Buying a Golf Club? Consider These Tips

July 12, 2011 in Golf Instruction | Comments (0)

Buying a Golf Club? Consider These Tips
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A golf club is the first thing one need when he or she wants to start playing golf. But once cannot just go into the shops and ask for a golf club; he or she will have to consider certain tips. The main myth or untruth that people follow is that, the costlier the golf club, the better the game. Only after one's game has improved should one consider getting a custom made golf club.
Before buying a golf club, one should see the shaft- the axle of the club; the club is as good as the shaft. Shaft flex is also an important aspect that should be considered. This has an important effect on the feel of the club. Also shallow face metalwoods are good for the game and will help in improving it. Pinemeadow Golf are also good. For beginners; they should remove the 2, 3 and 4 irons from the set and include number 3 and 5 hybrids. And one should always use a standard length golf club.
Always find out the standard length using wrist to floor measurement. Choose the correct loft for the golf club since it will have an effect on the distance of the tee. For example: the people who swing with less speed (ladies, seniors and some regular flex players) need higher lofted driving clubs.



Junior Golf Association Announces Player Rosters For Upcoming Cup

July 11, 2011 in Golf News | Comments (0)

Junior Golf Association Announces Player Rosters For Upcoming Cup
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The American Junior Golf Association finally announced the list of 20 players who will participate in the Wyndham Cup. This Cup will be held from July 25 to 28 at the Eagle Golf Club in Wilmington.
This Cup is a junior golf tradition and it features a match between 10 boys and girls from the East of the Mississippi River and their counterparts from the West side. The West leads the series 12-8-1 on the back of a six match winning streak and they look to continue their streak with the presence of veterans from past victories which include Brad Dalke, 13 and Beau Hossler, 16 who have both hit the headlines with their performances in junior golf.
The East team will include two boys and four girls who have already taken part in this junior golf cup. Billy Kennerly and JD Tomlinson are the two boys and Shannon Aubert, Karen Chung, Ashlan Ramsey and Mckenzie Talbert are the four girls who will be representing the East for the second time in this American Junior Golf Association event which has previously had participants like Tiger Woods, Hunter Mahan, Grace Park and Paula Creamer.



America’s Top Golf Schools – 2011

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America’s Top Golf Schools – 2011
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Golf Digest Schools is the top in the list of the best golf schools of this year. The golf school was founded by the editor's of Golf Digest about 40-odd years ago. This golf school has now re-opened after a break of two years, with new management and is offers the finest golf instruction at America's best golf resorts. The Butch Harmon School of Golf, located in Las Vegas is another top golf school and features a private teaching facility. Advantage Golf Schools has been recognized as one of America's Best Golf Schools by GOLF Magazine. Advantage Golf Schools were pioneers in the one-to-one instruction concept; which gives students the option of learning at their own pace. David Leadbetter Academy is a good golf school that focuses towards developing junior golfers.