D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Club, the Bridgeport owned, 36-hole layout that's located on the border of the Park City in Fairfield, has been around a lot longer than most municipal golf courses in and around our area.
"The Wheel" -- as it's called by old-timers -- and now is being used as a logo, was established in 1932. By comparison, courses like Oak Hills in Norwalk, Sterling Farms in Stamford and Smith-Richardson in Fairfield were without a divot until the mid-to-late 60s.
It was on the afternoon of June 16 that I traveled to the Bridgeport municipal course and picked up a ticket to play 18 holes with a riding cart.
Before getting started, I remembered the course was one of the few that remained open all year through thick and thin in the old days -- at least you could always play The Wheel on days when the temperature dropped below 40 degrees and the rain and snow kept golfers away from most other courses, which would close.
It had been a few years since I played Fairchild, but i didn't fail to remember its hilly terrain. Unless you're young and vigorous, I wouldn't recommend walking -- and that goes for both courses, the Black and the Red.
A handful of golfers were putting on the large practice green outside the clubhouse when I arrived. I didn't bother to work on my putting and, although I had heard there was a driving range down the path, I decided to forgo practice balls as well (in my case it rarely helps.)
I had been unsuccessful in my attempts to obtain a tee time for this piece, so, eventually I wandered up to the starter in the hope of joining up with a local threesome (who might share their "local knowledge" with me.) I got lucky.
The starter put me together with three Bridgeport area residents who play the course more or less regularly. Curtis Wilson, Billy Washington, "Popsey" and I made our introductions and we headed for the first tee on the 6,559-yard Black course, universally considered the better conditioned of the city's two side-by-side courses.
As we stepped onto the tee, I was pleased to see a flower arrangement that hadn't been there before, and, looking around, it was clear there had been a number of recent improvements. Even as golfers plied their way around the course, workmen could be seen cutting and trimming and doing routine maintenance.
Hole No. 1 is a slight dogleg from the tee and appears to be pretty uncomplicated as long as you stay away from that big tree on the left and the woods that seem to infringe on the the fairway from the right not far from the driving range.
I was delighted when I struck a solid drive off the 351-yard hole (middle tee), but it soon became clear I was out of my league. All three of my playing partners hit their shots so hard I thought they'd knocked the covers off, or at least knocked their balls out-of-round -- even if the drives weren't all straight down the middle.
For "weekend golfers" the first hole is always toughest, after all we haven't hit 300 balls a day all week the way pros do. Nevertheless, we got through the first hole without embarrassing ourselves and meandered over to the second tee ready to do battle with the rest of the course.
My partners invited me to join them in a little game of skins, but, fortunately, I was wise enough to decline (I would have lost my shirt.)
You need a solid drive off the second tee if you expect to reach the crest of the hill and roll down far enough to get a flat lie (My drive stayed on top.) If you get out there, it's just a short iron to the green. The third hole is a 125-yard short iron with a bunker short and right and -- Watch out! -- a huge downhill plunge along the left side that you'd better avoid.
If you hope to get a good look at the green with your second shot on the par 4 fourth hole, you need to drill your tee shot long and straight. A grove of trees on the left catches many a ball, so you'd be a lot safer staying a bit to the right.
The next four holes are among the best layouts anywhere. A short fifth hole calls for a drive over an outcropping of trees on the left or straight down the middle and, on the 411-yard sixth, you would be well advised to keep away from the left side all the way down and, on your drive, avoid that bunker with the big magnet in it. By the way, don't overshoot this green.
The seventh is a great 212-yard par 3 from a tee that so elevated it's almost as high as the hole is long, or at least it seems so. On the 451-yard eighth hole, you work your way up the longest hill you'll ever want to see (or walk up) on a golf course.
If you hit a solid shot from the ninth tee, you'll want to avoid that nasty old tree that blocks innumerable wayward pulls or hooks. But the hole can't be all that tough; I parred it myself.
After a brief stop for hot dogs and soda at the Twin Links Restaurant, a nice little place with lots of seats -- and even an outdoor patio -- we headed for the 10th tee. My playing partners were a bit nonplussed to find out from the starter that four slow groups had just gone off the 10th.
It's not uncommon at "The Wheel" for groups to switch courses in midstream, especially from Black to Red, so when this friendly group decided to switch to the Red course, I went along for the ride. Even so, I knew I would miss some interesting golf holes on the Black course, especially the signature 10th, a 408-yard layout from an elevated tee and the recently redesigned 508-yard 16th that demands a long, straight drive down the fairway and a tough shot to an elevated green.
The front nine on the Red course was always the stepchild of the Black course, so I was pleased when the condition of the course, except for the numerous chewed up tees, turned out far better than I had thought. The greens are in good shape and relatively true. And the Red presents a challenge similar to that of the Black. You won't find too many "easy" holes on either course.
On the first hole of the 3,568-yard Red course, you drive from still another elevated tee to a flat area only to have a second shot up and over a steep hill to a flat green. Except for the tee, you generally have a good lie on the fairways. You head back up the hill on the ninth hole -- that is, after a severe dogleg from the tee where you're hitting into the hill. The back nine on the Red course, as I recall, has some interesting layouts as well.
It is my understanding that the city of Bridgeport, through its board of park commissioners, has a long-term lease on the Fairfield property and National Fairways has a contract to run the facility.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Sterling Farms Has a Private Club Air
When you stand on the first tee at Sterling Farms Golf Club, one of Stamford's two 18-hole municipal layouts, you get the feeling you're about to play a private course.
Behind you, on the other side of the ticket office and cart shack, the more agile populace compete on six tennis courts while, to your right, golfers try to perfect their putting strokes on a small practice green outside the pro shop.
Further to the right, past the ninth hole and across the parking lot,is a vastly improved and always packed green-carpeted driving range, where hackers and low-handicapped golfers alike take advantage of the 25 stalls to warm up.
I had arrived early for my 12:33 p.m. tee off time on a recent Friday so I could get acquainted with my playing partners -- Patricia McGrath, a Stamford Golf Authority member, Don Hill and Rose Palladino, three Stamford residents. I hoped they could show me the ropes to the 5,922-yard course (from the White tees.)
On the way in from Newfield Avenue, I took note of the two restaurants on the course. The Fairway at Sterling that features fine dining and the Tenth Tee Grill, where golfers can sit and enjoy a sandwich or hot dog and a cup of coffee before, during or after a round of golf.
As I gazed down the first fairway, driver in hand, I was disappointed to see that the old battered tree that for years had challenged golfers by overhanging the fairway was gone, a victim of too many stray golf balls. In its place stands a grove of small trees.
The first hole is a short, easy par 4 (easy, that is, if you don't top your tee shot the way I did) that calls for a long iron or wood down a narrow fairway followed by a short-iron down a steep incline to a relatively flat, unguarded green.
Stepping onto the second tee is a genuine treat. This hole is one of the best -- on a course that can boast more than a few really nice layouts, where the fairways are well manicured, the greens are fair and true, and the challenges are substantial for us weekend hackers.
A 499-yard downhill par 5 demands a good drive from an elevated tee with out-of-bounds on the left, trees on the right, and a strategically placed bunker on the left side of a fairway that doglegs left-to-right. If you're out far enough on your drive, you can try to go over a small watery channel to reach the green; otherwise, you need to lay up, use a short to mid-iron and avoid the bunkers guarding the greens, front left and middle right.
The third hole is a short par 4 that requires a straight, but not long, drive and short iron, avoiding the out-of-bounds on the left and water on the right, if you're short.
My playing partners informed me that the really long hitters still cut the dogleg on the 333-yard fourth hole, but for most of us it's a medium iron over a drainage ditch and uphill to the green. The fifth hole is a nice, 198-yard par 3 from an elevated tee to a green guarded by water long and to the left.
The par 5 sixth, Sterling Farm's signature hole, is only 415 yards, but it's up a steep hill that rises dramatically over the last 100 yards to a green whose surface is not visible from the fairway.
I was particularly glad that I was riding a cart as we worked our way up the sixth, and McGrath informed me that a study by The Northeast Golf Company commissioned by the golf authority offers a complete, hole-by-hole enhancement plan that will be used as a guide to changes in the course as funds become available. The plan suggests dramatic changes in the sixth hole, from tee to green. (I hope they know what they're doing!)
The last three holes on the front nine comprise a challenging dogleg right from an elevated tee (seventh); a straightforward, uphill long iron or wood to the eighth hole, and a longish, uphill fun-to-play par 4 ninth that takes you back to the clubhouse (just aim for the American flag.)
Hill and Palladino, accustomed to playing only nine holes, said their goodbyes and after a quick snack at the grill, McGrath and I mounted the 10th tee to attack the back nine. It begins down a steep hill -- dreaded by those among us who tend to hook the ball because the building that houses the grill, on the left, seems to jump out at you.
The 11th runs along the valley where you hit from an elevated tee (or a challenging new back tee) to a flagt fairway. The green is guarded by a ditch that catches more than a few short shots. Then you work your way back uphill on the 12th, trying to skim the left side (or drawing it into the hill) while avoiding the trees on the right.
The 13th is a long par 5 dogleg to the right that requires a long drive to reach the bend before working your way uphill to the green.
The last five holes are a pure delight. On the 14th you drive from yet another elevated tee down a hill to a flat surface, or, if you're really long, you may want to cut the dogleg left by landing on the narrow fairway between two ponds. It's a routine second shot to the green.
After a 140-yard, uphill shot to the 15th green, lyou hit from the last of the elevated tees on the 16th to a flat area, staying away from the old cemetery, then it's an easy pitch to a slightly elevated green. The 17th is a challenging, 217-yard par 3 guarded by a large tree on the right, another on the left, and a greenside bunker on the right.
The 465-yard par five 18th, where a large tree used to frustrate quite a few hackers, plays really long for everyone but the longest hitters, but it's a great hole that runs parallel to Newfield Avenue.
Walking off the 18th, I bid adieu to McGrath and pledged that the next time I wouldn't wait so long before trying my luck again at Sterling (if I can save up the out-of-town greens fee.)
Manager Paul Grillo, a Norwalker, says that 70,000 rounds a year are played on the course, now in its 26th year -- about 15 percent of that out-of-towners.
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Behind you, on the other side of the ticket office and cart shack, the more agile populace compete on six tennis courts while, to your right, golfers try to perfect their putting strokes on a small practice green outside the pro shop.
Further to the right, past the ninth hole and across the parking lot,is a vastly improved and always packed green-carpeted driving range, where hackers and low-handicapped golfers alike take advantage of the 25 stalls to warm up.
I had arrived early for my 12:33 p.m. tee off time on a recent Friday so I could get acquainted with my playing partners -- Patricia McGrath, a Stamford Golf Authority member, Don Hill and Rose Palladino, three Stamford residents. I hoped they could show me the ropes to the 5,922-yard course (from the White tees.)
On the way in from Newfield Avenue, I took note of the two restaurants on the course. The Fairway at Sterling that features fine dining and the Tenth Tee Grill, where golfers can sit and enjoy a sandwich or hot dog and a cup of coffee before, during or after a round of golf.
As I gazed down the first fairway, driver in hand, I was disappointed to see that the old battered tree that for years had challenged golfers by overhanging the fairway was gone, a victim of too many stray golf balls. In its place stands a grove of small trees.
The first hole is a short, easy par 4 (easy, that is, if you don't top your tee shot the way I did) that calls for a long iron or wood down a narrow fairway followed by a short-iron down a steep incline to a relatively flat, unguarded green.
Stepping onto the second tee is a genuine treat. This hole is one of the best -- on a course that can boast more than a few really nice layouts, where the fairways are well manicured, the greens are fair and true, and the challenges are substantial for us weekend hackers.
A 499-yard downhill par 5 demands a good drive from an elevated tee with out-of-bounds on the left, trees on the right, and a strategically placed bunker on the left side of a fairway that doglegs left-to-right. If you're out far enough on your drive, you can try to go over a small watery channel to reach the green; otherwise, you need to lay up, use a short to mid-iron and avoid the bunkers guarding the greens, front left and middle right.
The third hole is a short par 4 that requires a straight, but not long, drive and short iron, avoiding the out-of-bounds on the left and water on the right, if you're short.
My playing partners informed me that the really long hitters still cut the dogleg on the 333-yard fourth hole, but for most of us it's a medium iron over a drainage ditch and uphill to the green. The fifth hole is a nice, 198-yard par 3 from an elevated tee to a green guarded by water long and to the left.
The par 5 sixth, Sterling Farm's signature hole, is only 415 yards, but it's up a steep hill that rises dramatically over the last 100 yards to a green whose surface is not visible from the fairway.
I was particularly glad that I was riding a cart as we worked our way up the sixth, and McGrath informed me that a study by The Northeast Golf Company commissioned by the golf authority offers a complete, hole-by-hole enhancement plan that will be used as a guide to changes in the course as funds become available. The plan suggests dramatic changes in the sixth hole, from tee to green. (I hope they know what they're doing!)
The last three holes on the front nine comprise a challenging dogleg right from an elevated tee (seventh); a straightforward, uphill long iron or wood to the eighth hole, and a longish, uphill fun-to-play par 4 ninth that takes you back to the clubhouse (just aim for the American flag.)
Hill and Palladino, accustomed to playing only nine holes, said their goodbyes and after a quick snack at the grill, McGrath and I mounted the 10th tee to attack the back nine. It begins down a steep hill -- dreaded by those among us who tend to hook the ball because the building that houses the grill, on the left, seems to jump out at you.
The 11th runs along the valley where you hit from an elevated tee (or a challenging new back tee) to a flagt fairway. The green is guarded by a ditch that catches more than a few short shots. Then you work your way back uphill on the 12th, trying to skim the left side (or drawing it into the hill) while avoiding the trees on the right.
The 13th is a long par 5 dogleg to the right that requires a long drive to reach the bend before working your way uphill to the green.
The last five holes are a pure delight. On the 14th you drive from yet another elevated tee down a hill to a flat surface, or, if you're really long, you may want to cut the dogleg left by landing on the narrow fairway between two ponds. It's a routine second shot to the green.
After a 140-yard, uphill shot to the 15th green, lyou hit from the last of the elevated tees on the 16th to a flat area, staying away from the old cemetery, then it's an easy pitch to a slightly elevated green. The 17th is a challenging, 217-yard par 3 guarded by a large tree on the right, another on the left, and a greenside bunker on the right.
The 465-yard par five 18th, where a large tree used to frustrate quite a few hackers, plays really long for everyone but the longest hitters, but it's a great hole that runs parallel to Newfield Avenue.
Walking off the 18th, I bid adieu to McGrath and pledged that the next time I wouldn't wait so long before trying my luck again at Sterling (if I can save up the out-of-town greens fee.)
Manager Paul Grillo, a Norwalker, says that 70,000 rounds a year are played on the course, now in its 26th year -- about 15 percent of that out-of-towners.
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Oak Hills - Jewel in Norwalk
A foursome was just teeing up on the signature 13th hole at Oak Hills Golf Course as I turned off Fillow Street recently and made my way up Charles S. Marshall Drive to a crowded parking lot at Norwalk's "crown jewel."
It was a sunny, mild, spring day and I was looking forward to joining three Norwalk (Conn. ) old-timers to try to tame the 18-hole, 5,920-yard course (that's from the white (middle) tees. It's 6,307 from the blues.
As I approached the area where players drop off their clubs before parking their cars, I noticed there was no longer a practice area where golfers could hit their golf balls against a target. The two practice greens were still there, however, and I found out later they are used alternately on odd-and-even days. More importantly -- for us chow hounds -- there was a small food cart adjacent to the putting greens offering such fare as hot dogs, soda, candy and coffee.
I dutifully arrived 15 minutes before my 12:42 tee time, as required by the starter, recalling that, in the late '60s, I was a member of the Norwalk Jaycees when that civic organization played a small role in supporting the creation of the city's only public golf course. I first played the course in the early '70s, when the old Oak Hills Commission was almost psychotic about the possibility of anything going wrong because of a scandal that occurred back then surrounding it first chairman, having something to do with a lawnmower and criminal charges that didn't pan out.
Things seem a lot more relaxed and friendly these days. I was thinking along those lines when I met and shook hands with my playing partners for the day: Frank Lapolla, Ed Seferian and Don Shanks. We agreed to play the white (not so demanding) tees. As it turned out, it was a really good decision, based on the way we played that day.
Anyone who's ever played Oak Hills has to be aware that making a good score for the day often depends on how well you do on the first six holes -- they're all pretty short and if you can finesse them without landing in the two ponds and escaping out-of-bounds, you're off to a great start. If you're not on the ball, however, you may feel like walking home instead of past the pro shop on your way to the seventh tee.
Our foursome had a little (?) trouble getting started. The first hole isn't really tough if you play a decent long iron or three wood. But you have to remember there's no warm-up area at Oak Hills -- and the first six holes call for finesse, not power.
Frank and Ed and Don outplayed me on Hole No. 1, but I may have outwitted them by taking a riding cart (they were walking, dragging their clubs.) You may have difficulty remembering how you played the first hole at Oak Hills, but, if you're walking, you're not likely to forget dragging those clubs up that humongous hill en route to the second tee.
The second hole, a par 4, is only 295 yards from the whites, but weekend golfers (that's us duffers to the uninitiated) have a demanding second shot to a small, elevated green. That's probably why the hole is followed by a particularly easy, 109-yard par 3 (This hole was definitely carved out to soothe the egos of those bruised by the second hole, even though there's a tiny pond that collects golf balls from many poor souls.)
The par 4 fourth hole runs from an elevated tee down the fairway to an elevated green. Nothing complicated. The fifth hole, a par 3, 174-yard shot over a big pond is fun if you miss the water that protects three sides of the green. The sixth hole, a short par 4, also requires a tee shot over water and then meanders past some overhanging tree limbs to an elevated green.
On the seventh tee, your main objective may very well be not to hit anybody around the snack bar up the hill and to the right, near the 10th tee. Then it's a challenging second shot, for most of us, from the top of the hill to a green on the left side (I'm not going to mention those big hitters who drive it down the hill in pitiching iron range.)
Most golfers, I think, are genuinely happy to reach the eighth tee: For some of us, it's as if we were just starting the round because finally, for the first time, you can whale away with a driver and forget trying to finesse the darn ball. Same thing for the ninth and 10th holes.
The ninth is by far the toughest hole for us short hitters, a 440-yard par 4 more like a par 5 for us. There's also a risk of hitting one of those power lines that run through portions of the course -- as happened to one of my partners the day we played. The frustrating thing is that the ball never hits the wires unless you've hit one of your best shots.
I grabbed a hamburger and Yoo Hoo at the shack at the 10th tee, but my walking partners played on without any refreshments.
The back nine, like the front, is a par 36, also with two nice par threes and two wicked par 5's. The 10th is a long (528-yard) par 5; the 11th is a short par 4 dogleg left, the 12th a long, interesting par 5 (501 yards), the 13th is a 154-yard par 3 that long ago, I remember, was only about 90 yards. The 14th hole is a challenging par 4 with another elevated green.
The signature 15th hole is fun to play. A small pond near the tee shouldn't come into play (so they say) and Charlie Marshall's drive runs along the entire left side of the fairway and catches more than a few balls. If that isn't bad enough, there are two bunkers on the left and short of the green and more water on the right.
The 16th and 17th, 342 and 336 yards respectively, are difficult par 4s for us hackers, particularly with that sunken ditch that runs between them. One of my partners said the 16th is the one that haunts him the most. By the way, it's on that level patch of land (level, that is, if you don't count the elevated green on the 16th) that the Oak Hills Authority plans to put a driving range. The 18th is a relatively easy par 4 that mercifully allows you to finish on a high note.
Between shots, my playing partners told me they weren't so much interested in the Authority's plans to build a driving range as they were in a sit-down restaurant where they could stop for a drink and a sandwich. The consensus was that some West Norwalk residents have been overreacting to the proposals.
Greens fees at Oak Hills are competitive with other muncipal courses in Fairfield County. Residents pay $14 on weekdays, $15 on weekends. If they want a riding cart, two partners usually share the $25 fee (plus $2 returnable deposit.) Guests (often out-of-towners) pay $32 weekdays and $37 weekends, plus the optional cart fee. Pull carts cost $3 plus a $1 deposit. The course is supported by fees and city money; ever since it was completed, state and federal money was neither sought nor received.
Members no longer have to wait for tee times in the early morning hours. They get their time a week in advance, and are required to pay the entire fee when the time is reserved. Weekday tee times are made a week in advance by telephone. For weekend times, there's a lottery, members show up Tuesdays at 7 for Saturdays and at 7:30 for Sundays.
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It was a sunny, mild, spring day and I was looking forward to joining three Norwalk (Conn. ) old-timers to try to tame the 18-hole, 5,920-yard course (that's from the white (middle) tees. It's 6,307 from the blues.
As I approached the area where players drop off their clubs before parking their cars, I noticed there was no longer a practice area where golfers could hit their golf balls against a target. The two practice greens were still there, however, and I found out later they are used alternately on odd-and-even days. More importantly -- for us chow hounds -- there was a small food cart adjacent to the putting greens offering such fare as hot dogs, soda, candy and coffee.
I dutifully arrived 15 minutes before my 12:42 tee time, as required by the starter, recalling that, in the late '60s, I was a member of the Norwalk Jaycees when that civic organization played a small role in supporting the creation of the city's only public golf course. I first played the course in the early '70s, when the old Oak Hills Commission was almost psychotic about the possibility of anything going wrong because of a scandal that occurred back then surrounding it first chairman, having something to do with a lawnmower and criminal charges that didn't pan out.
Things seem a lot more relaxed and friendly these days. I was thinking along those lines when I met and shook hands with my playing partners for the day: Frank Lapolla, Ed Seferian and Don Shanks. We agreed to play the white (not so demanding) tees. As it turned out, it was a really good decision, based on the way we played that day.
Anyone who's ever played Oak Hills has to be aware that making a good score for the day often depends on how well you do on the first six holes -- they're all pretty short and if you can finesse them without landing in the two ponds and escaping out-of-bounds, you're off to a great start. If you're not on the ball, however, you may feel like walking home instead of past the pro shop on your way to the seventh tee.
Our foursome had a little (?) trouble getting started. The first hole isn't really tough if you play a decent long iron or three wood. But you have to remember there's no warm-up area at Oak Hills -- and the first six holes call for finesse, not power.
Frank and Ed and Don outplayed me on Hole No. 1, but I may have outwitted them by taking a riding cart (they were walking, dragging their clubs.) You may have difficulty remembering how you played the first hole at Oak Hills, but, if you're walking, you're not likely to forget dragging those clubs up that humongous hill en route to the second tee.
The second hole, a par 4, is only 295 yards from the whites, but weekend golfers (that's us duffers to the uninitiated) have a demanding second shot to a small, elevated green. That's probably why the hole is followed by a particularly easy, 109-yard par 3 (This hole was definitely carved out to soothe the egos of those bruised by the second hole, even though there's a tiny pond that collects golf balls from many poor souls.)
The par 4 fourth hole runs from an elevated tee down the fairway to an elevated green. Nothing complicated. The fifth hole, a par 3, 174-yard shot over a big pond is fun if you miss the water that protects three sides of the green. The sixth hole, a short par 4, also requires a tee shot over water and then meanders past some overhanging tree limbs to an elevated green.
On the seventh tee, your main objective may very well be not to hit anybody around the snack bar up the hill and to the right, near the 10th tee. Then it's a challenging second shot, for most of us, from the top of the hill to a green on the left side (I'm not going to mention those big hitters who drive it down the hill in pitiching iron range.)
Most golfers, I think, are genuinely happy to reach the eighth tee: For some of us, it's as if we were just starting the round because finally, for the first time, you can whale away with a driver and forget trying to finesse the darn ball. Same thing for the ninth and 10th holes.
The ninth is by far the toughest hole for us short hitters, a 440-yard par 4 more like a par 5 for us. There's also a risk of hitting one of those power lines that run through portions of the course -- as happened to one of my partners the day we played. The frustrating thing is that the ball never hits the wires unless you've hit one of your best shots.
I grabbed a hamburger and Yoo Hoo at the shack at the 10th tee, but my walking partners played on without any refreshments.
The back nine, like the front, is a par 36, also with two nice par threes and two wicked par 5's. The 10th is a long (528-yard) par 5; the 11th is a short par 4 dogleg left, the 12th a long, interesting par 5 (501 yards), the 13th is a 154-yard par 3 that long ago, I remember, was only about 90 yards. The 14th hole is a challenging par 4 with another elevated green.
The signature 15th hole is fun to play. A small pond near the tee shouldn't come into play (so they say) and Charlie Marshall's drive runs along the entire left side of the fairway and catches more than a few balls. If that isn't bad enough, there are two bunkers on the left and short of the green and more water on the right.
The 16th and 17th, 342 and 336 yards respectively, are difficult par 4s for us hackers, particularly with that sunken ditch that runs between them. One of my partners said the 16th is the one that haunts him the most. By the way, it's on that level patch of land (level, that is, if you don't count the elevated green on the 16th) that the Oak Hills Authority plans to put a driving range. The 18th is a relatively easy par 4 that mercifully allows you to finish on a high note.
Between shots, my playing partners told me they weren't so much interested in the Authority's plans to build a driving range as they were in a sit-down restaurant where they could stop for a drink and a sandwich. The consensus was that some West Norwalk residents have been overreacting to the proposals.
Greens fees at Oak Hills are competitive with other muncipal courses in Fairfield County. Residents pay $14 on weekdays, $15 on weekends. If they want a riding cart, two partners usually share the $25 fee (plus $2 returnable deposit.) Guests (often out-of-towners) pay $32 weekdays and $37 weekends, plus the optional cart fee. Pull carts cost $3 plus a $1 deposit. The course is supported by fees and city money; ever since it was completed, state and federal money was neither sought nor received.
Members no longer have to wait for tee times in the early morning hours. They get their time a week in advance, and are required to pay the entire fee when the time is reserved. Weekday tee times are made a week in advance by telephone. For weekend times, there's a lottery, members show up Tuesdays at 7 for Saturdays and at 7:30 for Sundays.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
How to Stop Coming Over the Top in the Golf Swing
Many different people enjoy the sport of golf today. It's no longer for the rich and powerful, but rather a game which everyone enjoys. Whether it's the high-powered business associate or the weekend golfer who enjoys it only as a pastime or hobby. Whoever you are and however much you play, one thing is certain, you want to be the best golfer you can be. Part of this is learning how to improve your game and identify when you are "coming over the top", a common handicap which plagues many amateur golfers. Learn how to stop coming over the top in the golf swing and take back control to improve your game and get the end over your opponents.
Our physical body plays a huge part in the way we swing our club. It's all about being as powerful and efficient as we can, which can be an extremely complicated thing to execute, but once you get it down not so much. Many golfers are older in age and limited as to what they can do physically which of course effects their game, a perfect example of how our bodies have an impact on the game we play. As long as you do the proper exercises and take care of yourself by making sure your body is strong and flexible, then you will ensure a better golf game despite your age. Never let anyone tell you that you have to quit playing your best because of how old you are.
Exercising is the first step to taking care of yourself and improving your overall game. This isn't weight lifting or strenuous training of any sort, it's all about doing simple stretches to take care of the muscles needed in golfing on a regular basis. If you fail to do these exercises regularly than you shouldn't do them at all because it completely defeats the purpose. To strengthen any muscle in your body it must pushed and exercised on a regular basis, not just when you feel like it. You are making an investment in your golf game by doing this as well as your overall health.
If you're struggling with your golf game, I completely understand how you feel!
It can be so frustrating watching ball after ball kick up sand as they land in the trap or make that familiar *splash* as they fall into the pond.
There are a lot of products online claiming to be able to help you improve your game. I've bought a whole bunch, and most of them SUCK!
I don't want to see golfers like you being suckered into wasting money on products that don't deliver on their promises (like I was!)
That's why I've hand picked and reviewed the 3 golf products that helped me improve my game more than any others, and I know they can do the same thing for you!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dave_Bronson
Our physical body plays a huge part in the way we swing our club. It's all about being as powerful and efficient as we can, which can be an extremely complicated thing to execute, but once you get it down not so much. Many golfers are older in age and limited as to what they can do physically which of course effects their game, a perfect example of how our bodies have an impact on the game we play. As long as you do the proper exercises and take care of yourself by making sure your body is strong and flexible, then you will ensure a better golf game despite your age. Never let anyone tell you that you have to quit playing your best because of how old you are.
Exercising is the first step to taking care of yourself and improving your overall game. This isn't weight lifting or strenuous training of any sort, it's all about doing simple stretches to take care of the muscles needed in golfing on a regular basis. If you fail to do these exercises regularly than you shouldn't do them at all because it completely defeats the purpose. To strengthen any muscle in your body it must pushed and exercised on a regular basis, not just when you feel like it. You are making an investment in your golf game by doing this as well as your overall health.
If you're struggling with your golf game, I completely understand how you feel!
It can be so frustrating watching ball after ball kick up sand as they land in the trap or make that familiar *splash* as they fall into the pond.
There are a lot of products online claiming to be able to help you improve your game. I've bought a whole bunch, and most of them SUCK!
I don't want to see golfers like you being suckered into wasting money on products that don't deliver on their promises (like I was!)
That's why I've hand picked and reviewed the 3 golf products that helped me improve my game more than any others, and I know they can do the same thing for you!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dave_Bronson
How to Get the Right Forearm on Plane in the Golf Swing - It's Easier Than You Think!
In golf there are so many different factors that can either force a golfer to win or lose, perform poorly or great. The key to a perfect game is understanding these factors and utilizing them to your advantage every time you go out on the green. Pro golfers and amateurs alike have questions about how they can improve their game and create a better winning streak for themselves. One of the most popular questions a golfer asks is how to get the right forearm on the plane in the golf swing. This is a critical part of golf, as there is so many, but key to winning and doing well.
First of all you'll want to know that you cannot achieve the proper forearm position if your right shoulder is restricted and won't turn in the appropriate way. When on plane your right forearm is in a unique position to hit the ball, placing the club in a great way to hit the ball and let it travel far in the downswing. When it comes to how accurately you hit the ball your body is everything, so you want to make sure it's able to do everything that is demanded of it. Because of this your main restriction is yourself, so make sure you are in shape. The real key to hitting a ball correctly is to make sure all of the muscles you use in hitting a ball are properly stretched and exercised. Most golfers miss this aspect of golfing.
It's happened time and time again, a golfer attempts to do a full backswing but his body just won't allow him. It's pointless to try if your body can't perform the tasks it needs to. This is key to hitting the ball correctly and to having a good game. And it's the same thing with your right forearm when you swing the club. To swing properly, your right shoulder should be externally rotating and allowing your forearm to be on the plane. It's important that you can perform this essential function in golf or else you're already sunk.
If you're struggling with your golf game, I completely understand how you feel!
It can be so frustrating watching ball after ball kick up sand as they land in the trap or make that familiar *splash* as they fall into the pond.
There are a lot of products online claiming to be able to help you improve your game. I've bought a whole bunch, and most of them SUCK!
I don't want to see golfers like you being suckered into wasting money on products that don't deliver on their promises (like I was!)
That's why I've hand picked and reviewed the 3 golf products that helped me improve my game more than any others, and I know they can do the same thing for you!
Click below to read my reviews of 3 top golf products
=> Read my reviews <=
Seriously, stop throwing your money away on products that simply don't work.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dave_Bronson
First of all you'll want to know that you cannot achieve the proper forearm position if your right shoulder is restricted and won't turn in the appropriate way. When on plane your right forearm is in a unique position to hit the ball, placing the club in a great way to hit the ball and let it travel far in the downswing. When it comes to how accurately you hit the ball your body is everything, so you want to make sure it's able to do everything that is demanded of it. Because of this your main restriction is yourself, so make sure you are in shape. The real key to hitting a ball correctly is to make sure all of the muscles you use in hitting a ball are properly stretched and exercised. Most golfers miss this aspect of golfing.
It's happened time and time again, a golfer attempts to do a full backswing but his body just won't allow him. It's pointless to try if your body can't perform the tasks it needs to. This is key to hitting the ball correctly and to having a good game. And it's the same thing with your right forearm when you swing the club. To swing properly, your right shoulder should be externally rotating and allowing your forearm to be on the plane. It's important that you can perform this essential function in golf or else you're already sunk.
If you're struggling with your golf game, I completely understand how you feel!
It can be so frustrating watching ball after ball kick up sand as they land in the trap or make that familiar *splash* as they fall into the pond.
There are a lot of products online claiming to be able to help you improve your game. I've bought a whole bunch, and most of them SUCK!
I don't want to see golfers like you being suckered into wasting money on products that don't deliver on their promises (like I was!)
That's why I've hand picked and reviewed the 3 golf products that helped me improve my game more than any others, and I know they can do the same thing for you!
Click below to read my reviews of 3 top golf products
=> Read my reviews <=
Seriously, stop throwing your money away on products that simply don't work.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dave_Bronson
Monday, October 20, 2008
Why You Should Pay Attention to the Physics of the Golf Swing
Golf is not a sport that you can master in just a matter of days. If you want to master the game, then you would have to be ready to exert the needed time, effort, patience, determination, and perseverance. You see, golf is not like majority of the sports, which concentrate more on the physical aspect. Golf is more of fluidity in motion, and this is very clear in the swing itself. So, if you really want to see significant improvement in your game, then you should pay attention to the physics of the golf swing.
At first bat, the game of golf would actually seem pretty easy to play. When you see professionals playing golf matches on TV, you cannot help but think to yourself, "Hey, I can do that, too!" There are even a lot of people who see the sport as all too simple, especially when compared to the more physical sports of basketball, football, and even tennis. Little do these people know that golf is just like any other game. There is still a certain science that has to be applied each time you take your stance for your shot. Just like the typical game of billiards or pool, mechanics, mathematics, and physics are involved with every shot you make.
Of course, you cannot expect to change the game's fundamental scientific principles because these are the principles behind the very game after all. All that can be done is to adjust certain aspects of the game, just like the way you would adjust certain variables a scientific equation would have. You do the necessary adjustments to make your game either easier or harder. Being the beginner, you would naturally make the adjustments to make it a whole lot easier.
So, how do you apply physics to the game? The success of your golf swing would surely have something to do with your own physical strength. This is because you can only hit your ball with just the strength that you are capable of. Physics enters the picture in the sense that your fulcrum would actually be your club when it is countered with your swing's motion and the power that comes with it. This power and motion actually comprise the torque that you can use in driving and directing the ball to where you want it to land.
In this aspect alone, the physics of the golf swing would surely be beneficial. Understand the concept behind this and you can certainly further your game.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sean_Bailey
At first bat, the game of golf would actually seem pretty easy to play. When you see professionals playing golf matches on TV, you cannot help but think to yourself, "Hey, I can do that, too!" There are even a lot of people who see the sport as all too simple, especially when compared to the more physical sports of basketball, football, and even tennis. Little do these people know that golf is just like any other game. There is still a certain science that has to be applied each time you take your stance for your shot. Just like the typical game of billiards or pool, mechanics, mathematics, and physics are involved with every shot you make.
Of course, you cannot expect to change the game's fundamental scientific principles because these are the principles behind the very game after all. All that can be done is to adjust certain aspects of the game, just like the way you would adjust certain variables a scientific equation would have. You do the necessary adjustments to make your game either easier or harder. Being the beginner, you would naturally make the adjustments to make it a whole lot easier.
So, how do you apply physics to the game? The success of your golf swing would surely have something to do with your own physical strength. This is because you can only hit your ball with just the strength that you are capable of. Physics enters the picture in the sense that your fulcrum would actually be your club when it is countered with your swing's motion and the power that comes with it. This power and motion actually comprise the torque that you can use in driving and directing the ball to where you want it to land.
In this aspect alone, the physics of the golf swing would surely be beneficial. Understand the concept behind this and you can certainly further your game.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sean_Bailey
Impact Position Golf Swing - What is it and How to Achieve It
It is indeed true that there are no two identical golf swings. Well, there may be players who can execute pretty much the same type or flow when it comes to golf swings; but we can never disregard the fact that golfers have their own styles and preferences when swinging their balls onto the green. Thus, the existence of individual golf swing styles. However, even if this is so, there is still one common position that so many golfers share. In fact, most golfers - if not all - just might have learned this particular position as beginners. This is what is known as the impact position golf swing.
So, how does a golfer attain this position? Your forehand would actually be bowed here while your backhand is flexed. This is so as to allow your hands to be front row and center when you hit the ball. This forward position that your hands take is also known as the late hit, although some prefer to cal it the clubhead lag. All of the top players are fond of this position because this allows them to produce much speed, torque, and power for your contact with your ball.
The impact position swing is actually a series of sequences that are played out in mere minute intervals just before contact with the ball is established. To execute the swing more flawlessly, you have to hold your club by the fingers, and not your hands. When you use your hands, you would just be gripping your club a little too tightly, and this would result in an awkward swing. It is so much better to grip your club by the fingers, since this allows you to have a more flexible grip. Your wrists are then made more ready to do some flexing of their own as well. So, how do you know that you are gripping your club by your fingers, and not by your hands? Just check out your back hand when you do your swing. If you can see two or more of your knuckles, then you are using your fingers and not your hands.
With the impact position golf swing, you also allow your wrists to assume a naturally hinged position. This way, you can then create your late hit, which is very much needed when you aim to produce extra power or force for your swing. A more consistent drive - and a long one at it - would certainly be in line here. Perfecting this type of swing can take much time and patience, but your efforts will be well worth it since it would bring much improvement in your game.
If you truly want to learn Impact Position Golf Swing you should be ready to exert the needed time and effort to perfect this feat.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sean_Bailey
So, how does a golfer attain this position? Your forehand would actually be bowed here while your backhand is flexed. This is so as to allow your hands to be front row and center when you hit the ball. This forward position that your hands take is also known as the late hit, although some prefer to cal it the clubhead lag. All of the top players are fond of this position because this allows them to produce much speed, torque, and power for your contact with your ball.
The impact position swing is actually a series of sequences that are played out in mere minute intervals just before contact with the ball is established. To execute the swing more flawlessly, you have to hold your club by the fingers, and not your hands. When you use your hands, you would just be gripping your club a little too tightly, and this would result in an awkward swing. It is so much better to grip your club by the fingers, since this allows you to have a more flexible grip. Your wrists are then made more ready to do some flexing of their own as well. So, how do you know that you are gripping your club by your fingers, and not by your hands? Just check out your back hand when you do your swing. If you can see two or more of your knuckles, then you are using your fingers and not your hands.
With the impact position golf swing, you also allow your wrists to assume a naturally hinged position. This way, you can then create your late hit, which is very much needed when you aim to produce extra power or force for your swing. A more consistent drive - and a long one at it - would certainly be in line here. Perfecting this type of swing can take much time and patience, but your efforts will be well worth it since it would bring much improvement in your game.
If you truly want to learn Impact Position Golf Swing you should be ready to exert the needed time and effort to perfect this feat.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sean_Bailey
Learn the Proper Golf Swing That Will Put Your Game Into High Gear
All golfers fancy to obtain proper golf swing. However, golf is a challenging game to master. You must take the time to practice to increase your golfing ability. Here are some tips to help you perfect your golf swing.
Do you desire to have accurate proper golf swing similar to professional golfers?
When you're playing golf, completely concentrate on your game.
Make certain you're relaxed previous to your swing. You can do this by contracting all your muscles for a moment, and then relaxing them.
To make the proper swing, you must utilize your legs and trunk when you swing. This gives your swing more power. But the most crucial thing for your golf swing is the angle, not the intensity that is applied to it.
Golf swing aids are not hard to find. Ask an professional for advice about selecting golf swing aids to upgrade your swing and make it better.
When you purchase your aid, just stick with it and begin practicing. It is not adviseable to purchase numerous aids. Investing in golf swing helpers will positively aid you to increase your golfing skills. However, if you want the perfect golf swing, you have to practice quite a bit. No aids will benefit you to perfect your swing with no practicing. Proper golf swing practice will help your golf game get better immensely.
There are golf swing maneuvers you can do by yourself. You may want to take instruction that will concentrate on all types of maneuvers. A golf expert might be able to benefit you with good golf swing practice drills. You can find info online regarding these practice drills.
Look through golf magazines and investigate if there are any articles printed about the proper golf swing. You can obtain dvds that exhibit this also. An additional suggestion is to obtain a book about golf swing tips.
At the start of your golf swing practice, you ought to think about your stance. If you don't have textbook posture, practice drills won't help you.
One part of a proper golf swing practice plan is the takeaway. Your left arm is attached to your chest, and the club head ought to be beyond your hands, while the club is around halfway back. Practice drills that are focused on the takeaway resumes with your left wrist cupped, right arm over your left and with your right knee bent.
This practice continues in the takeaway zone as soon as you position the butt of the club into your abdomen as you hold the long iron slightly beneath the handle. Make sure that the shaft is upraised so the club head is next to knee height, and after that imagine your whole body and your club as being one element. The practice advances when you bring the club back by revolving your body and sensing that your hands and wrists aren't occupied in manipulating the club.
Proper golf swing practice may be precisely what you require to reduce a number of strokes off your game.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Dale
Do you desire to have accurate proper golf swing similar to professional golfers?
When you're playing golf, completely concentrate on your game.
Make certain you're relaxed previous to your swing. You can do this by contracting all your muscles for a moment, and then relaxing them.
To make the proper swing, you must utilize your legs and trunk when you swing. This gives your swing more power. But the most crucial thing for your golf swing is the angle, not the intensity that is applied to it.
Golf swing aids are not hard to find. Ask an professional for advice about selecting golf swing aids to upgrade your swing and make it better.
When you purchase your aid, just stick with it and begin practicing. It is not adviseable to purchase numerous aids. Investing in golf swing helpers will positively aid you to increase your golfing skills. However, if you want the perfect golf swing, you have to practice quite a bit. No aids will benefit you to perfect your swing with no practicing. Proper golf swing practice will help your golf game get better immensely.
There are golf swing maneuvers you can do by yourself. You may want to take instruction that will concentrate on all types of maneuvers. A golf expert might be able to benefit you with good golf swing practice drills. You can find info online regarding these practice drills.
Look through golf magazines and investigate if there are any articles printed about the proper golf swing. You can obtain dvds that exhibit this also. An additional suggestion is to obtain a book about golf swing tips.
At the start of your golf swing practice, you ought to think about your stance. If you don't have textbook posture, practice drills won't help you.
One part of a proper golf swing practice plan is the takeaway. Your left arm is attached to your chest, and the club head ought to be beyond your hands, while the club is around halfway back. Practice drills that are focused on the takeaway resumes with your left wrist cupped, right arm over your left and with your right knee bent.
This practice continues in the takeaway zone as soon as you position the butt of the club into your abdomen as you hold the long iron slightly beneath the handle. Make sure that the shaft is upraised so the club head is next to knee height, and after that imagine your whole body and your club as being one element. The practice advances when you bring the club back by revolving your body and sensing that your hands and wrists aren't occupied in manipulating the club.
Proper golf swing practice may be precisely what you require to reduce a number of strokes off your game.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Dale
Friday, October 17, 2008
Golf Swing Basics - Where to Locate Good Tips to Improve Your Swing
Looking for good golf swing basics on the internet should be a fun experience. Many times, though, it leads to quite a bit of confusion. This is because so many golfers are seeing a ton of conflicting information on trying to improve their swings. This madness can be reversed, because there is a tied and true way to find golf swing basics that have truly worked for other golfers.
The whole problem seem to be that newer golfers are getting overwhelmed with info. On top of that, every website you go to tends to have conflicting info on golf swing basics. Which ones are really good and which ones are complete duds? It's an issue that always rears it's head and it can be overwhelming at times. Wouldn't it be so much better if there was a simple way to find out "exactly" how other golfers improved their game and with what golf swing basics did the job? Doesn't that make much more sense than relying on a random search engine result to give you this info? As I will show you, it sure beats blindly going through hundreds of search engine results.
So, how do you find this type of quality info? That's an easy question to answer. You do it by spending some time inside of the great golfing forums across the web. It's a sensational way for you to see all of the things that have worked for other golfers, most who where in the same position you are in now trying to find golf swing basics. As a matter of fact, you can go into the forums archives and pull up a ton of past topics on this very subject. You can see what other golfers did, the guides they used, the techniques they implemented and a whole bunch of other useful information on golf swing basics. It's a simple and fun way to see what has worked for other golfers, so you know what can truly work for you, without all the guess work.
Implementing good golf swing basics is a sensational way to make sure you start to come back to this wonderful sport time and time.
You can also find the revolutionary, most original tutorial/guide (with tons of video) which includes step-by-step Golf Swing Basics right here.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Woodham
The whole problem seem to be that newer golfers are getting overwhelmed with info. On top of that, every website you go to tends to have conflicting info on golf swing basics. Which ones are really good and which ones are complete duds? It's an issue that always rears it's head and it can be overwhelming at times. Wouldn't it be so much better if there was a simple way to find out "exactly" how other golfers improved their game and with what golf swing basics did the job? Doesn't that make much more sense than relying on a random search engine result to give you this info? As I will show you, it sure beats blindly going through hundreds of search engine results.
So, how do you find this type of quality info? That's an easy question to answer. You do it by spending some time inside of the great golfing forums across the web. It's a sensational way for you to see all of the things that have worked for other golfers, most who where in the same position you are in now trying to find golf swing basics. As a matter of fact, you can go into the forums archives and pull up a ton of past topics on this very subject. You can see what other golfers did, the guides they used, the techniques they implemented and a whole bunch of other useful information on golf swing basics. It's a simple and fun way to see what has worked for other golfers, so you know what can truly work for you, without all the guess work.
Implementing good golf swing basics is a sensational way to make sure you start to come back to this wonderful sport time and time.
You can also find the revolutionary, most original tutorial/guide (with tons of video) which includes step-by-step Golf Swing Basics right here.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Woodham
How to Improve Your Golf Swing
Golf swing is essential in improving your game performance. Here are some tips for you to make better golf swings.
Put your golf club behind your back while you turn your back to your target. This is like taking your club back as you hinge your arm at your shoulder. This is one drill you can practice to improve your golf swing. The other drill that you can practice is also known as no arms. Remember, a great golf swing does not mean you have to swing with your arms. Also, another thing to remember is to cock your wrists. This may be difficult at first, but it will become natural to you with enough practice.
Your left arm should be position clockwise slightly when you start the back swing. It is not really something you should actually remember. It will happen naturally if you allow it, so do not resist this natural movement. You might be resisting this movement unconsciously because when you swing your golf club, this movement will cause the head of your golf club to open slightly. Just remember, allow it to happen and don't resist it.
Some golfers lift their front foot off the ground when they swing their golf club back thinking that their back swing will be more powerful doing so. This is not correct. You should keep the front foot on the ground to make the back swing well-anchored. It is ok to let the foot roll freely to the inside. Lifting the front heel can easily cause the body to coil and make it much harder to build up the tension.
Besides the golf stance, the golf grip and the golf back swing, the next tip is not to begin your swing with your shoulders. Trigger your swing with the lower part of your body. Turn the belt buckle to your target such that your hips will turn as fast and powerful as possible when doing your golf down swing.
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Put your golf club behind your back while you turn your back to your target. This is like taking your club back as you hinge your arm at your shoulder. This is one drill you can practice to improve your golf swing. The other drill that you can practice is also known as no arms. Remember, a great golf swing does not mean you have to swing with your arms. Also, another thing to remember is to cock your wrists. This may be difficult at first, but it will become natural to you with enough practice.
Your left arm should be position clockwise slightly when you start the back swing. It is not really something you should actually remember. It will happen naturally if you allow it, so do not resist this natural movement. You might be resisting this movement unconsciously because when you swing your golf club, this movement will cause the head of your golf club to open slightly. Just remember, allow it to happen and don't resist it.
Some golfers lift their front foot off the ground when they swing their golf club back thinking that their back swing will be more powerful doing so. This is not correct. You should keep the front foot on the ground to make the back swing well-anchored. It is ok to let the foot roll freely to the inside. Lifting the front heel can easily cause the body to coil and make it much harder to build up the tension.
Besides the golf stance, the golf grip and the golf back swing, the next tip is not to begin your swing with your shoulders. Trigger your swing with the lower part of your body. Turn the belt buckle to your target such that your hips will turn as fast and powerful as possible when doing your golf down swing.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karl_Lee
Drive For Show and Putt For Dough - Left Hand Golfer
"Drive for Show and Putt for Dough" - But what if you're a left-handed golfer? My experience as a left- handed golfer caused much anxiety when I tried to buy or rent left-handed golf clubs. When at a local golf course or when on vacation at a fabulous resort it was difficult. My own experience led me to research the availability of finding the correct left- handed golf clubs. Left-handed golf clubs have gained popularity in the past several years. Seventy-five percent of our game is from 100 yards out. There is even less of a variety of short irons and putters for the left-handed golfer.
The rarity of left handed golf clubs caused a lot of golfers to switch. Would you believe that we lefty's are the envy of the right- hander because of our natural hook? The popularity of left handed golfers like Mike Weir who won the US Masters in 2003 and Phil Mickelson who won it in 2004 and Australian Nick'Ohern and many others has prompted the manufacturers to gear up and make left handed golf clubs. For many years left-handed golf clubs had been hard to find. Now every major manufacturer makes them, though limited. They can even be custom made. However, the biggest issue for left handed players is variety. Most of the manufacturers make only a few left-handed clubs since only 13% of golfers are lefty's. One of the golf companies does offer almost a full range of left-handed golf clubs. They offer a full variety of drivers through short irons and putters. As we know, these short irons are the key to lowering your handicap.
Forget about hitting long drives.. Top tour professionals know they will stay on top of their game as a result of their short game. Know the secrets of the short game with the correct left-handed golf club and your game suddenly becomes easy. Do you have trouble having your ball hold on the green when you are 10-50 yards away? Isn't it annoying to have the ball hit the green and roll off of into the rough or even better into a bunker? Proper backspin is essential for us amateur left-handed golfers. I've lowered my handicap with the short irons and so can you. I have also gotten the opportunity to discuss left-handed golf clubs with many left handed professionals. Being a lefty is no longer a burden. Get out there and show those ney sayers your stuff!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joseph_Coupal
The rarity of left handed golf clubs caused a lot of golfers to switch. Would you believe that we lefty's are the envy of the right- hander because of our natural hook? The popularity of left handed golfers like Mike Weir who won the US Masters in 2003 and Phil Mickelson who won it in 2004 and Australian Nick'Ohern and many others has prompted the manufacturers to gear up and make left handed golf clubs. For many years left-handed golf clubs had been hard to find. Now every major manufacturer makes them, though limited. They can even be custom made. However, the biggest issue for left handed players is variety. Most of the manufacturers make only a few left-handed clubs since only 13% of golfers are lefty's. One of the golf companies does offer almost a full range of left-handed golf clubs. They offer a full variety of drivers through short irons and putters. As we know, these short irons are the key to lowering your handicap.
Forget about hitting long drives.. Top tour professionals know they will stay on top of their game as a result of their short game. Know the secrets of the short game with the correct left-handed golf club and your game suddenly becomes easy. Do you have trouble having your ball hold on the green when you are 10-50 yards away? Isn't it annoying to have the ball hit the green and roll off of into the rough or even better into a bunker? Proper backspin is essential for us amateur left-handed golfers. I've lowered my handicap with the short irons and so can you. I have also gotten the opportunity to discuss left-handed golf clubs with many left handed professionals. Being a lefty is no longer a burden. Get out there and show those ney sayers your stuff!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Joseph_Coupal
Monday, October 13, 2008
Improve Your Golf Swing With the Help of a Golf Fitness Program
There is no doubt that golf is a very popular sport and one of the reasons for that is because almost everyone, regardless of their age or physical condition, can get out on the course and knock a few balls down the fairway. Even the elderly and those with some handicaps can participate thanks to golf cars and aids. However, if you want to be a winner at the game, then it might be helpful if you undertake a golf fitness program.
A fitness program for it is considered to be a must-have for those who are serious about the game, whether they are amateurs or professionals. The demands of the game of golf are rather minimal if you are just playing for fun and for the enjoyment of being out of doors on a regular basis; yet, if you are at all interested in being competitive, then your golf improvement will depend to a large degree on your physical level of fitness.
Oftentimes, even experienced golfers find that they are left with various aches, soreness and stiffness after they play a round of it. This happens because of the stress and strain that is placed on the body as the person goes through the motion of the swing, centralizing in the back in most cases. A good golf fitness program helps strengthen the muscles in the back and this, in turn, can help reduce the pain while also helping to improve your golf swing.
Regular exercise is important for staying in shape and for playing it to your best abilities, especially if it is a competitive game with a group of golf buddies who like to take bets on the round. A good fitness program designed for golfers will help protect your muscles and joints simply by making them stronger and better able to handle the rigors of a vigorous round of it.
The best thing about these golf improvement programs is that they help you to maintain the necessary physical mechanics that support the swing, which is the most important aspect of the game. By doing golf stretching movements and exercises that are part of golf training videos for fitness, you will be able to create and build the correct muscles and also increase joint resistance and flexibility. Combined, this helps to keep you strong and limber at the same time, which will help you to execute the needed moves.
As golfers age, they also need to stay in the best shape possible if they want to feel that their game is always improving rather than diminishing. However, it is easy to spot those older golfers who obviously follow a golf fitness guide because you can see them walking the fairways with a spring in their step. Age does not have to interfere with playing a great round of it that you can brag about all week, but it does require the effort of doing golf exercises on a regular basis.
For the most part it does not require a massive time commitment in order to follow a good golf fitness program. Most people even combine a golf fitness routine with other everyday activities, such as walking. Often, people will first take a brief, brisk walk and then go through the golf stretching routine. You will discover that doing this on a regular basis will deliver amazing results that will make you feel better overall and will improve your game as well.
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A fitness program for it is considered to be a must-have for those who are serious about the game, whether they are amateurs or professionals. The demands of the game of golf are rather minimal if you are just playing for fun and for the enjoyment of being out of doors on a regular basis; yet, if you are at all interested in being competitive, then your golf improvement will depend to a large degree on your physical level of fitness.
Oftentimes, even experienced golfers find that they are left with various aches, soreness and stiffness after they play a round of it. This happens because of the stress and strain that is placed on the body as the person goes through the motion of the swing, centralizing in the back in most cases. A good golf fitness program helps strengthen the muscles in the back and this, in turn, can help reduce the pain while also helping to improve your golf swing.
Regular exercise is important for staying in shape and for playing it to your best abilities, especially if it is a competitive game with a group of golf buddies who like to take bets on the round. A good fitness program designed for golfers will help protect your muscles and joints simply by making them stronger and better able to handle the rigors of a vigorous round of it.
The best thing about these golf improvement programs is that they help you to maintain the necessary physical mechanics that support the swing, which is the most important aspect of the game. By doing golf stretching movements and exercises that are part of golf training videos for fitness, you will be able to create and build the correct muscles and also increase joint resistance and flexibility. Combined, this helps to keep you strong and limber at the same time, which will help you to execute the needed moves.
As golfers age, they also need to stay in the best shape possible if they want to feel that their game is always improving rather than diminishing. However, it is easy to spot those older golfers who obviously follow a golf fitness guide because you can see them walking the fairways with a spring in their step. Age does not have to interfere with playing a great round of it that you can brag about all week, but it does require the effort of doing golf exercises on a regular basis.
For the most part it does not require a massive time commitment in order to follow a good golf fitness program. Most people even combine a golf fitness routine with other everyday activities, such as walking. Often, people will first take a brief, brisk walk and then go through the golf stretching routine. You will discover that doing this on a regular basis will deliver amazing results that will make you feel better overall and will improve your game as well.
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Golf Basics For Beginners - Finding Tips That Truly Work For Your Game
Looking for good golf basics for beginners on the web can lead people to a little bit of confusion and frustration. The reason I say this is because there is a lot of knowledge out there, but much of it is conflicting. How do you tell which his which and what tips, techniques and guides will even work? That's the dilemma many newer golfers face. Here is how to change that around, while finding the golf basics for beginners that have worked for others.
As you know, golfing takes a lot of patience. There aren't many things in we do for fun that are as frustrating as this sport, yet we keep coming back for more. That's the beauty of this game, though, isn't it? In order to have the most fun possible ,while also improving on a weekly basis, you do need some good golf basics for beginners. The only problem is that the internet is loaded with knowledge, but there is no way to tell which info is good and which info should be left to the side.
About five years ago, I found a solution to this small issue. I went on a journey to find the actual golfers who have successfully used golf basics for beginners and get a peek at what they used, how they did it and how they fared. Where did I find this kind of information? It's going to seem so simple, but I found it inside of various golfing forums. That's right, forums. It's the ultimate place for beginner golfers to learn what other golfers have used successfully to improve their games.
Remember, for every new golfer (which I assume is you) looking for good golf basics for beginners, there are tons of golfers who have already found the ways that truly work. You can read their stories, techniques, tips, what they used, links to the places they like the most and so many other things. It's the perfect community to see exactly what others have done to get better at this wonderful sport.
All in all, finding great golf basics for beginners is a sure way to make sure you enjoy this game to it's fullest, while always coming back for more.
Here is the revolutionary, most original tutorial/guide that teaches you the perfect golf basics for beginners. Including tons of step-by-step instructions, videos and tips.
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As you know, golfing takes a lot of patience. There aren't many things in we do for fun that are as frustrating as this sport, yet we keep coming back for more. That's the beauty of this game, though, isn't it? In order to have the most fun possible ,while also improving on a weekly basis, you do need some good golf basics for beginners. The only problem is that the internet is loaded with knowledge, but there is no way to tell which info is good and which info should be left to the side.
About five years ago, I found a solution to this small issue. I went on a journey to find the actual golfers who have successfully used golf basics for beginners and get a peek at what they used, how they did it and how they fared. Where did I find this kind of information? It's going to seem so simple, but I found it inside of various golfing forums. That's right, forums. It's the ultimate place for beginner golfers to learn what other golfers have used successfully to improve their games.
Remember, for every new golfer (which I assume is you) looking for good golf basics for beginners, there are tons of golfers who have already found the ways that truly work. You can read their stories, techniques, tips, what they used, links to the places they like the most and so many other things. It's the perfect community to see exactly what others have done to get better at this wonderful sport.
All in all, finding great golf basics for beginners is a sure way to make sure you enjoy this game to it's fullest, while always coming back for more.
Here is the revolutionary, most original tutorial/guide that teaches you the perfect golf basics for beginners. Including tons of step-by-step instructions, videos and tips.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Woodham
What Every Beginning Golfer Needs to Think About When Just Starting to Play Golf
There are things that every beginning golfer should know when just starting to play golf. What I want to concentrate on the part about finding good, reliable tips on the internet. There is a ton of information out there, but a lot of it can be conflicting, which his why you need a way to tell what works and what doesn't. Every beginning golfer want to find the tips, techniques and guides that truly work when just starting to play golf, so here's how to do exactly that.
The first thing you need to realize is that the internet is overloaded with golfing information and knowledge. Some of it is much better than others, which can be the confusing part. How do you know what is what, or even if the tips you find have actually done the job for other golfers out there? This is why I recommend limiting your use of search engines for a little while. Sure, it is a good way to get thousands of pages of information on how to get better, how to hit longer drives and how to control your swing, but you really don't know which ones are "tried and true" for people just starting to play golf..
That's what every beginning golfer is after, right? Tried and true ways to improve your game. So, how do you find this kind of knowledge? Well, the answer is a lot simpler than you think. You can actually grab a ton of this information when just starting to play golf from the various golfing forums. It's the ultimate way for every beginning golfer to find out exactly how other golfers have achieved the results they are seeing.
Remember, for every one beginning golfer (which I assume is you) looking for good tips, techniques and way to improve their game when just starting to play golf, there are hundreds of golfers who have already found the ways that work. You can read their stories, tips, links to places they find valuable and so much more. There is no need to blindly try to improve your game on your own, because there is tons of info on how other people have done it in these great forums.
Every beginning golfer needs a crutch, or something they can use to fall back on when just starting to play golf and this can be a valuable too that helps you along the way.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Adam_Woodham
The first thing you need to realize is that the internet is overloaded with golfing information and knowledge. Some of it is much better than others, which can be the confusing part. How do you know what is what, or even if the tips you find have actually done the job for other golfers out there? This is why I recommend limiting your use of search engines for a little while. Sure, it is a good way to get thousands of pages of information on how to get better, how to hit longer drives and how to control your swing, but you really don't know which ones are "tried and true" for people just starting to play golf..
That's what every beginning golfer is after, right? Tried and true ways to improve your game. So, how do you find this kind of knowledge? Well, the answer is a lot simpler than you think. You can actually grab a ton of this information when just starting to play golf from the various golfing forums. It's the ultimate way for every beginning golfer to find out exactly how other golfers have achieved the results they are seeing.
Remember, for every one beginning golfer (which I assume is you) looking for good tips, techniques and way to improve their game when just starting to play golf, there are hundreds of golfers who have already found the ways that work. You can read their stories, tips, links to places they find valuable and so much more. There is no need to blindly try to improve your game on your own, because there is tons of info on how other people have done it in these great forums.
Every beginning golfer needs a crutch, or something they can use to fall back on when just starting to play golf and this can be a valuable too that helps you along the way.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Information about Golf clothing
You always need to wear something casual. You get college branded golf shirts or polo shirts which you can enjoy wearing. When you start searching you can find lot more stuff than just the college branded shirts. Polo shirts are very comfortable and also have designer wear which has just a small design on the left side of the chest for your favorite team. It in 100% cotton and has 4-button front with ribbed collar and arm. They can be worn at any time of the game. The regular college golf shirt or polo shirts are very comfortable. Rainproof golf gears are another thing that have the tendency to hold water from passing through for only a certain period, and will permit air to pass through and may draw liquid through the fabric on long rain exposures.
The other kind of shirts that you get are the college branded long sleeve t-shirt, the ladies college branded long sleeve t-shirt, the ladies college branded cap sleeve t-shirt, and the college branded sweater vest. You will be amazed to see all the different kinds of variety that is presented to you when you are on a look out for shirts. When it is raining then the water proof trousers and jackets are a very good choice. The waterproof gear will prevent the body from getting wet. It uses an absorbent film either in between textile layers or sealed to a layer. The film openings are tiny enough to keep out water, but big enough to permit air and water vapor to flow and circulate. This is an advantage when one is playing in lengthy rain periods.
The other kind of golf wear is windproof wear which is very effective when used when one is playing in windy climate. Certain types of windproof gears are likewise Teflon treated offering a minor level of resistance to water, but are not intended to be used in rainy weather. Cheaper than rainproof or water proof gears, they can be a warm alternative to use for cold climates. Having a jacket on is very important, which is useful in keeping the upper body of the golfer warm, and dry. This will not prevent the golfer to flex his body. The best way to choose one is to see, if it allows you to flex your body, comfortable, and nice looking. Before buying any jacket always try it on and see if you can swing your body well.
Trousers are always bought only after you try and see if you can swing well, and if you are comfortable wearing it. Only after it fits you well should you buy it, because you would never buy anything that is not worth the money you put in. it should be able to be washed and easy to maintain. Shirts like any clothing should be tried on before buying. It should also be able to fit you properly and make you feel uncomfortable or stop you from breathing. Colors are some thing that people get confused before going out shopping. We should always stick to earth colors to play safe. This could be total fun if we know the right way to choose your golf clothing.
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The other kind of shirts that you get are the college branded long sleeve t-shirt, the ladies college branded long sleeve t-shirt, the ladies college branded cap sleeve t-shirt, and the college branded sweater vest. You will be amazed to see all the different kinds of variety that is presented to you when you are on a look out for shirts. When it is raining then the water proof trousers and jackets are a very good choice. The waterproof gear will prevent the body from getting wet. It uses an absorbent film either in between textile layers or sealed to a layer. The film openings are tiny enough to keep out water, but big enough to permit air and water vapor to flow and circulate. This is an advantage when one is playing in lengthy rain periods.
The other kind of golf wear is windproof wear which is very effective when used when one is playing in windy climate. Certain types of windproof gears are likewise Teflon treated offering a minor level of resistance to water, but are not intended to be used in rainy weather. Cheaper than rainproof or water proof gears, they can be a warm alternative to use for cold climates. Having a jacket on is very important, which is useful in keeping the upper body of the golfer warm, and dry. This will not prevent the golfer to flex his body. The best way to choose one is to see, if it allows you to flex your body, comfortable, and nice looking. Before buying any jacket always try it on and see if you can swing your body well.
Trousers are always bought only after you try and see if you can swing well, and if you are comfortable wearing it. Only after it fits you well should you buy it, because you would never buy anything that is not worth the money you put in. it should be able to be washed and easy to maintain. Shirts like any clothing should be tried on before buying. It should also be able to fit you properly and make you feel uncomfortable or stop you from breathing. Colors are some thing that people get confused before going out shopping. We should always stick to earth colors to play safe. This could be total fun if we know the right way to choose your golf clothing.
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Information about Golf bags
Till some years ago, the game of golf was popular mainly among a selected few, comprising the elite class of society. Things have changed tremendously over the last few years. There are various accessories in golf. To carry all the accessories we need a bag. This bag was named golf bag. There are many kinds of golf bags. You have so much variety that you will find it hard to choose which, but you will always find a bag which serves all your purposes.
Right decisions matter:
One must consider a few things before selecting the bag that suits him/her the best. First, one should decide if he/she wishes to walk the course or use a cart. Although carry bags won’t be heavy, it won’t contain as many ‘extra’ items either. A cart bag, on the other hand, will be heavier but will include more features. Choose your golf bag keeping in mind the room needed for the number of clubs you will usually carry to the course. It will be even better to buy one, which can accommodate some more clubs you may wish to add soon. See to it that the height and the width of the bag are adequate to provide sufficient room for your golf clubs.
You can also choose a bag having more pockets for accessories such as water bottle holder, towel hook and even golf shoes. Check whether the straps and handles are strong enough to hold all your equipment.
Models and designs:
You will find different models and designs. Carry bags if you prefer the walking game. These bags are lightweight, strong and user-friendly. There are also staff/tour bags and cart bags. Cart Bags got their name because they are designed to be used on a Golf Cart. Carry Bag is the best choice if you prefer to carry your own bag as you play Golf. Golf bags are made of cotton. The Golfer’s Hidden Beverage Cooler is one of the best packs where you can sneak in pack of cold ones onto the course. It is designed to hide in the side pocket of any golf bag.
Do you carry the Bag?
This is one thing that you really need to think and buy, as there is much kind of bags. Only after getting to know what all kinds are there should you go and ask for them to be shown to you. If you have a caddie to carry your bag for you, like the pros, you do not need to worry about the weight of your bag that much as long as it is not too back- breakingly heavy. Golf Bag weight won't also matter that much if you intend to ride golf cart most of the time. But if you plan to walk around then you will definitely need a bag that is very light in weight. Most golfers love light weight Carry Bags with stands.
Prices are important too:
This is perhaps the first question you should ask yourself: "How much money am I willing to spend on a Golf Bag?”. Just like in many other things you can buy, the more money you spend, the more elaborate the features will be. When buying a bag remembers that the Golf Bag is not a piece of equipment directly used in your game.
Right decisions matter:
One must consider a few things before selecting the bag that suits him/her the best. First, one should decide if he/she wishes to walk the course or use a cart. Although carry bags won’t be heavy, it won’t contain as many ‘extra’ items either. A cart bag, on the other hand, will be heavier but will include more features. Choose your golf bag keeping in mind the room needed for the number of clubs you will usually carry to the course. It will be even better to buy one, which can accommodate some more clubs you may wish to add soon. See to it that the height and the width of the bag are adequate to provide sufficient room for your golf clubs.
You can also choose a bag having more pockets for accessories such as water bottle holder, towel hook and even golf shoes. Check whether the straps and handles are strong enough to hold all your equipment.
Models and designs:
You will find different models and designs. Carry bags if you prefer the walking game. These bags are lightweight, strong and user-friendly. There are also staff/tour bags and cart bags. Cart Bags got their name because they are designed to be used on a Golf Cart. Carry Bag is the best choice if you prefer to carry your own bag as you play Golf. Golf bags are made of cotton. The Golfer’s Hidden Beverage Cooler is one of the best packs where you can sneak in pack of cold ones onto the course. It is designed to hide in the side pocket of any golf bag.
Do you carry the Bag?
This is one thing that you really need to think and buy, as there is much kind of bags. Only after getting to know what all kinds are there should you go and ask for them to be shown to you. If you have a caddie to carry your bag for you, like the pros, you do not need to worry about the weight of your bag that much as long as it is not too back- breakingly heavy. Golf Bag weight won't also matter that much if you intend to ride golf cart most of the time. But if you plan to walk around then you will definitely need a bag that is very light in weight. Most golfers love light weight Carry Bags with stands.
Prices are important too:
This is perhaps the first question you should ask yourself: "How much money am I willing to spend on a Golf Bag?”. Just like in many other things you can buy, the more money you spend, the more elaborate the features will be. When buying a bag remembers that the Golf Bag is not a piece of equipment directly used in your game.
All about golf gadgets
Golf gadgets are things are interest you and are useful while playing golf. You find them in many varieties and they surprise you by coming in various sizes like the stars in the sky. They are made to make the crazy game of golf more fun, a lot less strenuous and simply easier to play. They are made in all the crazy ways possible, using all the imagination and all the possible ideas they get. Unlike short-game training devices or swing aids they do not work directly on teaching you the proper techniques of the golf swing. They are excellent presents that are regularly gifted to each other on Christmas. No family goes without getting at least one gadget. They are also taken to be of traditional importance.
For most of the golfers after receiving the gifts, it becomes even more important for them to play well. The expectations that are on them become more heavy than usual, and they try much harder with more determination. Some might feel embarrassed to receive the golf gadgets, but some may think it is funny to receive a golf gadget which might help them in making their swing better. It is a known fact that gadget addicts go to any extent to buy the new gadgets that comes up. Some say gadgets help them improve their game and so buy the gadgets. But it is a fact that nothing can improve your play than a straight hard practice that nobody really wants to do let alone has time for.
Most o the gadgets you find in the market have some annoying faults, or do not work properly. But that doesn’t mean that none of the gadgets work properly. Some gadgets work and do help in improving your game, while some are just made for fun and do not work. This is the reason the golf gadgets are not wide in circulation. Few of the items include suction cup on the grip of your putter that makes it easier to pickup your ball form the hole without bending over. Another good one that is almost essential to every player is the divot repair tool that can come in many shapes and styles. You also have the Brush-T that is said to make contact with the ball less inhibiting by making the tee flexible. One other must have for the average golfer is the groove cleaner to help remove the dirt from your clubs so you can hit a crisper shot.
The most important thing that we should always remember is that these golf gadgets are mainly meant for fun. Very few of the gadgets can you say really help you. There is nothing but practice which can help you improve your game. They are always great to have or to make you enjoy your play. When ever you think it is fun to have one just pick it up and go ahead and have fun. But do not expect that you would be able to make your play better by using the gadgets.
For most of the golfers after receiving the gifts, it becomes even more important for them to play well. The expectations that are on them become more heavy than usual, and they try much harder with more determination. Some might feel embarrassed to receive the golf gadgets, but some may think it is funny to receive a golf gadget which might help them in making their swing better. It is a known fact that gadget addicts go to any extent to buy the new gadgets that comes up. Some say gadgets help them improve their game and so buy the gadgets. But it is a fact that nothing can improve your play than a straight hard practice that nobody really wants to do let alone has time for.
Most o the gadgets you find in the market have some annoying faults, or do not work properly. But that doesn’t mean that none of the gadgets work properly. Some gadgets work and do help in improving your game, while some are just made for fun and do not work. This is the reason the golf gadgets are not wide in circulation. Few of the items include suction cup on the grip of your putter that makes it easier to pickup your ball form the hole without bending over. Another good one that is almost essential to every player is the divot repair tool that can come in many shapes and styles. You also have the Brush-T that is said to make contact with the ball less inhibiting by making the tee flexible. One other must have for the average golfer is the groove cleaner to help remove the dirt from your clubs so you can hit a crisper shot.
The most important thing that we should always remember is that these golf gadgets are mainly meant for fun. Very few of the gadgets can you say really help you. There is nothing but practice which can help you improve your game. They are always great to have or to make you enjoy your play. When ever you think it is fun to have one just pick it up and go ahead and have fun. But do not expect that you would be able to make your play better by using the gadgets.
Find TaylorMade r7 Driver Clone Golf Clubs
This is your guide to find TaylorMade clone golf clubs, specifically r7 drivers, to suit your game, save you money, and utilize technology used by professional golfers Sergio Garcia, Retief Goosen and Darren Clarke, among many other touring professionals.
Of late, TaylorMade Golf has introduced its r7 line of drivers: r7 Quad 460 Driver, r7 Quad 460 TP Driver and r7 Quad 425 Driver. This is no surprise as all golf manufacturers must keep inventing new driver styles and technology advancements to stay competitive. Below you will find great choices of TaylorMade r7 clone drivers.
The TaylorMade r7 Quad 460 Driver offers the highest moment of inertia of any TaylorMade driver resulting in tremendous forgiveness and long, straight results on off-center hits. This driver comes with adjustable weights to alter the face angle and launch at impact to customize maximize distance and trajectory. The Inverted Cone Technology in this driver dramatically expands the portion of the clubface that delivers high Coefficient of Restitution (COR) producing higher ball velocity and greater distances in drives.
The following clone golf drivers offer you great substitutes to the TaylorMade r7 Quad 460 Driver at a fraction of the price:
Tour Model T-8 460 Titanium Driver -- The beta titanium face of the T8 driver produces a spring effect to help launch your ball to great distances. The direction and trajectory are determined by how the golfer positions the 3 adjustable and interchangeable weights located in the head.
Power Play System Q 455cc Driver -- The thin beta titanium face produces outstanding distance with control. The increased volume and broader shape makes this one of the steadiest drivers in golf.
Turner T5 Titanium Driver -- The SP 700 beta titanium face offers the latest technology in variable face thickness to maximize drives. Each player can optimize the driver with a weight configuration that is best for their game.
The TaylorMade r7 Quad 460 TP Driver incorporates all the benefits of the r7 Quad 460 Driver with the added benefit of two additional weights. These 6-gram and 10-gram weights can be used for added control and shot manipulation. This driver is the current choice of professional golfer Sergio Garcia.
Two other great clone choices that can save you money and allow you to harness this technology are:
Turbo Power Ti7 460cc Ti Driver -- This driver features a wider, shallower clubface to generate a higher trajectory and longer carry for extra distance. It also integrates a moveable weighting system of Launch Control Technology. A 3-weight port system clusters mass at the rear and to the sides which is ideal for optimizing launch angle and improving head stability.
Power Play System Q Tri-Port Driver -- This driver is a massive 460cc adjustable weight driver. The results of your ability to adjust the weights in the driver head are helping you shape your shot in order for you to find more fairways and in turn help lower your score. Three interchangeable weights (two 3.5g and one 12g) are included with each head.
The TaylorMade r7 Quad 425 Driver offers exceptionally high forgiveness and moment of inertia for consistently straight, long results. This driver can be setup to have six sets of launch conditions. This is accomplished by utilizing 28 grams of movable weight using the four TLC ports. Inverted Cone Technology provides a larger area of the clubface to deliver higher ball velocity and greater distance, even on mis-hits. This driver was used by professional golfer Retief Goosen to win the 2007 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.
Other great TaylorMade r7 Quad 425 Driver clones include the following:
Dynacraft Genesis Titanium Driver -- Allows for complete customization for both swing weight and directional control. Each driver includes an installed 10g tungsten screw in the heel, 6.5g stainless screw in the center and a 3.5g stainless screw in the toe. These screws are completely interchangeable to achieve desired swing weight and to fine tune for draw or fade bias.
Turbo Power T9 Titanium Driver -- Pushes driver technology to the outer limits. The T9 Titanium Driver also includes two 4 gram titanium weights and one each of the 6 and 8 gram tungsten weights and one tool that is used to insert and remove the weights. There are numerous ways to configure your driver to optimize the trajectory and direction of each drive.
These are a few of the many TaylorMade clone golf clubs on the market today. With so many alternatives to choosing higher priced brand name clubs, considering clone golf clubs makes a lot of sense for many golfers.
Of late, TaylorMade Golf has introduced its r7 line of drivers: r7 Quad 460 Driver, r7 Quad 460 TP Driver and r7 Quad 425 Driver. This is no surprise as all golf manufacturers must keep inventing new driver styles and technology advancements to stay competitive. Below you will find great choices of TaylorMade r7 clone drivers.
The TaylorMade r7 Quad 460 Driver offers the highest moment of inertia of any TaylorMade driver resulting in tremendous forgiveness and long, straight results on off-center hits. This driver comes with adjustable weights to alter the face angle and launch at impact to customize maximize distance and trajectory. The Inverted Cone Technology in this driver dramatically expands the portion of the clubface that delivers high Coefficient of Restitution (COR) producing higher ball velocity and greater distances in drives.
The following clone golf drivers offer you great substitutes to the TaylorMade r7 Quad 460 Driver at a fraction of the price:
Tour Model T-8 460 Titanium Driver -- The beta titanium face of the T8 driver produces a spring effect to help launch your ball to great distances. The direction and trajectory are determined by how the golfer positions the 3 adjustable and interchangeable weights located in the head.
Power Play System Q 455cc Driver -- The thin beta titanium face produces outstanding distance with control. The increased volume and broader shape makes this one of the steadiest drivers in golf.
Turner T5 Titanium Driver -- The SP 700 beta titanium face offers the latest technology in variable face thickness to maximize drives. Each player can optimize the driver with a weight configuration that is best for their game.
The TaylorMade r7 Quad 460 TP Driver incorporates all the benefits of the r7 Quad 460 Driver with the added benefit of two additional weights. These 6-gram and 10-gram weights can be used for added control and shot manipulation. This driver is the current choice of professional golfer Sergio Garcia.
Two other great clone choices that can save you money and allow you to harness this technology are:
Turbo Power Ti7 460cc Ti Driver -- This driver features a wider, shallower clubface to generate a higher trajectory and longer carry for extra distance. It also integrates a moveable weighting system of Launch Control Technology. A 3-weight port system clusters mass at the rear and to the sides which is ideal for optimizing launch angle and improving head stability.
Power Play System Q Tri-Port Driver -- This driver is a massive 460cc adjustable weight driver. The results of your ability to adjust the weights in the driver head are helping you shape your shot in order for you to find more fairways and in turn help lower your score. Three interchangeable weights (two 3.5g and one 12g) are included with each head.
The TaylorMade r7 Quad 425 Driver offers exceptionally high forgiveness and moment of inertia for consistently straight, long results. This driver can be setup to have six sets of launch conditions. This is accomplished by utilizing 28 grams of movable weight using the four TLC ports. Inverted Cone Technology provides a larger area of the clubface to deliver higher ball velocity and greater distance, even on mis-hits. This driver was used by professional golfer Retief Goosen to win the 2007 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.
Other great TaylorMade r7 Quad 425 Driver clones include the following:
Dynacraft Genesis Titanium Driver -- Allows for complete customization for both swing weight and directional control. Each driver includes an installed 10g tungsten screw in the heel, 6.5g stainless screw in the center and a 3.5g stainless screw in the toe. These screws are completely interchangeable to achieve desired swing weight and to fine tune for draw or fade bias.
Turbo Power T9 Titanium Driver -- Pushes driver technology to the outer limits. The T9 Titanium Driver also includes two 4 gram titanium weights and one each of the 6 and 8 gram tungsten weights and one tool that is used to insert and remove the weights. There are numerous ways to configure your driver to optimize the trajectory and direction of each drive.
These are a few of the many TaylorMade clone golf clubs on the market today. With so many alternatives to choosing higher priced brand name clubs, considering clone golf clubs makes a lot of sense for many golfers.
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