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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The Best Golf Resorts in the United States

By B H Yao

Plenty of people on this planet are continually looking for original ways to spend a vacation. For those looking to get a little peace and leisure while partaking in an activity, golf just may be the right choice. There are indeed many different areas all over the United States which make for the ideal golf resorts, but naturally that is a subjective matter. Yet, if you are indeed bent on getting the finest experience while playing what might be termed as the elitist's sport, below are a few of what many consider to be the best golf courses in the entire US continent.

Pebble Beach Golf Resort, California - You will get a spectacular view of the ocean upon getting to the 18th hole of the course. Yet, if you are also looking forward to the amenities, you will truly get what you need. Upon visiting, you'll be treated with 5 star spa facilities, 3 resort properties, a whole lot of fine cuisine, and obviously, the renowned Pebble Beach golf course. This makes it an ideal vacation spot, even for people who don't play golf. It simply has a little of something for just about everybody.

Bandon Dunes Resort, Oregon - This resort is influenced by Scottish design, and you won't be relying on golf carts to travel to any of the three courses provided. you'll also have to pay 50 dollars if you like to get your hands on a caddie. But, you'll be the recipient of extravagant bedroom suites and cottages which are limited to guests. If you would like to spend a bit of golf with your friends and relatives, this resort offers just what you need. You can even take part in a bit of the nightlife in here, drinking brews and playing some pool with your buddies.

The American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin - If you are longing for spending your days relaxing, this is one of the best golf resorts to have it, as well as the previously mentioned golfing. You'll get to play in four original courses, including the famed Whistling Straits. After partaking in the sport for a little time, you can even benefit from the amenities provided, like massage and hydrotherapy treatments, which will surely keep you happy for many hours. Wisconsin seems like a low-key spot in the continent, but this is one of its defining hallmarks which have led individuals to visit it every so often.

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Taking a trip to Bandon Oregon? Visit Abandon Inn, The #1 Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Stay at Abandon Inn, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

If you happen to be visiting Bandon Oregon anytime in the near future, I suggest you stay at Abandon Inn Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. They offer the most luxurious rooms and views Bandon Oregon has to offer. Designed with YOUR golf group in mind, A Bandon Inn offers the finest in group concierge services, luxury & private accommodations.

What you can expect at our Golf Resort

At A Bandon Inn Dunes Golf Resort, each morning you’ll gather together in your private dining room to indulge in a freshly cooked breakfast by our resident chef. After golf, you will enjoy your favorite beverage on the deck, to cap a perfect day!

Years of incredible service

Now in our Bandon Dunes Golf Resort's 11th season, our goal is to make guests feel like they're are at home while they're on the road. Guests tell us that we've thought of everything. We want to enhance your golf experience with our personal service, luxurious stays, and attention to detail.

Visit our website or check out our pictures and video about our resort http://www.abandoninn.com/

See What our Customers are Saying about Abandon Dunes Golf Resort

Our Stay At Abandon Dunes Golf Resort

My first visit to ABandon Dunes Golf Resort was the year it opened, 1999. The golf was unbelievable that day and the town quaint as it could be. It was love at first sight. My wife and I come back every year for at least 10 days, and we really got to know the area. We love the view, we love the ocean, and most of all, we love the golf.

As an avid golfer who has taken many awesome golf trips with my buddies over the last 11 years or so, one complaint I heard frequently was that the accommodations were never quite right and just didn't meet our needs. We were, after all, a golf GROUP, and we wanted to stay somewhere that was built and designed for that sole purpose. So, by combining the great success of Bandon Dunes along with a need for comfortable group lodging, "A Bandon Inn" was born.


Now in our 9th season, our goal is to make guests feel like they're at home while they're on the road or just visiting. Guests tell us we've thought of everything. We want to enhance your golf experience with our personal service, luxurious stays, and attention to detail.

Our commitment to continuously improving A Bandon Inn Golf Resort, and increasing your level of comfort is ongoing. We added a 1000 ft. deck and firepit in 2005! A great spot for before golf, after golf, before dinner, after dinner, after breakfast, before bed, or anywhere or place to swap stories, smoke stogies and leave the rest behind.

Guests return to A Bandon Inn Golf Resort again and again. We hope you'll become a part of our golfing family soon.