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Only Aces – Great Putting Game
Do you marvel at the consistency with which professional golfers make difficult putts, when they need to? You can do the same. In fact you can and should practice specifically for those moments. If you want to understand pressure putting you have to putt under pressure, obviously. The following exercise helps you to putt under pressure…
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Know Thyself – What Type Of Golfer Are You
To appreciate your own strength and weaknesses helps to find your best way. So the question to ask is – What type of player am I actually? – What do I expect from my swing and my game? I think there are basically three major categories of golfers: the power golfer, the technique golfer and…
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The History of Irish Golf
Officially, The Golfing Union of Ireland was founded on 12th October 1891 and is the oldest Golfing Union in the world. Coincidentally, the Ladies Golfing Union of Ireland was later created in 1893 and is the oldest ladies golfing union in the world. Golf Courses The history of Golf in Ireland dates back to the…
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National Golf Day 2013 – Golf is More Than Just a Game
Golf is way more than just a game. The sport provides 2 million American people with a job and a living. On April 16, 2013 the WE ARE GOLF coalition will meet with Members of Congress during the sixth annual National Golf Day to share stories and data about golf’s diverse businesses, employees, tax revenue…
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The 4 Learning Styles and How They Apply to Golf Instruction
According to David A. Kolb (an American educational theorist) there are four destinct learning styles. People tend to grasp new concepts and ideas best with one of these four learning styles (see also: Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development by David A. Kolb). If you know which of these styles fits…
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Stick Your Approach With the Knock Down Golf Shot
Sticking your approach – even with difficult pin positions: The knock down shot is usually the forst choice of the pros. To attack a tight pin with a regular pitch shot is usually a dangerous situation. Depending on the position of the pin, the condition of the green and the speed of the wind the…