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Game of honor? Tiger Woods’ behavior reveals golf has lost its gentlemanly ways

April 1st, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

I personally think this is pretty sad.  I was watching when this happened and this young man needs to pay attention to what he says.  I is a role model for many young golfers and this display was not the role I would want my young golfer to take.  Read more now…

When Tiger Woods eventually calls it quits, he’ll have broken practically every record the game of golf has seen.

But he is also going to leave behind a legacy of unapologetic, expletive-laden outbursts.

Woods lost his cool again at Doral two weekends ago. My blog following the incident, criticizing Woods’ lack of an apology to the fans and any children who either were in the gallery or heard Woods’ reaction in the media, drew a passionate response from both sides.

“You don’t mess with Picasso while he’s painting,” argued one reader. Others said Tiger was only receiving heat because the press was backing up one of their own, the photographer who provoked the episode.

But seek out media members or fans who have been to enough PGA Tour events and they can all serve up an instance where they witnessed a hot-headed Woods with little regard for his surroundings.

“For a long time, I’ve hoped Tiger stops using profanity on the course,” commented another reader.

For being the world’s most recognizable athlete and top endorser, Woods’ on-course demeanor isn’t exactly laudable - and when you can make a case for his younger Nike Brother, Lebron James, as being the more civil under pressure between the two, it should raise eyebrows.

“You have no idea what’s being said out there, in any sport really,” Woods said in his defense on ESPN the following week.v

So the swearing and threats are nothing out of line? Then I suppose the PGA Tour has become chock full of coddled country club boys who, under pressure, develop the unfiltered profanities of a deranged street bum. The honor of the grand game we know has taken a back seat to the high stakes of $7 million purses.

For many families, the main reason they introduce golf to their children, at programs like First Tee or their local golf club, is because the game teaches civility and etiquette in a manner you can’t learn on the playground. Many kids learn how to grow up on the golf course.

If golf’s greatest icon consistently disregards that civility, it sends a dangerous message, and golf loses a piece of its nobility. Woods should be worried less about Jack’s 18 majors, Sam Snead’s 82 wins or Byron Nelson’s streak of 11 victories, and strive harder to match them in integrity.

He just doesn’t realize how important he is to the rest of the young golfers of the world I am sorry to say.

How To Buy Used Golf Clubs

March 29th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Golf is not the easiest game to learn. In fact it can be very difficult for most people. Golf can take years to learn and play respectable. The average golfer never breaks 100, sad but true. So why spend all your money on expensive golf clubs. Used golf clubs will work just as good. In fact you might want to consider a set of clone (knock off) golf clubs. Clone golf clubs for the average golfer will work just fine. Used clubs will also work fine. Learn more about this below.

While the object of the game of golf is to learn the skills necessary to accomplish the goals of moving that tiny ball down those magnificent greens, many times new golfers get far too distracted by buying the cool stuff of golfing and don’t focus on their game. But it’s a mistake to run out and by top of the line golf clubs suitable for world class golfers when you are still trying to figure out what all the clubs are called. So for the first year of golfing or at least until you are sure you are going to stick with the game, used clubs might be a better approach for your first set.

The investment of getting into golf can be considerable so you can keep your expenses reasonable at first by getting used golf clubs. Then when you have your own clubs but your investment is reasonable, you can play around with playing the game but you have the liberty to lose interest. And even if you do cool on the game, you can always pass the used clubs along to another new golfer to try out. But maybe the biggest advantage of starting out with inexpensive equipment is you can get oriented to the game and the equipment and then make better purchase decisions when you decide you are going to be a serious golfer.
Even if you do decide that it’s smart to go the used club route, it’s even smarter to not buy in the first few weeks or months of learning to play gulf but to rent clubs at first. You can work out a deal with your favorite golf shop to rent the same set for several weeks so you can get used to them. This way you can focus on learning golf along with what you like and don’t like about how your rental clubs work for you. A side benefit is that by establishing a relationship with the rental shop you like, they can let you know when they are putting used golf club sets on sale and you can get a bargain.

Even when you start shopping for a used set of clubs to make your starter set, it’s a great idea to seek out some wise counsel about the purchase. Knowing how to evaluate clubs will help you avoid the disaster of paying money for clubs that are a terrible fit to your style of play. So work with your golf instructor or pros at the shop you are familiar with because he can give you a list of criteria so you have some guidelines when you shop for your first set of clubs. Then when you do buy, you will feel like you were an informed consumer rather than buying out of ignorance.

A hands on shopping experience when looking even for used clubs is crucial because how the clubs feel when you test swing them is very important for that purchase decision. That is why when you are in golf shops, you always see people who know what they are doing using the clubs and trying out a putt or a swing with them to get that feel for how they would serve on the golf course. But the first order of business for you as a rookie golfer is to know how they should feel in your hands in the first place. When you hold the club for a drive or a putt, it should be a comfortable fit to your grip and your size and you should not feel strange or uncomfortable in your hands. This is the value of renting clubs because you can understand what feels right and what doesn’t.

The quality of materials in a good set of golf clubs will make or break your game. The heads of a good set of used clubs should be stainless steel and not an alloy that will not perform well in play. Good designs for golf clubs especially at the beginner level are what is called perimeter weighted clubs, cavity backed clubs which means they are hollow near the back of the club or clubs with larger or oversized heads. Buying clubs with larger heads gives you a bigger striking surface which means more of your shots will perform well as you learn the game. Then once you are accomplished at golf, you can buy conventional sized golf clubs to use long term.

But the heads are not the only aspect of the golf club you should learn to consider when looking at used clubs. The long part of the club that makes up the shaft should make for an easy swing and be light and easy to handle. But in your early weeks of golfing, you learned that the grip is a crucial part of the golf club and it must be right for you to be a success. But if the grips of the used clubs are a bit worn, that’s not a big deal because they can be fixed inexpensively. But even before that is fixed, test how the club feels when you hold it and take some test swings in a drive or putt position so you know if all of the parts of the club work well for you.

Shopping for this first set of clubs is both exciting and intimidating. By getting some criteria such as we have described here and with your check list from the golf pro in hand, you will be a smarter shopper. And when you take each club out and put it through its paces as part of the evaluation process, you will feel better about your ability to ask questions and interact with the club owner and about your final decision whether it is to go ahead and buy the clubs or keep on looking.

Getting your first set of clubs is always exciting. But learning how to use them is even more exciting. Make sure that you have the basics down and How to Break 80 will help you do that. This is a great book and will teach you the game, make you a better player so you can enjoy those new golf clubs. Learn more about improving your golf game today by clicking the link on how to break 80.

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A Brief History of Golf

March 21st, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

This is an interesting story about the origins of golf. There are many other places that have there sports but none as popular as golf. Want to learn why a golf ball has dimples.

Out of all the games of the world golf is one of the most popular. Irrespective of class or wealth golf is open to all sectors of the community but it is a game that generates massive incomes for television companies, golfing resorts, professional golfers and lots of other people. Out of all the luxurious golf resorts many golfers would class the Scottish town of St Andrews as the most important place to play at least one round. Scotland is known throughout the world as the home of golf.

Besides Scotland there are a few other places that claim to be the home of golf. The French have two games which many like to think of as a forerunner to golf, chole and jeu de mail, but no real evidence exists to back up the theory. Kolven, which is a Dutch game still played today has some interesting points but, again, it fails to withstand scrutiny as the source of the modern game of golf.

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The Right Clubs for Success on Golf Courses

March 7th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

If you are having problems with your game and you are spending the endless amount of money on lessons and nothing is happening, it may be something else. Custom golf clubs or even a set of clubs that don’t fit you correctly can be causing you the problems. The wrong length of golf club can cause hooking, slicing and a whole lot more. Take a minute to have yourself checked out and make sure that you have the right length shaft, grip size to improve your golf game. Check out our golf store and get yourself and nice custom golf clubs for yourself and not have to break the bank to do it. You will learn more about these things below.

Just as golf balls, your golf club is essential to the game of golf. If you are under the impression that any golf clubs will suffice, then you clearly have not been on the course trying to use a club that is too short or too long. Trying to compensate for an ill-fitting golf club can not only make a shamble of your game but also leave you aching afterwards. Further, you are probably not hitting the ball at your best and, certainly, not enjoying the game as you would otherwise.

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A Winning Strategy To Better Putting

February 26th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

The way to have success on the putting greens is to remember to keep your system and routine as simple as possible. putting is an entirely personal thing and I think that is the way that it should be. It should be your own style.

One thing that you have to understand, is that there is really not a right or wrong way for you to have to setup or stand over the ball. For example, just look at how Sam Snead used to putt, so you can see what I mean. Try and not have any mechanical thought running through your head when you are about to putt. Your only concern should be the pace that you want the ball to roll at and how far to the left or to the right of the hole you want the ball to start at.

You have to start to think of your putting in this light. Your object when you are putting is to see how close you can get the ball to the hole. There is a good part about this method, if the ball goes in the hole, it is a bonus. Watching golf evolve over the years, there have been some very successful putters, that have had some very different styles.

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A Quick Guide To Golf Championships

February 26th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Tiger is just kicking everyone’s butt, there is now no question that he is the best in the world. Below you will learn a little about some of the golf tournament. Who is going to be the next Tiger. If you are you better be able to putt like him. Click on putting instruction to learn more about a system the will drop 5-10 strokes off your next round. Click on putting tips now to learn more. Now let’s learn more about the the championships.

Being knowledgeable about a sport does not necessarily mean you will be good at it, but not being knowledgeable certainly means that you won’t be! Take golf for instance, it is essential to know about the big tournaments if you want to improve you game. You will learn what clubs the pro players choose for certain shots, how they swing, even what they wear, all of this you can take and adapt into your game to see better results.

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UBC Thunderbirds win NAIA men's golf championship by 12 strokes (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
PLYMOUTH, Ind. - Dave Stewart shot a 2-under 70 in his final round Friday to lead the University of British Columba Thunderbirds to victory at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics men's golf championship.

Iraq Prompts President Bush to Give Up Golf (NPR)
All Things Considered , May 16, 2008 · President Bush doesn't play as much golf as he used to. In an interview with Politico this week, Mr. Bush said he gave up the game because of the war in Iraq. The president said he didn't want families of dead soldiers to see him enjoying himself on the links.

Iraq Prompts President Bush to Give Up Golf (NPR)
President Bush doesn't play as much golf as he used to. In an interview with Politico this week, Mr. Bush said he gave up the game because of the war in Iraq. The president said he didn't want families of dead soldiers to see him enjoying himself on the links. Noah Adams talks with Don Van Natta of The New York Times , author of First Off the Tee , a book about the history of golf and the ...

Golf tour operators praise EGC (Khaleej Times)
DUBAI — Twelve golf tour operators from the UK, Germany, Austria, Sweden, The Netherlands, Canada, and the USA, enjoyed playing golf at the Emirates Golf Club's Wadi by Faldo course, Four Seasons Golf Club and Al Hamra Golf Club as part of the Arabian Travel Market post-exhibition educational, organised by Reed Exhibitions, Net Golf and Dubai Golf, a Press release said.

Swiss town takes golf to the streets (UPI)
FRIBOURG, Switzerland, May 16 (UPI) -- The Swiss town of Fribourg decided to create an urban golf course to allow locals and tourists enjoy a unique experience, tourist officials say.

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