5 Popular Golf Gifts to Take Away the Winter Blues
In the Southern Hemisphere, winter is fast arriving. With it, for every golfer, comes the winter blues. What golf gifts can you give that will help pass the time till he’s back on the greens?
Cure Your Chipping Yips Or Die A Slow, Painful Golf DeathChipping might not always be the most glamorous part of your golf game, but it can be one of the most important, and one of the most fun. Seve Ballesteros was known for his creativity, and won five majors in large part due to his chipping skill. Phil Mickleson is one of the most exciting players in the game due to chipping, and chances are this venue of the game allows you to show off your touch and skill more than any other.
Importance of the Right MentalityYou’re about to take your very first drive for the day. Standing there, with your golf club in hand, you’ve assumed the perfect stance and you’re ready to get going.
Mulligan – The Golfers Guide to the MulliganLike so much of golf’s history, the origin of the term ‘Mulligan’ has been lost to the mists of time and you will find several different explanations, depending on the source you consult. So we will dispense with some of the more frivolous or fanciful heirs to the term first. The writer Henry Beard, for example, says the expression was named after Thomas Mulligan, a rather verbose (if his writings are anything to go by) Irish aristocrat who lived at Duffnaught Hall near Lough Sclaff – which incidentally burned to the ground in mysterious circumstances a week after he…
A Set Of Golf Clubs For The Sport Called GolfIn playing golf, you surely need a lot of things to be able to play comfortably with your friends and even with your kids. It is such a good relaxation activity and a good escape from your busy and stressful life. The green landscape and the beautiful backdrop of the golf course is such a sight to behold. In golf, you will need various tools and equipment like a set of golf clubs. Most golf players have their own set that they are comfortable with. If you decide to have a set of your own, it is very important that you know what to get and how to get them. There are some tips that you need to remember for you to be guided.
Practicing Your Golf ShotsHave you got any idea as to how well your clubs will perform distance wise, in ideal conditions? This is why you need to know what your clubs will do for you, and the only way to find out is to go to an open field somewhere, aim at a target and measure your shots.
A Simple Drill For Powerful Golf Shots!Every golfer wants to hit longer drives from tee, and longer, straighter shots on fairway. Unfortunately it can seem difficult to achieve this.. you hit the ball hard, and it slices into the rough! The basics of a consistent yet powerful golf swing are discussed, and some easy drills to get better are described.
Most Golfer’s Place Too Much Emphasis on Their Swing – To Their Own DetrimentIf you have ever spent any time on a golf course, you have likely heard numerous golfers complaining about their golf swing. Often if they are not complaining about it, they are busy over-analyzing it and focusing on what they need to do to fix it. The fact is, most golfers would achieve better scores with a solid mental approach and a horrible swing, than a great swing and a horrible mental game.
Golf Clubs For The Young PlayersIn golf, age does not matter at all. Anyone can play the game and just enjoy it to the fullest. When golf was new, the devices and tools were exclusively made for adults only. But despite the fact that a kid will find it hard to hit a golf ball with an adult sized golf club, it did not stop the enthusiasm in their hearts. Thus, these days, you will find a lot of golf clubs and devices that can fit a kid.
Concentrate on Swing Faults to Improve Your Golf SwingEliminating golf swing faults will improve your golf swing. The problem is that sometimes finding the correct fault is difficult and prescribing the right fix can also be hard. Swing faults can also come and go sometimes in the same round.
You Don’t Have to Be Bubba Watson or John Daly to Hit the Golf Ball 300 YardsThe average distance of the top 100 Golfers in the world is 280 Yards….these guys are the best players in the world and they aren’t hitting it that much further than the average golfer (AND the fairways on the PGA Tour are probably the same speed as most golf courses’ greens). SO, what does this mean for you? Well, I’ve broken down the steps you can take that will instantly improve your driving distance. There’s nothing stopping you to averaging what the pros do!
Garmin Approach S1 Vs Bushnell Neo+The Garmin Approach S1 and the Bushnell Neo+ are both basic GPS golf rangefinders that have a very similar feature set. The biggest difference, of course, is the Garmin Approach S1 is a watch and the Bushnell Neo+ is a small handheld device dedicated only to obtaining yardages on a golf course. The other big difference is price -the Approach S1 watch is about $100 more. Both devices get excellent reviews and ratings, so which one is right for you? Let’s take a look at what they do…

