Putting Aids

It's well established now both that global warming is a very real international crisis akin to the threat of nuclear holocaust in its end result, and the threat is increasing with every day, and every plane taken by every traveller, and every car taken down the road. .. and every golf course that uses water that spreads fertilizer and pesticide around the near countryside, when the land could be returned to native trees for more oxygen for us all, and for birds to in turn help promote growth of more trees elsewhere.

People travel across the world just to see 'beautiful nature' and go hiking amongst the trees in New Zealand - more than the number of people who go there to play golf - so for local tourist opportunities in other countries too, it makes sense to plant more trees, and reduce, reuse and recycle old golf courses.

Save the world! Reclaim your local golf course for nature, the birds, the trees, and oxygen for you and your grandchildren to breath, now!

Al - is that you?

I have a small garden that is enclosed with pavers, kidney shaped and fairly large area. looking for a cheap way to put in a putting green, either grass or another material that does not need to be cut, outdoor green material???

The only practical way to do it is with the astroturf fake green grass. You know… the "grass" mats often found on porches.

To plant the real grass you will need a Reel Mower. Ever see those manual (not electric or gas) hand push mowers at Home Depot? That is a reel mower. Greens at golf courses use expensive especially designed Reel Mowers to cut the grass extra low. You also would need to get the seed for the special grass they use. And you would have to learn how to keep the soil chemistry properly and what the heck out of it. This is not practical.

I'd go with the fake astroturf.

I am sick of paying too much for crappy golf putting greens sold at stores. What are some good carpets I can buy? It's annoying when the ones you get in the stores are only 8×4 or such.
I'd like to mimic a rating of 10-12.

most carpet stores and places like Home Depot & Lowes sell a carpet that is called indoor/outdoor carpet for use on patios and such. It can even be obtained in green, and makes excellent putting surface, in fact this is what they use in a miniture golf course.

i have a 30 feet wide by 150 feet long back yard that i want to put a putting green in my back yard. I think that if i use real grass it is going to be cheaper, but i am not sure what kind of grass to use for the rough and what grass to use for the green. Help….

If you live where it gets cold in the winter use Highland Bent Grass. You have to keep it mowed about 1/2" tall or it will tend to fall over and "crawl" so make sure you keep it short. In some seasons that means mowing it every morning.

How often should you replace your golf glove? I've heard that you should replace it every 6 practices and every 6 rounds of golf. Is this true?

Also, is there a website that I can buy cheap cabretta leather golf gloves?

I'd replace it when I lost it. They're not really necessary; nor is golf a sport. At best its a hobby.

We live in a townhome in Los Angeles with a backyard with a small section of grass. Since there isn’t much use for it and it’s not getting that much sun, thus it’s half dead, i’m thinking about converting it to a putting green. my cost would be around $3250….

It may appeal to specific buyers, but it won’t help the appraised value of your home. It may actually turn buyers who don’t golf away. Small or not, many people like to have grass on their property. Hope this helps.

I need to practice for track but I don't have any big spaces to practice in. It isn't very safe to go to the park either. I do have the shot with me but I still haven't figured out just how I will practice. Is there a way i can practice without having to actually throw the shot?

sorry but i dont know if you can practice without it. maybe find a secluded area in the park. or find a time of day when the park doesnt have that many people

I just finished up a golf class last week put on by ESPN in which they gave you a set of Nike Ignite clubs to get started, namely; 4-9 irons, pw, 3-hybrid and a putter. I added a cheap driver (which I'm planning on upgrading to a Nike Summo) and a Wilson 58 deg sand wedge as well. I have played the past two months with this set and feel that I may need more fairway clubs especially for the 5 pars. I'm getting mixed up between some saying I need a 3 and a 5 wood while others say I need 5, 7 and 9 wood. As well, I'm mixed up whether I should get hybrids (like the #3 that I have) to take the place of the woods. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should get to complete my set? BTW, I do like wedges and would like to add either a LW or a GW to my set. Thanks!

The ideal set for the intermediate golfer would start with Game Improvement irons. You still need forgiveness but you'd also like a little more feel and control. If you tend to hit your irons well you might be ready to consider a regular 4 iron, otherwise stay with your hybrid 4.

For your distance clubs add a little less loft on those fairway woods and hybrids to maximize distance. You might be ready to drop your 5 hybrid and replace it with a 3 hybrid.

Your driver is still oversized with about 10-12 degrees of loft to maximize distance and accuracy. Shaft selections may be the most important component. You want a shaft that matches your swing speed and ball flight requirements. Perhaps a draw bias to help get the drive moving a little more right to left.

Your wedges can be reconfigured. A gap wedge or a lob wedge are possibly good additions. If three wedges are your choice you may want to distribute the lofts from your PW to your LW (46, 52, 58 degrees). You may want wedges with less bounce so you can hit them off of tighter lies.

For a putter an intermediate you may have already settled on what works for you, but if you are ready to try something new, one of the new MOI maxed mallets would be a good choice.

Set configuration should be: Woods (1, 3, 5) Hybrids (3, 4) Irons (Game Improvement) (5-PW, SW, LW), Putter

I am looking to create a putting green in my backyard at the cheapest price possible. Here are some of the facts:
1. I have about a 12'x8' space to use for the green so I hope I can make a smaller one.
2.I don't need it to be Augusta National Speed…lol…I am just looking for something I can use to chip and practice on
3. I live in Pennsylvania so I am looking to plant a grass seed which will survive during a snowy winter
4.I have a limited budget for this project, so I was hoping that I could bypass some parts of methods I have heard of such as putting down serious concrete and rock
5. My ideal green would be something near the length and consistency of a regular fairway
If anyone can provide a cheap method to build a decent green, that would be very helpful.
Thanks,
JP

Depending on how much maintenance your willing to do, Bent grass is the way to go.The problem is water you have to water daily in the summer to keep turf healthy.when it's cut 9/16Th's or below.Your also going too need a mower w/ reels a rotary mower cant do the job.Go to a mower repair shop and tell him what your trying too do he can probably find a used mower for you.The first step if the turf you have is acceptable is to roll it repeatedly to get it flat. Then start cutting every other day gradually reducing the height. Be careful, don't rush it. The plant needs time to adjust. As far as winters go there are a multitude of products you can put down in the fall too prevent snow mold and other problems as long as you don't get ice you'll be OK.

I just read that some business school is requiring that its grad students learn golf since many business deals are made on the gofl course. Is this true? Does it just hold true for men? Is is a 'boys club' or are business women on the golf courses too?

YES - golf has become an important tool in business nowadays

It has become a ripe place for

- opening business doors or closing deals
- entertaining clients or being entertained
- offers bonding time with your boss, colleagues in corporate meetings or out of town conferences
- if you are trying to impress your boss
- even just to become the golf buddy of your boss can do wonders for your career