Fairway Woods vs HybridsThe fairway wood vs hybrid debate does make a compelling argument. The three wood could be replaced for having extra wedges allocated in the bag. The benefits for both are considered from skill acquisition through to on-course club selection. I recently heard an interview with the legendary Gary Player. What he said, still […]
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Golf players don’t hit absolutely straight shots very often. The sole reason for this is that for such shots, their swings have to be perfectly balanced. Curved shots are where the ball turns either left or right with respect to the swing in its trajectory before landing. These shots are much easier to repeat compared […]
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The speed with which a golfer can swing their clubs is important to determine how far they can hit a ball. A higher speed is normally easier to achieve for tall and physically strong players; however, speed is not the only criteria for the best shots. An optimally balanced shot, correct posture, use of shoulder and […]
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Golf bags contain a lot of clubs and it can be intimidating to choose the right club to use if you are a beginner. Each club is designed for a designated purpose and type of shot and learning the correct golf club for each situation can make your game better, and more importantly, your score […]
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If you watch professional golf, you’ve probably seen that players hit down on the golf ball to make it go up. This is counter-intuitive and not usually understood by beginners but is a highly effective method to play long shots in golf and also has to a lot to do with the form and structure […]
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Golf is a game of technique rather than raw physical power. Whether hitting that long distance drive or just a putt on the green, how you swing the club determines whether it will be a successful shot or not. A common mistake among beginners is to use the arms to apply force during a swing. […]
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Golf players might not have been the first who came to mind as sportsmen or women working out in the gym or undertaking golf strength and conditioning training, but they should be now. The truth is that there have been changes in ideologies in recent years and the importance of strength training and conditioning to […]
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A master does not always arrive on cue when the student is ready but has to be searched for and this certainly applies to golf instructions. If you want to play better golf it is immensely important to find a good golf instructor because golf is not only a physical but also a psychological game. This […]
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Golf is not only a game of the body but also a game of the mind. Achieving the right mental balance while hitting a drive has been found to be beneficial to play better shots for amateurs and professionals alike. Sports psychologists have been studying what goes on in the mind of a player while preparing […]
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You are out on the links; you line up your next shot, you glance at your watch, you adjust your shot slightly, glance at your watch again, hit the ball, take a look at your watch, and hit your shot, adjusting your swing on your next shot. Are you worried about the time? No, you […]
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