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12/16/2007

Tiger Wins Without Practice - What’s his secret?

Posted by Golftrainer @ 8:54 pm

Tiger does it again in grand fashion! Winning his very own Target World Challenge tournament without touching a club for more than 10 weeks!  What is Tigers secret? If he’s not practicing or playing, there’s only one thing left.  His BODY! He has prepared his body to perform like no other tour player ever has! How many professional athletes can take that much time off and still be at the top of their game? It was just amazing watching him this weekend.

12/10/2007

To Hit Long Drives You Need Golf Exercises

Posted by Golftrainer @ 4:52 pm

Every golfer wants long drives.  The only problem with that is many golfers are out of shape and inflexible and will not ever hit longer drives unless they incorporate long drive golf exercises into their golf improvement program. These exercises should involve rotation with resistance to get the most out of them.  Using dumbbells, exercise balls and tubing, you can do very simple golf exercises right in your home.

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12/2/2007

Become Flexible If You Want Longer Golf Drives

Posted by Golftrainer @ 6:35 am

Every golfer knows they should be stretching. Learning how to become more flexible is key! Diagnose your swing fault and create specific stretches to target these limitations. It might be your backswing, maybe your impact position, or maybe it’s a poor follow through. Either way, don’t delay. The sooner you start stretching the sooner you will become more flexible and see a dramatic improvement in your swing.

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11/9/2007

Tips On How To Swing A Golf Club

Posted by Golftrainer @ 4:31 pm

Beginning golfers are on the search for how to swing a golf club properly.  It can get overwhelming between golf magazines, the golf channel, golf tips from your buddies and the millions of golf websites on the net. If you want to learn how to swing a club correctly, just watch this video and you’ll be well on your way.  Golf swing instruction couldn’t get any simpler.

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11/4/2007

The Secret To Stretching Exercises Specific For Golf

Posted by Golftrainer @ 4:34 pm

Most amatuer golfers are tight. They know it but aren’t doing anything about it.  The key is to implement stretching exercises specific for golf. This type of exercise should be very similar to your golf swing.  Break your swing into phases and there…you will discover many benefitial stretches.

If you want to find out more about effecting golf stretching techniques, you can do so at Golf-Trainer.com today!

Filed under: Golf, Let's Talk Golf

11/3/2007

Who Really Invented The Game Of Golf

Posted by Golftrainer @ 6:46 pm

There are many, many stories on who invented golf, but looking into it a little deeper, it points to the Netherlands back in the 17th century.  Other accounts of games that were similar can go back as far as the 11th century, but in the late 1700’s, there was a formal game of golf being played in the Netherlands.

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10/25/2007

Impress Your Buddies With Personalized Golf Balls

Posted by Golftrainer @ 9:34 am

The next time you play with your golf buddies, impress them with personalized golf balls. Have them engraved with your name or initials and they’ll all be envious they don’t have them.  If you really want to be a hero, get them as a personalized golf gift for them.  They’ll be blown away at your generosity!

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10/16/2007

Golf Stretches Can Help Your Bad Back

Posted by Golftrainer @ 4:56 pm

If you play golf, you have experienced back pain at one point or another. Is this safe to say? If so, what are you doing to correct this situation? Most golfers don’t do anything! They just keep hacking golf balls at the range and on the course.

Doing a golf stretch for a bad back is a must! This is one of the most effective ways to relieve pain and prevent future stress to your lower back. Simple stretches targeting your lower back is all you need. Read more golf stretching information today!

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10/11/2007

Do You Stack And Tilt In Your Golf Swing?

Posted by Golftrainer @ 4:56 pm

There seems to be a new golf swing method gaining popularity.  It’s called the Stack And Tilt Golf Swing! One of the more successful players on tour this year is a proponent of it.  Aaron Baddeley is using this technique to make a lot of money on tour this year. It is quite a bit different than the conventional golf swing method; and would not work for certain golfers.

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9/25/2007

Simple Golf Exercise Tip For More Yards

Posted by Golftrainer @ 7:44 am

The secret to longer drives is a stronger body specific to golf.  A simple golf exercise tip can make all the difference. Strengthening a phase of your golf swing with resistance will improve the power of that phase.  This is the missing link to longer drives!

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9/19/2007

Learn Why Golfers Don’t Improve

Posted by Golftrainer @ 10:09 pm

Golfers struggle with their games nonstop.  It’s a different game everytime you play.  What are the reasons why golfers don’t improve? Is it there “on course” choices? Meaning club selection, playing the elements, experience with that particular shot? Or is it lack of physical preparation.  Taking a broken body to the course and expecting for it to perform like a thoroughbred. 

Read more golf tips for beginners.

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9/17/2007

Get Better At Golf Bunker Play

Posted by Golftrainer @ 2:00 pm

For most amateur golfers, getting in a bunker is pure hell!  Just tack on the strokes right? You can improve your golf bunker play quickly and easily with the proper instruction.  All it takes is a little knowledge and you’ll be dangerous. You’ll easily save 2-3 strokes per round.  That handicap will start dropping immediately!

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9/16/2007

Zack Johnson Shoots 60 Still 3 Shots Behind

Posted by Golftrainer @ 9:29 am

Zach Johnson flirted with the magic 59 number, but a bunker on the 18th kept him from. The amazing thing is he is still 3 shots behind Tiger going into Sunday at the East Lake Golf Club. My money has been on Tiger to win since last week.  I also predicted Phil Michelson wouldn’t be top 5.  Will I be right?

9/12/2007

Do Golf Instruction Books Really Work

Posted by Golftrainer @ 1:46 pm

Golfers are always looking for the magic bullet!  Golf instruction books are their hope!  A new one comes out every month or so, so why not give that one a try right?  The problem is…are they helping your game?  Are you playing better?  Many of the books are written by the top teachers who only work the top players in the world. Do you think they can speak to the average hacker? Maybe, maybe not!

Filed under: Let's Talk Golf

8/27/2007

Shopping For Golf Gifts For The Holidays

Posted by Golftrainer @ 1:09 pm

Christmas is right around the corner!  For many of you, shopping for golf gifts now…will take the heat off and you’ll make better choices since you are under no pressure.  Buying gifts for golfers in the last minute is nerve-wracking and usually not good product choices.

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Stricker Wins Barclays

Posted by Golftrainer @ 11:41 am

It was fantastic to see Steve Stricker win the Barclays, which was his first since 2001! It is well-deserved as he has fought to get his swing and game back. With many emotional roller coasters, he’s back! Good for your Steve!

8/17/2007

Losing Weight Just Became Easier For Golfers

Posted by Golftrainer @ 6:23 am

If you’re like the majority of golfers on the course, you could stand to lose a few.  Am I right?  If so, I’ll be you’ve tried dieting, starvation or maybe deprivation.  Did they work?  They don’t work!  If they did you’d still be doing them!  What you need is a simple guide to golfers weight loss! Simple tips and advice from a professional to get results!  It’s MUCH easier to lose fat than you think!

Make More Putts - Use A DVD Right In Your Home

Posted by Golftrainer @ 6:19 am

Putting can be SO frustrating!  Get to the green in regulation…then three putt!  The ONLY way to imrove this is practice.  Implementing putting tips, strategies and advice from a credible source will greatly help.  Even using a golf putting dvd right in your home will help.  Do this and you’ll make more putts!

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8/14/2007

Hole In One Golf Gifts For Lasting Memories

Posted by Golftrainer @ 9:29 am

A hole in one for a golfer is once in a lifetime. To get a gift for this occassion is more than appropriate and can mean the world to the lucky golfer who got it. A hole in one golf plaque is an idea for this type of gift. Having an engraving with the golfers name, course, hole number and club used is necessary for such a plaque.

Read more hole in one golf gifts information!

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Tiger Wins 13th Major

Posted by Golftrainer @ 5:59 am

Tiger seemed totally in control in winning his 13th major at the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills.  In the middle of the last round he made it a little interesting but then got back on track to win it comfortably.