Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Making a Procedure on How to Make a Golf Ball Float. I need a list of steps explaning the experiment?
I have to make up an procedure on how to make a golf ball float. I am doing an experiment where I have to use a beaker, salt, golf ball, water, graduate cylinder, stirrer, and balance. I need steps like in order on what I should to do accomplish my experiment on trying to get the golf ball to float. If someone could put it in order like telling me what I should do first and the steps I should take while using the materials and things I listed and what you feel is right please help if you can.|||go to this site. it has your experiment on it as well as explaining how to do it.|||You'll need 2 scoops of ice cream, a blender and some Coke.
What do the numbers on golf balls stand for?
I started golf lessons and purchased a new set of golf clubs and some (18) used Bridgestone balls because someone told me that's the best thing to do when you're starting out since I will lose a lot of them. The balls have numbers on them such as 1 though 7. What do they mean?|||Identification purposes. But using these numbers and relying on this for identification is weak. I've seen many of instances when two golfers come up to the ball saying that they are using a Titleist ProV1 #1. No other marks distinguishing their ball. They are both in a jam.
It is always best to mark your ball with a sharpie. This way you have a unique ball mark that signifies your ball. Some of the ball marks I've seen are:
- multiple color dots
- a design
- words like "no game"
Good luck!|||Absolutely nothing to do with performance. The reason for numbers is because a lot of people play the same golf ball. For example, if everyone played a Titleist golf ball in a foursome, you could either take a marker and draw a symbol on it to identify it as yours...or you could all just play one with a different number. If your a pro and can afford to play any golfball for free, some pros will only play one number (just a lucky number).|||Nothing, just if you play with other people, you can keep track of who's ball is whose after the initial drive, where you won't see them again till you walk up the fairway.|||to distinguish yours from the others playing with you. great advice from someone, the used balls float as well as new balls, and cost less.|||to summarize other answers... Nothing, identification purposes.
It is always best to mark your ball with a sharpie. This way you have a unique ball mark that signifies your ball. Some of the ball marks I've seen are:
- multiple color dots
- a design
- words like "no game"
Good luck!|||Absolutely nothing to do with performance. The reason for numbers is because a lot of people play the same golf ball. For example, if everyone played a Titleist golf ball in a foursome, you could either take a marker and draw a symbol on it to identify it as yours...or you could all just play one with a different number. If your a pro and can afford to play any golfball for free, some pros will only play one number (just a lucky number).|||Nothing, just if you play with other people, you can keep track of who's ball is whose after the initial drive, where you won't see them again till you walk up the fairway.|||to distinguish yours from the others playing with you. great advice from someone, the used balls float as well as new balls, and cost less.|||to summarize other answers... Nothing, identification purposes.
Can your golf tempo and rhythm affect how solid your strike a golf ball?
With the new golf drills i have been working on, i seem to have fastened my golf swing for both the irons and driver. Should i go back to my usual tempo???|||Having played baseball and tennis, I'm used to trying to swing faster so ball will go farther. The opposite is true in golf. If you try to overswing to get distance, then you lose your mechanics. On the range, try to imagine a metronome ticking in your head and swing with the metronome. No faster and no slower. As another person said, work on the accuracy of your shots. With practice and tempo, then distance will follow.|||Yes. Your tempo effects timing and rhythm. If your tempo is too quick, the timing of the release of the club would be late. Conversely, a slow tempo could mean an early release and or even a blocked shot if you're slow turning through the shot. If you walk fast or talk fast, your tempo might be better if its quick. If you are a slow mover or are deliberate, a slower tempo might work better for you. After all that said, when you are working on drills, you may not work in your natural tempo because you are focused on your swing thoughts and new movements. You may be rushing things a bit trying to get a certain result (usually distance). Try to eliminate over swinging, try to make the movements slowly until you can make them without thinking about them. Forget the distance. When you get to where you can hit the ball the direction you want, the distance will come around.|||Tempo would effect your swing simply by components of your body meshing together.... for example your arms correlating with your legs in the downswing.... with an off timed correlation your contact would suffer.
How would you display these golf items in a "golf room?"?
I have a Ryder Cup flag and a Torrey Pines US Open golf towel. I don't know if I want to spend a bunch of money to frame the flag, since it doesn't have any autographs, but I don't know what to do. I want to incorporate them somehow. Any suggestions?|||Wow dude I have the same thing but both are flags. What I did was went to hobby lobby with the flags so you can check size and got a frame for about ten bucks each and put them on the wall and they look fantastic so you should do the same.|||i would frame it and hang them both up next to each other|||i would put the flag up in your room and the towel on your bag.....thats what it is made for...|||frame both and hang them
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How many golf balls of each kind were bought?
Please help me set up the equations!!!! I have a lot of trouble with "let" statements and things like that
A store sells the Red Dot golf balls for 60 cents each, the Black Dot balls for 94 cents each and the Gold Dot ball for $1.10 each. A golf pro bought two dozen more Red Dot than Gold DOt balls and three times as many Black Dot as Red Dot balls. If the golf balls and one dollar's worth of tees cost 140.50, how many gold balls of each kind were bought?|||Let red dot = x
Let black dot = y
Let gold dot = z
z = x - 24
y = 3x
0.6x + 0.94y + 1.1z + 1= 140.5
0.6x + 0.94(3x) + 1.1(x-24) = 140.5 - 1
0.6x + 2.82x + 1.1x - 26.4 = 139.5
4.52x = 139.5 + 26.4
x = 165.9/4.52
x = 36.703
y = 36.703*3
z = 36.703 - 24
37 red dot, 110 black dot, 13 gold dot
I think, please recheck!|||Let r be number of red dot balls
Let b be number of black dot balls
Let g be total of gold dot balls
Balls bought = r + b + g
g+ 24 = r so g = r - 24
b = 3*r
So cost of things bought is
0.6r + 0.94b + 1.1g + 1 (tees) = 140.5
so 0.6r + 0.94*3*r + 1.1*(r-24)+1=140.5
this gives r(0.6+0.94*3+1.1)-1.1*24+1=140.5
4.52r - 25.4 = 140.5
4.52r = 165.9
It seems that these equations cannot be solved as whole numbers though (either the question is typed wrong - or it is just an example to show you understand how to set up equations?)|||dunno. but try to start with the 1.10 ball, then, when u have, say, a fourth of the total left, half the # of g balls, then -24. i guess itl work
A store sells the Red Dot golf balls for 60 cents each, the Black Dot balls for 94 cents each and the Gold Dot ball for $1.10 each. A golf pro bought two dozen more Red Dot than Gold DOt balls and three times as many Black Dot as Red Dot balls. If the golf balls and one dollar's worth of tees cost 140.50, how many gold balls of each kind were bought?|||Let red dot = x
Let black dot = y
Let gold dot = z
z = x - 24
y = 3x
0.6x + 0.94y + 1.1z + 1= 140.5
0.6x + 0.94(3x) + 1.1(x-24) = 140.5 - 1
0.6x + 2.82x + 1.1x - 26.4 = 139.5
4.52x = 139.5 + 26.4
x = 165.9/4.52
x = 36.703
y = 36.703*3
z = 36.703 - 24
37 red dot, 110 black dot, 13 gold dot
I think, please recheck!|||Let r be number of red dot balls
Let b be number of black dot balls
Let g be total of gold dot balls
Balls bought = r + b + g
g+ 24 = r so g = r - 24
b = 3*r
So cost of things bought is
0.6r + 0.94b + 1.1g + 1 (tees) = 140.5
so 0.6r + 0.94*3*r + 1.1*(r-24)+1=140.5
this gives r(0.6+0.94*3+1.1)-1.1*24+1=140.5
4.52r - 25.4 = 140.5
4.52r = 165.9
It seems that these equations cannot be solved as whole numbers though (either the question is typed wrong - or it is just an example to show you understand how to set up equations?)|||dunno. but try to start with the 1.10 ball, then, when u have, say, a fourth of the total left, half the # of g balls, then -24. i guess itl work
How much are you willing to pay for one round of vacation golf?
I do plan to get at least one round of golf in. A little pre-planning shows the greens fees range from $120 to $270. While I like the experience of different courses, $270 seems a bit steep, especially when I'm playing as a single. How much are you willing to pay for one round of vacation golf?|||0 dollars, golf is an elitist, racist game mostly played by inept white men.|||5 thousand dollars|||$0..i don't golf|||Anything over $150 is reaching as far as I'm concerned. I'd rather just have a nice dinner with my wife. I've played some amazing courses for less that that too.|||If it was somewhere real nice, like Hawaii or something, I would think of paying $100, but that might not even be close to any of the green fees. I guess you can call me cheap 'cause I'm still a junior paying $5 to play a round of golf at a municipal course.|||Pebble Beach is open to the public. Will set you back over $500. But everyone should play this course at least once.|||0$. I find golf veeeerrryy boring.|||I like to play the course that the pros have played or courses that are ranked. I usually only play them once since they are so expensive. I played 5 different course this summer in Hawaii (our 30th aniversary). I spent $80-$130. Most of the courses had some type of discount times. The most expensive courses I think I would pay are the Bandon, Oregon courses. I played there a couple of years ago and they were great. I got to play for free since my son was working as a pro there. I would love to go back and I'll pay the $200 to play each one again. You are required to walk. The views are great. We'll worth the money (at least once). The courses are very difficult if you don't hit it straight.|||Around $175.|||If I was good enough where I knew I'd get full enjoyment of the course, I'd pay the $300-$500 that a round at Pebble Beach will cost, especially since it may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, I'd do everything I could to find someone to play it with me. I don't think you want to experience a great course like that all by yourself.|||I am a member of a very nice course that costs $250 for a year for a couple. I don't think I would pay more than $40. I know that isn't very much, but it only takes 4 hours to play and if it were more than that I would do something else.|||I love to play golf, but my abilities don't match my enthusiasm.
Still, on vacation I would pay about $100 for a round at a nice resort course. At home I pay about 37.00 per round.
Still, on vacation I would pay about $100 for a round at a nice resort course. At home I pay about 37.00 per round.
What should I wear when meeting my new colleagues at a company golf tournament?
I'm starting a new job in a month but was invited to meet my new colleagues at a company golf tournament next week.
I've never golfed before (outside of going to the driving range every summer.) Any advice on what I should wear?|||It depends what your body type is and how you feel. I would never want to wear short in front of my co-workers = my legs just aren't my best assets.
Head to the local sears visit the Lands End section. You can buy nice summer weight pants/shorts. Get something that is "modern" but not flashy. You should be able to find a shirt that works too.|||nice kahki shorts and a polo shirt.
I've never golfed before (outside of going to the driving range every summer.) Any advice on what I should wear?|||It depends what your body type is and how you feel. I would never want to wear short in front of my co-workers = my legs just aren't my best assets.
Head to the local sears visit the Lands End section. You can buy nice summer weight pants/shorts. Get something that is "modern" but not flashy. You should be able to find a shirt that works too.|||nice kahki shorts and a polo shirt.
What is the longest soft golf ball on the market?
I'm looking for the best long distance golf ball, but it has to be soft. It doesn't matter to me or my golf buddies if it's non-conforming-we just want the longest drive we can get.|||Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x, costly though.|||Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have both proven that there's only ~5 yards of difference from the softest "tour" ball to the hardest "distance" ball. The only ball that differentiated was the old Nike One Platinum: with a robot swinging 95 mph, it went 231 yards, compared to the average of 255 with the others. When the test went to 105 mph, it's performance became comparable to all the others, however (~285 yards).|||Titleist pro v1 are the longest ball out there that will spin on a green , But give 'titleist nxt tour' a try , it doesn't spin! Therefore longer distance! You won't be able to control your iron shots into the green tho , it just won't stop! little bit cheaper too.|||I'd have to say Titleist pro V1's but more specifically Pro V1x because unlike Pro V1's, it spins a little less. You can also try the Srixon Gold its long as well.
How many miles does an average person walk on an average sized golf course?
Im just curious and would like to know how many miles does one walk while playing golf on an average sized golf course. Has anyone used a pedometer while playing. (I think thats the name of the thing that measures your steps). Just curious...|||I used one a pedometer a few years ago. It measured about 15,000 steps, which works out to about 6 or 7 miles.
The course is usually about 6500 to 7000 yards, which works out to 3.5 to 4 miles. But that only measures from the tee to the middle of the green, right down the center of the fairway.
In real life, most players walk to the left or right; you sometimes have to walk past the green; you'll walk ahead to look over your next shot. You'll almost never walk a straight line down the middle of the fairway.
In addition to all that, you have to walk from the green to the next tee area. That can easily be anywhere from 50 to 200 yards, which could add more than a mile to your total walking distance.|||John's answer is very accurate and true to my own experiences. A 6,500 yard course, with all of the side to side variation required to find your ball equals about five miles of walking. Then, add the distance from green to tee box into the equation. One HUGE variable is whether or not it is a course laid out through a residential area or on a single tract of land. Residential courses are set up so that the mximum number of people have 'golf course property', so there often will be only one or two holes per block, This can lead to walks as long as one-quarter mile from one green to the next tee box. This can easily add a mile or more to the distance walked for no real reason. That is why many of these types of courses require carts. So I would say the average course would require about seven miles for one 18-hole round.|||Average, I presume an average player walks about 8000 yards which is 5 miles. 5 miles includes the length of the course, the zig-zagging looking for balls and walking between greens to the next tees.
Amazingly they say you only expense about 500 calories in that 4 1/2hrs workout.|||http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=measure鈥?/a>
I believe the average golf course is over 6000 yards. Have fun.|||i'd say about 5 miles!! you'd be surprised...
The course is usually about 6500 to 7000 yards, which works out to 3.5 to 4 miles. But that only measures from the tee to the middle of the green, right down the center of the fairway.
In real life, most players walk to the left or right; you sometimes have to walk past the green; you'll walk ahead to look over your next shot. You'll almost never walk a straight line down the middle of the fairway.
In addition to all that, you have to walk from the green to the next tee area. That can easily be anywhere from 50 to 200 yards, which could add more than a mile to your total walking distance.|||John's answer is very accurate and true to my own experiences. A 6,500 yard course, with all of the side to side variation required to find your ball equals about five miles of walking. Then, add the distance from green to tee box into the equation. One HUGE variable is whether or not it is a course laid out through a residential area or on a single tract of land. Residential courses are set up so that the mximum number of people have 'golf course property', so there often will be only one or two holes per block, This can lead to walks as long as one-quarter mile from one green to the next tee box. This can easily add a mile or more to the distance walked for no real reason. That is why many of these types of courses require carts. So I would say the average course would require about seven miles for one 18-hole round.|||Average, I presume an average player walks about 8000 yards which is 5 miles. 5 miles includes the length of the course, the zig-zagging looking for balls and walking between greens to the next tees.
Amazingly they say you only expense about 500 calories in that 4 1/2hrs workout.|||http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=measure鈥?/a>
I believe the average golf course is over 6000 yards. Have fun.|||i'd say about 5 miles!! you'd be surprised...
What is the best way to ship golf clubs?
I travel every winter and summer. What is the most cost effective way to ship it? I have a golf bag at both locations, so I don't need to ship my golf bag. Should I purchase a golf traveling bag and check it in at the airport, or use the postal service?|||Surely if you are travelling twice a year and paying for your clubs to be shipped every time would it not be better and cheaper in the long run to buy another set and keep a set at each location.
To Bob i dont see how its a bad answer where i am from in england to ship golf clubs to another destination via airport as you travel costs a minimum 拢20 each way depending on distance so if i travel twice a year thats a minimum 拢80 per year. Another set of clubs would cost about 拢500 so after 6 years i would be saving money every year after that.|||Hi there,
In my opinion, the cheapest way to transfer your golf clubs is by sea, but it would take a lot of time before the golf clubs arrive in the destination.
The fastest way is by the air but it would cost you more, depending on the destination.
If you are looking for the lesser cost but effective way to do it, I would suggest you deliver it by the sea but do it days earlier before the tournament or the game. By the time you arrived to your destination, your golf clubs are already there and enjoy tee times.|||I've traveled a lot, and I can't tell you how many times the airlines have lost or damaged my clubs (or delayed getting them to me). Even using a hardcase. And with "oversize bag surcharges" they're charging today, it's just not worth the hassle.
In recent years I've had wonderful luck, and service, by using FedEx or UPS (definitely not the US Postal Service) - they even have boxes specifically sized for shipping clubs (and complete golf bags) and offer door-to-door service. Nothing better than arriving at a destination and having my clubs already in my motel room waiting for me.
There are also some online golfclub deliver services now too, so you might want to check them out too (google search %26gt; "golfclub delivery services").|||To the answer above that is a terrible idea on so many levels it is not even funny.
You could buy a golf bag to travel with and a golf travel case. You could use either or Airport = risky Post = pricey. You should buy a bag to put in the travel case though so they don't rattle around during shipping.
To Bob i dont see how its a bad answer where i am from in england to ship golf clubs to another destination via airport as you travel costs a minimum 拢20 each way depending on distance so if i travel twice a year thats a minimum 拢80 per year. Another set of clubs would cost about 拢500 so after 6 years i would be saving money every year after that.|||Hi there,
In my opinion, the cheapest way to transfer your golf clubs is by sea, but it would take a lot of time before the golf clubs arrive in the destination.
The fastest way is by the air but it would cost you more, depending on the destination.
If you are looking for the lesser cost but effective way to do it, I would suggest you deliver it by the sea but do it days earlier before the tournament or the game. By the time you arrived to your destination, your golf clubs are already there and enjoy tee times.|||I've traveled a lot, and I can't tell you how many times the airlines have lost or damaged my clubs (or delayed getting them to me). Even using a hardcase. And with "oversize bag surcharges" they're charging today, it's just not worth the hassle.
In recent years I've had wonderful luck, and service, by using FedEx or UPS (definitely not the US Postal Service) - they even have boxes specifically sized for shipping clubs (and complete golf bags) and offer door-to-door service. Nothing better than arriving at a destination and having my clubs already in my motel room waiting for me.
There are also some online golfclub deliver services now too, so you might want to check them out too (google search %26gt; "golfclub delivery services").|||To the answer above that is a terrible idea on so many levels it is not even funny.
You could buy a golf bag to travel with and a golf travel case. You could use either or Airport = risky Post = pricey. You should buy a bag to put in the travel case though so they don't rattle around during shipping.
How may I obtain the best of all golf tips?
I am aware of several places to get steak tips, but no golf tips in all the same places. There is not onr tip store. Tip jar|||Most golf tips only work ongoing when you have good swing technique. The irony is once you have good technique you really don't need the golf tips. The best tips tend to be found on the practice fairway 'in the dirt'. Good luck.|||Tips are like band aids, they only help stop the bleeding. They are not for long term use. Nothing replaces proper instruction and solid practice. There are so many types of swings out there that not all tips are good for all swings either. You need to know your swing and which tips are going to benefit you and which ones to stay away from. Take lessons...get the proper mechanics...band aids will not be necessary. I know...this answer sucks.|||My advice
Would be visit www.golfperfect.net they guarantee to lower your handicapp. They have helped over 368,373 people with there golf tips|||"Dial-A-Prayer"|||take lessons. nothing near as good.
Would be visit www.golfperfect.net they guarantee to lower your handicapp. They have helped over 368,373 people with there golf tips|||"Dial-A-Prayer"|||take lessons. nothing near as good.
How do I offer to pay for the golf tournament?
I was invited by one of my customers to a golf tournament in couple of weeks as one of the four players. I accepted and am very excited to go! I talked to my boss and he wants me to pick up the tab for everything. How do I offer to pay? I know which country club it is but I don't know who is putting on the tournament.
I'm unsure of the correct etiqutte because I was invited by him. If I had invited him it would be easy.
Should I say something now or on the day of the tournament?|||Golf outings are a great way for groups to raise money. There's a good chance that your customer is putting together a foursome of people similar to you who he/she wants to get to know a little better and have a good time with. Call him/her up and tell him/her that when you spoke with your boss about the outing, your boss offered to sponsor your foursome. Your customer will probably be impressed that your boss is interested enough in him/her to sponsor the day, and it will help build your business relationship.
Of course, your client might already be looking to do the same thing. Perhaps if your client wants to pay for the foursome, you could get some information about the outing and there is something else your boss could sponsor: hole sponsorships, beer cart, all sorts of options. Golf outings are a lot of fun; don't be discouraged if your client wants to pay.|||explain to him that your boss is picking up the tab and call the country club to change the information.|||Just say "let me get that" or something like that.|||Find out if it is for a Charity.
A donation might be in order, and more appropriate.
Also, sometimes a gift for the person that invited you, like a box of golf balls would be a nice gesture of thanks.
I'm unsure of the correct etiqutte because I was invited by him. If I had invited him it would be easy.
Should I say something now or on the day of the tournament?|||Golf outings are a great way for groups to raise money. There's a good chance that your customer is putting together a foursome of people similar to you who he/she wants to get to know a little better and have a good time with. Call him/her up and tell him/her that when you spoke with your boss about the outing, your boss offered to sponsor your foursome. Your customer will probably be impressed that your boss is interested enough in him/her to sponsor the day, and it will help build your business relationship.
Of course, your client might already be looking to do the same thing. Perhaps if your client wants to pay for the foursome, you could get some information about the outing and there is something else your boss could sponsor: hole sponsorships, beer cart, all sorts of options. Golf outings are a lot of fun; don't be discouraged if your client wants to pay.|||explain to him that your boss is picking up the tab and call the country club to change the information.|||Just say "let me get that" or something like that.|||Find out if it is for a Charity.
A donation might be in order, and more appropriate.
Also, sometimes a gift for the person that invited you, like a box of golf balls would be a nice gesture of thanks.
Are Volkswagen golf and cabrio headlights and taillights the same?
So I have a 1998 volkswagen and im wondering if its possible to replace the headlights/taillights with aftermarket kits made for the golf? Thank you!|||Yes. Cabrio and Golf headlights and tail lights in that model year are practically interchangeable.
What can I say to convince a golf course to let me use my own golf cart?
I live on a golf course and purchased a golf cart to use on it. When I called to ask if I have to pay a trail fee or something like it, they said they dont allow private carts. I know for a fact that other people on the course use their own carts. Do I have a right to do the same as others?|||If you approach them with respect and ask them their policy about private carts they will probably tell you. Like someone else said the other players could be grandfathered into being allowed to bring theirs. I would think long and hard about the advice to try and sneak it on the course.|||I would have looked into this before purchasing the cart. Perhaps there are some liabilities that they have to follow. If you feel others have private carts perhaps you should approach one of those guests and ask what steps they followed.|||Just do it anyway. It's probably what the other people do. Or they just say no as a disclaimer but never really enforce it. It's golf for Pete's sake. Who cares? If they tell you no then what are they going to do? Put you in jail?|||Not many courses allow private carts. Some courses had to grandfather in members who had always had carts. This may be the situation with the other members you've seen? I would let you use your own cart on my course if you paid the full cart fee each time you played.|||They want your cart rental $$$$ so they make rules against using your own- simple as that. If you think they are making 'double standards' and allowing others to use their carts, ask them before confronting the owner/operator of the course.
The only time I have heard of people using their own carts is on PRIVATE golf courses (private 'clubs').|||We have private carts at our club but we pay a $225 fee per year and sign a disclaimer. Make them an offer.|||I would just go in and pay the green fee without a cart, then just put the clubs on your cart and start playing; the most they can do at first is ask you to leave. If they do tell them you'll give them a couple hundred bucks a year to use it. If they say no and tell you to leave, tell them you want your money back. . . .
The only time I have heard of people using their own carts is on PRIVATE golf courses (private 'clubs').|||We have private carts at our club but we pay a $225 fee per year and sign a disclaimer. Make them an offer.|||I would just go in and pay the green fee without a cart, then just put the clubs on your cart and start playing; the most they can do at first is ask you to leave. If they do tell them you'll give them a couple hundred bucks a year to use it. If they say no and tell you to leave, tell them you want your money back. . . .
What do you need in order to play golf in Scotland or Ireland?
Do you need to have a handicap or proof of club membership? Also do most courses rent clubs? I am planning a golf vacation to either Scotland or Ireland and would like some help. I work in Afghanistan so I do not have clubs. So I am curious if I could rent clubs.|||Some courses rent clubs, some don't. I would suggest going online and emailing the courses you are interested in playing.|||Hi mate,
it's the same anywhere, do a quick search of the courses in the vacinity of where you will be staying, You should be able to find at least 4 or 5 and give them a call or an email asking what the requirements are. At the end of the day it depends on how well you play the game and how serious you take it, if you just want to get out on a course and enjoy the golf then there will be I'm sure plenty of courses offering open doors to members of the public, most will offer club,shoe and trolley hire for a reasonable amount plus your green fees.
Get out there and enjoy.
Good luck
regards
Gary|||Some will ask for proof of handicap some won't. If you wanted to play the Old Course you would need proof of handicap. I would guess that most courses would have clubs to hire, certainly the top ones. You just need to call to check these things out.
Make sure you have a set of good waterproofs.
And start practicing deep bunker shots and punch shots!!|||Just bring a lot of money. I just showed up at a lot of courses in Ireland and that's all they asked for.|||A good wind-coat/rain coat.
See American Ryder Cup Team 2010 for reason.
it's the same anywhere, do a quick search of the courses in the vacinity of where you will be staying, You should be able to find at least 4 or 5 and give them a call or an email asking what the requirements are. At the end of the day it depends on how well you play the game and how serious you take it, if you just want to get out on a course and enjoy the golf then there will be I'm sure plenty of courses offering open doors to members of the public, most will offer club,shoe and trolley hire for a reasonable amount plus your green fees.
Get out there and enjoy.
Good luck
regards
Gary|||Some will ask for proof of handicap some won't. If you wanted to play the Old Course you would need proof of handicap. I would guess that most courses would have clubs to hire, certainly the top ones. You just need to call to check these things out.
Make sure you have a set of good waterproofs.
And start practicing deep bunker shots and punch shots!!|||Just bring a lot of money. I just showed up at a lot of courses in Ireland and that's all they asked for.|||A good wind-coat/rain coat.
See American Ryder Cup Team 2010 for reason.
How can I charge an EZ Go golf cart without using a golf cart charger?
How can I charge an EZ Go golf cart without using a golf cart charger? Can I bypass the plug-in and use something different? I do not want to pay $200 - $300 for a charger.|||the chargers are specific to EZ Go so you have to buy one sorry|||if you are unsure what to do,its best to contact the manufacturers for correct help, you don't want to use anything if you are unsure on what to do, other than that it looks like paying out the sum you say. good look
What is the proper way to mow a golf course green?
I'm starting a job soon at a golf course and they want to take me out and make sure I can properly mow a green and "see if I have it". Is there any tips on how I can do a better job, or anything of that sort? Thanks in advance|||Depending on the mower they give you, hand mower self propelled or green mowing machine the mowing is usually done perpendicular to the tee markers. Then mow strip after strip leaving less than a mower width uncut both at the start and the finish, When the whole green has been mowed, mow the uncut edge going right around the whole green. Hope this helps.|||when they give you a direction to mow you should see whats in front of you like a tree or something and just put the blades down and go straight to the object make sure you dont scalp the green i work at a golf course for 3 yrs and i make straight lines
|||dont stalk people that you think havent payed there green fees that guy think he was so devious but i was onto him...... anyways i guess you should just ask for advice or if theres anything in particular you are supposed to do im sure theyll tell you.|||Make sure that every square inch is cut and exactly the same height. And i find this odd- many greens are artificial turf. good luck!|||you might pull a little scissors out of your back pocket at the end. then say you need to finish up properly.|||Mow it in alternating directions...first north to south then south to north..good luck to you...
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|||dont stalk people that you think havent payed there green fees that guy think he was so devious but i was onto him...... anyways i guess you should just ask for advice or if theres anything in particular you are supposed to do im sure theyll tell you.|||Make sure that every square inch is cut and exactly the same height. And i find this odd- many greens are artificial turf. good luck!|||you might pull a little scissors out of your back pocket at the end. then say you need to finish up properly.|||Mow it in alternating directions...first north to south then south to north..good luck to you...
How do I prevent rolling my wrist in golf?
I have developed a nasty problem in my golf swing. I am right handed, and I roll my right wrist as I swing, which causes the ball to hook, and give up distance. Are there any tips or drills I can do to stop this?|||A larger diameter grip will negate that tendency.
You can also move your right hand a little more on top, to the left, as you grip the club. Do it in small doses so you don't over-correct what your trying to fix.|||I also have the same problem from time to time. In my opinion, practice at the driving range, practice the swing before taking the shot and this is what I have found to be most important.
1 - Lie the club flat on the ground before taking your stance. Lie the grip along the soft pads of both hands and wrap the grip with both of them.
2 - Make sure your thumbs are both in line with each other, lying along the top of the grip and most importantly, facing directly down the shaft.
I think you'll find that if you are rolling your wrist it's generally because your trailing arm (the right one) will have your thumb pointing and lying slightly down the right hand side of the club. This in turn makes you turn your wrists anticlockwise exagerating the connection between clubface and ball...producing a hook.|||Well you can get on a driving range and practice, or you can buy a golfers wrist brace that will keep your wrist straight.|||My brother had this very problem. You either have to correct the problem through proper practice or aim away from your intended target to account for the hook. That may not help if you have a sweeping hook. To correct it, just fix your group. That is what is wrong.|||I used to have this problem as well and my driver and iron short will go draw or even hook at times.
Ok, try not to swing with your right arm too much, let the left arm follow the club weight through during impact. this will square the club head.
If it is putter, then try the left under grip like Julie Insker which works for me as well. You hit the putter with a more firm left arm and the right will just follows.|||Give this ago, Place ur ball on the tee, walk behind it and visualise a swing path, grab a tee put it in the ground about 1 1/2m behind the ball, grab another tee and put it only 1/2m in front of the ball, walk behind ball and check that the first tee, golf ball and last tee are aligned on the swing path. Address the ball with driver or any club really, force yourself to swing back over the back tee and thru over the front tee, try to even hit the front tee out of the ground.|||Look at photographs of Tiger Woods or any good professional after impact sooner or later the fore arms rotate bringing the right wrist over the left so it is not a question of preventing it happening but rather of when it happens. This requires a better synchronisation of the arm and wrist action with the body movement. The lower body (hips legs) must unwind earlier in order to automatically delay lower arm rotation thus avoiding the club face closing too early and causing the hook.|||Simple.
Increase the grip pressure of the last three fingers of your left hand and concentrate on pulling the rope with your left arm on your downswing.|||thoughtnot.. gave a good advise, increase diameter of your grip might work.
also, concentrate on initiating your back swing by turning your shoulder instead of starting with taking your arm back.|||Heres a big tip most average golfers dont know. You see at the range most golfers swinging away with all their strengths correct? And when u watch pros they all look soo smooth? Its because pros dont use their arms to hit the ball. Its the body. You coil up the body like a yoyo and release it while ur arms follow its like a chain reaction. At the top of your swing try straightening ur left leg (not 100 percent just around 80) without opening your shoulder (most ppl say dont look up with ur head but thats a bad term.)|||It is fairly uncommon for your right hand to just roll over excessively for no good reason. I would start by checking your clubface was not closed at address. Make sure your right hand grip is not too strong,which sounds like it may be.Have the club sitting in the fingers of the right hand ,with the life line of the hand sitting directly on top of the left thumb .The V formed between the right thumb and forefinger should point more toward your chin. If this hasn't fixed the problem you simply need to practice hitting little fades or cut shots, which require the clubface to come through the ball open (pointing right). Once you can do this you can refine the amount until the desired ball flight is achieved . Hope this helps you.
You can also move your right hand a little more on top, to the left, as you grip the club. Do it in small doses so you don't over-correct what your trying to fix.|||I also have the same problem from time to time. In my opinion, practice at the driving range, practice the swing before taking the shot and this is what I have found to be most important.
1 - Lie the club flat on the ground before taking your stance. Lie the grip along the soft pads of both hands and wrap the grip with both of them.
2 - Make sure your thumbs are both in line with each other, lying along the top of the grip and most importantly, facing directly down the shaft.
I think you'll find that if you are rolling your wrist it's generally because your trailing arm (the right one) will have your thumb pointing and lying slightly down the right hand side of the club. This in turn makes you turn your wrists anticlockwise exagerating the connection between clubface and ball...producing a hook.|||Well you can get on a driving range and practice, or you can buy a golfers wrist brace that will keep your wrist straight.|||My brother had this very problem. You either have to correct the problem through proper practice or aim away from your intended target to account for the hook. That may not help if you have a sweeping hook. To correct it, just fix your group. That is what is wrong.|||I used to have this problem as well and my driver and iron short will go draw or even hook at times.
Ok, try not to swing with your right arm too much, let the left arm follow the club weight through during impact. this will square the club head.
If it is putter, then try the left under grip like Julie Insker which works for me as well. You hit the putter with a more firm left arm and the right will just follows.|||Give this ago, Place ur ball on the tee, walk behind it and visualise a swing path, grab a tee put it in the ground about 1 1/2m behind the ball, grab another tee and put it only 1/2m in front of the ball, walk behind ball and check that the first tee, golf ball and last tee are aligned on the swing path. Address the ball with driver or any club really, force yourself to swing back over the back tee and thru over the front tee, try to even hit the front tee out of the ground.|||Look at photographs of Tiger Woods or any good professional after impact sooner or later the fore arms rotate bringing the right wrist over the left so it is not a question of preventing it happening but rather of when it happens. This requires a better synchronisation of the arm and wrist action with the body movement. The lower body (hips legs) must unwind earlier in order to automatically delay lower arm rotation thus avoiding the club face closing too early and causing the hook.|||Simple.
Increase the grip pressure of the last three fingers of your left hand and concentrate on pulling the rope with your left arm on your downswing.|||thoughtnot.. gave a good advise, increase diameter of your grip might work.
also, concentrate on initiating your back swing by turning your shoulder instead of starting with taking your arm back.|||Heres a big tip most average golfers dont know. You see at the range most golfers swinging away with all their strengths correct? And when u watch pros they all look soo smooth? Its because pros dont use their arms to hit the ball. Its the body. You coil up the body like a yoyo and release it while ur arms follow its like a chain reaction. At the top of your swing try straightening ur left leg (not 100 percent just around 80) without opening your shoulder (most ppl say dont look up with ur head but thats a bad term.)|||It is fairly uncommon for your right hand to just roll over excessively for no good reason. I would start by checking your clubface was not closed at address. Make sure your right hand grip is not too strong,which sounds like it may be.Have the club sitting in the fingers of the right hand ,with the life line of the hand sitting directly on top of the left thumb .The V formed between the right thumb and forefinger should point more toward your chin. If this hasn't fixed the problem you simply need to practice hitting little fades or cut shots, which require the clubface to come through the ball open (pointing right). Once you can do this you can refine the amount until the desired ball flight is achieved . Hope this helps you.
What degree golf club do you prefer for long drives?
Basically, what degree for a driver do you prefer at long drives (driving ranges)? I purchased a TaylorMade R580 with 8.5 degrees recently, but was wondering if that is too low? I am completely new to golf. I would love to hear some comments.|||I won't use anything higher than a 9.5. It puts the ball into the air, and you can get into trouble. 8.5 is not too low, just practice, and you should be able to control it even more with lower trajectory.|||That's not too low. It'll give you a nice low long drive. Great for a course that you don't have to deal with big hills on the fairway.|||8.5 is low for a beginner. I would go with something like a 10.5 and then work your way down to 9.5 then 8.5 as your skills progress.|||I've been golfing for over 20 years and a 8.5 degree driver is too low for me. I use a ten degree Adams Tight Lies driver and that is perfect. Newer golfers should use a ten degree or 10.5 degree driver at first, then work their way down to whatever they feel most comfortable with.|||Thats definetly too low...i agree with most others that you should start at 10, but your actual degree has to be fitted for best results
What is the best way to launch a golf ball 4.5 meters exactly using a mousetrap?
We are doing a project where we have to launch a plastic golf ball exactly 4.5 meters using a cheap $1.50 mousetrap and we are looking for suggestions as how to achieve exactly 4.5 meters.|||You can adjust the trajectory to achieve 4.5 meters.
The formula is: distance = (v虏 sin 2肖) 梅 g
Where:
v is the initial velocity of the golf ball
肖 is the launch angle
g is the acceleration due to gravity
A 45掳 launch angle produces the greatest distance. As long as you can get 4.5 meters (or more) with 45掳, you can adjust the the launch angle to get the ball to land exactly at 4.5 meters. The trick is getting a consistent initial velocity and avoid veering to the left or right.
30掳 and 60掳 will travel the same distance on the fly. The 60掳 angle just produces more of a lob. I suspect you have a bucket or other target to shoot for.|||Drill a hole in the golf ball and fill it with some material (sand, water, etc) to increase its weight. Of course you have to be able to tape up the hole afterwards so that whatever material you stuffed it with stays inside.
The formula is: distance = (v虏 sin 2肖) 梅 g
Where:
v is the initial velocity of the golf ball
肖 is the launch angle
g is the acceleration due to gravity
A 45掳 launch angle produces the greatest distance. As long as you can get 4.5 meters (or more) with 45掳, you can adjust the the launch angle to get the ball to land exactly at 4.5 meters. The trick is getting a consistent initial velocity and avoid veering to the left or right.
30掳 and 60掳 will travel the same distance on the fly. The 60掳 angle just produces more of a lob. I suspect you have a bucket or other target to shoot for.|||Drill a hole in the golf ball and fill it with some material (sand, water, etc) to increase its weight. Of course you have to be able to tape up the hole afterwards so that whatever material you stuffed it with stays inside.
What do you need in order to play golf in Scotland or Ireland?
Do you need to have a handicap or proof of club membership? Also do most courses rent clubs? I am planning a golf vacation to either Scotland or Ireland and would like some help. I work in Afghanistan so I do not have clubs. So I am curious if I could rent clubs.|||If you Google "golf course Ireland" or "golf course Scotland" I'm sure the various clubs will have websites and you can contact them directly, they would be able to advise you on green fees, rules, club hire etc. I imagine most golf clubs would have the equipment for you to hire?|||Have cash, will travel.
How should I get ready for college golf?
I am a Senior in high school from Minnesota. I have signed a deal to play golf at a program down in Arizona. I have heard that college golf is far harder than junior golf. What should I be practicing in order to make sure my game is ready? I have heard I should be working out, ive heard I should be working on my short game, and ive heard I should be trying to add yards
Notes: Handicap: +.1, Driver goes 295, short game is above average.|||The best advice I can give you is to contact the golf coach at college in Arizona.
1. He will appreciate your interest in bettering your game and this will make a good impression.
2. Any college coach worth his salt WILL have a written program already in place to help incoming players prepare. Often this isn't introduced to the incoming student until the Summer before admission. This is your chance to get a head start.
3. Explore the possibility to be able to check in with the coach or an assistant he names. Respect any limitations on contact that may exist within the governing bodies, but within that framework get as much help as you can. These are the people who are going to help shape your game for the next four years.
4. Stretch yourself in competition between now and then. Look for opportunities to play competitively against players above your level. Watch them, learn how to handle yourself on these 'bigger stages'. See where your game stacks up and where it falls short and work on that.|||i love preaching to the pope. if your drive is straight in the fairway just practice your rythm and routine set up. how's your long irons, and be perfect in your short game, and putting 50% of your score. i used to shoot 8, and i thought if i could get 30yds more from my drive i'd be able to lower my hdcp. nope it doesn't work like that, i got into that power mode and my score suffered soo much, shanks duffs i was too much of a man to cry but .. i had to re do my swing, slowing down my swing, conciously swinging my body and arms together, keeping my back leg stable, and swinging thru.|||You should do the things that will help improve your game. You should definitely start some sort of exercise regimen specific to golf. Here's a link providing such a workout: http://www.myfit.ca/fitnessprograms/view鈥?/a>
By no means have you mastered the game so continue to do the things that got you to a +.1 handicap.
Notes: Handicap: +.1, Driver goes 295, short game is above average.|||The best advice I can give you is to contact the golf coach at college in Arizona.
1. He will appreciate your interest in bettering your game and this will make a good impression.
2. Any college coach worth his salt WILL have a written program already in place to help incoming players prepare. Often this isn't introduced to the incoming student until the Summer before admission. This is your chance to get a head start.
3. Explore the possibility to be able to check in with the coach or an assistant he names. Respect any limitations on contact that may exist within the governing bodies, but within that framework get as much help as you can. These are the people who are going to help shape your game for the next four years.
4. Stretch yourself in competition between now and then. Look for opportunities to play competitively against players above your level. Watch them, learn how to handle yourself on these 'bigger stages'. See where your game stacks up and where it falls short and work on that.|||i love preaching to the pope. if your drive is straight in the fairway just practice your rythm and routine set up. how's your long irons, and be perfect in your short game, and putting 50% of your score. i used to shoot 8, and i thought if i could get 30yds more from my drive i'd be able to lower my hdcp. nope it doesn't work like that, i got into that power mode and my score suffered soo much, shanks duffs i was too much of a man to cry but .. i had to re do my swing, slowing down my swing, conciously swinging my body and arms together, keeping my back leg stable, and swinging thru.|||You should do the things that will help improve your game. You should definitely start some sort of exercise regimen specific to golf. Here's a link providing such a workout: http://www.myfit.ca/fitnessprograms/view鈥?/a>
By no means have you mastered the game so continue to do the things that got you to a +.1 handicap.
How many acres on average make up a regular and professional golf course?
I don't know if there's any difference in size between any regular golf course and the ones the pros play on like any used for the PGA tournament.
Just on average, how many acres would make up a golf course? Or if there's a difference, regular and pro?|||Oh there's a difference in the courses. However, from an acreage point of view there isn't always a difference. For example, a course like the TPC of Scottsdale where the Phoenix Open is played is on 110 acres. It's not terribly long. A course in my hometown is longer than that and is on more land(170 acres). Courses range from 100 acres to 250 acres or more. It depends on the site. One of my favorite courses which is not a PGA Tour stop sits on 228 acres and at one time was regarded as the longest non-mountain course in the nation. The shortest course the pros play on is probably in the 6800 yard range while the longest is in the 7600 yard range.|||You see some small ~6000 yard courses on as little as 110 acres. Anything less than that and you get too close for comfort, and even with a full 110+ you need a well routed course to effectively sit on land that small.
Merion East will host the US Open in 2013 and it's around 150 acres, which is extremely small; they won't be able to sell as many tickets as they would at a larger venue.
Your typical tour venue is going to be pretty large in order to accomodate all the foot traffic, concession stands, etc. What constitutes the golf course, and surrounding area, can make it difficult to say exactly what the effective acreage is (i.e., courses often use neighboring land, the driving range, a second course (if one exists), to help house all the components of running a tournament. Are you counting that in your acreage, or not?).
The largest courses in terms of acreage will not be tour courses, because the PGA Tour requires walking so the holes cannot be spread too far. You can find mountain courses, real estate courses, or poorly routed courses, that can cover 400+ acres, but you could never walk them.
A Tour event will generally fall in the middle of the scale for those reasons. Something in the low 100's is too small (and too short) and something on the high end of the scale would be too spread out to walk.
Just on average, how many acres would make up a golf course? Or if there's a difference, regular and pro?|||Oh there's a difference in the courses. However, from an acreage point of view there isn't always a difference. For example, a course like the TPC of Scottsdale where the Phoenix Open is played is on 110 acres. It's not terribly long. A course in my hometown is longer than that and is on more land(170 acres). Courses range from 100 acres to 250 acres or more. It depends on the site. One of my favorite courses which is not a PGA Tour stop sits on 228 acres and at one time was regarded as the longest non-mountain course in the nation. The shortest course the pros play on is probably in the 6800 yard range while the longest is in the 7600 yard range.|||You see some small ~6000 yard courses on as little as 110 acres. Anything less than that and you get too close for comfort, and even with a full 110+ you need a well routed course to effectively sit on land that small.
Merion East will host the US Open in 2013 and it's around 150 acres, which is extremely small; they won't be able to sell as many tickets as they would at a larger venue.
Your typical tour venue is going to be pretty large in order to accomodate all the foot traffic, concession stands, etc. What constitutes the golf course, and surrounding area, can make it difficult to say exactly what the effective acreage is (i.e., courses often use neighboring land, the driving range, a second course (if one exists), to help house all the components of running a tournament. Are you counting that in your acreage, or not?).
The largest courses in terms of acreage will not be tour courses, because the PGA Tour requires walking so the holes cannot be spread too far. You can find mountain courses, real estate courses, or poorly routed courses, that can cover 400+ acres, but you could never walk them.
A Tour event will generally fall in the middle of the scale for those reasons. Something in the low 100's is too small (and too short) and something on the high end of the scale would be too spread out to walk.
How and how much to rent a golf cart for a wedding?
I am getting married and it is going to be a pretty big event. The venue is going to be a clearing out on some property in the woods. It would be nice to have a golf cart to transport older folks from the parking area to the ceremony and reception. Basically my question is: 1. Would a golf course rent you a golf cart for a day if it isnt going to be used on their course? 2. How much do you think this would cost?|||no a golf course is not likely to be willing to rent you a golf cart, however, golf carts are readily available in most cities and towns for rent through rental equipment companies or even through companies which sell golf carts. many people use them for event transportation so you should be able to do a little google searching in your area to find a place where you can rent them. they are available in both electric and gas opertated one. the electric ones will run all day long if they have been fully charged so you don't have to worry about fuel costs or smells.
as for the cost, that depends on where you live and what type of cart you rent, but here in virginia where i live, the run about 85 dollars per day.
as for the cost, that depends on where you live and what type of cart you rent, but here in virginia where i live, the run about 85 dollars per day.
How has golf equipment changed in the last 30 years?
I am 13 and homeschooled. My dad picked a topic for me to research. He picked "How has golf equipment changed in the past 30 years?" I am having a difficult time finding information on this topic. Please help! (:
Thank you in advance!|||hi,
A great deal has changes from clothing, shoes to golf clubs. You can now have a titanium club head for example. Most clubs are now made using graphite. There is currently a controversy over the use of hybrid clubs.
Yes, the game has changed a lot and will continue to change in order to evolve.|||The heads of drivers get bigger each year. One day it will be the size of a car|||they no longer use wood or steel for the club shafts and heads. They now use light alloys
Thank you in advance!|||hi,
A great deal has changes from clothing, shoes to golf clubs. You can now have a titanium club head for example. Most clubs are now made using graphite. There is currently a controversy over the use of hybrid clubs.
Yes, the game has changed a lot and will continue to change in order to evolve.|||The heads of drivers get bigger each year. One day it will be the size of a car|||they no longer use wood or steel for the club shafts and heads. They now use light alloys
What is the best method for flying with golf clubs?
I have an expensive set of golf clubs %26amp; wish to minimize any damage or loss when I fly with them. As you can imagine, I have heard many horror stories over the years. How is this best achieved? Can I get insurance?|||you can insure anything..
The best way is to have a hard lockable travel case, and check them as luggage.|||All the best answers are above. A lockable hard travel case.|||There are a couple of things that you can do- first, read last months' GOLF magazine, their "answer guy" addressed pretty much the same issue- from what I remember, different airlines apparently have different policies regarding luggage loss/damage issues. One thing you can control, is to buy a hard-sided good quality travel case. They can be expensive and cumbersome, but I have had one since 1990 and have toted my clubs all over the world with them and never had a problem.
Additionally, there are club shipping specialty companies that will take your clubs from the point of origin and deliver them to your destination with insurance and a guarantee. I think they are primarily oriented towards multi-person golf trips, and I have heard positive things about them. Also, there is always basic UPS shipping, and insurance is available with them.
Essentially, if you are going to go the airline route, you have to take your chances. The way flights and luggage are routed seperately these days, you have probably a 25% chance of being seperated from your clubs, even if only for a day, especially if you fly into a large airport hub. If you fly into a smaller airport on a regional/commuter jet, the chances are very good that your clubs will be on the flight with you, unless they need to dump them to make weight restrictions. There's nothing more depressing than to be taxiing out for takeoff and see your clubs still on the luggage cart.
Good luck.|||I bundle the clubs in groups of 4-5 and duct tape the shafts together and place them upside down in the golf bag. Then place the golf bag inside another bag made specifically for air travel. It would take some serious abuse to damage them after that!|||Get a hard case and pack your clubs safely and you should have no problem. You can not lock your case, so make sure your case closes securely. Until recently I had a strap around my case just to be sure, but after returning from Tampa a week ago, it was gone. TSA probably got it.
Go through your bag and take out extra items that add weight and volume like extra balls, towels, etc. The lighter the bag, the happier you will be. If you don't ever hit a 2-iron, don't waste the effort in carrying it with you. I never tape my clubs together or anything, but I do wrap my driver head with a towel or two and safely place my putter into the center of my bag.
You could always rent clubs, but why would you want to waste the better part of a round trying to adjust to someone else's clubs?|||get yourself a heavy duty carrying case.
The best way is to have a hard lockable travel case, and check them as luggage.|||All the best answers are above. A lockable hard travel case.|||There are a couple of things that you can do- first, read last months' GOLF magazine, their "answer guy" addressed pretty much the same issue- from what I remember, different airlines apparently have different policies regarding luggage loss/damage issues. One thing you can control, is to buy a hard-sided good quality travel case. They can be expensive and cumbersome, but I have had one since 1990 and have toted my clubs all over the world with them and never had a problem.
Additionally, there are club shipping specialty companies that will take your clubs from the point of origin and deliver them to your destination with insurance and a guarantee. I think they are primarily oriented towards multi-person golf trips, and I have heard positive things about them. Also, there is always basic UPS shipping, and insurance is available with them.
Essentially, if you are going to go the airline route, you have to take your chances. The way flights and luggage are routed seperately these days, you have probably a 25% chance of being seperated from your clubs, even if only for a day, especially if you fly into a large airport hub. If you fly into a smaller airport on a regional/commuter jet, the chances are very good that your clubs will be on the flight with you, unless they need to dump them to make weight restrictions. There's nothing more depressing than to be taxiing out for takeoff and see your clubs still on the luggage cart.
Good luck.|||I bundle the clubs in groups of 4-5 and duct tape the shafts together and place them upside down in the golf bag. Then place the golf bag inside another bag made specifically for air travel. It would take some serious abuse to damage them after that!|||Get a hard case and pack your clubs safely and you should have no problem. You can not lock your case, so make sure your case closes securely. Until recently I had a strap around my case just to be sure, but after returning from Tampa a week ago, it was gone. TSA probably got it.
Go through your bag and take out extra items that add weight and volume like extra balls, towels, etc. The lighter the bag, the happier you will be. If you don't ever hit a 2-iron, don't waste the effort in carrying it with you. I never tape my clubs together or anything, but I do wrap my driver head with a towel or two and safely place my putter into the center of my bag.
You could always rent clubs, but why would you want to waste the better part of a round trying to adjust to someone else's clubs?|||get yourself a heavy duty carrying case.
What is the cheapest place to get titleist golf balls in medium to large quantity?
I love hang titleist because they are over all the best ball in golf of course. But I am sick of paying 10 a sleeve everytime I go. And I do t wanna spend 50 on a box of 12. And I want more than 12 too. Where can I get a bunch of them for low price NEW.|||This website sells lots of good condition balls in bulk: http://lostgolfballs.com . I've heard a LOT of good things about that website. Look for the AAAAA (that's 5 As) rating, that means that the balls have not been struck more than once or twice and show no signs of use at all. That's as good as brand new.
I'd also recommend looking at the AAAA grade balls, those are also as good as new buy may have personal markings. But regardless, AAAAA balls from that site should get you what you want.
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In response to rob, below, this site offers a few different grades of balls, and only the best balls get the best rating. I've heard many
Also, to the OP, you can look for "X-outs", balls that are not deformed but have some cosmetic defect. These balls are not allowed in official tournament play, but are great for playing rounds by yourself. They'll sell for $30 when the originals would sell for $45. They're sold in many places the originals are sold, and the boxes clearly say "X-out".|||Try to find either logo overruns, X OUTs, or PRACTICE golf balls... Overruns are golf balls that were printed with (usually) a company logo or golf course logo but too many were made, or orders were cancelled, or something similar. X OUTs are balls that have some sort of small error, usually cosmetic, and PRACTICE balls are ones that are made often as driving range balls or to be put in shag bags or something similar... Any of these three options gets you brand new golf balls at a fraction of the cost. Just be aware that the latter two of these would not be acceptable in tournaments. You also might be able to find golf balls made in previous years with old cosmetics in bulk somewhere such as ebay, which would very likely be cheaper and would still be very high quality balls.|||This might sound llike a bad answer but google it. Google shopping provides you with all the places to shop, from cheapest the most expensive. Craigslist is also a good way to get new golf balls.|||COSTCOS, COSTCOS , you can buy them recycled for nothing.|||You can go to WWW.LOSTGOLFBALLS.COM and they have all kinds of them. I just ordered 100 Pro V1x golf balls and mine are all in good shape!!!!|||LostGolfBalls.com is a great place. 4A balls are mostly perfect. 5A balls are perfect.|||to be honest dude, you're never gonna get NEW titleist golf balls anywhere else other than the store.
I'd also recommend looking at the AAAA grade balls, those are also as good as new buy may have personal markings. But regardless, AAAAA balls from that site should get you what you want.
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In response to rob, below, this site offers a few different grades of balls, and only the best balls get the best rating. I've heard many
Also, to the OP, you can look for "X-outs", balls that are not deformed but have some cosmetic defect. These balls are not allowed in official tournament play, but are great for playing rounds by yourself. They'll sell for $30 when the originals would sell for $45. They're sold in many places the originals are sold, and the boxes clearly say "X-out".|||Try to find either logo overruns, X OUTs, or PRACTICE golf balls... Overruns are golf balls that were printed with (usually) a company logo or golf course logo but too many were made, or orders were cancelled, or something similar. X OUTs are balls that have some sort of small error, usually cosmetic, and PRACTICE balls are ones that are made often as driving range balls or to be put in shag bags or something similar... Any of these three options gets you brand new golf balls at a fraction of the cost. Just be aware that the latter two of these would not be acceptable in tournaments. You also might be able to find golf balls made in previous years with old cosmetics in bulk somewhere such as ebay, which would very likely be cheaper and would still be very high quality balls.|||This might sound llike a bad answer but google it. Google shopping provides you with all the places to shop, from cheapest the most expensive. Craigslist is also a good way to get new golf balls.|||COSTCOS, COSTCOS , you can buy them recycled for nothing.|||You can go to WWW.LOSTGOLFBALLS.COM and they have all kinds of them. I just ordered 100 Pro V1x golf balls and mine are all in good shape!!!!|||LostGolfBalls.com is a great place. 4A balls are mostly perfect. 5A balls are perfect.|||to be honest dude, you're never gonna get NEW titleist golf balls anywhere else other than the store.
How do I prevent rolling my wrist in golf?
I have developed a nasty problem in my golf swing. I am right handed, and I roll my right wrist as I swing, which causes the ball to hook, and give up distance. Are there any tips or drills I can do to stop this?|||women do suffer from this problem the reason is their superior flex ability in the upper body. especially in the wrists and forearms. you are not rolling your wrist. you are turning your forearm . at home take club with rubber swing Weight just let it go back and through in a pendulum motion. since it is winter you can do this watching t v . or even with a five pound dumb ell. you wont be able to swing Weight short distance if you roll your forearm. just a matter of decreasing woman's superior flex ability. or try throwing underhand motion with 5 pound dumb ell. easy cure. good luck.|||You need:
a watch or rubber band
pencils
First, take the watch or rubber band and put it on your left wrist. Put it all the way up, then tighten it as much as you can. Then put the pencils in between your forearm and the watch. Make it so that if you do roll your wrists, it hurts. Keep trying to swing without it hurting.
This will hopefully improve your golf swing.|||Whoa! You're SUPPOSED to roll your right wrist....but!!....don't do it until AFTER you've made contact with the ball. Sure, if you roll your right hand over too quickly, you'll be hitting with a closed club face, which would account for your hook, but probably you're pulling the ball too, as much as hooking it. Anyway, what I would suggest (stealing a tip from Ben Hogan's book) is practise a hip swing back and forth with your elbows tucked into your hips......forget the backswing and follow-thru...this is only for your hands.....NOW, keeping your wrists ****** until just BEFORE making contact with the ball, think about SUPINATING your LEFT wrist bone...."supinating"...raising the left wrist bone as you come into contact with the ball and point it at the target....this will keep the right wrist from rolling over until AFTER you've made contact with the ball......from that point, just let the hands lead you naturally into your follow-thru......good luck!|||Very simple !! On the down swing, swing through and past the ball, not at the ball. This will straighten out the hook in a hurry. The golf swing demands that the wrist rolls over. How else are you going to get to the finished position ?
a watch or rubber band
pencils
First, take the watch or rubber band and put it on your left wrist. Put it all the way up, then tighten it as much as you can. Then put the pencils in between your forearm and the watch. Make it so that if you do roll your wrists, it hurts. Keep trying to swing without it hurting.
This will hopefully improve your golf swing.|||Whoa! You're SUPPOSED to roll your right wrist....but!!....don't do it until AFTER you've made contact with the ball. Sure, if you roll your right hand over too quickly, you'll be hitting with a closed club face, which would account for your hook, but probably you're pulling the ball too, as much as hooking it. Anyway, what I would suggest (stealing a tip from Ben Hogan's book) is practise a hip swing back and forth with your elbows tucked into your hips......forget the backswing and follow-thru...this is only for your hands.....NOW, keeping your wrists ****** until just BEFORE making contact with the ball, think about SUPINATING your LEFT wrist bone...."supinating"...raising the left wrist bone as you come into contact with the ball and point it at the target....this will keep the right wrist from rolling over until AFTER you've made contact with the ball......from that point, just let the hands lead you naturally into your follow-thru......good luck!|||Very simple !! On the down swing, swing through and past the ball, not at the ball. This will straighten out the hook in a hurry. The golf swing demands that the wrist rolls over. How else are you going to get to the finished position ?
What is the best way to mentally ready yourself for a golf tournament?
I'm 13 and about to play my first golf tournament in a little over a month. Just wondering what is the best way to stay mentally awake. I don't usually get nervous so in case I do what is the best way to calm down. Are there any type of physical or mental ways to get over any frights before or during a golf tournament?|||Two great quotes from Harry Vardon, arguably the greatest tournament player ever:
"To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain."
“There are only two types of player—those who keep their nerves under control and win championships, and those who do not.”
-Harry Vardon
My son began playing tournament golf 5 years ago and is now a +1 handicap and is a student at the PGCC in Hilton Head, SC. His biggest issue in his first years was what I refer to as the "Chatty Cathy" syndrome or what we adults usually term corporate golf.
Trust me, I know it's hard at 13 to ignore the other young golfers you're playing with. My son actually learned through watching another player that competed in the same tournaments. The young fellow named Brian, was one of the friendliest and likeable kids I ever met in junior tours. He was polite and courteous at all times, however, when he teed up, he locked everyone and everything else out. He didn't allow casual conversation to distract him and he ignored the other players results. He focused on HIS game only. This is a great way to eliminate distractions. By doing this he was able to focus on each shot completely. After the round, he was his usually friendly self, laughing and joking with everyone and usually smiling about a win or top 5 finish!
This doesn't mean you have to be rude. If someone says "nice shot", be polite and thank them, but you don't need to converse past small niceties, it's time to focus on the next shot.
Best of luck to you!|||The proper way to prepare for a golf tournament is to stay focused for the shot you are about to play. If it is the first drive, how long is the hole ? Where do you want to be in order to make a good shot to the green ? Know the distances you hit each club . Don't try to get more yardage than you normally hit. Watch your game. Do not get influenced by your co-competitors.|||I was on my iPhone and didn't realise I wrote it all in the sources box....
so read belo and pretend today is opposite day!|||The best way is to relax and trust in what you know and can do. When you know yourself and understand your game you can relax because you are mentally ready.|||relax and focus.|||do some exercise as will take your mind off it.
"To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain."
“There are only two types of player—those who keep their nerves under control and win championships, and those who do not.”
-Harry Vardon
My son began playing tournament golf 5 years ago and is now a +1 handicap and is a student at the PGCC in Hilton Head, SC. His biggest issue in his first years was what I refer to as the "Chatty Cathy" syndrome or what we adults usually term corporate golf.
Trust me, I know it's hard at 13 to ignore the other young golfers you're playing with. My son actually learned through watching another player that competed in the same tournaments. The young fellow named Brian, was one of the friendliest and likeable kids I ever met in junior tours. He was polite and courteous at all times, however, when he teed up, he locked everyone and everything else out. He didn't allow casual conversation to distract him and he ignored the other players results. He focused on HIS game only. This is a great way to eliminate distractions. By doing this he was able to focus on each shot completely. After the round, he was his usually friendly self, laughing and joking with everyone and usually smiling about a win or top 5 finish!
This doesn't mean you have to be rude. If someone says "nice shot", be polite and thank them, but you don't need to converse past small niceties, it's time to focus on the next shot.
Best of luck to you!|||The proper way to prepare for a golf tournament is to stay focused for the shot you are about to play. If it is the first drive, how long is the hole ? Where do you want to be in order to make a good shot to the green ? Know the distances you hit each club . Don't try to get more yardage than you normally hit. Watch your game. Do not get influenced by your co-competitors.|||I was on my iPhone and didn't realise I wrote it all in the sources box....
so read belo and pretend today is opposite day!|||The best way is to relax and trust in what you know and can do. When you know yourself and understand your game you can relax because you are mentally ready.|||relax and focus.|||do some exercise as will take your mind off it.
What music should I listen to while hitting golf balls based on temp?
Sometimes its hard to listen to rap when hitting golf balls because the beat is so fast. Rock is hard too because sometimes it has really hard beats. What music should I listen too?|||Most music is not beneficial to listen to while practicing. However i have read that some light rock and jazz helps to relax and slow the heartrate which can help a golf swing. So my guess would be that if you truly insist on listening to music while practicing (even though it would not be as beneficial as focusing w/o music) then you should listen to the genre of music that relaxes you and keeps you calm.|||You shouldn't be listening to music while you are playing or on the range because that will intrude on other people's experience. However I have heard that having a tune in your head is really good for your tempo - something mellow would be my choice, but go with what works for you.|||If you really want to listen to something to help with your tempo, the best option isn't music but a solid beat. Check out a golf metronome, here's one for $29.99: http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/eyeline-go鈥?/a>|||Try some techno or trance. The repetetive beats will help you with rythym. Trance will be slightly softer, and techno will be more recognizable. Good Luck|||Golfers do not listen to music when they are hitting golf shots.You should be concentrating on striking the ball properly.|||I think any music would be bad. Golf is all focus and concentration. Any music would detract from that
Suggestions for golf gifts - I'm to donate a club of choice to a charity outing?
As the title says I am donating a club of choice to a charity golf outing - the club/donation will be raffled off to one of the participating players - and I am looking for suggestions as far as what to donate. I'd like to donate something that will stand out and be desired as a prize by as many entrants as possible, but also something that would actually be useful to the winner. I am looking for direction as far as what type of club (ie driver, iron, wedge, putter, etc) and brand/model would fit the criteria. Beyond a club donation if there are any suggestions for pros and club fitting services in the NYC area, the information would be more than appreciated.|||a scotty cameron putter hell id try to win it lol|||Scotty Cameron Studio Design Putter (They can be fitted the player, they are instantly recognizeable as high quality and the performance is excellent. The weight and shaft flex won't be an issue like a driver and putting is the most important part of the game (drive for show and putt for doe), I have the studio 2.5.|||A driver seems to be the most desireable. If it's a top brand (Titleist, Ping, Calloway, Nike) the players will all want it. If it's a drawing where anyone can get it that's even better. I've seen drivers given away for long drive hits and putters given for longest putts made. That doesn't make sense. Your donation will be much appreciated and the winner will be happy. Good luck.
No info on the club fitting in NYC however if you fly to Arizona check out Hot Stix Golf in Scottsdale. Great company.|||While a club may seem like a good choice it may not be the best. Imagine that you may have tall guys, short guys, tall ladies, short ladies, strong ladies, seniors, etc (you get the drift I guess...) at the raffle. What will that 'lil old lady golfer do with your super-duper driver with stiff shaft and oversized grips?
One club doesn't fit all, unless of course all raffle participants are of the same gender and same built.
In my opinion a club voucher may be a better option, not as flashy but a lot more usable. You could make a dummy voucher out of cardboard that stands out on the prize table.|||I have been to a few charity events and I've seen some of the new Hybrid clubs as prizes...I think they are a great idea for all levels of golfer as they can all use these clubs and most are interested in getting one|||Nike SQ Sumo2 driver. Get a regular shaft, with 10.5 degrees, of loft(STandard and will fit most golfers) The Square clubhead will really attracted golfers to brag to their buddies about their new square cool driver.|||If you are donating a single club as the title suggests, then you will want to go with a driver, a wedge or a putter.
Most golfers purchase/use a set of irons, so they will likely not be interested in a single iron.
The over-sized drivers are all the rage the last two years, so a donated driver will get a lot of attention. An Odyssey or Cameron putter will get a lot of interest.
Most golfers are carrying 2 or 3 wedges in their bags now. So a loft wedge or a sand wedge would be a fine prize. (A pitching wedge often comes with the set of irons.)|||A Nice Gift Card For *****, Sports Authority, Or Modells Would Be Quite Nice. Good Luck To Ya.
No info on the club fitting in NYC however if you fly to Arizona check out Hot Stix Golf in Scottsdale. Great company.|||While a club may seem like a good choice it may not be the best. Imagine that you may have tall guys, short guys, tall ladies, short ladies, strong ladies, seniors, etc (you get the drift I guess...) at the raffle. What will that 'lil old lady golfer do with your super-duper driver with stiff shaft and oversized grips?
One club doesn't fit all, unless of course all raffle participants are of the same gender and same built.
In my opinion a club voucher may be a better option, not as flashy but a lot more usable. You could make a dummy voucher out of cardboard that stands out on the prize table.|||I have been to a few charity events and I've seen some of the new Hybrid clubs as prizes...I think they are a great idea for all levels of golfer as they can all use these clubs and most are interested in getting one|||Nike SQ Sumo2 driver. Get a regular shaft, with 10.5 degrees, of loft(STandard and will fit most golfers) The Square clubhead will really attracted golfers to brag to their buddies about their new square cool driver.|||If you are donating a single club as the title suggests, then you will want to go with a driver, a wedge or a putter.
Most golfers purchase/use a set of irons, so they will likely not be interested in a single iron.
The over-sized drivers are all the rage the last two years, so a donated driver will get a lot of attention. An Odyssey or Cameron putter will get a lot of interest.
Most golfers are carrying 2 or 3 wedges in their bags now. So a loft wedge or a sand wedge would be a fine prize. (A pitching wedge often comes with the set of irons.)|||A Nice Gift Card For *****, Sports Authority, Or Modells Would Be Quite Nice. Good Luck To Ya.
How to remove ink stains off a white golf shirt?
I got a little ink stain from a liquid ink pen on my white golf shirt and am wondering if anyone knows any good techniques to remove the stains. I tried rubbing alcohol, but it didnt seem to make a difference..Any ideas? Any would be appreciated, thanks.|||Try some rubbing alcohol...|||Saturate the stain with milk then launder as usual. Check the stain is gone before you put the shirt in the dryer.|||* We have believers amongst us~;-)
Try the following, it really works without using harsh solvents -
* Dip the stained area in a glass of milk (e.g blue ink).
The 'blue' ink will run into the milk turning it blue. You will need to replace with fresh milk when the solution becomes dark blue. Then wash as normal in warm water.
It worked great for my friend's white Lab Coat!!
Good luck!|||Since its white, when you wash it, spray in OxiClean.
Try the following, it really works without using harsh solvents -
* Dip the stained area in a glass of milk (e.g blue ink).
The 'blue' ink will run into the milk turning it blue. You will need to replace with fresh milk when the solution becomes dark blue. Then wash as normal in warm water.
It worked great for my friend's white Lab Coat!!
Good luck!|||Since its white, when you wash it, spray in OxiClean.
How many miles of land are dedicated to golf in the United States?
Wouldn't it be better to give that land to the homeless?
After all we all know golf is an elitist, arrogant sport which takes up way too much room in our country.|||No, it wouldn't be better, because giving handouts doesn't get people to become productive members of society.
In fact, you'd be hurting communities because of the people who would lose their jobs who work there, property tax to the state and local municipality, club manufacturers, golf pros, etc.
Maybe the homeless should put down their wine bottles and needles, clean themselves up, and maybe get a JOB at a local golf course.|||Yes, because golf courses are generally a revenue stream and not a drain, on local communities.
Most homeless ARE addicts. Giving handouts doesn't work, but you're more than free to invite the homeless you're so concerned about into your house and taking care of them.
After all we all know golf is an elitist, arrogant sport which takes up way too much room in our country.|||No, it wouldn't be better, because giving handouts doesn't get people to become productive members of society.
In fact, you'd be hurting communities because of the people who would lose their jobs who work there, property tax to the state and local municipality, club manufacturers, golf pros, etc.
Maybe the homeless should put down their wine bottles and needles, clean themselves up, and maybe get a JOB at a local golf course.|||Yes, because golf courses are generally a revenue stream and not a drain, on local communities.
Most homeless ARE addicts. Giving handouts doesn't work, but you're more than free to invite the homeless you're so concerned about into your house and taking care of them.
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How do you know when to use which golf club for what situation?
I'm going golf for the first time in two weeks. I want to have some knowledge before I go.|||I will suggest a step-by-step process for you.
1 - Go to the golf channel.com and sit and watch a few swings to get a little bit of an idea of what you will do when you swing a club. Search on "baseball grip" to show how to hold a club (forget the Varden grip for now.)
2 - Practice inside the house (NO CLUB) and just get into what I call the "ready position." Pick ANY sport and get into that sport's ready position. Tennis, Football (think middle linebacker stance, guard in basketball, baseball, etc.) Basically, weight lower than standing up straight, shoulders back, chest forward, knees bent, etc.
3 - Now hit the range with just the 5 Iron and the Putter. No more, no less.
3a. Start with swinging BOTH clubs VERY relaxed and no balls. Do this from the athletic position you practiced about a dozen times.
3b. Put down the putter and swing again but this time there will be a ball on the ground. Hit (or at least try) about a dozen balls. REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN and RELAX... A golf swing happens, and the ball gets in the way of the club.
3c. Look up and down the range and pick out someone that hits well. Don't bother them, but just watch. Their tempo (speed) is slow, relaxed, balanced, etc. Mimic this form, speed, etc. Hit the 5 from a full swing, a 3/4, a 1/2 and a 1/4 swing. This will get you an idea that with just one iron you can hit the ball anywhere between X and 1/4 of X. (See note below later.)
4. Hit a dozen more at each % of maximum. It should take about 5 minutes per.
5. Take the putter to the putting green and practice a few shots there. This too requires tempo. The idea is to have the putter swing as it were a pendulum (sp?). Straight back and straight forward - the ball again just gets in the way.
6. Do this about every other day until your first day on the links. Remember, golf is supposed to be a relaxing sport. No pressure, no rush. Enjoy your time with a friend.
7. When you go to the course the first time, go ahead and bring as many clubs as you want, but ONLY use the 5 and the putter. (see explanation below.) Yeah, it sounds dorky, but it will work.
7. On course, do not keep score, but also, don't take more than 8 shots on a par 5, 7 on a par 4 and 5 on a par 3 so that the group behind you doesn't get mad and bomb one on top of your head.
8. Agree up front with your partner(s) that you won't be scoring but will keep up, you will take the ball out of bunkers (sand traps - but will rake them), nothing played from the trees, rocks, etc.
9. Have fun, wear a hat on a hot day, wear sunscreen, don't drink too much.
*** 5 Iron explanation ***
The 5 Iron is typically the easiest iron for first-time golfers and with an average male with decent athletic skills can hit a ball up to about 150 yards. On a 500 yard par five, if the 5 is used to tee-off and hit the second, and third shots, the yardage will be 500, 350, 200, 50. So, the player will have about 50 yards to go when hitting their 4th shot. A nice and easy 1/4 swing will get you there. Then even with three putting, you have negotiated this in 7 strokes. Good job!
I am in no way an expert golfer, but used this a few days ago just for fun while walking a neighbors dogs on a par-5 540 yard hole. I made boggie ( on in 4, and two putted - still using the 5 iron). I hit my 5 iron about 165-170.|||All I know is that certain ones are used for certain yardage. I'm sure there's a website somewhere.|||i dont no|||well dude...i truly suggest that you go to the driving range first, and take someone along who knows a thing or two about golfing...
the woods, or those big headed clubs are to be used off the tee...not off the grass (unless your awesome) the irons go from 3 to 9, 3 giving you a longer shot and 9 giving you a higher shorter shot...the pitching wedge is like a 9 iron...but can be used with a soft hit to get you to bounce on the greens when your close...(personally i use a lobe wedge for that but your bag might not have one) and i am sure you know what the putter is for...
have fun!|||Woods and irons all have a specified range that they will hit the ball. It depends on your skill level to meet that range. A #1 wood, for example, can drive a golf ball 300 yards, but a first time player will not be able to hit it that far (or hit the ball at all with it). The irons, the higher the number iron, the shorter the distance. A 3 iron will maybe hit the ball 200 yards, a 4 iron about 185 yards, etc., down to a 9 iron, which will hit the ball for about 90 yards. You also have a sand wedge and chipping wedge for sand traps and for rough shots. And finally the putter.|||u use a driver at teh tees...
5 iron goes the fartherst down to 9
a pitchin wedge is for when your really close to the green
sandwedge when you get into teh sand pits
use a 3 or 5wood when its a short t off
if you have a hybred use it as u would use a 3-4 wood if u dont ahve a 3 ro 4
nd course teh putter is for teh green
u usally should 2 putt
if you chock down it well help get a bettter leift on teh ball
hit towards the bottom of teh ball
keep your head down nd knees bent
legs bout should leng part
hope that helps ya a lil nd good luck|||well putter on the green
club on the start
and unless you dont do very well with the club pitcher every where else
if your going pitch and putt pitcher on anything but the green|||Without much experience you are really limited, but when you come across a tough shot and you have an option in what club to use, go with whatever club you have the most confidence in. Confidence is almost as important as luck, and you need both to play well. Talent is in there too, but there's not enough of that to go around. Good luck.|||The golf clubs have different angle heads, you use the one corosponding to the distance you normally hit the ball with that number club, Irons that is. You have to swing the exact same way everytime so you can be consistant, requires hours at the driving range and practice,practice,practice......###
1 - Go to the golf channel.com and sit and watch a few swings to get a little bit of an idea of what you will do when you swing a club. Search on "baseball grip" to show how to hold a club (forget the Varden grip for now.)
2 - Practice inside the house (NO CLUB) and just get into what I call the "ready position." Pick ANY sport and get into that sport's ready position. Tennis, Football (think middle linebacker stance, guard in basketball, baseball, etc.) Basically, weight lower than standing up straight, shoulders back, chest forward, knees bent, etc.
3 - Now hit the range with just the 5 Iron and the Putter. No more, no less.
3a. Start with swinging BOTH clubs VERY relaxed and no balls. Do this from the athletic position you practiced about a dozen times.
3b. Put down the putter and swing again but this time there will be a ball on the ground. Hit (or at least try) about a dozen balls. REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN and RELAX... A golf swing happens, and the ball gets in the way of the club.
3c. Look up and down the range and pick out someone that hits well. Don't bother them, but just watch. Their tempo (speed) is slow, relaxed, balanced, etc. Mimic this form, speed, etc. Hit the 5 from a full swing, a 3/4, a 1/2 and a 1/4 swing. This will get you an idea that with just one iron you can hit the ball anywhere between X and 1/4 of X. (See note below later.)
4. Hit a dozen more at each % of maximum. It should take about 5 minutes per.
5. Take the putter to the putting green and practice a few shots there. This too requires tempo. The idea is to have the putter swing as it were a pendulum (sp?). Straight back and straight forward - the ball again just gets in the way.
6. Do this about every other day until your first day on the links. Remember, golf is supposed to be a relaxing sport. No pressure, no rush. Enjoy your time with a friend.
7. When you go to the course the first time, go ahead and bring as many clubs as you want, but ONLY use the 5 and the putter. (see explanation below.) Yeah, it sounds dorky, but it will work.
7. On course, do not keep score, but also, don't take more than 8 shots on a par 5, 7 on a par 4 and 5 on a par 3 so that the group behind you doesn't get mad and bomb one on top of your head.
8. Agree up front with your partner(s) that you won't be scoring but will keep up, you will take the ball out of bunkers (sand traps - but will rake them), nothing played from the trees, rocks, etc.
9. Have fun, wear a hat on a hot day, wear sunscreen, don't drink too much.
*** 5 Iron explanation ***
The 5 Iron is typically the easiest iron for first-time golfers and with an average male with decent athletic skills can hit a ball up to about 150 yards. On a 500 yard par five, if the 5 is used to tee-off and hit the second, and third shots, the yardage will be 500, 350, 200, 50. So, the player will have about 50 yards to go when hitting their 4th shot. A nice and easy 1/4 swing will get you there. Then even with three putting, you have negotiated this in 7 strokes. Good job!
I am in no way an expert golfer, but used this a few days ago just for fun while walking a neighbors dogs on a par-5 540 yard hole. I made boggie ( on in 4, and two putted - still using the 5 iron). I hit my 5 iron about 165-170.|||All I know is that certain ones are used for certain yardage. I'm sure there's a website somewhere.|||i dont no|||well dude...i truly suggest that you go to the driving range first, and take someone along who knows a thing or two about golfing...
the woods, or those big headed clubs are to be used off the tee...not off the grass (unless your awesome) the irons go from 3 to 9, 3 giving you a longer shot and 9 giving you a higher shorter shot...the pitching wedge is like a 9 iron...but can be used with a soft hit to get you to bounce on the greens when your close...(personally i use a lobe wedge for that but your bag might not have one) and i am sure you know what the putter is for...
have fun!|||Woods and irons all have a specified range that they will hit the ball. It depends on your skill level to meet that range. A #1 wood, for example, can drive a golf ball 300 yards, but a first time player will not be able to hit it that far (or hit the ball at all with it). The irons, the higher the number iron, the shorter the distance. A 3 iron will maybe hit the ball 200 yards, a 4 iron about 185 yards, etc., down to a 9 iron, which will hit the ball for about 90 yards. You also have a sand wedge and chipping wedge for sand traps and for rough shots. And finally the putter.|||u use a driver at teh tees...
5 iron goes the fartherst down to 9
a pitchin wedge is for when your really close to the green
sandwedge when you get into teh sand pits
use a 3 or 5wood when its a short t off
if you have a hybred use it as u would use a 3-4 wood if u dont ahve a 3 ro 4
nd course teh putter is for teh green
u usally should 2 putt
if you chock down it well help get a bettter leift on teh ball
hit towards the bottom of teh ball
keep your head down nd knees bent
legs bout should leng part
hope that helps ya a lil nd good luck|||well putter on the green
club on the start
and unless you dont do very well with the club pitcher every where else
if your going pitch and putt pitcher on anything but the green|||Without much experience you are really limited, but when you come across a tough shot and you have an option in what club to use, go with whatever club you have the most confidence in. Confidence is almost as important as luck, and you need both to play well. Talent is in there too, but there's not enough of that to go around. Good luck.|||The golf clubs have different angle heads, you use the one corosponding to the distance you normally hit the ball with that number club, Irons that is. You have to swing the exact same way everytime so you can be consistant, requires hours at the driving range and practice,practice,practice......###
What is the cheapest way to ship a golf cart?
A relative recently passed away in Phoenix, AZ and we need to ship his golf cart back to us, in St. Louis, MO. What is the best and cheapest way to do this? Time is not a factory whatsoever.|||Sorry for your loss.
Time is not the only factor in shipping freight....If you choose to have it shipped you will be billed based on the cubic ft displacement on the truck. The cheapest would be to go out and get it yourself.|||Go to www.freightquote.com and call them, they will give you a price for shipping and how you will need to crate it etc, etc.|||Does your car have a trailer hitch? If so, find a Wells-Cargo trailer you can borrow. Don't have a friend or relative that has one? Ask a local car dealer, usually they have some and would be willing to rent it to you. Go to Phoenix, load up the cart, secure it with rope, and bring it back to STL. If thats not an option, then you need to have it done professionally and pay shipping.|||try UPS or FedEx
Time is not the only factor in shipping freight....If you choose to have it shipped you will be billed based on the cubic ft displacement on the truck. The cheapest would be to go out and get it yourself.|||Go to www.freightquote.com and call them, they will give you a price for shipping and how you will need to crate it etc, etc.|||Does your car have a trailer hitch? If so, find a Wells-Cargo trailer you can borrow. Don't have a friend or relative that has one? Ask a local car dealer, usually they have some and would be willing to rent it to you. Go to Phoenix, load up the cart, secure it with rope, and bring it back to STL. If thats not an option, then you need to have it done professionally and pay shipping.|||try UPS or FedEx
What are the differences between the make of golf clubs?
I'm planning to try and get a part-time job at a golf place but I really want to know what's the difference between the makes of Calaway and Nike drivers, woods, and irons?|||Your question is a little vague, but I will try to provide you with some insight. The top brands Taylor Made, Cleveland, Callaway, Nike, and Titleist are not all that much different from each other. They are all the highest quality you can get, and serve to to do the same thing (hit a golf ball up in the air). There are some materials, manufacturing process, and design differences, but that is about it.
The real differences are not between the brands but in the styles of clubs. They are categorized as maximum game improvement (beginners), These will be the most forgiving clubs clubs that help correct some of the mistakes in a beginners swing, but will not allow for the kind of shot shaping better players look for.
Game improvement clubs are for better players who want forgiveness, but prefer a more traditional look. These players swings are more consistent and don't need the same forgiveness as max game improvement.
Then there are the player's clubs. These are often forged metal (a more costly manufacturing process). These clubs are the least forgiving and allow for the golfer to work the ball from right to left or vice versa. They also tend to have a lower trajectory.|||The only difference, is the difference in quality. Nike and Tietilist tend to be the best quality. Irons, ironically are made with iron, and these range from Loft wedge, to a 10 iron. These are used on the fairway and short game. Woods used to be made from wood, hence the name but are now made from metal and known as fairway drivers. These are for general play, and can be hit much further than irons.
The real differences are not between the brands but in the styles of clubs. They are categorized as maximum game improvement (beginners), These will be the most forgiving clubs clubs that help correct some of the mistakes in a beginners swing, but will not allow for the kind of shot shaping better players look for.
Game improvement clubs are for better players who want forgiveness, but prefer a more traditional look. These players swings are more consistent and don't need the same forgiveness as max game improvement.
Then there are the player's clubs. These are often forged metal (a more costly manufacturing process). These clubs are the least forgiving and allow for the golfer to work the ball from right to left or vice versa. They also tend to have a lower trajectory.|||The only difference, is the difference in quality. Nike and Tietilist tend to be the best quality. Irons, ironically are made with iron, and these range from Loft wedge, to a 10 iron. These are used on the fairway and short game. Woods used to be made from wood, hence the name but are now made from metal and known as fairway drivers. These are for general play, and can be hit much further than irons.
How and where can I find a good golf gift?
My dad is an avid golfer. I am not. I want to get him something golf related for his birthday but don't know where to start. Anyone have any ideas?|||Golfgifts.com has a nice selection of gifts sorted by $ amount. I wouldn't buy a club or balls because they should be selected by the golfer. Perhaps a cute set of head covers with the mascot from his favorite college football team.
I've purchased hundreds of items on the internet and not had one item damaged during shipping.|||it depends where u live, go to ur local golf couse or a ***** sporting goods store|||The best place to buy a golf gift is at a golf store. Don't go to a sports place where they have all sports, because they don't always have the best products, go to a place where it is just golf, because they have a whole bunch of products you can choose from that you know work. If you buy your gift online then there is a possibility that it can get damaged during shipping. If you want to buy something inexpensive, buy personalized golf balls, such as his name, favorite collegiate, or sports team. I give my golf buddies these kinds of things and they love them.|||You can choose and buy a good golf gift at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;鈥?/a>
Good luck!|||Go to Golf Galaxy on 160 Route 17 North
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-543-5792
Not open on Sundays
this should help you
www.golfgalaxy.com for more store locations|||GOLF GALAXY!!!|||Well since you don't know where to start, then I suggest not buying him clubs, lol. I'd say go with like a polo of his favorite sports team [like mlb, nfl, nba etc.] that he can wear on the course. Or if you go to nflshop.com or the mlb shop you can find a ton of sports-related golf grear such as towels and club head covers and such.
I've purchased hundreds of items on the internet and not had one item damaged during shipping.|||it depends where u live, go to ur local golf couse or a ***** sporting goods store|||The best place to buy a golf gift is at a golf store. Don't go to a sports place where they have all sports, because they don't always have the best products, go to a place where it is just golf, because they have a whole bunch of products you can choose from that you know work. If you buy your gift online then there is a possibility that it can get damaged during shipping. If you want to buy something inexpensive, buy personalized golf balls, such as his name, favorite collegiate, or sports team. I give my golf buddies these kinds of things and they love them.|||You can choose and buy a good golf gift at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;鈥?/a>
Good luck!|||Go to Golf Galaxy on 160 Route 17 North
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-543-5792
Not open on Sundays
this should help you
www.golfgalaxy.com for more store locations|||GOLF GALAXY!!!|||Well since you don't know where to start, then I suggest not buying him clubs, lol. I'd say go with like a polo of his favorite sports team [like mlb, nfl, nba etc.] that he can wear on the course. Or if you go to nflshop.com or the mlb shop you can find a ton of sports-related golf grear such as towels and club head covers and such.
What tree has seeds that look like a golf ball with holes in it?
What New England tree looks like a golf ball with spikes on it and holes in it? It kinda looks like agiant diatom.|||Liquidambar ( Sweet Gum trees )|||sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua): http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/鈥?/a>
I never thought of the fruits as diatom-like, but that's a perfect description!
I never thought of the fruits as diatom-like, but that's a perfect description!
What type of lawnmowers did they use to use to mow golf putting greens before gasoline powered ones?
Ok here's the thing: I play golf and there's an open space of long grass by my house. I would like to mow myself a putting green, but I cannot afford a high end lawnmower for greens that golf courses use. They obviously use to use reel mowers at some point in the past and so I would like to know the type of reel mowers they use to use and attempt to buy one.|||push mowers with rotating blades
this is newer version
http://www.e3living.com/files/brill%20ra鈥?/a>|||Depending on what type of green you're looking for, probably not worth the effort. Sorry!
Typically, the grass on greens is jam-up, high end, nice grass. You would be hard pressed to find this type of grass out and about. The grass needs to be nice and tight and able to be mowed down very low.
If you are looking for like a chipping green, sweet, but if you are looking for something to actually putt on, I would find the closest golf course and spend some time there!
Good luck with it all.
PS, I'm a 2 handicap so maybe a little skewed on not wanting to putt on less than desirable surfaces. IDK, gl.|||Prior to the gasoline powered push hand mower the greens people used a push hand mower with more blades than the regular hand mower. The reel turned in the opposite direction of the wheels, the grass being pushed forward into a grass catching basket. They required much leg power to push but did a great job for the types of grass available.
this is newer version
http://www.e3living.com/files/brill%20ra鈥?/a>|||Depending on what type of green you're looking for, probably not worth the effort. Sorry!
Typically, the grass on greens is jam-up, high end, nice grass. You would be hard pressed to find this type of grass out and about. The grass needs to be nice and tight and able to be mowed down very low.
If you are looking for like a chipping green, sweet, but if you are looking for something to actually putt on, I would find the closest golf course and spend some time there!
Good luck with it all.
PS, I'm a 2 handicap so maybe a little skewed on not wanting to putt on less than desirable surfaces. IDK, gl.|||Prior to the gasoline powered push hand mower the greens people used a push hand mower with more blades than the regular hand mower. The reel turned in the opposite direction of the wheels, the grass being pushed forward into a grass catching basket. They required much leg power to push but did a great job for the types of grass available.
What's the difference between laser hunting and golf range finders?
I want to get a laser range finder for my first elk hunt but don't have much cash. I got a shot at getting a Bushnell X500 golf laser range finder for really cheap but need to know if it will work for getting range on elk/deer/pig for longer shots like even up to 3-400 yds if necessary. Thanks in advance.|||yes the Bushnell X500 golf laser range finder will work fine. I believe it is good up to 1000 yards.|||Most likely the colour and packaging.
What's the best deal in Las Vegas to stay and play golf?
Me and my friend are planning a trip to Vegas to celebrate his 30th birthday and wanna get in as much golf as we can. Does anyone know of any good deals that offer stay and play golf packages (unlimited golf)? I've searched some deals online but nothing really jumps at me. Hoping somebody knows of a good deal. We plan on going Mon.-Wed.|||Call the Las Vegas Chamber of commerce or see a travel agent, they know where the deals are. It's hot out there guy!|||I've been Golfing in Vegas twice now I wrote a blog post a while back about what I thought was the best Golf Value in Las Vegas in Angel Park Golf. I've been signed up on their newsletter since I played there last year and they are always sending out good deals on their stay and play packages. The cost to play at Angel Park was around $110pp twilight (Green Fees, Cart, Rental Clubs)
When I was there this year we just called a company called tix4golf they are similar to the tix4tonight ticket booths you will find around the city. They were able to get us a great price $70pp (Green Fees, Cart, Rental Clubs %26amp; range) on a decent course (Silverstone Golf Club) within 24 hours notice.
When I go back next year I want to golf as much as possible so I will likely call the tix4golf people and just try to find last minute specials.|||I would suggest trying this website to see if there is something that works for your budget? Hope this helps!
http://www.ytbgolf.com/home.aspx?ytbid=4鈥?/a>
When I was there this year we just called a company called tix4golf they are similar to the tix4tonight ticket booths you will find around the city. They were able to get us a great price $70pp (Green Fees, Cart, Rental Clubs %26amp; range) on a decent course (Silverstone Golf Club) within 24 hours notice.
When I go back next year I want to golf as much as possible so I will likely call the tix4golf people and just try to find last minute specials.|||I would suggest trying this website to see if there is something that works for your budget? Hope this helps!
http://www.ytbgolf.com/home.aspx?ytbid=4鈥?/a>
How do you get a lettermen jacket in golf?
This is my first year on the golf team (in Texas.) and im going to my first tournament.
When or how do i get a letter jacket and how much do they usually cost?|||This usually depends on the school and the golf coach. I also live in Texas and when I was in high school if you made the varsity squad than you automatically got a letter. However, your school may differ. If I were you I would just ask my coach what the requirements are. Good Luck! =)|||First off it depends on your school. Most schools make the players play in three varsity matches before you can earn a patch. If it is your first patch you will get a letter along with the patch. Most jackets can cost any where from 125 dollars to 225 dollars it depends on the size and how many patches you put on and any lettering you put on cost money also. Most people spend around 175 dollars on a lettermen jacket|||Golf is usually considered a minor sport in high school as well as college. We were given a letter in High school but never did receive a letter in college even with a championship team. Things may have changed since then but I fear you will have to purchase your own jacket.|||every school and every coach handles this different. Usually is the case that if someone has practiced with the team all year, and has made the travelling squad at least twice during the season, then they would earn a letter.
Good luck
When or how do i get a letter jacket and how much do they usually cost?|||This usually depends on the school and the golf coach. I also live in Texas and when I was in high school if you made the varsity squad than you automatically got a letter. However, your school may differ. If I were you I would just ask my coach what the requirements are. Good Luck! =)|||First off it depends on your school. Most schools make the players play in three varsity matches before you can earn a patch. If it is your first patch you will get a letter along with the patch. Most jackets can cost any where from 125 dollars to 225 dollars it depends on the size and how many patches you put on and any lettering you put on cost money also. Most people spend around 175 dollars on a lettermen jacket|||Golf is usually considered a minor sport in high school as well as college. We were given a letter in High school but never did receive a letter in college even with a championship team. Things may have changed since then but I fear you will have to purchase your own jacket.|||every school and every coach handles this different. Usually is the case that if someone has practiced with the team all year, and has made the travelling squad at least twice during the season, then they would earn a letter.
Good luck
What are possible causes for early releasing the golf club in the downswing?
I am looking for reasons, drills, or suggestions to help fix an early release in the golf swing.|||It could be from trying to kill the ball, or trying to help get the ball airborne. It could also possibly be a fear of injuring your wrists/hands from digging the club into the turf. Whether this is a conscious or subconscious thing, I don't know, but it can be a real problem.
The release should happen naturally, if everything in the sequence is performed in the correct order. That is, the hips unwind first, then the chest, then the arms, and finally the clubhead/wrists. If something gets out of sequence, that could lead to you flipping your club at the ball. There is a way to feel this, however:
Take your club, slowly, to the top of the backswing. Once there, stop. Let go of the club with your right hand (if you're a righty). Hook your right index finger around the shaft, about 3/4ths of the way closer to the clubhead. Slowly start your downswing, and home in how your wrist feels while your holding back the club. As you near impact, let go with your index finger, and how your wrist properly fires through impact.|||what do you mean by early release?|||I strongly suggest these three programs, I've used them all at one time or another throughout my college career:
http://www.capsulecorp.org/golf/1
http://www.capsulecorp.org/golf/2
http://www.capsulecorp.org/golf/3
Alternatively you can find something here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i鈥?/a>
The release should happen naturally, if everything in the sequence is performed in the correct order. That is, the hips unwind first, then the chest, then the arms, and finally the clubhead/wrists. If something gets out of sequence, that could lead to you flipping your club at the ball. There is a way to feel this, however:
Take your club, slowly, to the top of the backswing. Once there, stop. Let go of the club with your right hand (if you're a righty). Hook your right index finger around the shaft, about 3/4ths of the way closer to the clubhead. Slowly start your downswing, and home in how your wrist feels while your holding back the club. As you near impact, let go with your index finger, and how your wrist properly fires through impact.|||what do you mean by early release?|||I strongly suggest these three programs, I've used them all at one time or another throughout my college career:
http://www.capsulecorp.org/golf/1
http://www.capsulecorp.org/golf/2
http://www.capsulecorp.org/golf/3
Alternatively you can find something here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i鈥?/a>
How Much money does it cost to golf at Crumpin Fox?
I live near Crumpin Fox golf course in Bernardston, MA and have never golfed there. Just wondering, how much money does it cost to golf there?|||http://www.golfthefox.com/Crumpinfox/cru鈥?/a>
I played with a member there last spring, pretty nice track
I played with a member there last spring, pretty nice track
Friday, September 23, 2011
What specific golf clubs does a beginner need to play?I know you need a driver and a putter but what else?
I just ordered a driver on line and that is all I own. I'm going to practice driving at a virtual golf place until it gets warmer outside. I am an absolute beginner. What would be the minimum clubs I would need to actually play a round? I am an older (54) female so think the hybrids would be good for me. I am not actually looking for brand recommendations here, but club types. That said, the Callaway GES system sounds good to me because it apparently only has seven clubs which sounds about right to me but I am having trouble finding it. Does anyone know how I could replicate that buying individual clubs? I don't really want a full set, at least not yet. And carrying 14 clubs around, many of which I probably wouldn't use at least not soon, sounds like a waste of energy. So what is the minimum and what are they? Please be specific because a lot of what I have read is pretty confusing. So many choices! Thanks.|||I am 58 yr old golfer - been playing for 18 months. I use Driver, 3 wood, 4 iron 6 iron 9 iron pitching wedge sand wedge and putter. My irons are all hybrid, and all my clubs are ladies grade with graphite shafts. Very easy to use. Good luck, you are starting a brand new life. I wish I had started years ago.|||As a beginner I would suggest you learn to hit a 5 or 7 iron before tackling the driver. The shorter shaft and will make it easier for you to control the club head. My most important suggestion would be to take lesson before you ever attempt hitting a ball.
Golf is a game of bad habits. A good instructor can show you what you want to be doing and the good habits that you want to develop before any bad habits creep in|||There are alot of choices out there for clubs, as an absloute begineer I would suggest a 3 or 5 woods instead of a driver, these are little easier to hit off the tee, and have more control with them, I would also suggest getting a 5, 7, and 9 Iron a putting wedge, a putter to start your frustrating but fun attempt at golf )|||Well, as a beginner myself and playing a brief game carrying just the basic clubs I would take a 5 wood (good for the tee off or fairway hits), 5,7 %26amp; pitching wedge and putter.|||i wouldn't even carry a driver if i were you. just beginning, i would have a 3 or 5 wood. 7 wood. 7 iron. PW. SW. and putter. you can get by with just those clubs. if u can learn to hit those well, you'll certainly be on your way. and yeah, the Callaway GES would be perfect for you, if you can find it. Just make sure u get a light graphite shaft thats not too stiff. If you shop for ladies clubs that won't be a problem.
And here's a link to the Callaway GES.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ladies-Callaway-GES-鈥?/a>
If you actually look at the specs. the driver is 18* which normally is a 5 wood. then the longfair way is about a 7 wood, and mid fairway is a 9 wood. Long iron is like a 5, then 7, then PW. i'd suggest replacing the long iron for a SW. because you'll be able to hit your woods that distance. and then finish it off with any putter you like.
Driver 18掳 56.0掳 D3 43 115 to 119 yards
Long Fairway 25掳 58.0掳 D3 41 110 to 175 yards
Mid Fairway 30掳 59.0掳 D3 40 105 to 150 yards
Long Iron 35掳 61.3掳 D3 39 90 to 140 yards
Mid Iron 45掳 63.5掳 D3 37 70 to 115 yards
Short Iron 55掳 65.0掳 D3 35 50 yards and in
Putter 4掳 70.0掳 N/A 34
you can find some steals on ebay. for example
http://cgi.ebay.com/Callaway-Great-Big-B鈥?/a>
http://cgi.ebay.com/LADIES-GEMS-CALLAWAY鈥?/a>
http://cgi.ebay.com/Callaway-Great-Big-B鈥?/a>
Hope this helps. Good Luck!|||There is no specific clubs that are needed to begin to play golf. If you have never played golf at all, my suggestion is to start with the higher number clubs first because they are the easiest to hit. The 8 iron is a good club to start with. If you are looking to purchase clubs, you can probably find a full used set cheaper than buying individual clubs. If you go th the virtual range just start with the higher # clubs and get comfortable with them then move up to the lower number clubs as you progress.|||here's a link on ebay where you can read reviews of them by ebay members|||Because you say that you are a 54-year young female, I would recommend starting with as many hybrids as possible with a graphite shaft, as they are much lighter than the steel shafts and produce a higher ball flight. The short irons (8-PW) in graphite shafts don't sound too bad either. When shopping, you should ask for clubs that are light and produce a high ball flight, which many hybrids deliver. I recommend just using 4 and 5 hybrids and short irons. I hope this helps|||I know you said you didn't want specific brand recommendations but, I think you'd do good to check out some of Jack Nicklaus' lines. Either Nicklaus or Golden Bear. He has some great sets for older or lady golfers. They have a lot of graphite shaft. They have some sets that go to the 7 or even 9 iron and hybrids 4,5,6.
I agree that I don't always want to carry 14 clubs either. That's why depending on the course I'm playing, I go through my bag and leave some clubs at home.
Last year I did just fine most of the year with a driver, 4 Hybrid. 5-9 irons, pitching wedge and putter. Sometimes I take some fairway woods. Sometimes a chipper. Sometimes I take a Driver, 4 hybrid. 5,7, pitching wedge, putter.
We had an older guy at work that carried 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 wood, PW, SW, and putter.|||If your a beginner and don't want to carry around all the clubs at first then I would recommend just getting the basic irons 3,5,7, and 9. I would also recommend a pitching wedge and also a fairway driver like a 3 or 5 wood to start with. After that if you feel comfortable then you could fill in the rest of your set.
Golf is a game of bad habits. A good instructor can show you what you want to be doing and the good habits that you want to develop before any bad habits creep in|||There are alot of choices out there for clubs, as an absloute begineer I would suggest a 3 or 5 woods instead of a driver, these are little easier to hit off the tee, and have more control with them, I would also suggest getting a 5, 7, and 9 Iron a putting wedge, a putter to start your frustrating but fun attempt at golf )|||Well, as a beginner myself and playing a brief game carrying just the basic clubs I would take a 5 wood (good for the tee off or fairway hits), 5,7 %26amp; pitching wedge and putter.|||i wouldn't even carry a driver if i were you. just beginning, i would have a 3 or 5 wood. 7 wood. 7 iron. PW. SW. and putter. you can get by with just those clubs. if u can learn to hit those well, you'll certainly be on your way. and yeah, the Callaway GES would be perfect for you, if you can find it. Just make sure u get a light graphite shaft thats not too stiff. If you shop for ladies clubs that won't be a problem.
And here's a link to the Callaway GES.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ladies-Callaway-GES-鈥?/a>
If you actually look at the specs. the driver is 18* which normally is a 5 wood. then the longfair way is about a 7 wood, and mid fairway is a 9 wood. Long iron is like a 5, then 7, then PW. i'd suggest replacing the long iron for a SW. because you'll be able to hit your woods that distance. and then finish it off with any putter you like.
Driver 18掳 56.0掳 D3 43 115 to 119 yards
Long Fairway 25掳 58.0掳 D3 41 110 to 175 yards
Mid Fairway 30掳 59.0掳 D3 40 105 to 150 yards
Long Iron 35掳 61.3掳 D3 39 90 to 140 yards
Mid Iron 45掳 63.5掳 D3 37 70 to 115 yards
Short Iron 55掳 65.0掳 D3 35 50 yards and in
Putter 4掳 70.0掳 N/A 34
you can find some steals on ebay. for example
http://cgi.ebay.com/Callaway-Great-Big-B鈥?/a>
http://cgi.ebay.com/LADIES-GEMS-CALLAWAY鈥?/a>
http://cgi.ebay.com/Callaway-Great-Big-B鈥?/a>
Hope this helps. Good Luck!|||There is no specific clubs that are needed to begin to play golf. If you have never played golf at all, my suggestion is to start with the higher number clubs first because they are the easiest to hit. The 8 iron is a good club to start with. If you are looking to purchase clubs, you can probably find a full used set cheaper than buying individual clubs. If you go th the virtual range just start with the higher # clubs and get comfortable with them then move up to the lower number clubs as you progress.|||here's a link on ebay where you can read reviews of them by ebay members|||Because you say that you are a 54-year young female, I would recommend starting with as many hybrids as possible with a graphite shaft, as they are much lighter than the steel shafts and produce a higher ball flight. The short irons (8-PW) in graphite shafts don't sound too bad either. When shopping, you should ask for clubs that are light and produce a high ball flight, which many hybrids deliver. I recommend just using 4 and 5 hybrids and short irons. I hope this helps|||I know you said you didn't want specific brand recommendations but, I think you'd do good to check out some of Jack Nicklaus' lines. Either Nicklaus or Golden Bear. He has some great sets for older or lady golfers. They have a lot of graphite shaft. They have some sets that go to the 7 or even 9 iron and hybrids 4,5,6.
I agree that I don't always want to carry 14 clubs either. That's why depending on the course I'm playing, I go through my bag and leave some clubs at home.
Last year I did just fine most of the year with a driver, 4 Hybrid. 5-9 irons, pitching wedge and putter. Sometimes I take some fairway woods. Sometimes a chipper. Sometimes I take a Driver, 4 hybrid. 5,7, pitching wedge, putter.
We had an older guy at work that carried 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 wood, PW, SW, and putter.|||If your a beginner and don't want to carry around all the clubs at first then I would recommend just getting the basic irons 3,5,7, and 9. I would also recommend a pitching wedge and also a fairway driver like a 3 or 5 wood to start with. After that if you feel comfortable then you could fill in the rest of your set.
How can you tell the difference between good golf clubs and bad ones?
I'm looking to by my first set of golf clubs and am trying to find a balance between good and cheap.|||I can tell you for a fact that Spalding clubs are complete junk, so take the first person's response with a grain of salt.
Although this is probably not what you want to here, in general, you get what you pay for with golf clubs. Higher quality clubs are usually the high priced ones. Some brands go a bit over the top with price, but there just aren't many good quality brands under $400 (for irons only).
I suggest you look at some of the equipment guides available at your local bookstore (such as the one put out by Golf Digest), and reputable golf review sites like golfwrx.com. If you're looking at a low cost brand that isn't mentioned in places like this, chances are it's a cheap knock off or low quality brand. The only exception to that would be custom made clubs, which often are not reviewed in such publications, but are usually on par in price with top brands, so you can usually assume they're of good quality.
And stay away from knock off brands. They are made to LOOK like better brands, not perform or hold up like top brands.|||You can find a combination of both. Try Adams GT500s (4-LW). You can get these for under 200.00. You can probably find some Wilsons, or Spauldings for a little cheaper. Basically, you want to go with reputable names in the golf industry. You'll see a lot of knock off brands that might try to trick you, stay away from them. Since this will be your first set of golf clubs, maybe check your paper or internet for some used set of quality clubs. When you are just learning, you could have a 1000.00 set of clubs and still won't hit good. Well good luck!|||There must be a few private golf courses in your area. Go to their golf shop and speak with the pro who may have taken in a set or two as trade-ins. This would be an excellent source for a good set of clubs which are reasonably priced. You could even call so you wouldn't be wasting time.
Although this is probably not what you want to here, in general, you get what you pay for with golf clubs. Higher quality clubs are usually the high priced ones. Some brands go a bit over the top with price, but there just aren't many good quality brands under $400 (for irons only).
I suggest you look at some of the equipment guides available at your local bookstore (such as the one put out by Golf Digest), and reputable golf review sites like golfwrx.com. If you're looking at a low cost brand that isn't mentioned in places like this, chances are it's a cheap knock off or low quality brand. The only exception to that would be custom made clubs, which often are not reviewed in such publications, but are usually on par in price with top brands, so you can usually assume they're of good quality.
And stay away from knock off brands. They are made to LOOK like better brands, not perform or hold up like top brands.|||You can find a combination of both. Try Adams GT500s (4-LW). You can get these for under 200.00. You can probably find some Wilsons, or Spauldings for a little cheaper. Basically, you want to go with reputable names in the golf industry. You'll see a lot of knock off brands that might try to trick you, stay away from them. Since this will be your first set of golf clubs, maybe check your paper or internet for some used set of quality clubs. When you are just learning, you could have a 1000.00 set of clubs and still won't hit good. Well good luck!|||There must be a few private golf courses in your area. Go to their golf shop and speak with the pro who may have taken in a set or two as trade-ins. This would be an excellent source for a good set of clubs which are reasonably priced. You could even call so you wouldn't be wasting time.
Where is the best place to advertise a golf holiday rental aparment in Majorca / Mallorca?
Just bought an apartment on the Royal Bendinat Golf course in Mallorca. I want to advertise to reach a potential golfers market.
What would be the best magazines / websites ?|||Todays Golfer is read by a large number of people. Not sure what they would charge to publish your advert, but you would hit your target audience for sure.|||You could have a look at a site called http://www.searchmajorca.com.
It has quite a'lot of information on Majorca.
|||Take a look at http://www.villaparade.co.uk It looks a good website.|||In a golfing magazine might be a start or in the local news papers in your area. You could try and find a web site which hosts or specialises in advertising this type of holiday let.|||It depends on if you're willing to pay to advertise. I have a small business and i used a marketing company called NOC. The good thing is that you can decide how much. Check it out.
What would be the best magazines / websites ?|||Todays Golfer is read by a large number of people. Not sure what they would charge to publish your advert, but you would hit your target audience for sure.|||You could have a look at a site called http://www.searchmajorca.com.
It has quite a'lot of information on Majorca.
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|||Take a look at http://www.villaparade.co.uk It looks a good website.|||In a golfing magazine might be a start or in the local news papers in your area. You could try and find a web site which hosts or specialises in advertising this type of holiday let.|||It depends on if you're willing to pay to advertise. I have a small business and i used a marketing company called NOC. The good thing is that you can decide how much. Check it out.
What is more popular, eating popcorn while watching golf or eating eggs while watching soccer?
Aria hates popcorn and golf.
Jared hates eggs and soccer.
Which is more popular?|||Watching golf... you need some type of caffeine pill to stay awake. The only thing I've seen people eating at soccer matches is knuckle sandwiches.|||popcorn and golf i'd say!|||eggs and soccer? Thats just weird.|||Probably popcorn, with either sport.|||Pop corn with movies and eggs for breakfast.
I don't like soccer or golf.|||I hate eggs and soccer, what in the world?
Im popcorn and golf all they way.
Eggs?
Jared hates eggs and soccer.
Which is more popular?|||Watching golf... you need some type of caffeine pill to stay awake. The only thing I've seen people eating at soccer matches is knuckle sandwiches.|||popcorn and golf i'd say!|||eggs and soccer? Thats just weird.|||Probably popcorn, with either sport.|||Pop corn with movies and eggs for breakfast.
I don't like soccer or golf.|||I hate eggs and soccer, what in the world?
Im popcorn and golf all they way.
Eggs?
What do you do to prepare for winter golf?
Do you guys switch to a different ball? Do you bring your golf bag inside the night before you play? How do you dress...Under Armour and a vest? Or a sweater? Just curious to know if I'm not aware of any helpful tips or tricks. Thanks!|||I have compression gear that I wear. I need to get some for my legs, however I do have lined pants that I wear for now. I have a pair of unlined ones that I like which is why I need to get compression gear for my legs. It makes my legs feel clammy after a round. The Tiger Woods collection has a bunch of stuff for all climates. I don't use a different golf ball. If properly struck, the golf ball will go as far as it normally does. You may have to go a club up more than you would in warmer weather. My clubs stay at room temperature year round. Explain to the girlfriend that varying temps affect performance of the clubs.|||Hi, Driver325yards from http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com
Under armour or similar products sold by nike, etc... are great. Thermal underwear is great. Wind breakers because the wind is what will get you a lot of times. Winter golf gloves. Lower compression golf balls than you normally play because the cold will harden your balls. Graphite shafts to lesson the bad shock from off center hits.
For golf tips to improve your swing see
http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com/tiger-woo鈥?/a>
http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com/golf-back鈥?/a>
http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com/golf-down鈥?/a>
http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com/beginner-鈥?/a>|||change the clothing line and the usage of balls and everything that is appropriate for the weather.|||I hope these links work for you -
http://www.crown-golf.co.uk/news.php?news=929
http://www.examiner.com/golf-in-chicago/get-ready-for-winter-golf
http://www.golfhelptips.com/v/golf-training-lessons-instructions.html|||i used to wear thermal but i started wearing wind and rain proof light jacket and pants over my clothes. only thing unprotected are your fingers and nose, it runs worse than a faucet.|||Golf bag Always inside, but I dress too keep warm%26lt; may wear what ever it takes to do so as long as the clothes are loose.|||I moved to California. One day in January as we drove through town, my wife asked, "Honey, what season is it?"
Under armour or similar products sold by nike, etc... are great. Thermal underwear is great. Wind breakers because the wind is what will get you a lot of times. Winter golf gloves. Lower compression golf balls than you normally play because the cold will harden your balls. Graphite shafts to lesson the bad shock from off center hits.
For golf tips to improve your swing see
http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com/tiger-woo鈥?/a>
http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com/golf-back鈥?/a>
http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com/golf-down鈥?/a>
http://www.golf-tips-a-2-z.com/beginner-鈥?/a>|||change the clothing line and the usage of balls and everything that is appropriate for the weather.|||I hope these links work for you -
http://www.crown-golf.co.uk/news.php?news=929
http://www.examiner.com/golf-in-chicago/get-ready-for-winter-golf
http://www.golfhelptips.com/v/golf-training-lessons-instructions.html|||i used to wear thermal but i started wearing wind and rain proof light jacket and pants over my clothes. only thing unprotected are your fingers and nose, it runs worse than a faucet.|||Golf bag Always inside, but I dress too keep warm%26lt; may wear what ever it takes to do so as long as the clothes are loose.|||I moved to California. One day in January as we drove through town, my wife asked, "Honey, what season is it?"
How or where do I apply for a sprayers license for golf course management?
I am an employee at a golf course in Ontario and in order to advance I need to get my sprayers license to apply herbicides since the new ban in 2009 these chemicals have been regulated. How or were do I apply for a sprayers license for golf course management?
Thank you for any help.|||your local Pro should have your local Licensing office...
Thank you for any help.|||your local Pro should have your local Licensing office...
How can I maintain a fluid golf swing with muscles in the way?
I used to be muscular, and while I could hit the ball pretty far, I couldn't hit it consistently well. My muscles, notably chest muscles, would impede my golf swing. Now that I'm much less muscular (rather skinny), my golf swing is like butter and I hit it extremely well (though not as far). However, I want to put on muscle mass again and am wondering if there's a way to maintain my current golf swing while doing so.
Thanks in advance.|||Yes, you can.|||Unless you have pecs like a champion body builder, having the right posture will allow you to make an un-impeeded golf swing. To achieve this propper posture, stand with your feel shoulder width apart. Use a longer club like your driver or a 3 iron in your right hand. Place the club behind your head so that the shaft of the club touches your head and your tail bone. Use your other hand to secure the club at the bottom. Keeping your head on the shaft of the club, bend forward from your hips, not your waist to a comfortable position. Use a mirror to find what looks right. Swing with a good shoulder turn and enjoy the results. I have pretty large chest muscles, so I had to learn this. Coincidentally, this is the correct way to swing a club in the first place. Use the mirror, it really helps.
Thanks in advance.|||Yes, you can.|||Unless you have pecs like a champion body builder, having the right posture will allow you to make an un-impeeded golf swing. To achieve this propper posture, stand with your feel shoulder width apart. Use a longer club like your driver or a 3 iron in your right hand. Place the club behind your head so that the shaft of the club touches your head and your tail bone. Use your other hand to secure the club at the bottom. Keeping your head on the shaft of the club, bend forward from your hips, not your waist to a comfortable position. Use a mirror to find what looks right. Swing with a good shoulder turn and enjoy the results. I have pretty large chest muscles, so I had to learn this. Coincidentally, this is the correct way to swing a club in the first place. Use the mirror, it really helps.
What is the better place to get a golf lesson?
I bought my clubs at Golfsmith. I see they give lessons there. They also give lessons at my local golf course. Which is usually a better place to get lessons, at the golf course or in a golf store like Golf Smith?|||It depends on how good the pro is at each locations. If the course is just a cheap public course, the pro probably isn't the best. If it is a country club or reputable public course those would be better places to get lessons. By taking them at a course you have the oportunity to use the driving range or putting green. At at golf store you can only hit into a net or a simulator.|||Which pro is known for giving the better lessons? Is it the pro at Golfsmith or the pro at the local course?. Is the person at Golfsmith a golf professional or a store clerk?|||The more money it costs, the better the lessons. Try to get someone teaching you who has the most experience possible. I got lessons from someone really good, and within an hour i could hit really good shots after almost no experience. Also try to get private lessons, not public lessons. In private you learn more, and you get more time. You can always turn to the internet too. I'm sure youtube has some pretty good golf tutorials.
What is more mentally demanding, for a proffessional to play golf? Or an elite running a Marathon?
I'm trying to see what the public opinion is. I've ran a few marathons myself and am very well aware of the not only the physical demands; but also the mental/psychological concentration that a marathoner needs to have in order to do well. I have very limited experience with Golf. But is it accurate to say that Golf has a more mental/psychological demand than running a Marathon? What is your opinion?|||Very good question. I've never run a marathon, but I did run cross-country in High School.
They are both mentally demanding, but in different ways.
In running, you are having a mental battle with yourself. You body is telling you to quit, but your mind has to convince yourself to keep going, despite the pain.
In golf, the mental stress is to block out distractions.
I've done both distance running and golf, I think I was more mentally drained after a competitive round of golf.|||Play golf is mentally demanding|||marathon i think is more demanding because u got to keep your self going and keep yourself from going to fast or to slow
They are both mentally demanding, but in different ways.
In running, you are having a mental battle with yourself. You body is telling you to quit, but your mind has to convince yourself to keep going, despite the pain.
In golf, the mental stress is to block out distractions.
I've done both distance running and golf, I think I was more mentally drained after a competitive round of golf.|||Play golf is mentally demanding|||marathon i think is more demanding because u got to keep your self going and keep yourself from going to fast or to slow
A golf ball is hit with an initial velocity of 60 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. How far?
A golf ball is hit with an initial velocity of 60 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees above the horizontal. How far does it travel?|||test|||I think that it would really depend with the maker of the ball.
How many different types of hard cover golf balls are there?
In other words, of all the golf balls with hard covers, how many different types of hard covers are there? What differences do they make?|||Still not sure what you're asking...
All golf balls are hard (as compared to say, footballs or soccer balls).
They most typical golf ball cover materials are Isomere or Ionomer (high-end, 3 piece balls) ,Surlyn (most popular for 2 piece balls), and Urethane.|||There are 2 types of covers; Surlyn (think plastic), and Urethane (think rubber). Surlyn balls will go a little further off the tee or fairway, and roll a little more (less friction from air and grass), and last longer (more resistant to cuts). Urethane will stop a little faster (more back spin). Golf ball manufacturers have exotic "blends" of rubber and plastic; they want you to buy their golf balls. That's because there are about 870,000 golf balls lost every day in the United States! That's a lot of sales . . . I've used many brands- "found" balls are great for this- my ball of choice is Pinnacle Gold Distance, $1.00 each. I play 70-80 rounds of golf a year, and the only noticeable difference in playing a Pinnacle or Nike Distance and ProV1 is . . $3.00 per golf ball.|||i dont know exactly but there's a lot|||i dont golf|||Try this resource below. They list quite a few pre owned clubs plus different hybrid club manufacturers where you can get clubs for at a good price like gogrip clubs.
All golf balls are hard (as compared to say, footballs or soccer balls).
They most typical golf ball cover materials are Isomere or Ionomer (high-end, 3 piece balls) ,Surlyn (most popular for 2 piece balls), and Urethane.|||There are 2 types of covers; Surlyn (think plastic), and Urethane (think rubber). Surlyn balls will go a little further off the tee or fairway, and roll a little more (less friction from air and grass), and last longer (more resistant to cuts). Urethane will stop a little faster (more back spin). Golf ball manufacturers have exotic "blends" of rubber and plastic; they want you to buy their golf balls. That's because there are about 870,000 golf balls lost every day in the United States! That's a lot of sales . . . I've used many brands- "found" balls are great for this- my ball of choice is Pinnacle Gold Distance, $1.00 each. I play 70-80 rounds of golf a year, and the only noticeable difference in playing a Pinnacle or Nike Distance and ProV1 is . . $3.00 per golf ball.|||i dont know exactly but there's a lot|||i dont golf|||Try this resource below. They list quite a few pre owned clubs plus different hybrid club manufacturers where you can get clubs for at a good price like gogrip clubs.
How easy is it to damage a golf club shaft?
I had a golf bag in my trunk and someone put a rigid 20-30 lb suitcase in the middle of the bag, and a 15-20lb bag on the heads. I drove around for a while on a rough road in heavy traffic, so lots of hard turns and potholes. It looks like the club shaft that was directly beneath the suitcase is slightly bent, but it's hard to tell.
These are steel, regular flex shafts.|||Not wicked hard but yes it is hard unless you try to intenttionaly break it.|||Probably not bent. More in your mind. Shaft is more likely to break than bend plus they have quite a bit of flex. That is what flex is all about, the ability to return to the original configuration.
Part time PGA caddy, semi retired, too old and lazy.|||If it looks bent then it probably is. Just roll it on a flat surface to see if it wobbles - then probably time to reshaft.|||It is easy to damage the golf club shaft when you are actually hitting that golf club.
From my experience, I have traveled more than 20 times with my clubs.
During those times, I noticed that the golf club head got alittle bit damaged but the shaft didn't.
That is the reason the golf companies make the shafts harder.
I assure you, your shafts will be fine. the only thing you need to worry about is the golf head club.|||I'm suprised they all didn't snap in half.|||Heavy, steady pressure with the occasional jarring hit could be just the trick to bend a steel shaft. Roll the clubs along a table or counter top, you should be able to see almost all the way around. You should be able to look from the grip end down to the head and any flat spots, or severe mis-shape should be evident at that time.
..."more in your mind", William C ?!?! What the heck kind of an answer is that? If that's the case, then I guess you could just use your mind to bend it back, right?|||I broke the shaft of my ping 7 iron Saturday just gone, it was a poor lye, so i had to choke down to avoid clipping a tree branch, unfortunately, no one told me that there was a huge tree root below my ball,.............. CRINGE, SNAP, CRASH, SCREAM, I think you know the rest
So now I'll have to wait for a new shaft to arrive, normally 5 weeks here in the UK.
Fisto, had to laugh at your "Mind response" don't normally laugh this early in the morning.
These are steel, regular flex shafts.|||Not wicked hard but yes it is hard unless you try to intenttionaly break it.|||Probably not bent. More in your mind. Shaft is more likely to break than bend plus they have quite a bit of flex. That is what flex is all about, the ability to return to the original configuration.
Part time PGA caddy, semi retired, too old and lazy.|||If it looks bent then it probably is. Just roll it on a flat surface to see if it wobbles - then probably time to reshaft.|||It is easy to damage the golf club shaft when you are actually hitting that golf club.
From my experience, I have traveled more than 20 times with my clubs.
During those times, I noticed that the golf club head got alittle bit damaged but the shaft didn't.
That is the reason the golf companies make the shafts harder.
I assure you, your shafts will be fine. the only thing you need to worry about is the golf head club.|||I'm suprised they all didn't snap in half.|||Heavy, steady pressure with the occasional jarring hit could be just the trick to bend a steel shaft. Roll the clubs along a table or counter top, you should be able to see almost all the way around. You should be able to look from the grip end down to the head and any flat spots, or severe mis-shape should be evident at that time.
..."more in your mind", William C ?!?! What the heck kind of an answer is that? If that's the case, then I guess you could just use your mind to bend it back, right?|||I broke the shaft of my ping 7 iron Saturday just gone, it was a poor lye, so i had to choke down to avoid clipping a tree branch, unfortunately, no one told me that there was a huge tree root below my ball,.............. CRINGE, SNAP, CRASH, SCREAM, I think you know the rest
So now I'll have to wait for a new shaft to arrive, normally 5 weeks here in the UK.
Fisto, had to laugh at your "Mind response" don't normally laugh this early in the morning.
How does the TV camera follow a golf ball in flight?
I've noticed on TV how precise a camera can follow a golf ball from tee off until it lands. How do they do that?|||They are well practiced, but they are also a long ways off. They pick up the ball off the tee, then zoom in so you can see it. Notice that you don't see it right away, you see the golfer pick up his tee or whatever first. This gives the camera man time to get the ball on camera appropriately.|||multiple cameras|||ZOOM!|||the camera men are amazing. i've seen it and wondered if it's magnetix or something like that, but it's only camera men.|||its the camera guys job|||Well... they make the golf ball swallow a special little transmitter. The ball usually refuses at first, but with a little bit of coxing and some sweet talk it eventually swallows it.
Wait, this sounds all too familiar?
Anyway, once inside the ball, the transmitter can only be activated by an extremely powerful strike from an external scource. Hence, the driver!
Roughly 2-3 seconds after the ball is in flight, the device begins to transmit its signal. The networks have a specially equiped TV camera that has a receptor mounted right above its lense. This receptor picks up the signal from the transmitter and follows the golf ball until it come to rest in the fairway.
And there my friend is how the TV camera follows a golf ball.
Wait, this sounds all too familiar?
Anyway, once inside the ball, the transmitter can only be activated by an extremely powerful strike from an external scource. Hence, the driver!
Roughly 2-3 seconds after the ball is in flight, the device begins to transmit its signal. The networks have a specially equiped TV camera that has a receptor mounted right above its lense. This receptor picks up the signal from the transmitter and follows the golf ball until it come to rest in the fairway.
And there my friend is how the TV camera follows a golf ball.
What is the difference between a links golf course and other ones?
I like to watch golf sometimes but am no expert, so what exactly is a links course ?|||In simplified terms, a Links Course is coastal and especially the greens are sandbased.
Parkland for example will be soil based.
When you watch a Links course being played from Fairway to Green one notable difference is their approach shots. Rather than pitch directly at the flagstick they will chip/pitch and run and let the ball bounce on the surface prior to the green and work its way to the flag. The reasons behind this is that on a links course the greens are so hard because of the moisture they easily absorb meaning that if you pitch from 100 yards onto the green it will bounce straight off it unlike on a parkland course it will stick, briefly spin or roll in the direction of the ridges (depending on the weather).
Go to youtube and type in St Andrews Open and watch a few shots being played on the greens.|||A links course in a rough grassy area between the sea and the mainland.|||I was wondering about this myself.|||A links course is a course that is within 4 miles of the coast|||A Links course is by water or the sea!|||it's a course by the coast among dunes.
Parkland for example will be soil based.
When you watch a Links course being played from Fairway to Green one notable difference is their approach shots. Rather than pitch directly at the flagstick they will chip/pitch and run and let the ball bounce on the surface prior to the green and work its way to the flag. The reasons behind this is that on a links course the greens are so hard because of the moisture they easily absorb meaning that if you pitch from 100 yards onto the green it will bounce straight off it unlike on a parkland course it will stick, briefly spin or roll in the direction of the ridges (depending on the weather).
Go to youtube and type in St Andrews Open and watch a few shots being played on the greens.|||A links course in a rough grassy area between the sea and the mainland.|||I was wondering about this myself.|||A links course is a course that is within 4 miles of the coast|||A Links course is by water or the sea!|||it's a course by the coast among dunes.
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