you don't hit the ball then what's the point? The opposite is also true- who cares if your swing is ugly but you hit the ball perfect every time? Nothing matters much more than the impact of the club and the ball.
As I mentioned earlier, the best way to perfect your swing is by trial- and- error. Test out different techniques, grips, swings, stances, anything! Keep your ears open and be ready to test any tips or tricks you hear. Also, try watching golf on TV. After you see a golfer's shot, take a little bit from him and apply it to your own swing. If you can take a couple pieces of each golfer's swing and put it into your own swing, you'll have a very professional swing!
When it comes to your golf swing, you need to learn new tips, but make sure you don't overthink things or overwhelm yourself with information.
When new golfers start, they often want to soak up every tip and bit of advice that they can. While this is a great attitude, they need to realize that there is only so much they can learn at a time. My advice is to simply start with the basics and make sure you have them down. After that, start taking in tips slowly. If someone gives you advice, begin to focus on incorporating it into your swing if it works for you. If it doesn't simply discard it. After you have successfully incorporated their advice into your swing, get some more. This way you can focus on each individual part of your swing and get it down correctly.
But what do your base your swing off of? Should you swing like Tiger? Phil Mickelson? The answer is to pick a swing that you feel comfortable with. If you're comfortable with your swing, you've won half the battle. You already have something to build off of. There is one other big, extremely important thing you should take into consideration when building your swing. This is crucial to being successful in golf. This can make or break you as a golf player. And the question is.......
Are you hitting the ball?
This is an extremely simple question, but also very important. If you are hitting the ball then you can be a great golfer! While there are millions of ways to hold a club, millions of ways to stand, and millions of ways to swing, there is always one result- the club hitting the ball. It doesn't matter how hard you're hitting the ball, as long as you're hitting you have hope.
So there's the basis of your swing, but how can you become successful with it? This answer is also extremely simple- Practice. I could pull out a bunch of quotes about practice- practice makes perfect, blah blah blah. Just practice! That's what being a good golfer takes. Hits lots and lots of balls. If you notice that doing something a certain way works, then keep doing something. If doing something a certain way makes your swing worse then discard. Just keep playing golf and practicing and you'll gradually begin to notice yourself get better.
So what's the most important part of your golf swing? This would be a question that would probably be heavily debated, but for me the answer is obvious- it's the moment when the club hits (or doesn't hit) the ball. You can have the prettiest, most perfect swing in the world, but if you don't hit the ball then what's the point? The opposite is also true- who cares if your swing is ugly but you hit the ball perfect every time? Nothing matters much more than the impact of the club and the ball.
As I mentioned earlier, the best way to perfect your swing is by trial- and- error. Test out different techniques, grips, swings, stances, anything! Keep your ears open and be ready to test any tips or tricks you hear. Also, try watching golf on TV. After you see a golfer's shot, take a little bit from him and apply it to your own swing. If you can take a couple pieces of each golfer's swing and put it into your own swing, you'll have a very professional swing!
Don't Get Ripped Off When Golfing on Vacation
Many people getting ripped off when they go golfing on vacation. Here are some tips to help ensure that you aren't the next victim.
Here are a few things to be careful of when booking your next golf trip.
1. Golf Cart Fees
Some courses will make you rent a golf cart if you want to go golfing on their course. Make sure to check for cart fees if you plan on going somewhere for vacation.
2. Course Surcharges
Some places will offer an "upgrade" for you when you get there. My advice is to not take it unless you know exactly what the upgrade is. Some places will give you a worse course to play on if you choose to do so. They are trying to make you think you are getting something good for free when you really aren't. Unless you know exactly what the upgrade is, it may be wise to decline the upgrade.
3. Online Deals
When you find a deal online the price might be right, but they may have no idea of what's going in the city/ town/ area that you plan to golf in. Try to contact the place that you are going ahead of time to prevent any unwanted surprises. Who knows- You might even find a better deal!
4. Package Deals
Sometimes hotel and golf package deals can actually be more expensive than getting a reservation at each place separately. Make sure that you check the hotel and golf rates, or you might end up paying much more than you really have to. Also, if you are staying at a resort with a golf course (and playing on the golf course costs extra), check around the area for other golf courses. It is not unlikely that you'll find a cheaper golfing deal somewhere other than the resort.
You can also call the Better Business Bureau or simply Google "Golf deals in...." Do some research before you go on your trip and save some money!
Here are a few things to be careful of when booking your next golf trip.
1. Golf Cart Fees
Some courses will make you rent a golf cart if you want to go golfing on their course. Make sure to check for cart fees if you plan on going somewhere for vacation.
2. Course Surcharges
Some places will offer an "upgrade" for you when you get there. My advice is to not take it unless you know exactly what the upgrade is. Some places will give you a worse course to play on if you choose to do so. They are trying to make you think you are getting something good for free when you really aren't. Unless you know exactly what the upgrade is, it may be wise to decline the upgrade.
3. Online Deals
When you find a deal online the price might be right, but they may have no idea of what's going in the city/ town/ area that you plan to golf in. Try to contact the place that you are going ahead of time to prevent any unwanted surprises. Who knows- You might even find a better deal!
4. Package Deals
Sometimes hotel and golf package deals can actually be more expensive than getting a reservation at each place separately. Make sure that you check the hotel and golf rates, or you might end up paying much more than you really have to. Also, if you are staying at a resort with a golf course (and playing on the golf course costs extra), check around the area for other golf courses. It is not unlikely that you'll find a cheaper golfing deal somewhere other than the resort.
You can also call the Better Business Bureau or simply Google "Golf deals in...." Do some research before you go on your trip and save some money!
Should You Try a Golf Weight Training Program?
Golf isn't a very controversial sport. There isn't too much to be debated, and most everything about golf is generally accepted. While most of this is true, I did stumble upon one of the more controversial concepts of golf the other day- Weight Training. Should you take up a weight training program for golf?
Much of this depends on what you want to do. Are you just playing for fun, or are you playing competitively? How bad do you want to win? Is a weight training program worth your time? For professionals, a weight training program is obviously worth their time, since it can translate into more winnings for them.
Although professionals now take full advantage of the benefits of golf weight training programs, many amateur golfers look at these programs with fear. Why? Simply because of a lack of knowledge. Most amateurs have little basis or knowledge for their fears and have no real reason to be afraid of a golf weight training program.
Many people believe that programs designed to build strength for golf are extremely hard and strenuous. This is not always the case. While professionals likely do this, you don't need to push yourself to the brink of exhaustion just to become a better golfer. In fact, you could probably lift weights for 30 minutes, 3 nights a week and still improve as a golfer.
Many people also believe that they are too old or out of shape to complete the workouts. This is also very rarely the case. There are golfers that are 80 years old or older that are taking part in a golf weight training program. You can weight train for golf at any age, just make sure you take into account your level of strength and fitness when creating your weight training program.
When you start your weight training program, you should remember that your goal is to become a better golfer, not get a big, muscular body. The exercises involved in weight training for golf will make you a better golf player, and make you stronger, but don't expect to become ripped after doing them. Being more fit and strong is definitely an added benefit, but remember that your goal is to become a better golfer.
Make sure that you stretch before and after every workout, as this will help prevent you from injuring yourself.
Don't be afraid of a golf weight training program- take advantage of it.
Much of this depends on what you want to do. Are you just playing for fun, or are you playing competitively? How bad do you want to win? Is a weight training program worth your time? For professionals, a weight training program is obviously worth their time, since it can translate into more winnings for them.
Although professionals now take full advantage of the benefits of golf weight training programs, many amateur golfers look at these programs with fear. Why? Simply because of a lack of knowledge. Most amateurs have little basis or knowledge for their fears and have no real reason to be afraid of a golf weight training program.
Many people believe that programs designed to build strength for golf are extremely hard and strenuous. This is not always the case. While professionals likely do this, you don't need to push yourself to the brink of exhaustion just to become a better golfer. In fact, you could probably lift weights for 30 minutes, 3 nights a week and still improve as a golfer.
Many people also believe that they are too old or out of shape to complete the workouts. This is also very rarely the case. There are golfers that are 80 years old or older that are taking part in a golf weight training program. You can weight train for golf at any age, just make sure you take into account your level of strength and fitness when creating your weight training program.
When you start your weight training program, you should remember that your goal is to become a better golfer, not get a big, muscular body. The exercises involved in weight training for golf will make you a better golf player, and make you stronger, but don't expect to become ripped after doing them. Being more fit and strong is definitely an added benefit, but remember that your goal is to become a better golfer.
Make sure that you stretch before and after every workout, as this will help prevent you from injuring yourself.
Don't be afraid of a golf weight training program- take advantage of it.
Where Was Golf Invented
You might be wondering where golf was invented, and why it was invented. Here are some answers to your questions. Golf was invented in the 17th century in Scotland, although it could have possibly been earlier than that. The word 'golf' probably came from a German word ‘gowf’, which means club or bat. The world's oldest golf course in the world is in Scotland, called Musselburgh Links. There are many other old golf courses in Scotland with the most famous being St. Andrew's. Many people today believe that the reason golf courses today have 18 holes is because St. Andrews only had enough space for nine, but the early golfers there decided that they would play through the holes twice.
The Scottish origin of Golf is a matter of debate among the Dutch, the Chinese and the French, which of all claim that they had similar games to golf many years ago. While this may be true, and they may have had games like this, it is pretty obviously clear that the golf we play today was most likely invented in Scotland. Many other countries had games with clubs and balls, but Scotland's game most closely resembles the game we play today.
Surprisingly, not much of the game has changed. The object of the game is still to get the ball in with the least amount of strokes, and the game is still scored nearly the same way as it was back then. What are the differences between now and then? New technology means it's easier to hit the ball farther, putt more accurately, and play more effectively. Lawn mowers have made the grass shorter, and the playing surfaces are also more well- kept. Did I forget to mention that the balls have dimples now too?
The game didn't really start to spread to the rest of the world until the 1900's. The number of golf courses in China increased from 0 to 200+ from 1985 to the present. Golf also became very popular in Japan after World War Two even though there isn't much space in Japan for building golf courses. This is why Japan is know as the pioneers of virtual and indoor golf. Today, there are well over 30,000 golf courses in the world. Think about that- that's over half a million holes! The U.S. has the most total golf courses, but Scotland has the most golf courses per its people.
The Scottish origin of Golf is a matter of debate among the Dutch, the Chinese and the French, which of all claim that they had similar games to golf many years ago. While this may be true, and they may have had games like this, it is pretty obviously clear that the golf we play today was most likely invented in Scotland. Many other countries had games with clubs and balls, but Scotland's game most closely resembles the game we play today.
Surprisingly, not much of the game has changed. The object of the game is still to get the ball in with the least amount of strokes, and the game is still scored nearly the same way as it was back then. What are the differences between now and then? New technology means it's easier to hit the ball farther, putt more accurately, and play more effectively. Lawn mowers have made the grass shorter, and the playing surfaces are also more well- kept. Did I forget to mention that the balls have dimples now too?
The game didn't really start to spread to the rest of the world until the 1900's. The number of golf courses in China increased from 0 to 200+ from 1985 to the present. Golf also became very popular in Japan after World War Two even though there isn't much space in Japan for building golf courses. This is why Japan is know as the pioneers of virtual and indoor golf. Today, there are well over 30,000 golf courses in the world. Think about that- that's over half a million holes! The U.S. has the most total golf courses, but Scotland has the most golf courses per its people.
How to Play Well Under Pressure
Sink Every Putt
You can't stop concentrating, even on the short putts. A mistake here can be just as bad as a bad drive. Keep your mind on the task at hand to ensure you make your putts. Also, make sure that on your long putts that you at least get the ball close to the hole. You don't necessarily need to make the long putts to win, as long as you can get the ball close to the hole.
Don't Think About Your Swing
While you don't want to lose focus, you also shouldn't overthink things. When teeing off, try to clear your mind and focus on hitting the ball well. Don't think about your swing mechanics or try to aim the ball. Do everything you normally would. Remind yourself that if you do what you've been taught, you'll do fine.
Visualize Where the Ball Will Go
After lining up and getting ready to swing, visualize where the ball will go. If you picture the ball going where you want it, it likely will. Visualize yourself hitting a perfect shot onto the green, just a few yards from the hole.
Get Past the First Hole
You will probably be the most nervous on the first hole. However, once you get past this you will find yourself to be much more relaxed. Just take deep breaths on the first hole and remind yourself that you'll do fine. Try to get a good score on the first hole, as this will give you confidence for the rest of the game.
Make Your Hard, Short Putts
As I mentioned before, putting is crucial when you are playing under pressure. If you can concentrate and make your hard, short putts, you will find that the rest of the game will come much more easily to you. Usually my problem on these putts is just my concentration. If I'm not thinking it seems like I never make these putts. Just focus on what you're doing and you'll see success.
Pick the Right Club on Par 3's
Very few golfers hit the ball over or on the green on a Par 3, most come up short. Pick a club that will get you on or past the green; don''t worry too much about hitting the ball too hard. If you hit it square, you're on; if you don't quite hit it solidly, you'll still have a pretty good chance of making it to the putting green.
Get Lower Scores On Par 5's
Here's a trick that requires a bit of math. The average par 5 is at least 500 yards, sometimes more. Make the last shot your favorite yardage into the green. Subtract that yardage, then divide that difference by two.By using this method, you're hitting lofted clubs that are easier for you to hit and also more accurate.
Get Out of Bunkers in One Shot
The best greenside bunker players speed up the head f the club through the shot, which lets the sand push the ball out. When setting up, the face of your wedge should be slightly open, the ball slightly forward in your stance. When you swing, hit the sand behind the ball, and finish your swing as if you were swinging a 5- iron.
Use Your Putting Stroke to Chip
If you want to avoid chunking or skulling your chip shots, take a lofted club like a 7-, 8- or 9-iron and hold it like you would hold a putter. Lean your body and the shaft of the club toward your target for in order to make a descending blow. Now make your usual putting stroke, and allow the loft of the club to get the ball over top of the turf and onto the green.
You can't stop concentrating, even on the short putts. A mistake here can be just as bad as a bad drive. Keep your mind on the task at hand to ensure you make your putts. Also, make sure that on your long putts that you at least get the ball close to the hole. You don't necessarily need to make the long putts to win, as long as you can get the ball close to the hole.
Don't Think About Your Swing
While you don't want to lose focus, you also shouldn't overthink things. When teeing off, try to clear your mind and focus on hitting the ball well. Don't think about your swing mechanics or try to aim the ball. Do everything you normally would. Remind yourself that if you do what you've been taught, you'll do fine.
Visualize Where the Ball Will Go
After lining up and getting ready to swing, visualize where the ball will go. If you picture the ball going where you want it, it likely will. Visualize yourself hitting a perfect shot onto the green, just a few yards from the hole.
Get Past the First Hole
You will probably be the most nervous on the first hole. However, once you get past this you will find yourself to be much more relaxed. Just take deep breaths on the first hole and remind yourself that you'll do fine. Try to get a good score on the first hole, as this will give you confidence for the rest of the game.
Make Your Hard, Short Putts
As I mentioned before, putting is crucial when you are playing under pressure. If you can concentrate and make your hard, short putts, you will find that the rest of the game will come much more easily to you. Usually my problem on these putts is just my concentration. If I'm not thinking it seems like I never make these putts. Just focus on what you're doing and you'll see success.
Pick the Right Club on Par 3's
Very few golfers hit the ball over or on the green on a Par 3, most come up short. Pick a club that will get you on or past the green; don''t worry too much about hitting the ball too hard. If you hit it square, you're on; if you don't quite hit it solidly, you'll still have a pretty good chance of making it to the putting green.
Get Lower Scores On Par 5's
Here's a trick that requires a bit of math. The average par 5 is at least 500 yards, sometimes more. Make the last shot your favorite yardage into the green. Subtract that yardage, then divide that difference by two.By using this method, you're hitting lofted clubs that are easier for you to hit and also more accurate.
Get Out of Bunkers in One Shot
The best greenside bunker players speed up the head f the club through the shot, which lets the sand push the ball out. When setting up, the face of your wedge should be slightly open, the ball slightly forward in your stance. When you swing, hit the sand behind the ball, and finish your swing as if you were swinging a 5- iron.
Use Your Putting Stroke to Chip
If you want to avoid chunking or skulling your chip shots, take a lofted club like a 7-, 8- or 9-iron and hold it like you would hold a putter. Lean your body and the shaft of the club toward your target for in order to make a descending blow. Now make your usual putting stroke, and allow the loft of the club to get the ball over top of the turf and onto the green.
Golfing School
When you are considering golfing schools, you should make sure to judge them based on a couple points of criteria. If you don't look hard enough, you may not find a good golfing school. Sometimes all it takes to find a good golfing school is a bit of work and research. Here, in order, is what you should look for in golfing schools.
Style of Golfing
Everyone has their own unique way of playing golf. No two people have the exact same golfing styles. You should look for a golfing school that is willing to work with your unique style of golfing. If they aren't then they probably aren't worth your time. What would be really good is if they can add on to your style of golfing and take advantage of your strengths to make you a better golfer. Golfing schools should help you make your strengths stronger, and also help you prevent your weaknesses from hurting you.
Difficulties
Every golfer has some difficulties, and these difficulties vary from golfer to golfer. If you didn't have any difficulties or problems then you wouldn't be looking for a golfing school. When looking for a golfing school you should find one that is willing to help you with your individual weaknesses. Do you slice too much? If so, your golf school should be able to give you some drills or exercises to help with that. Whatever your problems or difficulties are, your golfing school should be one that is able to help you fix them.
Instructor to Student Ratio
This is something that you need to decide yourself. Do you learn better in a large group, small group, or individually? Whatever the answer is, make sure you choose a golfing school that tailors to your learning style. This is important if you want to get as much as you can from your time and money. Try to stay away from classes that are too large though. These classes usually cannot help you with your unique problems.
Cost
This aspect is based on your own wants as well as your financial situation. Is money an issue? If not then you probably want to go to the most high quality golfing school. I suggest setting a price limit when looking for schools. This limit should be based on what you can afford as well as how much you love golf. If getting better golf scores is important to you, then you probably won't mind spending a bit of money to become a better golfer.
Location
You should also look at where the golfing schools are. Travelling 200 miles usually isn't very practical, and probably not worth your time. How far are you willing to travel? If you are very busy, this may just be a couple minutes. Make sure the golf school you want to go to isn't too far away. Think about it, if your golfing school is 45 minutes away, after 32 lessons you will have spent a whole day of your life in the car, driving to your golf school. I don't know about you, but I would personally rather have this time for playing golf!
Style of Golfing
Everyone has their own unique way of playing golf. No two people have the exact same golfing styles. You should look for a golfing school that is willing to work with your unique style of golfing. If they aren't then they probably aren't worth your time. What would be really good is if they can add on to your style of golfing and take advantage of your strengths to make you a better golfer. Golfing schools should help you make your strengths stronger, and also help you prevent your weaknesses from hurting you.
Difficulties
Every golfer has some difficulties, and these difficulties vary from golfer to golfer. If you didn't have any difficulties or problems then you wouldn't be looking for a golfing school. When looking for a golfing school you should find one that is willing to help you with your individual weaknesses. Do you slice too much? If so, your golf school should be able to give you some drills or exercises to help with that. Whatever your problems or difficulties are, your golfing school should be one that is able to help you fix them.
Instructor to Student Ratio
This is something that you need to decide yourself. Do you learn better in a large group, small group, or individually? Whatever the answer is, make sure you choose a golfing school that tailors to your learning style. This is important if you want to get as much as you can from your time and money. Try to stay away from classes that are too large though. These classes usually cannot help you with your unique problems.
Cost
This aspect is based on your own wants as well as your financial situation. Is money an issue? If not then you probably want to go to the most high quality golfing school. I suggest setting a price limit when looking for schools. This limit should be based on what you can afford as well as how much you love golf. If getting better golf scores is important to you, then you probably won't mind spending a bit of money to become a better golfer.
Location
You should also look at where the golfing schools are. Travelling 200 miles usually isn't very practical, and probably not worth your time. How far are you willing to travel? If you are very busy, this may just be a couple minutes. Make sure the golf school you want to go to isn't too far away. Think about it, if your golfing school is 45 minutes away, after 32 lessons you will have spent a whole day of your life in the car, driving to your golf school. I don't know about you, but I would personally rather have this time for playing golf!
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