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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 »

The Rules of Golf of the Royal and Ancient, that little booklet that looks like a cumbersome program of instructions for the most sophisticated electronic devices that run the house, closer to the fan base in its 2008 edition.
New rules, new decisions and all explained in a simple way is new ahead for next year. Paul Chavez, Chairman of the Rules of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation appreciates the changes.

Will a change in rules R & A will be for all the world?
Yes The USGA, the body that controls the United States and Mexico, and the Royal and Ancient, which controls the world, agree every four years to update or modify the Rules of Golf, and every two years for the Book Decisions. This year has hit double work. When will enter into force? Our intention is to take effect from 1 January. We have one last meeting at the Club Las Pinaillas, Albacete, and we will not leave there until we finish all the work. In simple terms, what have been fundamental changes? The main basis of the rules has changed in two respects: first, the better application of existing rules, and secondly, to adjust the penalties.

Two substantial variations that affect almost all the rules. It has also been tried in a language easy and affordable to all. And the big news of the rulebook this year is that within it, in the first pages, there is a compendium of the most basic rules and a fast and effective consultation. What rules change and we can affect the players amateurs? I am going to list it easy for everyone to understand. – Identify the ball: the ball must be identified in a hazard. From now you can make, play, lifting the ball and identify it and put it back into place (you could not before). This concept affects primarily Rule 15. – Rule 19. A ball moving, stopped or deflected by the caddy or any of your computer (typically the case that the obstacle to take a ball hits you yourself, or misplaced bag or caddy, etc.), used to have a two-stroke penalty is now reduced to one. – punches not accumulate (eg Rule 20). You do not earn penalties for playing a ball that should not be. Read the rest of this entry »

The golf is one of the most popular sports around the world, proof is the large number of golf courses that exist in different countries around the world, many of them in five-star resorts that welcome tourists that, coming from anywhere in the world, seeking the best courses to play their favorite sport.

The situation in Spain as a golf destination is more than acceptable and they address many of the tourists from the center of Europe thanks to its good climate, proximity, and plenty of golf courses. But faced with the classic tourist areas where they are located many of the most famous golf courses are other destinations that are among the best for fans of the sport and also have the added beauty of its landscapes and its people, such as the Czech Republic .

The number of golf courses in the Czech Republic 87, and new ones continue to emerge dream enclaves in and around the palaces, castles and spas. A good example is found in the Karlstejn Golf Resort is located near the castle medieval the same name, which you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley Berounka, and so only a few minutes drive from Prague.

In addition to numerous prestigious tournaments that come together in the country, choosing the Czech Republic as a destination for golfers is relatively cheap for tourists. Those who want to enjoy the sport in this country are eligible for the program 1 to 2 players fee “which also co-participates CzechTourism.

Kenya is a country that is not only perfect for nature safaris, but in recent years has improved its facilities to become one of the greatest golf destinations in the continent, something that certainly is attractive to many of tourists who come to Kenya and are currently enjoying this great sport. What is striking is not the fact of playing golf, but to have the opportunity to practice this sport in such a privileged place like Kenya.

It is one of the great experiences that have left to live and is a good way to get the most from a trip to Kenya, a country that certainly deserves a lot of grief and that is one of the great destinations to take it into account in case you want to play golf in a place so natural, especially because you will surely enjoy the experience as enjoyable as making a safari.

The opportunity to play golf in Kenya is very interesting for many tourists who want to enjoy this sport in a place as unique as it can be in Kenya, surrounded by nature. The golf facilities at present are high quality and are great for many tourists come to them to enjoy a classic game that is becoming popular for tourists who make a trip to Kenya’s land, an incredible place.

Brazil offers tourists a wide variety of activities you can do while on vacation. We know that the beaches of Brazil are often the most requested destination when traveling to this country, although there are new activities that are being released and that Brazil is getting very hard to be popular activities among tourists who visit the country. I speak of course, which is an activity or sport that is gaining ground rapidly in Brazil.

Brazil has a very good time promoting the golf, building locations to practice and offering visitors interesting deals that include golf. It is a way of attracting tourists to a sport that will become increasingly popular in the coming years.

Tourists who come to Brazil with the intention of playing golf , you’ll be pleasantly surprised how good this country has facilities for it. You have many options around the country to enjoy this sport so popular and spend holidays practicing your favorite sport.

History
Eldrick “Tiger” Woods was born on December 30, 1975 in Cypress, California. Son of Earl Woods, African and Chinese descent Kulta Woods, of Thai origin, with Chinese ancestry as well. He was nicknamed “Tigers” by his father, in gratitude to the Vietnamese soldier Vuong Dang Phong, who had saved his life a few times in their participation during the Vietnam War.

Timeline of success
Woods started playing golf at age 2 years and rose to fame after winning three U.S. Open amateur straight before reaching 20 years of age. In 1996, Tiger Woods began his career as a professional golf in three months and earns two professional tournaments.

In 1997 he won the prestigious Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, the city with the same name, in the state of Georgia, United States surprised the world with only 21 years and becoming the youngest golfer Majors win.

In 1999 returned to win a grand slam to defeat the Spanish Sergio Garcia in the PGA Championship. In 2000, he won three of the four Majors concluded, matching Ben Hogan’s feat in 1953. In 2001 he returned to steal the victory in the Masters, becoming the only golfer to have four Grand Slam trophies.

In total it has to its credit the following titles, among others:
* Four Masters tournaments
* 3 U.S. Open
* 3 Open Championships
* Four PGA Championships

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Francesco Molinari returns from tomorrow to WGC CA Championship in Florida, a prestigious tournament that will see the field his brother Edward. Francis is a veteran of some tournaments lackluster, but the changes seem ripe to swing …

MILAN, March 10, 2010 – In an attempt to make two steps forward in the medium term, we must agree to take a step back immediately: the least often heard repeating the wise golfer. That probably happened to Francesco Molinari: a change in swing, designed and tested in the winter to improve the level of play, did not allow a brilliant performance in the early season tournaments. From Thursday, Francis back on the field in the WGC CA Championship at the prestigious Doral Golf Resort & Spa, in Florida (see participants). We heard to understand with what ambitions.

How did these past weeks away from racing? “The rest I spent in London training with Denis Pugh, as always. We continued the work of the winter and I must say that I feel closer to the optimal shape.

Made some further changes to the swing? “We worked mainly on the long game, but also on approaches and putts. The first week I was only driving range, while the second I’ve spent more time in the field ”

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When internalized in the field, we realize that the golf courses have different characteristics in their similarities.
This trying to say that golf courses have different characteristics because of their size, number of holes, number of greens (spaces with lawn) and all the varied difficulties that can be added. As an example we mention the hills and slopes.

For those who are not so keen on golf, golf courses can be recognized because they are usually located in scenic spots, surrounded by nature generate a relaxing view for those who play the game as no.

Golf Courses
The golf courses not only courts to officiate in tournaments and matches, are places of relaxation for others who often spend their days in the clubs. The sunsets and forests generate highly care green space for the enjoyment of all people.

Technically, the golf courses are highly equipped joined the club because of its excellent organization. In them we find changing rooms, cafeteria, buffet, swimming pool, meeting room and equipment rental (clubs, balls and bags). All these features make the golf club a place enjoyable for the player and those around him.

One of the more technical features of the golf courses are in the first instance, the surface thereof. You can find smaller fields hectares but very crowded, and others who may come to own up to 80 hectares. Given the precision of the game, the surface of the golf course requires a strong and permanent care. Otherwise, a dilapidated field can alter various items.

Before you start hitting golf balls, we must understand the working demo made by each club.

The regulation allows us to relocate in our bag to a maximum of 14 clubs, but a player who is starting not need so many.
The driver is the club (especially a wood) longer and powerful, and lgica, the most dicult to use, so it is not advisable to use it until you have mastered your tcnico well. Many players have two more wood in his bag, (the 3 and 5), being easier to use for long shots.

The woods are used to achieve distance with the ball. Its primary use is to leave the tees (the outputs of each hole of the field). Though his name continues to be maintained as lumber, now gives no longer manufactured with this material. If it remains like the shape of the ancient timbers. The irons are available from 1 to 9, and various wedges, but more often it is included in the bag from the 3-iron through 9, pitching wedge and sand wedge.

At first, the irons 1, 2, 3 and 4 will have the most dicult to use. The 5 iron is considered an a long iron, which can enable us to do shots of 150 meters. Irons, 6, 7 and 8 irons are considered media and allow us to distances of about 140, 130 and 120 meters respectively. Finally, allow us to make 9-iron shots about 110 meters.

You’ll notice that one club to another there is a difference of 10 meters. There will be players of a nature to spank the ball longer and others shorter do. It is that each go to the practice field and see which is the distance achieved with each suit, for as, when est on the golf course, know qu stick choose at any given time. It’s fine if you hit with 7-iron is 110 meters. What is important is to always be 110 meters. If so, with the 5 iron will do 130 meters, with 6 will make 120, with 8 will make 100 and with 9 you will do 90 meters. Thus, knowing you will continue to abide qu on the golf course.

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Slo badly need a hole to ruin a great lap, so, we explain some tips to help avoid these bad moves.

Bunker .- The bunker is taken from nico bruised right hand that takes the initiative on the left. Given our level it’s time to start adjusting our bunker tee shot to the flag.

To do this we must not forget the basic principles drawn from the bunker and it needs to apply “touch” to our beat. The key is to not hold the stick firmly with his left hand. De sta forma podemos usar más la mano derecha. As the stick will move faster and reach more open face. You get the ball to drop softly and roll less.

Controlling the distance .- The key to getting the correct distance is in the finish. Do not try to control the distance through force. We leave it to the finish that controls the distance. For putts we make a short finish for long shots and we make a complete finish.

Aproach .- Once it reaches a certain level, how to improve the card is controlling the short game.
-The shots are the key part.
-Slo is necessary to develop half swing, the hands are below the waist and a three-quarter swing the hands are just above the waist. To do less of that is really doing a chip and do more is the same as making a full swing.

Long irons .- One of the keys to gain confidence with the long irons is the speed of the clubhead.
The long irons are not right for everyone. Players who print speed with low clubhead will very dicult its utilization. If this is your case, do not hesitate, fairway woods (7, 9.11) will give better service.

The wood chip 3 .- Surely once the ball, a shot to the green, has rested on the limit of to-green and semi-rough street or in that escaln that form the different cuts of the grass. In this case, to make the putt or a chip with any iron is quite incmodo and imprecise, because the grass escaln prevents us from moving the stick and hit the ball naturally gentler.

Therefore, in these cases, you can use a different stick, such as timber 3 5. Although a priori we are not accustomed to using them for this purpose, you have probably seen that many professionals do, including Tiger Woods mismsimo.
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is this coup and the benefits as you practice one day. The technik is very simple.

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