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Howsoever insignificant it may seem, the weekend golfer needs to remember that some sort of strategy has to be employed while playing golf. Some of these observations, inspections and reactions should become automatic with time but for a beginner they require some effort and conscious planning.

On the tee, you have the option of teeing your ball anywhere between, but not forward of, the markers. Don’t forget that you can tee it a maximum of two club-lengths behind the line of the markers. Look around before teeing as almost every hole has more trouble on one side of the fairway than on the other. This trouble may be obvious, subtle or hidden.

Whatever the golf hole’s trouble may be, make it a rule to tee up your ball on the same side of the teeing ground as the trouble lies and shoot away from it. This way, you will at least start your shot away from the danger zone. This will help ensure that the ball does not land deep into the trouble even if you slice badly from the correct side. Chances are that you might hit the ball across the fairway and into the rough on the opposite side, but then you have been caught by the lesser of the two evils, and the advantage is still yours.

Take advantage of any unevenness of the ground, if there is any to be taken. Often there are little depressions on a tee. If there are in the area you choose, tee your ball on the forward edge of one to get a slightly uphill lie, which is an easier position to play from. Check and remove any obstructions behind the ball, such as broken tees, which could deflect the club as it is brought back. In addition, the movement of loose, dead grass may distract you.

Make sure that your feet are on level ground and that there is nothing under them to bother you, like a stick or a small stone or a clod of mud. Be sure that your feet aren’t resting on muddy ground or loose earth on which they might slip.

Most short (par 3) holes are played with an iron. When you play them, use a wooden tee. This is the only chance you ever get for a perfect lie for an iron, and you should take advantage of it. Keep in mind though that a higher tee will take distance off the shot.

One of the great and variable hazards of golf is the wind and needs to be handled to one’s advantage as even a slight breeze can cut off a considerable distance from your shot. When playing against the wind, the ball should be kept as low as possible, so as to minimize the effect of the wind. To keep the ball low, play it back farther than normal, toward the center line and between the feet, if it is the tee shot, or back farther for a pitching iron. Keep more weight on the left leg than normal, and try to have your hands ahead of the ball at impact. It is also advisable when taking shots against the wind to use one club stronger than you would use in still air, grip it shorter, and use a shorter, but firmer swing.

When the wind is behind you, you should get the ball up so the movement of air can exert a greater and longer effect. Most of these alterations should be reversed when the wind is with you. Use normal weight movement and hand action, however, since fooling with them is too dangerous.

Playing in a crosswind from the tee, the ball should be played from the same side the wind is blowing from and played for the windward side of the fairway. This way, you are letting the wind help the ball just a little, instead of fighting it, as you would be if you started the ball even slightly against it. You will face some conflict if there’s trouble on one side of the fairway, and the wind is coming from the other. When you find yourself in this dilemma, let the trouble be the determining factor.

The simple thing to remember is that every round of golf has its own challenges and obstacles that you will face. By learning to adjust your game, even if ever so slightly, you will help put yourself in a better position to hit better shots and score lower despite the conditions.

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You won’t believe how easy it is to find online golf equipment. We lead busy lives these days, and it can be an inconvenience at times to have to go from store to store to find what we need at prices we are willing to pay. It doesn’t have to be that way as there is a huge market for online golf equipment. You won’t have to look for parking, buy expensive things from salespeople who work for commissions or wait in line to make your payment.

Whether you are looking to buy, sell, trade or just want information, this is an ideal resource for online golf equipment. You will find that prices are lower than you would expect to pay. This is not because you get less quality. Suppliers can lower their prices now that they don’t have to pay sales people. You can find equipment that is new or used, and have it shipped right to your door.

For all of your golf equipment needs including new, used, brand name or custom golf equipment, there is a website to buy golf equipment at the touch of your keyboard to help you. With golf, having the right equipment is very important, and choosing the right clubs can take a lot of research and time. Time is one thing we can all use more of, with online golf equipment, you can spend more of it on the course instead of at the mall.

Online golf equipment means you can buy, sell or trade equipment at anytime you like. There are no more time limitations. It’s like having a 24hour superstore that is open all the time, including all major holidays. Convenience is the one most important advantage that online shoppers share.

Dean Cecere is author, avid golfer and owner of “Golf-Equipment-Accessories.com”

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If I lined up 100 golfers and asked them to raise their hands if they want to hit the ball farther. What do you think? 60%? 70%? 80% I’ll bet even more than that, but I can tell you increasing golf swing speed will help.

The never-ending pursuit to hit it LONG!

Golfers will pay any amount of money in hopes for an extra 10-20 yards, but the question to ask is…are they getting that extra yardage? What means are they using? Is it a golf training aid? A golf fitness program? Or maybe just spinach in the morning?

Increase Your Golf Swing Speed

You’ve seen the training aids on the television promising rapid increases in your golf swing speed. In fact, some say their aids will increase your swing speed up to 10 mph! That’s huge…if that were really the case! But we know it’s not! If you were to work on your swing mechanics, golf specific strength and flexibility, and improve swing speed, you could definitely see an increase of 5-8 mph!

This increase can mean anywhere from 10 to 30 yards on your drives! That’s significant! Enough to go to the 19th hole with a big ol smile on your face from ear-to-ear! The only thing to keep in mind is conistency. Pick an approach and do it regularly! I mean schedule it out and make an appointment with yourself. This is a very effective way to stick to a regiment and get the full benefit from it!

I am a huge proponent to total golf training and not just one aspect. What I mean by this…is working on your body, working on your swing, and using a golf swing speed training aid.

This is a wicked combination and one that will give you the best results that will last long-term!

About The Author: Mike Pedersen is the founder of 8 golf improvement websites, including his new golf swing training aid review site. For more information on effective golf swing speed training aids, go to his site at http://www.golfswingtrainingaid.com.

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