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How to Play Golf Shots From Uneven or Sloping Lies

jnewell — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:51:35 +0000

Wouldn’t it be nice if all our golf ball lies were as level as they are on the driving range? Unfortunately they are not…and golf would not be as interesting if they were! (more…)

Consider Golf Training to Bring Your Game up to Par

jnewell — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:17:22 +0000

By Jim Newell

Are you one of the 80% of golfers who never break 100? That’s correct; according to statistics fewer than 1 in 5 amateur golfers ever break 100!

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Dimples on Golf Balls? What do they do?

jnewell — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:20:26 +0000

Golf ball makers sometimes advertise the number of dimples they have, do you know why they are there and what their function is?

Why Are There Dimples On A Golf Ball?

By: Gary Gresham

Have you ever wondered why there are dimples on a golf ball? Dimples are crafted into golf balls to reduce the aerodynamic drag while the ball is in flight. A smooth ball, when sailing through the air, leaves a huge pocket of low-pressure air creating a drag that slows the ball down.That’s why there are dimples on a golf ball, because the drag force is reduced. (more…)

Business Golf has it’s own Unique Etiquette

jnewell — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:53:26 +0000

The value of taking a business client or prospect for a round of golf has been debated many times, however if you do use golf as a method of selling you or your company, a particular etiquette is required to enhance a successful outcome. This article addresses that etiquette. (more…)

What’s New in Golf Equipment?

jnewell — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:52:31 +0000

By Jim Newell

If it has been a few years since you’ve been to a golf course, you may think you have entered another dimension, drivers now look like balloons on the end of a stick, putters have more shapes and designs than seem possible, and this is just the tip of this iceberg. (more…)

Irons Harder to Hit?…You Should Think About Adding Hybrid or Utility Clubs to Your Bag!

jnewell — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:18:58 +0000

A huge and growing percentage of touring golf professionals are adding hybrid or so called rescue clubs to their golf bags. Most professional golfers are so good at what they do, that they will seldom make a miss hit even with the hardest to hit clubs, however with hybrid irons they get a club that hits higher and lands softer, without any loss of distance, than the iron it is replacing. Just the fact that hybrid clubs are easier to hit may not be the only motivation for these changes. Consider that the right hybrid can replace two harder to hit irons allowing for the addition of maybe an additonal wedge to their club selection. We weekend warrior golfers should be learning from what we are seeing, for us, who do not always hit every club pure, adding a hybrid or two to our arsenal is even more dramatic. For the player who uses hybrid clubs, it is not unusual to see that the 2,3,4,& even 5 irons have been replaced. (more…)

Golf Accessories - Your Golf Bag

jnewell — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:38:56 +0000

Never enough pockets in your golf bag? Can’t find your pitching wedge, or putter? Where did you put that new sleeve of golf balls? If these are some of the questions you find yourself asking, maybe you are using the wrong golf bag for your style of play.

How can a Golf Bag Help You Play Better?

By Jim Newell

Seems like a silly question, however using a golf bag that matches your style of play will make the game more enjoyable and if you are enjoying your game more, you will usually play better. In recent years there have been vast improvements in how golf bags are made, the materials they are made from, the durability of those materials. The styles or types of golf bags has also evolved. (more…)

When was the last time you put a new wedge in your golf bag? Top golfers have up to 4 wedges in their bag.

jnewell — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:39:33 +0000

Cutting the number of stokes you have to make from 100 yards and in will have a bigger impact on lowering you golf score than somehow hitting your drive 40 yards farther. Yet most golfers will pine for a new high tech $700+ plus driver, when a new $40 wedge will make a far greater difference. Think about it for a minute, a driver is not a finese club, it is a “hope I hit right club”, you tee up the ball and hit it as hard as you can and pray for 300 yards down the middle, however you can’t stop one 5 feet from the cup. A good wedge player, might have up to 4 different wedges in his bag and knows how to hit one of them to within 5 feet of the cup from almost anywhere within 100 feet of the green. If you can do that, it means lower scores. (more…)

There are many Choices for Golf Club Iron Sets…Do You Know What to Consider?

jnewell — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:42:41 +0000

The style, the manufacturing method, the shaft, how they are fitted for you and the materials they are made of are all extremely important to how an iron will perform. Making the right choices when you make your purchase could save a lot of money, and make a big difference in how you well you score. (more…)

Does your choice of golf irons, help determine how well you will score?

jnewell — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:02:57 +0000

Golf clubs are built for specifc results, the irons are used mostly for distances of 60 to 200+ yards where the need to control ball flight, spin and even roll is desired. How an iron club is constructed has a lot to say about how sucessful the player will be with these shots. Cavity back refers to one of the more popular construction methods, and offer the golfer a more forgiving result if not struck perfectly. Knowing the differences in the construction methods for iron clubs can help you make the right choice for your skill level. (more…)