mario

...motivated me to put together my golf fitness book (manual) so that a golfer of any age or fitness level could apply it immediately.

What are the components of a complete golf fitness book?

The golf fitness book should cover strength specific to golf, flexibility, aerobic conditioning (endurance) and nutrition.

These components should be directed at a golfer, not a person looking to build or tone muscles or just improve their physical fitness.

It should also discuss starting points for golfers at every age and fitness level. Have a golf fitness evaluation right in the book to determine your current fitness level and ultimately your starting point.

That way you are sure what you are doing is the right thing that will help your game not hurt it.

I think thats the biggest concern for any golfer is not knowing where to start and making sure whatever he or she does will be right for the...more

Children and Parents will Disagree on the Best Golf schools

...maker has different priorities to the serious golfer spending a few days trying to improve his or her golf. It could be argued that a good golf school would recognize the difference and treat them accordingly. However, there is, as yet, no golf school that provides both good golf tuition and full family entertainment, although many golf school are situated in resorts.

The best golf schools are those that provide the person asked the question with what they are looking for, whether that be the best tuition or the best facilities. Asked the same question the children and the parents will provide different answers!more

Golf The Game Of Kings And Commoners

... the week. Gowf (as it was known) could no longer be played on Sundays since, even way back when, it interfered with military training. Scotland was at war, on and off, with the English, and soldiers apparently were skipping military practice for a quick game.

This sunday ban stayed in place, and in fact was "reaffirmed" by the next two monarchs all the way up to the early 1500s. However, finally, when the Scottish and English signed the Treaty of Glasgow in 1502, the ban on golf was lifted. It is interesting to note that upon the lifting of that ban, James IV is reported to have made the first purchase of golf equipment - a ...more

Three Golf Tips For Balance During Your Golf Swing

...Balance is very essential in executing the right golf swing and in this article I point out three reasons why you may be having difficulties achieving the required balance and I also give tips on how to correct the situation.

a) Poor setup

A good setup as you approach your shot is essential to helping you maintain balance throughout the golf swing. Setup is easily the most critical golf tip on balance and being able to make a good shot. If your setup...more