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ARTICLE 7
Choosing The Right Club During A Game Of Golf
When you are playing a game of golf, one of the ways that you can ensure good performance is to have a good discretion when it comes to
picking out the right golf club. In any given situation, you are faced with 14 different choices. The trick to being an expert golfer is
being able to spot these situations when they come up, and decide which club to use from there. This is how you begin to truly improve
your game, since each club has a very specific hitting ability. There are many different factors to observe when picking a golf club.
Here are the main ones, and how you can analyze them to choose a golf club.
The distance between you and the target is the biggest factor in choosing the club. Since you can pretty much line them all up from the
least to the greatest hitting power, you will be able to choose one that is in the correct range. Irons and Wedges are usually best if
you are closer. They don't have as much hitting power as the long-range clubs, but they have the higher accuracy that you will need to
hone in on your target. However, if you are still close to the beginning of the course (perhaps in the par-six or par-five zones), you
will want to pick the long-range clubs. These include the Fairway woods, or the driver. These will allow you to really put your muscle
into the swing and hit the ball a long way.
The wind is something that the real expert golfers really take into account, although often its importance is lost on the newer golfers.
If the wind is blowing particularly hard in the direction that you wish to hit the ball, you can drop down to a less powerful club in
order to allow the wind to pick up the slack. The same goes if the wind is coming forcefully towards you, in the opposite direction of
your target. You will have to hit the ball extra hard in order to make up for the undesirable wind conditions, so choose a club that
reflects this change. Usually it can be very hard for a beginner to determine how the wind strength and direction will affect their shot,
so don't worry if the concept is lost on you at first. It just takes experience to start to make the connections.
Besides the horizontal distance between you and the target, you also need to consider the vertical distance. Hitting to a plane that is
higher than your current one requires more club power, which means that you should probably switch to the club that is one rank above
the one you would have chosen. The same goes if the ground is lower. If you use a regular club to hit to a target that is 10 feet lower
than you, chances are you are going to overshoot it. By using a smaller club according to the change in elevation, you will avoid quite
a few lakes and sand traps. Always plan out your shot thoroughly, and consider all of the elevations and the general shape of the golf
course.
The surface of the golf course is the final thing that you want to consider, and is probably the easiest. If you are in difficult
terrain, your top priority is not necessarily to get the ball to the hole, but rather just to get onto better terrain that will allow
a better shot. Therefore you shouldn't try to choose the more powerful clubs. Instead, stick with the smaller ones and get yourself
back into the game as best as you can. High loft irons are good for this purpose, instead of drivers or fairway woods. It may be
difficult to remember all of these factors at first, but as you get more involved with golfing you will become very familiar with them.
ARTICLE 8
Choosing Used Golf Club Sets For Beginners
If you a beginner at playing golf, you should probably not buy a new golf club set immediately, since you may find out that you don't
like the game that much after all. Furthermore, you have yet to find out your real niche in the game and your own unique playing style,
which will greatly affect the way you choose golf clubs once you are a more seasoned player. The good choice for a beginner is to start
with used golf clubs. The main goal is to keep the price down so that you aren't making a huge investment before you really know what
you are doing. Here you will find some tips to follow to help you to hunt down your starter golf clubs.
At this point in time, you should be trying out as many golf clubs as you possibly can. Borrow them from your friends, rent them out from
golf club rental stores, and take the clubs down to the driving range. Hit as many balls as it takes to decide whether you want to stick
with that particular club when you make the purchase. If it feels at all uncomfortable or if you keep missing shots that you would
normally make, you should probably reconsider your choice and find a different golf club that will work better for you. When you
actually go out to buy some used golf clubs, carefully make sure that they are similar to the ones that you have tried in the past. If
they are what you need, you'll notice a huge difference in their quality.
As you search around for used golf clubs to get started with, you should bring along a friend who knows a little more about golf clubs
that you do. By enlisting the help of an expert golfer, you can use their knowledge on top of your own personal preferences. If you are
stumped on a certain set of golf clubs and you aren't sure whether they are worth the money or not, they will be able to help you make
up your mind anyways. If you don't know anyone who has such a high level of expertise, you can take your questions elsewhere. Find out
the specifications of the golf clubs that you are looking at, and discuss them with the pros at the golf shops, or even with golfing
communities on the internet. Make sure you get some sound advice from at least a few people before you make the purchase.
Beginners also frequently make the mistake of buying a full set of golf clubs. A full set consists of 14 clubs, and is usually absolutely,
100% unnecessary for someone who is just getting started. Instead, look for something called a half-set. There are certain clubs in a
full set that are more difficult for a beginner to control. This includes the driver most of all, so this is the first one to go when
narrowing down the clubs to a half set. Narrowing down your club set to just the most necessary clubs will give you quite a few benefits.
It will make it easier to choose the right club when you go to make your stroke, and it will mean a lighter load to carry around all
over the golf course.
ARTICLE 9
Choosing Used Golf Clubs To Start With
Golf is one of the most widely played sports in the world, and is enjoyed by millions. It allows you to get outside and get some fresh
air and sun, while playing a game that requires lots of skill and prowess. When you start golfing, you will need some clubs to bring
along with you. There are 14 clubs in a true set, but to start off with you only need about half of these. There are three main types of
clubs, and these are irons, woods, and putters. By buying the right combination of these, you can be set for an entire game. However, to
call them "cheap" would be an utter lie. Golf clubs are very expensive. If you are not sure whether you are going to stick with the
sport or not, it is probably a good idea to start with used golf clubs or otherwise cheap golf clubs.
Imagine all of the more hardcore golfers, and what their new equipment looks like. They probably replaced some perfectly good clubs just
a few months ago in order to get the new and the best clubs. Few people really need this level of commitment to buying the new golf clubs
all of the time, so you don't need to hold yourself to the same standards that they do. Instead, you can take advantage of their constant
turnover rate of golf clubs. Just talk to one of these hardcore golfers, and find out about their old golf clubs. You may find out that
they have dozens of old golf club sets stored away in their garage. You can either ask to borrow them for a long period of time, or
simply buy them. You may find that they are happy to let you have the old golf clubs.
If you aren't fortunate enough to have this kind of contact, you can look in other venues for used golf clubs. Many golf club stores
stock used clubs in their inventory at a highly discounted rate. However, oftentimes this is more expensive than the other choices.
Look on eBay to find out the selling rates for the used golf clubs that you are wanting to buy. You may also be able to find golf clubs
at yard sales, in classifieds listings, or on web sites like CraigsList.com. It is best to check all of these places before you buy golf
clubs. You may find it one place for hundreds of dollars cheaper than it is at the other place.
Golf can be very hard on golf clubs, especially if you are a beginner with a penchant for smacking the ground with your club. If you buy
new clubs and abuse them so thoroughly, you will likely be kicking yourself wishing that you hadn't spent so much money on them. This is
another reason why it is good to stick with used clubs. When you break them, scuff them, or lose them, you won't feel too bad about it.
You will find that many seasoned golf veterans are huge advocates of purchasing used clubs. If you buy used clubs rather than new clubs,
you will likely have a much happier experience overall. Just be sure to buy your used golf clubs from somewhere that you can trust.
ARTICLE 10
Easing The Pain Of Golf Club Selection
Golf is a sport that is played by millions the world over, and has been around for several centuries. However, it is said that few truly
understand the sport and know what makes the game run like it does. If you are in the market for clubs, you need to remember that while
many people will offer their opinions, many of them have about as much a grasp on the sport as you do. You will be faced with many
different choices when finding golf clubs, and you will have to do the best you can to make the choices that will benefit your game in
the long term. This is certainly a daunting task, and may lead to quite a few stressful visits to the club shop in search of the clubs
that are perfect for you. Read on to find out about some of the ways you can ease the pain of choosing golf clubs, and how you can do it
without too much trouble.
If you are looking to spend money on golf clubs of your own, you obviously have some experience with the sport previously. Consider the
clubs you have been using prior to this. Have they been working well for you, or do you have problems? Before picking new golf clubs,
you should write down a little table of the old golf clubs. Write down the things you like, and the things you don't like. If there are
enough things you like, you may decide that you don't need new clubs after all and that you are perfectly content with your current ones.
Either way, the list should give you an idea of what you should look for in your new clubs. Try to find new clubs that retain all of the
things that you appreciate and have grown accustomed to, while fixing the things that you don't like.
Have an expert golfer decide for you whether the length of your current clubs are proper for your playing. Playing with clubs that are
too long or too short can have a surprisingly large effect on your game, and if you have been playing with the wrong length then you
will be amazed at what switching to the right length can do. Have a seasoned golfer friend study your swinging position closely, and
decide whether the length of your golf club appears to be a proper fit. Getting advice like this is very important for the process of
buying your golf clubs, and will shave countless hours off of the amount of testing or research that you have to do. You may even use
the help of internet forums or message boards to tell you what you need to hear. Their combined expertise will be very useful.
The club store itself is a great resource when deciding what golf clubs are best for you. Since they have every single new model
of golf club, you can hardly go wrong with a visit to the store. Walk around inside of the store and try out all of the latest models or
the ones that you are considering buying. Many stores will give you the chance to try out the club that you are looking at, and maybe
even take it out to the course (or a smaller, contained course). Usually this will be the last step of the process before you purchase
the club, and will give you the final chance to make sure that the club is really for you. If it's possible to go on and try out a large
number of clubs, this is an even better way to find the one that really hits your sweet spot.
No matter how you choose your golf clubs, you should not take the process lightly. A good set of golf clubs is going to cost a fairly
large amount of money, so consider carefully all of the things that you want from golf clubs. By taking into account many different
factors, you can make sure that your money is well spent.
ARTICLE 11
How To Choose The Best Golf Clubs For A Particular Game
The most important part of playing a game of golf is choosing the right club. Even if your stroke technique leaves something to be desired,
if you choose the right club you can often compensate for this. There are many things you have to decide on when you are choosing golf
clubs, but once you start to see the patterns emerging you will be able to always choose the right one without even thinking about it
too much. This is the mark of a truly skilled golfer, and it is the one way that you can start improving in a very quick and noticeable
way. So read on to find out about what you need to look for and do.
People who don't golf often have a hard time believing that all 14 clubs in a golfer's bag will come in handy at some point. However, as
you play golf more and more you will see that there is a distinct situation in which every one will come in handy. When you start, your golf
bag should be made up of drivers, wedges, putters and irons. Each of them is used several times throughout every game, and most are made
to correct strokes that aren't made perfectly. All beginning clubs are designed this way. This is why it is not a good idea to choose
clubs that are outside of your skill level, since they will be less forgiving when you make a mistake.
The handicap of a golfer will play a huge role in determining what kinds of clubs he carries. If you usually score around 10 strokes over par,
your bag will look significantly different than someone who scores over 100 strokes over par (which, despite sounding ridiculous, is
usually fairly standard for those who are new to the game). Golfers in this category will usually have a bag that reflects a preference
for woods rather than irons, because of the heightened levels of accuracy that woods provide. The golfers with a higher skill level will
have clubs that are less able to correct mistakes, and more likely to just send the ball rocketing in whatever direction it is sent in.
This is why they take a higher skill level to master.
Hybrid clubs or adjustable clubs are also very valuable for beginners who have not yet gotten a grasp on their own playing style. Hybrid
golf clubs are somewhere in between woods and irons. They provide accuracy due to their relatively short lengths, and they provide sheer
distance with their specially designed heads that are usually very light and hollow. They are very unique and take some getting used to,
but if you can try one out at the store before you buy it, you may discover that it adds a whole new element to your game.
All of these golf clubs play a very important part from getting you down the fairway right to the green and into the hole. Without one
of them, you would have to use a different club to do something it wasn't meant to. Therefore you should pay plenty of attention to all
of the things that I have stated so far, and you will find that golf becomes a much more enjoyable sport to you.
ARTICLE 12
How To Find The Best Discounted Clubs
If you want to find the best discounts on golf equipment, then you probably already know that the best deals aren't very easy to find.
Golf equipment is always very expensive and can sometimes be absolutely ridiculous. If you know where to look and how to scout out the
best deals, however, buying equipment for golfing doesn't always have to break the bank account. Read on to find out about how the best
bargain shopper would go about choosing some new golf clubs for a bargain price.
Every golfer needs his own set of decent golf clubs, which are always readily available at retail and specialty stores. Whether you are
looking to shop online or in a brick and mortar store, the same rules apply to finding a good deal. Everyone is advertising their price
to be the best, and it can sometimes be difficult to know which one really is the bargain and which advertisement is simply claiming a
sale when it is their normal price all along. The best way to learn the answer is to simply shop around and compare the rates of several
different stores.
First and foremost, the newspaper is a great resource for finding people who want to unload clubs. They might have specific details, or
it may be a vague yard sale ad with the mention of clubs tacked on. You will be able to find many different leads in the paper, and you
should follow up on all of them in hopes of finding someone to buy clubs from. You can also head out yard-saling on days that are popular
for that kind of thing. Even if they don't have any specific advertisements for them, you may find some nice clubs. The same goes for
flea markets, where you are just as likely to find some very nice clubs as you are to find junk.
You will also want to look for golf clubs at clearance or closeout sales. This could either be at a local brick and mortar store or golf
club store. As the primary golfing season draws near an end, retailers offer amazingly deep discounts on all of the sports equipment.
The winter months aren't really perfect golfing conditions, so plan your bargain shopping accordingly and you will be able to find the
best deals. You may not be able to use the clubs until spring, but at least you will have them. As long as you are patient enough in
finding a good deal, you can wait until next season to enjoy your cheap clubs.
You may not be able to find any deals in stores, but you should consider a quick visit to your nearest golf course. Enquire as to if
they have any secondhand golf equipment for sale. In order to make equipment sales, golf courses have to keep the newest and most sought
after clubs available for their customers. Therefore, they often have to unload their clubs with earlier model numbers, and this could
mean huge cash savings for you if you ask at the right time (right before a new season of golf is about to start). Whatever you do to
track down some nice clubs, just be sure to enjoy your new clubs and be safe out on the golf course.
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