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The Department of Culture and Tourism, through the Associated Image and Promotion of Tourism in Galicia has created the Senior Golf Circuit I Turgalicia, a test designed to promote Galicia golf tourist destination among the Spanish public. As he detailed the department heads Roberto Varela, in this circuit, this Tuesday, June 7, begin the qualifying events in the Campo Golf Layos of Toledo, which will continue in the Campo de Golf Salamanca, on 9 June. In this Senior Golf Tour I also Turgalicia qualifying events held in the RACE golf courses in Madrid on June 16, and Los Balagares, in Gijón, on June 28.

Thus, open to all those senior players (women and men) in possession of license and handicaps by the Spanish Golf Federation. The tender handicap for men is 26.4 and for women 36.4.

GRAND FINAL.
After this early stage, and in September, between 13 and 16, golf courses and Meis Mondariz Spa will host the Grand Final I Turgalicia Senior Golf Circuit.

As explained Culture and Tourism, at this stage there will be two categories to be decided according to hándiaps players. Regarding the awards, these include stays in tourist establishments in Galicia and Galician products quality. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec
22

Play golf

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

 Play golf

Welcome to Play Golf, your place to learn to play golf. In the different sections of this site will learn tips and recommendations from golf expert players that will, among other things, to the initiation of new golfers and for the improvement of people now play golf.

Let’s begin by defining the basic equipment to play golf , what sticks we buy, what quality, what brand, etc.. There are several different models of sticks and obviously each player must build your set of golf clubs to your liking, we are only going to guide you for the investment of money on golf clubs is not a big headache, but the opposite … an investment that you will enjoy every stroke improving your game and your swing.

For those who love golf there is no better rest combined with our sport. For that reason, we also talk a little about a golf vacation . Hotels and cities combined with great golf courses that require us to surpass hole after hole and then relax, while meeting new sights, people and experiences with our healthy obsession: golf.

If you have problems with your shots or want to learn even more about Golf not miss our top tips for amateurs and professionals:

Problems with the swing

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Dec
15

How to play better golf

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

Like any other sport, golf requires good training of certain sets of muscles and their reactions, if it is desired to achieve success.

Therefore, there are many exercises specifically aimed at golf, you could start doing to improve your game.

These exercises are much easier and effective than many others that are made in gyms and golf courses, and in fact the best thing is that you can do at home.

Improving the balance

A swing balance is essential for a good game of golf.
One way to improve balance is to try to walk on the curb without falling into it or on the street. Another way is by standing on one foot and moving the elbows back and forth. Some other things that can improve your balance include dance lessons and ballet. In fact, does not really matter how improve your balance, but simply to do so. Also, standing on one foot for two minutes a day watching television, do not run out.

Improving the flexibility
The general flexibility is essential for a swing cash.
And the best way to improve overall flexibility, should be warming up and stretching daily. Daily stretching only takes about 15 minutes, and other benefits include reduced stress, lower chances of injury, and the burning of calories. Whatever stretching routine you choose, just make sure to try to achieve a little more each day until the end of achieving the flexibility you want.

Training of the elbow
The strength in and around the elbow has a lot to do with success in golf. Much of the power and precision on shots depends on this area. And if the elbow is weak, you could develop a condition called tennis elbow, which will make it not hurt during the game. The best solution is to exercise by squeezing a ball anti -stress or tennis for 20 minutes every day. Do it wherever and when to do it, but do it. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec
12

Playing in the Rain

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

The rain doubles the difficulties of the game, so it is essential that this element makes an appearance when we know to remain calm and seek to play with the utmost courage and caring, thinking each of the steps we are going to do.

With rain strategy game takes the title role, as well as the capacity for mentalization by the player. Patience and method are words that take center stage on rainy days. STREET puddled The best advice we can give is to tell try not to hit too, try to simplify your swing. Under these conditions, an amplitude of about three quarters on the rise will be more than enough. It is essential to avoid hitting behind the ball: if the head of the stick in the mud penetrates too (which will be softened by water), the blow will not be adequate and the ball will end up falling short and deviated from the target. The most important is to try to get the ball clean, for it put it well out of the left foot.

And very important, try to make single hits, no further complicate a situation already difficult. GREEN WET If the green is wet, the ball will slide through the grass will be softened by water. Note that when the wet green is slower than the dry, allowing us to make more risky or hits harder.

Consequently, if the soil level (and almost never is), the putts will deviate less. TIPS TO CONSIDER BEFORE LEAVING THE FIELD – Check the soles of his shoes and the state of your nails. Do not ever take the field if they are worn, as it is a serious risk of slipping and they do not ever be found to make sure the blow. Remember that a firm position of the feet is the start to play good golf. – When you see appear the first drops of rain, wear waterproof pants and jackets. If we expect to get wet for nothing then we will cover us, and note that the water falling on our face or neck, it is never comfortable. – Remember to take spare gloves, with the other pair to be replaced when too wet. – Take a good towel with which to dry the grip.

Prepare your body
Many believe that to play golf you only need to buy the club and have a good “swing”. But the issue is not that simple, because you also need to have a good physical condition, strength and flexibility to hit hard and go all the field. If you’re not well prepared physically, you may tire quickly or even badly hurt with a given movement.
Before reaching the tee output (starting point), consider the following:

Heats . As with any sport, you need to warm up your muscles before you start. Every time you swing to hit a ball, you’re moving the muscles of your hands, wrists, arms, back, shoulders, waist, abdomen and legs … almost all your body! Start with a bit of cardio (walking or jogging) and then do stretches to keep your muscles hurt and you have more flexibility in your swing.

Exercise. Exercise regularly to keep your body in good condition and stamina to go 18 holes without breaking down. Aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, swimming, skating or bicycling, are ideal.

Strengthen your muscles. Have you seen the golfer’s arms? The stronger your muscles are, the faster and stronger you can be your coup. In addition, the less likely you are to hurt them. Do strengthening exercises continuously, even in seasons that do not play, to keep your muscles strong and prepared throughout the year. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug
18

Regulation golf bed

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

Regulation golf bedTo play golf marital
1. Each player must provide their own equipment, usually consisting of a stick and two balls.
2. To play is necessary to have the approval of the owner of the pit.
3. Unlike in traditional golf, the goal is to bring the stick into the hole and keep balls out.
4. To make the game more effective, the club should have a rigid handle. The owner of the field is authorized to verify their strength before the kickoff.
5. The owner of the field reserves the right to restrict the size of the sticks to avoid damaging the hole.
6. The goal is to take as many strokes as necessary for the owner of the field and was satisfied by the end of the game. Failure to do so may mean being denied permission to play again in the same field.
7. Start playing in the hole just get to the field is considered as a lack of manners. The experienced player will normally take time to admire the entire course with special attention to the bunkers better trained.
8. Players are cautioned not to mention other courses in which they have played, or where they are playing at one time, the owner of the land. There are cases of disgruntled owners who for this reason have damaged the team some players.
9. For your protection, players must bring their own equipment to the field of rain.
10. Players must make sure you get to the field at the time that his party has been scheduled, particularly when played on a field for the first time. It is known that some players were upset to discover someone else playing on what they consider a private field.
11. Players should know that the fields can not be played at any time. Some may be upset if they discover that the hole is temporarily under repair. Players are advised to be extremely sensitive in this situation. Advanced players will discover alternative ways to play when this is the case.
12. The owner of the field is responsible for removing weeds in the green for better vision and approach to the hole.
13. Players are cautioned that they must obtain permission from the owner to play the back nine.
14. It is recommended to slow play. However, players must be prepared to accelerate, at least temporarily, at the request of the owner of the field.
15. If a player is able to play the same hole several times in a game, be deemed to have had an extraordinary performance.

May
24

Golf Championship in Nairobi

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

Golf ChampionshipIn Nairobi we have a series of big events, like the Kenya Open, a golf event held each year in the month of March. This year you can enjoy golf event between 25 and 28 March. In particular it is the Kenya Open to be held in the famous Muthaiga Golf Club, so it is not anywhere on the city and is also one of the most important golf events of which are in Africa.

Nairobi annually visited by 150 participants, who are trying every year to win this important and interesting tournament, a tournament that everyone wants to win and therefore will be highly competitive. Remember that this event in the world of golf will take place from March 25 and end on 28th of this month. Kenya is a country where they made ​​many major sporting events, so this golf tournament is one of the most significant and important for this city.

Besides the participants, many fans, journalists and other people, who come to this area of ​​Nairobi during the tournament, with the intention to be aware of everything that happens along this important and interesting tournament, especially the interest of fans the world of golf, in Kenya there are many people interested in this great sport like golf.

Jul
10

The Complete History of Golf

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Golf, as we know it today, was born somewhere on the east coast of Scotland early in the fifteenth century. Some historians argue that golf originated in the Netherlands (the Dutch word kolf means “stick”), but the Romans had a game that used a curved stick and a ball made of feathers, which may have been the original source game.

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Boom that reached both the King James II was forced to enact an Act in 1457 that put limits on their practice to prevent people from playing during that time should be spent practicing archery (the first written document in which refers to golf). However, the law was not very successful.

The Scots, however, ignored this and other similar laws and early sixteenth century, King James IV of Scotland, said the game of golf.

His granddaughter Mary, later Mary I Stuart, took the game to France, where he was educated. His assistants on the golf course were known as the Cadets ( ’students’), the term was adopted later in Scotland and England and became a caddy and caddy.

The first reference to golf in the town of St. Andrews historical data from 1552.

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Dec
07

Golf – A little history ..

Posted by Ann Brown

golf historyGolf, as we know it today was born in algn place on the east coast of Scotland in the early fifteenth century. Some historians believe that golf Passes it originated in the Netherlands (Holland kolf the word means “club”), but the Romans tenan a game that used a bent stick and a ball made of feathers, which can have been the original source of the game.

Achieved so much boom that King James II was forced to enact an Act in 1457 that its practice ponalmites to keep people playing during the time that must have been practicing archery (the first written document referred to golf). However, the law did not have much success.

The Scots, however, ignored sta and other similar laws since the early sixteenth century, King James IV of Scotland, took up the game of golf.

His granddaughter Mara, Mara later Scots, took the game to France, where she was raised. Aides in the golf links were known as cadets (pupils), the Terms will be adopted later in Scotland and England and became a caddy or caddy.
The first reference to golf at St. Andrews poblacin historical maps dating from 1552.

Ao Back in 1600, the golf was all the rage among the aristocracy in London. By then, ladies and gentlemen in evening dress playing in the same heart of the city, so broken doors, windows, … and the transentes heran. The authorities had to intervene to protect the public, and forced players to play the field.

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Nov
18

Rules of Golf

Posted by Ann Brown

Rules of GolfThere follows will explain the regulations implementing the course in each of the parties.

1.Bola embedded: it must be that has been embedded in his own boat because the ground has absorbed. In the event that a ball remains embedded in the street (area of mown grass flush on the tour) can be lifted, cleaned and dropped without penalty as near as possible to where he was, but not nearer the hole.

2.Bola unplayable: the player may declare his ball unplayable at any place except when in a water hazard. You can clean the ball.
-Penalty 1 stroke. As option you can play another ball as nearly as possible to the spot where the original ball jug, drop two clubs where he rests but not nearer the hole without LIMITATION or straight back into the hole.

3.Bola moved by the computer: if, for example, to avoid not to find a ball that has fallen into the high-raf the mark with a glove and grab the ball moving we have a penalty stroke and the ball must be replaced (18-2a).

4. Dropped if stay to drop a ball just above one of the trademarks used to mark the dropping zone should be re-dropped the ball (20-2a) or play it as it has been (without removing the marker) .

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