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The Simple Golf Swing-Golf Lessons by davecurr
The Simple Golf Swing-Golf Lessons
Dear Friend and Fellow Golfer,
Can you handle the truth?
Most club pros don’t think so. And certainly none of the other golf instruction sites will tell you what I’m about to.
Ready?
You’ll never develop a swing like Tiger’s. Or for that matter, Mickelson’s, Els’s, Daly’s or Garcia’s.
To be brutally frank, no matter how hard you try or how often you practice, odds are you’ll NEVER be able to swing the club like the top tour pros.
Why? Because, like most of us, you weren’t born with their physical ability.
Besides, each of the big-money pros has a swing that’s unique to his (or her) physique. It’s hardwired into the DNA. That’s how they got to be big-money pros.
Does that mean you’ll never play better than you play right now? That you’re doomed to be a duffer? The butt of countless jokes from your buddies? A study in frustration?
No way!
Because there’s another, more important truth.
It doesn’t matter if you can’t copy Tiger.
Or any of the top tour pros. You don’t have to even try. You shouldn’t try. Because you can develop a swing guaranteed to help you Play better golf than you ever thought possible in two short weeks (or your money back). Actually, it’s more than a swing. It’s a whole System. But don’t let that scare you. It’s very simple. That’s the beauty of it. And why I call it
The Simple Golf Swing System™ was created specifically for the average (and below average) golfer who wants to Get better. Fast. How much better? With the Simple Golf Swing System
? You’ll hit the ball straighter and further than you ever hit before. ? You’ll hit with greater distance and accuracy every time. ? You’ll hit more greens and get the ball consistently close to the pin. ? You’ll wonder what ever happened to that awful slice you used to have. ? You’ll gain a new outlook on golf with greater confidence in your game. Because you’re armed with a proven system that actually works!
How fast? I’m glad you asked.
? You’ll learn the Simple Golf Swing in just three hours. ? You’ll lower your score by at least seven strokes within the first two rounds. ? You’ll start playing the best golf of your life by week two. ? You’ll drop at least 12 strokes off your handicap at the end of two weeks. ? You’ll be a different golfer in a month. That old bogey plus golfer that was you will be totally transformed. Just imagine the look on the faces of your golfing buddies.
You see, the goal is to have you break 80 within 60 days. No matter what you’re shooting now.
Impossible? Not by a long shot. In fact, it’s been proven time and time again that With the Simple Golf Swing System almost any golfer can break 80 regardless of physical ability. Now I realize there’s a lot of hype on the Internet and I don’t blame you for being a little sceptical.
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About the Author
Dave is a keen amateur golfer and student of the game, and is always willing to share his knowledge with his fellow golfers.
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15 Tips and Tricks for Golfing with Kids by Rick Fletcher
While playing golf with my own three boys since they were 5 years old (they’re all teenagers now), I experienced my share of emotions while teaching them how to play golf. From watching them enjoy the thrill of hitting great shots to teaching them not to throw golf balls at each other, it’s been a wild, wonderful ride. I’m really glad I discovered golf just as I was becoming a father for the first time, at the ripe old age of 31. Its been a fun way to spend time with my kids while preparing them for life. Included in each 18 hole round, at no extra charge, is plenty of practice learning how to cope with the successes and failures that inevitably occur.
Of all the tips and tricks I learned from playing golf with my kids, here are my 15 favorites:
Call ahead for the best times for juniors to play and special rates.
Take a camera to record the fun - digital pictures make great screensavers or wallpaper on home PC’s!
Set up junior’s bag with balls, tees, ball markers and a water bottle.
On the way to the course, let your junior know you will be teeing off from the tee box, then they will tee off from a closer “kid’s tee” about 100 to 150 yards away from the green.
Get yourself in the right frame of mind for what is about to occur. Your child is depending on you to have an infinite amount of patience and understanding. It will be difficult to show either if you are carrying concerns about other “less fun” aspects of your life. Make a conscious effort to HAVE FUN by considering yourself to be the luckiest person on earth to get the opportunity to teach a great sport to a great kid in a great place. Of all the things to do on earth and places to be, which could be better?
Try to rent a cart to make it like Disneyland…kids LOVE to ride in golf carts!
Before your first tee shot, teach your junior how to wait until the one farthest from the green hits first and to never hit if anyone is in front of you. Demonstrate by standing to the side then standing ahead of them, so they get a clear picture of what you mean.
When you arrive at the “kid’s tee” location, let them tee up a ball and hit. It’s OK to give them two or three tries, remind them you are not keeping score and are just here to practice. Try to use “expendable” golf balls so if they go into the woods or lake it won’t be of much concern.
When you reach the green, let your junior know it is not OK to run on the greens. Also, remind them the “farthest away shoots first” rule still applies and to be still while other people are putting.
One of the more difficult concepts for kids to learn is how to avoid walking on other player’s putting lines, so don’t be surprised if you have to remind them several times. It’s best to show them how to draw invisible lines to each ball, and how easy it is to avoid walking on putting lines by walking around (behind) the other players.
Regardless of what they have seen on TV, it’s not OK to throw clubs or balls. It can happen, but a reminder about how you don’t like to play golf with people like that can go a long way.
Teach your junior how to consider those behind and that it’s OK to pick up in order to keep up (their place on the course is behind the group in front). You will have to use your judgment when to pick up on any given hole, but if you pay attention to the group behind and pick up when you see them waiting, everything should go smoothly. If there is no one behind the group behind you, it’s OK to step to the side of the fairway and wave them through.
When the ball goes into the water or into the woods, it’s best to look for a short time, take the drop and hit right away. Trying to keep up with the group ahead while teaching a child to play golf is tough enough without adding time to look for lost golf balls!
It’s OK to quit when attention fades or if things just aren’t going well. If you get off the course before the child gets too whiny or upset, the chances are much higher they will look forward to coming back.
On the way home from the course, ask your child what they liked about golfing and what they didn’t like. You may be surprised at their answers! Make plans to try to fix the things they didn’t like and do more of what they did like next time. After a few trips, you will be absolutely amazed at how automatic the little things will become and how you can then devote complete attention to enjoying the great game of golf together!
You will undoubtedly add to the list as you go - rest assured you are making wonderful memories you will share with your kids for years to come!
About the Author
Rick Fletcher is the proud father of three boys and husband to his wonderful wife Sandi. Together they have been providing the latest in junior golf equipment to future stars across the country for 10 years - drop by All Kids Golf Clubs to see what’s new!
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Parallel Bat Rolling or Perpendicular Bat Rolling? by Chase Rodgers
Perpendicular Bat Rolling
Perpendicular bat rolling is a process that rolls a softball or baseball bat through two nylon or hard rubber rollers. This bat rolling process will roll the entire length of the bat as it passes through the rollers on approximately a half inch line on both the top and bottom of the bat. The bat is rolled on 8-12 points around the bat which breaks in almost the entire bat as it passes through the bat rolling machine. The bat will make a slight crunching sound to an all out crackle and pop when going through the bat rolling machine. The sound depends on the type of bat and the bat’s thickness. If the bat has a thinner wall the bat will tend to pop or crackle sooner than a thicker walled bat. Certain bats can take more pressure than others during bat rolling. The key is to know how much pressure to place on the bat or the thinner walled bats will break during the bat rolling process. A Miken Freak, slowpitch softball bat, is able to with stand a lot of pressure and also needs that extra pressure to be fully broken in during bat rolling. TPS bats have a thinner wall and need less pressure when bat rolling, too much pressure will definitely break a bat in one pass going through perpendicularly. Now that a bat has been rolled on 8 to 12 points perpendicularly there should be peaks and valleys along the length of the bat. These highs and lows are created by bat rolling along certain points and not all points. Here lies a catch 22; the bat needs to be rolled completely but if it is rolled on too many points around the bat the potential for cracks increases substantially. When the bat goes through the rollers perpendicularly the rollers flatten the bat causing the resin (or glue) to break up, this is what gives the extra flex and makes bat rolling favorable to players. When the bat is rolled perpendicularly along too many points the area of the bat gets rolled twice, thrice, or maybe 4 times too much causing weak spots in your bat. Perpendicular bat rolling will break in your bat but not to its fullest potential; that is where the parallel bat rolling comes in.
Parallel Bat Rolling
Parallel bat rolling is a process that rolls the traditional sweet spot of the bat. As you could guess the bat is placed parallel with the bat rollers. The theory behind this is that the entire sweet spot of the bat would be rolled with out missing any areas within the sweet spot. Some bat rolling machine builders have taken the idea a little too far by expanding the length of their rollers to encompass almost the entire barrel. This type of bat roller is destined to cause problems. The area that is rolled is too large and will cause a decrease and an increase in pressure along the barrel. What do I mean, you ask? The mechanics of a bat roller with longer rollers will not allow for consistent pressure points along the barrel. Depending where the mechanism is placed to tighten the rollers down is where the most pressure will be on the bat and then diminish as it goes down the length of the bat. This means the composite will be broken in more in certain spots and not in others. Trying to break the bat in fully with a longer bat rolling machine could compromise the integrity of the bat in certain areas. The rollers that surround the sweet spot only are shorter and have a small disproportioned distribution of pressure which breaks in a bat more consistent. The parallel bat rolling machine should be used after it is run through a perpendicular bat rolling machine. This will allow the parallel bat rolling machine to break in any spots the perpendicular bat rolling machine has missed. The peaks and valleys that were discussed earlier will be flattened out by breaking up the resin and glue in those areas. This is the most consistent and even bat rolling you can accomplish. As a stand alone the parallel bat roller will work, as long as it has the shorter rollers (around a foot, which is the length of a sweet spot). The longer rollers will not roll a bat consistently and there is the danger of breaking a bat with an over zealous operator trying desperately to break in the entire barrel the same.
With all that said, I would suggest getting your bat rolled by a parallel bat rolling machine with shorter rollers and also does a perpendicular roll first. And if you are buying a bat rolling machine get the parallel one with the shorter rollers.
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How to Hit the Golf Ball When it is Positioned Above Your Feet by Jakobus Nel
You get to your ball and you see that it lies above your feet at address. You smile to yourself and think of the fantastic shot you are about to play. Why, because this is considered to be one of the easiest shots in golf. If you follow the steps below, you will not hit the ground behind the ball anymore, and this shot will become your favourite shot in golf. So here we go.
Step 1: With this kind of shot the ball will always tend to draw so make sure that you compensate for this by aiming a little to the right.
Step 2: If you are one of those golfers that always seems to hit the ball a bit fat when it is above your feet, there is a very simple fix. Make sure that you are standing taller and straighter than your normal stance.
Step 4: This is one of the most important things to remember for this shot. Do not bend your knees. You should stand as straight as you possibly can.
Step 5: The other most important thing to remember is that the club will always want to swing flatter and around your body, which is exactly the type of swing you want for this shot. Do not try to make a normal swing as you will not get a good result.
That is all there is to it. If you can remember to follow these steps then this should become one of your favourite shots in golf. I hope this helped.
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Jakobus Nel is the owner and editor of a successful golf instructional website. Do you want to play your best golf ever? Claim your two free golf ebooks here at http://www.thegolflesson.co.za that will improve your golf.
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