May 18th, 2009 by Phil
Golf is one of the most popular of the organized sports in the entire world right now. Golf is played, watched and followed in nearly every country, in nearly every corner of the world these days. But, when did golf actually get its start and how popular was it back then? What has changed over the centuries, and what has stayed the same? And what exactly is on the horizon for the game?
Read on for a brief history of the game of golf, as well as a look ahead for what might be looming in the future of the game. We will look at how the equipment has changed from wooden clubs to titanium shafts and what that has .. read more
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May 18th, 2009 by Phil
Golf is one of the fastest growing sports-based hobbies worldwide. It does not require super-human strength, speed or size to be enjoyed. It does not require that you start at age two, although some of the most famous golfers have, to be successful. In fact, golf is one of the few sports that hundreds of people take up after retirement, every year. To get started in the game there are very few requirements: a course, some rental clubs and the desire to walk in the great outdoors for a lovely afternoon. Of course, many folks do get carried away right from the start and buy every golf related item that crosses their path, but none of that is really .. read more
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May 18th, 2009 by Phil
Being a professional golfer sounds like the dream job for countless people. The weekend golfer has an excellent round of golf and then, being faced with returning to the drudgery of work on Monday, starts wondering if turning pro is for him. Oh come on now! One fairly decent round of golf does not a pro golfer make, and there are some huge obstacles to overcome on the way to the next Tour date.
First: Define What You Mean By “Pro”
To some people, the word “professional” is defined literally, as in: a person who earns money for doing something. To others, that word is more the athlete who is on golf tours playing in front of crowds and earning prizes. .. read more
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May 18th, 2009 by Phil
Have you ever seen a pitcher come to the mound, fresh from the dugout without taking a single second to stretch and warm-up? No, you have not. And hopefully you do not see a golfer coming straight out of the clubhouse and teeing up in the same way. More importantly, let’s hope that is not your usual practice. Golf is a sport, just like baseball, tennis or football and the same concepts apply: you have to be fit, and you have to warm up before you get started. Unless you want your first round of golf to be your last round as well, make sure that you stretch your muscles and do an adequate warm-up before blasting that first .. read more
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May 18th, 2009 by Phil
You buy the finest clubs, custom sized to fit your frame and swing style. You have an Italian leather golf bag, and always wear the latest golf fashions. Every holiday, birthday and other gift giving occasion is a time for your family to buy you some golf related accessory or doodad, but what about the most important part of your golf game? Of course, that is your own body. The best clubs, tees and clothes will do you no good at all if you are not healthy enough to pick your golf bag up and get out the door.
No matter what kind of golfer you are, from beginner to advance, you must be physically fit to play. Of course, .. read more
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February 7th, 2010 by Phil
The Excel Mid Launch Plus irons are designed with precision offsets for greater forgiveness and refined with a rounded toe and a large “notched cavity”. These features allow players to gain control of the iron making it easier to shape shots and improve iron play.
The irons are still considered to be forgiving and like every model in the Excel series they are designed for great feel, weight, and reduced twist. The perimeter weighting system on the club is designed to move the weight where its needed the most creating a club head that provides maximum forgiveness throughout the entire club face. From the golf maven to the newcomer, expect to feel a pure shot on every .. read more
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