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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Buying a Golf Cart 101

Walking at a golf course may be very tiring at times; and for that reason we utilize the great invention of a golf cart, a small vehicle designed to initially carry two people and their golf clubs or equipment around the whole golf course area.

Nowadays, golf carts come in so many varieties, and they are even used generally for other purposes to transport small number of passengers between short distances at slow speeds like at airport terminals.

How important are they?

First, it saves our physical energy, and secondly; it’s more efficient and faster than walking. These are the two main reasons behind this success of this vehicle. A golf cart is basically something that lessens your burden under the hot sun, from carrying around your heavy equipment from one hole to another and other places around the course.

Some people prefer buying their own golf carts and bring it over to the golf course every time they go. Sometimes you can even see up to 200 golf carts parked at the course, and the number is growing everyday.

Not stopping there, these golf carts are widely used as an official form of transport by many people around their neighborhood and to shop around. Even college children are driving these small vehicles to school and college.

Buying a golf cart nowadays is practically so easy, since it has become a famous form of transportation. You can get a modest one for just $1500. And better still, driving a golf cart is extremely economical, because it costs only about a cent per ten miles to operate.

A golf cart is also far cheaper than a car to maintain and repair. This is the main reason why many people are going for this vehicle, especially college and university students, and not just the golfers.

Moreover, just like car, a golf cart is also modifiable. Some posh golfers like their carts to look classic, while some others want them contemporary, and such modifications are pretty affordable as well.

There are many types of golf cart accessories such as racing-style aluminum pedal kits, 3D camouflage, and classic wooden steering wheels that will make the golf cart look more trendy than a plain one. Basically, there are three main famous manufacturers of golf carts in the U.S; Yamaha, EZ Go, and Club, and each one of them have their own lines of enhancement parts or modifying kits.

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Sunday, September 10, 2006

Improve Golf Drives News Roundup

To improve your golf drive, you would do well to heed the latest news on driving:

Fucigna Wins SWC And Division IV Tourneys
Westport-News, CT - 8 Sep 2006
... I credit Rich Lanigan immensely for improving my game ... Weston has been a powerhouse in golf, thus making ... Following his drives, Fucigna shows his proficiency with ...
Seemann continues success; Viator sets record
Chicago Daily Herald (subscription), IL - 7 Sep 2006
... tournaments this year, and Wednesday he carded a match-low 38 at Schaumburg Golf Club as ... My drives are coming around, and my short game is improving.”. ...
Aquiningoc sets club net record
Saipan Tribune, Micronesia - 4 Sep 2006
... 61 by carding a sterling 59 at the Talafofo golf course ... Ben Duenas therefore was named September Ace after improving on the ... Both won $40 for their long drives. ...
Landscape Shifts As Families Flock To Loudoun
Washington Post, United States - 3 Sep 2006
... any of [the] three when it comes to improving school facilities ... Terri Pla, 34, drives just 15 minutes to her job ... school, a Food Lion, two other golf courses, a ...
Sjodin must improve her short game
Tulsa World (subscription), OK - 6 Sep 2006
... Sjodin's drives only find the fairway two-thirds of the time. ... Golf brings struggles to any player. ... I have to keep it that way and keep improving my short game. ...


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Sunday, August 27, 2006

Checking Out Your Golf Swing

Golf can be a relaxing pastime and sport that provides the benefits of getting exercise, enjoying the outdoors, and relieving stress. However, if you are serious about the game and have trouble with your golf swing, the basic fundamental of the sport, your stress level will negate all the other benefits associated with golfing.

Stance

Everything built well begins with a solid foundation. Your golf swing is no different. Therefore, when beginning to analyze your golf swing start by focusing on your stance.

With golf club in hand take your normal stance and approach the ball as if you are going to take your swing. Then lay your driver down so that the shaft is touching the toes of your left and right shoe. This will reveal the direction of your feet in relationship to the pin that you are driving the ball towards.

If the golf club is not directly pointing towards the pin or your target adjust the shaft of the club accordingly. Then reposition your feet so that the toes are touching the shaft of the club.

The next part of your stance addresses your shoulders and hips. They too should be completely in-line or parallel with the golf club lying at your feet.

With this in mind, pick up your golf club and practice a few swings keeping your shoulders and hips parallel to that imaginary line there at the base of your toes. Your golf swing should always reflect this rule of being parallel to the imaginary line directed towards your target.

Swing

The second step in analyzing your golf swing is taking note of the swing itself. Of particular help may be the assistance of a golfing partner to help you with the analyzing of your form.

The first part of your golf swing to study is the bringing of the club back to its uppermost position. The actual start of the swing should be even in nature and fluid. Additionally, while your club is on the backward portion of the swing and overhead, hesitate for a very slight moment.

Following that slight hesitation let your downward golf swing flow in the same even nature towards the ball. It is important to remember that speed and forcefulness are not characteristics of a good golf swing.

Additionally, take note of your downward golf swing beginning from this upward position. Do you keep your wrists straight or is there a hint of wrist movement? It is recommended that the movement of the wrists should take place just as the golf club is horizontal to the ground.

Contact

Thirdly, in analyzing your golf swing, when your club makes contact with the golf ball it is important to remember that you are not playing baseball. The power to drive the golf ball should not be drawn from your arms and shoulders. The drive given to the ball should be drawn from your entire upper body as well as your legs. Also, remember to follow the path of your golf club that was lying at your feet to position your stance. Your golf swing should stay parallel with the shaft of that club that was directed towards your target.

Follow Through

The last critical element in analyzing your golf swing is swinging through the drive. It is important when you have made contact with the ball that you continue for an additional five to six inches following in parallel the imaginary path of the golf club laying on the ground.

Finally, complete the swing with that same fluid motion bringing the golf club to the opposite side of the body and above the head. Good luck!


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Monday, August 07, 2006

Tune Up Your Custom Golf Cart!

Many golfers use golf carts because they are the best way to get around the course without expending undue energy carrying your clubs down the fairway. Now you can tee off in style with your very own custom golf cart, designed just the way you want it.

Many golf cart shops now offer custom golf carts as part of their inventory. Customizing your cart can be something as simple as adding a windshield or a cell phone holder or it can be as elaborate as making your golf cart look like a monster truck. But at the end, it all comes down to how much you want to spend.

Inexpensive Accessories

For little money, you can add a few accessories to your custom golf cart to make it more personal and convenient. Some of the most common of the inexpensive accessories include adding light kits so that you can see in very little light, adding extra drink holders to help you keep cool under the bright sun, adding extra seating, or even adding a hard or soft top to your cart to protect you in less than favorable weather.

Luxury Golf Carts

For a little more money, you can make a custom golf cart made that truly reflects your attitude, your personality and your love for the game. Some luxury golf cart shops will design a golf cart for you that replicates famous, albeit expensive, automobiles. Some of the more common luxury carts include Hummers, Vipers, Lamborghinis and Ferraris.

A custom golf cart will not improve your game but it will cause quite a buzz around you. The one thing a custom golf cart will do is make you get noticed. Everyone will want to know where you got your cart, how much it cost and how they can get one of their very own. It’s completely up to you if you want to share that information or not - after all, what’s a custom golf cart if everyone has one just like it!

A custom golf cart is made specifically for you, reflects you and your love of the game of golf. It costs a little bit extra money but many say the money is worth it because a custom cart makes the game of golf, which you enjoy so much, just that much more enjoyable.

So, from now on, don’t carry your clubs across the green, travel in style in a custom golf cart, made just for you.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Four Helpful Tips to Improving Your Golf Game

Nothing quite matches the feeling of driving a golf ball hundreds of feet down the middle of the fairway or sinking a difficult putt in one-stroke. However, these consistent aspects to the game of golf do not just happen. Improving your golf game is a process. Here are four helpful tips to improving your golf game: goals, equipment, practice and attitude.

Goals

As with anything else it is important to have goals and your golf game is no different. Obviously, the over all goal is to improve your entire golf game. However, consider breaking down that overall goal into sub goals.

For example concentrate on a particular aspect of your golf game such as your drive, putting, hitting from a sand trap, etc. In addition, make your goals challenging yet achievable. For example, when on the driving range, concentrate one session on distance and another session on correcting that “slice" you may have. Challenge yourself in these sessions and when your drive goes 10 feet further or you only “slice” the ball twice, reward your efforts and achievements.

Equipment

The right tool for the job at hand is always the rule of success and it is no different for your golf game. Your golfing tools are your clubs and can only be the right tool if they fit you as a golfer.

Important aspects of your golf clubs that should be assessed include the lie, length and loft. Additionally, there are many new features and designs of golf clubs to enhance your golf game. Some of these features include shafts made from graphite or drivers made from titanium. A golf shaft made from light weight graphite may provide additional speed to the golf swing of an expert golfer in process. Additionally, a titanium driver may provide added distance to that opening golf drive.

Practice

Practice, practice, practice is an integral part of being successful in any endeavor. Improvements in your golf game will benefit from as much practice as you can provide.

It goes without saying that sessions on the driving range and putting greens can be very valuable in lowering your handicap and taking strokes off of your game. Also, it is helpful in practicing your golf game to watch other golfers as they practice and play.

Attitude

Attitude goes along way in improving your golf game. Although this is a competitive sport it is important to remember that it is just a game. A good attitude would reflect that view of this sport and turn “slices”, missed putts, water hazards, etc. into opportunities used to improve your golf game. Also, remember, that this is a great way to receive physical exercise and enjoy the outdoors.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Improve Golf Game

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