Tag: golf
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“It should feel oily.” – Fred Couples Golf Swing Analysis
Fred “Boom Boom” Couples is one of the golfers that come to mind when you are looking for an effortless golf swing. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013. He was the world no. 1 golfer for a time with his most notable win at the 1992 Masters Tournament. Fred…
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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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Play your Age – Play Golf! Don’t Hurt Yourself!
Every sport usually involves intense strain for joints and muscles. Golf makes no difference. That’s why a good hard look at your swing can not only help you to play better but also with less stress. It’s almost always possible to build a pain free golf swing for any body. It’s important to recognise all…
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Golf Myths – Myth #3 Weight Shift is Extremely Important in the Golf Swing
One thing you hear quite often is that it is extremely important to shift your weight in your golf swing. Yes it’s true that you should have a weight shift from your backswing to your finish. Because you are moving your club around your body while turning your hips and shoulders you actually have to…
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Questions you Should Ask your Teaching Pro
There are many good teaching professionals out there. Unfortunately there are also some black sheep. Moreover not every pro and teaching style might be the right one for you. Finding a good teacher can sometimes feel like looking for the needle in the haystack. Here are some questions to get a better feel for the…