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Unique Golf Gifts For The Holiday Golfer

Unique Golf Gifts For The Holiday Golfer

Article by Chris A Smith









If you have a golfer on your gift list, make this the year you give him or her an unique golf gift. Actually, it’s more a perfect golf gift than unique. Do you know what it is?

Ask any golfer what they would like as a gift for the holidays. They may come back with a dozen different answers but at the heart of it, they all want the same thing. The golfer who absolutely needs a new driver to cure his slice, wants the same thing as the golfer who needs to start making those three foot putts and believes he has to have a new putter.

What they both want is a better golf game.

There’s an old adage about amateur golf that says all bad shots can be blamed on the equipment. The logical follow up to that is the fastest way to improve your game is to buy new equipment. Now that’s great news for club manufacturers, but in reality, it does nothing for the golfer.

If your golfer friend has a bad swing, or doesn’t know the fundamentals, he or she is doomed to continue to play badly regardless of what piece of equipment you give them.

Do you know what would turn that around?

Lessons. Another old adage that I am personally way to familiar with is “When all else fails, read the instructions”. Most amateur golfers had never had a lesson. They picked up the club and tried to copy what they saw on TV or their buddy or on the range or whatever. The net result is that there are some really unique, if not effective, golf swings out there.

You could be their saving grace. You could be the person that finally allows them to win a bet or two. Your gift will not be forgotten.

So where do you get these golf lessons. Almost every golf course has a teaching pro or two. Typically you can get gift certificates and then let your golfer work out the time that suits him or her best. Lessons from a pro are the best way to go but they are pricey and will typically run to 0 an hour for individual lessons.

The alternative can work just as well if your golfer puts their mind to it. The internet is full of DVDs and e books that will effectively walk him through all the different swings and strategies. These products are significantly more affordable and are obviously more convenient.

So this holiday forget the new golf towel or 12 piece divot repair tool and give your golfer something that will make their game truly better. Give him lessons.



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Methods To Lower Your Golf Handicap

Methods To Lower Your Golf Handicap

Article by A R Bell







Most amateur golfers are in envy of the professional players. I know that I am. You seen them swinging just like you do but they can hit the ball over 300 yards, get the ball to spin back to the hole and get out of bunkers the first time without digging themselves a big sand pit, whilst you are always looking for ways to lower your golf score.

As I said before I’m just an amateur golfer but here are some of the tips that I have used to improve my game.

Practice regularly

Now I know that this may be obvious, but people who play golf expect to play just as good as they did in their last round. When you have not practiced between rounds you can lose they rhythm which you had and have to start again when you start another round.

Don’t try and hit the ball too hard,

A nice steady easy swing can hit the ball just as far, just because it works for some of the pro’s it might not work for you and if you try to hit the ball too hard you can go off balance.

If you find that you are slicing the ball, pull you left foot slightly back. (only try this in practice as this could effect your round if you do not need to change) If you find that you are hooking the ball, your right hand may be too far round on your grip, forcing your hands to roll over at the end of your swing. Putting, always always practice your putting. This can take up to double figures off your round and is one of the top ways to lower your golf scor, by stopping you 3 and maybe 4 putting on the greens.

Or alternatively you could have lessons which I did and they made me worse. I would struggle to get the ball past the peak of my cap never mind splitting the fair way in half which is what the instructor said I would. Now this may not be the same for everyone, but not everyone can afford golf lessons.

improve your fitness

In the game of golf you use muscles which are not always used in every day activities so these can damage your round This aspect is very important as your swing can deteriorate as your round goes on if you start to tire. If your legs,back or arms start to ache you are not going to achieve the maximum power and acuracy from your swing. Before your round you need to stretch properly and warm up before each round. If you start a round cold you could pull or over stretch which could stop you playing until you have healed properly.

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Golf enthusiastwho enjoys playing and wathcing golf..

Medicus Golf Clubs – How And Where To Find All Your Golfing Needs

Medicus Golf Clubs – How And Where To Find All Your Golfing Needs

Let me introduce you to the world of Medicus Golf…. These clubs have completely turned my game around, no more slicing or hooking the ball and contiuously finishing last I can now give my friends a run for their money on the golf course and its all thanks to the Medicus Golf Training Aid Range. Instead of my scores growing, its my bank balance that’s looking healthier as the money I’m saving on golf tuition and the small prices I have paid for my Medicus Golf Clubs. These Medicus Training Clubs have been the best investment I have made.

This won’t be the first article that you will read about the quality of the Medicus Training Aid Range and I’m sure it won’t be the last….. But here is my take on the one of the more popular and revolutionary Training Aids used to improve golfers everywhere of all abilities!!!

THE MEDICUS DRIVER, THE BEST SELLING TRAINING AID EVER……

Use the Medicus Driver a golf club which has been chosen by golf pros as the Number 1 swing trainer club in the world. The NEW 460cc Oversized head is one of Medicus’ biggest and best driver swing trainers. This golf club makes it easier to use on the range and hit live balls. Join the half a million amateur golfers and thousands of pros and loose your slice and learn to start hitting straighter shots which in turn will lead to you shooting lower scores around the golf course. Once you start swinging without breaking the Medicus Driver you know you are swinging in tempo and on plane. All that’s left now is to see your golf game improve!!

Sound to good to be true….. It works… It has for me!!

The patented Medicus Dual Hinge on the Medicus Driver gives you instant feedback when you are swinging incorrectly so you can identify the flaws in your swing and work on where you are going wrong.

Medicus Golf knows that everyone has heard claims such as ” the best on the market, guaranteed to lower your score, improve your game etc.etc…” so they went on to prove that their products actually can improve your golf game as they knew they could and would so instead of just having a slogan saying it they went on to demonstrate it scientifically. They approached TaylorMade and their TaylorMade Performance Lab and they agreed to perform testing on the Medicus Dual-Hinge Driver.

What TaylorMade Golf did was to randomly select 20 golfers and their baseline swings were measured in the Lab. They then re-measured the same golfers after 15-20 minutes practice with the Medicus Dual-Hinge Driver.

The results were astounding…… What emerged was that three quarters of the group gained additional swing speed and a full third realising a dramatic increase. One golfer in the group increased her swing from approx 53 to 63 mph.

This is just one of the many golf clubs in their vast training aid range and the first purchase I made from the Medicus Range but not my last…

I have bought much of my golf attire from places like ebay and amazon so I have recently stumbled upon a website while searching the internet, that can point people in the right direction if they are interested. The quality of the products I have received are fantastic!! You get quality products from internationally known places…and cheaper!!

There is also a demonstration video that you can view along with other information on how to improve your golf game. This website also has great links to other quality products in the golf market.

You can view this site at http://www.buymedicusgolfclubs.com

Widely praised Yes Marilyn Putter

Widely praised Yes Marilyn Putter

When a regular putter face impacts a golf ball it results in loft causing skidding, side- and even back-spinning before the ball can begin rolling forward on the green, this can’t be seen by the naked eye, but C-Grooves ‘lift’ the back of the ball to start it rolling forward. By gripping the back of the ball and lifting it forward on impact, the C-Grooves of a Yes putter create almost instant stabilization, causing the ball to roll forward much sooner than any other putter. The Yes Marilyn Putter is one of the C-Grooves technology putters

The C-Groove Marilyn model is a mallet-style putter made of 304 stainless steel. It features a compact mallet head that is face-balanced and perimeter weighted. Whether struck dead, a millimeter or even a quarter inch off center, the patented concentric edges on the C-Grove putter roll the ball sooner, for more consistent length and more consistent direction. That translates to more putts made, no matter the circumstances, no matter the pressure. This technology has been proven in thousands of comparison tests performed by professional and amateur golfers at over 100 PGA Tour Events worldwide and at major trade shows in the U.S. and Europe.

Features:  1. Used by YES! Staff player Laura Davies. 2. Three Sight lines for easy alignment. 3. 340 gram head weight; Loft: 2.5 degrees; Lie: 72 degrees std. (2 degrees flat or 2 degrees upright also available) 4. Double bend steel shaft. 5. Titanium carbon finish. 6. Available in RH or LH models, shaft lengths 32″ to 37″. 7. Custom fitted head cover. 8. Available in Pink.

This result has been proven using a computer controlled putting robot and high-speed cameras. Over a 20 foot putt, the C-Groove putter was tested by an independent testing company against several putter models of the major golf companies. In all cases, the C-Groove putter dramatically outperformed the competition.

Using the Yes C-Groove putter creates stabilization in the rolling motion dramatically sooner than any other putter. Forward rolling motion is as much as 6 times greater with the use of the Yes! C-Groove putter versus other putters. This result has been proven using a computer controlled putting robot and high-speed cameras. Over a 20 foot putt, the C-Groove putter was tested by an independent testing company against several putter models of the major golf companies. In all cases, the C-Groove putter dramatically outperformed the competition.

Golfers’ review:

I love my new “Marilyn” Yes putter. I ordered it for my golf bag in Florida and find I can not readjust to putting without it here in Chicago! I was out in CA and found it is very popular there also. We were all singing its praises.

Superb putter, nice weight, easy alignment and good grip, has given me a lot more confidence on the greens. Excellent feel and distance judgment. I would recommend it to anyone looks for putters which feel great and give you so much confidence on the greens.

I’ve used the Marilyn for over a year now and find it first rate. I own an original Ping Anser, Scottie Cameron and Odyssey 2-ball. All excellent putters but I prefer the Yes to all of them. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone who has a problem with putting.

Quite simply it is the best putter I have every used. The ball rolls true and this year I have made more long putts and been a more consistent putter than ever before. If Yes! is ever looking for another salesperson – just give me a call.

This is truly the best putter I have ever used. The most immediate and noticeable aspect of this putter is how quickly it gets the ball rolling. There is virtually no skipping when the ball is struck, it simply goes into an immediate roll. It is so much fun to have this much confidence in my putting. I highly recommend (for any handicap) at least trying this brand of putter at your local pro shop or golf store (Golf Galaxy carries the Yes! brand) and see how the c-grooves roll the ball so quickly compared to any other brand! Be careful though because you will probably leave with a Yes putter! The Marilyn design is my favorite, easy to aim, looks great, instills confidence and feels great in my hands.

This is one of the nicest Mallet putters that I have had a chance to play. The lines help with alignment. The feel is muted when compared to a blade. In my opinion, it is the low loft and not the grooves that dictate the performance of this club. I get a truer roll and a better feel with this mallet. The matte finish really works out well – especially with the sun. I especially like the magnetic putter cover which does not come off like other covers (on their respective putter).

More information at http://www.ourgolfstore.com/goods-146-Yes+Marilyn+Putter.html

 

shoppinginjoy is a online golf club wholesale store which has lots of branded golf clubs on sale.  And the online store has done the business for years all around the world with great credibility. Now the store’s new comers and hot sellers are Taylor Made R9 drivers, New port putters and so forth.

 

 

How to fix a golf slice-3 Golf Slice Cures

How to fix a golf slice-3 Golf Slice Cures

Article by Terry Gorry







In this article I am going to give you 3 cures to help you fix a golf slice. It is one of the major frustrations of 80% of golfers worldwide and costs a huge amount in the distance your ball travels.

Secret 1-Fix your set up

It is no secret that standing open in your set up will promote an out to in swing which in turn will give you that dreaded distance sapping slice.So make sure that your set up and alignment are spot on ie place a club along your toe line and make sure that it is running parallel, like rail tracks, with an imaginary line from your ball to the target.Initially you can even exaggerate this to fix your slice by standing a little closed ie with your right foot drawn back behind the left so that the line would be pointing right of the target.

Secret 2- Get a proper grip

For many starter golfers and even more accomplished players the grip, if it is too weak/neutral, can mean that coming in to impact your clubface is wide open..not square which will lead to a slice.Consider using a strong grip until you have rid yourself of the slice. By this I mean with your hands turned more to your right shoulder. This should encourage the clubface to square up earlier in the downswing and produce a ground gobbling draw.

Secret 3- Swing from in to out or in to square, not from out to in.

If the ball target line points at 12 o’clock on an imaginary clock, then you need to think about swinging towards 2 o’clock.

If you go to the range and work on these tips, you will lose your distance sapping slice/fade and be playing with a distance gaining draw very soon..and be the envy of your friends.

For more FREE tips and Video and to learn how to fix a golf slice visit http://MizunoGolf.info now!



About the Author

Terry Gorry owns and runs http://MizunoGolf.info which is a blog dedicated to helping amateur golfers be the players that they can be.

You will discover FREE tips and FREE video at his blog which will help you to fix your slice and improve your golf game.

Read About Professional Golf

Read About Professional Golf

As with any other sport golf also does have a professional level. The difference between playing professional golf and amateur golf, however, can be a very fine line. There are a lot of amateur golfers that can score at the professional level, however, they are unable to do it consistently and often miss out on the tournaments that can qualify them to get on the tour.

Nonetheless, it is a dream of many golfers to play professional golf one day and make a living doing something that they truly, truly love. Your office is the course, and your co-workers are people who love the game just as much as you do. You share common interests at the professional level of golf and it can be a very satisfying career. But isn’t that obvious?

Qualifying to play professional golf is another story altogether. The field is very competitive and it can be extremely difficult to break through. Some people try their whole lives to qualify and always come up short. It takes a lot of practice, a lot of dedication, and an ability to take a lot of disappointment to play professional golf, so know what you’re in for!

To get started playing professional golf, you will first have to qualify for “Q School” or Qualifying School. Q Schools are annual qualifying tournament for leading golf tours like the PGA and the LPGA. In Q School, a fixed number of players win membership to the tour for the following season. In professional golf, this is referred to as your “tour card”. You will then be able to play in most of the tour’s events without having to qualify.

Getting through the Q school is very competitive and most professional golfers never achieve it. There can be up to four stages to negotiate each of them like a regular golf tournament with only a small number of players going on to the next state. The final qualifying school may be played over up to six rounds compared with the standard four rounds in a professional golf tournament. However, players who are successful at Q school can reach the elite level of competition very quickly.

You can also qualify to play professional golf in other ways. Finishing near the top of the money list on the tour’s developmental tour, winning a tournament on the tour after qualifying or as a sponsor’s invitee, or winning enough money on multiple events on the tour to meet whatever criteria the tour may lay down for promotion to full membership. This last one was how Tiger Woods gained his first tour card.

Playing professional golf is not an easy career to pursue, but it is a great way to make a living! Persistence, patience, and a great game of golf can all get you on your way to playing professional golf, but be realistic and know that it will take time.

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Golf Swing Lessons, Tips & Instruction – Cure Your Golf Slice

Cure Your Golf Slice Golf Swing Lessons, Tips & Instruction – Cure Your Golf Slice Learn how to cure your golf slice and how to hit golf shots straight more consistently. Most golfers have a problem with slicing the golf ball. The golf slice is the biggest problem amateur golfers have. In this video Golf Instructor, Jaacob Bowden will give you 5 different ways in how to cure your golf slice and hit more consistent golf shots. Leave a COMMENT if this video was of help to your golf game.

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