Slow Play

No one actually enjoys hurrying through a golf game. Golf is a game that’s meant to be enjoyed, and there ought to be plenty of time for conversation, personal reflection and appreciation of the course.

At the same time, if you’re golfing on a busy day and the course is crowded, you should be considerate of the golfers behind you.

Proper golf etiquette includes not making the players behind you wait any longer than necessary.

Think about what’s next while your teammate is playing. Instead of analyzing your partner’s performance or standing around in a daze, plan your next shot.

After you tee off, go straight to your golf ball instead of taking the detour to other players’ balls at first.

This assumes you’re walking the course and not sharing a golf cart.

Once you get to the green, take out your putter and put your golf bag on the way to the next tee. This will help you make a faster exit from the green and not delay golfers waiting on the fairway behind you.

Have you ever played in front of faster golfers? There’s no point in trying to finish the game feeling hurried and anxious. Step aside and politely wave the faster players through.

This is especially true if you need to find your golf ball in the deep grass. They’ll thank you and you’ll be able to rest for a few minutes.

Golf etiquette doesn’t just exist to define golf as a game for gentlemen only. Golf etiquette has developed over time to make the game of golf a rewarding experience for all golfers and to keep the golf course in the best playable condition possible.

So if you’re not willing to follow the rules of golf etiquette for the sake of other golfers, at least do it for yourself.

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Every golfer knows that having proper equipment is essential. Choosing golf clubs has become some what of a daunting task because of the enormous market out there.

We have come up with 5 simple things to consider when choosing golf clubs.

1. First of all you have to be honest with yourself in deciding what skill level you’re at. Are you a beginner just starting out, an intermediate weekend golfer, or an expert golfer who plays all the time?

This is critical because there are different types of equipment designed to help every level of player. Playing with expert equipment if you are just starting out will only hurt your game.

2. Stay within your spending limits. You have to know what type of budget you are working with. Golf can become very expensive if you don’t stay within your means.

There is equipment and accessories designed for every budget, you just have to know where to look.

3. Figure out your strengths and weaknesses. Do you know hook or slice the ball? Are you a long or short hitter? Do you sink many puts when you have to, etc? You must know these qualities of your game.

When you go to your local shop or golf pro it will be easy for them to get you fitted correctly if you know this information.

4. How often do you play? Are you a weekend golfer or an addict who plays all the time? This will determine what golf clubs and accessories you should purchase.

Don’t go out and spend a fortune on complex equipment and other things if you only play the game on the weekend with your buddies.

On the other hand if you travel all over competing and playing, you are going to need the quality equipment that allows that.

5. Finally make sure you do your own research. Read golf magazines, articles, newspapers, and anything else you can get your hands on.

Go to demo days at your local club or driving range and any local golf shows. Check online at manufacturer’s websites and other informative golf club websites. You can find anything online.

Doing research is the key to getting what you want.

If you use these 5 simple tips to choosing golf clubs it will be simple for you to get fitted with exactly what you need. So go out and get those brand new clubs you have been thinking about for while.

More great tips on choosing your golf clubs can be found at: www.golfequipmentsource.com/golfclubs.html

John Bolt is the full time owner of http://www.golfequipmentsource.com/golfclubs.html

With years of competitive golf experience under his belt, he understands the importance of having properly fitted golf equipment. You can visit him online at his website.

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TaylorMade continues its long-running standard of excellence with the men’s r7 Draw 460 driver. The driver is distinguished by the company’s Draw-Weighted Technology, which concentrates the weight in the back heel area, thereby encouraging a faster clubface rotation through impact to promote a right-to-left ball flight. The r7 Draw is specifically designed for players who need as much help as they can get to hit the ball straighter, higher, and longer, particularly players looking to gain extra distance by turning their chronic fades into a draw. The driver also accommodates golfers who want to set themselves up with shorter approach shots by turning a severe banana ball into a manageable fade. The Draw-Weighted Technology works by moving the clubhead’s CG closer to the shaft. This speeds the rotation of the clubhead during the forward swing in the same way that a spinning figure skater speeds the rotation of her body by pulling her arms inward. As a result, the golfer has an easier time squaring the clubface at impact, thereby imparting either a draw spin or reduced slice spin.

The r7 Draw also employs TaylorMade’s renowned Inverted Cone Technology (ICT), which increases the size of the COR zone–the portion of the clubface that delivers consistently higher ball velocity and greater average distance. The extra-large 460cc clubhead, meanwhile, offers an extremely high Moment of Inertia (MOI) that guarantees tremendous forgiveness and long, straight drives even on off-center hits. Finally, the r7 Draw includes a 55-gram RE*AX soft-tipped graphite shaft that feels great and promotes a high launch angle. The driver is backed by a two-year warranty.

The r7 Draw employs TaylorMade’s renowned Inverted Cone Technology (ICT), which increases the size of the COR zone.

Specifications:

• Head Size: 460cc
• Lie Angle: 59°
• Face Material: Titanium face featuring ICT and PFC
• Body Material: 6-4 Titanium
• Construction: Two-piece construction with PFC
• Overall Club Weight: Stiff Flex = 315g, Regular Flex = 313g
• Shaft Tip: Soft tip for increased clubhead speed and greater distance
• Shaft Torque: 3.5° (Stiff), 3.9° (Regular)

Sports:  RE*AX 55 graphite shaft, Extra large 460cc clubhead offers the high moment of inertia for tremendous forgiveness and longer drives.
Company: Brainstorm Logistics, LLC 
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