Golf, Naked: The Bare Essentials Revealed

Golf, Naked: The Bare Essentials Revealed by Greg Rowley
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If a golf swing takes a few seconds to execute, and a player shoots 100, what's happening on the course for the three hours and fifty-five minutes when players are swinging? An easy, amusing read, Golf, Naked is packed with tips, tales, tricks of the trade, and lessons for life that describe the 99 percent of the game that no one talks about. And it's written by bona fide club-selling, lesson-giving, cart-washing, vest-wearing PGA Golf Pro Greg Rowley. He offers information and advice that will help all golfers master the complete game, including the stuff that truly demonstrates a player's experience, comfort, confidence, and grace.

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Sport: A Novel by Mick Cochrane
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"In this wise, witty story set in West St. Paul in the '60s, a kid named Harlan navigates life by focusing on the Twins baseball team, a comic metaphor for hope. Sport is fat with small pleasures. It is a homer and a gift to all of us grownup knothole-game kids. There's a lot to love in this quiet little book, most of all its subtle wisdom about establishing individuality and finding joy amid chaos-in short, about growing up. " -Minneapolis Star Tribune

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How To Fix A Weak Grip

For the average golfer, the grip is probably the most overlooked fundamental, yet it's one of the most important techniques to good golf.
An incorrect grip, especially one that's too weak, sets up a chain reaction that makes it difficult (if not impossible) to hit the ball straight and with any reasonable distance.
A weak grip is created when your hands are turned too far to the left on the club, and the club sits too high in the palm of your left hand. You'll know your grip is too weak when your thumbs align straight down the shaft and the "V"s created by your thumbs and index fingers point directly up at your chin.
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to know if you have a weak grip or not is if it only takes a few rounds to wear a hole in your glove on the fleshy pad on the heel, you're holding the club too high in your palm. If you're going through gloves as quickly as you're probably going through balls, better take a close look at how you're holding the club.
A weak grip creates an open clubface throughout the swing, further compounded by the tendency to roll the clubface open during the takeaway when the hands are turned too far to the left. More often than not, golfers will try to compensate for this move instinctually by altering their downswing path to the left to get back to the target. What you get is a glancing blow and a nasty slice or a pull, depending on the position of the clubface at impact.
In addition, you'll lose distance when the grip is too high in the palm of the left hand because your wrists aren't allowed to hinge properly, which, in turn, reduces the leverage that creates club speed at the bottom of your swing.
So how do you fix this problem?
Try this. Stand up straight with your arms hanging comfortably at your sides. Notice how your hands naturally turn in so that the palms point more behind you and your thumbs touch your sides? Take your club in your left hand and allow the grip to rest down in the fingers. Create a stronger grip by making sure that your left hand remains turned slightly to the right, just as it was before you gripped the club.
As you position your left hand onto the club, check the clubface to make sure the leading edge remains in a square position. Once you've done that, match your right hand to the left by fitting the left thumb snugly underneath the lifeline of your right palm. When you close your hand, the heel pad should rest on top of the grip.
Now take a stance where you are addressing the ball. If all is well, you should see two to three knuckles when you look down at your grip and the "V"s created by your thumbs and index fingers should point toward your right shoulder. Make sure your grip isn't too strong. You'll know if it's too strong if you can see three or more knuckles at address or if the "V"s point right of your shoulder, turn your hands to the left until you get the proper alignment.
Here's a little practice drill that can help--try this on the practice tee.
Start by strengthen your grip by turning your hands more to the right as we discussed above, but also close your stance slightly by dropping your right foot behind the left. Once you are in this "incorrect" position, swing along your body line back and through to encourage the proper swing path. Do not try and hold the club through the impact area. Be sure to rotate your right arm over your left once contact is made to close the face through the hitting area. When you start hooking the ball, square your stance and hit a few more balls. You should see a dramatic improvment.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com -By: Robert Partain

Make Old Clubs Like New

Over the years, I've learned that some golfing tips are better than others. To be honest, some of the best golf tips are also some of the simpliest to apply. This may be one that falls into that category.
If you're like me and find yourself not able to afford a new set of clubs this year or you simply don't want to get rid of your old favorites, consider reinvigorating those old clubs with some new grips.
Depending on how much you play and practice will determine when you should be thinking about replacement grips. And, of course, better made grips should last longer than less expensive ones. But, overall, after two or three seasons, it's time to take a look at those grips to see if they are still holding up.
Generally speaking, common sense, coupled with a keen visual inspection, will tell you if it's time to replace the grips. Look for flat spots, worn areas, and nicks and cuts. Also, check the tightness of the grip on the shaft. There is nothing worse for your game than a loose grip. And, no, wrapping it with duct tape is not the answer.
If you decide that is time to replace those old, worn-out grips, do a bit of research before jumping into the replacement phase. Take a trip to a good pro shop and ask the pro there for some advice. Most better pro shops will actually do the replacements for you and are happy to spend some time with you as you decide on the right type of grip.
Keep in mind that you do not have to replace your old grips with the exact same type of grip. It may be time to explore a new model of grip. Issues such as grip thickness, material, length and overall "feel" in your hands, can all be changed at this point. Find something that really feels as if it is a part of your hands. Something that fits you perfectly. Again, the pro can help you with this decision and show you various kinds of grips to fit your individual needs and budget.
Now as much as I love the Internet and all that it is capable of doing, I don't recommend that you buy your grips online until after you have had a chance to physically test a few grips. If you plan to replace your grips with exactly the same style and model of grip that you have now, this isn't too big an issue. But if you're planning to switch models, then do yourself a big favor and test some out in person before ordering online. Getting a set of new grips that look awesome online but feel "wrong" in your hands will only disappoint you.
The fact is, putting new grips on old clubs is a great way to save money and improve your game. It's almost like getting a new set for a fraction of the cost!1
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com-By: Robert Partain