Taylormade By: golfstore | - TaylorMadeis one of the major brands in golf, and no matter what the future holds, its place in golf history is secure as this is the company that introduced metal woods to the game. TaylorMade origins date to 1978, when Gary Adams began showing PGA Tour pros the metal-headed drivers he was building. In 1979, Adams took out a $24,000 loan and founded TaylorMade Golf. A metal driver - 12 degrees of loft, cast from stainless steel - was the company's only product.
The Best Taylormade Golf Sets By: golfstore | - TaylorMadeis one of the major brands in golf, and no matter what the future holds, its place in golf history is secure as this is the company that introduced metal woods to the game. TaylorMade origins date to 1978, when Gary Adams began showing PGA Tour pros the metal-headed drivers he was building. In 1979, Adams took out a $24,000 loan and founded TaylorMade Golf. A metal driver - 12 degrees of loft, cast from stainless steel - was the company's only product.
The Modern Junior Golfer's Advantage In Club Selection By: Pat Boardman | - There was a time when kids had to make do with whatever sports equipment was laying around, including golf clubs. There were no video games or private cell phones; years ago the phone was on the wall in the kitchen and children had to have permission to use it, something that would horrify today's youngsters. In those days there was a live operator and you would tell her the number you wanted to call then she would connect you and usually listed in on the conversation to see if there's anything ... Tags:golf clubs, golf equipment, junior golf clubs, golf bags, golf balls, sports equipment, golf club sets, junior golf bags, golf apparel, golf sets, kid
These are very applicable questions to ask before you make your mind up on which kind of clubs to purchase. Often times people have a tendency to feel that the most expensive club is better, but that may not actually be the case. If you are just beginning to play golf, then a moderately priced ladies golf club set will be ample to master the ... Tags:ladies golf club sets, ladies golf sets, ladies golf clubs
I Could Play Golf Like Tiger Woods I Just Don't Want To By: Pat Boardman | - There have been many talented and disciplined people over the years that climbed to fame by performing consistently at the top levels of professional sports but Tiger Woods has succeeded in dominating his sport totally, joining the ranks of legends like Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretsky. This article attempts to study the motivations of the superstar as he chose golf as a profession and went on to rack up astronomical statistics.
The Benefits Of Junior Golf For Children And Teens By: Pat Boardman | - Golf is an elite activity out of the reach of many but for those families who can afford it and who are able to interest their children in taking the sport, it can instill confidence as they grow and improve. Learning early will avoid embarrassment later in life if they try to learn as an adult; the sight of their awkward and disjointed swings will invite a lot of ridicule among the more skilled.
Tips That Help You Decide On Discount Golf Sets By: Rudy Silva | - Discount golf sets are definitely of good quality. This is contrary to the common misconception that the higher the price of the golf sets the better game you will play. Whether you are a beginner or a professional golfer, you need to remember that price actually has nothing to do with the efficiency of a golf club driver.
It is important to remember that having discount or high priced products does not lower your handicap and, it is actually the proper choosing of the club that ma ... Tags:Golf discount sets, Golf driver club, Golf sets discount
Golf Clubs - How Many Do You Need And Should You Buy Cheap Golf Club Sets? By: Mandy Jacobs | - How many golf clubs do you need to play golf? is like asking the question 'how long is a piece of string'. It is said that Tiger Woods was made to play round after round of golf by his father with two clubs, an iron and a putter. There are many 'how to play golf' books that recommend you take out and play a round of golf with just one club and a putter.
The idea of playing with one club is not to reduce your handicap, although in some cases that's exactly what will happen, the id ... Tags:golf clubs, golf club, golf club sets, golf sets, golf
How To Master Your Golf Irons By: Nikki Mennel | - Before you learn how to master your golf irons, it is important to know a little about these strangely shaped sticks. These clubs are called irons because they have a base done in metal. Irons have thin club heads and a ridged surface. Experts of the game usually use a different set of irons, which have a heavy base, for hitting the ball. The cavity iron has a hollow center at the back. Most beginners and those who play for recreation use a cavity-back iron.
Let's Take A Look At Golf Club Sets And How Ladies Golf Clubs Differ To Men's By: Mandy Jacobs | - There are two types of golf club sets. The first types of golf club sets are very good for beginners and young people who are just starting out in playing golf.These Golf club sets are normally a lot cheaper than their counterpart golf clubs sets and include everything you will need in order to play a round of golf.
The golf clubs included in these golf club sets are usually designed so that beginners can hit the ball as easily as possible. The woods included will probably be over ... Tags:golf clubs, golf sets, ladies golf clubs,
Getting A Set Of Golf Clubs That Suit You By: Kevin Phillips | - Setting out to buy your first set of golf golf equipment is by no means easy. Some golfers keep asking me if irons as well as woods need to be the identical brand name, or if they ought to be mixed brands. My response is more often than not always the same, so long as you are familiar with their composition and they suit your height, weight, as well as being the right length, shaft and flex requirements then it does not matter if you have a mixed bag of clubs.
Monty Wants Win At Celtic Manor By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Europe's new Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie insists that "no stone will be left unturned" in the attempt to win back the trophy at Celtic Manor in Wales next year.
Montgomerie, who uses Yonex Cyberstar Nanospeed irons, Yonex Cyberstar Nanospeed fairway woods and a Cyberstar Nanospeed driver, was appointed to lead Europe earlier this year by the Tournament Committee.
How You Can Select Quality Golf Equipment By: Sarfaraz Khan | - The UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of factory direct golf equipment have today announced the arrival of new golf club sets from Dunlop and Wilson Golf to its already extensive range of golf equipment for beginners.
Golf sets offer incredible value for money, whilst combining the latest materials and technologies for unbeatable quality and performance, backed up with a full 12-month manufacturer's warranty. The Wilson Ultra Complete Premium Golf Set with bag is designed f ... Tags:golf clubs, golf equipment, golf sets, golf, sets, equipment, gear, clubs, ladies, discount, cheap, junior, UK
Nike Golf Balls Now Available By: Sarfaraz Khan | - The highly anticipated 2009 range of Nike golf balls is now available for general purchase. Propelled into the golfing limelight with endorsement from top pros such as Tiger Woods, Paul Casey and Anthony Kim, Nike have been making serious headway into the golfing industry, achieving most success with their golf ball range.
The new range consists of some brand new models, as well as a revamping of some existing ones.
Woosnam Looks To Home Success By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Welsh senior Ian Woosnam is looking to clinch two consecutive wins having just taken the title in the Parkridge Polish Seniors Championship and with the Ryder Cup Wales Seniors Open approaching this weekend. Indeed, Woosnam is coming home in positive spirits as his stroke play victory in Poland was his first for over a decade, after winning the PGA Championship in 1997.
Mcilroy Ready For Ryder Cup By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Irishman, Rory McIlroy, has put his disappointment to the back of his mind from Dubai as he will be representing Ireland in the Ryder cup. He will be teaming up with Ryder cup star Graeme McDowell.
The youngster missed out on the race to Dubai to Lee Westwood as he had an unstoppable end of season form. He won the Dubai World championships and topped the Order of Merit. McIlroy did his best to fight him off the tournaments with sub rounds of 70.
Selecting The Correct Type Of Golf Ball By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Despite their similarities all golf balls are not manufactured to identical specifications; there are in fact some 4,900 and counting patents in existence of which a majority were registered in the past decade.
A golf balls overall appearance may not have changed in that time but we can vouch that any golf ball manufacturer like Srixon, Callaway and Nike have spent millions of dollars and invested huge amounts of time in research and development - in fact a golf ball is quite lit ... Tags:junior golf clubs, golf clubs, junior golf equipment, junior golf sets, golf, clubs, golf equipment, junior
New Initiative To Preserve Municipal Courses By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Successful corporate lawyer Dan Bergman, who is a fanatic for the old-school charm of municipal and public golf courses, has set up a new foundation called 'Keep it Classic' to help preserve their existence across America. He adores their eccentricity combined with the "everyone is welcome" attitude to membership. In short, the fact that they are far from idyllic is the crux of their appeal.
Callaway Golf Report Q1 Growth By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Callaway Golf have posted record Q1 net sales but is expecting to deliver at the lower end of its original forecast for 2008 due to vast uncertainty regarding the world economy.
International markets which account for up to 50% of the manufacturer's revenue are said to be the main reasons for its outstanding performance in a difficult environment.
Golf Tournament Results - 6th October To 12th October 2008 By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Dustin Johnson's win at the Atunyote Golf Club signified the third win by a rookie on the Tour this season. Johnson beat Australian Robert Allen by one shot to record his first PGA Tour victory - finishing on 9-under 279 to receive $1.08-million. Johnson played TaylorMade golf clubs including: TaylorMade Tour Burner driver with a Titleist 909F3 fairway wood and TaylorMade Rescue TP hybrid (21-degree).
There will be 47 players from the European Tour in action at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove in Arizona from February 25 to March 1 including Swedens Henrik Stenson who won the competition two years ago.
Stenson, who uses a Callaway FT-3 driver, beat Geoff Ogilvy of Australia by 2 and 1 in a thrilling 2007 final at The Gallery Golf Clubs.
Kim Has Royal Seal Of Approval By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Anthony Kim's game received the royal seal of approval today when he lined up alongside the King of Malaysia in the Maybank Malaysian Open Pro-Am.
Kim was partnered with His Royal Highness Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin and exciting young American soon overcame his early nerves to share jokes with the King at the Saujana Golf and Country Club.
"I really didn't know I was going to be playing with the King and it was quite an honour," said Kim.
Beginner Golf Club Sets - Get The Basics By: Glenn Ellis | - Beginning the Game of Golf can become very expensive. Just go to any sports equipment retailer and start tallying up the Driver, Woods, Irons and/or Hybrids, Putter, and of course a Golf Bag. These are just a few of the essentials it takes to start playing the great Game of Golf. We won't even discuss Shoes, Balls, Tees, Gloves, and various other goodies we Golfers keep in our Golf Bags.
Nike - The Victory Red Irons By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Nike have always been one of the leading brand names for golf equipment and over the past four months they have proved just that by their professional tour. It has had numerous wins with their new clubs and look to be one of the leading brands for the 2009 season.
Selecting The Correct Irons For Your Short Game By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Regardless of the handicap and style of the player - selecting a set of irons is a personal choice and there is no doubt that irons are the most essential part of any player's golf arsenal. The capacity to adapt your iron shots to the style is what truly defines your game and will lower your handicap. The ability to hit long, straight distances with a driver is one thing, but unless you can find an optimal position on the green through iron play, the rest is in vain.
Pavin Named Us Ryder Cup Captain By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Corey Pavin has been named as the United States captain for the Ryder Cup for 2010. The 2010 contest will be held at Celtic Manor in Wales.
The tournament is one of the main competitions which professionals want to play in due to the United States and Europe rivalry. The competition first took place in 1927 and since has been the tournament to play in.
The new board's main role will be to offer guidance pertaining to all Cleveland Golf/Srixon brands and will offer advice on a range of topics including product development, distribution, merchandising, promotional, as well as general marketing issues.
Star Golfers Have Sneak Preview Of Courses By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Darren Clarke, Sergio Garcia, Robert Karlsson, Martin Kaymer and Justin Rose have been given a sneak preview of one of the world's most spectacular new golf courses.
The quintet along with three-times United Arab Emirates champion Khalid Yousuf played the last four holes of the Greg Norman-designed course at Jumeirah Golf estates which will stage the European Tour International Schedule end-of-season tournament, the Dubai World Championship from November 19 to 22.
Scott Attempts Hat-trick Of Wins By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Australian Adam Scott will be attempting to complete a hat-trick of wins in the Commercialbank Qatar Masters when the tournament gets underway at Doha Golf Club on Thursday January 22.
Scott, the defending champion, has a 100 per cent record in the event having first won the tournament, which is presented by Dolphin Energy, on his debut seven years ago.
Danny Lee Is Youngest Ever Winner By: Sarfaraz Khan | - New Zealand amateur Danny Lee became the youngest-ever winner of a European Tour tournament when he secured a one stroke victory in the Johnnie Walker Classic at the Vines Golf and Country Club in Perth, Australia.
The 18-year-old carded a closing five under par 67 to finish on 17 under, one shot ahead of Ross McGowan of England, Hiroyuki Fujita of Japan and Chile's Felipe Aguilar.
Hoey And Mcdowell Backed The Challenge Of Ireland By: Sarfaraz Khan | - European Tour champions and former Walker Cup team-mates Michael Hoey and Graeme McDowell have backed the Challenge of Ireland which will be played at the Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort in Ireland in June.
Ryder Cup player McDowell, who uses Stuburt shoes, has four European Tour titles to his name while former Amateur champion Hoey, who made his long-awaited breakthrough at the Estoril Open de Portugal at the start of the month when he broke Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano's unb ... Tags:junior golf clubs, golf clubs, junior golf equipment, junior golf sets, golf, clubs, golf equipment, junior
Padraig Harrington Back On Form By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Padraig Harrington had not had the best start to his career. He is in desperate need to get back up to his high standards at the French Open ready for his defence at Turnberry.
Harrington has been on bad form recently as he has missed his last four cuts. He has recently made changes to his swing.
"If I am going to play well in the Open it has got to start now," said Harrington ahead of the tournament in Paris, which starts on Thursday.
Unknown Wins Star Studded European Open By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Christian Cevaer, the World Number 449 and without a top 30 finish in his last 15 tournaments, overcame a star-studded field to win The European Open in Kent
The Frenchman, who uses a TaylorMade R9 driver, TaylorMade rescue wood and TaylorMade Monza spider putter, had only won one previous tournament on the European Tour, back in 2004 when he won the Open de Espana
Senior Flex Golf Set Or Getting A Golf Set To Fit A Senior Player By: Mike Blair | - There's a lot to be grateful for when you become a senior golfer. Number one, you're on the right side of the grass and still playing. And you're probably playing more often. You may feel frustrated when you find you can't bomb it as long as you used to. But if as a result you swing more within yourself, you will find you swing with more accuracy. A lot more of your drives will end up in the fairway.
Knock-off And Clone Sets Can Save You Money While Helping You Play Better By: Mike Blair | - OK, you want new clubs. Do you drop a big number and buy the name-brand set you see on the pro's bag, or do you save some bucks and buy the knock-off set? There are pros and cons to going either way. I'll present the argument for buying knock-offs.
But first, let's make an important distinction between perfectly legal knock-offs and clones, and that of illegal, counterfeit fakes. A knock-off might have a similar look and the performance traits of a name-brand club. But the l ... Tags:clone golf sets, knock-off golf clubs
Start Your Young Golfer On The Right Foot By: Mike Blair | - It can be great fun introducing a child to golf, and the fun can last a lifetime. Getting off to the right start and making it fun is important. Providing the youngster with age and size appropriate equipment is a big help in that regard. Here are a few simple principles to guide your purchase of that first set.
The child's height dictates the shaft length. There are a range of age-appropriate sets on the market, from kids' golf clubs, to junior sets, to teen golf sets up to adu ... Tags:junior golf buyers guide, youth golf sets,
Importance Of Flexibility In Golf And How To Improve It By: Sarfaraz Khan | - Golf has been discriminated against in the past as it is not a physically demanding sport. This is incorrect as golf is an athletic, physically demanding game. Flexibility, strength, balance, skill and coordination are all important factors when playing golf.
Fore! Golf Equipment Buying Guide - Avoid The Sandtraps! By: Bob Shanty | - Golf is a popular and relaxing sport, but to play the game well, you need the right golf equipment. This buying guide will take you through the different types of golf equipment available, from balls and bags to clubs and clothes.
