Training Golfdust - What is it?
By Golf2Win | June 2, 2009
There is currently a lot of interesting golfdust. This is because golf, suprisingly, has arisen on the internet as one of the hottest topics (if you don’t include searches for adult material).
Why would this be? My theory is that people are becoming even more sedentary than before, and are taking up sports that require little to no exertion on their part. Golf fits this description.
The other theory is that the baby boomers are just about ready to retire (in about 5-10 years), and many see golf as their reward for having had to work hard for so many years. After all, golf doesn’t appeal to most young, active individuals. It is a sedentaty, easy going “sport”. Though in my opinion, it is hardly a real sport, and more of a spectactator sport.
In any case, what golfdust does is provide a very effective alternative to impact tape. Impact tape is used indicate where you have hit the golfball with your club. This is useful to measure your efficiency of swing and your accuracy.
Once you’ve hit the golfball, just examine your club, and based on the accuracy of your shot, you can see if you need to improve your form.
Many people find that by keeping the hips level and centered during the upswing, the coming down stroke will have more power. Of course what is power without accuracy? So make sure to keep your eyes on the ball during the full swing, without looking up too early after making contact.
Furthermore, a golf coach can be helpful. Many universities offer free coaching to alumni and town residents as a good will gesture.
So join the golf revolution! But don’t strain too much, as golf is for the relaxed lifestyle seeker. Welcome to your retirement!
Sam recommends Training Golfdust for improving accuracy in your golf game.
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Shoulder Stretches for Golf
By Golf2Win | May 29, 2009
Performing shoulder exercises and stretches are important to ensuring that you have a good swing. Stretching the rotator cuff muscles, those found in your shoulders that allow you to move your shoulder in a circular motion, increases flexibility and ensures a more natural and fluid golf swing.
Good shoulder stability and strength is vital to your golf game, since your shoulders are involved with every swing of your clubs. Include shoulder stretches and exercises in your regular fitness routine, as well as use them as part of your pre-game warm-up. Here are two important stretches that will help you get your shoulders in top shape.
Rotator cuff stretch: This movement is designed to stretch out the rotator cuff muscles. Hold the club in the middle of the shaft with one arm extended straight out. Rotate the club to the right and then to the left. When complete, switch to the other arm and repeat the stretch.
Shoulder towel stretch: This movement is designed to stretch the muscles in your shoulders. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder width apart. Grab a golf towel or other small towel and place it behind your back. Raise one arm, bend it at the elbow and reach down towards the opposite shoulder blade. With the other arm, reach behind your back towards the opposite shoulder blade. As you hold the towel in between the two arms, pull the upper arm straight down. Next, raise the lower arm straight up. Reverse your arms and repeat the stretch.
Essential to your fitness routine is a regular stretching program for the muscles of your shoulder. You can use stretches for your shoulders as a pre-round warm up in addition to stretches you may do at the gym or at home as part of an ongoing.
Susan Hill is a nationally recognized golf fitness trainer, CHEK golf biomechanic and sports nutrition specialist. For more information on golf specific nutrition, exercises or stretches, visit http://www.fitnessforgolf.com.
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How to Improve Your Golf Swing - 7 Tips, 7 Strokes, 7 Days
By Golf2Win | May 25, 2009
Here are 7 quick fixes that you can apply to your golf game instantly and will have you dropping strokes very soon.
Improve Your Golf Swing Tip 1. Stretch your muscles for 5 minutes before you hit the first tee. Warming up and stretching could save you strokes during the first few holes try it and see it definitely won’t hurt your game.
Improve Your Golf Swing Tip 2. Slow your swing down. If you focus on a slower smooth tempo you will end up hitting the ball straighter and likely longer. When you try to hit the ball as hard as possible your mis-hits are going to be amplified big time.
Improve Your Golf Swing Tip 3. Try to swing through the ball. Golf clubs have certain lofts for a reason let the club do the work. Try to make crisp contact with the grass and leave a small divot.
Improve Your Golf Swing Tip 4. Stand behind the ball and pick a target before you swing. You should have a target to aim for rather than aiming just straight ahead.
Improve Your Golf Swing Tip 5. Picture the ball flight in your head. This one is my favorites because golf really is a mental game I find, and sometimes just using your head will save you some strokes.
Improve Your Golf Swing Tip 6. When Putting, focus on your distance first and then the aim. Having good distance control can help turn those 3 putts into 2 putts on any hole.
Improve Your Golf Swing Tip 7. Keep your eye on the ball. Try to focus right down to the dimple. It will help you from lifting your head in your back swing.
Lucas Powell is a part time golf instructor and editor at cbarticles.com. Visit his homepage or blog for more golf tips.
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