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Monday, July 4, 2011
Precision Putting System
If you want to improve your putting, check out the website below. This is the best putting system I've seen. Online orders are available.
http://www.seeitrollitholeit.com/
http://www.seeitrollitholeit.com/
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Shoulder Turn by Roger Fredericks
This is a great video by Roger who demonstrates the correct shoulder turn.
http://www.revolutiongolf.com/home/video/1024136659001
Enjoy and have fun!
Ruel
http://www.revolutiongolf.com/home/video/1024136659001
Enjoy and have fun!
Ruel
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Precision Putting System (PPS)
More on the Precision Putting System, the training aid that will help you with your putting accuracy, stability and consistency. This is the only training aid that builds high performance confidence.
The link below takes you to more ideas on how this training aid is used.
http://www.seeitrollitholeit.com/
The link below takes you to more ideas on how this training aid is used.
http://www.seeitrollitholeit.com/
Friday, March 4, 2011
Dimple Pattern Dynamics
The very first golf balls used on the golf course did not have dimple pattern. Golfers of old would later find out that the cuts and nicks produced by the flat surface golf balls flew straighter and further. Hence, golf ball makers started to intentionally put marks and nicks on them. The more they did this, the farther the ball went. As golf balls improved through the years, the experiment with dimple patterns, depth and number of dimples never ceased. The goal to produce better golf balls meant optimizing the size, number and pattern of the dimples. The less air drag meant further distance. The study on how air flows around a golf ball in flight is a never ending process in research and development. It is quizzical to note but a golf ball with a reduced air drag meant not only distance but improved air flight.
The USGA is the regulating body for golf ball design, size and weight specification. Dimple pattern is a free for all specification at this time. There is no regulation on dimple pattern. Although laboratory testing are being conducted to find out which dimple pattern performs best for various types of golfers.
Titleist continue to lead in this area of research. It is a well known golf ball company. Although, they, too produce top notch equipment, the golf ball division remain their bread and butter.
The link below will show you the various types of dimple patterns on the Titleist golf balls.
The video below explores air surface circulation on the golf ball. This is a vivid example of drag, lift and scroll. A symbiotic flow of air movement on dimple pattern and dimple depth creating lift.
Video Source: YouTube
Friday, February 25, 2011
Stimpmeter
The Stimpmeter is a device that is used by the USGA to read the speed of the green. The higher the number in feet, the faster the green.
The Stimpmeter was created by Edward Stimpson who, after watching the 1935 US Open at Oakmont felt that the speed of the greens were deemed unfair. "It was first used by the USGA during the 1976 U.S. Open at Atlanta and made available to golf course superintendents in 1978. The official USGA stimpmeter (painted green) is not sold to the public.[1]"
This has since became the norm and is now being used in all the professional tours worldwide.
This has since became the norm and is now being used in all the professional tours worldwide.
Click on the USGA video link below to find out how the stimpmeter is used.
The device is an extruded aluminum bar, 36 inches (91 cm) long and 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide, with a 145° V-shaped groove extending along its entire length, supporting the ball at two points, half an inch apart. It is tapered at one end by removing metal from its underside to reduce the bounce of the ball as it rolls onto the green. It has a notch at a right angle to the length of the bar 30 inches (76 cm) from the lower tapered end where the ball is placed. The notch may be a hole completely through the bar or just a depression in it. The ball is pulled out of the notch by gravity when the device is slowly raised to an angle of about 20°, rolling onto the green at a repeatable velocity of 6.00 ft/s (1.83 m/s). The distance traveled by the ball in feet is the 'speed' of the putting green. Six distances, three in each of two opposite directions, should be averaged on a flat section of the putting green. The three balls in each direction must be within 8 inches of each other for USGA validation of the test.[2][3]
[edit]Sloped greens
One problem on modern greens is finding a near level surface as required in the USGA handbook. Many greens cannot be correctly measured as you cannot find an area where the measured distance or green speed in opposing directions is less than a foot, particularly when they are very fast requiring a very long level surface. A. Douglas Brede was able to devise a formula to solve that problem. His formula:
(where S↑ is speed up the slope and S↓ is speed down the slope) eliminates the effect of the slope and provides a true green speed even on severely sloped greens.[4]
[edit]Recommendations
The USGA stimpmetered putting greens across the country to produce the following recommendations:[1]
- Slow greens: 4.5 feet
- Medium greens: 6.5 feet
- Fast greens: 8.5 feet
- Slow greens: 6.5 feet
- Medium greens: 8.5 feet
- Fast greens: 10.5 feet
The greens at Oakmont Country Club (where the device was conceived) are some of the fastest in the world, with readings of 13–15 feet.[5]"
Source: Wikipedia and USGA
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Choosing the Right Putter
http://www.scottycameron.com/putters/default.aspx
50% of a golfer's game will always be putting. This is a given fact. Putting always takes center stage during the game. Choose a putter that is right for you.
A. Length
Putters come in different lengths. Get measured up for length.
Determine if you require a face balanced putter or a toe balanced putter.
50% of a golfer's game will always be putting. This is a given fact. Putting always takes center stage during the game. Choose a putter that is right for you.
A. Length
Putters come in different lengths. Get measured up for length.
- 32", 33", 34", 35" - Better known as conventional lengths
- Belly putter - Provides you with better wrist control
- Long putter - Takes the wrist action out of play
- Standard, Midsize, Oversize, Jumbo
- Make sure that you are not wristy on your putts
Determine if you require a face balanced putter or a toe balanced putter.
- Face Balanced
- When you balance the putter shaft on your forefinger, the face points upwards. This is good for a golfer who has straight back and straight forward stroke. Mallet putters belong to this category. This is also called as face-balanced putters.
- When you balance the putter shaft on your forefinger, the toe points toward the ground. Most toe-down putters are blade and peripheral types. They are used by better players whose stroke is more in to out.
- Groove Faced
- Groove-faced putters allow your ball to roll right away which makes the ball hold its line. There is little skipping and hopping, a characteristic that every golfer is hoping their golf ball would react after the putter face strikes the golf ball.
2. Metal Faced
- There are different types of metals that can be used for putters. Metal-faced putters provide immediate feedback. Solid and mishits can be felt immediately as the golfer goes through the ball with the putting stroke.
- Insert-faced putters could be made of polyurethane ( a fancy word which means laboratory made rubber) and/or metal. These are produced to make the putter faces softer. It deadens the impact. It softens the connection between club and ball.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Drive Safely to the Golf Course
Hi Guys,
This was a driving tip shared by a friend. I would like to share this great tip with you. I am sure this will avoid road accidents to and from your home/golf course.
You have a family waiting for you at home.
Drive safe. Be safe.
Cheers.
Source: YouTube
This was a driving tip shared by a friend. I would like to share this great tip with you. I am sure this will avoid road accidents to and from your home/golf course.
You have a family waiting for you at home.
Drive safe. Be safe.
Cheers.
Source: YouTube
Saturday, February 19, 2011
KBS Shafts
The most sought after shaft in the industry is the KBS. Top golfers in the world prefer the stability, playability and feel of the KBS shafts. The cross-sectional features of the shaft offers a combination of responsive feel and enhanced performance.
Kim Braly has successfully delivered the playability golfers have been searching for: spin rate control and a piercing trajectory (KBS Tour shaft).
Visit the link below to find more about KBS shafts.
http://www.KBSshafts.com/
Kim Braly has successfully delivered the playability golfers have been searching for: spin rate control and a piercing trajectory (KBS Tour shaft).
Visit the link below to find more about KBS shafts.
http://www.KBSshafts.com/
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Michelle Wie practising before her round at the HSBC Women's Champions
What's the sequence in warming up? Is it from the long clubs to the short clubs or vice versa? Find out from the video below.
Source: YouTube
Source: YouTube
Ernie Els Golf Swing and Michelle Wie's compared.flv
What an unbelievable similarity in swing and timing.
Source: YouTube
Source: YouTube
Tiger Woods Bunker Shot in Slow Motion
One of the most difficult shots in golf played by the "maestro" himself. He makes it look easy.
Source: YouTube
Source: YouTube
tiger woods us open 2008 swing analysis
In present day era, we are fortunate to have technology find it's way inside a golfer's swing and dissect it into segments. This was one of those rare opportunities presented to a videographer and to a swing analyst. We are lucky to have this shared to us.
Source: YouTube
Source: YouTube
Tiger Woods Driver Swing 2008 Slow Motion
Tiger's swing from "down the line" in slow motion. A swing that everyone can learn from and work on with their own. It doesn't have to be the same as his. No two swings are identical.
Source: YouTube
Source: YouTube
Tiger Woods AMAZING Shots
Watching great shots reinforces positivism in your game. The videos below feeds that imagination and will help you score better.
Source: YouTube
Source: YouTube
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Golf Tip: The Basic Pitch; Hank Haney
What is the best club to use for pitching? Find out by clicking on the video below.
Source: Hank Haney Videos
Source: Hank Haney Videos
Golf Tip: Aim and Alignment; Hank Haney
What is it really? Aim first, alignment next? Or, alignment first and aim second?
Find out by checking out Hank Haney's video below.
Source: Hank Haney Videos
Find out by checking out Hank Haney's video below.
Source: Hank Haney Videos
Hank Haney Golf Tip - More Distance Proper Trajectory
Hank Haney below shows you how to achieve more distance with the proper trajectory. Remember, driving the ball well gets you closer to getting the job done.
Source: Hank Haney Videos
Source: Hank Haney Videos
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Tiger Woods golf swing in slow motion
Tiger's swing at the height of his career. This swing was responsible for record breaking scores and accomplishments throughout the world. Flawless execution.
Strong Back Strong Swing Exercises
Watch Dr. Mercola perform dumbbell rows for your back muscles.
This is great exercise to increase the strength and endurance of the muscles in your back, both the postural muscles that hold your back up, as well as the power muscles like your latisimuss dorsi. If you have a back injury, or have had back injuries in the past, you should consult your physician before you attempt this exercise.
Your back muscles are some of the strongest muscles in your whole body. In a golf swing, your back muscles are used extensively to rotate your spine, whilst keeping your posture as well as providing the power for the downswing. So it is very important to condition your back not just for a powerful swing, but also for the stability needed to achieve that in the first place.
Remember when you are doing these dumbbell rows, to keep your lower back in a neutral position. The danger here is that you do not want to round your lower back too much, as this can be dangerous if prolonged and can cause herniated discs in your spine. Make sure you do this exercise slowly, and do not jerk the weights.
Source: Shengolf.com
Balance Exercises
Watch the above video to learn how to do the flying roman exercise.
This is one of the best exercises you can do for your lower body that does not require any equipment, and you can do it anywhere, anytime! This is a Plyometric exercise, which technically means an explosive exercise, which is great for power and in this case, great for endurance too. What this means for you is that this exercise will stimulate all your lower body muscle fibers to work extremely hard.
How is this great for golf?
In golf, you need exceptional balance. In fact, that’s true in most sports, not just golf. You need that balance to hold your body in space whilst you make your golf swing. Your golf swing is a dynamic movement, and whenever a dynamic movement is concerned, from a biomechanical point of view, you need balance as the basis of that movement. In a golf swing, your balance is mostly achieved by the conditioning of your lower body as well as your set up position.
You need a lot of balance to do the Flying Romans properly. The exercise works many of the muscles of your lower body (too many to mention), in a way to increase your power, endurance, stamina, flexibility as well as balance and coordination.It’s just a fantastic way to tone up and create a better base for your swing!
And thanks to Dr. Mercola for providing such a great exercise with a great video! For any one who is interested in improving their health naturally, it would be my pleasure to introduce you tomercola.com. His contribution to the field of energy and health is profound and I believe anyone would benefit from his teachings.
Source: Shengolf.com
Expiry Dates on Golf Balls
Did you know golf balls that are placed in storage will age? A golf ball will give you better performance if it was newly made, as compared to the same golf ball that has been sitting on a shelf for 2 years.
You have probably seen already, that some older golf balls have a yellow hue to them. This is because of the aging process of a golf ball. You won’t see them very much now, as most golf balls are made with a cover that stays white. But hitting an off yellow golf ball is neither attractive nor good for your game.
The longer a golf ball is left on the shelf, the more you will begin to notice that there is a loss of compression inside the golf ball. This equates to a slight loss of distance off the tee, with all other characteristics the same. The average loss of distance is around 5-10 yards.
So the point is, don’t leave golf balls in the box for more than 12-24 months. Use them! You will not get the same performance from them if you don’t!
If you have golf balls that you are not planning to use for a while, give them away as presents! It’s better use of them than leaving them on the shelf or in your golf bag. You’ll never know, you might just get a dozen golf balls in return in the future as a reciprocal present that you might actually use!
Source: Shengolf.com
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Ecco Shoes
The website below takes you to the best golf shoes in the world.
http://www.eccocanada.com/
Shoe Size Conversion Chart:
http://www.eccocanada.com/
Shoe Size Conversion Chart:
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Northview Golf and Country Club
One of the best places to play in British Columbia. This Arnold Palmer designed course was once a PGA Tour stop. Got game? Test it out on this course.
http://www.northviewgolf.com/our-story
http://www.northviewgolf.com/our-story
2011 Canadian Open
The famed Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club located in Vancouver hosts this year's Canadian Open. This PGA Tour stop will be held from July 18-24, 2011.
Get an inside glimpse of Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club by clicking on the link below.
http://www.shaughnessy.org/2011-rbc-canadian-open
Get an inside glimpse of Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club by clicking on the link below.
http://www.shaughnessy.org/2011-rbc-canadian-open
Bridgestone Golf Ball Selection Guide
The ball selection guide below will take you through four (4) simple steps to find out which Bridgestone ball works best for your game.
http://www.bridgestonegolf.com/product/ball-selection-guide
Bridgestone PGA Tour Staff:
http://www.bridgestonegolf.com/product/ball-selection-guide
Bridgestone PGA Tour Staff:
Kevin Chappell
Davis Love III
Nick Price
Lee Trevino
Fred Couples
Will MacKenzie
Brandt Snedeker
Matt Every
Shigeki Maruyama
Matt Kuchar
Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Compared
Which Pro V is good for you? Click on the link below.
http://www.titleist.ca/golfballs/default.aspx
Titleist Golf Ball Fitting
Find out which Titleist ball fits your game by clicking the link below.
http://www.titleist.ca/golf-ball-fitting/
Titleist Tour Players
For a listing, click below:
http://www.titleist.com/players/all_players.asp
http://www.titleist.ca/golfballs/default.aspx
Titleist Golf Ball Fitting
Find out which Titleist ball fits your game by clicking the link below.
http://www.titleist.ca/golf-ball-fitting/
Titleist Tour Players
For a listing, click below:
http://www.titleist.com/players/all_players.asp
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Shaft Selection
Golf club shaft selecting has immensely improved over the years. When graphite shafts were introduced in the early 1960’s, it was so wobbly that golfers were turned off with their inconsistent make-up. Today, it is a different story. Composite shafts are in high demand due to state of the art technology introduced by NASA scientists in its R&D as well as in its production process. There are five main characteristics that a good golfer looks into a golf shaft. These are: (1) Graphite vs. Steel, (2) Shaft Flex, (3) Kick Point, (4) Torque and (5) Weight.
Graphite vs. Steel
Graphite shafts are made of light composite material sheets that is rolled into a golf shaft. Due to its light composition, this allows the golfer to have more clubhead speed and more distance. Albeit, caveat emptor, a lighter shaft will also promote shots going all over the place due to lack of control.
Steel shafts have been found to be heavier, more consistent, less torque which provides greater control and accuracy especially in the mid to short game.
There is no one formula in choosing the right shaft(s) for a golfer. The best approach is to follow what the best golfers in the world do: use graphite shafts for the woods (driver, fairway woods and hybrids) and steel shafts for the irons and putter. If you have a slow swing speed then an all graphite shaft set would be the prudent way to go. Ladies, seniors and younger kids/juniors use graphite shafts to play better and learn good habits. Remember, an incorrect shaft may do more harm than good to your golf swing and learning bad swing habits as a result is detrimental to a good game.
Shaft Flex
Relates to how little or how much the shaft can bend in relation to the golf swing. A proper flex is important for the proper connection of a golf club at impact. The proper loading and unloading of the shaft in relation to a golfer’s swing will determine the effectivity of the shaft’s performance. This consistency in the bending property of the shaft is the link that every golfer is seeking to replicate in every swing. Carry distance, swing speed and flex are all interrelated characteristics in determining a proper shaft property.
Rule of Thumb: The lightest and most flexible shaft a golfer can control is the best shaft for that golfer.
Shaft Flex Chart
Carry Distance Recommended Swing Speed Range Flex
Under 180 yards Under 70 mph Ladies
180 - 200 yards 70 - 79 mph Senior
200 - 240 yards 80 - 89 mph Regular
240 - 275 yards 90 - 99 mph Stiff
Over 275 yards Over 100 mph X-Stiff
Kick Point
Also known as flex point or bend point is the location on the shaft that bends the most during a swing.
To extremely illustrate, a lower kick point means that the shaft bends more towards the tip end of the shaft, hence, will help bring the golf ball higher in the air; increase shot trajectory. On the other hand, a higher kick point flexes more towards the grip end of the shaft promoting a lower ball flight; lower trajectory. Surprisingly, the difference in the low and high kick points is approximately 2 inches only.
Average golfers should seek shafts whose kick point is midway on the shaft. This is a way to achieve a mid to high trajectory for maximum distance and control.
Torque
Shaft torque is the shaft’s resistance to twisting and turning during the swing. Shaft torque is expressed as a numerical value in degrees. The higher the degree of torque, the more the shaft will twist during the swing. This type of shaft is good for slow swing speed golfers. Numerical value: 4.5 to 5.5 degrees torque values are designed for this type of golfer.
A faster swing speed player have the strength and ability to work the ball in a variety of ways. A lower degree of torque works best for this type of golfer. Numerical value: 3.5 to 4.0 is best suited for squaring the clubface at impact.
Weight
Shaft weight can contribute to the difference between a good swing and a bad swing. Too light a golf club can take the control away from the golf swing. Too heavy a shaft can impede club speed. Finding the ideal shaft weight is without a doubt the product that the golfer is looking for. This type of shaft is neither too light nor too heavy to swing and control. This weight is unique to a golfer.
Driver Selection
Selecting the Right Loft
Selecting the right loft for your swing may be the most critical decision in driver selection. The common misconception is that lower loft equals more distance. The truth is actually the opposite for most golfers. Remember this simple statement, "Loft is your friend." We've tested hundreds of golfers with a launch monitor and found that most are playing a driver that has a loft too low to get their greatest potential distance. Below is a simple chart that may help you select the right loft for a driver.
Driver Swing Speed Suggested Loft
50 mph 15-20°
60 mph 14-18°
70 mph 12-15°
80 mph 11-14°
90 mph 10-13°
100 mph 9-12°
110 mph 8-11°
120 mph 7-10°
The average male golfer swings his driver at 84mph and hits a 6-iron approximately 145-150 yards. If you don't hit your 6-iron over 150 yards, you are likely to get more distance with more loft on your driver by selecting one that has 10.5° or higher. For this reason, we have expanded our assortment of driver heads in popular Snake Eyes series like the Viper XT, Python XL and Indigo, all of which offer higher loft options.
Today's larger drivers have deeper face heights than drivers from just a few years ago, allowing more impact area above the center of gravity (CG) of the head. This is one of the main reasons PGA Tour players have been able to gain distance off the tee. When the ball is contacted above the CG, there is a gear effect that reduces backspin. For tour players that are swinging over 100mph, that's a good thing. They're getting the magic formula of high launch and high ball velocity with low backspin. What the average 80-90mph male golfer needs to keep in mind is the reduced backspin off the larger driver may lead to shorter drives if the launch angle is not high enough to keep the ball in the air.
In general, keeping the ball in the air longer pays off in more distance than a lower ball that depends on roll. Remember this as you make your loft selection. Even many of the tour players who were playing 8° to 9 ° drivers a couple of years ago are switching to driver lofts of 9.5° to 10.5°. You may benefit from one or two degrees higher loft on your driver, too.
Source: Golfsmith
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