I’m going to Disney World for a week at the end of the month, I’ve got reservations for Lake Buena Vista and Magnolia Golf courses. I was just wondering if anyone has played down there and what their thoughts were on the courses.
All 4 courses on Disney property are equally as good and as beautiful . Play them all !
I was looking at my Golf shoes the other night and noticed that a lot of the spikes towards the toes of my shoes were broken off. I have the Softspikes Pulsar Fast twist spikes currently in my shoes. If the front spikes break, should I replace all the spikes or just rotate the ones from the back to the front and continue that process? How often are new spikes recommended?
If you are competing professionally and winning money, then by all means follow the 10-15 rounds rule. But if you are a casual player (or even serious hobbyist) then change them when you need to not by rounds played. As for what’s on there now, just rotate them out and play on replacing the full set when the ‘new’ toe spikes get worn/broken.
I usually buy online.
Try looking here:
http://www.iznadgolf.com/Golfapparel.html
When will the new hoofer bags be released? Also, on average, how often do they come out with updated bags? I am trying to decide if I should go ahead and get a Hoofer Vantage or wait for the 2010 Hoofer bags to be released.
I think that Ping usually releases new lines in late summer/early fall. Last year, they released the Voyage and updated colors of their other bags in October.
If you’re looking for a review of a number of bags, check out CriticalGolf.com – they do a nice job of highlighting different features, the weights of the bag (they actually test it themselves), et al.
I am trying to get into golf now that I have more time away from work and some money to afford new clubs and green fees. I played in the past, but not even close to good. Just played because it was fun. Now, I am going to take lessons and try to become reasonably good, so I want to get clubs that will be good to learn with, but also be clubs that I will have for a few years. My bro-in-law recommended the new Callaway Clubs, so any info on those clubs would be greatly appreciated, or any ideas for my club selection would also be greatly appreciated!
You probably can’t go wrong with Callaways but I wouldn’t spend that kind of money. Look on ebay or callawayGolfpreowned for a used set. I bought a set of X18s used and they were in great condition(couldn’t tell the difference from new). Go for a forgiving set of irons, ones with bigger offset and bigger heads. I guess X20s X16s and X18s fall into that category. They’re very good clubs and are easy to hit. Mishits still go pretty good distances.
Get a higher lofted driver and some fairway woods. I like the Callaway X or X Hot fairway woods. I think they are one of the better woods on the market today. I would also look at the Cleveland HiBore.
Get lessons also. Good luck.
I am a caddie and I am having trouble finding Golf balls once they are hit from the tee, any experience or tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
if you fore caddie if it is a blind tee shot try couting to 6 after you hear them hit then at around the count of six the ball should come down… Definetly wear sunglasses and as u caddie more the better you will be at finding the golf ball
I’m wanting to buy a golf club set. I see clubs at the range I can use for free and one brand I remember is callaway. Is that a good brand? They have mostly worn Golf Clubs. I have played Golf already and taken one semester class.
I just don’t think golf ranges would risk giving out good value clubs for people to borrow since people can easily steal them.
Just use what you can for a while. Used clubs are good for beginners because they are much much cheaper and you don’t have to worry about denting or dinging them like you would a set to 500 dollar clubs. After a while (6 months to a year or whenever you feel like your ready to move up) go to a pro shop and have your swing analyzed and see what a pro recommends for you. There are so many different clubs out there and everyone has their own preference so you really should spend a lot of money on a nice set without trying them out first to see how they feel and see if they fit your game.
Hope that helps… Good luck!!
Before you enter the golf course, especially if you are a beginner, know that there is a technology behind a good golf shoe. Just like a good Pima cotton shirt and pants can breathe and keep you cool, a good golf shoe can actually help your swing.
Golf shoes have come a long way in style and comfort. Water proof shoes are always a good idea but in a golf shoe, pay attention more to comfort than style. Style is ok but it is not going to do you any good if you have to walk 4 plus miles on the course.
The shoe itself today is designed for the stresses put on the feet from the swing. The feet start out with weight equally balanced on the right and left foot. A good Golf shoe will keep you balanced but be comfortable at the same time. In a good golf swing there is a shift of the lower body and feet that take place. From a lightly balanced position the weight transfers to the front foot with more weight placed on the inside of the feet as you are leaning over, then as the back swing occurs the weight shifts to the back foot still while maintaining a slight inward stance of the feet. If you shift to the outer part of the foot, you can get the very undesirable sway.
If your feet are pronated outward or inward then you can have special inserts made by you Podiatrist that you can place inside your golf shoe. This can dramatically improve your game.
Some name brand quality golf shoes:
Tommy Bahama
Ecco
Dexter
Foot Joy
Etonic
Addidas
Nike
The spikes on Golf Shoes have changed considerably and most clubs have banned the metal spikes because they rip up the course and are bad for golf carts and club walk ways. Today’s shoes have plastic spikes that still grip the course but are far more comfortable than metal. As spikes wear down, they need to be replaced to ensure that you stay at the top of your game.
Do your research on shoes before you buy. Shop later in the afternoon when your feet have spread and walk around in them enough, to really get a feel for them.
Willie Jones
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/good-golf-shoes-and-foot-placement-can-improve-youre-game-58240.html
What are the most important considerations for a developer when they are thinking about doing renovations or re-design of their Golf course?
A lot of the older courses that have been around for a while are looking to improve their courses either to attract new membership or to reduce maintenance costs.
Generally what we suggest is to do a hole by hole analysis and then a long range master plan. We look at things like safety, drainage, bunker placement, course conditioning, playability, tree removal and shade and overall course conditioning.
Once that plan is complete, then we work with the course to develop a phasing plan and a budget for improvements. We want to work together to prioritize the changes.
What can you tell us about creating holes that play fairly?
This is an important issue because we want to create holes that are challenging to all levels of play, yet not so difficult that beginning golfers are punished for their lack of ability. For example, if the greens are large enough and the hole is relatively short, we will sometimes create a more difficult green. This makes for a challenge for all levels of golfers.
One of the things we take into consideration is the type of golf course we are designing – who will typically be playing on it. Certainly on the public courses we want to make them play a little easier and more forgiving. If we don’t accommodate for the weaker players, the courses will end up playing dreadfully slow and become frustrating for everybody. We want to make it so that people will go out and have fun and enjoy the course.
One of the problems that I see happening is that some of the courses opt for faster greens and this can make some of their holes very difficult because the beginning player doesn’t typically have the ability to spin the ball as well, so having their shots stick on the green becomes more challenging on these fast greens.
Are you seeing a lot of courses that want to extend the length of their courses these days because of all the advances in equipment and the ability for people to hit the ball farther?
I think technology has certainly impacted the game. I think we’re finding that people are contacting us because they are faced with a variety of problems. It may be that they are looking to add some additional length or simply eliminating obsolete bunkers. With people driving the ball further, some bunkers simply don’t come into play as they were once intended to do.
We’re also seeing a lot of interest in improving course conditioning and playability. People are starting to recognize that they are not competing as well with some of the other new courses that have come into their area. Sometimes they simply feel that they need to improve their course in order to complete with the course down the road that is longer and in better condition.
When a golf course is considering doing a renovation, what are the things that can give them the greatest returns for their investment?
If you talk to the golf course owner or the golf board, they are typically more focused on visual elements of golf course design… things like the color of the sand, the shape and contour of the greens, the treatment of the pond edges,
However, if you talk to the golf course superintendent, they’re typically most interested in maintenance issues, things like bunker drainage, trees, cart traffic, irrigation systems, etc.
So part of the process for us is to bring these groups together to educate them and help them understand the problems involved. If we can improve the overall playability, minimize the maintenance and improve the visual look of the hole, everybody is happy. What we do is walk the course with all parties involved. Then we go back to the drawing board and address all the concerns as best as we can. Then we present our recommendations to the membership so people have a better understanding of what we can be accomplished by improving the course.
What kinds of problems can arise when a golf course takes on a renovation project?
One of the primary concerns for people is that they don’t want to shut down the entire course for several months. We spend quite a bit of time considering how we can do this effectively.
One of the big issues is hiring an architect that can help you look at all these kinds of issues, including how to prevent taking the entire course out of play.
Oftentimes, we can do these projects in phases in order to minimize the impact on play.
How do you design or re-design a green?
In part, when it comes to designing a green, it is important for us to have an understanding of who will be playing the golf course. We look at how different players of varying ability will play the hole and what type of contour will penalize or reward them for a particular angle of approach.
For daily-fee courses which maintain their cutting heights at a slower speed, we generally put a little more slope in the greens and try to make them fun. For private courses and courses which might keep their greens a bit faster, we flatten the greens a little and try to divide the putting surface into different zones. We also like to provide for a preferred angle of approach and to vary the design of the green depending on whether we want to encourage an aerial or bump and run approach
Finally, we always try to design a green to will allow for water to run off in several different directions. This insures that the green will drain quickly and wont have maintenance issues caused by standing water.. These contours will make for some very interesting breaks in the green.
You can see the full article or listen to the audio interview at Golf Course Designers Herfort Norby
Colin Goehring
http://www.articlesbase.com/ask-an-expert-articles/golf-course-redesign-127555.html
With so many new types of Golf Clubs hitting the market every year, it is an understatement to say that it can be a challenge to pick new clubs. If you are new to the world of golfing, you will be shocked at the sheer number of options that you will have when picking your clubs. Everything about it can be changed and customized to fit your own needs. Choosing the right golf club is very important in order to ensure that your money is well-spent and your game will hopefully improve as a result of the new clubs. Therefore you should pay attention to the following factors when trying to choose the right golf clubs.
Some would argue that the most important part of the Golf club is the shaft. This is the metal rod that connects the grip to the head. You can change many things about this, including the length and the density. Usually you will have learned to golf with clubs that have certain properties, so you may want to stick with these. However, if you are fine with coping in order to improve your game then you may find it worth it to completely grow accustomed to a new style of golf club. There are many different ways to find the correct length and density for you, and you should pay attention to all of them.
The size of the head is also a very important factor in your purchase (and your swing of whatever clubs you end up purchasing). The smaller it is, the more control you will have over it. However, the larger it is, the more you are able to hit the ball since there is a larger area available on the side of the club. The type you choose can also affect your swinging, since different materials have significantly different weights and feels. Give each of them a test swing before you commit to any size, so that you know what youa re dealing with for every single type.
The handle of the club is another important part. You will probably be faced with a few different choices, and hopefully you will be given the chance to try out a few of them before you make up your mind. The handle should be comfortable to grip, but you should always make sure that it allows you to grip it tight enough so that it doesn’t fly out of your hands when you make your swing. If your palms tend to sweat more than the average person’s, then you might look for something that can combat this more effectively. It all depends on your personal needs.
Last but certainly not least, you will want to carefully consider the cost of the clubs that you are looking at. If you are not much of a player and you only go out for the occasional casual game, then you don’t want to spend an obscene amount of money on your clubs. However, if you are looking to improve your game to the best of your ability and perhaps play in tournaments, then a nice set of clubs could be a worthwhile investment. Just consider how much you think they can help you, and how much time you will be spending using them to make sure that it is worth the money.
All of the things mentioned so far will play a huge role in your choice. If you visit a decent club store and speak with them about all of the things you are looking for in a golf club set, they can probably help you greatly in narrowing down the specifications of what you are looking for. Try out as many clubs as you can, and don’t settle until you have experimented with all of your options. This will lead to you choosing the best golf clubs possible.
Zane Madisson
http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/choices-you-face-when-picking-golf-clubs-109988.html
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