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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hogans real golf secret
- Ben Hogan's secret was his extraordinary ability to focus. This was not a gift from heaven. No, Hogan spent long hours perfecting his focus technique.Robert DeLeon, my mentor and a golf biomechanics instructor, grew up in Austin Texas. Besides taking lessons from Harvey Penick, he had the opportunity as a kid to sit and watch Hogan practice. Hogan would take hours to hit just forty balls. H...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - All time greatest club breaking events in history? and the winner is?..
- Two both famous and infamous golfers known for their tempers and club throwing exploits on the golf course, were battling head to head and coming into the final round of the tournament. The entire golfing world was looking on. As the two greats made one bad shot after another, they all too often followed them up by throwing their clubs. Some of these clubs ended up in the lake or against a tree. A...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Purpose driven golf
- I want you to meditate on a couple points for a moment:1. Why an earth are you playing golf?2. What are you getting out of each round?3. What is the point?Have you ever thought about any of these points before??Here is an excerpt from "The Dave Way"... if you already own "The Dave Way" please read this one more time to get a few ideas of why you are on the course...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Controlled body movement the key essential for your golf game
- Basic body movement is essential in any sport. Of course it is also essential for any type of physical activity we do.As parents, we teach little children how to do the simplest of things. This includes how to move and how to control movements for precision and safety.Basic body movement also means limiting movement to the essential movement for what you want to do. We control the de...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Par and beyond: secrets to better golf
- You've bogeyed your last hole, you are about to hit your next drive. As you take your practice swings, your mind is still on the last putt that you blew. You take your swing and it's a slice. In your mind you say to yourself "Oh no, I'm going to bogey again!" and you do.Sound familiar? You know the techniques and mechanics, but you just can't get either your mind or body aligned with each o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are custom golf clubs
- Custom golf clubs are anything from a single club to a full set of woods, irons and putter which have been custom specified and assembled just for you. They may work for somebody else and other people will probably love your custom built golf clubs, but they are yours.To make an analogy that most of you will be familiar with we will compare buying a new set of golf clubs to buying a new sui...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for buying used golf clubs
- Used golf clubs can be great for those who are on a budget, don't play much, or just want a spare set. They certainly aren't for everybody, but many will find that they can get the job done just fine. Here are a few tips if your looking for used golf clubs.Research Different ClubsYou will need to do some research and see what's out there. This applies to new or used clubs. You...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Junior golfers gain a competitive edge by building a stronger body
- Strength training for juniors is supported by organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Each of these organizations encourages children's participation in appropriately designed training programs as long as they are competently supervised.Many research reports ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Senior golfers increase swing speed
- It is widely known that with increased age comes a decrease in flexibility. This is why so many golf fitness programs emphasize stretching and increasing range of motion for senior golfers. It has also been well documented that senior golfers between the ages of 55 and 79 can increase their drive distance and enhance their overall golf performance by engaging in a safe and effective golf condition...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Improve your golf game using the unlimited power of your imagination
- Today, it seems, that many people are all too familiar with what they can't do. We need to spend more time and thought on what we CAN do. Many of us cannot afford to stop, think and imagine the possiblities that lay before us. The human mind is the most valuable resource that we have, and we can use it to fashion any outcome we desire. Take this man's story:A Vietnam War veteran, after surv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf specific core exercises improve your drive distance
- What if I could give you three important exercises for golf and you were able to hit the ball further than you've ever hit it before? What if these exercises could be performed with a minimal investment of time and required no equipment. How about if I made it so simple and convenient you could simply perform them in the evening in the comfort of your own living space? What are you waiting for?let...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Picking your golf equipment picking your golf equipment
- Looking for quality golf equipment but not sure you want to spend a ton on it? Are you new and starting out and need some new golf equipment but don't know where to begin? Finding the right golf equipment may seem like a challenge, but it really does not have to be. In fact, if you know what you need, your task could be quite easy. The first step in purchasing golf equipment is to determi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Increase your flexibility with these 3 key golf stretches
- Why is it a golfer rarely asks for a full 20 minute extensive warm up routine prior to golf, but rather those two or three key stretches guaranteed to yield the best results in the shortest period of time?No matter how hard those in the golf fitness arena try and convince golfer's to stretch prior to a round of golf, our efforts are often fruitless. It's not that golfers don't care; life ju...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 4 essential elements of golf fitness
- Are you ready to take your golf game to a new level? Golf fitness and a whole body approach to your golf game may be the answer. Many of you have spent hours on the driving range sharpening your golf skills. You've invested a small fortune in new equipment, golf lessons, and accessories, yet you haven't seen a decrease in your handicap in years. You're not alone. Fifteen years ago the average hand...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 best uses for hybrid utility clubs
- Have you seen those new hybrid utility cubs? They are showing up all over the place, rescuing golfers from all kinds of situations. The reason for this is simple; they open up opportunities for a number of great new shots.Even the tour pros are using them to help them win big tournaments. (Todd Hamilton ? British Open, David Toms ? PGA Championship, Reteif Goosen ? US Open) We have come up ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fix your slice: the cause & simple cures for the beginner golfer
- Are you slicing all or some of your tee shots? If so, you are no different than most new golfers, And even more experienced golfers still slice shots from time to time. Here are some simple things you can try to fix it:First, the problem is hardly ever the club. If you feel it is, have your driver examined by your local pro-shop, so no doubt lingers in your mind.Now, let's consider w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf tips ? a good thinking head makes a better golfer
- Golf is a wonderful game but we all want to improve a little bit more and for some a lot more. There can be many contributing factors as to why you find that you are not playing consistently every week or the fact that your handicap seems to be going up a notch instead of the reverse. We all need advice and starting with the basics that help even the lowest handicapper in the club.On the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Super golf wheel chair that enables disabled golfers to play normally
- Last week when I was at the driving range I noticed a number of young disable people working on their games. I was very impressed by a young lady who, despite the fact that she was sitting in a wheel chair, was able to drive the ball straight for around 120 to 150 yards. It was a real joy to watch her play. Every time she hit a good shot her face lit up in a radiant smile of pure pleasure.W...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Improve your putting by developing rock solid confidence on the green
- All of us have missed a short putt before. It is frustrating to miss something you know you can make! And most often a missed short putt can cause a chain reaction of bad play. Every golfer will have a tendency to remember a bad shot at a certain hole when he next plays that hole. Think of any short putt as a link on a chain that is a slack and being pulled tight. As the chain tightens each link i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Confusion feeds the golf industry
- The policeman drops his paycheck on the kitchen table so his wife can go shopping and pay their bills. They are able to do this because somewhere down the line someone killed, raped, or robbed someone. An unnamed X (rated) President of the United States can have pizza and frollick with a starry eyed intern in the White House because you are paying the rent.Here's a news flash for you! If yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to know what defines the best golf drivers
- Why is it considered the most electrifying club in your golf bag? Why is it the first club anyone talks about when equipment is brought up? Why is it what everyone wants?The answers are simple - POWER. It's all about the power of the long ball. The golfer who drives the ball the furthest is considered the man of the moment, and everyone wants to be that man. I guess it's an ego thing....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf for beginners ? what makes a good golfer?
- A good golfer is a golfer who is happy with their own game and willing to listen to advice from experience. A good temperament is needed to play golf, expect bad days it happens everyone from low handicappers to full professionals. Having a hot head will only cause you more problems.It can be daunting when starting as there is so much to remember but take time to practice and go to the driv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf equipment ? the most expensive is not always correct for you
- The essentials of golf begin with the clubs you choose. Shopping on the Internet will save you time and money but choosing can be difficult, as there seems to be endless options. From our work with different golfing web sites we have seen sales for golf clubs dramatically increase in the past two years but do people really know what they are buying? I think the answer to this is yes if you have be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf vacation schools ? choose the perfect golf school vacation for your game
- Golf Schools, like golfers, come in all shapes and sizes. Don't make the mistake of attending any golf vacation school. Do your homework and find the right match for your personality, learning style, and golf game.How do you decide which golf school vacation is right for you? It's simple. Start by asking yourself a few questions.1) What is your goal or commitment level for your go...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to win at golf
- What's the point of playing sport if you don't want to win? You may try to kid yourself that you're playing for the good of your health or because you enjoy the sport, both of which would probably be true, but the real satisfaction and joy comes from winning.If you don't believe me just study the attendance stats for a professional sports team which is on a run of poor results and near the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 important things to consider when choosing golf clubs
- Every golfer knows that having proper equipment is essential. Choosing golf clubs has become some what of a daunting task because of the enormous market out there. We have come up with 5 simple things to consider when choosing golf clubs.1. First of all you have to be honest with yourself in deciding what skill level you're at. Are you a beginner just starting out, an intermediate weekend g...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tiger woods, the greatest ever? ?not!
- Tiger is great but still a long way from claiming the title of "Greatest That Ever Played The Game". Although I do believe he is more then on his way to claiming that illustrious title, God willing. But until then, Slammin' Sammy Snead is my pick. That's right, not even Nicklaus.If you look at the 11 win gap between Jack's 70 total victories and Sam's 81 and then figure Sam's tota...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pull, push or carry? i?ll carry my golf clubs thanks
- I love to play golf and I love to walk the golf course. After all, the Pros walk when they play golf and if walking is good enough for them why not me? Ideally I would love to have a Caddie carry my bag but it's not an option at my golf club. So the question comes down to carry my golf bag or use a push-cart or pull-cart. I've tried them all and I choose to carry my golf clubs. Here are the reason...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf fitness training equals better golf
- If you've watched any golf on the television you've no doubt heard the commentator's mention golf fitness training. It's no secret that 95 percent of professional golfers are doing some for of golf fitness training.If there livelihood depends on their performance and they are participating in golf fitness training, why wouldn't amateur golfers do the same?The golf swing is one of the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf flexibility for the senior golfer
- Golf flexibility is the biggest term you hear when the senior golfer is complaining about lack of distance or a sore back.Why is this?It's not a secret that with age comes a decline in physical capabilities?especially golf flexibility.The good news is?the above scenario can be drastically improved with a little bit of effort and consistency.The biggest and most noticeab...