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The Benefits of Junior Golf for Children and Teens

The Benefits of Junior Golf for Children and Teens

Article by Pat Boardman









Golf is an elite activity out of the reach of many but for those families who can afford it and who are able to interest their children in taking the sport, it can instill confidence as they grow and improve. Learning early will avoid embarrassment later in life if they try to learn as an adult; the sight of their awkward and disjointed swings will invite a lot of ridicule among the more skilled.

Dedication to a sport is difficult to measure when laying money for equipment so parents tend to think twice about golf club quality. Almost all of experienced parents have had a child get bored with a musical instrument or other interest and golf can be a frustrating experience that many players quit. It takes a lot of time to drive the kids out to the golf course, wait for your tee-off time, slog through the rough looking for lost balls while being pressured from behind from the next foursome hoping their drives don’t hit you in the head through eighteen stressful holes of three-putting in the burning sun.

If golf is easily available to the young son or daughter and they show interest and a bit of skill it may well be worthwhile investing in some golf accessories like spiked shoes and high-quality clubs to encourage them to stick with it. There are ideal lengths of clubs based on the height of each youngster; manufacturers use a chart to determine the lengths of the woods, five-irons, and nine irons and match the other clubs accordingly. A golfer who is four foot ten would use woods that are thirty-seven to thirty-eight inches long, a five iron thirty-two and a half inches to thirty-three and a half inches long and so on. As the youngster grows every two inches new golf clubs would be a good idea if funding is no issue. If there is large social circle and family involved in golf then trading or buying and selling used clubs may be possible but as all golfers know, a bag of golf clubs isn’t the biggest expense when taking up the sport. Thousands of dollars are spent on golf course membership fees, travel expenses, food and beverages, and pro shop items when living the lifestyle of a regular golfer.

Very few golfers will go on to play professionally but golf is also a social and business event that can allow making connections with people who can matter in your life. Golf has a lot to do with style and dignity at the country club now that it’s not the all-male activity that it was in the past. Many husbands went to the golf course to get away from the family and drink with his buddies after playing a few rounds. The beauty of the country setting can be just as intoxicating; golf has a fitting reputation as being addictive.

When golfers reach a reasonably skillful level where they can break one-hundred and make a few memorable shots then it all seems worthwhile, although golf is not technically considered good exercise. The motions of golf shots are based on skill and aren’t physically taxing and walking with a bag is more like being a mailman than an athlete. Aerobics aren’t part of golf and the irritation of bad shots puts many in a miserable snit where club-breaking is the first urge. There always seem to be slow players ahead of you and fast players creeping up from behind occasionally yelling “fore!” just to add some danger and excitement to the afternoon.

When watching televised golf tournaments and reading about the fast-lane lifestyle of millionaire golf champions, it’S understandable that we envy those who have mastered the game of millimeters and achieved lasting fame. How they got that good is a mystery to those of us who never seem to get a better score and continually lose twenty-five dollars worth of golf balls each time we play and take liberties with the scorecard to maintain a modicum of dignity at the nineteenth hole. As long as the swing looks good you can proove that you learned as a child.



About the Author

SEO consultant Pat Boardman presents this information in respect to Tiger Cub Junior Golf Clubs, manufacturers of golf equipment and suppliers of golf club sets for young players.










Something for the weekend

Something for the weekend

Article by Cheapgolf







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 faults can creep in but PGA-trained fitter Richard Harries gave me a tip he always used in the early part of his amateur career Callaway FT I-Bird Irons 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.

“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 shaft and into position.

“TaylorMade Burner Plus Irons 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.” 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.

Experts said Joe’s swing was ugly – too wide with toes at right angles to his target (instead of slightly splayed) – and that he got himself airborne at impact. But boy was it effective. And he used the massive power and momentum he generated in his follow through to launch the ball consistently long against allcomers, using a Krank Golf Rage drive to deliver a ball speed of 225 mph.

In the final he met 16-year-old American Joe Mazza, with his far more orthodox golf swing, but the youngster was no match for Miller. As the huge stadium crowd held their breath Miller blasted his tee shot down the right centre and it looked to be heading just out of bounds until TaylorMade R7 Draw Irons took a ‘members’ bounce’ left and rolled out to the 410 yard marker.

Mazza could only reply with a drive of 371 yards, enabling Miller to claim the 0,000 winner’s cheque. “I don’t know what to say,” said an almost speechless Miller. “I came together in my last round and got a great bounce to the left to stay in bounds. It is a dream come true.”



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I live in New York.

How to Fix a Slice

How to Fix a Slice

Article by Mick Euan Tait







If you want to fix a slice that is really making your golfing experience miserable, then read on. There is an easy way to fix a slice that doesn’t involve spending a fortune on professional golf lessons. You don’t have to buy the latest anti-slice golf clubs or expensive swing training aid either.

It amazes me that many golfers struggle for years trying to fix a slice on their own, or worse, they continue playing with their slice without trying to do anything about it. I know all about it; as a youngster I had a terrible slice and I tried everything to try and fix it – on my own.

Back then, there wasn’t the easy access to information as there is today, so I took several golf lessons with my Grandfathers club pro and managed to hit a golf ball straight down the middle of the fairway. I don’t know how much it cost my Grandfather, but you don’t have to go down the same road.

There are several eBooks on the internet that can show you very quickly and easily how to fix a slice. I have just finished reviewing the latest guide called “Instant Golf Slice Cure” by Dave Moore.

With the information in “The Dave Way”, you really can correct a slice quickly. Just by implementing what you read in his book combined with only one visit to the driving range will cure your slice – and it only costs you less than the price of one golf lesson.

The great thing about Dave’s system is that there are only 4 easy steps that you add to your existing swing. They work with your actual grip, stance, and posture, so there is no difficult learning curve. Once you learn the 4 easy steps, just go down to the range and put into practice what you learned. Within minutes you will see positive results.

It is amazing, but when you learn how to fix a slice and know that when you step up to the ball that you are about to hit the ball straight, you loose the tension that has probably being affecting your game. With the loss of tension, your confidence levels will rise, turning you into a fearless golfer.

Once you are able to hit a golf ball straight, you will be able to dramatically lower your score. Golfers that have used Dave’s system have reported up to 30 yards increase in distance – just by straightening out your slice. Once you can correct a slice and hit straight shots, your accuracy will obviously improve and also your consistency.

Dave is offering you his guide with a total guarantee so you have nothing to loose in trying it out. You get an 8 week money back guarantee if you can not cure your slice using The Dave Way steps and drills. He is also offering a valuable bonus – with your purchase of “The Dave Way” Dave will personally give you an open line of communication to ask all kinds of questions pertaining to your swing and golf game. Other customers have found this resource extremely useful as they have been able to ask Dave about all manners of the golf game and they also get more motivated to continue lowering their score.

Knowing how frustrating a consistent slice problem can be, I would recommend that you check out the Instant Golf Slice Cure by Dave Moore right now. Tomorrow you could be on the range or course hitting balls straight and far.



About the Author

Mick Euan Tait is the webmaster of Online Golf Tips where you will find Golf Tips for Beginners and free golf tips to improve your game.