Why Use a Golf Swing Trainer Year Round?
By Jimmy Owens

We know we should build muscle memory and keep muscle tone year round and this is an excellent way to do just that. We should also stretch prior to hitting practice balls or playing golf. I usually swing the trainers back and forth several times to help loosen up my hips and shoulders. The ones I use and weighted in the shaft and not in the club head and weight about 24 to 32 ounces. This seems to be the best weight to keep from having muscle strain. I drive a pickup and keep one of the short versions in the my door, so when I get out, I can grab it and swing it several times to loosen up right in the parking lot. I am loose and can head to the practice range or to the course.

I use two different types of trainers one has a club head on it, so if I want to, I can hit practice balls. The other one is a shorter club and can be used at home, office or even carried in your golf bag. Either version will loosen you up or build muscle memory.

I have had two hip replacements and have lost a lot of my flexibility. As we age some of us have a tendency to lose our flexibility among other things so anything we can to help prevent this greatly appreciated. The days of going from the office to the golf course, for me any way, and going to the first tee are gone.

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GPS Golf Caddie
By Anthony Daberg

GPS technology has now touched the golf sport. With the GPS Golf caddie, it has become very easy to add courses within x miles of your current location. You can keep track of all your putts and shots as well as fairways. The score also helps in tracking of your current score to par. Golf Caddie might also suggest which club to use to the center, front or back of the green when you are in range. This is all based on the minimum or maximum distance for each club. You can have a look at the full scoring card once you have finished playing your round of golf. You can also go for saving the round and then view the previous rounds so that you can see how your game has improved.

Keeps track of distances

You can go for editing course data and also preferences in order to identify distances for each club. GPS Golf caddie keeps track of all the driving distances and the penalty shots. It also goes for providing statistics for each player. However it is not possible to calculate incomplete rounds. It is very easy to install and it is also not costly as well. You do not require any special instructions when you go for installing it. You would have already seen that there are many golfers who have installed this software and made their sport even more exciting. So, why wait? Go for installing GPS Golf caddie and stand tall amongst the rest by scoring high in your favorite sport.

Tags: GENERAL GOLF TOPICS, Technology by donwedderspoon
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Golf Club Selection – From Beginner to Advanced Golfers
By Mike A Murray

Golf club selection is one of the most important parts of golf. Choosing the right clubs will ensure it works with your swing. Remember that the money you paid for the clubs has more value in your pocket than clubs that doesn’t suit your style and swing.

Beginners club selection.

When choosing your first set of clubs don’t just buy the first best set. If you have a fast downswing get a stiffer driver or extra stiff. If you have a slower downswing rather go for a more flexible club to get the best out of your swing. Remember that no shot will ever be the same and you are only allowed 14 clubs in your bag. Go to a PGA professional or a good golf coach and let them analyze your swing and style. They will be able to give you more in-depth advice on the right clubs and driver.

A good choice to have in your bag is a 3 and 5 wood. Your wood will work as a 3 and 4 iron as well. Get a wood with a larger club head and a flat bottom – the bigger your sweet spot the better chance you stand to hit the ball the same distance on each shot.

Super game improvement (SGI) irons is the best way to go for beginners with more forgiveness during a shot and a lower center of gravity. Get a 5 iron to a sand wedge this will be more than enough for a start. Your putter is an important part of your clubs, choose a mullet putter with a large head because it has more forgiveness during the shot.

Golf Clubs for Intermediate Golfers

Your game is improving, you know which club to use when making different shots. However, you would probably stick with your over-sized driver for now. You might want to get more distance on your shots. The best way to generate more distance is with a faster swing and not lofting the ball as high as you did before. The higher the ball goes the more distance you lose.

Your irons will still be the same SGI but now you could add the 4 iron and if you feel comfortable add a 3 iron to your collection as well. Keep to your SGI irons till you have the perfect consistency on each shot. It should be the same distance and keep a straight line. Your mullet putter will still be the best choice and stick to it for now.

Golf Clubs for Advanced Golfers

You will most probably not be a “scratch player” meaning your handicap should be 0. You are probably getting great shots out of your clubs. Most of your shots should be straight and you only need a little more distance. The best way to get more distance is to decrease the loft you are putting on each shot. You should now try to reduce your loft to 9 or 10 degrees.

Try different shafts to reach the putting green in 2 shots on a par 4 or par 5. This will give you a great advantage over your competitors. You should now know if you would be able to reach the green with a wedge or if you need a high end iron. Make sure you get a nice bounce and roll with your wedge!

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