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Learn How to Select the Right Golf Clubs For You

by Jeff Dailey
written by Jeff Dailey


shutterstock_23159950When learning how to play a sport, one of the essential components is learning what equipment you need in order to play. Golf is no different, and choosing the right clubs for you may be an overwhelming task. The first thing to understand is that purchasing a standard set of golf clubs is not the first things to do. In fact, for someone serious about learning how to play, it is highly recommended that you hold off on purchasing golf clubs until you have tried a few sets out.
 
The reason that you won’t want to purchase a “standard” set of clubs is that they are designed for a person of average build. Of course, since everyone is built slightly differently, even though you may feel that you are of an average height, your arm or leg length may differ. There variations will cause your swing to vary. It’s not far fetched to state that a set of golf clubs are as unique as the individual carrying them.
So, where to begin then? Generally speaking you should be looking for a club that is the runs the length of your navel to the floor. This will be an estimate of the size of the club you are seeking. The good news is that you don’t have to purchase multiple sets of clubs to find the set that fits you best. Most golf courses have a wide range of clubs available for rental purposes.
The reason they have these rentals available is for the beginner who is looking to find their swing, so to speak. Not only should you rent various sizes of clubs; you should also rent different brands of equipment. Again, remember that while the length of the club will matter, perhaps there is a brand that makes a club that is more comfortable than another.
First, test your swing. Rent a set of clubs and set out to the driving range. Once you find a club that allows you to swing comfortably and confidently, take that set onto the course and play a few rounds. This is the time that you will want to evaluate whether you simply purchase that brand in the length that suits you, or if you want to have a set of clubs custom built.
If you are a novice, and don’t have a strong game, it may be slightly premature to have clubs customized. You need to at least have the basics down and be seeking improvement in your game to invest in custom clubs.
Customized clubs are unique to your size and your body type. Build affects swing, so if the clubs are made with your build and swing in mind, you will inevitably end up with the best possible clubs for your style.
Customized clubs don’t magically make you into a better golfer, though, so ensure that you are still keeping your eye on training and not expecting your club type to change the game. Customized clubs can improve what is already in place, however.
Professionals know about the decision making process better than anyone, so talking to them about what clubs will work best specifically for your body type is one of the best ways to make it happen. Make sure you get the equipment selection process right, as it is the primary element to getting the sport down pat and the best way to discover how to become a better golfer.
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Staying Fit and Enjoying Golf

by Jeff Dailey
written by Jeff Dailey

shutterstock_23159929Staying Fit and Enjoying Golf
One of the most common reasons that people have for engaging in a particular sport is getting fit. Aside from their love of a particular sport, regularly doing it gives them something to do which requires physical exertion. Not only is engaging in sports good for your health, it works wonders for your mind and spirit as well. Staying Fit and Enjoying Golf
So how about when it comes to the sport of golf? The benefits of playing golf actually works both ways as far as fitness is concerned. You can keep fit while playing the game, or play the game to stay fit. Whether it’s a need for fitness or a love of the sport that keeps you hooked on golf, it is a hundred percent fun to learn how you can enjoy the best of both worlds!

Getting A-Grade Fit for Golf

There are a lot of golf enthusiasts who take their love of the game a bit too seriously. Aside from getting the best custom fitted golf equipment, the latest golf gadget or even a classic Callaway wristwatch, the one thing that you should not forget is getting your body fit to actually go out and play the game.
Whether you’re a newbie, an intermediate-level or professional player, you need to make sure that you are physically fit so that you can give it your all during a game. It is interesting to note which parts of a golfer’s body is usually susceptible to injury: shoulders, the lower back and the hips – although injuries on the wrists, hands, elbows and knees are also common.
To prevent such injuries from occurring, make sure to keep your body in tip-top shape by exercising prior to putting around the green in your golfing gear.

Golf Fitness Exercises, Anyone?

Again, playing golf and being on top of your game is all a matter of ensuring that you are as fit as you can be. Here are the types of golf fitness exercises that you can do:
Cardiovascular Exercises
When you go golfing, you usually would have a long walk ahead of you. Cardiovascular exercises are necessary so that you can build up your stamina and endurance. Even with the help of a golf cart, your stamina will be tested especially if you and your buddies become embroiled in the spirit of the game – so do those cardio exercises!
Strength Training Exercises
Strength training is important if you want to put some integrity in your golf swing. Although control is something that golfers exercise when putting, making that initial golf swing does require a lot of strength.
Stretching Exercises
Finally, make sure to do some stretching exercises to enhance your flexibility in the green. Pay special attention to your lower back muscles and abs so that it will be easier for you to bend at any point during the game. Finally, after warming up, make sure to perform some cool down exercises that will allow your muscles and tendons to recover.
Follow these golf fitness tips so that you can play your best on the green, and make purchasing those custom-fitted golf clubs that you may have extremely worthwhile as you improve your game!
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Golf Courses – Fun and Different Every Time

by Jeff Dailey
written by Jeff Dailey

33030This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding golf courses. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about golf courses. They can be fun and different every time!
Is everything making sense so far? If not, I’m sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.
One thing every golfer will agree on is no golf course is ever the same. While playing different courses is fun and challenging, playing ones home course, no matter how many times it is done, is always going to be different.
Yes, it is the same course, nothing has been changed, except for the position of the cup on the green, but no golf course is ever exactly the same two days in a row, or, for that matter, the same day.
Will Smith in the movie “The Legend of Bagger Vance” told his protégé how the grass follows the sun, which means a putt that broke one way in the morning will break in the opposite direction in the afternoon.
Another thing that makes the same course different every day is the weather conditions. Weather plays a big factor in golf, and how a course plays. A wet course will play slower and the ball will not travel as far after hitting the ground. On a dry course, the ball will roll farther after hitting the turf.
A course will also play differently in hot or cold weather. Colder weather keeps the ball from traveling as far, while a well hit ball will go further on a warm or hot day. Additionally, if an area has been dry for any length of time, the fairways, unless they are watered heavily every day, will become as hard as concrete and provide extra distance once the ball hits the ground.
Then comes the golfer’s attitude. Yes, the frame of mind a golfer is in will have a direct affect on how well he or she plays and reacts to the course. Golf is a game requiring a calm, focused mind, so the player can concentrate on what he or she is trying to do on any particular shot.
One other thing that will make the same course play differently is how the grounds are kept. If the fairway is allowed to grow a little long, balls will not be able to roll as far, whereas, if they are kept trimmed close to the ground, the ball will roll further.
The rough is a whole other problem, as are other obstacles on the course, such as sprinkler heads. The rough is always going to be thick and hard to play out of, but a heavy, wet rough makes it almost impossible for a golfer to do much more than simply attempt to chip back onto the fairway. Sprinkler heads, which are positioned all over the course, will have an adverse affect on a ball that happens to hit them.
Believe it or not, who a person is playing with, or if he or she is playing alone when he or she normally plays with someone else will affect the way the course is played. So, this only goes to show how the same course, no matter how many times a person plays it, is never the same course twice.
Knowing enough about golf courses to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you’ve just learned about golf courses, you should have nothing to worry about.

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Errant Golf Ball Damage… Who is Liable?

by Kimberly Johnson
written by Kimberly Johnson

juuyyWho is responsible for damages when a golfer hits a ball that in turn hits a house or a car causing damage when playing a course that is located around a residential area or a busy street?
This question is NOT as black and white as it may appear. The law varies from state to state and from case to case.
In most cases if you ask the golfer, he will say it is the homeowner and should be covered on their homeowners insurance. In other cases if you ask the homeowner he will say the golfer is responsible. You also have to catch the golfer!
There is clear California case law on these points of law. However, if the golfer intentionally or recklessly hits a ball at a home/car, then the golfer may be responsible. Also, there may be rules that members of golf clubs consent to be bound by that contractually put responsibility for damage on the golfer regardless of responsibility under tort law. Check the golf course rules.
If you are playing golf and hit a home or a car which is parked in a parking lot adjacent to the golf course or driving down a nearby street with your golf ball, normally you are responsible. Many courses and near-by buildings do have insurance in place to cover it, so check that as well if the issue cannot be resolved.
If your home or car is hit and you are in the position of not knowing who hit the golf ball, you can ask the golf course if their insurance will pay for your damages, but typically this would be excluded. If the golf course will not take responsibility for the damages then you will likely need to put in a claim with your physical damages portion of your insurance policy.
Comprehensive coverage will normally cover damage. You will need to pay the deductible associated with this coverage There are several ways you can protect yourself from getting hit in the pocketbook.
It is advisable that before you buy, look at where the house is in relation to the hole. If the home is behind the tee box, it’s unlikely to get hit. But it’s going to get hit all the time if it’s 150 to 250 yards out on the right. Why is this? Because most bad golfers are habitual slicers.
If you live on a golf course, you assume risk. Contact your insurance agent to see if your personal liability coverage on your homeowner’s insurance would pay for “damage to property of others.” There will be a dollar limit stated in your policy.

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Golf Fitness Equipment and the Senior Golfer

by Jeff Dailey
written by Jeff Dailey

6142-large_Golf.jpgAs the baby-boomers are aging, more and more of them are turning to golf to help maintain their fitness levels. Seniors can use very simple golf fitness equipment to improve their golf fitness but also their over-all fitness.
 
As we age into our senior years, we all struggle with keeping our flexibility and our strength levels. It creeps up on us and then all of a sudden, seniors will notice that they are not hitting their drives quite as far as they used to drive it. These seniors simply cannot turn as far on their backswing which equates to not being able to generate the same power as they produced in the past.
Simple and inexpensive golf fitness equipment for seniors is easy to find and below are a few pieces that seniors can use to build their strength and flexibility. Of course before starting any fitness program, you will want to check with your doctor and get his or her recommendation.
Fitness Equipment: Swiss Ball
A Swiss ball is also known as an exercise ball or a core balance ball. No matter what you call it, it is a great piece to add to your home gym just due to its pure flexibility. Not only can you perform many stretching exercises on the ball but you can also do many of your strength exercises as well. Doing strength exercises on an exercise ball will make you use your core muscles to keep you stable during the exercise. In turn, you get a larger benefit from each exercise.
Fitness Equipment: Weighted Golf Club
Weighted golf clubs are available in different weights depending on your current health. Although it does not sound like much weight, swinging a practice club that weighs 1.75 pounds can easily change your mind. As you swing the weighted practice club very slowly, you can build strength in many areas of your body. In addition, while making a full swing the extra weight will help you increase your range of motion and increase your flexibility.
Fitness Equipment: Resistance Cords
Resistance cords are inexpensive to purchase and very easy to use. Like an exercise ball, resistance cords can be used to work out basically every muscle group in your body. Many people like them because of their size and do not take up any room in the house. Due to their size, many like to use resistance cords because they are simple to pack if you travel often. This way they always have their gym with them no matter where they are.
No matter what your age, you can always improve or at least maintain your current fitness level. By using the golf fitness equipment above at home or in the gym, you can improve your current flexibility as well as your strength levels. The best part about using this equipment in your home gym is that these pieces of equipment will not break the bank as they are all affordable. Once you implement this golf fitness equipment we will see you farther down the fairway!

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Picking the Right Golf Ball

by Kimberly Johnson
written by Kimberly Johnson

4.1.1When you think about golf balls, what do you think of first? Which aspects of golf balls are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge.
No matter how good a golfer may be, he or she will not be any good at all without golf balls. Granted, it is a no-brainer that golfers need to have golf balls in order to play. But, the question is, which golf balls are the best.
This is a sticky situation and depends almost entirely the individual golfer and his or her tastes, what he or she expects out of the ball, and, quite frankly, how much money he or she wants to spend.
There are golfers out there who will play with nothing but one brand of ball. No matter what else happens, they will only and always use this particular brand. What these balls cost is irrelevant to them. It is this ball or no golf. Yes, this going to the extremes, but, let’s face it, there are people in this world who prefer living life at the extreme edge of sanity.
Now, let’s get down to some common sense when it comes to the golf ball. We shall start with the beginning golfer. The beginner needs to forget what he or she may have heard about any brand or type of golf ball, what it does and how far it goes. Beginning golfers are going to lose a lot of golf balls. They need to think more about price than quality. The beginning golfer needs to purchase “been around” balls, which are balls sold in bulk (around 50 to a bag), that have been found on golf courses and recycled, for lack of a better word.
OK, these used golf balls are more often than not name brand balls, but this does not matter. The beginning golfer, in learning how to hit the ball straight, keep it in the fairway, out of the woods and water, will go through dozens, if not hundreds of golf balls. Therefore, the logical thing for the beginning golfer to do is buy in bulk.
As the golfer gets better, the best idea would be to move up to a better grade of ball. This, though, does not mean to rush out to the nearest golfing supply house and buy the most expensive ball on the shelves. Again, think about the price of the ball and the level of your skill.
If a player has a tendency to slice the ball, or tends to top the ball (this is where the club head hits the top of the ball. While it gives the ball a lot of top spin, the ball does not travel far, and tends to be gashed by the club), stick with cheap balls. This does not mean stay with the bulk recycled balls, but inexpensive new ones.
In theory, players get better the more they play. As the skill level increases, the golfer can experiment with different brands of golf balls, checking to see which ones he or she may like the best. And, a lot of thought should be given to the type of course the golfer will be using these balls on.
Knowing enough about golf balls to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you’ve just learned about golf balls, you should have nothing to worry about.

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