Swing Speed Is Important, Is It?

A common myth that “swing speed” is a specific skill that should be perfected, is believed by many beginner golf players. For some reason, these new golf players are under the impression that having the correct swing speed is something that should be applied to all shots on the golf course. However, while there is some merit to this idea, there is no such thing as one perfect golf swing speed. Can It Be That There A Specific Swing Speed That All Golfers Should Set A Goal To Attain? Everyone’s... Read more »

Little Known Ways To Stay Down Through Your Golf Shots

Discovery of your “physical limitations” is the first step to a lifelong better game of golf and you can set up a game plan to improve it by strecthing for golf. Your swing faults be a flexibility issue. It may be a strength issue. Irregardless, you’ve got to find out what your challenge is. Especially for the older golfer, the most common issue is flexibility. A lack of flexibility will not allow you to rotate your body fully on the backswing. This makes creating power and torque... Read more »

Junior Golf Instruction - How To Start Your Child

Your kids are getting to the age that they would like to start to play golf and you are wondering when to start a junior golf instruction program. Knowing when to start and how to find the right junior golf lessons for a child are crucial components to building an environment for your child to enjoy and succeed in the game of golf. Begin by asking yourself, not your junior, some questions about what your motivation might be for getting their junior golf lessons. Four reasons that parents want junior... Read more »

The US Open Golf Tournament

The second oldest of the major golf tournaments, the US Open golf tournament started 35 years alter The Open in 1895. Originally, the majors consisted of The Open, The (British) Amateur Championship, The US Open, and The US Amateur. With the introduction of The PGA in 1916 and The Masters in 1934, eventually the majors were described as The Masters, The US Open, The Open, and The PGA. The first US Open had to take second stage to the US Amateur as it was played at the same course and on the same... Read more »

Used Golf Balls and Back Yard Practice

Are you satisfied with your golf score? If you want to impress your golf buddies, but keep shooting the same score in the 100’s after months into the golf season, you have to make a change. How? Practice! Let’s face it, the golf season in most areas of Canada and the U.S. runs from mid-April to late October. To make the best of the golf season, hone your game in your backyard by practicing with used golf balls. You can lower your golf score. If the golf season is seven months long, it... Read more »

Avoid Being Caught With Bad Etiquette On The Driving Range

When just starting out with the game of golf, you have to spend most of your time on the driving range. It teaches you to focus on a target and offers you the opportunity to learn the distance at which each of your golf clubs can hit at, and help you to make contact with the ball every time you swing. Real Grass? The reason why real grass is preferred over turf is simply because it mimics the exact conditions you will play in during a real game of golf at the local course. Although hard to find... Read more »

How To Play Golf With “The Boss” And Move Up The Corporate Ladder

As more and more business deals are done on the golf course, what do you need to know to play corporate golf? Here are five tips to get you throough a round of golf with your boss. 1. The Invite The call comes in from their secretary. The boss wants to see you in their office. What did you do now? Believe it or not, your boss asks you if you can make a tee time on Saturday. Whether this question comes from real Boss, a prospective employers or a future in-law, how in the world am I going to get through... Read more »

Are There Amazing Putting Secrets?

Rumor has it that there must be some amazing putting secrets that most amateurs do not know and that is why they continue to three putt. Wrong! The answer is very simple. Most amateurs can not get the distance correct for the putt they are trying to attempt. It is understandable why many players will three-putt on one of the first couple of holes. If you think about it, most players are trying to rush to the golf course form work. They are lucky to hit a few balls on the driving range before they... Read more »

You Will Always Find Discount Golf Shoes Online

Online shopping is getting more and more popular for finding the best deals. Golf shoes are no exception and golfers are looking for discount golf shoes online as a way to save money. It seams with the $400 price tag of golf drivers and even the latest technologically advanced golf balls selling for $45 the dozen, golfers are not willing to spend much on their golf shoes. This doesn’t mean that they have to settle for inferior golf shoes, far from it, as the best golf shoes from a few months... Read more »

Choosing the Correct Golf Ball For Playing

If you are planning to buy golf balls then you should be aware about a few things so as to make an intelligent and an informed decision. This decision will impact what you purchase and for how much. Now if you are a beginner you need not go and buy yourself a high end golf ball. In the market there are golf balls that are available for beginners , intermediates and the absolute professionals. The factor is the kind of game you play and how do you play. The ball can vary if you are a long or a short... Read more »