The Golfers Clinic Golf Tip Library

When customizing a set of golf clubs, be sure to check around your local golf accessory stores and compare prices. It is important that the staff also take correct measures so that your clubs are designed exactly the way you need them to be, and according to your body type.

When having a set of clubs fitted for customization, there are three major areas which goes into a fitting. They are the height, your arm length, and the swing speed. Let’s briefly touch on each below:

The Height: Taller men and women generally have more of an upright swing. If you are tall then the manufacturer will adjust the “lie” of your clubs. The lie is determined from the angle that the clubhead extends from its shaft, which is connected like a hinge. This hinge will be closed slightly for taller people, and shortened a bit for golfers that may be on the short side.

The Arm Length: The arm length is an important factor that will determine the length of your shafts. When you are playing golf, you never want to have to crouch down unnaturally when gripping the club, nor is it desirable to choke up on the club either.

The fitting of your grip must feel perfectly natural. The customization process will include measuring the length of your arms, similar to that of a suit tailor. The measurement will be made by your arms against your sides, and the shaft length will be determined by the distance from the tip of your middle finger to the ground.

The Swing Speed: The kind of shafts your clubs will have will depend on your swing speed. Of course everyone has a different swing speed, which can depend on size, age, strength, etc.

Most professional golfers have steel shafts that are specifically designed stiff. They are extremely rigid and have very little flexibility when swung. On the other hand, average golfers are typically best suited to have steel shafts or granite shafts. Flexibility can then be measured by regular, women’s, or senior.

Nigel
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For those of you who have never stepped foot on a golf course, know nothing about the game, but would like to satisfy your curiosity about the the sport of golf, then take notice of the following facts:

1. Regardless of your age, anyone can take great pleasure and enjoy the game of golf. Your athleticism is not a factor with this sport. Eventually, you will get faster and smoother with your shots, but it doesn’t matter how strong or weak you are. You can start playing today!

2. Golf has been around for over a thousand years, probably longer, but it’s been approximately 1000 years ago that we know for a fact when golf originated in Scotland.

3. Golf is a sport that you can enjoy for the rest of your life. It can be a passion that stays with you no matter how old you become. In fact, it is one sport that many older men and women enjoy into their golden years.

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If you have always wanted to start playing golf and experience the passion that sweeps thousands of men and women on the golf course every day, there is nothing stopping you from giving the game a chance and finding just how rewarding golf can be.

The attraction to golf appeals differently to each person, but we all enjoy the challenges, the unpredictability of the game, golf’s long-standing traditions, and learning the power of focus and concentration.

Additionally, you can expect the following:

1. Although golf can be a difficult game to play for the beginner golfer, you are only competing against yourself. You’ll learn in time how to use your mind and body to control all of the possible outcomes that your shot could make.

The fun starts when you are simply trying to make contact with the ball and as you get more experience, learning to steer the shot in a specific direction becomes even more rewarding.

2. Golf takes patience and unlike other sports, you need to give yourself plenty of time and to learn how to play well. That is what is so wonderful about this game, you can focus at your own pace until you are ready to advance.

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Competition can bring out the best in us, and the worst. And when it comes to golf, it is probably the most psychological sport in existence. No other sport requires so much of your mental clarity and attitude than golf does.

Competition Takes Sharp Focus

When you compete in a golf tournament, regardless of what level you’re playing at, the last thing you want to do is choke up in front of other people. That is a lot of pressure which can play mind games on yourself.

Once a little bit of doubt creeps into your head, the next thing you realize is that your typically easy tee shot is now slicing off less than 50 yards away, while all of the other players’ tee offs are traveling towards the 200 yard mark, perfectly straight down the fairway.

You have to remember that golf is a mind game. You will always attract the kind of shots in which you are thinking about, or better yet, how you are feeling. In other words, if you nervously step up to the ball with fears and doubts running through your head, the chances are high that you will hit a bad shot.

This ‘law of attraction’ works when you feel good about your game as well. If you feel comfortable, confident, and are in your comfort zone, success will be second nature. Having this type of confidence for making each shot has the tendency to send a calming feeling over your entire body and ease your mind. You just step up, take your swing, and watch proudly as the ball sails away towards its target.

The Pressure Of Competition Takes Time To Get Used To

When you first start competing, every golf shot will be one that you absolutely must do well at. Your only thoughts are winning the tournament and every shot counts.

This additional pressure will probably do more harm than good when you first start entering golf competitions.

A good analogy is to compare competing in golf the same as lifting weights. When you first start exercising, the weights are very heavy and your muscles become very sore. However, in time you know what to expect when hitting the gym and you start to build stronger and stronger muscles.

Just like your body gets stronger from more and more exposure to weights, you can experience the same mental strength from playing golf on a competitive level. Your focus will sharpen and eventually your strategic abilities will be paramount to any other golf game you played in the past. Eventually, you will look back at your beginning days of competition and laugh at just how nervous and fearful you once were.

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There is one variable about golf that you cannot control: The weather.

Perfect temperatures, bright sunny days, and zero wind can be few and far in between in many areas of the country. However, being passionate about golf means welcoming changes in weather, regardless of the circumstances. In fact, the sign of a good golfer is one that can adapt and use poor weather conditions to his or her advantage.

Severe Temperature Conditions

When you think of bad weather on the golf course, heavy rains and wind first come to mind. In addition to these variables, extreme temperatures can also play a role in interfering with your game.

Most parts of the country experience drastic changes in climate and temperature when the seasons shift. From the hot, humid months of summer, to the cold, rigid feeling of winter, learning how to play golf during each season is crucial to getting better at your game.

So long as there isn’t any snow or frost on the ground, golf can be played in just about any condition that mother nature gives you. Cold weather can offer a private and peaceful game, considering most players will not be on the course. Beginner golfers should take advantage of this opportunity during the cold, as there is little interruptions and very few groups playing behind you, therefore there is no rush on each hole.

Tips When Playing Golf During The Cold Season

1. Check your golf shoes and make sure that they are waterproof. If not, consider purchasing a new pair. The cold weather brings with it frost and moisture on the grass, which can saturate your shoes if they are not waterproof. In addition, a thick pair of socks will provide more comfort. I personally like to double up on socks during the cold weather.

2. When dressing for the cold, put on layers of clothing as opposed to wearing thicker items, such as a large coat. Not only will the extra layers provide more warmth, you will have far more room to maneuver when making your shots. Turtlenecks are perfect for these occasions. And consider thermal underclothing if the temperatures are dipping low enough.

3. Always wear a hat that provides warmth for the head and protects the ears. I prefer the type of hat that comes with ear muffs, or flaps. You might not look fashionable, but you’ll never have to worry about frostbite, or a headache from the cold.

4. As far as your game is concerned, the ball will not travel as far as it usually does. During cold weather, the air is dense and you may have to use a different club than you normally would. For example, a 6-iron would be used instead of the 7-iron, and so on.

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The United States Golf Association updates annually the official Rules of Golf, which contains hundreds of game rules and regulations that keep game enjoyably challenging.

One of the regulations, called the “Greens In Regulation” (GIR), states that you must hit the ball onto the green in a specific number of shots as determined by the par rule of that particular hole.

On a par-3, for example, you have one shot in order to get the ball on the green. Par-4 holes give you two shots to reach the green. And par-5 holes mean that you have three shots designated.

Hitting the ball onto the green within these regulations is standard procedure for the professional golfer. However, for us regular players, it is a lofty goal just to make the green in the prescribed number of shots, and on every hole. Your ball may end up just off the green, a foot away, on the collar, or in the rough near the green. So close, but yet so far!

This Is When The Chip Shot Comes In Handy

A chip shot is very similar to the pitch shot, except that the ball does not go as far into the air. It may travel just a few feet when a chip shot is made. The ball simply chips its way up and onto another area of the course within a short distance.

While this shot may not seem like a major technique to use on the golf course, having the skill to successfully make a chip shot when you need to is very important. It will save you unwanted strokes and will prevent you from missing the green when playing by the rules.

A chip shot can best be described with the following characteristics:

1. There is very little loft when a ball chipped.

2. When the ball is hit with a chip shot, it pops right into the air, but with a very tight arc, moving it practically straight up.

3. When the ball is hit, impact actually produces a “chipping sound”

4. Chip shots cause the ball to travel over 80% of its mobility on the ground, the initial 20% is spent from the blast off into the air.

Nigel

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Having a refresher course about the rules golf is always a good idea, especially when it comes to the basics. Beginner golfers, and those of you who have yet to step foot on a golf course, should keep in mind the following basic tips:

1. Follow the rules. I know there are no referees on the course making sure everybody is honest, but have the respect for the other players and play a legitimate game.

2. Take some time to read over the rulebook that the United States Golf Association (USGA) updates annually. Keep it handy on the course. Questions may arise and it’s nice to have the rulebook close by for a quick reference.

3. There are certain circumstances, specifically in reference to hazard shots and other unwanted plays, when you are allowed to pick up the ball and move it to a new location.

Remember: You are never allowed to move the ball closer to the hole, and in most scenarios, you must accept a penalty stroke.

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It is never a pretty sight to see your ball land in a bunker hazard, but when it does, and a bunker shot is executed perfectly, it’s a wonderful thing!

The club face swings down, sand is flying in all directions like a fireworks display, and out of the dusty cloud comes the ball, soaring high into the air and landing softly on the green, right near the hole.

Keep Dreaming

If you are a beginner golfer, the above scenario may seem out of reach for some time, but nevertheless you should always expect a good turnout when knocking the ball from a bunker.

With enough practice, you will come to the point where every bunker shot will be successfully executed with the ball knocked into the hole in just two swings: One knocking the ball out of the sand and onto the green, and the second putt right into the hole.

Nigel
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