New Golf Podcast called Putter Talk
Putter Talk PodCasts are on the way! In the coming weeks, we'll be talking to people about all aspects of putting. From manufacturers, to world-renowned instructors and historians. Putter Talk is quickly becoming the internet's premier destination for flat-stick discussion. Come join us!
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Golf Podcasts
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There's a whole new branch of golf entertainment currently exploding on the internet. Golf for beginners, golf news, celebrity interviews etc. etc. Golf Podcasts also known as golf radio is proliferating. Here's a few links to get you going.
Real Golf Radio - This week on Hour 1 of Real Golf Radio Brian and Bob talk with "The Rookie" Fred Funk from the Senior US Open plus the inside scoop from USGA Sr. Director of Rules and Competition, Mike Davis. Plus insight and analysis from The Golf Observer, Sal...
Golf for Beginners - Subscribe to Podcast | Visit siteGolf news, golf tips, golf commentary and even a bit of golf etiquette when necessary. All Golf all the time!
Golf Gear News - Subscribe to Podcast | Visit siteThis is ground zero for current, insightful and interesting information on golf equipment, clubs and gear that you want to know about.
Golf Gets Personal with Brent Morrison - Subscribe to Podcast | Visit siteBrent, a top Canadian PGA Pro, shares his insights and ideas about the game of golf. The show also features interviews with sports psychologists, fitness instructors, kinesiologists, students, Golf Professionals and many other experts to support his holistic approach to teaching and learning golf.
Go to Exeml.com a new search aggregator and find many more podcasts and videocasts on Golf
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Golf the Faldo Way
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In 1997 Nick Faldo and Marriott joined together and opened the Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott in Orlando, Florida. The Faldo Golf Institute dedicated itself to helping golf students of every age and ability to improve their skill, understanding and enjoyment of golf. Since then, the Institute has added three locations (Atlantic City, NJ; Palm Desert, CA; Marco Island, FL) and has guided tens of thousands of golfers on the road to improve
The Institute goes beyond its comprehensive curriculum. The practice facilities truly create the experience. They have been designed to enable golf instructors to deliver teaching concepts in actual playing conditions. The practice and learning areas are extensive and provide every challenge a golfer might face when taking to the course. For over 25 years, Nick Faldo has earned a reputation for excellence through his dedication and deep understanding of golf. His commitment and knowledge have propelled him to more than 40 career victories and made him the ideal professional to associate with this unique program. Complemented by Marriott's dedication to hospitality and customer service, the Faldo Golf Institutes by Marriott now enjoy a reputation as one of the finest golf instructional programs in the world.
Quote 1 by Nick
The skill of a great bunker player is understanding how the ball will react from a certain lie and visualizing the shot accordingly.
Quote 2 by Nick
Putting is all about controlling your mind. The secret is to work on the basics, build a repeating stroke, and the learn to trust and 'let it go'.
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The Faldo Golf Institute offers intructional programs for golfers of every skill level. Our goal is to help our students to improve their techniques and enjoyment of golf.
Click here to view the Faldo Golf Institute instructional program brochure. This brochure is in PDF (portable document file) format, and you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. Click here if you would like to download the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Improve Your Golf Part 2 - Swing That Club Smoothly
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When I get a golf club in my hand, I get that feeling of wanting to knock the cover off the ball. It feels good to put all of my strength into hitting the ball. Just hitting the ball as hard as I can does not mean that I play good golf though.
If you just need to relieve a little stress, then swinging with all your strength may accomplish your goals. However, if you want to play golf well, then you are going to have to hold back on the power a little.
One of the most frequent mistakes is to swing the golf club too hard. A hard swing shows that you have power, but accuracy is the name of the game in golf.
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You need to relax when you are swinging. This will help you swing easily and will help to reduce your power. If you put your feet closer together, then you can further reduce the strength of your swing. Tensing up will also cause you to use too much effort.
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Secrets of Golf's Longest Hitter
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Over 31 years ago, 64-year-old, Mike Austin set the Guinness Book World Record for "longest drive in competition" by driving a golf ball 515-yards. Would you like to discover the secrets of golf's longest hitter? If so, read on...
No one in the history of the game has come within a football field of this amazing record.
Just to prove to you the statement above is true check out these top drives of some of today's hottest golf pro's:
Jason Zuback averages 355 to 375 yards.
Tiger Woods averages 300 to 330 yards.
John Daly hit a 414 yard drive.
Sean "The Beast" Fister nailed a 406 yard shot.
By the way, Tiger Woods did crush one 412 yards... but... it was during a practice round. And Tiger's drive is 103 yards short of Austin's world record. Despite the fact Tiger is in his prime and Austin was an "old" man of 64 when he set his record.
Anyway, golf insiders have speculated why Austin was able to hit the ball so darn far. The fact is he used four simple swing secrets anyone can learn.
Swing Secret #1: The Forward Press
This is how Austin would start his swing. The forward press gets the body into motion and initiates the backswing. All of which builds the power for monster drives.
Swing Secret #2: The Compound Pivot
Harnesses your body's natural strength from a simple 8" shift in your center of gravity.
Swing Secret #3: The Hands And Arms
Sets the club on plane and keeps it there for distance and pinpoint accuracy.
Swing Secret #4: The Release
Modern golf instructors teach that delaying the release is proper form. Nothing could be further from the truth. The major secret to massive power is the release. Because it takes advantage of gravity so you get a running start at the ball.
Austin's four power swing secrets landed him in the Gunniess Book of World Records.
They do take a little bit of practice... but... once you get them down your game is going to change forever.
You can find out more about golf's longest hitter and his power swing secrets at...
You can find out more about golf's longest hitter and his power swing secrets at... www.LongDrivingSecrets.com
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Improve Your Golf Part 1 - Balance
The golf professionals do have something that they agree on. If you do not keep your balance during the entire swing, it is not possible to have a good stroke. It sounds simple to keep your balance, doesn't it? Unfortunately, it is impossible to have good balance when you are so tense that you are “white knuckling� the club, your entire body is stiff, and you are trying to hit the ball too hard.
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When you are just starting to play golf, you are frequently warned to not hit the ball too hard. Energy that is focused will make the ball go much further than a hard swing that does not make contact with the ball at the club's center. When you are well balanced, you are more free to hit the ball correctly.
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Keep your head still, with your eyes focused on the ball. The more still your head is, the better you will be able to see the ball. This helps to create the foundation for you to keep your balance. Any movement or distraction that hinders your balance will make it impossible to focus on the ball. It is imperative that you keep your head perfectly still and do not move it during your swing.
If you want to keep your balance, you need to relax your body and muscles. If you don't relax, then your head is going to move.
If you will watch yourself in front of your mirror, you will soon realize that you need to relax your muscles for your head to stay still while you swing. No two golfers have the same build, so you will have to figure out some things for yourself. It is a necessity to begin by keeping your head in the same position from the beginning to end of your swing. If you keep your head still, you will be able to focus on the ball, and you will turn your hands at the right time.
You will be able to cure many of your problems just by keeping your head completely still. It will be impossible to incorrectly grip your club without losing your balance and moving your head.
If you don't follow through correctly, you will not be able to keep your balance.
If you concentrate on your balance and keeping your head still, then you will not swing too hard or pull your club away. It will be impossible to put too much strength into your swing. You will be relaxed and will have a smooth swing and a successful finish.
Keeping your balance is necessary for you to enjoy a great game of golf. It will take time for you to see definite improvement, so be patient. Concentrate on keeping your balance and your head in one place and in no time you will be enjoying an excellent golf game that your friends will be envious of!
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New Golf Book for Beginners
New Golfers can improve their game with fast results using golf tips and techniques found in Beginner's Guide to Golf, the first and only downloadable guide specifically for new golfers.
Beginner's Guide to Golf contains effective golf instructions and tips because of its unique background.
About Beginner's Guide to Golf
Beginner's Guide to Golf, the first and only downloadable golf instruction book for new golfers, provides high quality strategies and techniques designed to get new golfers playing well fast.
About the authors Chris Otis and Raynay Valles
Chris Otis played as a touring professional on the North Florida Mini-Tour and continues to compete in professional events throughout the Midwest. In his 20 year career as a golf teaching professional, he has taught more than 15,000 golfers with his unique golf tips and techniques. Raynay Valles is a writer and new
golfer.
"There wasn't a golf guide written from a new golfer's perspective with the expertise of golf professionals until now." said Raynay Valles. "That makes this guide unique." "A professional will teach you how to practice properly so you will get better. Then it's up to you - you get out of it what you put into it." says Chris Otis.
Lyle Slovick, a Level I Affiliate Member of the U.S. Golf Teachers Federation and golf history expert.
Michael Anthony, author of "The Mental Keys To Improve Your Golf"
Dr. Lester Bouchard, author of "Better Golf Solutions"
Robert Gable, a leading authority on golf equipment, owner Waveland Golf store.
Sean Harder, author of "Lower Scores Manual" and former CPGA professional.
New Golfers can visit http://www.BeginnersGuideToGolf.com to receive the free excerpt of Beginner's Guide to Golf.
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Buying Custom Fitting Golf Clubs
Every golfer's physical capability and swing is distinctive. Many of today's best golf clubs can be custom fit for lie angle, shaft type and length, grip type and size. Custom fitting golf clubs involves several easy measurements and a quick self-assessment of your game. This custom golf club has become more than a fad that even not so professional golfers test its waters.
Custom fitting is the process for tailoring a golf club to suit your personal swing.
Whatever your level, with a custom golf club the aim is to ensure that if you do make a good swing, the club will be square at impact and should produce a straight shot.
Custom Golf Club How To's:
To custom fit your golf clubs, you need to know: your gender (male or female); your height in your stockings or socks; the distance from your wrist (where it bends) to the floor with your shoes off; your age; your handicap or skill level; how fast you swing a golf club; what club you use at the 150 yard marker.
Gender is used to put you into the correct fitting scale for custom golf clubs. The golf industry uses different definitions of "standard length" for men and women.
Your height and the distance in inches from your wrist to the floor are used together to determine the length of a custom golf club that is appropriate for you. The starting point for club length can vary up to 3 ½-inch ranging from ladies to men plus 1 ½-inch. A tall person with long arms can very easily require shorter clubs than an average height person with short arms. About 80 percent of golfers are standard length.
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How You Can Cure a Golf Hook
If you've been battling a hook for a while you understand how frustrating they can be. Everyone else is, more than likely, slicing the ball, and you are playing from the opposite side of the fairway.
But… the hook really is pretty easy to cure. Try this sequence of corrections, and most likely the hook will be fixed in no time. Your goal in correcting a hook is to swing from outside to in.
1) Weaken your Grip - You could be playing with a grip that is too strong. You'll want to simply rotate both hands around the grip and towards the target. This will make it much harder for the clubface to naturally close through the impact zone. Don't over do it, and like everything else, testing is crucial. Make sure to test this, before moving on, unless you are positive that you already play with a weak grip.
2) Move the ball forward in your stance - It is common of players that slice the ball to play the ball forward in their stance. So copy them. If you hook, the result should be a relatively straight ball. (Side Note: Whether you hook or slice, your first goal should be to learn to do the opposite.) Moving the ball forward in your stance should get some things back on track.
3) Aim to the left (to the right if left handed) of the target - Start out with an open stance to the target. This will put that clockwise rotation on the ball that you are looking for. Just open your stance a little bit, and swing along the line of your shoulders.
4) Make sure that you are finishing with your weight on your forward foot - This is the single best solution for the hook. If you hook the ball, chances are that you finish with some of your weight still on your back foot. This causes you to come around the ball with a closed clubface. This is the number one cause of the deadly snap-hook. Finish with all of your weight forward, and you'll never experience it.
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How to Evaluate Golf Schools
As the phrase goes "nothing is created equal." The same applies to golf schools. With the many golf schools and academies available, it is more important than ever to do your homework in making the right choice.
First, select a desirable destination. Whether it is a high-profile location like Las Vegas or Orlando, or a place near home, it is important to be comfortable with the location.
Next, make sure there are playing lessons involved. It is important to get out on the course with your instructor to fine tune your progress.
Be sure to check out the teaching philosophy of the school you are considering. Do they teach the latest quick-fix or do they concentrate on proven fundamentals?
Many schools offer unproven strategies that may not last after you leave. Be sure you will get the type of instruction you want. Learn as much as you can about their instructors, such as age, years teaching and how long they have been with that particular school.
Finally, make sure the maximum student/teacher ratio 4 to 1. Remember this is going to be your school, do your homework.
What to Expect at Your Golf School
You arrive with excitement. You're anxious to get started. You may be a little nervous. This is natural. Your instructor should immediately put you at ease and fully explain the schedule of activities.
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Come on Ladies - Get Playing Golf
Why is it that women/wives etc intend not to take much interest in their spouse's past time of playing golf. How many ladies have sat back and denied themselves a game due to the fact that they feel that this game is not for them?
Don't knock it till you try it there are great many women who enjoy swinging a golf stick on the green but sadly the female species consider retirement age is the best time to take up this sport. How wrong they are.
This is a game that provides the young and old with a mixture of emotions, happiness/contentment/peace/tranquillity and at the same time a guaranteed feeling of satisfaction. Men and women who love the game to an extent where they reach a certain level love the fact that they are now in a position to qualify and play in tournaments.
Having confidence on the green is a great start for any novice. Learners can become paranoid where they experience a bout of nerves believing other golfers are there to poke fun. Believe me other avid enthusiasts on the golf course are to busy setting there sights on a hole in one and can not afford to be distracted by the next up and coming Tiger Woods or Mrs Woods
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New Invention Helps Golfers Improve Their Grip and Swing
MaxiSwing is a new product that avid tennis players and golfers are going to love. It works by making sure that golfers and tennis players establish and hold the correct grip to improve the swing and produce better results in practice and during competition.
“Many training aids are produced, but not many of them can be used during competition,� says V. Collucci, CEO of VL Enterprises and inventor of the MaxiSwing Golf and Tennis Straps. The newly patented product works by attaching to a golf club or tennis racket and then automatically “straps� the players' fingers into exactly the right position.
Improves Golf Grip:
"Nothing is more important than the proper grip! This is exactly what I teach in my facility,� says golf professional Bobby Corbo, who has played in the PGA Senior tour, Nitro Tour and appeared on the cover of Golf Illustrated. “Grip and hand location are the foundation of a great swing. This product makes it easy for every golfer to easily attain the best grip and hand location."
Improves Tennis Swing:
Tennis professional Harout Doghramadjion, who teaches at the Bogota Racket Club, in Bogota, N.J., endorses the MaxiSwing Tennis Grip. “This is not only a great teaching aid but is a great tennis grip. My students use it in practice and for games, too.�
Help for Arthritic Players:
Athletes with hand disabilities, including arthritis, diseased hands, or missing digits can use MaxiSwing to enable them to continue and compete in golf tournaments or tennis matches. The special patented design of the MaxiSwing Golf and Tennis Straps allows athletes to hold their rackets or clubs lightly, but firmly, and without pain.
“I suffer from arthritis in my hands and knees myself,� says Collucci. “I invented the product for people who have disabilities, so that that they can compete in comfort.�
The MaxiSwing Golf Adjustable Swing Strap and MaxisSwing Tennis Adjustable Swing Strap, patented by VL Enterprises LLC, are available in sets of three for $29.95.
For more information, visit www.maxiswing.com or call Toll Free @1-866-Go4-Maxi.
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