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How to Hit The Ball Further

Half Price Golf Clubs — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:53:12 +0000

Watch below as to how to hit the golf ball further and control the swing.

Taylor Made Burner Review

Half Price Golf Clubs — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:17:49 +0000

Taylor Made Burners are made to launch the ball higher in your game with better trajectory no matter where you fall on the skilled level. There are two Burners made by Taylor Made and they are the Fairway Woods and the Rescue Hybrids. The two types are featuered below:

Burner Fairway Woods include the High Launch and the Tour Launch. The HIgh Launch has a 49 gram graphite shaft and an Arrow 2 Ultralite 44 gram grip. The Tour Launch has a 70 gram graphite shaft and a lite 44 gram grip. The Tour Launch models as better for those that have a higher skill and a higher swing speed as the High Launch is for the average speed swingers. Depending on your swing speed you will choose the club that is best for you accordingly.

Burner Rescue Hybrids also inlcude the High Launch and the Tour Launch. It has a 60 gram graphite shaft and Arrow 2 unltra-light 47 gram grip. The Tour Launch has a 85 graphite shaft and a 52 gram grip. Your swing speed would come into play here as well.

The Taylor Made Burners typically rannge between $219-$249 but you can find them at a discount at our discount golf club store.

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Golf Is Good For Your Health

Half Price Golf Clubs — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:14:01 +0000

Besides being one of the most popular sports played across the world, golf can actually be good for your health. Depending on how you play and whether you choose a golf cart to get around the course or not playing golf can be great exercise. Walking is the best form of exercise for most people. It does not put too much pressure on your knees as running would and it allows effective breathing for the heart rate increase that occurs as you walk from hole to hole. Walking a full 18 hole golf course is equivalent to 40-50% of 30 minutes of aerobic exercise.

Not only can walking the course be good for your health but it can be good for your game. As you walk from tee to tee you will get a better feel for the golf course such as where the hills are and the overall distance. If you take in your surroundings you might also be more relaxed and get some fresh air which could help your concentration. Walking the course will allow time to rid any frustrations that could be built up form the hole before.

Knowing this you can enjoy your golf game even more than you did before.

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How A Titleist is Made and Why

Half Price Golf Clubs — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:42:39 +0000

This video will detail how a Titleist is made. Check out why they make golf clubs and how they make them some of the best in the world.

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When To Upgrade to Custom Golf Clubs

Half Price Golf Clubs — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:02:42 +0000

Is it time for a set of custom golf clubs and if so how would you know? If you have reached a plateau with your current clubs and feeling more experienced and skilled it could be time. A sign would be that you are feeling that you could play a better game if your equipment was better. If you are using low quality non-custom clubs and you feel this way, you probably should just upgrade to quality non-custom clubs, but if you are already using top quality clubs, than it might be time to try some custom ones.

Another way to tell is to remember back to how you upgraded as your skill progressed from the regular beginner clubs to the pro-like clubs you have today. Upgrades are normal and consistent in the game of golf.

Finally you will need to be ready for the commitment and investment that custom golf clubs will bring on. They can be quite expensive and they need to be fitted correctly. Make sure you take this step with caution and if you have made the decision that you are ready to upgrade – go for it! (as Nike would say)

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Ryder Cup Won By US Rookies

Half Price Golf Clubs — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:24:30 +0000

It has been nine years since the US won a Ryder cup and this past week Team USA took it back and how was it won, you may ask? It was won by the rookies. This shows that you should never count out a team when you have guys with heart and determination as time will show over and over again.

The Ryder cup held at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville Kentucky was center stage last week as the US team which was underdogs upped their opponents, and the expected winners, the British. Six newbies to the team were the deciding factor and led by Paul Azinger they made what has not been done since 1999 a possibility. Although close, the US took the cup and they did it without Tiger Woods who did not play due to injury, and although Garcia, Westwood, and Harrington were there neither won a match the whole week.

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Ping Golf Club Review

Half Price Golf Clubs — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:45:18 +0000

Thought we would review the Ping G10 Golf Club for you today. The G10 Draw golf club would probably get a rating of 7 out of 10 for us as it is a good club with the following benefits:

It has a comfortable grip
The head of the G10 direct well at destination
Club is sturdy and at the same time feels light so it is easy to handle
The normal flight of the ball is directly down the middle
When not hit correctly, the slice is not as much as expected but fade a little on the the right side of the fairway
Has a nice sound as it is not as loud as some other clubs when hit almost perfectly

There are some points on the Ping Draw and if you are interested in finding one at a discount visit the ping section and you will be able to search out the G10 Draw and find one at a great deal.

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How to Find Discount Golf Clubs

Half Price Golf Clubs — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:34:30 +0000

Golf clubs can be very expensive and if you are an avid golfer you probably already know that. There are ways to buy good used clubs or even wholesale clubs if you know where to look and what you are looking for. So how do you do this and what is the best way to find discount golf clubs.

In order to do so, it is important to know what you are looking for. Some ways to do your research is through the Internet, trade publications, and of course talking to the friends and colleagues you golf with. The Internet is a wealth of information and you can search in many ways to find what will best work for you. The Internet is also where you will probably find the best deal and the discount golf clubs you are looking for.

After doing your research, you will be prepared to know when to buy and at what price. Getting discount golf clubs today will help you stay on the green during budget times such as ones that most face today. After all, you need your golf time to de-stress and possibly even make business contacts. Make sure you can compete by checking out discount golf clubs and making smart purchases.

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Harrington Beats Garcia In Final Round of PGA

Half Price Golf Clubs — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:39:01 +0000

As you probably know, the PGA occurred this last weekend. This could have been missed in the sports pages based on the hype of the Olympics right now so we thought we would update you. Paddy Harrington wins the PGA and edged out Sergio Garcia in the final round. Watch how the 90th PGA Champion took the title in a close call.

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Quick Golf Tips to Improve Your Game

Half Price Golf Clubs — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:03:51 +0000

If you play golf and you are beating the others on the course you might not need these tips , but if you are looking for ways to improve your game then you should take note. There are some basic ideas and common sense tactics you can take to improve your game. They are:

Keep your head completely still as this will allow you a straight line and look at the ball and thus a better shot.
Relax your muscles which will help you with keeping the appropriate balance. Your muscles that propel the golf ball also are the same ones used as when you are twisting your body and thus swinging. Balance is very important to have a good game, so relax those muscles.
Maintain the head of your club in a straight line when making ball contact which will avoid slicing and potential other golf game hazzards.

These three things are easier said then done and takes focus but golf is about concentration. In order to have a good game you must concentrate and not be distracted. This is an obvious but extra tip on how to improve your game. If you have never tried either or all of these things before than you will see that they can make you a better golfer. If you have tried them, consider this another reminder of their importance.

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