Archive for November, 2009

Golf balls can be divided into two categories: recreational and advanced balls.

As you improve your game then you can improve the amount of new golf balls you can carry in your bag.

Like golf clubs, golf balls are subject to testing and approval by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and the United States Golf Association, and those that do not conform with regulations may not be used in competitions

Recreational balls are oriented toward the ordinary golfer, who generally have low swing speeds (80 miles per hour or lower) and lose golf balls on the course easily.

Golfers spend hundreds of dollars every year on the latest and greatest golf balls in hopes for a few extra yards off the tee and that dream of backing it up when it hits the green like the pros do.

As an aspiring golfer you will notice that purchasing “new” brand name balls can be quite expensive especially when you will lose many of them to the water hazards and deep rough surrounding every golf course.

As you improve your game then you can improve the amount of new golf balls you can carry in your bag.

Even the professionals will agree that using mint condition golf balls are the very best idea for golfers who are desiring to shape their shots.

However, most golfers do not try to shape shots, they try to hit it on the fairway. Therefore, a ball that matches your swing is what you should choose.

A golfer with a slow swing speed should probably go with a low compression ball. Their low compression and side spin reduction characteristics suit the lower swing speeds of average golfers quite well.

If the compression of a golf ball does not match a golfer’s swing
speed, either the lack of compression or over-compression will occur, resulting in loss of distance.

Do you really need to go out and spend $50 a case to play better golf. I have been known to play used golf balls and found no difference in my performance. Don’t be embarrassed to shop around for cheap golf balls either.

Conclusion

As you improve your game then you can improve the amount of new golf balls you can carry in your bag.
There are millions of golf balls to choose from, and I will try to cut through all the hype to make your purchasing decision easier. Buy a ball that suits your swing!

Check out the golf ball sale in the tab area of this website for great deals on golf balls!

We have all done it.  Yes, even pro golfers do it.  Miss those Short putts.  It is very frustrating.   My advice to you today is this.  GET OVER IT!

That’s right.  When you miss an easy putt move on and start thinking about the next shot.  Do not linger over missed opportunities.

So, the golden rule of putting,  think about this shot as the only shot you will ever have control of,  stop chastising yourself whenever you miss a few putts. It happens to everyone, yes, even to Tiger and Phil and all top professional golfers.  The fact is that  any problem you have with putting is much more likely to be psychological than with your technique.  The bottom line is that you should never get down on yourself for missing an easy putt as this will only make matters worse.

What can I Do to Improve?

• Make sure you are properly aligned so that your stroke is being hit to a spot just beyond the hole on a straight putt
• Make sure you align to the point where it starts to break on a breaking putt
• Practice 3 and 4 footers every time you are on the practice green and don’t  leave until you have sunk 4 putts  (This is a way you build confidence)
• Think positive and your results will reflect your thought

That’s it for today,

See you on the links,

John

In his book Gary Player’s Golf Secrets, Player gives tips on how to practice.  The following golf swing tips will help you define a plan when you practice.

When pressed for time a golfer could improve by merely gripping and swinging a club around the house or in the yard.  Practice swinging and getting a feel for the golf club as you swing.  This will give you the feel you need when you actually hit the golf balls at the practice range.

Player gave the following checkpoints you can use in your practice:

• Never practice in wind and rain unless absolutely necessary
• Start your practice session by hitting short shots
• Always practice your short game after hitting full shots prior to a round
• Be methodical about your practice.  Never rush your shots.
• Always hit to a target.
• If you have a chronic problem, like hooking or slicing or topping then ask a pro or instructor what to practice and then do what they tell you
• And the most important advice is to have a specific goal for your practice.  Don’t merly whack balls and say you practiced.

I have found this advice useful and go out to practice now with specific intentions.

Until next time,

John