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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