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Sunday, 13 November 2011

Curing a slice: a proven 4-step formula

This article provides golfers with a proven 4-step formula for curing a slice. This formula has been successfully used to cure golfers' slice problems from all around the world.

Want a proven formula to curing your slice? Well, here is the exact formula I've used to cure literally thousands of golfers' slice problems from all around the world. And without any further delay, here are the 4 things you must do to help you curing a slice in the quickest possible time:

1. Setup for a draw
2. Swing from the inside so the ball starts to the right (for a right handed golfer) of your final target
3. Contact the ball with a slightly closed clubface
4. Have equipment that encourages you to draw the ball

This list of 4 things is generally the opposite of what every golfer does to hit a slice. For example, when a right handed golfer suffers from a slicing problem, they generally aim to the left to allow for a slice -- which just makes it worse, doesn't it?

Check Your Golf Backswing With This Simple Golf Drill

This article about the best golf backswing gives golfers a simple exercise to check the position they get into at the top of their backswing.

On the driving range I often see golfers swinging to the top of their backswing and stopping and trying to see if the golf club is positioned correctly. Naturally this is a very, very hard way to tell if the backswing is in "the slot" so to speak.

So if you've struggled to tell whether your backswing is correct then today I'm going to give you a great exercise that will allow you to quickly tell if your backswing is too upright, too flat or just right.

To do this exercise, all you have to do is swing back to the top of your backswing and stop and hold your backswing position for a second or so.

Then from this position, simply slowly loosen your grip and let the shaft fall down. And if the club hits you on the tip of your right shoulder that tells you that your golf backswing is in a good position. But if the club misses your body altogether that indicates that your backswing is too flat. And conversely if your club hits your head or neck that indicates that your swing is too upright.

If after doing this backswing exercise, you find that your top of the backswing position is not where it should be, then please don't do this:

Do not try to manipulate what is happening near the top of your backswing to get the club in a good position, because you must understand that the golf swing is a chain reaction. Let me explain that some more by looking at what happens when you impact the golf ball:

The impact position you get into when you swing is a result of the downswing position that you were in.
The downswing position you get into when swinging is a result of how you transitioned from your backswing position to the downswing.
The top of your backswing position you get into is a result of the position half way into your backswing.
The position you get into half way into your backswing is the result of how you took the club away.
And finally, the way you took the club away is largely a result of your setup.


So you see, you can't take one position in your golf swing and try and fix that because the positions that you got into before that determined the future positions. Instead what you need to do is systematically work on getting each phase of the swing the best it can be, working from the setup, take away and on from there. If you do that you'll naturally and automatically get into a great top of the swing position.

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

How You Use Your Arms In The Golf Swing

One thing I'm really seeing on tour, and am personally working on is learning how to use the arms in the golf swing. It seems the modern swing is a very connected, arms and torso together type of golf swing. I have found this makes it much easier to be consistent, and be able to go at it as hard as you want, and not hit it "off the planet" like an arms-only swing would.

When you think of golf swing connection, it is more of the lead, or left arm for a right-handed golf. But the right arm definitely comes in towards the body (hip) in the downswing.

I know for me, my left arm lefts my upper chest right away in the takeaway, and it needs to feel snug throughout most of the golf swing. The only spot it won't would be at the very top of your backswing, depending on if you have a higher arm plane, or flatter like Hogan had.

If you can think of swinging your arms is if the are a unit with your body, not independent, you'll be surprised how much power and consistency you have. It seems counter-intuitive, but it's not. Try throwing a punch with just your arm, then put your body into it. Which one is more powerful.

For some golfers, it can also be a feel of your shoulders controlling the swing, not your hands and arms. Your legs are your contact to the ground, providing a stable base, and your shoulders drive your swing. That doesn't mean over the top coming down, but it means your hands, arms and shoulders move with your torso (core) throughout your golf swing, not independently.

Putting a clubhead cover under both armpits and hitting partial shots will give you a really good feel for this type of golf swing. Once you learn how to use your arms in your golf swing, you will have loads of power, and be more consistent.

Article Source: http://www.bettergolfarticles.com


Mike Pedersen is a golf swing trainer, passionate single digit golfer, and founder of the best golf training aids site Perform Better Golf. If you want to improve golf swing power, you'll want to take a look at the swing aids over there.

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Discover Why PGA and LPGA Professionals Are Talking About Michael Breed’s New Putting Aid.




I just got my hands on this new Putting Aid. It’s called
the Putting Cyclops. What got me interested in it when
I first saw it was that it adjusts to any putting stroke
instead of forcing you to a specific stroke like all other
similar putting aids. Also the fact that Michael Breed
endorses it certainly helped as he seems like the kind of
guy wouldn’t just endorse junk.


I used it a few sessions now, and I definitely see an
improvement. The problem that a lot of us have is that we
follow the putter head when we putt. This creates an
inconsistent swing and an unpredictable putt. What the
Putting Cyclops does is cover your putter so you can only
see the ball. “Keep Your Eye On The Ball” After practicing
with the putter hidden you stop that irritating habit of
watching the putter and you start to build a consistent
stroke by building muscle memory. It works really fast as
after just a few sessions I already have improved my putting.


Putting is the best way to shave strokes. When you stop 3-4
putting and start 1-2 putting you can easily shave 10+
strokes off your game.

Check out this video to see how it works:


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Thanks for reading and have a great day,


Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Golf Tournaments

Golf tournaments today are requiring a more sophisticated approach. There are many different golf tournament formats, and some of the oddest are played at company outings, golf association play days and the like. If you are involved with a non-profit organization, chances are you have been approached by people who specialize in hosting charity golf tournaments. Charity golf tournaments are extremely popular ways for people to raise money. If you want to experience the real action of golf, then golf tournaments are where it's at.
 
Golf events are superior fundraising, client hosting and community/membership appreciation tools. The BIG profit in every golf tournament comes directly from "partnerships". Marketing your golf event correctly will give you the "real edge" you need to succeed. Whether you are watching a major tournament of pros or involved in a local event, golf tournaments are the best way to enjoy golf. Maybe you even have what it takes to play and earn the respect of your golfing friends, not to mention the money you can make by winning.
From small club events to large state or national events, golf tournaments are the best way to improve your golf game and enjoy the action of competition. People who are in charge of putting together special golf tournaments and events always try to provide great prizes and gifts for their golf outing. Obviously though, the owner of the golf course would have a very difficult time handing over a check for an amount like that. Usually corporate golf gifts like logo golf balls are given before or after a golf tournament.

If you're a sponsor for a golf tournament, you can add your business logo to the golf award or golf promotional item. Not only are such promotional golf products practical and useful, but they also result in more visibility for your company. These golf awards, golf prizes and logo golf gifts are used and valued by your clients and colleagues long after they receive them. A golf gift or golf award with your company logo gets recognition.

The best of companies deserve the best of corporate golf gifts. Choose the perfect promotional golf product for your next corporate golf promotion or choose your next custom golf giveaway for your next golf tournament. Choose unique golf trophies and awards for your next golf tournament, charity golf outing or golf league. Planning a successful charity golf tournament is demanding.

Considering a tournament director needs to allow at least 6-9 months to properly plan -- the return on investment calculated in time, money and used resources is extremely low. When tournament directors make giant leaps in their bottom line from one year to the next, no one asks if I know 
WHY our system worked that made the money. The relationship between sponsor and tournament has peeked. You've just added "financial stagnation" to your tournament. The BIG profit in every golf tournament comes directly from "partnerships". 

James Clark is a successful Webmaster and publisher of
www.AGolfersParadise.com
. He provides more information about

golf and golf issues
that you can research in your pajamas on his website.