21st
October
2008
What does it take to immediately improve your golf game? Buying the latest titanium driver or 4-piece golf balls; golf fitness training; using golf swing training aids; professional golf lessons; the latest golf swing secrets guidebook or golf instruction DVD? How about learning the Mental Game Of Golf ?
I don’t know why, but not many golfers accept that golf is a mental game. They think it is just about physical strength and stamina, a good golf swing technique, and the right golf equipment. Sure, golf is all those things but it is also about golf mental toughness and dominating your inner game.
Just ask yourself this: Why has the average score not dropped more than 1 stroke in the last 25 years? After all, we now have far superior golf equipment; access to online golf instructional DVD’s and e-books; golf lessons incorporating slow motion video replay of our swing; plus more and more golf swing training aids.
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7th
July
2008
Within the golf swing teaching aids category, there are hundreds of products to choose from. I generally only pick out the golf swing teaching aids that are worthwhile as there isn’t time to go through all the mediocre ones. Today, I will give you a review of the Speed Stik .
I must admit, the first time I saw the Speed Stik I didn’t pay much attention to it. It looked such a simple device that I didn’t think how it could possibly help my golf swing. Now, I have a different opinion of the Speed Stik; when you take a closer look you soon realize how it can vastly improve your golf swing.
As you probably know, to be able to hit a golf ball further, you have to increase your golf swing speed. A lot of golfers have difficulty increasing their clubhead speed as they equate more distance with just trying to hit the ball harder. So, this is the first thing the Speed Stik can do for you – increase your distance by increasing your golf swing speed.
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27th
June
2008
Out of all the many golf training aids on the market today, the Leaderboard golf aid is the one that is always talked about. Of course, there are always those golfers that say the Leaderboard golf trainer doesn’t work. So, let’s take an objective look in this Leaderboard golf aid review.
First of all, the Leaderboard Golf Trainer is a device that you stand on and comes with a hitting station with adjustable tees. The non-slip platform that you stand on is a sliding skate board that runs on adjustable length rails. This means that it can be used by golfers of all sizes, including even the youngest of golfers. It will operate perfectly with golfers up to 350 pounds and up to 6 feet 9 inches in height.
The beginner golfer will benefit from the Leaderboard by learning the perfect golf swing since the beginning. On the other hand, the more advanced golfer will benefit by improving a flawed golf swing or if they suffer from any of the following swing faults: slicing, reverse pivot, sliding hips, coming over the top, topped or fat shots, and poor tempo, balance or posture.
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18th
June
2008
There are many aspects of the golf swing that you have to get right to perform a perfect swing. Most are relatively easy to learn and get right; golf grip, setup position, ball position, the transition and weight transfer, etc. The one that is not so easy to learn is your golf tempo or golf rhythm.
When you watch the likes of Ernie Els and Tiger Woods swinging their driver, you will have probably noticed their perfect golf tempo – their whole golf swing tempo is just perfect and a thing of beauty to watch. So how do you practice and perfect your golf tempo?
Yes, there are several golf training devices that claim to help you with your golf tempo. After evaluating several of them I have come up with two that really work wonders. You can find these golf training devices separately at many online golf stores but I have found a place that bundles them together with a savings of $10.
The golf tempo combo is called the Ultimate Tour Tempo Training Aid Package.
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9th
June
2008
The golf swing is something that needs to be taught, needs to be practiced, and needs to be perfected. Unfortunately, the golf swing is a relatively difficult and, some say, unnatural movement. If you are a beginner going through golf lessons and getting nowhere except more frustrated, then you should consider golf swing teaching aids.
Even the golfer who has been playing for a while and still hasn’t mastered a consistent golf swing should take a look at golf swing teaching aids. The problem is that there are hundreds of golf swing aids available and more come out every month. I must say that a lot of these swing aids are just a gimmick but there are some gems out there.
Today I want to introduce you to one golf swing teaching aid that has impressed me greatly. It is called the Explaner and it is one serious piece of golf training equipment. The Explanar is a complete training system incorporating the swing plane, the biomechanics of the golf swing, and a fitness training aid.
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30th
May
2008
By now, you probable realize that I am a fan of being fit for golf. If you work your golf specific muscles you will increase the power of your golf swing and therefore increase your distance. Also, you will have better balance, stamina, and even consistency. A good golf fitness plan also has to include stretching exercises for golf.
It is no good just building up your muscles, you have to have increased flexibility to take advantage of your new power. You need a good range of motion in your hips, back, knees, shoulders, and wrists. If you have tight and restricted muscles you are more likely to injure yourself playing golf.
A lot of the time those poor shots when you pull or push the ball, hit thin or fat shots, or have trouble getting the ball in the air are a result of your body only being able to produce a swing that causes those miss hits; by improving your range of motion you will also improve your golf swing.
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12th
May
2008
If you are interested in becoming a better golfer, you will know that you have to get fit for golf. In this resume of golf training tools, I will highlight the best golf fitness training guide and the best golf training devices.
Did you know that it wasn’t until the 80’s that golfers started to realize the benefits of being fit for golf. PGA pros like Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, and few others started a trend that continues to this day. Today’s top players, like Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam, all know that to be on top of their game week after week and year after year, they have to be fit for golf.
The GolfGym
When it comes to golf training tools or devices, the GolfGym has you covered. At the heart of the GolfGym is their PowerSwing Trainer: the most effective golf specific fitness product you can buy. Let’s take a look at what the PowerSwing Trainer is and what it can do for golfers:
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