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table of contents
lost & found 04 golf balls
how to find a 32 good golf partner
consistency 06 in golf
norma mardian, 34 interior designer
2015 pga tour 08 schedule
rosanna hanson 36 photography
the perfect 10 backswing
top ten reasons 38 people are
2015 lpga tour 12 schedule
going solar
40 clubs for beginners the most popular 42 golf brands
how to enjoy 14 golf more how memories affect 16 etiquette for rookies 44 your golf game buying the right 18 golf is more than golf grips 46 just fun how to buy golf 20 grips online 48 calculating your play golf in 22 your living room
paul davis 24 emergency services
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the right golf training golf tips for the field
handicap
smart guide to 50 electric golf trolleys 52 crossword puzzle 53 golf score cards local business & 54 service directory
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lost & found golf balls
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which develop from scavenger hobbies to business models. With many golfers switching from new golf balls to used golf balls to lessen the burden on their wallet and improve their game, the business is getting more lucrative than ever. Now, what’s the big deal? Reducing cost has become the number one priority if you are a serious golfer. Many people golf for business purposes and the golf balls they use are always new. The golf balls are retrieved and can be resold at a discount to golf enthusiasts!
With the sport becoming an indulgence for adults, golf has helped to make degrees seem worthless when you can make a thriving business on the internet just selling used golf balls. It puts a spark of life into children who scurry around golf courses earning their tuition money.
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consistency in golf
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onsistency in golf is something all golfers strive for. They try and get their golf swing ingrained into their muscle memory. When this happens, they no longer have to think about the mechanics of the swing ─ they just do it. New golfers have several problems with this. They don’t yet have a good enough swing and they have not been playing golf long enough for muscle memory to help them. There is a good chance that if they don’t get a good swing quickly, they end up with a bad swing that is hard to correct because the muscles will begin to remember the bad swing. Professional instruction is the best and quickest way for new golfers to get a good and consistent swing, yet this is the last thing that most beginners do. They get lessons when they realise that the game of golf is a lot more complicated than they thought when they started playing golf. A consistent swing is important, it means you can change one thing at a time and measure
the difference the change has made, good or bad. Without this consistency, too many things are changing all the time and there is no basis on which to improve. The need to obtain an easy basic swing that produces a reasonable shot (straight without being too concerned about distance) is paramount. Golf can be a confusing game at times. Some golfers have a good consistent swing and don’t realise it. When inconsistency creeps in, they blame their swing and try all sorts of modifications to cure whatever fault is current. A lot of the time though, it’s not the mechanics of their swing that is at fault, it’s their balance. Balance can play havoc with a golf swing, it does not take much imbalance to have a dramatic effect on the flight of the ball, and as such, the real fault can go unnoticed for a long time. Consistency in golf can never be achieved until good balance is achieved, this must be worked on, especially with new golfers, in conjunction with their golf swing if improvements are to be made.
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The perfect backswing
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s we all know there are three basic aspects to the golf swing: backswing, downswing and followthrough. When summed up in this way, it’s difficult to understand how the golf swing can be so hard to master. The truth is that most people will never “master” their golf swing, but by focusing on these three elements individually and making just a few very simple changes, they can improve on their current swing dramatically. In this article I am going to focus on the backswing. The first thing to be aware of here is that to perform a smooth backswing you need to eliminate any tension in your hands and forearms. The best way to do this is to perform a waggle before executing a shot. If you watch the professionals, they nearly all have a distinct waggle before starting their backswing and this is something that you should be looking to implement too. A typical waggle before starting the backswing would be to simply set and un-set the wrists a few times. This is very common and is part of my routine before I hit each golf shot.
When starting the backswing, the main thing to remember is that everything should move away from the ball together. You want to keep the club moving low as you swing back, extending the left arm but slightly flexing the right. By the time your club reaches waist height it should be parallel with your feet. The rest of the backswing is all about having your body positioned correctly to create maximum power. To do this you should keep your feet planted on the ground while keeping a slight flex in your right knee. It is also important that your shoulders do not rotate more than 90 degrees, and this is actually one of the most commonly made mistakes by amateurs. The reason for this is that when thinking about generating power from their backswing, amateurs often believe that taking their backswing further back will create more resistance, ultimately resulting in a more powerful golf shot. This is not the case and rotating your shoulders past the 90-degree position will give you major problems with your downswing.
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how to enjoy golf more
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e all love the game of golf, but some times it is just as they say, a good walk spoiled. Here are a few ways to enjoy golf more.
Don’t play the blue tees Unless you are at least a 10 handicap or lower, why bother making the golf course even harder than it has to be. If you are shooting in the 90’s or triple digits, it makes no sense making a conscious decision to making the course more difficult. Play the white tees and take the extra level of anxiety out of the equation. Improve your lie When you are having a recreational round of golf, there is no way you should be playing the strict rules of golf. The average round of golf would be at least 6 hours at courses all over the world. Golfers would be returning to the tees all day after hitting there first ball out bounds, or searching for every lost ball for 5 minutes. So if we are bending the rules to save time, why not bend them to improve your lie,
something you can actually benefit from. Play winter rules all the time. Play different games Instead playing the same match with your buddies, compete in other categories other than score. Some examples would be: • Most fairways hit • Least amount of 3 putts • Most 1 putts If it is your honor, take it You just birdie the hardest (or easiest) hole on the golf course, it’s your tee, you earned it, take it. Challenge yourself to get another one, you will be surprised how often you can have two birdies in a row if you are actually trying to get two birdies in a row. Lower your expectations If you are a average golfer you play golf twice per week if you’re lucky, on top of that, you don’t practice as much as you should.. You can’t honestly think that your game is not exactly what it should be. Just enjoy the game itself, don’t be so hard on yourself when you’re not playing well. Even the pros have bad days.
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etiquette for rookies
ou have to be polite to play golf? Y Well... sort of. After all, golf is a gentlemen’s game. Of course, you are not expected to follow every single unwritten rule of the game, but here a few you should pinpoint on… Number One If you hit an errant shot (and trust me, you will) please yell “FORE” to warn nearby players. The last thing you need is a potential lawsuit on your hands because you didn’t open your mouth. Number Two If you are playing ahead of a clearly more experienced and skilled group, please let them play through. You will save them a lot of frustration and yourself a lot of embarrassment if you happen to have a rough day. The rangers on the golf course also appreciate if you keep up with the “pace of play” as they call it and this is easily accomplished by letting the big hitters be on their way. Number Three This is an important one to follow and the rest of your friends will appreciate if you abide by it. NEVER, under any circumstance, walk through the line of your buddy’s putt on the green. They’re worried enough about accounting for the break, speed, and slope of the green. The last thing they need is to figure out how to hit over your big fat shoe mark in the middle of their line. These are just a few simple tips
to follow when on the course but their importance is unmatched. Earlier this month, I wrote an article explaining how out of the loop some new golfers are with the etiquette of the game and just how detrimental that is. No one can really fault you for having a poor day at the course if you are truly giving forth your best effort and just not getting results. However, if you are being arrogant or violating the unwritten rules of golf over and over, you may get a well-justified earful after the round has concluded. And rightfully so. Another huge and crucial mistake most amateurs make is neglecting the mental aspects of the game. I’m not arguing against the fact that technique and fundamentals go a long way, rather pointing out that your performance can be heavily influenced by your attitude. If you are someone who has a quick temper, you need to address that immediately and leave the pouting at home. Getting down on yourself NEVER helps in the sport of golf. You will begin to cloud your head with negative thoughts to the point where you can hardly make contact with the ball anymore. Keeping a positive attitude before, during, and after the round is half the battle and you will notice results immediately. Golf is a game that takes quite some time to finally “master” so a good attitude will only speed up this process. As with any sport, one mistake can often snowball into many more if complemented by a negative attitude. Keep that in mind next time you pick up (or want to throw) a golf club.
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buying the right golf grips
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n this article you’ll learn about different Golf Grip Tips. It starts with ensuring that the hands are placed on the golf club correctly and comfortably. There has been much written in the past regarding the correct golf grip, though the issue isn’t actually so black and white. The reasons for this are varied, meaning that the proper golf grip is dependent on the individual player. There are many variations that can be successful and all will fall into one of three categories: Vardon/ Overlap, Interlocking, and Baseball (or 10 finger grip). The baseball grip is better for smaller hands. Examples include ladies, children and those suffering from arthritis. The interlocking grip is more suited to players with long, thin fingers and finally the overlap is best for those with thicker or shorter fingers. However, even with these parameters, a player with smaller hands may prefer the Vardon grip, simply because it is more comfortable.
So to find your most comfortable grip, take your posture position and allow your arms to hang naturally underneath your shoulders. If you look how your hands hang, you will have a very good indication as to how you should place your target hand on the club. You will have one of three positions: Inwards towards your thighs, Outwards towards the golf ball, and Facing each other. When you have considered the natural position of your target hand, place it in a similar position on the club. The final part of this golf grip tip (which we have to attribute to our human design) is the lifeline of the non-target hand which was put there to sit perfectly on top of the target hand thumb in a golf grip. It is also a fantastic indication as to whether your hands are set correctly on the club. If your target hand is not positioned naturally on the grip, the position you have to achieve with the lifeline is extremely uncomfortable. Another quick tip -- if you have to change your golf grip, sit at home with the club in your hands in the new position. Then do not move, keep the hands in this position for at least ten minutes and then repeat the exercise, until your new grip becomes automatic.
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how to buy golf grips online
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hen you are looking for the best golf grips online, you will have to consider a few guidelines for your purchase. Are you in search of the right grips? If the answer is yes, then you can also think of buying them from the web. When you start looking around, you will come across many people who have already bought these grips online and may be able to help with your decision by way of customer reviews. Many of the products available online are not worth the price, and you must make sure you can exchange the products after purchase. Online shopping is just as easy as offline shopping, but with the added benefit of not leaving your house. When shopping online, you
will have to go looking through many different shops. You will not have to roam about while looking for the perfect golf grips. Not all local sports stores will have these golf grips, making it easier and less time consuming to find them online. Before you confirm your order, keep these tips in mind to ensure you get the best product. The very first thing to take a look at is that the dealer. Make sure they are genuine and will not run away with your money! It is also important that while buying golf grips online, you remember your payment details. Make sure there are no hidden costs or inflated delivery charges. As long as you remember these guidelines, you will be able to find the golf grips you need at a reasonable cost – all without leaving your home!
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olf is not an easy sport. It requires a lot of practice and not everyone can play it from the start. In fact, it is one of the lesser-played sports across the globe for several reasons. Playing golf requires a huge course, which is not easily found since land can be very expensive where many golf players live. Therefore a lot of golf enthusiasts end up playing golf only once or twice a year. However, this problem is now being solved by the latest technology in motion mechanics, simulation and high definition graphics. These are the key components of what is called a Golf Simulator. This is an elaborate setup that can be put inside one’s living room so that anyone can start playing golf in the comfort of their own home. The concept of indoor golf is gaining popularity, especially with the young affluent people of the United States and Europe. The researchers at the companies that develop these kits are working very
hard to improve the simulation to levels so the experience matches the real sport. The increase in golf’s popularity can be attributed to the fact that the sport and playing area is becoming more accessible to the common man. This is primarily due to the Golf Simulators that allow people to play golf in their living rooms without the price that comes attached to playing at golf courses. The concept of indoor golf is gaining so much popularity that many individuals and corporations have started installing the product in homes and offices, allowing more and more people to be drawn to the appeal of the sport. One of the key advantages of this product is that it is very easy to install and use. The player does not have to drive to the golf course, buy expensive golf clubs or pay a golf course fee. The best part is that there is no dependence on weather while playing golf in your living room. No matter what the weather condition outside, you can always enjoy your favorite sport from the comfort of your home.
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aul Davis Emergency Services of Costa Mesa is a restoration company that specializes in cleaning up the messes left from unexpected events in a person’s property. Can you imagine one of the following events happening to you (many of you may have already experienced an event like this at one time or another)? • Coming home from vacation to see that you have water coming out of your garage door and your entire house is flooded • Coming home to see the fire department at your home due to a kitchen fire • Noticing a smell in your kitchen for several weeks to find out that you have mold beneath your entire kitchen sink and cabinets • Receiving a phone call from one of your tenants stating that there is sewage back up at your property No one wants these events to happen, but unfortunately they do on a regular basis. So with time being crucial in an event like this, who do you call?
Paul Davis Emergency Services of Costa Mesa is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 52 weeks a year to help you in a time of need. We perform emergency services (flood & water damage, fire & smoke restoration, mold & sewage clean-up) in both residential & commercial structures. We are here to advise you on the most efficient way to get your home back to normal. We work with all insurance companies and handle all of the paperwork and documentation of the loss so you can focus on what’s important to you. We act as an advisor and liaison between you and the insurance company. Just like in golf – there are lots of rules to be followed and etiquette to have in our industry also. We are an IICRC certified firm. We are also EPA lead paint certified and certified in mold remediation to make sure your job is done right the first time. We perform dirty work but we show up clean and treat your home as if it were our own. We are a customer service oriented company – see our Yelp page! We look forward to the opportunity to earn your business!
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the right golf training
golf training is not a Ttheaking big issue until and unless players get the right kind of trainers and these days the internet has come up with many options where the players can learn the various smart tricks and skills on the game.
Every skill in the world needs to be polished, and the game of golf is no exception when it comes to practicing the game. Although there are several kinds golf training kits available in the market and online (where you can select according to your choices), it is very important that you know that these kits are not so useful when it comes to practicing. You can make sure that these kits are more commercial rather than being useful and you need to make sure that you are having the right kind of kit with you. The best guides will suggest you to look at the features of the golf training kits, where they also suggest you to practice with the chipping golf club as it is one of the essential parts of the game. There are many people who think that golf training is really costly and they do not want to go through such an expensive route, but on the contrary these
kinds of training are very easy and cost-effective too. There are many golfers who believe that a professional or an experienced golfer can train well, and they use the best putter for side saddle putting when it comes to making the best shot according to the need of the game. There are many other places from which the golfer can learn skills and the tricks of the game and be a professional by his or her own effort. The initiative must be taken with grace and confidence. These days the golfers are following various kinds of books, online sites and online tutorials when it comes to polishing their gaming skills and removing all the blunders from their games. They must learn the techniques and skills carefully to make sure that they do not repeat errors again and practice with more effort, for the players can be more confident if they see the uploaded videos in the training sites. They can also learn the right striking ways as well as seeing their mistakes, which they make ignorantly during the game and fail to impress their trainers. There are many notable things which the players should learn, most of all the swings and strokes for the game.
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he players who want to play their best in the field should learn to be strong and use the best training equipments. Any golf player would love to play their best game. There are different kinds of swings and strokes in the game of golf and players cannot make their best all the time. To make the best putting stroke all the time, players should remember that training is not enough, and it is also necessary to recognize your mistakes during the game and work to stop making them. Flexibility training in the game of golf is very necessary as the players should learn time management on the very first level. It is one of the most valuable things in the game and the players who use it wisely are always winners who benefit that much more from the game. When it comes to playing on the field, another important part of the game is strength training. This should be practiced at home to gain more stamina as the game
of golf demands it. The players can join a gym or take part in any other exercising as a way to increase the stamina and minimize the effort necessary to hit a high stroke in the huge field. Do you prefer to use a minimal amount of training equipment? You can easily use the video streaming on golf sites which are available to train students to get more confidence in their gaming skills. They will learn to notice incorrect movements in this way. With the right equipment and strength training, the players will be able to fight injuries and they can make the best of their game by reducing the chances of getting injured. They will learn to use the golfing equipment correctly, or purchase a DVD. An online tutorial is the best choice for a beginner, since they can get the best experience tips from experts who will help the players to learn more every day. Online you can find good tutors to help you make the best putting stroke all time.
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The reason you need to be able to trust your golf partner is this: chances are, your golf partner has pretty much the same skill level as you. You probably would not be playing together on a regular basis if he or she was much better or much worse golfer than you, unless you were already friends or family. That means that you will likely wind up having friendly wagers of some kind while on the golf course. I can tell you firsthand that it can be a long day if you’re playing a $5 nassau against a golfer that cheats. It adds an element to golf that should not be involved. If you have to spend an ounce of energy trying to make sure your opponent isn’t improving his lie or even dropping another ball to replace the one that he couldn’t find with
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a search party, it makes for a very long and unenjoyable round of golf. The regular foursome that I play with was recently broken apart. One moved to California and the other moved to a another county within the same state. The impact that it had on my game totally surprised me. The one other golfer left is the “cheater” of the group. It is well-documented that he cheats, we even had an “ golf intervention” to try to get him to stop. That did not go very well. He was totally in denial and did not admit to anything. He stopped cheating for a little while (maybe) but then started back up again. Ironically enough, the one golfer of the group that cheats is also the one that makes the tee times. When one of the foursome could not make it, he would make all the phone calls to find a replacement. Now that we have lost two of our golf partners, it has been difficult to replace them because everyone knows that this player cheats.
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top ten reasons people are going solar
10. It’s the trend. In 2013, $7.1 billion was invested in California to install solar for home, business and utility use. This represents an 83% increase over 2012. Going solar is now the thing to do. 9. Lower Emissions. Over the next 25 years, an average home system will save the equivalent of 120 tons of greenhouse emissions, driving a car 218,182 miles less, and absorbing CO2 by planting 4,800 trees. 8. Quality Improvements. Manufacturer’s warranties are a standard 25 years, although some are now introducing 30 years. Efficiency for both panels and inverters are also improving. Five years ago, a common panel was rated at 185 watts of DC power. Today, the same size panel can produce 270 watts of DC power. There is one panel that is rated at 327 watts. More power from the same space is possible because of quality improvements. 7. Cheaper Cost. The average cost for solar from all installers in California in 2010 was just under $10.00 per watt. By the end of 2013, the average cost per watt was $5.05 per watt. It is cheaper to go solar today than it ever has been.
6. Adds Value to your Home or Business. New research by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds strong evidence that homes with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems sell for a premium over homes without solar systems. Research showed the average home sold for $17,000 more for every 3,100 watts of PV installed. 5. Does not Increase Property Taxes. In July 2014, Governor Brown signed SB 871 which extends the existing solar property tax exclusion until January 1, 2025. The continuation of this policy will allow homeowners and businesses to install solar energy without a reassessment of their property taxes. 4. Little or No Maintenance. Repairs are covered under manufacturers’ warranties. Maintenance is minimal consisting of keeping the panels free of debris. This is done by rinsing the panels with water as needed, usually about two times a year. 3. Net Metering. After solar is installed, any power you generate that you do not use in your home or business flows into the grid and you receive a credit from the utility. That is called net metering. Without solar, if you are on vacation your electric bill would be lower. With solar, when you are on vacation, you generate power and build credits. You never lose the power your system generates.
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2. Tax Credits. The Federal Government offers a 30% tax credit for any residential or commercial solar installed. This program is offered until December 31, 2016. If you pay taxes, you qualify for this program and your net cost for solar is 30% less by purchasing. If you lease, the leasing company receives this credit and uses it to reduce your monthly lease payments. Either way you benefit. 1. Cost of Not Going Solar. Our need for electricity is not diminishing. The cost of traditional fossil fuel generation of power, and the maintenance of the grid is always increasing. Power from the sun is not costly, is abundant, and other than the initial investment for equipment, its free. Take a pencil and total how much you spent last year for electricity. Now, multiply by 25 years and add inflation. Do you like what you see? Most systems save home and business owners a minimum of 40% of that amount. It’s not uncommon to save more than 80% over 25 years. Doing nothing costs you money. Why SolarMax? It would be my privilege to prepare a financial analysis for your home or business comparing traditional utility cost vs. solar. At SolarMax, we custom design your system; there are no two places alike and you deserve personal evaluation. We are a local leader in the industry with our headquarters located in Riverside. Our 165,000 sq ft. facility allows us to design, engineer, and service our customers directly. Recently, we began manufacturing our own solar panels right here in California, the SMX USA 250 panel. We offer a great leasing program using the worlds highest rated quality panel, Sunpower. Or, if you’d prefer to purchase, we have very competitive in house financing. Request your free non-obligatory analysis by calling me today!
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c l u bs f o r b e g i n n e r s
he basic clubs that make up Twedges a set of include woods, irons, and a putter. Hybrids have
become popular with beginning golfers since they are so easy to hit. Follow guidelines that explain the features of golf clubs to decide what kind of clubs to buy to give you the accuracy, consistency and distance you desire. Selecting the Woods To start off your set, select a driver and two or three other woods. The driver should have a large head size, over 430 cc, which will feature a larger sweet spot. This kind of club will be more forgiving of misshits typical of beginning players. To help you launch the ball into the air and reduce the possibility of a hook to the left or a slice to the right, look for a driver with increased loft. TaylorMade SLDR Drivers for beginning players should have a loft of 12 to 15 degrees. Pick out some woods, also with a larger club head. You might want to stay away from the 3 Wood at first, and stick with the more lofted 5 Wood, 7 Wood or even a 9 Wood. Make sure the shaft of the club is flexible, which will provide more distance than a stiffer shaft. Get measured to determine the ideal length for your woods, keeping in mind that the longer the club, the harder it is to hit.
Deciding on Irons & Hybrids The traditional golf club set includes irons from the 3 Iron to the 9 Iron. Perimeter weighting can help you keep the ball straight on the target line, and offset club heads help keep the club face square to the target on impact. A wider sole on the club helps to get the ball up in the air. Many new players are replacing their longer R11 irons like the 3, 4 and even 5 Iron with hybrid clubs. Hybrids with a low center of gravity and increased loft help to launch the ball and allow the beginning player to achieve more distance. For beginners, a set might include the lofted 6, 7, 8 and 9 Iron, along with a 3, 4, 5 and/or 6 hybrid for distance. The lowest-number hybrid should go 10 to 15 yards shorter than your highest number fairway wood to avoid a gap in coverage on the course. Adding Wedges & the Putter Beginners will need a pitching wedge and a sand wedge, and perhaps a lob wedge. These lofted clubs are ideal for shots around the green. In addition, choose a Scotty Cameron Putter like a large-head mallet with a greater moment of inertia. These putters don’t twist on miss-hits and are easier to hit for short putts.
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the most popular golf brands
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hether you are a beginner taking your first fledgling trips around the local 9 or an expert golfer ready to trade up, choosing the right clubs to conquer the greens and make your game better is vital to your enjoyment. A good golf store carries enough brands of clubs to truly boggle the mind. But you can always go with what you know, and pick clubs from the big three. TaylorMade A 1979 upstart, TaylorMade has made a name for itself in the golf world. Gary Adams, founder and owner, introduced the first metal woods back in 1978. TaylorMade currently markets its newest woods with something it calls Flight Control Technology. FCT allows golfers better shot-shaping ability through the multidimensional adjustments that can be made to their R9 Metal Woods. The TaylorMade R11 iron brand’s leadership position is reinforced through the play of the golf professionals that rely on their equipment, including 2010 PGA Champion Martin Kaymer, 2010 LPGA U.S. Open Champion Paula Creamer along with other notables like Dustin Johnson and Ryan Palmer. Callaway The Callaway brand was started as the brainchild of wine maker,
Ely Callaway. Unless you’re a wine aficionado, you may have never heard of Callaway Vineyards, but it was from the profits made on the land that Callaway was able to raise the funds to buy Hickory Stick. From there, the brand took off and today Callaway is one of the most recognized names in golf. The company continues to branch out, snapping up other legendary golf brand names like Ben Hogan Golf while diversifying their line of product offerings including apparel, top flight golf balls and the popular Odyssey brand putters. Big names to play Callaway clubs include Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els. Ping Ping is one of the most recognized brands in golf today. And, ping g25 clubs it’s not just for positive reasons. The name Ping stems from the sound that the original putter made when struck. Ping clubs are known for producing a large sweet spot, but they’ve also been maligned for their introduction of the Ping Eye 2, which they made from 1985 to 1989. The Eye 2 had a square grooved club face, a groove format that has been ruled illegal on the PGA tour. No one makes square grooved clubs anymore and today, the Ping brand is a PGA favorite with long hitters like Bubba Watson and Hunter Mahan.
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how memories affect y ou r g o l f ga me
en Hogan often said that when he played his best golf, he would B address the ball and as if the shot had
already happened. Jack Nicklaus was absolutely convinced that he had never missed a putt from inside three feet on the back nine of a major championship. Tiger Woods in his own book said, “The secret to the mental game is the ability to instantly recall past success and then let go of failure.” And the common thread running through these comments from three of the game’s all-time greatest champions? The power of memory to cement thoughts and feelings associated with ultimate performance. My guess is that if you think back to the last round of discount burner 2 Irons you played, you will very quickly relate to the power your mind has over your performance. When you stand over a putt and you just know that you are going to make it, or (and rather more frequently) when you look at a certain shot and all you can see is the out of bounds running down the right side of the fairway... and guess where you hit it? Welcome then, to the wonderful world of your MEMORY and the way it influences your performance. We underestimate the power and the effect our memories have on our golf at our peril. In fact, I would go as far as to say that the way that you utilize
your memory will be one of the critical keys to your future as a golfer. In my own experience, with some of the players I have worked with over the last few years it has become very clear to me that the way golfers use their memory is very different. The greats like Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have worked it out. Recently, the field of neuroscience has begun to question how memory works and one of the most exciting developments has been the suggestion that we can actually take an active role in programming the way our memory functions in terms of our golfing experiences. Just how important a discovery could that be? What the scientists are telling us is that if we re-visit a certain memory of a past event, while we obviously cannot change the past event what we can do is change our interpretation of it. So if you lost a golf tournament, you will always have lost the tournament, but what you can change is your interpretation of the meaning of that defeat. And that is significant. If the meaning of that defeat is stored as the worst thing that has ever happened, then chances are that your unconscious mind will go to work and protect you from that experience ever happening again. So, the selfsabotage kicks in and finds ways of getting you to AVOID that situation. Poor performance is a great way of avoiding winning!
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olf has been a part of our lives G since its invention, and almost everyone loves the game. People
love golf not only because it is a ball sport which can train their bodies, but also because it is a way of life. Golf means a lot to all of us more than just a sport. There are tons of so-called “golf widows” across the globe who swear by the old saying that their spouses “live and breathe golf.” As it happens, golf may help them live and breathe a lot longer. It has been shown that there are many health benefits from playing the game, including a longer and healthier life. It is also determined that the life expectancy of both men and women golfers, of every age group, and across all socioeconomic categories, was increased by an average of approximately five years over that of the general population. Although the scope of the study didn’t include determining the reasons for the increased life span, scientists believe the most likely cause is the brisk, four or five hour walk around the course on a regular basis. Though this study cannot prove playing more golf is a matter of life and death, it has quantified the benefits of walking, as well as the psychological benefits of leisure activity. Actually, even regular walking can
improve general physical health. It also has been determined that regular walking improves virtually every system in the human body, from to bones and muscles. Golf is surely more technological and skillful than common walking. The study also showed that lowhandicappers had lower death rates, which corresponds to an increase in life span, than high-handicappers, most likely because they play more golf. Leaving the cart at the house has its benefits. People play golf into old age, and there are also positive social and psychological aspects to the game that can be of help. Although the average increased life span was five years, they found that the longest lifespan increases came among golfers with blue collar economic backgrounds as opposed to those with desk jobs just another reason to get out of that cubicle and hit the links. As we all know, golf is a ball sport in which competing players use many types of wholesale golf clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course using the fewest number of strokes. Golf is defined, in the rules of golf, as playing a ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the Rules. However, golf is now no longer a game for just fun. You can see many families go out for golf each weekend; they play golf not just for fun, but also a way of life to get all their family members together.
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calculating your handicap
golf handicap is used to A determine your potential ability on a course. It is mainly
used to even the abilities between golfers of different abilities. A player’s handicap has a tendency to adjust to their home course. By using handicaps, you will be able to accurately compare your score against that of a player of a different caliber, based on your expected performances. First, in order to get a proper understanding of a golfer’s underlying ability, golfers would typically ask each other not only what the other’s handicap is, but the club of which they were a member. You need to have played a minimum of five rounds but no more than 20. The course rating and course slope are also required and both can be found on your score card. The more scores you use, the more accurate your handicap score will be. Once a player’s handicap record contains 20 scores, the next score they return will result in the oldest of the existing 20 scores being removed (to be replaced by the new score). Second, subtract the course rating from your score. The course rating is in decimal form and indicates the difficulty level of the course. Multiply the average by 0.93. (The 0.93 factor is the Multiplier. The Multiplier is a mathematical balancing factor, the purpose of which is to help to achieve national results patterns for net competitions
that are as equitable as possible. Its necessity is the result of the different standard deviations of net scores exhibited by players on different handicap levels.) For example, say two golfers averaged 72 strokes each over 18 holes but Golfer Y played on a more difficult course than Golfer Z. Instead of using averaged scores to determine the handicap index, individual skill level is factored into the equation. It’s clear that Golfer Y is more skilled than Golfer Z and on an average course Golfer Y would require fewer strokes. Then, multiply the lowest differential by .96 to get your handicap. If more than 10 rounds are entered, use the average of the lowest 3-5 differentials. If 20 rounds are entered, use the average of the 10 lowest differentials. To calculate the average, add together all the differentials and divided by that number (e.g. if 10 differentials are used, add them up and divided by 10). Three 18-hole scores will be required before a GA Handicap is calculated and allocated. Clubs may allow players to use 9-hole rounds for this purpose but they are under no obligation to do so. For this purpose, two 9-hole rounds equals one 18-hole round. Clubs should enter scores immediately into GOLF Link upon receipt (i.e. don’t wait for all three). For the purpose of returning one of the initial three rounds, players are allocated a Temporary Daily Handicap of 45 for women and 36 for men.
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3. The intended path of the ball, usually referred to in the context of putting 4. The position of the feet at address 8.A complete miss (also known as an “air ball”) 9. The direction which the blades of grass grow, which is of primary importance on the greens 10. A score of two over par on a hole 11. The rotational movement or spin of the ball produced by contact with the clubface 14. Another term for a practice area (also known as a golf range, practice range or learning center) 15. The score an accomplished player is expected to make on a hole, either a three, four or five 17. A score of one under par on a hole
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1 . T he custom of hitting a second ball — without penalty — on a hole 2 . A person hired to carry clubs and provide other assistance 5 . The act of aligning the clubface to the target 6 . A swing flaw in which the lead elbow bends at an angle pointed away from the body, usually resulting in a blocked or pushed shot 7 . To successfully hit a shot from a poor location 1 2 . The placing and positioning of the hands on the club 1 3 . The proper distribution of weight both at address and throughout the swing 1 6 . A derogatory term describing poor play that results from nervousness
ANSWER KEY: 3. LINE, 4. STANCE, 8. WHIFF, 9. GRAIN, 10. DOUBLEBOGEY, 11. BACKSPIN, 14. DRIVINGRANGE, 15. PAR, 17. BIRDIE, 1. MULLIGAN, 2. CADDIE, 5. AIMING, 6. CHICKENWING, 7. RECOVER, 12. GRIP, 13. BALANCE, 16. CHOKE
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For the simplest way to keep score, just count the number of strokes you’ve taken on the hole just completed, and write that number down in the box corresponding to that hole on the scorecard. At the end of each nine holes, tally up the strokes for your front nine and back nine totals, respectively, then add up those two numbers for your 18-hole score. the back nine of orange county, ca ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 53
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