Straighter Golf Shots With A Few Simple Tips

The first thing you need to is take your normal stance and grip position. From that starting point, with your wrists, hinge the club vertically without moving your shoulders or arms, until the head of the club is in line with your hands precisely straight out in front of your body , parallel to the ground. You want the toe of the club to be pointing directly to the sky. If it's not, you are not square and you need a refresher.

To fix the issue with your grip, review the drawings from the book "Five Fundamentals on Grip", and reposition your grip to get more in these positions. If you do not own this book, I would highly recommend getting it or trying to order online.

When your grip resembles Hogan's, you will be able to do the drill and have the club come up with the toe pointed directly at the sky. Once it is in that position, simply use your left shoulder, or right if you are a lefty to coil into your backswing from that position. This should put you in a great position to swing back through the zone with a square clubface. If you use your lower body to correctly initiate the downswing, the end result is a straight shot.

Repeat those steps a few times, or everyday then start back in your normal position. You can hinge the club up as part of your pre-game routine or pre shot routine to see that it is still square, and then back down to initiate your swing. You can also do what the pros do, if their wrists are getting tired or injured, they will use the drill the entire round starting with the club right out in from of their hands. Sounds easy but without a square club head at the starting point, you will be fighting your body to make solid contact. Start off square and use a more natural motion.

Picture-Perfect Golf

Ask people to describe a golf course and the first thing that will pop out of most mouths is the word 'green'.  Gently rolling hills, sand traps, a few ponds and trees and that's about the extent of most golfing experiences whether you are in the deserts of Arizona, or the simple flatland of Kansas.

Some golf courses, however, have been designed with much more in mind than the game itself: that picture-perfect view while you play.  Situated in geographic areas with breathtaking views, these master-designed courses enhance the game of golf with wonderful natural scenery beyond the ever-present 'green'.

One such well-designed and perfectly-placed golf course is Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.  Located in Bandon, Oregon - a seaside town - Bandon Dunes Golf Resort takes the ordinary 'green' of golfing to an entirely new level.  Golfers are treated to stunning vistas of ocean from high cliffs, rolling natural dunes, beautiful gorges, beaches, sunrises and sunsets.  Beyond the fulfilling game of golf, there is the picture-perfect landscape to entice visitors at Bandon Dunes.

As if the scenery on the golf courses wasn't enough, there is also the A Bandon Inn golfer's lodge not far away.  A Bandon Inn was designed to satisfy the golf group in mind and has many amenities that only add to the picture-perfect golfing experience.  Custom breakfasts, assistance with tee times, wonderful Oregon hospitality from the staff, and your favorite drink waiting for you each night after your game - these are the features that add to Bandon Dunes' amazing above and beyond golf experience.

If you're interested in experiencing more than just the ordinary green of yet another golf course, consider a trip to Bandon Dunes in Oregon along with a stay at the A Bandon Inn.  Together, they have given many satisfied customers some golfing memories that can best be described as "picture perfect."

From Beginner to Experienced: Tips For Choosing the Right Golf Course

By Alfred Ardis

Golf courses are not just for experts, or the rich and famous; golf is a fun, competitive sport that can be played by anyone. In most metro areas, you have several options for the type of place you play, difficulty, and even how many holes.

Public courses are open to everyone. You don't have to be a member to play, although you will have to pay the green fee for the day. Most public facilities will recommend a reservation for your tee time, especially if it is a busy time of year. You may get lucky and be able to just walk on if it's not too busy.

Private facilities, on the other hand, are only available to members and their guests. They may require reservations in order to make sure their members don't have to wait unnecessarily. Usually there are other benefits, such as a lounge area, instructors, tennis courts, pool among other amenities.

Some private facilities are also available to the public, so you could say they are, "semi-private." Many small-town clubs are set up this way, as are resorts in high tourist areas. They will reserve certain tee times for members and guests, and allow other times for the public. Usually the public will pay a higher green fee than members.

You may have thought that all golf courses had 18-holes. They have 9-holes that compose the front, and 9-holes in the back. While 18-holes are certainly the size of the majority of golf courses, there are other choices in some areas.

- 9-holes: A small town may not have a full size green. In this case, if you want to play a full round, you would just go through the holes twice. The difficulty and length of the course are usually much the same as a full size, just in less overall area.

- Executive: This type only has 9-holes, but they are less difficult than regulated facilities, so they don't take as long to play through. This means it may be ideal for someone who doesn't have an entire morning or afternoon to play.

- Par 3: This is a 9-hole course that only has par 3-holes. Because it's not as difficult, it's a good choice for beginners. It's also great if you just want to get in a quick game.

The length of the holes and the objects around them, as well as the par value determines the difficulty of the course. Most 18-hole facilities have a combination of par 3, 4 and 5 holes. For example, the Executive course has only a few par 4 and 5-holes, which is why it does not take as long to play. If you're just starting, choose a place with as many par 3-holes as possible.

From the beginner to the experienced, look around at the golf courses near you and pick one where you can have fun and play your best game!

Located off of highway 30A, golf courses at Bay Point in Panama Beach are scenic and always make for a fun tee time. Learn about becoming a member by visiting, http://www.baypointgolf.com/.
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