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Thinking of places to enjoy a golfing vacation adventure and go somewhere exotic

Consider Thailand as a Golf Vacation destination and you will never forget your experience and the adventure.

In this article I will be talking to you about Bangkok Golf Vacations in particular, although there are hundreds of golf courses throughout Thailand.

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The rules in golf are fairly simple if you already know them, however explaining them could take a while. If you are not very familiar with the basics, the first thing you would need to know would be the main objective of the game: you have to hit the ball at the start or at the tee into the hole for every section in the course’s 18 sections or 18 holes.

The hole is located on the green, which is a piece of short and well-maintained grass. Once you are already on the green, you need to use your putter, which is the club that has a slab-like end, instead of your other normal clubs.  Read the rest of this entry »

We all know that Golf is a game that’s difficulties can induce high levels of frustrations. So the one piece of advice we have is to make sure you have the right equipment. Don’t make it more difficult for yourself by using clubs that just don’t feel right.

Every golfer’s body and swing are unique to that individual and that’s what custom fitting is all about. Custom fitting golf clubs involves a quick self assessment of your game and several easy measurements. To custom fit your  golf clubs , the following information is needed:

•    Your gender (male or female)

•    Your height in your stockings or socks

•    The distance from your wrist (where it bends) to the floor (without shoes)

•    What club you use at the 135 meter marker

•    Handicap, age, swing speed

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By Andre Sanchez

You might think that to eliminate lower body movement in golf is somewhat of an anachronism to good golfers, yet instability in the lower body can lead to a loss of control in the muscles of the lower back, the hips and the knees. Your lower body is the base from which your most powerful shots are made, and you don’t want it wobbling about!

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By John Hartley

Part One: How to Stand

Some pros are good at teaching, others are not. The problem is that professional golfers are real athletes, and are usually ‘naturals’. In other words, they know what to do, but not necessarily how they do it, let alone how to tell you what to do. Don’t get me wrong: some pros are brilliant teachers, and these are usually people who are not winning a fortune on the Tour. They have learned to teach.

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By Dottson Bando

With the wide array of spectacular scenery and gorgeous weather, Jamaica golf is the perfect relaxation activity for your vacation. There are only about twelve courses to choose from but you’ll be kept entertained by the wide variety. The fact is, each course has distinctive qualities… and each course has its own unique character which will provide you with many memorable experiences.

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By Jim Kesel

The Miami Florida area literally has over 100 golf courses that will challenge your skills many are considered world class. What describes a perfect golf vacation package? One that satisfies the enthusiasm and excitement of any golfer, may it be an amateur or a professional. Of course one of the best features of any golf vacation is knowing that the weather will be sunny and warm. First class accommodations and nearby tourist attractions will also make it a memorable one. Where can you find these great golf vacation features? Well you should look at one of the many Miami Golf Packages that are available.

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By Peter Cranford

Golf Improvement is a process, leading to a skill, that can be achieved in many ways.

Most skills in life, that we aim to develop or improve have already been researched and developed by others. This is especially true of golf. A great deal of time can he saved if we absorb what is already ‘pretty well known about the game of golf.

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By Peter S. Mason

Golfing is a fun and challenging game for anyone that decides to participate. Some feel it is a game that is easy to learn, while others say it’s a time-consuming challenge to master the game of golf. The one thing they will probably all agree on is that your golf stance can make or break your game. A good golf stance is important for a good golf game.

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By John Davenport

Putting has been called as the most individualized of all golf strokes and there is no specific right or wrong way to putt. However, a quick analysis of some of the most successful putters on the circuit will show that they share certain characteristics in common. Young golfers can follow these traits and develop their own successful putting stroke. Here, continuous and regular practice plays an important part and is the key to become a successful putter. On average putting accounts for more than 40% of all strokes on the golf course. Therefore a significant part of your practice time should be devoted to putting. Practice basic golf putting drills regularly and you will soon be putting confidently.

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