Golf Tips
Do you often drive an ace or mostly dub double bogeys? Because if you find yourself doing fat shots and bogeys more than making holes in one, chances are you may not be a sandbagger than you'd wanted others to believe. Most probably you are a dub.
Well, here are some golf tips that can really help you spruce up your play.
Golf Tips on Clearing Sand Traps
Hazards like ponds and sand traps are prickly areas to play. Even if you're quite adept in handling lob shots in ranges, executing it in on bunkers is different. It involves not hitting the ball for one. To make an effective shot, the golf club must never touch the ball or you could overdrive it.
To execute it properly, you must understand how being plugged affects the mechanics. First is the sand. No ball rolls better in the sand. It is easy to get your ball out of the sand and back on the green. You can do it even by hitting the ball directly. But hitting to get it close to the hole requires something more. For starters, close the face of your sand or lob wedge. When you execute the stroke, you must dig into the sand to reach beneath the ball. Take some sand with the shot to put a stop on the ball. Remember, this kind of stroke should put some back spin on the ball to limit the amount of roll.
Golf Tips about Backhand Shots
Backhand shots don't happen very often. But when they do, they make average players look spoofs. In these situations, a lie prevents you to address the ball with a normal stance. Such cases backhand is an option, a difficult option.
Seven Iron is the best club for such situation. Some competent golfers turn their backs around while delivering a stroke. Others do it sideways and slanting. Whatever it is, this situation is best done on a controlled stroke with Seven Iron.
Achieving that Longer Drive
It may be mundanely easy to look and observe those better players do the golf swing but mastering it is notoriously difficult. Ask somebody to tutor you on. You'll never know how bad your form is unless someone is observing you. Considerably long (or short) drives are factors of many things. Like a good shoulder turn which is the key for most hitting power. It would help if your arms aren't bunched together with your torso as you start the swing. This is the common mistake of starter golfers who deny themselves greater range by constricting turn.
If the golf clubs are the concern, the Callaway x460 or the Taylormade r7 460 should address that problem squarely. These drivers have considerable heads which adds weight and power to the drive.
Bear in mind, golf tips exist for a reason. And so does golf duffers. They exist to make the good players stand out. Don't worry so much about being the golf duffer. After all, if everyone has to hit every shot into the green, there would be no point over beverages at the 19th hole.
Ray McNally is the owner and content manager of http://www.golfproblog.com and the man behind the amazing new 'Golf Secrets Uncover' course found at: http://www.golfproblog.com/course/index.html
Lightweight Tents For Lightweight Backpacking
Why use lightweight and ultralight tents? Because a heavy tent is one of the biggest obstacles to lightweight backpacking. You have to cut the weight of the "big three" (shelter, backpack and sleeping bag) to really go light. How do you choose one, though? Start by asking yourself the following questions:
1. Are you claustrophobic? Some ultralight tent designs are really just fancy bivy sacks. For those who hate tight squeezes, it will be like sleeping in a coffin.
2. How tall are you? If the length of the tent is only a few inches more than your height, you'll be touching the walls. This probably means getting wet from the condensation on them.
3. What do you do in a tent? If you just sleep, total floor and head space are not important. If you normally play cards with friends for hours, you'll need a design that allows for that.
4. Do you backpack in bad weather often? If all you plan to do is camp on nice summer nights, you can just look at the cheapest lightweight tents, and worry less about quality.
5. How much have you budgetted for a tent? More money equals a lighter tent, but if you can't get it light enough on your budget, you may want to consider going even lighter - and cheaper - with a tarp shelter.
6. Which is more important to you, fast set-up or lightest weight? Hopefully you'll find a tent with the right balance, but keep your preference in mind when shopping.
More About Lightweight Tents
Single-layer tents (without a rain-fly) will usually have more condensation inside. This is true of even those that claim to be waterproof and breathable. It is less of a problem with the newer designs that have a lot of screen/ventilation area, because air circulation is as important as "breathable" material. These materials just don't breath that well anyhow.
Test your tent. It's no fun spending 20 minutes setting up a complicated tent in the rain. Also, it can be worse than inconvenient to tear seams because of a design that stretches everything so tight you have to fight with it. Try the tent in your yard or living room, before you head into the wilderness. That way you can return it if it won't work for you.
There is only one totally enclosed 2-person ultralight tent that I know of under 3 pounds. It's a single layer, but the forward sloping door allows for a large screen area, to keep air-flow at a maximum. This keeps condensation to a minimum.
There are "floorless" tents, which are specially cut tarps which typically use your trekking poles for support. One of the lightest of these is a three-person design that weighs less than 2 pounds. I haven't tried it, but it gets good reviews, and it is in the weight range I like for ultralight tents. You have to bring a groundsheet with this type, so figure that weight into the decision.
Unfortunately, I've discovered the hard way - four tents and counting - that you tend to get what you pay for with lightweight tents. That's one of the reasons I backpack with a tarp.
Steve Gillman is a long-time advocate of lightweight backpacking. Visit his website for tips, photos, gear recommendations, a free book and a new wilderness survival section:
The Ultralight Backpacking Site : http://www.The-Ultralight-Site.com
Eliminate A Golf Slice - 3 Keys
Golfers can find many tips to eliminate golf slice. The best tips, however, should come from the combined knowledge of golf professionals and enthusiasts. There are actually three key concepts that should be remembered when it comes to eliminating the golf slice.
1. Proper way of bearing the shoulder
Proper golf bearing or stance should squarely fall within the width of the shoulder. Shoulders should be properly aligned at the striking range of the player, seeing the target golf ball as the main consideration.
In a proper stance, the right foot is pointing straight ahead on its own side, while the left foot is slightly dented to the left.
This proper placing of the feet should be assisted by properly aligning the elbows. The elbows of the players should be kept in their most natural possible position. This will give a solid and well-grounded stance for the play.
2. The power grip
Golf slice can be immensely eliminated through the proper way of holding the golf club. The golf club should be held by the left hand of the player, while the thumb is in parallel with the shaft.
Further, the line between the left hand's thumb and index finger must be pointing to the player's right eye field.
And finally, the right hand should be wrapping the left hand, with the remaining part of the left thumb touching the right palm.
3. Proper swing mechanics
And last in the list of key concepts is the proper execution of swing mechanics. Proper golf swing mechanics is a vital part in eliminating golf slice.
A correct golf backswing normally starts with the proper implements of the hand while at game mode. The hands are then followed by the arms, then by shoulders, in creating a whole smooth movement.
The proper downswing, on the other hand, begins with the hips, with the eyes focusing on the ball, while the head staying behind the ball.
When properly practiced, the swing mechanics would really be a good method for taming the golf game.
For more tips on correcting a golf slice, please go to http://www.improve-golf-game.info/
Well, here are some golf tips that can really help you spruce up your play.
Golf Tips on Clearing Sand Traps
Hazards like ponds and sand traps are prickly areas to play. Even if you're quite adept in handling lob shots in ranges, executing it in on bunkers is different. It involves not hitting the ball for one. To make an effective shot, the golf club must never touch the ball or you could overdrive it.
To execute it properly, you must understand how being plugged affects the mechanics. First is the sand. No ball rolls better in the sand. It is easy to get your ball out of the sand and back on the green. You can do it even by hitting the ball directly. But hitting to get it close to the hole requires something more. For starters, close the face of your sand or lob wedge. When you execute the stroke, you must dig into the sand to reach beneath the ball. Take some sand with the shot to put a stop on the ball. Remember, this kind of stroke should put some back spin on the ball to limit the amount of roll.
Golf Tips about Backhand Shots
Backhand shots don't happen very often. But when they do, they make average players look spoofs. In these situations, a lie prevents you to address the ball with a normal stance. Such cases backhand is an option, a difficult option.
Seven Iron is the best club for such situation. Some competent golfers turn their backs around while delivering a stroke. Others do it sideways and slanting. Whatever it is, this situation is best done on a controlled stroke with Seven Iron.
Achieving that Longer Drive
It may be mundanely easy to look and observe those better players do the golf swing but mastering it is notoriously difficult. Ask somebody to tutor you on. You'll never know how bad your form is unless someone is observing you. Considerably long (or short) drives are factors of many things. Like a good shoulder turn which is the key for most hitting power. It would help if your arms aren't bunched together with your torso as you start the swing. This is the common mistake of starter golfers who deny themselves greater range by constricting turn.
If the golf clubs are the concern, the Callaway x460 or the Taylormade r7 460 should address that problem squarely. These drivers have considerable heads which adds weight and power to the drive.
Bear in mind, golf tips exist for a reason. And so does golf duffers. They exist to make the good players stand out. Don't worry so much about being the golf duffer. After all, if everyone has to hit every shot into the green, there would be no point over beverages at the 19th hole.
Ray McNally is the owner and content manager of http://www.golfproblog.com and the man behind the amazing new 'Golf Secrets Uncover' course found at: http://www.golfproblog.com/course/index.html
Lightweight Tents For Lightweight Backpacking
Why use lightweight and ultralight tents? Because a heavy tent is one of the biggest obstacles to lightweight backpacking. You have to cut the weight of the "big three" (shelter, backpack and sleeping bag) to really go light. How do you choose one, though? Start by asking yourself the following questions:
1. Are you claustrophobic? Some ultralight tent designs are really just fancy bivy sacks. For those who hate tight squeezes, it will be like sleeping in a coffin.
2. How tall are you? If the length of the tent is only a few inches more than your height, you'll be touching the walls. This probably means getting wet from the condensation on them.
3. What do you do in a tent? If you just sleep, total floor and head space are not important. If you normally play cards with friends for hours, you'll need a design that allows for that.
4. Do you backpack in bad weather often? If all you plan to do is camp on nice summer nights, you can just look at the cheapest lightweight tents, and worry less about quality.
5. How much have you budgetted for a tent? More money equals a lighter tent, but if you can't get it light enough on your budget, you may want to consider going even lighter - and cheaper - with a tarp shelter.
6. Which is more important to you, fast set-up or lightest weight? Hopefully you'll find a tent with the right balance, but keep your preference in mind when shopping.
More About Lightweight Tents
Single-layer tents (without a rain-fly) will usually have more condensation inside. This is true of even those that claim to be waterproof and breathable. It is less of a problem with the newer designs that have a lot of screen/ventilation area, because air circulation is as important as "breathable" material. These materials just don't breath that well anyhow.
Test your tent. It's no fun spending 20 minutes setting up a complicated tent in the rain. Also, it can be worse than inconvenient to tear seams because of a design that stretches everything so tight you have to fight with it. Try the tent in your yard or living room, before you head into the wilderness. That way you can return it if it won't work for you.
There is only one totally enclosed 2-person ultralight tent that I know of under 3 pounds. It's a single layer, but the forward sloping door allows for a large screen area, to keep air-flow at a maximum. This keeps condensation to a minimum.
There are "floorless" tents, which are specially cut tarps which typically use your trekking poles for support. One of the lightest of these is a three-person design that weighs less than 2 pounds. I haven't tried it, but it gets good reviews, and it is in the weight range I like for ultralight tents. You have to bring a groundsheet with this type, so figure that weight into the decision.
Unfortunately, I've discovered the hard way - four tents and counting - that you tend to get what you pay for with lightweight tents. That's one of the reasons I backpack with a tarp.
Steve Gillman is a long-time advocate of lightweight backpacking. Visit his website for tips, photos, gear recommendations, a free book and a new wilderness survival section:
The Ultralight Backpacking Site : http://www.The-Ultralight-Site.com
Eliminate A Golf Slice - 3 Keys
Golfers can find many tips to eliminate golf slice. The best tips, however, should come from the combined knowledge of golf professionals and enthusiasts. There are actually three key concepts that should be remembered when it comes to eliminating the golf slice.
1. Proper way of bearing the shoulder
Proper golf bearing or stance should squarely fall within the width of the shoulder. Shoulders should be properly aligned at the striking range of the player, seeing the target golf ball as the main consideration.
In a proper stance, the right foot is pointing straight ahead on its own side, while the left foot is slightly dented to the left.
This proper placing of the feet should be assisted by properly aligning the elbows. The elbows of the players should be kept in their most natural possible position. This will give a solid and well-grounded stance for the play.
2. The power grip
Golf slice can be immensely eliminated through the proper way of holding the golf club. The golf club should be held by the left hand of the player, while the thumb is in parallel with the shaft.
Further, the line between the left hand's thumb and index finger must be pointing to the player's right eye field.
And finally, the right hand should be wrapping the left hand, with the remaining part of the left thumb touching the right palm.
3. Proper swing mechanics
And last in the list of key concepts is the proper execution of swing mechanics. Proper golf swing mechanics is a vital part in eliminating golf slice.
A correct golf backswing normally starts with the proper implements of the hand while at game mode. The hands are then followed by the arms, then by shoulders, in creating a whole smooth movement.
The proper downswing, on the other hand, begins with the hips, with the eyes focusing on the ball, while the head staying behind the ball.
When properly practiced, the swing mechanics would really be a good method for taming the golf game.
For more tips on correcting a golf slice, please go to http://www.improve-golf-game.info/