I have good technique but sometimes i miss the target or make a foolish error on the putting green
You want to practise distance get to where you know how hard to hit it for each distance and you will be way ahead of the game. for some good drills go to www.pga.com improve your game section
http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/
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.
The game short cut has taken over as a wall paper but I can't find anywhere to delete it. I don't like it and want to remove it. How can I do that. Can't remember which game it was now.
right click anywhere on the screen not on icons and go to properties then screen saver and sort it out
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
Most of the articles that I have read you need to have a special push reel mower for your putting green, So I was wondering if a cut height of 1/2 in. with a normal push reel mower would be able to cut down to a 3/16 or 1/4 if I was just to mow more frequently?
Yes a push reel mower is the BEST thing for your putting green. Golf courses use them to mow greens by using a push reel mower.
Check the heighth of the blades in a "test area" and make any necessary adjustments. Also keep your blades razor sharp at all times…
I had a concrete patio put in last summer. They said they were going to be putting in the expansion joint that goes between the patio and the foundation on the house but when they were finished they didn't put it in and told me it wouldn't be necessary. Now after the thaw, (I am in MN), the patio top is chipping away because it shifted along the foundation. Is this going to cause problems for me? I am afraid my foundation may have been weakened by this.
could be future trouble for the foundation…they only told you it wouldnt be necessary because they forgot it…see if they cant come back and cut a relief joint next to the wall and caulk it to keep water out…
I want to install sprinlers in my back yard how many sprinklers can i place for one valve.
You need to post how much pressure you have and what size line you are coming off of and what size line you are coming out of the house with, for a good answer. It depends on the pressure and volume. A house can typically support 4-5 heads on a zone. If you have over 50 PSI and are using a 3/4" line, you can use 5 heads with 2GPM nozzles in them.
Hi, my husband loves to golf, but needs new clubs. I don't know anything about golf, but I would like to surprise him for our anniversary with a new set. What are some good brands, and how much can I expect to spend?
Don't even consider choosing his clubs for him. Clubs are so individual and high end clubs do require proper fitting by a professional. Callaway, Ping and Taylor made are amongst the best but Mizuno, Hogan and Adams amongst other are good as well.
Go to the nearest discount golf store in your area and get a $1,500. gift certificate. You could get away with less or pay even more it is all about your budget. If you want a complete set of top end clubs, expect to pay $1,000 for a good set of Irons, $up to 1,000 for a good set of 3 woods (metals), $200 each for any Hybrids, $200 for a putter and $500 for a set of wedges. A matching manufactures bag would run around $250.
You decide how much he will decide what. That will work.
I want to have a Golf Putting Green in my yard. What kind of grass is best, in Oklahoma.
I would recommend something synthetic. If you had real grass you would have to get a really expensive mower and trim it every day, just like the greeens keepers. There are numerous companies that specialize in synthetic putting greens for back yards.
