Archive for April, 2006

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More about speed golf or you might call it golf fitness.

As I mentioned in my previous post, I came back to write a little more about speed golf, this game of golf fitness and a few golf clubs. I am interested to hear from your golfers out there about this unique approach to golf.

28Apr2006 | | 2 comments | Continued
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What is this new “speed golf” thing?

I read recently about “speed golf”; this is where you play with a limited number of golf clubs and run between shots. The objective is to shoot the lowest score in the fastest time. Is that good for your golf swing?

26Apr2006 | | 2 comments | Continued
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More helpful back to basics golf rules

Here are some more of the basic rules of golf to help you improve your golf game and enjoy the game more. Remember it’s not just about the golf clubs and golf lessons.

24Apr2006 | | 3 comments | Continued
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Tiger taking time off from golf

With the serious illness of his dad, Tiger Woods is taking a break from his golf clubs and the PGA tour. He has not set a specific timetable for his return to golf.

23Apr2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Is “ready golf” against the rules?

Dear Golf Nut, my regular golf foursome normally plays ready golf. I recently played with a couple of guys who said it was a penalty stroke for hitting out of turn. I didn’t think this was the case, is it?

22Apr2006 | | 1 comment | Continued
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What happened to Vijay Singh?

Vijay Singh, the only golfer to displace Tiger Woods as the Worlds’ number one golfer for a while, has gone winless in 17 starts. What’s going on with Vijay?

21Apr2006 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Nelson’s election to World Golf Hall of Fame way overdue.

It was officially announced Wednesday that Larry Nelson was elected to World Golf Hall of Fame. This honor was way overdue for this 3 time major winner.

20Apr2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Some more basics on the rules of golf

I haven’t written much on the basic rules of golf lately. Thank you to all the amateur golfers who have been writing in. I have had a tough time keeping up with the questions. But I wanted to add another installment about golf rules since I have gotten good feedback from golfers who say these [...]

18Apr2006 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Should women golfers compete on the men’s professional golf tour?

Greg Norman today invited Annika Sorenstam to compete in his annual “Shark Shootout” golf tournament this November at Tiburon Golf Club. This once again caused the media to raise the question of women competing on the men’s tour.

17Apr2006 | | 1 comment | Continued
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A golf training aid to help increase distance

I recently came across a very good golf training aid that helps with maintaining or even increasing distance. It’s a simple golf swing aid and very reasonable in price.

16Apr2006 | | 1 comment | Continued
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How can I stop hitting fat golf shots with my irons?

I hit my golf irons very fat all the time. I hit the driver and fairway woods with decent contact and distance, but most of my iron shots seem to take a huge divot and pop up and don’t go very far. Any golf tips to help me with this problem?

15Apr2006 | | 25 comments | Continued
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What is the best golf school for the amateur golfer?

Golf Nut, which golf school do you think is the best for the average “amateur” golfer. You have talked about golf schools before, but never picked which one you think is the absolute best.

14Apr2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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What is the best driver to buy?

Dear Golf Nut, there are now so many makes and types of golf equipment on the market that it is very confusing. I am looking for a new driver. Are there any real differences, especially in the newer models? As a mid handicapper (19 handicap) which drivers should I consider?

12Apr2006 | | 5 comments | Continued
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Help in practicing your chips

Hey Golf Nut, I really struggle around the green with my chipping. I’ve tried using different golf clubs, stances, and even putting from a lot of weird places. Do you have any good golf tips for chipping?

11Apr2006 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Will Tiger win The Masters again?

Phil Mickelson is leading The Masters golf tournament going into the final round. But Tiger is lurking just two strokes back. Will Mickelson’s golf swing hold up under the Sunday pressure in this first major of the year? Or is Tiger the default winner by being within two shots?

9Apr2006 | | 3 comments | Continued
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How should I get the rust off my wedges?

Dear Golf Nut, I have some rust that has developed on several of my golf clubs, in particular my wedges. What is the best way to get this rust off?

8Apr2006 | | 4 comments | Continued
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Has the money in golf gotten too crazy

I read in February where Tiger Woods is projected to hit $1 billion in earnings by the year 2010. Now, there is now doubt that Tiger is the exception to just about everything in the world of golf. But when you start looking at the money that these pro golfers are making, it makes your [...]

7Apr2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Has Mickelson shaken his golf swing “problems”?

I talked earlier this year about Phil Mickelson struggling on the West Coast swing. Now as he heads into this weekend’s Masters golf tournament does his recent victory at the BellSouth Classic golf tournament mean that he has his golf swing back in gear and is he prepared to make a run at more major [...]

5Apr2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Should I try a set of blades rather than cavity back golf clubs

Hey Golf Nut, my brother has a set of golf irons that are blades and said that he didn’t want them and would just give them to me. Should I try them or stay with my newer cavity back golf clubs? I’ve heard that these are the “top line” golf clubs.

4Apr2006 | | 2 comments | Continued
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What are your options when your golf ball is on a cart path?

Many golfers confuse this very simple ruling. You have very clear cut options when your golf ball comes to rest on a cart path.

3Apr2006 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Have you used a golf net for practice?

Hey Golf Nut, do you think a golf net is a good golf training aid? Have you used one and did it help? I am a decent golfer but I really want to groove my golf swing.

2Apr2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Are there really slice curing golf clubs?

Dear Golf Nut, I have been hearing from my foursome that there are these great “slice curing” golf clubs that you can buy now. Are these really reliable and can they help me? I have taken golf lessons and tried golf tips from everyone I know.

1Apr2006 | | 3 comments | Continued