Square the Shoulders for Longer Distance

square the shoulders

Article by Cheapgolf

The Right Equipment to Achieve Longer Distance in Your Golf Game

When you go for a custom-fitting session, as I did yesterday, at Titleist’s state-of-the art facility at St Ives Golf Club, it’s important to ideally bring your ‘A game’ to the bay (or as near as possible) so the clubs you’re planning to use, can compliment your current swing.

Obviously Srixon XX10 impact Driver can creep in but PGA-trained fitter Richard Harries gave me a tip he always used in the early part of his amateur career which helps to square the shoulders at address and reduces the risk of them opening up to the target as you grip the club, forcing a tendency to slice.

He recommends: “As a right-hander I was always encouraged to grip the club with the left hand and place the clubhead behind the ball, with my right hand behind my back.

Correct Positioning of Your Elbow and Shoulders for Longer Distance

“This way, the teaching pro watching from down the line, could see the correct position of the inside of my left elbow with my shoulders square to the target. Step two is to then bring in the right hand on to the grip from underneath the Srixon XX10 Prime Driver and into position.

“This helps retain the shoulders in a square position, as opposed to immediately putting the right hand on top of the grip and tending to force the shoulders open.”

Use these helpful tips for longer distance in your golf game

Hopefully it’s a tip that will work for you, too and immediately reduce the chances of that destructive out-to-in swingpath which can cause the dreaded slice.

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Playing Your 1st Golf Round – The Putt

Playing Your 1st Golf Round – The Putt

Article by Mike D’Auria

The Putt is the stroke or shot in golf once your ball has landed on the green. This shot calls for rolling the ball toward the flagstick or cup if the flag has already been removed and is normally made using the putter. The putter is the club which has the least loft and a relatively flat face. If you have followed parts one thru eight in Playing Your First Golf Round then you have progressed from making your first tee time reservation, arriving at the golf course, the first tee jitters, hitting your clubs and progressing down the fairway and finally reaching the green. Congratulations!

There are two key ingredients to making a good putt, Speed and Direction. Because the green usually slopes in different directions it is key to learn how to read the slope of the green. The five main different types of putts normally encountered are Uphill, Downhill, Left To Right, Right To Left and Straight. For an uphill putt the ball must be struck harder in order to make it up the incline slope. The opposite holds true for a downhill putt because the ball will have a tendency to accelerate down the slope depending on the severity of the decline of that slope. A left to right putt will do exactly what it says – go from left to right. This means that you will aim your ball toward a target or line left of the cup and the opposite holds true for a right to left putt. The amount of distance left or right again depends on the severity of the slope of the green. There are also double breaking putts and even triple, which are usually associated with longer putts on very undulating greens, but that is a discussion for another time. When first starting to putt I would advise to aim directly at the cup or flagstick and experiment to get a feel for both speed and direction. These two ingredients of putting are critical to ultimately scoring well at golf. More than half of the total strokes of a persons score are usually made on the putting green.

I would strongly recommend that the beginning golfer spend some time on the practice green before teeing off and checking out the golf videos available on Putting if you want to accelerate your learning curve. It is not as easy as it looks to groove a really good putting stroke without some effort and PRACTICE, which is Key to all aspects of the game!

Good Luck with your game and Happy Golfing To All!

About the Author

My name is Mike D’Auria and I grew up in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn. I started playing golf 30 years ago when I sustained a severe hamstring injury while playing softball. I’ve been playing ever since and have never looked back. For more valuable info on golf visit http://guideforbeginninggolfers.com

How To Select The Right Driver For Your Golf Equipment

How To Select The Right Driver For Your Golf Equipment

Article by Dean Caporella

Have you ever considered how important the driver is as part of your golf equipment? There is a propensity for less inexperienced golfers to go out and by the biggest and meanest looking club in the golf shop but if it doesn’t suit your style, mainly your swing speed then you will be heading off into the trees in search of your ball more often than not following a tee shot.

Golf equipment should contain a small selection of drivers and in this report, we’ll look at some of the aspects required in the make up of this all important tee shot club.

Golf Equipment-Analyzing The Driver

It makes sense, if a club has a larger head, then there is more chance of connecting to the ball in an area on the club head known as a “sweet spot.” Larger heads are a good idea for players with less ability as the margin for error during the ball connection is less. Better players are more able to get better control using a club with a smaller head.

It’s determined the advantage a club with the larger head has it’s ability to hold it’s line when striking the ball at impact. Smaller head clubs can have a tendency to “skew” off at the moment of impact requiring greater aim and control. More power is also generated behind larger clubs resulting in extra distance being generated when hit right on center.

Club Weighting

Weighting of clubs is a vital component of today’s clubs as players can adjust the height they hit the ball or control shots such as a draw or fade. Slicers eager to find a quick solution to their problem may go for a club with more of a draw bias and vice versa for a player who tends to hook a lot.

With a larger club head on a driver, the launch angle to penetrate greater distances is higher and golfers today are tending to steer towards this direction. A driver with a higher loft degree is highly recommended although if you are a beginner and receiving coaching then check with your mentor first who may be keener for you to build a little more control into your game before you start to worry about head design features on clubs.

Golf Equipment-The Driver Shaft

How flexible should the driver shaft be? This is a perplexing question for average players who seem confused by the give in a shaft. It’s reasoned that the more flexibility a shaft has the greater power behind the point of impact. This is true in a sense but be careful you don’t waste money here unneccessarily. Why? Because shaft flexibility should be in relation to the swing speed of a person’s swing. The slower the swing the more flexible the shaft; the faster the swing, the less flexible the shaft for better accuracy.

About the Author

Dean Caporella is a professional broadcaster. The golf driver is a vital part of your golf equipment.We tell you how to adapt it to your game for maximum results! Plus, the latest news and reviews in golf swing techniques, check out http://www.golfinfoline.com

How Do I Keep a Guy Always Interested in Me? Learn the Tricks of the Trade to Keep Him Hooked

How Do I Keep a Guy Always Interested in Me? Learn the Tricks of the Trade to Keep Him Hooked

Article by Erich Hines

Meeting that 1 man who can make your heartbeat race and who, you think, has the characteristics that you have been searching for in Mister Ideal, is 1 wonderful moment. There’s 1 shot to impress him and the relaxation of the lifestyle to please him. So what could make this man maintain coming back for you?

An independence that can in no way wane.

Men go right after women who know the greatest way to reside their personal lives. Certain, they do realize that they are in a very connection but they also accept the reality that they are two, separate beings with diverse identities. You might have to have the capability to display him that you are able to caring for your self.

Is he genuinely the 1?

Occasionally, you fall genuinely challenging for a man only to recognize a lot later that you have wasted your time on him. You have received to understand whether your feelings for him are deep sufficient. A guy has to really feel this deep connection with you or he would in no way be enticed to go back once more and once more.

Visually please the guy.

This is really a recognized reality – men are visual beings. They have a tendency to get attracted and remain interested in a lady who understands how you can care for her appears. Remain match and preserve your beautiful system. He’s far more inclined to remain with you if he does not see something to flee from.

Maintain your distance at instances.

1 of the top rated causes that a man would run absent from a lady is her neediness. Cling to your guy and that is the finish of the union! Give him room, respect his privateness and he could be grateful for you. That is the sort of lady that men look for out and remain with.

By no means mildew him into your edition of Mister Ideal.

Accept him for what ever or whoever he’s. You discovered him and loved him as he’s from the onset so why alter him now? In the occasion you want him to wish to arrive back, you have obtained to present him that you are prepared to accept him – flaws and all.

Be there with him by way of thick or thin.

Be sure which you share his triumphant moments too as the not-so-victorious ones. That is your final proof of genuine enjoy for him. Along with a guy who feels loved will stick to you for the relaxation of his lifestyle.

Lure him together with your sexuality.

The lady is God’s final creation – but it is not the least amongst all creatures simply because she’s really the fairest! You’ve every single little bit of weapon in you that might turn on any guy. Use them to your benefit. Just flicker individuals lashes and smile and also you could by now make him mushy-boned!DO YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR EX FALL FOR YOU ONCE AGAIN?

Yes, it’s still possible. You can get your ex back regardless of whether they already eloped with someone else or not. Of course, you have to know how to do it effectively.

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The Review of Ping K15 Hybrid

The Review of Ping K15 Hybrid

golfclubs2011 / 2011-04-22

Category: Game-Improvement Hybrids
We tested: Ping K15 Hybrid 3h (20°), 4h (23°), 5h (27°) and 6h (31°) with Ping TFC 149H graphite shaft

“I drove it poorly but luckily my wedges and putting were very good so I got away with it a little bit. The short game saved me a bit today – I putted great.

“Anytime you shoot 65 you’ve got to be happy. I’ll take a lot from that. I need to knuckle down and play well again tomorrow. I’ve been playing pretty poorly so to shoot 65 is pretty good. I’m not thinking about winning, or top ten or making the cut.”

Key Technologies: This design evolved from the G15. The iron-style head with offset creates a more dynamic launch than previous models and helps to get the ball in the air more easily. Ping designers took weight away from the center and placed it in the heel and sole, increasing inertia dramatically for improved forgiveness.

OUR TESTERS SAY: One of the highest-rated Ping K15 Hybrid in the test; excellent sticks for players who need help achieving higher flight; blends seamlessly with K15 irons.

PROS
PLAYABILITY: Clear performance upgrade from a long iron; promotes a high draw; easy-to-hit clubs drive through deep rough.
ACCURACY/FORGIVENESS: Directional compensation might be its greatest strength; offset head with closed face prevents a slice without inflicting a hooking tendency.
DISTANCE: Predictable length; a few testers hit Ping K15 Hybrid slightly longer shots than with their own sticks; pretty good distance on off-center hits.
FEEL: Lively, crisp impact sensation; responsive, well balanced; head stays very stable on off-center hits.
LOOK: Iron-like with a thick “topline” and silver-and-black color scheme; long face inspires confidence at address that you can’t mis-hit it.

CONS
Overall look is hard to get used to for some testers; a few testers hit it shorter than their current Ping K15 Hybrid.

From Sports Illustrated Golf+ (February 7, 2011)
A multimetal iron design combines a large, lightweight titanium face with a 17–4 stainless-steel body to increase forgiveness and improve launch conditions. Weight saved from the titanium face is allocated to the sole and perimeter to achieve more accuracy and higher ball flights. The Ping K15 Hybrid are available in 3H, 4H, 5H and 6H. They rely on an extremely high moment of inertia and a patent-pending feature that creates lower-spinning, higherlaunching shots that fly longer and straighter.

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Overview of Bridgestone Golf Balls

Overview of Bridgestone Golf Balls

A lot of golfers will have heard of the common names in the world of golf that make golf balls such as Titleist, Wilson, Top-flite and Maxfli but a lot of golfers will not be aware of a company called Bridgestone that make golf balls, in fact you may be surprised to know they have been actually been producing golf balls since 1935.

The current Bridgestone golf ball range consists of 7 different golf balls for different player abilities and needs.In the next chapters we will look at the range of balls and see what they offer to the average golfer and what they have specially been designed for.

The Bridgestone B330 golf ball is designed for golfers with good ability and who also have varying swing speeds, so if you are a low handicapper but have a fast swing then this ball can aid you. There are also 2 variations the B330-S and the B330-RX that have been designed to have different levels of spin and feel. A better golfer will look for a ball with higher spin as this allows them to stop a ball closer to the pin on a green.

The E7+ golf ball is designed to have a lower trajectory of the tee, so if you tend to hit your shots quite high then this can lower this and can hopefully increase your distance either off the tee or fairway. Obviously the higher the trajectory the more likely that a ball can be affected by the wind.

The E6+ golf ball is designed for people who have a tendency to either hook or slice the ball, this ball will hopefully help the golfer with the problems mentioned earlier hit the ball straighter and lets be honest for the average golfer thats usually half the battle isn’t it.

The E5+ golf ball is the opposite of the E7+ mentioned earlier, if you have a low trajectory when you hit the ball then is designed to enable you to hit the ball higher.

The Treosoft golf ball is designed for distance and accuracy off the tee, this is done by using a patented seamless technology , unlike other golf balls which use seams which can lead to inconsistencies with the flight and trajectory when hit.

That’s the range of Bridgestone Golf Balls quickly summarised and if they are good enough for Major winners of the calibre of Fred Couples and Nick Price to use them on tour then they certainly are worth checking out at your nearest golf outlet.

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Overview of Bridgestone Golf Balls

Overview of Bridgestone Golf Balls

The E5+ golf ball is the opposite of the E7+ mentioned earlier, if you have a low trajectory when you hit the ball then is designed to enable you to hit the ball higher.

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How To Improve Your Golf Swings And Lower Your Handicap

How To Improve Your Golf Swings And Lower Your Handicap

See yourself break 80 by improving your golf swings.

Just between you and me. In order to be able to break 80 or do better than your current score, you will want to know how to improve your golf swings and in the process you will lower your handicap.

Do you hit the ball farther? This is not always the solution. More problems may develop to increase your score. The ability to hit the ball with consistent accuracy is the answer to lowering your handicap. Easily said, but is achievable with practice.

Reduce or eliminate slicing, hooking, and topping the ball.

A tendency to slice the ball and doing it constantly needs immediate correction before it becomes ingrained as unwanted habits. If a professional golfer is available where you golf, request to have that person observe you and offer remedies to correct your golf swing and body positioning flaws.

Hitting the golf ball and have it travel straighter is the goal unless you want the golf ball to curve sharply to the right or to the left. There are occasions when you want to hit the golf ball directing it to either side of straight, but it takes a lot of control to do this shot intentionally.

Remember what it was like in the beginning? We all topped the golf ball because we released our flexed knees lifting the body upward causing the bottom of the golf club to thinly hit the top of the golf ball and the ball slowly rolled. We learned how to correct this flaw and proceeded successfully to the next lesson.

Correcting your golf swings is also a matter of refining and perfecting your grip, the address, the takeaway, the top of the backswing, the downswing, and the impact to finish. Practice these basics until they are familiar and comfortable to you.

Set up a constructive drill program for yourself. Attend the practice range prepared to practice with purpose. Here is a suggestion list to include in your practice sessions.

Check your posture or body alignment.
Timing needs to be rehearsed.
Develop rhythm
Smoother swing from beginning to golf ball contact.
Improve consistency and distance.
Hit the ball directly towards the intended target.

Stop reading and think about the above list. Choose one item and one or two irons and design a feasible practical drill. After you have practiced and can grade yourself an “A”, select another item on the list and add another iron or two and design another achievable drill. Develop a good practice plan and stick to it.

Do not set up impossible goals to practice in one session. Practice with accuracy. Constructive practice is essential as the golf swing habits you develop are realities on the golf course.

Investment of your active participation of time in practice will be necessary to develop the perfect golf swings you desire. Invest in yourself by engaging a professional golfer for lessons. Play golf as often as possible to gain experience.

The result of a perfect golf swing is when you hit the club head in the exact correct spot on impact with the exact amount of speed and send the ball flying straight to the designated target. Perform this golf swing many times and you are on your way to being an outstanding golfer.

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What Catfish Fishing Hook Do You Choose?

What Catfish Fishing Hook Do You Choose?

Fishing for catfish can be one of the most exciting types of fishing you can do, but there really are some monster cats out there, so knowing how to select the right catfish hooks for the job is of major importance.

Depending on where you plan to fish, and whether you are out to catch basic table cats or huge monster cat, you will want to adjust the type of hook you plan to use. The good news is that there are some outstanding quality products available to help you nail the catfish you are after.

Keep an assortment with you while fishing, so you can change out the hooks to better fit the size of fish you are getting.

If you are fishing for table fish, and having a problem with the catfish taking your bait, running with it for a short distance before just simply dropping the bait, you might want to switch to a smaller hook like a 1/0 baitholder. This usually hangs in there a bit better, and will help you bring some table fare to the table for dinner. Of course, it is not as effective when you want to catch really big catfish.

If you are in a position where you need to cast out a long distance, you can always use a 2/0 octopus. This hook will work very well with a balsa wood and lead float called a Livingston Float. When you cast with this rig, it will really get out there! So, for casting long distances, try the 2/0 octopus.

When it comes to winter fishing for catfish, you really can get better results using smaller hooks too. Even when you are trying to catch big fish. Especially in the winter, when the water is cold and calm, the catfish tend to be finicky, and you have to try to get them out of the water without spooking them.

If you use anything bigger than a 2/0 hook, you will probably get bites, but the tendency is for the cat to spook and drop your hook like it was hot! This is particularly true in heavily fished waters, so no matter where you are fishing…lakes, rivers, ponds, etc. when getting bites is not the problem, just remember that you can always substitute a smaller, strong hook, and probably solve the problem.

In the springtime, when the fish are not so finicky, you can move up to some bigger hooks like a 6/0 baitholder hook. These are particularly good when there are flood water kinds of conditions present. During flood conditions, the fish tend to get very aggressive, and they really grab on to basically whatever is out there. You will miss some fish you could catch if you use the smaller hooks in flood conditions.

Another consideration is using the right size hook for whatever bait you are using. Generally speaking, bigger bait catches bigger fish; smaller bait catches smaller fish. The best hook, in my opinion, for catching catfish using shad head for bait is a 1/0 or 2/0 L042. For general use, you will most likely be satisfied with a 3/0 baitholder. While others will work well, it is best to consider this first.

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How to Stop Slicing the Ball

How to Stop Slicing the Ball

For recreational golfers, no part of the golf game is more frustrating than getting great contact on a drive…only to see it slice 50 yards into the woods. To compensate, many golfers make “on-the-fly” adjustments that usually make the problem worse! In this article, I’ll give you FIVE FAQ’s on key swing fundamentals that will help you to stop slicing a golf ball. (These FAQ’s are for right-handers..for left-handers, reverse the directions)

FAQ 1:

The Setup — When a basketball defender is guarding his man, he tries to be perfectly balanced so that he can quickly react to the direction that his opponent is going. If he is leaning right, the offensive player could easily exploit that. In a similar way, you must be properly balanced as you setup to the ball. Bend your knees, get set and avoid leaning to the right or to the left. If you aren’t set properly, your swing is doomed before it begins! If you are perfectly balanced, you’ll be less likely to slice the ball.

FAQ 2:

The Shoulders — When you swing a club, your right shoulder should be LOWER than your left shoulder at the moment of impact! This is a common mistake of many golfers who have problems with slices. When you examine your swing at the moment of impact, if you find that you are one of the many golfers who keeps your left shoulder lower than your right, than you have found the probable cause of your slice!

FAQ 3:

Proper Grip — A quick test to make sure you have the proper grip is to insert two golf tees between your thumb and the webbing of your hand while gripping the club. If the tees point toward the target, than your weak grip is a typical slicer’s mistake. Make sure both tees are pointing straight in front of you.

FAQ 4:

Flat Left Wrist — At the top of your swing, make sure your wrist is flat. A loose wrist or a wrist that is at an angle will cause you to slice the ball. Many who slice the ball find that they have a tendency to cup their wrist at the top of their swing. Keeping that wrist flat and straight will help keep the slice out of your game.

FAQ 5:

Proper Hand Rotation — After you have hit the ball, where are your hands? Your right hand, or ungloved hand, should rotate over and be on top of your left hand after you have struck the ball. If you’re not rotating your hands in this manner, you will find it very difficult to keep your ball straight!

If you are able to implement these five FAQ’s, you should soon stop slicing the ball, see your drives heading down the fairway, and you’ll definitely see your scores start improving dramatically..

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