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- 2008-01-29 09:51:08 - Private golf courses vs public golf courses
- Private Golf Courses vs Public Golf CoursesBy Savannah Durbin
One of the many dilemmas of a golfer is: "Should I spend a lot of money on joining a private club, or do I play at public courses?" There is no right or wrong answer; it just depends on what you are looking for. Both private golf courses and public golf co...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mental toughness for golfers: avoiding comfort zones in golf
- A comfort zone becomes a problem whenever a player is playing better than expected or is breaking new ground. I teach golfers how to break out of self-limiting expectations and preconceived beliefs. Comfort zones don't limit great players on tour, such as David Duval, Tiger Woods, and Davis Love, III. Comfort zones actually benefit pro golfers when they can bring a poor round back into their scori...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mental training for golfers: attitudes that sabotage commitment
- Plateaus in performance sometimes occur when you don't see any measurable improvement in score even though you are working hard. "I'm practicing more than ever, but I don't seem to be shooting better scores," many players tell me in frustration. Thus, when you don't see gains in performance or have a coach pushing you daily, it is difficult for golfers to stay committed to their training...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf club componets: playing golf the lego set way
- To understand how to buy golf club components, you first need to know how these parts work and what they are in the first place. So let's begin in this way. If you know the parts already, treat this portion as a short review of Golf 101.The GripThe grip of the golf club is important because it is the extension of the golfer's hands. According to the rules of golf, the grip has to be ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Try developing your own golf style
- Some golf beginners think that all they have to do is copy Ernie Els, Tiger Woods or whoever their favorite golfer might be and bam, immediate golf success!I am sorry to say, it is just not that easy. If it were then everybody would be a lot better. This, as we see every time out on the course is not so much the case.In reality, no two people ever really swing the same way. Since eac...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My golf disaster
- Although I was never picked for sports teams as a kid, I always thought that golf would be far easier than all the others as it required very little physical exertion in regards to chasing a ball up and down a field for 90 minutes while opponents try to take the legs out from under you.I mean, how difficult could it be? You stand still, look at the hole at the other end of the green, look a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are the best exercises for the golfer?
- With all the talk about the players on tour getting stronger and more flexible, we hear a lot about exercising for golf from television commentators and read about it in the golf publications. But what exactly are the best exercises for the amateur golfer?A great question that has a good answer, but before we give you the answer let us provide some background so the answer makes a little mo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What do the core and the golf swing have in common part ii?
- In part one of this article we discussed the core and its relation to the golf swing. A quick review of the information in article one will indicate a definitive connection between the "athletic movements" of a golf swing and the core section of the body. Prior to beginning this article let us take a brief moment to review information provided in the first article on this topic.A ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Increase golf swing speed easily
- Golf swing speed is an elusive term for most amateur golfers. We've all heard of it and know it relates somehow to longer drives, but how can we increase golf swing speed quickly and effectively?Do you think it's swing harder? Have you tried that approach? What happened? I can take a wild guess. The ball didn't go anywhere! You were so tense that your golf swing speed was actually much slow...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A golf fitness coach equals great golf
- Golf fitness coach. Have you ever considered one?and if so, what exactly were you looking for? There are many 'general fitness' trainers trying to get a piece of the golf fitness and training market that seems to be rapidly gaining exposure both on the television and in print thanks to Tiger, Vijay and Annika.But the first thing you need to consider when looking into hiring a golf fitness c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf tips ? tips to improve your putting
- If you are seriously considering lowering your scores, then you must take your putting seriously, as roughly half the strokes you play in a round of golf are likely to be on the putting green. However good you are at driving, pitching and chipping, if your putting is not up to standard, you will never make the next level. My Dad told me the famous quote when I was probably about 12 or 13, 'Drive f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf core exercises for more power
- Golf core exercises. You hear that phrase quite often on the television by the commentators referring to the area a lot of the touring pros focus on to improve their power output and prevent low back injuries.Vijay Singh for example uses weighted medicine balls to work his golf core muscles throughout the whole week of the tournament. In fact his caddie is his rainier. How convenient...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What do trees have to do with golf?
- On our way back from a recent round of golf, Fritz and I were discussing the way most golfers evaluate golf courses. We've had this discussion before, and it inevitably gets around to my heartfelt conviction that trees do not enhance the "golfing experience".Most golfers in North America assume that golf is not golf without tree-lined fairways. If I am not mistaken, this is a bias created b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf driving tip that will add yards quickly
- A golf driving tip that can make the difference between being the shortest hitter in your foursome to the longest?consistently would interest you right? Well?the tip I'm going to discuss is not what you'd think, but you need to take notice and apply it?if you want to own your foursome off the tee!When you think of a golf driving tip I'll bet you think of swing mechanics. Am I ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Play golf in bed to improve your game
- I am always looking for new and easier ways to play better golf. So imagine my delight when I dreamed up this way of improving my game.I was just lying in bed one Sunday morning dozing and dreaming about playing a great round in the competition coming up that afternoon.For no really good reason I decided that it would be fun to play a round of golf in my head. So up I got on the firs...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Perfect golf swing is within reach
- The perfect golf swing. Aren't we all look for it? Now the educating part. The perfect golf swing is not attainable! Did that get your attention? Let me say it one more time. The perfect golf swing is not attainable! Unless?you have a higher level of strength and flexibility specific to golf.I know you've probably heard this before?but the question is?did you take it to heart? Or did you ju...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf tips ? finding that winning grip and the cures for grip related problems
- The correct grip is a key fundamental component of a golfer's game and is required to have a consistently good straight game, giving you the ability to shoot low scores with ease.When the grip is faulty, poor shots often result along with an inconsistent and unreliable game. Therefore it is essential for your game that your grip is correct if you want to take your golf to the next level....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 52 ways to stop your slice
- If there's one thing that haunts most golfers more than missing a 3-foot putt, it has to be slicing the ball off the tee. So this week I have written 2-different articles - the first being 52 Ways to Stop Your Slice and the second being If You Understand What Causes A Slice You Wouldn't Need 52 Ways To Stop A Slice! So consider this a bonus section to Golf Improvement Weekly....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf tips: the simple secret to solving the slice
- The slice is a shot which usually starts off slightly to the left, then swerves to the right in the air. The slice is a common fault that occurs in many beginners game and has to be one of the most frustrating things that can happen to a golfer. In most cases, the slice is uncontrollable and is destructive more often than not resulting in the ball being sent deep into the rough. It is also far mor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The golfing greats - arnold palmer
- Arnold Palmer, General of Arnie's Army, was speaking of golf, but he could have been describing his own life when he said, "Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character." His sense of fairness, kindness toward everyone, and dry sense of humor have made him one of the most popular golfers to ever play the game. And he was pretty darned good at the game, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Improving your golf swing
- You've got your golf clubs, your 18-pack of golf balls, your bag, your shoes, even one of those fancy little electronic caddies. You're as ready as Tiger Woods ever was when he stepped onto a golf course for the very first time. Maybe you're a little taller and older than he was, but you know you're just as ready. Suddenly, by the third hole, you're beginning to wonder how much you can get for all...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What do the core and the golf swing have in common?
- The concept of "core training" is a "buzz word" in today's fitness and training community. It has also become a prevalent idea in the game of golf. In regards to golf it has been noted by many individuals that the core area of the body is where the "power" comes from in your swing, and in order to make a full turn you need flexibility in the core. This article will di...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What should i know about biomechanics of the golf swing?
- If you've read some of my articles in the past, we focused a lot on training the body to help you provide more power, consistency and accuracy to your golf swing.Today, we are going to get a little more scientific. So hang with me.I am going to explain the biomechanics of golf. Biomechanics is the study of human movement.Using this definition in golf, it is essentially studyin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing the right golf balls
- You've watched Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson on television ? you know the brand of golf balls they use. And they're good, right? You should be able to use the same brand of golf balls and be good too, right? Wrong!Maybe using the same type golf balls as the PGA golf pros will improve your game...and maybe it won't. You need to choose the golf ball that's right for your own game. Choosing t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing the right golf clubs
- Planning on becoming the next Tiger Woods? If so, the first thing you might consider is getting some new golf clubs. Choosing the right golf clubs can make the difference between spending your time on the fairways and greens and spending your time in the rough. Although famed golfer Ben Hogan once said, "The only thing a golfer needs is more daylight", for my money, having the right set of golf cl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Improve your golf game right now
- Improve your golf game right now you say? I say, absolutely! Don't waste another dime on new golf equipment; taking one more lesson; or hitting one more ball at the range, until you finish reading this article.You see?it's not what you think that's not allowing you to improve your golf game.It's something very simple and easy to remedy. It's YOU! How your body moves throughout...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hit longer drives - heres how
- To hit longer drives is the dream of every golfer on the planet! Even the professionals players want to hit longer drives. Is there a magic bullet? Do you really know what it takes to dramatically improve your driving distance?I'll bet your first answer will be a new driver at $500. Am I right? If not a driver?take more golf lessons. Am I getting warmer yet? If I still haven't guesse...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Public golf courses ? making the right choice
- Chances are, if you're just starting out, you haven't decided to apply to a fancy country club yet so you can play their outstanding course, right? That's a very good idea, because there are probably several public golf courses close to you that are just as terrific and much cheaper too! Do you think Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson started out on private courses? I doubt it! Even though we can't al...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf tips ? the secret and crucial role of alignment in supercharging your game!
- The alignment is an absolutely crucial and vital part to any golfer's game. You swing round your body, therefore if your body is offline, your swing in turn will be off line and out of sync, resulting in a poor swing and a poor shot, usually ending up deep in the rough.When setting up to the ball, firstly ensure the clubface is square to the 'ball to pin line' (the line between the ball and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Golf swing trainer - what is it?
- Golf swing trainer is a term you might think of for a training aid that works on your golf swing. I've come up with a new definition for a golf swing trainer. It happens to be what I do for a living.I won't take up this whole article talking about myself, but I do want you to think of a golf swing trainer in a different light after reading this.You see?I've watched and ...