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Memorial Lessons From Tiger

Memorial Lessons From Tiger

Article by Charlie G Wallace







What a stunning performance from Tiger Woods at the Memorial event in Ohio on Sunday. Four strokes off the lead at the start of the final day, Tiger blazed his way to the top of the leaderboard and then held off challenges from both Jim Furyk and Jonathon Byrd to win his fourth Memorial title.

I watched the closing holes from about the 14th and saw Tiger taking out the opposition with a birdie on the 18th hole after a brilliant approach shot. He is definitely a man for the big occasion and big events and he instinctively knows when, and how to apply pressure on his opponents.

I know there are some who don’t like Tiger, but I am a big fan. We are lucky enough to be witnessing one of the best golfers ever in Tiger and one just has to admire the way he plays the game.

What can we learn from Tiger’s performance that could be useful to our games as golf beginners or seasoned players?

There are three things that stand out for me about Tiger on Sunday;

1. His desire to win2. His ability to get the job done, and3. His phenomenal success rate off the tee in the final round.

Just focussing on the third of these, Tiger hit the fairways on every occasion he was required to. 100% fairways in regulation and the TV commentators (which included Nick Faldo) rated his final round as one of his best ever.

If you’re anything like me, consistency off the tee is more of an aspiration than a reality. I do sometimes get it right and sometimes my drives are OK, but I’ve a tendency to hook and slice and I usually have some of each in the course of my rounds.

I always have a smile when I see the pros spraying their drives left or right. It reassures me that even the best can do it, and of course, Tiger is no stranger to these errors. In recent times he has been guilty of them quite often.

Some pundits reckon that he attempts to hit the driver a lot harder in tour events than he does in practice. He doesn’t take his practice drives to the course when he plays in competitions. By all accounts, he did on Sunday. He wasn’t thrashing the drives and consequently he ended up on the fairway every time he needed to.

This tells us two things;

1. That it is important to identify and recognise important elements of our games that need correcting;driving, approach shots, pitching, chipping or putting and doing something about them, and

2. That controlled drives off the tee landing on the fairway will (should) produce a better round of golf and lower scores. [The corollary of this, of course, is that the controlled shots practiced on the range are the ones we should use on the course. There is no point in learning and practicing to do something and then doing something else when you take your game public.]

After my game at the weekend I know that my putting let me down, and if I had landed on the fairway more frequently, I could have shaved 5 to 7 shots off my score. Something to look forward to next time, hey? There’s always something that keeps us coming back.



About the Author

Charlie Wallace is a former college lecturer and trainer who is passionate about golf. His website contains some simple instruction for golf beginners – young and old, men and women. For a great place to start your golf journey and to return to for golf tips and hints – www.start2playgolf.com

Latest PING G15 Driver for Sale Review

Latest PING G15 Driver for Sale Review

Article by Shelmay







The G15 driver is engineered for golfers seeking a maximum forgiveness driver that delivers distance and accuracy. Its 460cc titanium head is longer front to back and features PING’s patented ultra thin crown technology. Weight savings from the thin crown are positioned as an external sole weight to optimize the center of gravity for higher trajectories and reduced spin. Lofts available: 9.0°, 10.5°

A larger face is designed to increase ball speed and provide consistency across the entire hitting surface. The new PING-designed TFC 149D high balance point shaft allows for a five gram increase in head mass (without increasing swingweight or overall weight) which results in higher ball speeds and an increased moment of inertia.

The G15 driver is very similar to the previous G10 driver. It features a mid to high launch tendency due to the weight distribution in the head. Word from the course has it that loft/shaft combinations need to be watched carefully because of the higher flight tendancies. The 460 head still provides a good measure of forgiveness, and with the correct shaft match for swing dynamics, distance is excellent. Toe and heel mishits gear back well, sound is pleasing, not harsh like some Clevelands and Cobras, but solid sounding. Compares very well with Titleist 909 D2 series, Callaway FT-9, and Taylor Made R9 460. The only negative is it does produce higher spin rates which have a negative impact on overall distance. That’s where shafting helps out. Pricing is not over the top, and the G15 is a good driver for any player.”

In the Ping drivers, Ping really concentrated on the weighting and size. Ping created an external sole weight pad for the G15 drivers that produced the best launch angle and spin ratios for a driver. This external sole weight pad takes the center of gravity away from the face and lower in the golf club resulting in more forgiveness and longer shots. Did Best Golf Equipment Reviews say forgiveness? Yes we did. With a club face measuring in at 460cc, the Ping G15 drivers are very forgiving. In addition to this large titanium head, Ping designed the head larger in the front and slightly smaller in the rear. This allowed the club head to be lighter and more weight on the external sole plate. Another key reason for having a large titanium face is that it creates a faster ball speed across the entire face of the club.

A lot of times golf shafts are only taken into consideration for tour heads. Well, in the standard Ping G15 drivers, Ping has developed and deployed a new shaft that has a high balance point in it. This lightweight shaft is the reason that Ping can use a 460cc head. Why wouldn’t you want the largest golf driver head possible if it didn’t increase the overall total weight?

More information about cheap golf clubs at http://golfstoreshop.com/goods-454-Ping+G15+Driver.html



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Latest PING G15 Driver for Sale Review

Latest PING G15 Driver for Sale Review

Article by Shelmay







The G15 driver is engineered for golfers seeking a maximum forgiveness driver that delivers distance and accuracy. Its 460cc titanium head is longer front to back and features PING’s patented ultra thin crown technology. Weight savings from the thin crown are positioned as an external sole weight to optimize the center of gravity for higher trajectories and reduced spin. Lofts available: 9.0°, 10.5°

A larger face is designed to increase ball speed and provide consistency across the entire hitting surface. The new PING-designed TFC 149D high balance point shaft allows for a five gram increase in head mass (without increasing swingweight or overall weight) which results in higher ball speeds and an increased moment of inertia.

The G15 driver is very similar to the previous G10 driver. It features a mid to high launch tendency due to the weight distribution in the head. Word from the course has it that loft/shaft combinations need to be watched carefully because of the higher flight tendancies. The 460 head still provides a good measure of forgiveness, and with the correct shaft match for swing dynamics, distance is excellent. Toe and heel mishits gear back well, sound is pleasing, not harsh like some Clevelands and Cobras, but solid sounding. Compares very well with Titleist 909 D2 series, Callaway FT-9, and Taylor Made R9 460. The only negative is it does produce higher spin rates which have a negative impact on overall distance. That’s where shafting helps out. Pricing is not over the top, and the G15 is a good driver for any player.”

In the Ping drivers, Ping really concentrated on the weighting and size. Ping created an external sole weight pad for the G15 drivers that produced the best launch angle and spin ratios for a driver. This external sole weight pad takes the center of gravity away from the face and lower in the golf club resulting in more forgiveness and longer shots. Did Best Golf Equipment Reviews say forgiveness? Yes we did. With a club face measuring in at 460cc, the Ping G15 drivers are very forgiving. In addition to this large titanium head, Ping designed the head larger in the front and slightly smaller in the rear. This allowed the club head to be lighter and more weight on the external sole plate. Another key reason for having a large titanium face is that it creates a faster ball speed across the entire face of the club.

A lot of times golf shafts are only taken into consideration for tour heads. Well, in the standard Ping G15 drivers, Ping has developed and deployed a new shaft that has a high balance point in it. This lightweight shaft is the reason that Ping can use a 460cc head. Why wouldn’t you want the largest golf driver head possible if it didn’t increase the overall total weight?



About the Author

If you want to know more information about Taylormade ,welcome to discount golf clubs.

Improve Your Game-Your Golf Ball Tells You How

Improve Your Game-Your Golf Ball Tells You How

Article by Tricia Deed







Improve Your Game-Your Golf Ball Tells You How

Hello…hello…hello; hey you, look down. I am your golf ball trying to get your attention. Would you like to know how I can improve your game?

I have been watching you play an average game of golf. Nonetheless, I know you want to improve your game and as your golf ball I will tell you how. From my point of view the correct type of ball does matter.

Look over there. Do you see those two young children learning how to play golf?

The girl has the pink balls and the boy is playing with the white colored balls. Those balls are designed specifically for children and they fly at about 70 miles per our. The balls of the children also have dimples. The purpose of the dimples allows the ball to fly faster in the air, smoother skinned balls move slower.

As you well know golf is a game of accuracy and consistency. One does not play just to make distance shots. I noticed the other day that you were at the driving range. A one piece ball is good to use as it is a softer ball and not designed for distance. The one piece ball is a standard. It has been around a long time, and it does great for practicing.

Another practice ball is the water ball. Remember all those golf balls that you hit into the lake along with many other golfers? Well, every now and then they are fished out of the lake, cleaned up and polished and sold cheap. These are great for novices up to intermediate level to practice or to play a game of golf. Because of water damage the balls will short change you on the distance shot.

Most golfers play with a two piece design. It has a rubber core center and one outer wrap of plastic or rubber. This design is excellent for men, women, and children. The ball will shoot straighter, and it has less spin so when you hit a slice or a hook it does not look too bad. The ball is designed for durability and distance.

As an advanced golfer you would probably prefer a ball that has been wrapped three times or a hybrid design. This ball has a rubber core, covered by a layer of plastic or rubber and then a third layer wrap. It is hard in consistency and will allow for better performance. It will travel longer distances, and has less spin in the hands of a golfer with good control.

The professionals play with design having been wrapped three or possibly four times to get the high swing speed and the drop and stop action.

In case you should ask, if the beginner, intermediate, or an advanced player chooses to play with a golf ball used by professional golfers you will get the distance, however, if you lack control the golf ball will slice and hook badly or extremely.

What is the speed of a golf ball in flight?

• Beginners 90 to 100 miles per hour• Intermediate 100 to 110 miles per hour• Advanced and professionals 110 plus miles per hour.

There are many golf balls which are imprinted or have logos as companies and teams prefer the advertising. You may want a special imprint for a birthday, an anniversary, or for identity.

Balls that have been factory overproduced or have a cosmetic imperfection are excellent. These will cost you less and they work just as well as full retail balls. If the store clerk can tell you the brand name, this will give you an opportunity to evaluate the differences among brand names. Brand name selection is a personal choice.

Here is a quick aid to choose golf balls. Twelve dollars per dozen is great for beginners and novices. Thirty dollars a dozen are preferred by intermediate level and the forty-five dollars or more for a dozen is for the advanced or professionals.

Sample different models and choose what works best for you.

As a golf ball, I am looking at your club face which is about to hit me square. I see you have the correct swing. This hit will be straight, will go a long distance, and I can see me dropping into the hole. This will be the perfect shot with the perfect golf swing and the right ball. Congratulations.

Improve your game – your golf all tells you how and more information is available in the sports section of Tricia Deed at http://www.infotrish.vpweb.com/ review Welcome to the GolfSwing Book Pure Point Golf.



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Several Very Simple Guidelines To Fix Golf Slice Issues

Several Very Simple Guidelines To Fix Golf Slice Issues

Reducing handicap is nearly always the aim of folks who are interested in golf. The golf slice is one area that frequently causes complications for such individuals. It’s a regular problem and there are a variety of things that can be the cause of it. The advice shared in this article can help you correct your slice and start elevating your scores right away.

Your consistency may be influenced dramatically by merely locating the golf ball back or forward in a player’s stance by just a couple of inches. Ideally you should line-up with the golf ball so the golf ball is about two inches to the inside of your left heel (for right handers). An outside to inside swing path, which usually is a culprit of the golf slice, is often encouraged by a stance where the golf ball is too far forward. Opposite of that scenario, a stance where the golf ball is too far back makes it tough to close the clubface on time which may result in a push slice. A repeatable swing that is precise and slice free can be achieved by establishing a consistent position in your stance.

Your hands should not be turned too far to the left on the golf club. The face of the club may be square to the golf ball at the outset, but this grip causes the club to rotate during your swing. Notice the “V’s” which are made between your thumbs and your index fingers. For the usual slicer these will point toward the leading shoulder at address. However, the “V’s” will point toward the right shoulder when implementing proper grip.

A great number of golfers unknowingly make a mistake as soon as they begin their swing. They will rotate the club clockwise with their hands upon takeaway. This causes the clubface to open on impact, even though it may feel right. The clubface should “open” during your backswing, however this should actually be as a result of rotation of your shoulders and your torso. Your hands shouldn’t be what causes it.

The correction for this is to simply grip your club making zero effort to twist your hands. Here is a simple way to see if you’re doing this right: At the top of your backswing the wrist on your glove hand must be perfectly flat.

Many players think that when they slice the ball, it can be merely adjusted by moving left for righties and to the right for left handers. They are wrong on this idea. You are not miss-hitting the golf ball due to where you’re standing; you are miss-hitting as a consequence of the place on the face of the club you are coming into contact with the ball and what direction the golf club is moving in.

You are going to slice the golf ball even worse if you shift your stance off target to compensate for your golf slice. As opposed to facing off target, make time to work on your swing and be sure you’re striking the golf ball squarely while being lined up with the target. This will correct golf slice issues that come from overcompensation.

Don’t let slicing negatively affect your scores and take away from your game. Utilize recommendations such as the ones above to correct your slicing problems and improve your all around game. You will be able to create a straight shot which reaches your planned target every time if you take time to ensure that your form is implemented the right way.

There is also a free site about golf slicing over at CorrectMyGolfSlice.com. There you will find video tutorials, drills and a variety of tricks that will help you remedy your slice and start shaving strokes off your game today.