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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 »

Nov
01

Golf Business

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

Golf BusinessHis love of the sport, which certainly “hooked” to those who practice it, hit in Spain is growing with annual growth rates of more than fifteen percent. There are currently over one hundred golf courses in Spain or implementation project, reflecting the growth of this sport.

The golf as a marketing tool
Inside the business of golf-related activities are a unique tool for generating business and one of the most effective means to foster relationships with clients or reward employees. The high educational level and purchasing power through his followers, explains why so many large firms (for references) associate his name to the sport of golf.

The golf-related activities are a unique tool for generating business and one of the most effective means to foster relationships with clients or reward employees.

Become profitable investment
In Golf in Spain ® we make available to your company the tools and know-how needed to create these actions or to associate your brand golf events. Our experience in the areas of tour operator and purely related to communication allows us to offer expert advice at the level of marketing to obtain maximum return always the same. Not only will propose or organize the event, but if you want manage the presence of your brand on it.

If you want to stimulate your employees or customers, golf is a unique means both for beginners and beginners, days of golf or a private clinic can be a setting of fraternization or close relations. If you need to organize a trip, our team will respond to your group, arrange accommodation, private transfers, the documentation you receive each and supplements it with any additional services you want for your customers: lunches and dinners, private guide, assistance in airport, golf … Read the rest of this entry »

Sep
29

Golf Playing Tips

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

Firmness in the coup : If you can not hit the ball firmly try to get the habit of putting his right shoulder under his chin before looking where the ball is going. This does not mean keeping your head down for good. Let your head move, but brings his shoulder up after contact with the ball.

Power swing: For a powerful swing, you must use the large muscles of the legs and trunk. The common instinct of many amateurs is to hit the ball with only the arms and wrists. Occasionally you can connect, but for consistency and real power, uses the whole body, not just part of it.

Accuracy in defining near the hole : the great advice that can change the definition of history and closing a hole is centered on the putt and how to grab the stick. We must bear in mind that putt hits the wrist should not move at all, simply leave free the movement of arms and any small movement of the wrists cause a deviation in the trajectory of the ball and it can hurt us score on the hole.

The strength indicates the strength not to exit a bunker : When we fall into a sand trap, for example, is very common that the coup is out of it exceeds the force that we apply. To solve this problem we must fix the idea that what marks the distance the ball must travel is the “finish” the way it ended or close our coup. If the ball has to travel a great distance we will finish near blows over and we will make a short finish.

Another great tip is followed by some professionals, having completed the hole, repeating those hits that have caused big headache to make “clean slate”. If you look at this issue you will see how you get better predisposed to start your next hole and relax mentally to perform at your best in your next shot.

Sep
26

Golf Tips: the head and swing

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

Golf Tips: the head and swingGolf is a sport that is characterized simply by its complexity. Not because it is very difficult to play-it is, but with practice it is achieved, but because, with every stroke, several articulated movements of the body that must work together and at the same time.

Your mind often plays bad times, as according to the East all up to her, and in golf, just like that.

For some teachers and teachers of golf, at the time of swing, the mind must remain “blank and thoughts”, but for others should be “seconds of concentration and mental control in the target. “

However, for your consideration, the key in those brief moments It is found in the display ,in the seconds prior to impact

visualize the swing, hit, imagine the direction and outcome

This preview is key to anticipate the impact, a positive image of the swing to make, apply it in real hit and get the best result possible.

We must clarify that started in golf, takes some time to make the body work articulately swing in order to make a good impact consistent with a ball, but especially novice golfers should try to keep the mind without pressure.

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The number of golfers continues to grow, whether in Spain the figure exceeds the 340,000 federal athletes, Canary ranks tenth with 9,500 national ranking and the province of Las Palmas, are already more than 5,600 who are licensed federation.

Proof of this is the quote that gives this weekend, including Saturday in the southern fields, as if in the Pitch and Putt Anfi Tauro Jorge Montero was the protagonist last Sunday being the first scratch, tomorrow more than 450 amateurs compete in tests of the different fields of San Bartolome and Mogan.

In the area of ​​Anfi Tauro Golf, at 9.00 am, the competitors will “throw” at 9.00 for-individual-stableford play. Pacha Disco Tournament in conjunction with the Hotel Gloria Palace, receiving the winners of the three categories at stake, bonds well Anfi Emerald Hotel in the prestigious complex, as in the excellent group of Gloria Palace hotel chain, in addition to Green-fees and sports equipment. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun
06

Garmin partners with Golf players

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

Garmin this week announced the arrival in our country of its two golf-specific GPS , the Approach G3 and G5 Approach. These two products are compact, lightweight, water-resistant color touch screen that includes a huge database filled with detailed maps of thousands of golf courses in Europe.

The devices use a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure every shot and show the exact distances to the streets, obstacles and greens, and also become a useful tool for deciding the best approach in every situation.

The Approach G3 (279 euros) has a touch screen 2.6-inch TFT 160 x 240 pixel resolution, while the G5 (379 euros) is three inches and has a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. In both cases, are readable in direct sunlight and usable even with gloves.

In addition to the screen, another feature differentiates the G3 G5 Approach. The larger model is compatible with the software Stat Tracking , which allows analyzing the game and make statistics on various criteria.

Both models, which run on batteries, will be available in Spain from the end of April.

May
06

Brazil undiscovered golf destination

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

 

golf destination

Brazil has become one of the great golf destinations and is now the destination to discover more advisable to enjoy a sport like golf, which gradually improving in Brazil, where tourists can enjoy great golf courses and enjoy spacious facilities. The golf in Brazil improves and tourists find a sport that continues to advance and that is very attractive for tourists traveling to Brazil and want to practice golf.

We should not be surprising qu and Brazil is a very exciting golf destination so we can find, especially for those seeking the tranquility of the golf courses and quietly enjoy a very relaxing sport. Today, Brazil has many golf courses, but it sure will continue to improve the sport and will offer tourists a great golf facilities in the coming years, so golfers tourists to Brazil to continue to live intensely enjoy vacations and golf, they like very much.

Improving its current implementation is one of the perfect methods to lower your golf score today, and also the right golf putting points can certainly help do this. The best way to do would be to practice and apply a number of easy, simple tips place. Excellent placing all starts with the position of and getting this case is quite critical. The feet should be shoulder width apart a case. You must be close enough to the ball than the rear placement is quite simple and not overly arched. It is vital to help keep the weight of a small proportion, while farther up the current leader to maintain a good relaxed posture.

When you start it’s much easier to keep the grip used for all other golf shots. This will take the confusion out of learning a new grip until you feel ready. It also gives fewer distractions and you can focus solely on generating real putt. A good advice would be to grab the stick a little to the normal light. This gives you better control of the race and more of an opportunity to make a smooth stroke. You probably will not find this in most golf instructions to suggestions but it can certainly help the short game. Read the rest of this entry »

golf coursesThe properties in Nicaragua are increasing their value dramatically, as more people realize the advantage of investing here. The improvements in infrastructure in the country have helped the Nicaraguan land traded better. The trend in construction is now very similar to that of Florida, or even Las Vegas, as several foreign investors are building condo-style resorts self-sufficient.

In Nicaragua, have enacted laws and have been incentives to attract foreign investment. These laws range from full tax exemption for businesses related to tourism (Act 306), tax-free zones for manufacturing companies and incentives for foreign retirees who buy real estate in Nicaragua and moved to this country. Furthermore, it has significantly reduced the bureaucracy, which allows many foreigners to invest in this prosperous nation.

Investing in real estate in Nicaragua involves receiving increasing interest as the prices here are relatively low and there are many opportunities for growth. Waterfront properties in the south of the country on the Pacific coast have flourished with luxurious resorts, golf courses, beach clubs, tennis courts and swimming pools. The sun, sand and surf compete with the greens to get their attention. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr
06

Golf courses

Posted by Aaeron Ehast

Golf coursesA golf course with 18 holes and 60 acres consumed 1.5 million liters of water a day . In the Spanish State are 417 golf courses, according to the Spanish Golf Federation. So far the “urban balls” and the construction of these centers were associated, in the last 10 years have built 112 fields, 90% promoted by real estate. Because of the housing crisis are not sold and construction of golf courses has stopped, some 150 new projects scheduled in the last two years have not been executed.

The golf business is unsustainable. It depletes a scarce resource as water for the benefit of the private business of a few. According Ecologists in Action , by one year the average water consumption of a golf course with 18 holes and 60 acres (hectares) of 10,000 cubic meters of water per hectare, or 18 hectometres (this figure is multiplied by two Andalusia). This volume represents the annual consumption of a city of between 150,000 and 200,000.

The routes and the number of holes mark the attraction of the field: if 18 is required at least 50 hectares of land. But there are also 9, 27, 36, 54 and 60 holes. In addition, the golf course needs a green of 800 m2 per hole.

Land occupation
In urban areas it is impossible to get so much land, so they occupy bare land, and areas around natural areas, which are privatized. By the way, it reclassified the land and built developments associated with golf. Read the rest of this entry »