When you have a golf club in your hands, do you feel like you want to wallop the living dimples off it? Yes well, you’re not alone in that respect, but hitting the poor little mite as hard as you can, doesn’t mean you’ll play better golf.

If you’re hoping to relieve some nervous tension, then swinging a golf club with everything you’ve got might just do it. On the other hand, if you want to play golf the way it should be played, then you’re going to have to exercise a little control.

Swinging a golf club too hard is one of the most common faults in the amateur game. Sure, a hearty swing might demonstrate you have the power [bully for you] but in golf, precision is the name of the game.

As a golfer, you need to stay relaxed throughout the swing, as this will help you swing smoothly and help contain your power. To reduce the strength of your swing even more, you should take up your stance with your feet slightly closer together.

You must keep your head still, since your center of gravity is absolutely crucial and your sense of balance stems from the ears, which are usually located on the side of your head. If you keep your feet in the same spot right the way through your swing, then your center of gravity will maintain that balance.

However, if your body moves, then it’s likely your head will move too and you’ll find it difficult to keep your focus on the ball. What’s more, this will shift your center of gravity.  So it’s vital that your feet stay planted and then when you connect with the ball, your weight transference will be moving in the right direction.

When you strike the ball accurately, it ought to feel smooth and easy. Therefore, conserving energy should be your main concern, since playing an 18-hole round of golf is definitely NOT just a walk in the park.

So remember, when you’re about to make contact with the ball try not to stiffen up, because if your muscles tense, then your stability goes. In order to make proper contact with the ball, the club head should follow the same arc through your backswing and your downswing, unless of course you happen to be Jim Furyk. (more…)

There are many job possibilities for you to find in the golf industry.  If you have a love of golf and want to work closely with the industry, it’s easy to find a job that involves golf every single day.  For some people, working in the golf industry is a dream job.  What kinds of positions are available? (more…)

Like other people, many golfers require corrective lenses in order to see clearly. In golf, like most sports, good vision ensures the best performance. So for the lowest score you must ensure your eyesight is top quality.

Many golfers wear specialized eyewear in order to improve their game. For example, some golfers prefer copper tinted lenses since they can enhance the contrast of a golf ball against the sky and also the green background of greens & fairways. However traditional glasses present many disadvantages to the golfer. Glasses can slip, fog up, or even fall off. They offer no side (peripheral) vision. And the frames can be distracting during a golf stroke.

A product available from Nike: Maxsight, is now available for golfers who want to get rid of their glasses and improve their golf game at the same time. The golf version enhances the red and green part of the visual spectrum. This makes it easier to see the ball & read the contour and details of the putting surface. These contacts also reduce glare from the sun and the contrast between shade and non-shade.

MaxSight Contacts are available at up to a 50% discount from 1-800-Contacts. Take advantage of a 1800Contacts coupon or LensWorld coupon and save extra when you order online.