Archive for August, 2010

Women Golfers: Find The Best Clubs For Your Game

Posted on Saturday, 28th August 2010 in Golf Clubs

Women Golfers: Find The Best Clubs For Your Game

The Best Women's Golf Clubs

The Best Women's Golf Clubs

It is a fact that both men and women love the game of golf and this is why manufacturers make women’s golf clubs for all the women golfers in the world. Sometimes you see men and women playing mixed doubles and some of these women can play as well if not better than the men. Women can use men’s clubs, but most women prefer to use women’s clubs, which is specially made for them as the design is different from a men’s golf clubs. Some things to consider when searching for the perfect set of women’s golf clubs is as follows:

•    The shaft and the material it is made from

•    The length of the club and your stance

•    The weight of the clubs and your swing

When you are looking for women’s golf clubs, look for a graphite shaft that allows for more distance because your swing is smooth and easy. A lighter golf club is better than a heavier one. You will have the speed and the distance needed with a graphite shaft as opposed to a steel shaft. These clubs are normally more expensive than other clubs, but well worth the additional cost.

It is important to get a club that is the right length for you. Women’s golf clubs are made with the woman in mind and the proper length makes your swing count with every shot you take. If you are using a shaft that’s too long for you, your swing, stance and entire game will suffer. You might even consider a custom-made set of golf clubs if you cannot find the right size that suits your game.

When looking for the right set of golf clubs, you should also consider the design. Different brands have different designs and you will want to have a good set of golf clubs to make the game and set you on the road to making a name for yourself on the golfing circuit.

Because the weight and height of men’s clubs differ so much from those designed for women, you can bet your game will suffer if you try to start out golfing with the heavier clubs. You might also consider buying used golf clubs but do try different types until you find the right clubs for your golf game. Join the millions of women golfers and compete for your title in golfing along with all the others in the world of golf. You will enjoy the thrill of the game as well as getting plenty of healthy exercise.

What are you waiting for? GO FOR IT GIRL!

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The Key To Playing Par Golf

Posted on Friday, 27th August 2010 in Golf Fitness

The Key To Playing Par Golf

The Key To Playing Par Golf

The Key To Playing Par Golf

The key to playing par golf is to focus on more than just golf techniques, and pay attention to your entire body. Fitness is key to any sport, whether you’re running up and down a basketball court, throwing a football or playing the links. Without a proper fitness routine, your body is not going to be able to deliver the results you need.

When it comes to golf, there are four basic elements to good fitness: balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. You will want to assess how well you currently perform in each of these categories to determine how you should plan your fitness routine. If you find that one area poses difficulties for you, you will want to begin slowly in that area and work up to harder exercises and stretches. As with any new fitness routine, make sure your doctor has cleared you to begin.

Balance is essential in golf. Golfers who have exceptional balance will have more efficient reaction times and movement speed, because improved balance allows them to execute weight transfer and hip rotation without jeopardizing a stable address position.

Flexibility allows your muscles to extend through their full range of motion when you swing; it is actually the single most important physical characteristic likely to influence your golf swing. If your body is tight in any one area, your swing is going to be hindered and swing compensations begin.

Strength is what provides you with power behind your swing and distance to your drive. In addition, adding strength to your “golf muscles” will help prevent injury. In golf, focus on your “go” muscles and not your “show” muscles.

Finally, endurance is what keeps your game in peak performance whether you are teeing off on the first hole or sinking a putt on the last hole. If you have stamina and endurance, you can count on a good performance throughout your game and not worry about fatigue setting in midway through.

All of these areas can be addressed through exercises and stretches incorporated into a fitness routine. Once your body can meet the demands of your golf game, you have a basis to build upon by perfecting techniques and skills. Together, these tasks will turn you into a par golfer.

Par Golf Explained
The par of a golf hole refers to the maximum number of shots a player should take in order to complete that particular hole. Learn more about pars in golf from a professional golf instructor in this free sports video.

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Golf Body Core Home And Office Exercise

Posted on Thursday, 26th August 2010 in Golf Fitness

Body Core Home And Office Exercise For Golfers

Core Training For Golfers

Core Training For Golfers

Body core training for golfers is a must for developing maximum power and distance.  As in all athletics, the core is your engine.  Everything comes from the core!  The modern golf swing is definitely a “core-focused” movement; unlike the older swing technique of lower body action dominant.

You probably have heard the term core training for golfers, but do you know what it means and how to implement it into your golf performance routine?

Your core is the middle section of your body…specifically your abdominal region.  If your core is weak or restricted in rotational flexibility, you will have a minimal chance at hitting long drives.

I see this all the time in the senior golfer.  No core strength or flexibility, resulting in  a HUGE decrease in yardage off the tee.  The senior golfer will say things like, “I’ve lost so much yardage off the tee the past few years”;  “I use to hit my drives 50 yards further”; “If I could only get 20 more yards I’d be happy”.

This can be a very frustrating situation; but one that can be remedied easily, quickly and in the convenience of your home with minimal equipment.  Improving your core rotational strength and flexibility does not require equipment in a gym or club.

You can do exercises as simple as grabbing a single handweight, getting in your golf posture, and rotating back and through holding the handweight in front of your stomach.  You can also do stretches right in your office chair.  Sitting upright and reaching around your chair, turning as far as you can to the right, then turning to the left.

These are just some very basic core training for golfers exercises, but they would give you a “kickstart” into doing a complete program for your core.

You will be amazed at how much power you acquire in your swing when you implement a core training for golfers program.  Even if that’s all you did for the time-being, you’d be way ahead of the game.

But my guess is once you start slow and easy, you’ll get the “runners high” and want to do more.  This does not have to be a gut-busting routine!  You can spend as little as 10 minutes a couple of times a week and see results.

Don’t put it off any longer!  Start your body core training for golfers today!

Golf’s most important core exercise

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