Golf Tips | Tips From The Tee: Uneven Lies ” How To Play Each Shot

Every course has hills and slopes that you need to contend with. Playing the shots more effectively will help lower your score.

Uphill – Your ball will launch higher and travel shorter. Take more club (at least one or even two), grip down a little, aim slightly right, have your shoulders level with the ground and the ball position in the center for shorter shots and closer to your front foot for longer shots. Your weight should be on your front leg and have a complete follow through, swinging higher.

Downhill – Take a wider stance with your shoulders level with the ground, use less club (at least one or even two clubs), grip towards the end, aim slightly left, play the ball towards the back of your stance, keep your weight centered and finish lower.

Ball above your feet – The ball will typically go left so aim right. Take an extra club, grip down on the club, and swing in control to a complete finish.

Ball below your feet – The shot will typically go right. Aim slightly left and take a shorter swing. Any extra length of club can be helpful so take an extra club or two and swing shorter to help compensate.

Tips from the Tee is a weekly feature offering golf tips from the staff of golf professionals at Turning Stone Resort Casino and The Golf Academy at Turning Stone. For more information, call (315) 361-8140 or log on to www.turningstone.com/golf .

Golf Tips | WBZ Golf Tips: Teeing Off On A Par 5

BOSTON (CBS) – Heading to the tee on any Par 5 can be intimidating for a golfer.

For this week’s golf tip on WBZ-TV’s Sports Final OT , Danny Caverley of Willowbend Country Club has some advice for those long holes.

“Take two clubs up to the tee; a driver and a three-wood,” said Caverley, Director of Instruction at Willowbend in Mashpee. “A lot of times lower handicap players don’t need to hit a driver on a par five because they can’t make the green in two anyways.”

WBZ Golf Tip: Teeing Off On Par 5′s

Caverley points out that many times, players over-swing on par fives, so staying relaxing and going through your normal routine are key.

“Make sure your grip pressure doesn’t get too tight,” said Caverley.

A nice easy swing will put you in good position for a birdie or par, with no need to gamble the rest of the way.

Tune in to Sports Final on WBZ-TV Sunday night at 11:35pm for your weekly golf tips.

Golf Tips | Disc Golf World Championships: Spectators, Fans Come From All Over

WATSONVILLE — Warren McCormick left his home in Petaluma at 6 a.m. on Friday. He and a friend were heading south to Watsonville and the Pinto Lake Disc Golf Course, where the fourth round of the Pro Disc Golf World Championships was taking place.

McCormick wasn’t the only one with that idea.

“I’ve never checked it out this much. But this is the first time I’ve seen it like this,” said McCormick, 50, commenting on the size of Friday’s crowd for the men’s open division. The main event of the competition, the pro men drew hundreds of spectators, most of whom were following the lead foursome of Nate Doss, Derek Billings, Will Schusterick and Eric McCabe.

“I’ll play in the Stafford Lake Open in Novato in a couple of weeks, and they’ll have about 100 people there,” McCormick later added. “But that’s total.”

Doss, of Capitola, managed to extend his lead to 49 under par during Friday’s competition, and leads Tennessee’s Schusterick by six throws entering today’s 18-hole semifinal round. Billings and Josh Anthon, meanwhile, both sit in third place at 42 under, while McCabe dropped to sixth place at 39 under.

Today’s semifinal and final rounds should draw larger crowds than Friday, which may be surprising to some. To others, it’s a sign of disc golf’s increasing popularity.

The sport still doesn’t draw as large of crowds as other, more mainstream events like this week’s PGA Championship, for instance, which in 2009 drew an estimated 44,000 per

Yet in addition to the hundreds who showed up Friday to watch the lead group, more than a thousand others were watching the group’s progress streamed online.

“The sport is just turning the corner. … It’s going to be amazing,” said Brian King, who walked with Friday’s lead group — partly as a fan and a player and partly as a business opportunity.

King, 45, flew in on Wednesday from Michigan, where he runs a disc golf store that sells everything related to the sport, including discs, baskets and carrying bags — one of which was slung over his shoulders.

While plenty of spectators carried discs — some seeking autographs, others perhaps ready to fill in for an injured player — King’s bag was fully loaded with some of the latest discs on the market, which he was selling and trading with industry officials who were walking the course.

“It’s a little of everything,” King said of his fan/business presence.

King also attended the Pro Worlds in 2009, when Santa Cruz’s Avery Jenkins earned the world title in Kansas City. King and his associates filmed a video profile of Jenkins that year, and he plans on catching up with the local disc golfer later this weekend, too.

“It was bigger in ’09,” King said of the crowd. “It seems a little bit smaller [here]. I don’t know if it was because of the weather this morning.

“But it was huge in ’09, … easier for people to get to [in Kansas City],” King later added. “There were so many people.”

Still, a morning fog didn’t prevent the spectators from splaying out along the course’s massive No. 11 hole [listed at more than 1,200 feet long], and also squeezing alongside the course’s shorter holes, many of which are tucked inside an adjacent forest.

Fans crouch in the trees, ride alongside on bikes, or sit in small chairs that they’re able to shove into their back pocket. Some are alone, some with friends, while others bring the whole family.

Everyone there, though, seems to be at some level of disc-golf fandom — the sport’s several apparel retailers are emblazoned across just about everyone’s chest. But not everyone is there to follow a specific player.

Stephen Lowes of Campbell brought his son Brennan and uncle Ron to walk the course on Friday, pick up a few tips and perhaps gauge whether they’d ever like to play Pinto Lake someday.

“We thought that since we’re so close to the best players in the world, we might as well go see them and learn a few things,” said Lowes, 48, who played disc golf for the first time nearly 30 years ago, but increased his participation in the last year after his family began playing.

When asked what he’s learned so far, Lowes responded, “I’ve learned how much worse I am than people who play well.

“I thought I’d come out [to Pinto Lake], but now I don’t know,” Lowes added. “I think I’d lose every disc before I got [to the No. 5 hole].”

Many in the gallery stood in awe of the players before them — and with good reason. When Will Schusterick aced the No. 12 hole with a skip bounce off a hyzer, it turned into a “Did you see that?” moment among the fans, some of whom couldn’t control their excitement even after other players stepped up to the tee pad.

“There’s always great energy at these events,” said Andrew Frazier, who was working with King on Friday. “This is the elites. You get to see how it’s done.”

Even larger crowds are expected at Pinto Lake today. That’s when the men’s open division will be cut to the top 64, with the final four squaring off at the Watsonville course at 2 p.m. The women’s open final will also begin at 2 p.m.

McCormick said he won’t be there, but the Petaluma resident who has been playing disc golf for the last six years did get a taste of the pros.

“Personally, I just like watching these guys. They’re pretty good,” he said. “It’s impressive. These guys are shooting 40 under.

“Myself, I’d be 40 over.”

Golf Tips | Golf Carts To Go: Tips For South Florida Drivers

Thinking of a golf cart as transportation? Some tips for potential carters.

Options: Do you need a regular golf cart, or an LSV (low speed vehicle)? If you live in an area that has dedicated golf cart trails that can take you where you need to go for regular errands, a conventional cart may be all you need. But if you must travel public roads, you will likely need an LSV, which is a pricier cart that meets certain state safety standards, such requiring a windshield, turn signals and rear-view mirrors.

Even so, Tony Colangelo Sr., who runs a cart shop in The Villages, believes that all carts not used exclusively on a golf course should have seat belts for all passengers. The majority of cart fatalities and serious injuries in Florida involve a driver or passenger who is thrown from the cart. Let’s face it, though — no matter what kind of cart you have, if you collide with a car, the cart will get the worst of it.

Legal issues: What are your local laws? Check with the law enforcement agencies in your community, as some have their own laws, others operate using state laws, which specifies what is an LSV, and what isn’t. There may be cart clubs in your area that can help you with advice or recommendations. Cart retailers and repair shops in your area are also a good source for local information. Some local police departments also have officers who are especially familiar with carts, and may offer safety seminars on their use.

Your needs: Be realistic about your needs. Even LSVs can’t travel on streets that have a speed limit over 35 mph – are there streets in your neighborhood that fit that criteria that can actually get you where you need to go? Do you have a place at home where you can park a cart, and keep it charged up? Carts don’t have air conditioning – can you brave the Florida heat for short trips? You likely won’t find even the most basic new cart for under $4,000, so consider a used cart to see if it is really a useful form of transportation for you.

Golf Tips | Hackin’ With The Hub: Golf Tips | Reading The Green

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Golf Tips | Viking BBQ And Chamber Golf Tournament Next Week

First up, the Viking Bank Annual Summer BBQ takes place on Wednesday, August 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The BBQ is free and this year they’re celebrating summer with a carnival theme. V

Viking Bank is also hosting the Stuff a Bus campaign, so bring by any school supplies you may have.

Please see the attached flyer for details.

The next day, Thursday, August 18, is The Ballard Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mel E. Conway Memorial Golf Tournament at the Nile Country Club.

It’s a 9 a.m. shotgun start, and there’s still room for more players.

“This is a fun scramble and you don’t have to be Fred Couples to play. You just have to be Fred Couples to win!,” according to the Ballard Chamber.

Elements Therapeutic Massage will be on hand to loosen you up, with all tips going to the Ballard Food Bank.

Hit a hole in one on the 18th hole and win a car donated by Carter Subaru. There are 4 Closest to the Pin holes you can win a prize on, and also prizes for the longest men’s and women’s drive. And an enormous trophy for the winning team.

Call 784-9705 to sign up,

After the tournament, The Ballard Elks Club is hosting an After Hours.
Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ is catering, there’s a no host bar and a Silent Auction with all sorts of great items. Two tickets to the Boeing Classic, thanks to Guy Generaux and the Journal Newspapers, gift certificates to restaurants, a night out with free babysitting from Annie’s Nannies and tickets to the Majestic Bay.
A live band, The Natives, will be playing.

Cost is $20.00. Program starts at 5 p.m.

Golf Tips | Bringing Golfers Back To The Game – Koobflog.com, A New Website For Golfers

Koobflog is a new website for golfers. Koobflog combines social networking features found in popular websites like Facebook , with enhanced features dedicated to golfers and the golfing lifestyle. The enhanced features include booking on-line discount on-line Tee Times, connecting with fellow golfers, researching course information, getting the latest golf tips , finding great deals on new products, and discussing the latest golf events in the Forum. Everything on Koobflog is designed with the golfer in mind.

(PRWEB) August 10, 2011

Koobflog (golf book spelled backwards) is beginning to get attention. It was recently featured in GolfDigest.com’s New Stuff blog .

“Never underestimate the power of community,” Westrup said in a recent interview. “Golf is not like other sports, because it is not just a sport, it is a lifestyle.”

To that end, he has built a golf website centered on the idea of community. Koobflog combines the social interaction to engage golfers, with value added features that make it easy to play.

“Koobflog is a new website dedicated to golf, wrapped in a friendly, casual environment. If you want to talk golf, if you want to play golf, if you want to shop golf, you can do it at Koobflog,” said Westrup.

He is talking about the site’s features which make it easy to book discount tee times at up to 60% off, members forming their own golf groups or have a spirited discussion in the Forum’s 19th Hole . The website also features a golf store selling everything from the new $8,000 Segway X2 Golf , to instructional books, to gift baskets for the golfing mom.

To further develop the community between players and business, the website also features a golf directory for golf related businesses and courses, where members can rate and review the companies with which they do business and courses they play. “We believe there is real credibility in member reviews, and we want their feedback.”

In closing, said Westrup, “We are building a community, one member at a time…a place where everyone can connect with the game.”

Anthony Westrup

713 480 8316

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www.koobflog.com
713 480 8316
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Golf Tips | GolfWilson.com, A Blog About The Exciting World Of Golf, Updates With New Pages With Golf Tips

GolfWilson.com, a website dedicated to the sport of golf as an excellent source of exercise, fun and family entertainment, has published new blog posts about the fundamentals of golf etiquette , golf swing basics , and some important golf chipping tips .

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) August 04, 2011

The page ” Golf Etiquette ” from GolfWilson.com discusses the delicate nuances of adhering to certain understood and well established manners and modes of conduct within the sport of golf. Behaving with the utmost of courteous decorum and treating others with absolute civility is a central component of the game. The blog post explains in detail the specific expectations of golfers while on the green from manner of dress to accepted behavior. The post also goes on to discuss the originations of the sport and the ways in which this has affected the overall mood and attitude that governs the game today.

“Golf Swing Basics” published on GolfWilson.com, breaks the numerous elements of the all important golf swing down to a series of easily executable steps. The author discusses the importance of bringing a positive mental attitude to the green as part of the preparation for a winning swing. Only once the golfer has established the right outlook can they embark on the physical aspect of developing and perfecting their ideal swing. The page provides tips on a proper stance and grip, as well as the pivoting required for an effective golf swing.

“A good golf chip is an integral part of achieving a low golf score,” proclaims the author of GolfWilson.com on the page ” Golf Tips on Chipping .” In this blog post, the author outlines the fine art of golf chipping. The chip can be a deceptive practice, according to the page, as it is simply the act of pushing the ball a short distance down the fairway . Two common chipping errors are defined, including the fat chip and the thin chip.

About GolfWilson.com:

GolfWilson.com was launched in May of 2011 with articles about the perfect golf swing. WebsiteBusiness is responsible for designing and maintaining the site structure of GolfWilson.com.

Thomas Izlar
GolfWilson.com
1(877) 205-1720
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The Olympian Spirit

In 2016 when the Olympics arrive in Rio de Janeiro, the event will be historic in the minds of sports buffs for two reasons. Firstly, it will be the first time that the games have ever been held in Brazil, and secondly it will be the first time for over a century that the games have featured golf as a medal sport. This was decided in 2009, and has naturally made a lot of people in the world of golf very excited. Although undoubtedly there will be some players active today who will have retired by 2016, the presence of golf at the Olympics will make some extend their career by that little bit longer, so that they can feature in this historic event.

Golf at the Olympics will be something of a novelty both for golf fans and for lovers of the Olympics. The format of a typical golf tournament is not something that is often seen at the games, taking place over four days and on its own dedicated venue which cannot be used for any other sport. Nonetheless, golf now finds itself in the same position as tennis – winning all of the majors in one year is known as a Grand Slam, and adding the Olympic title makes it a Golden Grand Slam.

The chance to be the first Olympic Golf gold medallist for more than a century is sure to make the event one of the most competitive golf tournaments in history. Will it be won by a giant of the game, or allow a relative also-ran to make a name for themselves? We’ll find out in 2016.

The 19th Hole

Part of the attraction for many golfers lies in the fact that there is such a strong social factor attached to the game. It is common for golfers to play 18 holes and then wind down in what is known to many golfers as the 19th hole – the clubhouse. Golf has long been considered as one of the sports where you can afford to go for a relaxing drink after the game – unlike with football or tennis, you haven’t done much running and muscle recovery times are shorter. When you don’t have those recovery times to worry about, a drink is less of a problem.

However, many people view the clubhouse as a bastion of sexism. There are some clubs which are “Members Only” and which do not allow women to join – therefore taking a place in the mind of many as a place where the player can go to be away from the wife and kids. How true this is really depends on the player, the club, and to a certain extent the wife and kids. One thing that is in no doubt whatsoever is that without the clubhouse, golf would probably be less popular among a number of amateurs.

Taking up golf is something that many people do for the social connections and for business reasons. Many a big business deal has been sealed at the end of 18 holes over a drink in the clubhouse. Golf will retain that aspect for as long as golf, people, and business exist.

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