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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Course management strategies for junior golfers
- Many junior golfers are still in the process of developing all of the fundamentals of their game. One of the challenges faced is how to measure the progress of a player in these basics on the golf course, besides the obvious measurement of score.When going onto the golf course it is critical that the young golfer have a specific purpose in mind as to what she or he is attempting to accompli...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Confidence building for junior golfers
- One of the challenges about being a young person is dealing with what feels like is a constant comparison to other people. This is true at school, in one's social circles, at home, and in the golf arena.What many young people inevitably do during this time of analysis is begin to feel somewhat insecure about certain aspects of who they are. "I'm shorter than everyone." "I'm t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Training for golf combines technical, physical, mechanical and tactical
- When most golfers think of the elements of the game upon which they want to improve, the vast majority think in terms of either technical elements or think about outcome. "I want to make more putts." "I want to hit more fairways." "I want to break 90 consistently."While not disregarding these important considerations, players truly interested in overall improve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you fully committed to playing your best golf?
- After taking golf lessons and/or attempting to make changes in one's swing, many players have a difficult time fully committing to executing the new swing on the golf course. There are a variety of reasons for this. Some are concerned because of a fear of hitting the ball in a "bad" place- into a hazard, bunker, OB, etc. Others don't swing the club with full commitment because of a lack ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unique mental challenges for women golfers
- The game of golf provides trials for every player, independent of the player's gender. However, for some women in our society, there is a special challenge.Women in the Western world have traditionally been raised and socialized to be cooperative, polite, feminine and "nice". There is implicit pressure that some women feel to make sure that they don't stand out too much or present...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online golf program features and benefits
- There are many features and benefits to look for when it comes to choosing an online golf program over a personal golf trainer who charges by the hour or lesson. In this article, I will focus on the most important benefits. I will be discussing what you should be looking for when choosing an online golf program and the many benefits of working with an online golf trainer.What to look for in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to unleash your true golf potential (part 1)
- Time and time again we see today's golfers out on the driving range trying to better their game. Whether it's working their short game or driving the long ball, hours upon hours are spent on trying to master proper technique in order to take strokes off their game. What most golfers are unaware of is that the proper technique they are striving for is often hampered by something call muscle imbalan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Myrtle beach tee times ? a quick glance
- Planning a golf vacation in Myrtle Beach? Here are six things to know before planning your next golf outing to the Grand Strand.Flights - Golfers vacationing in Myrtle Beach can choose to tee off during AM or PM flights. Usually the morning flights run from 7 AM until 9 PM. Afternoon flights generally run from 9:30 AM until Noon. During daylight savings time the afternoon flight ofte...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf gifts: for the experienced golfer
- Whether it be Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Christmas, birthday, or any other gift giving occassion, a golf gift for an experienced player is a sure winner, if it's the RIGHT gift.Let me start by saying that experienced golfers and novice golfers are two entirely different players with different wants and needs when it comes to their golf games. The experienced golfer has been playing for quit ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Periodization training for golf
- The idea of periodization has been around a very long time for athletes at all levels. The concept is simple. If you started with the goal in mind, let's say it was to win the Club Championship or place in the top 3 in your next Amateur event, then you would plan accordingly.Generally, an annual plan is used, although it is not uncommon to use longer periods of time especially when working ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Improve your golf game by learning the secrets of the golf club grip
- Grips are the least expensive yet one of the most important parts of a golf club. Remember, the grip is the only part of the clubs that you make contact with, so it's extremely important to make sure that you have the right size and the right quality of material. If you use a club grip that is too small, there is a good chance that the club will twist towards the target just before impact and caus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf grub
- GOLO GOLF GRUB Fuel for the golfer."A good diet can not make an average athlete great, but a poor diet can make a great athlete average." -David Costill, Ball State University, IndianaGolf is a lifetime sport that both men and women of all ages enjoy participating in. However, for the competitive golfer, it is a test of the athlete's physical and mental endurance. W...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The 5 keys to a highly effective golf pre shot routine you can learn immediately
- What I'm about to disclose to you in this article is an easy to follow, 'Step-By-Step' formula to having a highly effective pre shot routine. Every golfer knows that this is a key element of their golf swing that must be executed effectively.I know from experience that without one you will never become that quality player you dream of being. Take my advice; it will make a world of differenc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Myrtle beach golf packages - what to know before you go
- There is a lot of money in the Myrtle Beach golf package market. Unfortunately, like any other opportunity, this can bring out scam artists and bad business practices.Don't get stuck with hidden charges on your golf packages. Myrtle Beach discount golf package resellers don't always have your best interest in mind. Here are five things to be aware of before booking your next golf package to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gifts: giving to the beginner golfer
- It's golf season again! And you might be looking for a gift to give to someone who's just starting off in golf. So, here are some suggestions. These beginner golf gifts target those new golf souls... the ones who don't yet know what their in for, or the ones who are already hooked after just playing a few times.Golf LessonsThe single best choice out of all gifts for the golf beginner...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Basic golf etiquette
- Many golfers take to the sport without the basic understanding of how the game should be played. Of course, we all know that the game requires a tee, a ball, and clubs, but few golfers actually take the time to learn the proper etiquette of the game. Lacking this type of fundamental knowledge can lead to tremendously embarrassing mistakes on the green. Golf is a great game when digested properly a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why you should be a risk-taking golfer
- Very few people, whether they are golfers or not, realize that the mind cannot stand still. Even the most unobservant person's mind is continually receiving new impressions. In the course of a single round many of new ideas enter the mind of every golfer, possibly leading him to trying experiments, a change either of grip or stance, or, sometimes a deliberate attempt to slice or hook an iron-shot....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf weight training is the answer to longer drives
- It is no secret that most of the male and female tour players who want to play their best golf, do golf weight training exercises. But it's not the kind of grueling, sweating stuff you're thinking about.There is a HUGE misconception of what and how this type of program should be done. It does not take going into a gym and lifting heavy weights; nor does it take a 2-3 hour daily commitment....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How golf stretches in your office can improve your game
- Yes you heard it right! Golf stretches in your office. What a great way to take a quick break from your computer to not only feel better in the moment, but improve your game at the same time.I've come up with many clever ways to work around the "I don't have time" reason (excuse).You can't tell me you don't have 15 seconds at your computer?an no-less in your chair? That's r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Guide to playing golf for free and getting huge discounts on golf balls, golf gloves, and golf stuff
- If you love to play golf as much as most golf enthusiasts, you would probably play more if the great game of golf and most golf equipment wasn't so grossly expensive. An 18-hole round of golf at even a moderately expensive golf course averages about $36.00. A decent box of 12 golf balls costs roughly $19.00, and golf clubs are hundreds. Although it's impossible to get it all for free, there are wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What night golf ball should i use for my glow ball event?
- Believe it or not, there are three different types of Night Golf Balls. The more traditional Night Golf ball has a hollow core in which a light stick is inserted (after activating). A player simply bends the light stick until it "cracks" then shakes the contents vigorously to ensure distribution then inserts into a hollow core on this Night Golf Ball. The advantage of this Night Golf bal...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The most underrated golfer in history... buffalo bill! huh??
- Buffalo Bill was introduced to golf by his father at age 5 and started his PGA Tour career in 1955 at the age of 24, which could be considered a late start compared to today's standards. Even with this late start he ended up with 51 wins on the PGA Tour, 6th on the all time win list. Included in those 51 victories are two U.S Opens and one Masters. He also has won nine Senior Tour Championships in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top of the mountain: the masters, augusta, ga
- If you're a stockbroker, the center of the world is New York. If you are a commodities trader, it's Chicago.But if you're a golfer, the center of the world is?a little further south."You actually feel it when you step onto the course" says Brian Montgomery, who has been to every Masters for the last decade. "It's like being in an art museum or a history museum-and if y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Effective golf training equipment isn?t what you think
- If you are like most golfers, you have purchased hundreds of dollars of golf training equipment. How many gimmicky training aids do you have lying around?Now I want you to picture something.Put all the training aids together in your mind and picture using them all at the same time. What do you think would be the results?I don't think it would be pretty and that's my point....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Senior golfers can still play great golf. do you want to know how?
- If you're a senior golfer?don't give up and don't give into the perception that's it's all downhill from here.No way!You have a lot of GREAT golf years ahead of you, but you need to take a different approach to your golf improvement.The approach I'm going to talk about will quickly and dramatically transform your game; and you can do this all right in your own home in less tha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gps golf balls are almost here
- As GPS technology gets better and better and smaller and smaller it will be able to be used for many things? For instance at the World Series a baseball hit into the third level will be able to be recorded by GPS as to exactly how far it was hit and it's trajectory to formulate where it would have actually landed had the stadium been flat. Thus we will be able to tell who was the greatest homerun ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Prepare for the worst and play your best
- It's one thing to get mad when you miss a shot, but the hardest part of golf to overcome is when you decide on the wrong shot and hit it perfectly only to find that you've put yourself in jail.So why do we do this? Sometimes it's a special shot we know we can hit and we get keyed up about it and forget to think of the result.Just like chess and pool, golf is a game of strategy. If yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf shots versus golf swings - you need shots on the course!
- Why do so many golfers hit a shot and immediately realize they messed up?There are two parts to a golf shot.Part one is planning.In order to send the ball towards the target on the golf course, all of the variables that Mother Nature has given us have to be considered and compensated for. This is what makes every golf shot unique.The lie, the wind, obstacles, temperatur...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Focus your focus - how to ward off distraction during your golf swing
- There is a great possibility to lose your mind when playing golf simply due to the constant shifting of focus. I think the brain doesn't like to change focus. It wants to stay in one place until the job is done, but in golf, we think about the present; the stance, and we think about the future; the shot.The mind wants stimulation, and the stance simply doesn't fill the bill. The shot on the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The most common backswing flaw
- One of the most confusing terms in golf instruction is "shoulder turn". Personally, I believe that instructors that talk about shoulder turn to describe the amount of turn during the backswing are hurting their students.To explain why I feel this way, I will ask you to try a little experiment.Reach both arms in front of your body and take your right hand and grab your left wrist. Now...