www.golfysol.com http://www.golfysol.com Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Hit Your Long Irons Like The Pros http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/26/hit-your-long-irons-like-the-pros/ http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/26/hit-your-long-irons-like-the-pros/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.golfysol.com/?p=15 Long iron shots can be some of the most difficult shots in golf. Many golfers like you and I struggle with this part of our game for one simple reason: we try to hit the ball too hard! Unfortunately, golfers lose sight of what they are trying to accomplish when long iron clubs are needed. We squeeze the grip and swing as hard as we can, resulting in a poor shot. But what happens when we do this is our swing does not flow correctly; we swing too hard and our head comes up too early. If we look at how the professionals use long irons we notice that it is the same swing as with all other irons! Why is this? Because the professionals let the club do the job it is supposed to do. Professionals know the importance of technique and swing mechanics and use them to their advantage. If you want to hit your long irons like the pros, treat long iron shots as you would any other iron shot! Grip the club with relaxed hands, have an easy flowing swing, and keep your head down throughout the entire swing. These simple and practical tools will help anyone improve their long iron shots.

]]> http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/26/hit-your-long-irons-like-the-pros/feed/ 0 Common Characteristics Of All Successful Golfers http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/25/common-characteristics-of-all-successful-golfers/ http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/25/common-characteristics-of-all-successful-golfers/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.golfysol.com/?p=14 When you see a professional golfer, you will probably be looking at one of the most hard working people you will ever see. The truth is, Golf is probably one of the hardest sports to ever perfect because of the small margin that separates the pro’s from the average hacker. There are two characteristics that a successful golfer will normally have and they will usually carry over to their everyday lives.

Patience

When a six hour round is almost finished and the golfer is having a tough time, you can bet that they are beginning to lose some patience. They just want to go home and forget about the long round that they just completed. Though golf is not as intense as basketball or football, it is easily just as mentally tiring. I believe that if a golfer can perfect the power of patience, they will improve incredibly.

Honesty

Golfers are some of the most honest athletes today because of the fact that it is so individualized. A golfer is able to almost at anytime possible, but most golfers will choose otherwise. When a golfer cheats, he or she not only cheats the game and their competitors, but they are only cheating themselves.

]]> http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/25/common-characteristics-of-all-successful-golfers/feed/ 0 How To Hit Your Irons Closer To The Pin http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/23/how-to-hit-your-irons-closer-to-the-pin/ http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/23/how-to-hit-your-irons-closer-to-the-pin/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.golfysol.com/?p=13 Golf clubs are designed with two main features that control the flight of the ball; loft and grooves. The loft controls the angle of which the ball flies as it is directed off the clubface. With a lower number iron such as a four iron, the ball will fly lower to the ground than will a higher number iron such as a nine iron, where the ball will fly much higher. The grooves on a club provide ball spin. When the club is property swung, the golfer “traps’ the ball between the ground and the clubface causing the ball to spin up and squeeze away towards the target.

To take advantage of the design of the golf club and ball and to hit irons close to the pin, the golfer must learn a swing that supports the following mechanics: One; 90 of the golfer-s weight must be on the foot closest to the target and two: the grip end of the shaft must be in front of the club head so that the club strikes the ball first and not the ground. This may seem counterintuitive; hitting down on the golf ball to make it rise upward and with backspin.

]]> http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/23/how-to-hit-your-irons-closer-to-the-pin/feed/ 0 Best States for World-Class Golf http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/06/best-states-for-world-class-golf/ http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/06/best-states-for-world-class-golf/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.golfysol.com/?p=11 Some of the best golf resorts are closer than you think and if you’ve been longing to play at Pebble or St. Andrews you can have all the fun for half the price! A few states in the union are better than others for golf and we’ve got some surprises waiting on our list
North Carolina: The Outer Banks all the way to the Sandhills, NC has some great golf. You won’t have to go far to play a dozen world-class courses and the weather’s always great. There are tons of amazing hotel and restaurant options near most courses in North Carolina too!
Alabama: Never thought of AL as much of a golf state? We’ll they’ve got one of the most unique challenges in the sport and it’s the Bobby Jones Trail, a series of 13 courses throughout the state that many find the perfect father and son trip.
Arizona: Yes, it’s hard to keep grass alive in Arizona but that’s what makes the courses so great. There’s little else to do in many areas and the views are spectacular so what the courses lack in challenge they make up for in beauty.

]]> http://www.golfysol.com/2011/09/06/best-states-for-world-class-golf/feed/ 0 How To Hit The Ball Further Off The Tee http://www.golfysol.com/2011/06/18/how-to-hit-the-ball-further-off-the-tee/ http://www.golfysol.com/2011/06/18/how-to-hit-the-ball-further-off-the-tee/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.golfysol.com/?p=9 There are several things you need to remember and practice to be able to hit the ball further off the tee. The first thing to look at is your equipment. You should be using a 10 degree driver. Most golf players use this and have huge success.

Next you should pay attention to your grip pressure. You can practice your grip pressure very easily. At home, take a tube of toothpaste without the lid on it. Hold the toothpaste firm but not firm enough for the toothpaste to come out. It should be at the very edge about to come out.Additional information can be found at http://inclinevillagecabin.com/2011/06/the-proper-techniques-in-playing-golf/. Practice holding that grip. That is the same way you should grip the driver.

Make sure you stay flat. The driver should stay flat with the ground for the first 20-25 of your swing. If it does not stay flat you will not get the long drive that you see the pros hit. It will therefore not go as far.

Many people just starting out tend to flip hands, but make sure to always start out with the angle on your lead hand.

Other things to remember is to start out with front foot in line with ball, shift your front hip higher than your rear hip, shift your weight back when you backswing, keep the start of your downswing calm and unhurried, and finish towards the target.

Take these steps and I am sure you will see improvements in hitting the ball longer.

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Golf can sometimes become too rushed. Slow down, take a deep breath and enjoy the surroundings. Golf courses are set on some of the most beautiful places in the world. Take time to enjoy the view.

Pay attention to you own game. Know your abilities and play to them. Always keep in mind good course management. There is no such thing as a perfect golf game. Don’t let one bad shot ruin the next three holes. If you have a bad shot focus on the recovery.

Have a side wager with your golfing friends. Don’t go crazy and bet the farm. Play for a drink at the nineteenth hole. Having a side game helps keep you focused and makes each shot matter. Friendly banter can also make for a good day on the links.

]]> http://www.golfysol.com/2011/05/27/ways-to-have-more-fun-on-the-golf-course/feed/ 0 Improve Your Mental Game And Lower Your Scores http://www.golfysol.com/2011/05/21/improve-your-mental-game-and-lower-your-scores/ http://www.golfysol.com/2011/05/21/improve-your-mental-game-and-lower-your-scores/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.golfysol.com/?p=7 Golf is a relatively simple game, until players let their mind take over. Random thoughts can ruin the game extremely fast. How many times have players gone from sinking the 30 foot putt of their life, only to slice the ensuing drive 50 yards into the trees? This is where it is key to have a strong mentality to delete the bad drive and remember the good putt. After hitting a bad shot, players should immediately think about how great that last shot was and how good of a short game they have.

It is important to engrave a mental routine before every shot. Players should imagine exactly where the ball is going to land and picture it rolling into a perfect spot for their approach or lay-up shot. Too many players simply approach the tee box and have the mentality that the upcoming shot could ruin their day. Even professional golfers make huge mistakes, they just do not show them on television. Too many players go out thinking that every shot a pro hits lands exactly where they want it to, however, that is simply how television portrays it. Golfers who work to improve their mental routine will lower their scores.

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