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Proper golf swing mechanics is a prerequisite for optimal golf performance. If you’re like most golfers, you’re always trying to duplicate that “perfect?golf swing. I know I am. Doesn’t it feel great to hit that effortless shot? Don’t you wish you could do it every time? That would be a similar feeling of what the pro’s have most of the time. It would be such a high!

So what’s keeping
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Proper golf swing mechanics is a prerequisite for optimal golf performance. If you’re like most golfers, you’re always trying to duplicate that “perfect?golf swing. I know I am. Doesn’t it feel great to hit that effortless shot? Don’t you wish you could do it every time? That would be a similar feeling of what the pro’s have most of the time. It would be such a high!

So what’s keeping you from improving your golf swing mechanics? Do you think you just need to hit more balls? Or, are you already hitting hundreds every week? If that’s not working, do you need more golf lessons? Or, have you taken lessons but not seen improvement?

If it’s none of the above, then what?

I can tell you almost 100% for sure…it’s your BODY!

Your body dictates how efficient you be with your golf swing mechanics. How many times have you felt like you can’t make a FULL turn or backswing? Do you think the solution is hitting more balls or taking more golf lessons?

It’s not! It’s improving your golf-specific flexibility and even strength.

Once you address and improve your physical limitations, your golf swing mechanics fall into place, with very little effort. Unless you don’t have a concept of what needs to be done to complete a proper golf swing, in which taking a golf lesson to understand it would be first priority.

The majority of amateur golfers have some kind of physical limitation that keeping them from a great game of golf. It could be flexibility, or it could be strength.

Combining the two is your most effective approach.

Getting a golf-specific evaluation by a golf fitness professional is your first step. Then, you can set up a game plan on what you need to work on and how to do it.

You’d be amazed at how quickly you can improve your golf swing and game with this approach. Don’t keep looking for the silver bullet. The answer is in the mirror. Improving your golf swing mechanics through fitness will give you the bigges return on investment.

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There is a lot of golf equipment to help you in your exercise program. You’ve got weights, rubber tubing, and so on.

But what exactly is “proper” golf equipment, designed specifically for exercise? This is the question that almost every new golfer has. We all know that exercise is good for you. It keeps you in shape to face life’s daily challenges. And with today’s fast-paced lifestyle, we all could do with some stamina and endurance.

Golf is no exception. That golf g…
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There is a lot of golf equipment to help you in your exercise program. You’ve got weights, rubber tubing, and so on.

But what exactly is “proper” golf equipment, designed specifically for exercise? This is the question that almost every new golfer has. We all know that exercise is good for you. It keeps you in shape to face life’s daily challenges. And with today’s fast-paced lifestyle, we all could do with some stamina and endurance.

Golf is no exception. That golf game may look slow. In reality however, it can take its toll on someone who isn’t prepared to face up to the challenge. Mental preparation helps you think faster. This is likewise important since you have to do a lot of calculation and strategising at each hole. It’s basically trying to figure out how to make as few stops as possible on the way to the hole ?some 300 or so yards away.

Physical preparation on the other hand, helps one avoid injury during those “back breaking swings”. This can actually become a reality if you’re not prepared. Getting enough exercise can likewise give you better game results. And this is something every golfer wants.

Here is a word of advice when choosing proper golf equipment ?choose what suits you best. And exercise golf equipment likewise follows this “rule”. Why? Quite simple really: it should be able to bring out the best in your game. Here are some examples:

Take the hand weights or “dumbells” for instance. They may look simple. They are lightweight – 5 to 8 pounds of metal. But looks can be deceiving. These seemingly simple pieces of golf equipment can actually do a lot for your golf game. They can actually aid you with up to 12 golf specific exercise routines. And these are for various core regions. Fantastic!

Rubber tubing can likewise aid you with so many types of golf related physical exercises. From the simple to the complex. What’s more, just like those dumbbells, they are inexpensive, lightweight, and portable. You can practically take your “exercise program” with you ?literally.

Then there are the balls. These are the weighted medicine balls and stability balls. For those who aren’t sure of their differences, the medicine balls are pretty much your tennis ball sized round objects. They are a bit heavier though. These are fantastic for developing those forearm muscles. The stability ball on the other hand, is that beach ball-like round thing used to develop stability, balance and overall fitness. And just like other exercise golf equipment, they can be taken anywhere and used anytime.

So know what type of exercise golf equipment your body needs. Doing so will definitely help you get that near-perfect game.

TaylorMade Burner 09 Driver

Rating: List Price: $299.99 Sale Price: $117.50 Availability: unspecified

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TaylorMade's next-generation dual crown driver with a lower CG location for high launch and low spin drives, increasing your distance. Using their patented 49 gram RE*AX SuperFast shaft, you will feel your swing speed explode with power for increased yardage off the tee. With a super-stable, high-MOI head design and continuing with their Inverted Cone technology, the 2009 Burner Driver Golf Clubs are set to carry on the tradition that has made them the most successful model of Titanium drivers ever

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• Dual Crown Technology that lowers the CG position
• Inverted Cone Technology for long distance on off-center hits
• 46 1/4" RE*AX 49 gram graphite shaft
• Super-stable high MOI head design

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MySack Golf Ball Storage Sack

Rating: List Price: $15.98 Sale Price: $12.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping

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Yep, it's a truism - it takes balls to play golf. Now you can store a pair and start a dangling conversation with the Mysack golf ball storage sack. No matter whether you drive the green or three-putt, you're sure to have a few laughs along the way. Comes with two balls, just as you might suspect, and a carabiner-style clip that attaches to your golf bag for easy access.

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• This unique ultra suede patented sack is guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone's face
• Its functional design holds golf balls, beer pong balls, bullets, poker chips, etc.
• Great gift for the man who has everything!
• Comes with two golf balls

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Having a golf swing problem and not being able to correct it is the norm these days. Millions of golfers every year walk off the course in frustration. They all have a golf swing problem and have tried to fix it the “traditional way?
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Having a golf swing problem and not being able to correct it is the norm these days. Millions of golfers every year walk off the course in frustration. They all have a golf swing problem and have tried to fix it the “traditional way?

What I mean…is going to an instructor who can very easily point out what the golfer is doing, but cannot necessarily get to the root of the problem. So many times the instructor will tell the golfer “he’s coming over the top?and that’s why he’s slicing the ball.

Or maybe he’s got the “chicken wing?in his follow through. But what does all that mean if you can’t get to what’s the cause and effect of that golf swing problem?

I’m here to tell you that many golf swing problems are caused by your body’s inability to perform optimal golf swing mechanics. Let me say that again. Your body is the culprit. If you don’t take a look at what the ‘physical?issue is, you can take all the lessons you want and you will continue to have the same golf swing problem.

Let me give you a specific example.

You have a hard time staying “in your posture?during your golf swing. You’ve taken many lessons and your golf instructor keeps telling you “your coming out of your swing? But what good is that if you don’t know why this is happening?

I’ll give you one (of many) reasons why this could be happening!

Your hamstrings (the back of your upper leg) are too tight AND week! This is a fact with the majority of golfers, especially the senior golfers.

Golf posture requires a bending at the hips, which puts a strain on the hamstrings and low back. If your hamstrings are tight, they will send a message to your brain saying “I can’t hold this, get me out of this uncomfortable position?

Does that make sense?

The other message your hamstrings might send is “I’m not strong enough to hold this position, I’m going bail out of this position?

This is a very common cause of “coming out of your golf swing?

But if you are not aware this is the cause, you will continue to take lessons and hear the same thing over and over again. You could have saved hundreds of dollars in lessons, just by stretching and strengthening your hamstrings specific to your golf posture.

This is just one of many examples of how your body is what’s causing the golf swing problem.

Once you take the approach that your body dictates your ability to swing correctly, you will be on your way to the best golf of your life. You will soon not have to worry about a golf swing problem anymore.

Deluxe 4 Passenger Golf Cart Cover, Fits E Z GO, Club Car and Yamaha G model - Grey

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Simply the nicest golf cart cover available! This is NOT a cheap nylon cover like most others on the market. Constructed of heavy duty UV coated satin Polyester with a Polyurethane undercoating. Double top stitched for durability. This cover also features 2 front and 2 rear clamshell vents to prevent condensation and lofting. Rear zipper allows access to cart without removing cover. Grommets at bottom allows cover to be secured or cable locked to cart. This cover will look beautiful on your cart and will protect it for years. Includes duffel bag for storage. *Fits all 4 seater golf carts. Will fit carts with extended wheelbase or extended roof's. Fits all standard 4 passenger EZ GO, Club Car and YAMAHA golf carts with extended roofs, rear seats, armrests and footrest. size: 112" L x 48" W x 66" H

Details

• Cover for 4 passenger Golf Cart Cover. Grey color
• This is NOT a cheap nylon cover like most others on the market.
• Protects your golf car from sun, weather damage and dirt
• Simply the nicest golf cart cover available!
• 1 year warranty.

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Wilson SpongeBob Squarepants Golf Balls

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SpongeBob golf balls appeals to more than just kids! Spongebob golf balls are a must-have for youth and adults and is great for gift-giving! While fun and cute, Spongebob golf balls are excellent two-piece distance balls for a fun round of golf.

Details

• Two-piece construction
• Surlyn Cover

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The golf handicap system is implemented at golf courses, for golf tournament play. Trophies and prizes are awarded at the end of golf tournaments, based on golf scores. In order to make the golf game fair play, the handicap system is based on the ten lowest differentials of the last twenty games on an eighteen-hole course in one season. Some golf associations will accept fewer golf games. It can also be used for fair play outside of golf tournaments. The following is a short …
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The golf handicap system is implemented at golf courses, for golf tournament play. Trophies and prizes are awarded at the end of golf tournaments, based on golf scores. In order to make the golf game fair play, the handicap system is based on the ten lowest differentials of the last twenty games on an eighteen-hole course in one season. Some golf associations will accept fewer golf games. It can also be used for fair play outside of golf tournaments. The following is a short guide on how the golf handicap system works.

Handicap numbers are recorded for golf players numbered one through thirty-six, the number one being the lowest handicap, and the number thirty-six being the highest handicap. A scratch golfer has no handicap, better known as a scratch player.

Now lets take a look at how these numbers come into affect. If a player’s handicap is ten, and another player’s handicap are twenty. The difference between the two players is ten golf strokes. Therefore, to even up the match, the player with the lower handicap, which this case is the ten-handicap golf player, has to give out ten golf strokes to his opponent on eighteen holes, to make the golf game fair play. How do you identify on which golf holes they are going to be given out?

Typically on most, if not all golf scorecards, you will find numbers 1 through 18 near the bottom of the scorecard beside Men’s HCP and Ladies HCP. The numbers 1 through 18, you will also find out of order. The reason for the disorder of numbers is, the number 1 being the hardest golf hole, and the number 18 being the easiest golf hole. The golf course, or architect of the golf course, determines the order of numbers on any given golf hole, by the yardage and slope rating, and or other difficulty of the golf hole.

Now that we have determined how many golf strokes are to be given out, and where they are to be taken. The higher handicap in this case, which is the twenty handicap golf player, gets ten golf strokes for eighteen holes, on holes numbered 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10. This should make the match a lot closer, if both players are playing within their game. It typically works out to one golf stroke on every other golf hole in this example, depending on how the golf course is laid out. Another example would be a scratch player and a thirty-six-handicap player, the scratch player having to give out two golf strokes on every hole.

Keeping track of your handicap, and using a handicap system, will help make the game fair play in a lot of golf matches, when playing against other opponents.

Check with your local golf pro, or golf association, on an official guide for the golf handicap system, and for maintaining a legitimate handicap. If you belong to a golf course, they should have a system in place to use for tournament play, which is recognized by most golf courses and golf associations. You can also find golf handicap software on keeping track of a golf handicap.

Intech Future Tour Junior Golf Set (Age 6 to 11)

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The Intech Future Tour Junior Combo is designed with the beginner golfer in mind. The combo contains an oversized 15 degree driver for greater distance including head cover, mirror finished, cavity back, wide sole, oversized 5 and 9 irons for all fairway situations, a Heel-toe weighted ceramic faced Junior putter, a light weight collapsible nylon bag. Clubs have light weight composite graphite shafts. Let your Junior get started on the right foot to a game that will last a life time!

Details

• Junior golfer set designed for young golfers ages 6 to 11
• 15-degree fairway driver for greater distance
• Wide-sole, cavity-back 5 and 9 irons
• Lightweight composite graphite shafts
• Includes head cover and nylon carrying bag

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Bobby gives tips on how to pitch the golf ball.
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Copyright 2006 David Nevogt

My name is Bobby Eldridge with the PurePoint Golf Academy. Today, I wanted to talk about pitch shots and more specifically, pitching the golf ball with loft. The most common golf instruction problem I’ve seen is when a golfer tops the ball over the green when pitching.

Well, I have a great golf instruction tip for you today. Are you ready? The reason that you struggle when you pitch is because the golf club swings down in the downswing, and just before it gets to the golf ball, it starts to swing back up and you wind up hitting the middle of the golf ball.

When you pitch the golf ball, the goal is to hit down on the ball and to have the ball crawl up the face of the golf club and go onto the green. The only way to make this happen is for the leading edge of the club to hit the bottom of the golf ball. The reason that many golfers skull the ball over the green is because they focus on the follow through being high and as a result, hit the ball on the upswing. In short, they don’t hit down on the ball, but rather hit up on the ball.

Imagine the golfer with the high follow through. As they come down, they start to swing back up again. Can you imagine how high the club face is at follow through? This is the incorrect way to hit a pitch shot. I’ve been in golf instruction for a long time and this is one of the most common problems I see.

The correct way is to put a little extra weight on your left leg, or the front leg, lean over on top of it, and with your arms, swing the club head down and let the golf ball go up. It will crawl right on up the club face. The key is to follow through low to the ground, not high.

In the downswing make sure, with your weight on your left side, that you swing your arms down and get the leading edge to swing into the ground. And then, the golf ball will crawl all the way up the face and take off for the target.

So remember, ball in the middle of your stance, weight on your left leg, swing your arms up and down. We like to keep golf instruction simple.

For better impact and for a little more loft when you’re pitching, get the feeling that you’re swinging the club face down into the ground.