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Choosing the right golf clubs is critical to improving your golf game score.  If you are a true beginner and haven’t really decided whether or not you will be pursuing golf as a sport, then buying a medium priced set of off-the-shelf golf clubs will do just fine.  This will supplement the need for choosing the right golf clubs while you are learning how to play.

After playing a few rounds though, you will know if you will be someone that will want to learn how to play golf well or that it just isn’t the game for you.

If your trips to the driving range and the gold course proved to be encouraging, then choosing the right golf clubs will be the next step for you.

Learn more about choosing the right golf clubs.  Click here.

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Golf readiness is a lot easier then you may think. Whether you’re on the driving range or the golf course, golf readiness is a critical step to playing better golf.

In the continuing saga of getting Morrie to a better game of golf, Mike Pedersen reminds Morrie about the key stretching elements for golf readiness. Mike is a true teacher as he takes Morrie through the various exercise tips that allow his body to prepare properly for the golf swing.

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If you are looking to reduce your golf handicap from 33 to 20 (or even lower) then you will enjoy the latest lesson from Mike Pedersen.  Mike’s golf stretching and exercising program will work wonders for anyone who wants to reduce their handicap.

In this lesson, Mike accompanies Morrie on a par four hole to watch his progress and discuss the improvements he is making.  Two additional stretching exercises are introduced that will continue to loosen up Morries mid section and follow through.

So set aside some time to watch this 12 minute video and get started reducing your 33 handicap to 20.

Watch the video here.

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I just watch another one of Mike Pedersen’s great golf fitness tips.  In this lesson he teaches three simple stretching techniques to get you ready to play.  Mikes golf fitness tips are always easy to learn, simple to do and quick to implement.  There’s no wasting time with long tiring routines when you follow Mikes golf fitness tips.

Here’s the link to the video lesson.

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If you are a golfer of any skill level or experience and you are thinking of buying a new golf club set, you may want to get the ‘custom fit’.

You may already be aware that every golfer has his or her own unique characteristics. However, a ‘custom fit’ set of clubs will allow the golfer to have the most ease while performing on the course. The custom design will target the positives of any golfer and maximise them while also targeting the negatives and minimizing those so it would definitely be worth the investment.

When you buy pre-made clubs be aware that they suit only the basics of a golfer such as: height, arm length, hand size etc… You may get lucky and find a pre-made which really works for usually the chances of this happening are extremely rare. Pre-made clubs are usually only for a beginner who just wants to get used to the feeling of swinging a club.

Note: If you start off with a pre-made club you will need to adjust your stance and swing permanently making the swing more difficult. If you get into using custom fitted clubs it will make the swing that much easier and you will be doing it the easiest way from the start.

Custom fitting for golf clubs is easily done at any golf pro store or professional golf trainer. It may be best to find a teacher who can also fit clubs to your style and be sure to hit balls outdoors to allow the trainer to see the ball flight.

Clubfitting is not a tedious, drawn out affair; it can actually be done in 15-20 minutes. However, if you want a more detailed one yet still only the basics to suit your needs, you may be looking at 30-40 minutes of your time, all of which will be totally worth it.

If you would like a very in-depth fitting you will be looking at half a day of your time. These types of clubfittings are really only for the very experienced players.

If you are thinking about price, most clubs will fit you with clubs for free as long as you agree to buy the new set of clubs from them. If they do charge it will only be a petty $30 to $45 USD or so; again, very worth it in the end.

In clubfitting, you will be asked to hit different variations of the same type club. For example, a very good golf equipment store will have dozens of a particular type club; let’s say a Ping 6-iron. Each of these irons will be slightly different in some way from the next. The idea will be to find the best combination of shaft (length, flex and kickpoint), loft (standard, strong or flat), lie (strong or flat), grip and swingweight, along with various other dynamics of the club in relation to the golfer being custom fitted.

Clubfitters will be watching out for certain occurrences in your swings and hits. The clubfitter will observe the ball’s flight and record marks left by chalk in the adhesive strips on the clubface and sole. This allows the clubfitter to select which club is best suited to your physique.

Irons and drivers are the most commonly custom fitted clubs. Although most golfers never see the need, there are some of the pros who like being fitted for putters.

Obviously custom clubfitting will only work when your buy the new set of clubs with your specifications. Remember: You are not obliged to purchase a new set from the clubfitters themselves. You can get fitted, then get the specifications written down and go and buy elsewhere. Also, when you are buying the custom made clubs they should usually cost the same price as the ones you can buy straight off-the-shelf.

Now you have all this knowledge, why not use it and make your game as rewarding as it can possibly be!

Robert is a Professional Golf Tutor who teaches beginner golfers how to play golf. He also shares his knowledge online to golfers looking to get a lower golf handicap through Online Golf Lessons, Golf Tips, and Golf Tuition.

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These days, there are people from a variety of backgrounds who enjoy the game of golf, both as a sport to be involved in and as a game to be enjoyed as an observer. Golf has grown to be one of the most popular hobbies and you can find golf courses and golf enthusiasts in all parts of the globe. There are many fans who first became interested in the sport through watching the masters like Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods. While very few people will ever be able to compete with a Woods or a Nicklaus, they can still enjoy improving their game and cutting their strokes by taking advantage of golf training and equipment.

While the vast majority of golfers will probably never feel that playing a perfect round of golf comes easy to them or becomes effortless, with patience and practice almost anyone can get to the point where they feel confident and might even make that elusive hole-in-one. At the very least, with the proper training they might discover that they are able to make par more consistently and even have more holes that they can birdie or eagle.

A great many people decide to take up the hobby of golf because of friends who encourage them, because of opportunities to mingle with those friends while enjoying a round of golf, or simply because they want an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy the great out of doors. No matter why they got started, most everyone also wants to feel that they are always improving their game. Buying quality golf training accessories is a good way to make sure that happens.

Whether you decided to pick up the game of golf after watching a professional tournament and found yourself inspired by the play, or because some buddies encouraged you to join them on one of their annual golf trips, the chances are high that you could stand to improve your game to some degree or another. The best way to do that is to seek out professional training from a golf pro giving golfing lessons or pick up some of the many golf instruction and training tools that you can find these days to help improve your game and make you a better player.

Buying golf training aids is usually the simplest way to improve your game and it is also a less expensive than signing up for golfing lessons with a pro. There are also many different online golf tips that can help you improve your golf swing, golf slice, golf swing plane and golf swing speed, and get better at hitting the ball squarely so it stays on the fairway and out of the rough.

A simple piece of golfing equipment is braces for your back and wrists that can help support a good posture and a proper swing. You will find that even a slight improvement in your stance, posture, swing or follow through can result in a better score. Over time, as you continue improving these small areas of your play, you will find that these little improvements can end up having a big impact on your game, especially if you are consistent in your practice and patient with yourself.

Once you have tried the simpler and basic golfing accessories to help improve your game, you might want to then expand your efforts and make use of a golf training course on video or get started on those golfing lessons from the local pro. Whichever method you choose will probably depend on your budget and your schedule. Many people like the convenience of the DVD course because they can use it whenever they have some spare time, rather than scheduling a series of lessons with a professional instructor.

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Are you new to the golf game? Do you want to know how to improve your game? Check out these basic golf tips to help you feel more confident on the green, and give you the skills necessary to excel in the game of golf.

When you first start searching the web for basic golf tips you will come across sites offering golf gear at discount prices. Some will offer top brands but that have been used. My first golf tip is to seriously consider these when you are just starting out. A set of official Callaway used golf clubs will cost approximately half that of a new set. When you are just starting out this makes a lot of sense. Not everyone takes to golf and if you don’t at least you won’t be stuck with an expensive set of clubs in your basement.

Basic golf tip number 2 is to subscribe to a couple of the golf magazines. Magazines like Golf Tips Magazine and Golf Magazine come packed with useful tips for both the beginner and the seasoned amateur. You will get tons of useful info from them over the coming years and it tends to sink in better when in print.

Basic golf tips number 3 is to be flexible. If you let yourself be a little more limber when you’re playing golf, you can get the most out of your time on the green, and can increase your golf skills quicker because you will be more relaxed

Basic golf tips number 4 is get your positioning correct. The most ideal position for most golfers, no matter what the skill level is to have the left arm bent and the left foot up. Trying to keep the legs or arms too straight can cause injury and shorten the time you’re able to play golf, and could interfere with the direction your golf ball will go in.

Basic golf tips number 5 is to take some time to learn golf rules. A basic grasp of the rules means you won’t fall foul to any misunderstandings on the course.

Your final golf tip is to sign up with a pro for a couple of lessons. It really will be money well spent and you don’t need more than 2 or 3 to get your grip and swing set up. Then, once you have played for a while you can go back to him for lessons on improving your game. Things like chipping and bunker shots taught from a pro will cut a few shots off your round. That’s later though, as a beginner you should see a pro because if you start corectly your game can only improve but start with the wrong grip/swing etc. and it will be a nightmare to correct 6 months down the line.

Carry on searching the web for more online golf tips because there are tons out there.

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Avoid Weight Transfer and What To Do After Impact

A pitch or “Golf Pitch Shot” is a shot played with a highly lofted club (pitching wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge) that is designed to go a short distance with a high flight path. Golf Pitch Shots are usually played into the green, typically from 40-50 yards and closer. It’s easy to picture a pitch shot when it is contrasted with the chip or chip shot. A chip shot is played from much closer to the green and the ball is in the air only a short (1/3) amount of time; the point is to get the ball onto the surface of the green and let it roll (2/3) toward the cup. Most of a chip shot is roll. A pitch shot, on the other hand, is in the air for most (2/3) of its distance, with much less roll (1/3) once it hits the ground.

If your Golf Pitch Shot method is not correct it becomes very difficult to generate enough air time. If you are someone who is sick of topping, grounding and sculling when you pitch, you will really benefit from this information.

Some of the typical issues amateurs have with their Golf Pitch Shots include:

1. Topping the ball – A shot in which the golfer very nearly swings over the ball, with impact between club and ball occurring near the crown of the golf ball.
2. Grounding – A shot in which the clubhead hits the ground to far behind the ball.
3. Sculling – To “skull” the ball, or to hit a “skulled shot,” means to contact the ball with the leading edge of the iron. On a skulled shot, the leading edge hits the ball near the ball’s middle, sending the ball screaming off on a low trajectory with little or no spin.

The primary thing to remember for the Golf Pitch Shot is

A Low Follow-Through = Maximum Airtime

Most amateurs say that they are trying to follow-through high after impact so that their golf pitch shots will go up in the air. However, topping, grounding and sculling are often the result of a high follow through after impact (forcing hitting the ball during the up swing).

Setting up to the golf ball just like you were going to chip will get you half way there.

1. Position the golf ball in the middle of your stance. Keeping the ball in the middle of your stance will provide more consistent impact. Placing the ball too far forward in your stance will have you topping the ball, hitting the ball thin or pulling it to the left. Conversely, having the ball too far back will cause you to top the ball, shank it and push it to the right.
2. For right handed golfers, 75% of your weight should be on your left foot. This makes sure that you are hitting down on the ball as opposed to hitting up. It is important to make sure that you keep your weight on your front foot during the back swing.
3. Grip down on the club to the end of the grip and point the grip end of the club to the middle of your left leg. When you grip down to the end of the grip you will make certain to have more control during impact. To eliminating topping and thin shots, try moving the grip part of the club further across your left leg which provides the necessary downward angle.

The back swing for the golf pitch shot is generally longer than your chip shots. To avoid transferring your weight, keep your weight on your left leg. As the golf club starts to swing down towards the ground, be sure you follow thru low to the ground after impact. You want to feel as though you chopped the back of the ball with the club head.

Golf can be a healthy and rewarding game when you learn some simple and basic techniques. The cause of most golfer’s frustration is the fact that they take the game for granted and think it is easy. They watch a golf tournament on TV and say “I can do that!” They believe that because the ball isn’t moving that it is easy to hit. It’s not until they pick up a club and try it that they realize that not everyone is a natural golfer.

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This Week In Review

We found these great Golf Tips blog posts. You might want to link to them and take a look:

• 10 Tips To Save Money On Golf – golf_kid_early1.jpg This is a guest post by Double Eagle over at @ Life in the Rough. Life in the Rough is a golf blog. One of the best in my opinion. A good place to visit if you are looking to learn a few things about golf or drop aa …
• The Simple Way To Improving Your Golf Swing – To make your golf swing and for a better golf game out on the golf course, check out our excellent resources and golf tips. Don’t reprint this exact article. Instead, reprint a free unique content version of this same article.

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