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		<title>Site of the Month for July 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for July 2011 talks about Golf Information. Golf Web Directory provides listings of golf equipment, golfers, miniature golf, women&#8217;s golf, golf accessories, golf etiquette, courses, community &#038; clubs.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for July 2011 talks about <a href="http://www.golfwebdirectory.com/">Golf Information</a>. Golf Web Directory provides listings of golf equipment, golfers, miniature golf, women&#8217;s golf, golf accessories, golf etiquette, courses, community &#038; clubs.</p>
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		<title>Quickly Improve Your Golf Swing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:37:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Golf swing tips will help you with confidence as well as improve your game in general. Golf swing tips #1: Find a way to talk to yourself in a positive way while golfing. Negative self-talk will not help you or your game. Golf swing tips #2: Develop a good mental attitude, be tough. Golf swing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Golf swing tips will help you with confidence as well as improve your game in general.</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #1: Find a way to talk to yourself in a positive way while golfing. Negative self-talk will not help you or your game.</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #2: Develop a good mental attitude, be tough.</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #3: Practice, practice, practice!</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #4: Learn how to perform in tough situations</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #5: Find golf swing aids that may be helpful</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #6: Spend a few sessions with a golf pro</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #7: Read some good books that offer golf swing tips and then practice them.</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #8: Watch a golf video and learn from the pros</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #9: Work on a few golf swing tips each week until you have mastered each one or at least improved.</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #10: Take lessons that concentrate on golf swings.</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #11: Use the “hitchhiker” position when working on your backswing. Try looking back at your thumb and making sure it is pointing to the sky like you are hitchhiking.</p>
<p>Golf swing tips #12: When you are working on your backswing keep your weight on the inside of your right foot. Also be sure to keep a slight bend in your knee.</p>
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		<title>Core Golf Fitness Exercises To Improve Your Golf Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Walker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Core training can be a great benefit to your golf swing as a part of comprehensive golf fitness program. Unfortunately many amateur golfers are unsure of the exact definition of core training and the relevance it may or may not have on a golf fitness program. The core is a reference to an anatomical area [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Core training can be a great benefit to your golf swing as a part of comprehensive golf fitness program. Unfortunately many amateur golfers are unsure of the exact definition of core training and the relevance it may or may not have on a golf fitness program. The core is a reference to an anatomical area of body. The core is the anatomical area of your body from above the knees to below the chest. It includes all the muscles, nerves, and bones within in this anatomical region of the body. It must also be noted that the core includes all the neuromuscular structures on the front, side, and back of your body. For example, your lower back muscles are a part of the core as are your abdominals.</p>
<p>Core training is an integral part of a comprehensive golf fitness program because this is the anatomical area of the body where the majority of the golf swing occurs. For example, the golf swing requires you to rotate around a fixed spine angle. The majority of muscles allowing rotation to occur around a fixed spine angle are found within the core region. The golf swing requires a full shoulder turn to execute correctly. The muscles allowing the shoulders to rotate are mostly found within the core region of the body. These are just a few examples providing a reference between the biomechanics of the golf swing and the core region of the body.</p>
<p>Understanding the connection between the biomechanics of the golf swing and the core should begin to shine some light on why core training can be beneficial to the golf swing. Overall, the golf swing requires certain levels of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power to execute correctly. If the body lacks the required levels within these physical components the golf swing will be difficult to execute correctly. Knowing that a large portion of the movements in the golf swing occur within the core region, it becomes obvious developing these physical components become necessary in order to improve your golf swing.</p>
<p>The key component of core training in relation to the golf swing centers upon the principle of cross-specificity training. Cross-specificity training implies the exercises within the core program train the body to the positions, movements, and requirements of the sport. A core training program beneficial to the golf swing must train the body specifically for the anatomical positions, movements, and actions encountered on the golf course.</p>
<p>The goal of cross-specific core program is to develop a transfer of training effect. The majority of fitness programs and many core programs do not address the needs of the golfer relative to improving flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power. A cross-specific core program will provide the foundation for a better golf swing. Just because a program is labeled a “core program” does not necessarily mean it will be beneficial to improving the golf swing.</p>
<p>Once the golfer understands the concepts of cross-specific training, transfer of training effect, core, and the biomechanics of the golf swing. You can begin to piece together the components of a golf fitness program. Outside of providing the foundation for the golf swing through providing the golfer with the needed levels of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power to efficiently execute the golf swing. A golf fitness program can also improve a golfer’s swing.</p>
<p>One common area of desired improvement for most any golfer is increased distance. Increased distance in the golf swing is equated to increased clubhead speed. And increased clubhead speed is directly related to the golfer’s power outputs. Increasing power within the golf swing is connected to both swing mechanics and the body. The coiling and uncoiling within the golf swing directly affects the power outputs generated. In addition the body has a direct affect upon power development in the golf swing. Power in relation to the body can be defined as the ability of the body to create the greatest amount of force in a short amount of time.</p>
<p>If the golfer increases the ability of the body to generate more force, what will be the result within the golf swing? The golfer is more powerful, an increase in clubhead speed will occur, and the golf ball will probably travel farther. Interestingly enough improving power outputs by the body in relation to the golf swing, centers upon developing greater power outputs by the core region. Again, the golf swing is a rotational movement centering in the core region of the body. Increasing the force outputs of the muscles in the core can invariably improve the power in your golf swing. This again is only one example of where core training and golf fitness can improve the golf swing. Many additional areas of improvement can occur when the golfer develops the body correctly for the golf swing.</p>
<p>Understand the biomechanics of the golf swing require certain levels of flexibility, balance, strength, endurance, and power to execute correctly. The golfer requires minimal levels of these physical components at the very least to execute the golf swing correctly. The core is an anatomical region of the body where much of the movements within the golf swing occur. A core training program can be beneficial to improving the golf swing if the exercises within the program are cross-specific to the movements, positions, and physical requirements of the golf swing. If the core program is not cross specific to the golf swing, the benefits may less than optimal. Realize a comprehensive golf fitness program includes core training to develop the body around the golf swing. Such a program can improve the golf swing in areas like clubhead speed. And remember just because a program is labeled “core” does not necessarily mean it will improve your golf swing. The exercises within the core program must correlate with the movements of the golf swing.</p>
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		<title>Few Tips To Improve Golf Swing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Misaki</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Golf swing is most important part in whole golf game . There are few basic things you need to know to start improving your golf swing . Firstly you need to know golf swing sequence. If you know golf swing sequence you may develop good golf swing . Second thing on which you should focus [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Golf swing is most important part in whole golf game . There are few basic things you need to know to start improving your golf swing . Firstly you need to know golf swing sequence. If you know golf swing sequence you may develop good golf swing . Second thing on which you should focus is golf grip. Choosing right golf grip will lead to more accurate and more powerful shots. Mastering these basics will gradually improve your swing.</p>
<p>Practice at all possible weather conditions .This will help you to make your golf swing better. Practicing in different weather will help you to improve your swing faster.</p>
<p>Like every sport golf requires muscle power . You need to train your core muscles. You could do this by taking simple rotational exercises. I train it by throwing weighted medicine balls. Well built core muscles will lead you to more powerful swings.</p>
<p>Another great golf swing tip is to make a record of your game play. Watching and analyzing your own mistakes will improve your golfing skills. This method is used by professional golf players.</p>
<p>Improving back swing is important too. Backswing is a start of golf swing . Backswing starts in the leg and the hips. Your whole golf swing are affected by how good your backswing is.</p>
<p>Developing those fundamental things will lead you to much better golf swing.</p>
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		<title>Improve Your Golf by Improving Your Golf Fitness</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:57:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In recent years there has been an increasing emphasis on fitness by Tour golfers. They are getting in better shape, working out more, trying to build strength and conditioning through weight training or other exercise routines. The Tour even has a mobile exercise trailer that goes from event to event, so the players can keep [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In recent years there has been an increasing emphasis on fitness by Tour golfers. They are getting in better shape, working out more, trying to build strength and conditioning through weight training or other exercise routines. The Tour even has a mobile exercise trailer that goes from event to event, so the players can keep up with their training even while competing. Many PGA tour players are now as well-conditioned as athletes in other sports, which wasn&#8217;t the case 25 years ago when fitness gurus such as Gary Player were considered unusual.</p>
<p>Just as amateur golfers find that using the same equipment as the pros doesn&#8217;t translate into playing as well as they do, it is difficult for most of us to keep up with our golfing heroes&#8217; commitment to physical fitness. But you don&#8217;t need to spend 5 nights a week in the gym to make noticeable improvements in your physical conditioning. An easy place to start: go for a walk.</p>
<p>We think we hit the ball with our arms and hands, so it might be tempting to build up the big muscles in the back and shoulders through weight training, but actually the legs supply the power to a golf swing. Just watch the fast leg and knee action of a pro golfer in the downswing. There&#8217;s almost like a &#8220;snap&#8221; as they strike the ball. Going for walks on a regular basis is a great way to build up your legs. Notice we said walk, not run. You don&#8217;t have to take up jogging, which can be stressful on your joints. After 6 months or so or regular walks, you will notice that you don&#8217;t get nearly as fatigued when you hit a few buckets of balls on the practice range.</p>
<p>You can start with a short walk, say 20 minutes or so, and build up to longer distances. If you build up to brisk walk, you will get some cardio benefit from the exercise as well, which your doctor will appreciate. Which reminds us, before you start any exercise program, including walking, be sure to consult with your doctor. The key is to go for a walk as often as you can. If you have a dog, you have a built-in personal trainer. Your dog would be happy going on walks 3 times a day if he could. And he&#8217;ll nag you to go. Who can resist those imploring eyes when he brings you his leash and gently nudges you towards the door? Of course, walking was one of the original benefits of a round of golf. But the advent of golf carts eliminated that (along with valuable summer employment for young people as caddies). Going for walks will help improve your golf game. Establish a regular walking program will improve your golf fitness and you might even lose a few pounds.</p>
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		<title>The Basic Rules of Golf</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renaul</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rules in golf are fairly simple if you already know them, however explaining them could take a while. If you are not very familiar with the basics, the first thing you would need to know would be the main objective of the game: you have to hit the ball at the start or at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The rules in golf are fairly simple if you already know them, however explaining them could take a while. If you are not very familiar with the basics, the first thing you would need to know would be the main objective of the game: you have to hit the ball at the start or at the tee into the hole for every section in the course&#8217;s 18 sections or 18 holes. The hole is located on the green, which is a piece of short and well-maintained grass. Once you are already on the green, you need to use your putter, which is the club that has a slab-like end, instead of your other normal clubs.</p>
<p>Every hole has a specified target number of shots to be done from the tee to the hole. This is called the par. For instance, if you are on a par 5 hole, you would need to get the ball from the tee to the hole in five shots or less. If you were able to do it with exactly the number of shots specified, then your score would be a par. If you did it in one less than the par, your score would be a birdie. If you did it in two less than the par, your score would be an eagle. Three below par would be called an albatross and the best score would be a hole in one, which happens if you were able to get the ball from the tee to the hole in one hit.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if you scored one more than the par then that would be a bogey. Two more than the par would be a double bogey. If you have tried for more that 12 shots, then you forfeit the hole. You would then have to move to the next hole. Eventually, as you go through the game, there would be various hazards that you would have to deal with. If your ball lands on the rough, which is an area on the course that has long grass, you could find it difficult to move on from that area. There could also be trees on the rough of some courses, which could make them harder to get out of. The worst hazards would be the lakes and the ponds, because if you hit the ball into one, it would cost you the shot you took and another shot as a penalty, which would make it harder to reach par.</p>
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		<title>Cheap Golf Balls Can Save You Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:38:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kent jung</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing cheap golf balls doesn&#8217;t really say anything about the quality of the balls. Using them doesn&#8217;t mean your performance will suffer. What it does mean is that you will save lots of money. Golf can be a pretty expensive sport even though the equipment is pretty basic: golf balls, golf clubs and a golf [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Choosing cheap golf balls doesn&#8217;t really say anything about the quality of the balls. Using them doesn&#8217;t mean your performance will suffer. What it does mean is that you will save lots of money. Golf can be a pretty expensive sport even though the equipment is pretty basic: golf balls, golf clubs and a golf bag. The best way to save money as you begin learning the sport is to buy cheap balls since you won&#8217;t have much control over your shots. You are bound to lose more than a few as you build your skill and patience.</p>
<p>Cheap golf balls can help you get through those early learning stages without costing you an arm and a leg. When you shop for golf balls, you may notice extremes in pricing. Top quality golf balls come with some pretty hefty price tags. Cheap golf balls allow beginning golfers the chance to improve their game and hone their skills. Eventually you will want to move on to purchasing better quality balls. Cheap golf balls are the best way to save money as you spend time learning the basics. You can even find cheap golf balls that are name brand like Titleist, Nike and Calloway. Cheap golf balls are a great alternative.</p>
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		<title>The Impact of Golf Courses in Nature</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Golf courses are very attractive places to people who love the beautiful way they are designed and how perfectly they mix the sports side of it and the natural characteristics it has. Will the courses are definitely great places to play at however, it is also important to understand how they impact our environment, let&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.allgolfcourse.com/"><strong>Golf courses</strong></a> are very attractive places to people who love the beautiful way they are designed and how perfectly they mix the sports side of it and the natural characteristics it has. Will the courses are definitely great places to play at however, it is also important to understand how they impact our environment, let&#8217;s take a look at some of the facts regarding golf courses, society and nature.</p>
<p>Golf courses can also be treated as water treatment systems due to the fact that the healthy turfgrass they are made of trap hold pollutants in place which makes them effective disposal sites for waste water, this is something that most people wouldn&#8217;t actually thinking about, but it&#8217;s very nice to know that such recreational area can also provide this useful function.</p>
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