NikeGolf’s Victory Red Irons

photo credit: mandj98   For 2009 NikeGolf, in conjunction with Tiger Woods, has introduced the Victory Red line of irons.  The Victory Red irons are available in three models, forged, forged with split cavity, and full cavity.  Each model exhibits a thin top-line.  Two models, the split cavity and the full cavity feature a slightly wider sole width.

The Victory Red irons combine good looks, perfect feel and the kind of performance that will make you love these clubs.  Specially designed to the specs of one of golf’s greatest players, Tiger Woods.  The new irons are the result of his years of experience and his vast knowledge of the game.  Learn more about this remarkable new line of clubs at www.NikeGolf.com.  They are worth a peek!

Dean Martin

photo credit: Mori Claudia   “The king of cool,” as he was known to his friends, was one of the best golfers among Las Vegas celebrities.  To his children, the legendary crooner was “just a laid back golfer who cherished family life.”

“Sometimes Uncle Frank (Sinatra) would walk through the door but dad was just a golfer at heart,” Martin’s daughter said.  “Dad was really ordinary, he was not the movie-star type.” 

Martin’s daughter said that a typical day for her dad was an “early round of golf, an afternoon of gin-the card game-dinner with the family and television in the evening.”

Dean Martin made several appearances on the popular television series Shells Wonderful World of Golf.  During a match against Sam Snead, Martin was beaten by one shot.  Maybe the “king of cool” missed his calling.

Re-gripping Your Own Clubs

photo credit: andrea.pacelli   To re-grip your golf clubs you will need the following:  new grips, bench vice,  rubber shaft holder, double sided grip tape, scissors, grip tape scraper, utility knife, grip solvent, container to catch solvent and a rag.

The steps to remove your grips are as follows: Remove the old grips and grip tape, clean off all residue, apply new grip tape, apply solvent to new grip and grip tape, push new grip over grip tape and check alignment.

Make sure that you choose grips that are the right size for your hands.  Grips come in all sizes so choosing the proper grip, prior to installation, is very important.

Re-gripping may not be for everyone.  It is not difficult, however it can be time consuming.  The effort may well be worth the savings derived from doing the job yourself.  For more information on re gripping go to www.about.com/golf.

Check Your Specs

photo credit: Homayon Zeary   The hardest club to use in anyone’s bag, is the driver.  To give yourself the best opportunity to improve your drives here are some helpful tips: To improve accuracy, check your shaft length and flex.  A shorter shaft means more accuracy.  Too much or too little flex can work against you.  To improve distance, try a longer shaft and more loft.  Loft increases spin and lift which adds distance.  To limit a slice, try an offset or “draw” head.  To control a draw/fade, adjust the lie angle.  To improve consistent contact, try a shorter shaft and check your stiffness and torque.

If you intend to improve your driving capabilities, make the adjustments that are required by going to a competent club fitting specialist.  You’ll be very glad you did.

Eagle Mountain Golf Club

photo credit: danperry.com   Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ has been awarded 4 1/2 stars by GOLF DIGEST and was included in it’s list of the top 50 public golf courses in America.  With Red Mountain as the backdrop, this is one course that will mesmerize you with stunning views of the surrounding Arizona landscape.

Near the community of Fountain Hills, Eagle Mountain will take your breath away and test your golfing skills with it’s sloping fairways and tee elevations.  This is no course for the faint of heart and certainly one that you would not necessarily want to play without the use of a cart.  The service is very friendly and the green fees are very reasonable.  For information go to www.eaglemtn.com or call 877 816-1818.

Driver or 3 Wood?

photo credit: eMaringolo   Everyone goes through erratic periods which seem to affect tee shots the most.  So when your driver deserts you then what?  You turn to your 3 Wood.

The 3 Wood has a shorter shaft and much more loft than a driver, although the clubface is not as large.  Even though you won’t hit it as far as a driver, you will maintain much more control. 

Many players feel that if they don’t use ”the big gun” (driver) off the tee they will lose out on that all important distance.  That may be true only if they hit big drives consistently, who does that? 

Next time, swallow your pride and start using your 3 Wood off the tee.  You may lose 30 yards but at least you will be in the middle of the fairway.

Underclubbing

photo credit: Ted Van Pelt   Nearly everyone has a “can do” attitude on the golf course and this is what gets most people in trouble.  Instead of using “enough club,” they use a club that just won’t get them to their target.  Keep in mind that approach shots that are short, find all the trouble.

Did you ever notice how most of the hazards on every hole are located in front of the green?  This means that If you don’t use enough club you are simply begging for trouble.  Try hitting “one extra club.”  If you hit it sweet, you’ll be on the back portion of the green.  If you miss-hit the shot you will be on the front portion of the green.  This is a win, win situation which can only mean one thing, lower scores and a lot more fun.

Heel or Toe?

photo credit: Ted Van Pelt   Short side-hill putts, can be some of the most difficult and unnerving shots you will be confronted with.  An old-timer back in Ohio gave me a good tip that really works.

If you are faced with a short, three or four foot putt, that breaks from right to left (for right-handers), try playing the ball closer to the toe of your putter.  For a three or four foot left to right putt, play the ball closer to the heel of your putter.  Doing this on both right and left breaking putts tends to counteract the break of the green.  Keep in mind that hitting putts like this require some serious practice. Don’t forget to play less break.

Play Vegas Baby

photo credit: essygie   A golf vacation in Las Vegas combines daytime fun on the links and evening excitement in Sin City.  Go to www.waltersgolf.com for some great golf vacations and bargain deals. 

Even though the Las Vegas strip has some of the most expensive courses in the nation, there are still some pretty good deals available through Walters Golf.  Course fees run as high as $500 per round but there still a few wonderful courses where you can play for far less. 

Desert Pines ($99.-$178.), has an abundance of pines and contoured greens, a real challenge.  Royal Links($125.-$269), is as close as you’re going to get to St. Andrews with very small greens and pot-hole bunkers.  Bali Hai ($195.-$320.), is known for being a shot-makers course.  For reservations call 888 427-6679.

Forced Swing

photo credit: mandj98   Most PGA Tour Players, if asked, would say that they swing at only about 80% to 85% of their potential.  The primary reason they don’t swing flat out is control.  Swinging at full capacity can only lead to inconsistency and much higher scores.  Remember, playing well evolves from good swing tempo.

The temptation is always there to “go for it,” and doing that means a forced shot; a forced shot usually means an errant shot.  Rather than swinging harder to make the green, reach for one more club and maintain your regular swing tempo. 

All this sounds quite elementary but most of us are guilty of over-swinging when there is really no need to do so.  Being macho by swinging too hard can do nothing more than increase your scores.

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