Feature Stories
A positive from a negative: Mike Bender's Benderstik golf training aid
Anybody who watches TV golf regularly is inundated with commercials and infomercials about training aids and videos that promise to turn high-handicappers in low-handicap golfers. Truth is most of them are ineffective. But the Benderstik might be different. Mike Bailey has more on this new training device that could help improve your golf swing.
... full article »Home golf gym promises an 'Extra 20 Yards'
Does The Extra 20 Yards sound like a too-good-to-be-true infomercial? Well, this golf training machine, the brainchild of Scottish entrepreneur Graeme Alexander, might be simple and logical enough to do exactly what it claims. The machine uses a pulley and weights to condition all the golf muscles, but perhaps more important, encourage the proper sequence.
... full article »Before buying a new putter, you might want to consider the Putting T-Bar
Putting expert Rick Wright will tell you that developing a good putting stroke is the most important thing you can do if you want to take shots off your game on the greens. And his latest invention, the Putting T-Bar, might do just that. Does this training aid pass the test? Mike Bailey has a review.
... full article »Improve your putting skills with SKLZ putting aids
I was sent four of SKLZ's six putting aids to test, and after putting with these aids in my living room for a couple weeks, I took a golf trip to the Canadian Rockies to see if my stroke had improved. With my driver a little off all week, my putter saved my scorecard.
... full article »No Bananas golf club line improves your game from tee to green
A couple of years ago, veteran club-builder Bob Burns made a splash with his No Bananas driver. The flagship of the 2009 No Bananas line, designed to help the 80 percent of golfers who slice, is the 460cc No Bananas DAT driver. It's one heck of a golf club, Kiel Christianson writes.
... full article »A good golf swing is music to the ears with the Sonic Golf System-1
Sonic Golf System-1 - which essentially measures speed and rotation of the golf club and translates it into sound - can help you instill good rhythm in your golf swing, which is an important element, whether your tempo is fast, slow or in between.
... full article »LPGA fixture Donna Andrews continues her golf adventures at Pine Needles in North Carolina
Her transition has been fast and fearless, much like how Donna Andrews approached her LPGA golf career. Andrews has been the head instructor at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club since 2006. "I love teaching golf so much," she says. "I see the fun side of golf again."
... full article »Don't be intimidated by the basics of golf
One of the reasons that golf is such a great game is the etiquette that players show each other as well as the golf course. Ryder Cup histrionics aside, you won't see any serious golfer spike his ball after holing a long putt or trash-talking after a good drive. In a world full of Joe Horns and Terrell Owenses, the sportsmanship of golf is a breath of fresh air. This is a review of the basic golf etiquette that all golfers need to remember.
... full article »Going Deep! The Ultimate In Golf Confidence - Part 2
In his first golf tips article, Alan Edmunds explained what going deep with confidence was and how you should set down different layers of confidence so that it becomes thick and resilient. He also explained how this develops an inward sense of confidence that is with us all the time. Here, he outlines how to add more layers of confidence and explain what you can do when your golf confidence goes in the tank.
... full article »Some quick tips for improving golf flexibility
By now it is common knowledge that improving flexibility will enhance golf performance. There are numerous programs ("golf-specific flexibility," "yoga for golf,") available. The problem with many of these programs is they address only static flexibility, which is great if you have some serious muscle tightness. What they do not address is the issue of functional flexibility (the ability to move through all planes of motion/direction while maintaining muscular control).
... full article »Facts and fallacies of strength training for golf
Various aspects of golf training have expanded rapidly, but one area of development that has caught on somewhat slowly is golf-specific strength training. This specific need had not been addressed until very recently.
... full article »If Santa can't bring me a lower handicap, how about some of these golf gifts?
You have to admit: It's easy to shop for golfers. We golfers by nature love gadgets, love toys, love anything that gives us the excuse to talk about, read about, or daydream about our game.
... full article »Hamstrings can be the cause of other pain in your body
We know that the repetitive nature of the golf swing often causes lower back pain. It has been estimated that 80 percent of Americans, whether they are golfers or not, will experience back pain at some time in their lives. That's 80 percent of Americans! In my opinion, sedentary lifestyles, obesity and lack of regular physical exercise are major contributors to this astonishing statistic.
... full article »Tips on how to become the ageless golfer
It happens to all of us, even though we don't want to admit it. The reality is we all get older. Some of you may already know what I'm talking about and others may yet to have experience the phenomenon of aging.
... full article »Katherine Roberts: Flexibility on the fairways starting to take root
According to Time magazine, 20 million Americans practice yoga on a regular basis, and this ancient tradition continues to be the fastest-growing form of exercise in the world. This same trend is also showing up on fairways. Professional and amateur golfers are embracing yoga as a proven physical and mental regiment that benefits the golfer - on and off the course.
... full article »Increasing leg and back strength is critical to improving your golf game
It is wonderful to see athletes improving their performance through strength-training programs. However, strength training for golfers is only effective if it produces the desired results on the course. There are several key areas of the body in which increasing strength will help improve performance on the golf course.
... full article »Slow-Play: The Hidden Culprits
You have just finished a five-hour round at a high-profile resort course. You kept pace with the group ahead, and you were not holding anyone up. So why did it take so long? And why do you have a hazy feeling that paying so much for this "privilege" is a rip-off?
... full article »Don't brave lightning to save a game and end up a target yourself
It always seems to happen when you are having the round of your life. The sky darkens, the wind picks up and the thunder begins to roll across the golf course.
... full article »How different courses can improve your golf skills
Golf is an fulfilling and absorbing sport but, even so, there is a risk that you may become stale or bored if you do not change the place where you play. This makes golf different from other games, but the reason for this is the very nature of golf. To become a really good golf player, one needs to play according to the unique nature of every course, which in turn means that more than one course is ideal for the maximum development of your game.
... full article »Ask the expert: How to mix golf and murder
With Halloween just around the corner, it occurred to us that golf is replete with the potentially macabre. Take the terms "hook" and "slice," for example. In keeping with the season, we sought out golf murder-mystery writer Roberta Isleib, whose series of books include Six Strokes Under, A Buried Lie, Putt To Death, and Fairway to Heaven. A fifth novel set at the 2004 U.S. Women's Open is also in the works.
... full article »- PinemeadowGolf.com makes buying golf clubs much less complicated
- Pinemeadow Golf offers assistance on building golf clubs
- Disabled golfers fight for accessibility and acceptance
- She said: What women think of men on the golf course
- Golf goods and services filling niche markets
- Super size me: Driver debate rages
- The tall and short of it: It's your swing - not body type - that counts in golf
- Michigan's top instructors feel they are among the elite
- Are your clubs fit for you? Clubfitting is not just a luxury for golfers, its essential
- Tips on how to get your child started playing the game of golf
- Golf Digest Schools at The Golden Horseshoe: Revolutionizing The Golf Learning Curve
- Building a strong back
- Oh, those Rules of Golf: Separating myth and fact
- How to be an imperfect winner on the golf course
- Choosing the right golf ball: What kind should you be playing?
- She said: Playing golf with men
- Gearing up for the golf season
- The basics of golf clubs
- Exercises to help get more power in your golf swing
- Here are some things to consider when choosing a golf camp
- How to protect your back and improve your game
- Here are the junior events, tournaments that will get you noticed
- Who are the Pinemeadow Golf Staff Writers?
- Give the gift of golf
- Yoga for golfers: Move those hips!
- Golf Practice Centre at St. Andrews expanding
- Footwork is where everything starts
- Little love for the lefty golfers
- A test of metal (Or: knowing your golf clubs)
- The importance of balance and posture in the golf swing
- Oh, my aching shoulders; Stretches to help golfers with upper back pain
- Flexibility and golf fitness can keep your golf game hot during the cold months
