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Is it safe to shop online at "The Golf Shop Online" (url below)?

I want to buy some golf balls and there are really good deals at "The Golf Shop Online", but I can’t find any reviews on or about that site. Can anyone tell me whether it is trusted or whether they can find a review on the site? Any help is appretiated. Thanks a lot! (http://www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk/)

Looks legitmate to me. If you aren’t sure, i know yuou can trust www.onlinegolf.co.uk – used it many times.

Why does the winner of the Masters Golf Tournament get a green jacket?

What is the meaning of the green jacket that the player wins after the Masters Golf Tournment?

Q. Why Are Masters Champions Presented with a Green Jacket?

Each year, the winner of The Masters is presented with the famous "Green Jacket." Slipping on the green jacket is the golden moment for many winners of the tournament. But how did a green jacket come to be such a big deal? What is the story behind the vaunted Green Jacket?

A. Let’s face it: if you saw someone walking around in public in a shamrock green jacket, you’d probably think that person was severely fashion-challenged. Shamrock green jackets are, well, ugly.
But the Green Jacket presented to the Masters champion is one beautiful piece of outerwear. The tradition of the Green Jacket at Augusta National Golf Club dates to 1937. That year, members of the club wore green jackets during the tournament so that fans in attendance could easily spot them if they needed to ask questions.

According to the official website of The Masters:

"Jackets were purchased from the Brooks Uniform Company, New York City … Members were not initially enthusiastic about wearing the warm, green coat. Within several years, a lightweight, made-to-order Jacket was available from the Club’s Golf Shop.

… The single breasted, single vent Jacket’s color is ‘Masters Green’ and is adorned with an Augusta National Golf Club logo on the left chest pocket. The logo also appears on the brass buttons."
Soon, the Green Jacket became the symbol of membership in the ultra-exclusive Augusta National Golf Club. And slipping a jacket onto the winner of The Masters – a tradition that began in 1949 – symbolized that golfer’s entry into the exclusive club of Masters champions.

Q. Do Masters Champions Get to Keep the Green Jacket?

The Masters champion receives the traditional Green Jacket at the victory ceremony following his win. But does the Masters champion get to keep the Green Jacket?

A. Yes and sort-of. Yes: The Masters champion gets to take the Green Jacket home with him and keep it for a year. When he returns to Augusta National the following year, he returns the jacket to the club.
Which brings us to sort-of: From that point on, the champion has "visitation rights" to his Green Jacket. The jacket is considered his, and when he visits Augusta National at any point thereafter, he can retrieve and wear his jacket.

The official website of The Masters explains a little further:

"Near the conclusion of the Masters, several Jackets are selected which could fit the possible winner during the presentation ceremony. The winner will have his measurements taken at the Club’s Golf Shop or may provide measurements so that a custom made Green Jacket can be tailored.

Typically, a multiple winner will have only one Green Jacket unless his size drastically changes."

Where’s the best place to get ratings and reviews for golf clubs thanks?

from your own experience of course, the only way you can truly know what you like in equipment is for you to hit it on a course, go to your nearest golf repair/custom shop or golf course (if they have demo equipment, most will) and ask about demoing clubs youre interested in…they will probably have you leave a credit card imprint or your license…but nothing beats hitting it yourself right? good luck and putt well!

is there a rule about how far a flag placement should be from the edge of a golf green?

I work on a golf course and neither I , the golf shop or my supervisor knows the answer to this.We checked our rule book but didn’t find anything.

As far as I can tell, there are no illegal hole locations. However, if I were in your position, I would adopt some local rules which would be mandated and posted for everyone to see.

For example, here are some common sense rules that I think one should obey.

The hole should be at least a club (e.g., putter) length from the edge of the green.

The hole should never be placed on a mound, where the green drops off on all sides away from the hole.

The hole shouldn’t be placed in a low area where the ball will tend to roll into the hole from any direction.

etc.

Golf Putters?

For my set of clubs. I have an OK set of clubs that are great but my putter is an old heavey one that you use at a putt-putt centre. Its real heavy for a putter and I need a new one.

I dont want a brand new one as that is too much and I need to inprve my game HEAPS before I buy brand new things.

I am looking at buying a half decent putter at a garage sale. What do you think would be a good price for a half decent putter to buy.

And when I get around to selling my old club. Should I try to get 5 buks, or give it away to a charity or for free at the garage sale????

Thanks
I would buy a bramd new putter for $50 max.

how much you pay for a putter new or old is entirely your decision however I would suggest dont be in a hurry to buy. You will find as you play more golf your requirements will change. you can always go to a golf shop and try some on a practice green to give you a better idea about what suits you best
Happy Golfing

How Not To Start Your Round Of Golf

Do you warm-up before you play golf? More importantly do you warm-up correctly?

In all sports, it is essential that you warm up properly to attain the best performance. If you go to any professional or even amateur sporting event, you will see competing athletes doing pre-game warm-ups. Golfers, especially those in the professional level, are not different from them. When tour professionals are about to begin their first tee, they would have made full warm-ups to be able to make their best swings.

However, most amateurs have their “warm-ups” done by racing from their autos to the golf shop and check in, then dashing to their first tee, in just about five minutes. Most of the time, this is followed by an unsteady and inconsistent play for the first holes, ending up with another lackluster golf round. The result: Disappointing golf scores.

Here are some tips to improve your golf score:

1. First, go to the golf course as early as possible. You need time in taking care of your matters in the golf shop, in using the restroom, changing clothes and shoes, among others. It is crucial that you do not feel pressured or rushed, allowing you to get warmed up at a relaxed pace. Remember that your warm-up time sets your mood and tempo throughout the day, so just relax and move slowly. A minimum of an hour or two before you begin hitting your first tee would probably help you get a nice and relaxed warm-up.

2. Start your warm-up routine on the putting green. By starting your warm-up on the putting green, you will be ready for the speed of the greens. More importantly, you will start up your day with a nice, deliberate, and smooth tempo.

3. Spend about 10 minutes or so trying to hit the chips around the green using a tee as your target. First test the greens’ firmness to see how much or less the golf ball will roll. In general, the ball tends to move more on hard greens than the soft greens. In addition, there are various kinds of rough which make the ball move differently when it touches the green. Spending some time around the green helps you visualize some shots on the green during your round, and also, the spots where you are landing the golf ball on the putting surface.

4. Next spend about 20 minutes on the golf range. Make sure you properly stretch before hitting any golf balls. You want to start hitting half-wedge shots and progress up to your driver hitting 3 or 4 balls with each club. I personally start off with my sand-wedge, 9-iron, 7-iron, 5-iron, 3-iron, 3-wood, and then my driver, which turns out to be about 30 golf balls. Remember the reason for hitting golf balls is to get your body warmed up. You’re not there to practice your golf swing so don’t get a large bucket and pound out 100 golf balls before you play.

5. Next go back to the putting green and putt for 5 to 10 minutes. Take 3 balls and from 3 feet and hit them until you make 3 putts in a row. Repeat this from 6 feet and then from 10 feet. Don’t worry if you don’t make it through all the distances in the 10 minutes because the importance is getting your confidencence up on making putts.

Remember: If you do not get enough warm-up, you should not expect to have an optimal performance, and consequently, a good golf score. So do yourself a favor and make the warm-up a regular part of your golf game to give yourself the best possible outcome at the end of the day.

anonymous
http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/how-not-to-start-your-round-of-golf-80912.html

Recommend me a good golf putter?

I don’t know a lot about golf but i want to give my bf a putter for our anniversary. Whats a good putter? but under 100.

i would say odyssey. it may be a little more than 100 though, or maby even try taylormade.

I know this ruins the suprise, but take him out to see what he likes, dont tell him what your going to get him, just take him out and go on a little "date" to the golf shop, and see what he likes =]

Benefits of Golf Putting Training Aids

Golf putting training aids helps a golfer to putt better. The whole point of the game is to get the ball in the hole and, unless you learn to putt well, your game may struggle. Putting can be challenging, even for pro golfer’s some days. If you’ve ever watched golf tournaments on television you’ll know what I’m talking about. However, there’s nothing more beautiful than watching a golfer sink a long, difficult putt for eagle. There are several different types of training aids on the market that will help you a lot, as a beginner or a pro.

Software

There is now specially designed software available to help with putting accuracy. Many of these different types of software are modern, state of the art applications. There are several that are either currently being used or have been used by PGA pro’s. These guys have coaches, trainers, equipment and everything else imaginable under the sun to give them as much of a competitive edge as possible. Getting on the tour these days is NOT easy and neither is STAYING on it, with a new wave of talented young men and women coming on board (or trying too) every year.

Visit your local golf shop or do a search online for “golf putting software” or “golf training software”, with or without the quotes, and you should be able to find several to choose from.

Golf sticks

Golf sticks are becoming the new center of attraction. The style of making the sticks is becoming sophisticated. Variety in color, design and application is seen in the sticks and maintains the crucial triangular relation between arms and grip. This takes the wrists out of the stroke, and promotes the coveted pendulum swing.

The main feature of these putters may include the alignment system. As the golfer stands over the putter, he or she must link the lines to create a perfect circle, which when lined up gives proper lob, lie, hand position and face angles. Each putter comes with a free Bickler. The two together promises to be a potent aid for those who grapple with putting strokes.

Nike recently entered the market with a new line designed for the “better player”. These were to be used and endorsed by Tiger Woods, although there’s no word on how they’re working out yet.

Swing aids

Golf Swing aids training tools encourage a specific wrist action, which works in an up and down manner, not from side to side. Swing aids help to maintain a square club face during the swing and to maximize power that is developed from the hand and wrist action. By using a swing aid it will help you to get a feel for the correct swing path and swing plane. Many of these can be used both in hitting balls and practice swings.

Many Golf putting training aids come with a lot of equipment, such as a putting cup wedge, putting cup, putting arc, putting mat, variety of putting greens and more. Each instrument has a different function. A good golf putting training aid is truly a golfers best friend.

Joe Stewart
http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/benefits-of-golf-putting-training-aids-103902.html