Golf is a game that is very different from other sports, in a way that you will even be able to excel if you are not exceptional physique. In golf, everything is self initiated, there will be no coach or team mates by your side to offer assistance to you. Whatever you do on the pitch, is based on your own decision.
So, how can you learn to play better golf? This is a question asked by many of the golf beginners. Now, science had been showed, that an effective way to learn a skill like the golf swing, is to divide it into manageable pieces and then learn them one at a time. Even though, you cant’ attain perfection, it is true that the more sound your swing mechanics are, the more you will be rewarded with golf shots that go where you want them and this will make you play better golf with more consistency.
The learning procedure to play better golf can goes in the following way :
1. Observe how others play. Pick a perfect example of what you want to be able to do. It could be your friend or companions or even someone who play better golf than you.
2. Studied that model that you attempt to match, by a trial and correction procedure where your attempts bring you closer and closer to the prototype.
3. Once you can match the prototype perfectly, the next step is to repeat the procedure again and again until it becomes a habit, that is you can do it automatically without even thinking of it.
A study has shown that, a person will takes at least 60 repetitions for 21 days in a row to produce a habit that will perform automatically without thinking.
The 3 steps learning procedures may sound simples, but there are many golfers who never take their time go through it when they begin on the game of golf. They are too busy looking for quick remedies. They want to do it in the easy way with a tip that instantly makes the ball fly long and straight and they end up putting a band aid on their swing that works one day, and is gone on the next.
You must be patience to strive for perfection in this game. Only with better playing skill, you will have more time to relax on the golf course and enjoy the company of your companions and the beauty of your playing field
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Pure Point Golf - #1 Golf Resource - Review
As a new golf player, you probably had been searching up and down for information about golf on the internet, hoping to improve your skill and impressed your friends during the game. There are some really good and effective golf tips products online while there are also some which are just to cheat your money out of your pocket. Being a newbie in this game, doing some research and read review is something that you must do before buying the product.
From my friend who are also a newbie in golf, I landed on this website called PurePoint Golf by David Nevogt and Bobby Eldrige after some searching on golf tips and lessons.
Who is David Nevogt & Bobby Eldrige?
David Nevgot is the author The Simple Golf Swing which has helped 16,452 golfers during the past 3 years. This system claim to has a success rate of 95%, and someone who has a score of one stroke over par on a hole are able to lower their handicaps by AT LEAST 7 strokes within the first couple of rounds.
Bobby Eldridge is a man that truly enjoys teaching the game of golf. He had developed, owned and managed for over 20 years in five states, Minnesota, Illinois, Colorado, California and Arizona, teaching over 30,000 students.
How Can Pure Point Golf System help me?
Pure Point Golf use video, text, illustrations, software and training aids that are taught by Bobby Eldridge and they claim to be really work.
My friend had signed up with PurePoint Golf , about a month ago, and he told me Pure Point Golf System is one of the best training material that he can find for a golf newbie like him. The item that he likes best is the Golf Instructional Video, which consist of :
Trouble Shot DVD The Trouble Shots DVD is for those of us who don't always play the middle of the fairway
Pitching/Lob DVD The Pitching golf instruction video will show you simple techniques for getting the ball onto the green and getting it to stay put consistently.
Bunker DVD The Bunker golf instruction video will show you simple techniques for getting out of a bunker effectively and consistently
The Full Swing DVDThe foundation of every golf game is the full swing. It's very hard to have a good round if your full swing mechanics are incorrect. Learn correct mechanics in this simple to learn, easy to remember golf swing instructional method outlined by Bobby Eldridge, head golf pro for PurePoint Golf.
and much more...
Besides the Golf Instructional Video, you may opt to sign up on their Golf Apprentice Program, where you can have a trial for one month with just only $1!!
And what is included in this Apprentice Program?
1. A DVD clips to improve on your weaknesses.
2. A Breakdown Session showing you the exact step to complete that specific mechanic
3. Practice Drill to help you understand what is taught inside the DVD clips and at Breakdown Session
4. Teleseminars where you can discuss and golf questions you have with Bobby Eldrige
5. Worksheets and Assignment to help you to keep track of your performance.
6. Training Aids Evaluation will be done and prepared for you, such that you will not waste money on buying training aids that are a waste of money
7.Private Apprentice Forum, where you can ask questions about the program,your swing and other golf related topic.
8. Private Stat Tracker System, where you'll be able to register and use their proprietary game tracking software. This will enable you to automatically track greens in regulation (GIR), fairways hit %, handicap (unofficial), putts, and much more.
9. Tracking Worksheets, to track your own progress each and every month by checking off items on the to-do list that give to you. Each month you'll receive a different list that will include watching videos, completing drills, completing worksheets, and playing rounds of golf.10. Swing Analyzer Software, allows you to compare your golf swing to a real golf pro with side-by-side video! All you have to do is download the software to your computer and import video of your golf swing!
11. Community, a great place for you to network and meet up with new golfing buddies
My friend will get back to me more on how he feel about this system. But in overall, Pure Point Golf System is one of the best golf training website around for either a new or seasoned golf player.
Friday, July 11, 2008
How To Improve That Golf Balance
It may sound simple and easy for golf balancing. However, to maintain a good and proper golf balance is one of the main factor to have a good game in golf.
Your golf balance depends on 3 areas :
1) Visual awareness
2) Indication from internal part of your ear
3) Indication from your muscles and joints.
Sometimes, the co-ordination between these 3 portions may get out of control and causing a bad golf balance. But these can be fixed with some simple instructions.
Most of the people who played golf would not be able to keep our head still when doing the swing. But most of us had forget that by changing the position of our head will result in a lacking of balance. Thus, keep the head down and still, let your partners watch where your ball goes.
For people who are suffering from migraines, you may also suffer from balance disorder. So, you may want to consider seeking advice from your home doctor and getting some medical attention. Never underestimate migraines as these will going to affect you greatly in this game of golf. Not to mention just being pain and
Migraines can attribute to a balance disorder. So if you have frequent migraines, seek medical attention. These headaches can affect your golf game in ways you may
never have thought of. Not to mention being just unbearable pain.
Never spend too many money on a set of new golf equipment before you had check on your medical conditions. See if there are any drugs or medicine that you have been taking will affect your golf balance. Always check with your doctor whether there are any side effects of the medicines that you are taking.
Now, if you want to do some simple practices to improve on your golf balance, you can do so by setting up a little obstacle course. Kick the ball around your backyard may even help too. If you have kids, they will have fun with the course and they may even set it up for you!
Doing some muscle relaxing exercises will helps in improving your golf balance too. Try yoga or pilate. These are exercises that can help to loosen up your tight muscles tremendously, and may even increase your muscles flexibility. Lean muscles and flexibility is just what a golfer needs in order to have a good golf balance and golfswing
Try to buy a yoga or exercise, which is another very useful item in improving your golf balance. The reason is that, you will need to balance yourself even by just sitting on these balls. Try to practices on these balls everyday, until you can sit on it for 30 minutes or more at a time. These will helps in increase your muscles of lower back, and develop your entire body core.
So now you know that, balance is part an aspect of getting that perfect golf game. Spend some time each day by working on your balancing and who knows, you will find your swing and score improve significantly someday!!
Your golf balance depends on 3 areas :
1) Visual awareness
2) Indication from internal part of your ear
3) Indication from your muscles and joints.
Sometimes, the co-ordination between these 3 portions may get out of control and causing a bad golf balance. But these can be fixed with some simple instructions.
Most of the people who played golf would not be able to keep our head still when doing the swing. But most of us had forget that by changing the position of our head will result in a lacking of balance. Thus, keep the head down and still, let your partners watch where your ball goes.
For people who are suffering from migraines, you may also suffer from balance disorder. So, you may want to consider seeking advice from your home doctor and getting some medical attention. Never underestimate migraines as these will going to affect you greatly in this game of golf. Not to mention just being pain and
Migraines can attribute to a balance disorder. So if you have frequent migraines, seek medical attention. These headaches can affect your golf game in ways you may
never have thought of. Not to mention being just unbearable pain.
Never spend too many money on a set of new golf equipment before you had check on your medical conditions. See if there are any drugs or medicine that you have been taking will affect your golf balance. Always check with your doctor whether there are any side effects of the medicines that you are taking.
Now, if you want to do some simple practices to improve on your golf balance, you can do so by setting up a little obstacle course. Kick the ball around your backyard may even help too. If you have kids, they will have fun with the course and they may even set it up for you!
Doing some muscle relaxing exercises will helps in improving your golf balance too. Try yoga or pilate. These are exercises that can help to loosen up your tight muscles tremendously, and may even increase your muscles flexibility. Lean muscles and flexibility is just what a golfer needs in order to have a good golf balance and golfswing
Try to buy a yoga or exercise, which is another very useful item in improving your golf balance. The reason is that, you will need to balance yourself even by just sitting on these balls. Try to practices on these balls everyday, until you can sit on it for 30 minutes or more at a time. These will helps in increase your muscles of lower back, and develop your entire body core.
So now you know that, balance is part an aspect of getting that perfect golf game. Spend some time each day by working on your balancing and who knows, you will find your swing and score improve significantly someday!!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
How To Get That Best Golf Training Aids
The game of golf, is not just to hit the golf ball and finishing it by pushing into the hole. You need to train yourself in a proper way or method, so that you can improve in this game. There are lots of golf store in the market or online, selling all sorts of training aids. Lots of choices are available for you to choose, but you must know how to find one that best suits you and fulfilled your needs.
All companies that manufacture golf training aids will claim that they made the best golf training aids. They may mean what they said, by producing the best training aids, but it is not only for you. Just like a hockey player, each player will have different needs from one another. Thus, all golfers will have their own needs and requirements. Hence, before you spend your money and purchase any golf training aids, you must know what you want, and then you go for the quality or brand. Buying of golf training aids will be even more difficult, if you are buying for your friends or relatives or someone else. Therefore, you must know the way they played before deciding on which are the best training aids for them.
You may encounter a situation where you might need to purchase a present for someone who is just like you, to play golf. So you will want to buy him a good training aid that is around in the market, but you may not know which suits best for him. You may need to do some research first before heading down to any golf store and buy it blindly. Some possible ways of doing the research can be
1. Internet,
2. Golf Magazines and
3. Ask someone for opinion.
After gathering information you need, then you can carry out your search in the markets and browse through all the golf training aids available. This would definitely helps you to make a better decision when choosing the best golf training aids for yourself or your friends.
There are of course, other factors, that will need you to think twice before buying the training aids for yourself or someone else, for examples :
1.What is the needs
2.How is the way you or they played the game
3.Are you or they left or right handed?
4.How enthusiastic are you or they into the game?
These are just some questions that you may need to think carefully before getting the correct golf training aids. Once all these information is gained, then you can well decide on what is best training aid for you or your friend.
Ask yourself honestly when taking a stock of your abilities in golfing, when buying training aids is not a cheap investment. If you make the right choice and evaluation, then with a little bit more of hardwork put into the game, you will be able to play like a professional and surprise your mates with your skills in the game of golf.
All companies that manufacture golf training aids will claim that they made the best golf training aids. They may mean what they said, by producing the best training aids, but it is not only for you. Just like a hockey player, each player will have different needs from one another. Thus, all golfers will have their own needs and requirements. Hence, before you spend your money and purchase any golf training aids, you must know what you want, and then you go for the quality or brand. Buying of golf training aids will be even more difficult, if you are buying for your friends or relatives or someone else. Therefore, you must know the way they played before deciding on which are the best training aids for them.
You may encounter a situation where you might need to purchase a present for someone who is just like you, to play golf. So you will want to buy him a good training aid that is around in the market, but you may not know which suits best for him. You may need to do some research first before heading down to any golf store and buy it blindly. Some possible ways of doing the research can be
1. Internet,
2. Golf Magazines and
3. Ask someone for opinion.
After gathering information you need, then you can carry out your search in the markets and browse through all the golf training aids available. This would definitely helps you to make a better decision when choosing the best golf training aids for yourself or your friends.
There are of course, other factors, that will need you to think twice before buying the training aids for yourself or someone else, for examples :
1.What is the needs
2.How is the way you or they played the game
3.Are you or they left or right handed?
4.How enthusiastic are you or they into the game?
These are just some questions that you may need to think carefully before getting the correct golf training aids. Once all these information is gained, then you can well decide on what is best training aid for you or your friend.
Ask yourself honestly when taking a stock of your abilities in golfing, when buying training aids is not a cheap investment. If you make the right choice and evaluation, then with a little bit more of hardwork put into the game, you will be able to play like a professional and surprise your mates with your skills in the game of golf.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Finding Your Custom Fitting Golf Clubs
Custom fitting golf club need to be put in a consideration in choosing a golf club as it is very important. It will also tailor the game to the golfer. As we know, each and every golfer is different in terms of their physical capability, and even the way they swing. So, custom fitting golf club was designed to a certain standardized specifications that fit for lie angle, shaft type and length, grip type, and size. It also will drive us for simple measurements and a nimble self-value of the game. With this, it's not impossible for anyone aside professional golfer to have a good game.
The custom fitting is the process for tailoring a golf club according to a golfer needs. This can enhance the player's confident level while playing golf. No matter in which level you stand as a golf player, you still can achieve high performance game with a custom golf club because it will fulfill and follow your needs so that you'll be able to make a nice swing and a proper straight shot.
The following are how to custom fit your golf clubs:
First of all, what needs to be considered is the gender, the distance from your wrist where it bends to the floor without shoes, age, height in stockings or socks, skill level, what club being used at the 150 yard marker, and lastly your swing speed.
In the golf industry, the "standard length" has been set differently for men and women, so that's why gender need to be known in order to get exact fitting scale custom golf clubs.
To determine the length of your custom golf club that suits you well, your height and the space apart (in inches) from your wrist to the floor are gathered. The club length usually vary up to 3 and a half inch in the scope from ladies to men which then plus 1 and a half inch. This means that the taller the person, with a longer arms, will calls for shorter clubs compare to a person with an average height, with shorter arms. According to the golf industry, it was found that almost 80 percent of golfers stand in a standard length.
The rest of information need to be considered such as age, established skill level, handicap whether you are, or used to be, how fast you swing, and also the club that you use at the 150 yard marker, were all being possessed together to get the custom golf club's shaft flex that will works best with you.
If your club is too flat, it will cause you to slice the ball, which also means that the toe of your club is influencing the ball. Besides having a flat club, we can also say these were caused by our swing fault. Whatever it is, custom fitting can fix all this, but only after you had gone through the custom fitting process where your golf club will be more appropriate and fit you well.
In finding a really exact and satisfying club for each golf club manufacturers, different ways and method of fitting were used with only one objective that is to find a magnificent golf club for everyone to enhance their performance. It all begin with gathering such simple measurements like wrist-to-floor, height, and even hand size where then will bring you to the appropriate club size. Not only that, you also need to hit some balls for more accurate result.
One of the methods is to put an impact tape on the base of the custom golf club and an impact board on the floor. As the ball been hit, the board will then leave a mark on the tape that shows the toe or the heel of the custom golf club that strike the floor first as. The mark will gives an answer whether the club faces needs to be altered more upright or flatter. As the practical methods being used, there's been a progress in such methods. Analysis equipment then was used. This superb equipment can measure everything that need to be known in finding the right club such as the club speed, the launch angle of the ball, and even the angle which the custom golf club approaches the ball.
Many people think that custom fitting is only for an expert golfer. This is totally wrong. Anyone even the beginner can use it and in fact, they'll find it easier. So, whenever you reach the point where you need to replace your old set of clubs, take this opportunity to get a new custom fitting clubs. Yes, by having custom fitting won't make you achieve good shots. All you need is a good coaching and practice. But still, by having a nice great swing with a custom fitting, you can at least produce a straight nice shot.
Don't worry. Custom fitting is usually free of charge when you buy some clubs after you get fitted. It always depends on your budget, and finally, always makes yourself free to get fitted when you buy a new set of clubs as it will satisfy you, and it's really worth it.
The custom fitting is the process for tailoring a golf club according to a golfer needs. This can enhance the player's confident level while playing golf. No matter in which level you stand as a golf player, you still can achieve high performance game with a custom golf club because it will fulfill and follow your needs so that you'll be able to make a nice swing and a proper straight shot.
The following are how to custom fit your golf clubs:
First of all, what needs to be considered is the gender, the distance from your wrist where it bends to the floor without shoes, age, height in stockings or socks, skill level, what club being used at the 150 yard marker, and lastly your swing speed.
In the golf industry, the "standard length" has been set differently for men and women, so that's why gender need to be known in order to get exact fitting scale custom golf clubs.
To determine the length of your custom golf club that suits you well, your height and the space apart (in inches) from your wrist to the floor are gathered. The club length usually vary up to 3 and a half inch in the scope from ladies to men which then plus 1 and a half inch. This means that the taller the person, with a longer arms, will calls for shorter clubs compare to a person with an average height, with shorter arms. According to the golf industry, it was found that almost 80 percent of golfers stand in a standard length.
The rest of information need to be considered such as age, established skill level, handicap whether you are, or used to be, how fast you swing, and also the club that you use at the 150 yard marker, were all being possessed together to get the custom golf club's shaft flex that will works best with you.
If your club is too flat, it will cause you to slice the ball, which also means that the toe of your club is influencing the ball. Besides having a flat club, we can also say these were caused by our swing fault. Whatever it is, custom fitting can fix all this, but only after you had gone through the custom fitting process where your golf club will be more appropriate and fit you well.
In finding a really exact and satisfying club for each golf club manufacturers, different ways and method of fitting were used with only one objective that is to find a magnificent golf club for everyone to enhance their performance. It all begin with gathering such simple measurements like wrist-to-floor, height, and even hand size where then will bring you to the appropriate club size. Not only that, you also need to hit some balls for more accurate result.
One of the methods is to put an impact tape on the base of the custom golf club and an impact board on the floor. As the ball been hit, the board will then leave a mark on the tape that shows the toe or the heel of the custom golf club that strike the floor first as. The mark will gives an answer whether the club faces needs to be altered more upright or flatter. As the practical methods being used, there's been a progress in such methods. Analysis equipment then was used. This superb equipment can measure everything that need to be known in finding the right club such as the club speed, the launch angle of the ball, and even the angle which the custom golf club approaches the ball.
Many people think that custom fitting is only for an expert golfer. This is totally wrong. Anyone even the beginner can use it and in fact, they'll find it easier. So, whenever you reach the point where you need to replace your old set of clubs, take this opportunity to get a new custom fitting clubs. Yes, by having custom fitting won't make you achieve good shots. All you need is a good coaching and practice. But still, by having a nice great swing with a custom fitting, you can at least produce a straight nice shot.
Don't worry. Custom fitting is usually free of charge when you buy some clubs after you get fitted. It always depends on your budget, and finally, always makes yourself free to get fitted when you buy a new set of clubs as it will satisfy you, and it's really worth it.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
What To Consider When Buying Your First Golf Clubs
With so many choices of golf club out there in the golf store, buying your first golf clubs can be a horrifying experience. Hence, to remove some of your queries, especially the beginners, I have listed down some things that need to be taken care of before you part with your dollars.
1.Know Your Golf Goals Understand and knowing what you wants to achieve in this game of golf will definitely helps you to make up your mind faster in the buying of clubs. If you intend to play the game everyday, then it will be very much obvious that you may need to spend more to buy a better set of golf clubs than if you just wants to play it when you are free. (i.e. maybe twice per year with your good friends)
2.Evaluate Your Interest In The Game Ask yourself honestly. How much time are you going to spend on this game? Do you intend to take up lessons to master the skill of golf? If you are not thinking of getting that far, then you may just want to buy a cheaper set of clubs.
3.New Or Used Golf Clubs New clubs will be a better choice if you are very sure that this is the sports or hobbies that you will spend most of the time in it. However, if you do have a history of losing interest in a hobbies after some time, then used club will be a good choice for you.
4.Budget As a set of new golf clubs is very expensive, and if your budget do not allows you to buy a set of new golf clubs, then getting a used one will be a good alternative for you, especially for beginners who are not sure how long they will stay in this sports.
5.Consider the Golf Shaft There are 2 kinds of golf shafts that a beginners should know. One is shaft composition (graphite or steel) and the others are shaft flex (the amount of bend in the shaft during the swing). Steel is stronger but cheaper, while graphite is much lighter, and thus giving more swing speed. Women and older players can consider graphite shafts that have softer flex. Younger men, may opt for steel shafts.
6.ClubFitting When getting a new set of golf clubs, you may also want to consider clubfitting, which last for about half an hours, and is an option offered by golf store. If you do not want this option, at least try to get a measurement in the golf store, and this will ensure you able to choose a clubs that suits your body.
7.Ask for Advice Do not be shy to ask for advice especially when you are just beginners of this game. Ask your friend, if you do have any who are playing golf too. Ask at a golf store, from the salesman for recommendations. Get some feedback or idea on what you are really looking for. When you have done all this, you are ready to buy. The price of the Golf clubs varies at different outlet. Whether you are shopping at a professional golf store or garage sales, just bear in mind that you just need to buy what suits you best. Always remember to shop more than one store, before making your decision.
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1.Know Your Golf Goals Understand and knowing what you wants to achieve in this game of golf will definitely helps you to make up your mind faster in the buying of clubs. If you intend to play the game everyday, then it will be very much obvious that you may need to spend more to buy a better set of golf clubs than if you just wants to play it when you are free. (i.e. maybe twice per year with your good friends)
2.Evaluate Your Interest In The Game Ask yourself honestly. How much time are you going to spend on this game? Do you intend to take up lessons to master the skill of golf? If you are not thinking of getting that far, then you may just want to buy a cheaper set of clubs.
3.New Or Used Golf Clubs New clubs will be a better choice if you are very sure that this is the sports or hobbies that you will spend most of the time in it. However, if you do have a history of losing interest in a hobbies after some time, then used club will be a good choice for you.
4.Budget As a set of new golf clubs is very expensive, and if your budget do not allows you to buy a set of new golf clubs, then getting a used one will be a good alternative for you, especially for beginners who are not sure how long they will stay in this sports.
5.Consider the Golf Shaft There are 2 kinds of golf shafts that a beginners should know. One is shaft composition (graphite or steel) and the others are shaft flex (the amount of bend in the shaft during the swing). Steel is stronger but cheaper, while graphite is much lighter, and thus giving more swing speed. Women and older players can consider graphite shafts that have softer flex. Younger men, may opt for steel shafts.
6.ClubFitting When getting a new set of golf clubs, you may also want to consider clubfitting, which last for about half an hours, and is an option offered by golf store. If you do not want this option, at least try to get a measurement in the golf store, and this will ensure you able to choose a clubs that suits your body.
7.Ask for Advice Do not be shy to ask for advice especially when you are just beginners of this game. Ask your friend, if you do have any who are playing golf too. Ask at a golf store, from the salesman for recommendations. Get some feedback or idea on what you are really looking for. When you have done all this, you are ready to buy. The price of the Golf clubs varies at different outlet. Whether you are shopping at a professional golf store or garage sales, just bear in mind that you just need to buy what suits you best. Always remember to shop more than one store, before making your decision.
Visit http://www.minigolfsite.com , for more golf articles
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