Nava S


I manufacture a product that has been well received by tournament sponsors and I would like to broaden my reach to these sponsors and anyone that purchases merchandise (tee prizes/give aways) for golf tournaments. What is the best way to obtain e-mail addresses for tournament organizers?

Jonty Driver




Technology drives the world today in most walks of life and golf equipment is no exception. Over the last few years two of the most important products in the sport: golf clubs and golf clothing have developed dramatically.

The dynamic of golf woods, golf irons and golf putters in the average golf bag have changed radically. Their looks mark a major drive to get weight lower and further behind the club face. Golf drivers in particular have developed fast over the last three years and are now offered in traditional as well as square and triangular head shapes. Developments accelerated by the use of internal computer aided design software.

The first square golf drivers to appear on the market was marketed by Callaway Golf – the 460cc FT-I. It positioned weight to the extreme corners of the square club head in order to raise the MOI – Moment Of Inertia. This in turn maximized the resistance to both horizontal and vertical twisting providing far greater forgiveness to off center shots. Since their launch many other brands have used similar principles include Nike Golf, Ram Golf and The Masters Golf Company. These offer major benefits particularly to mid to high handicap golfers.

Triangular shaped golf driver heads have also burst into golf equipment reviews. This design enables weight to be positioned as far away from the face as practical. This lowers the centre of gravity, optimizing the launch angle and once again increases the MOI for greater distance and forgiveness. A feature that is ideal for all golfers, making it easier to improve distance yet still maintain control. A typical example of this golf driver is Titleist’s 907D1.

Moveable weight technology has featured recently in golf driver design too. Both TaylorMade with their r7 Superquad and more recently Mizuno’s MP600 offer products where weight can de moved around the club head. This enabling it to be customised to individuals’ preferred golf ball flight. Golfers that hook shots should position more weight towards the toe, while golfers that slice should position it more towards the heel.

If you want more golf equipment technology advances in your driver then look out for Callaway’s interchangeable shafts that are new for 2008!

If these changes to golf equipment aren’t enough then take a look at the changes in golf clothing. Not so long ago when golfers went out to play they would probably be dress in their every day casual wear. Not any longer – brands like Ashworth, Galvin Green and The Masters Golf Company have introduced ranges of technical golf clothing to ensure that rounds are played in optimal conditions. If you feel good then you play good!

Two of the overriding principles in their systems approach to golf clothing are the use of man-made fibers and layering. On the one hand synthetic fibers, unlike traditional cotton, do not absorb moisture encouraging it to be freely passed into the atmosphere rather than hang around the body in the form of damp or clammy garments. On the other hand, layering helps to trap air that is an excellent insulator helping to keep the body warm.

These principles have lead to the use of three types of clothing. The first, worn closest to the skin are often known as base layers. Their task is to wick moisture away from the golfer’s skin as quickly as possible to avoid it cooling and creating discomfort. Typical of these are Galvin Green’s SkinTight range. These are manufactured from a bacteriostatic material that maintain the body’s natural bacteria level, but eliminates odor, providing incredible fresh dry comfort at all times. For information on technology go to golf equipment

Anthony M


I just started golfing this year. I have pretty much learned most on my own by watching videos and practicing. I took a golf class in college with the hopes of learning about the game, but when I got to the class there wasn’t even an instructor. The class consisted of just going to a gym and hitting balls into a net for 30 minutes.

VJ


How is this decided considering that no two golf courses are alike?

Thanks in advance for your answers.
Thanks Jason. But there are 2 parts to my question. How is the toughness decided (Is it just based on the bunkers, trees and water or also the terrain and weather)?

Just to make my first question clearer: Is it just the yardage (how far a golfer can hit) that determines the par?

Mike Pedersen




A squat for golf swing power is a simple exercise and technique that will increase your distance with every club and greatly improve your stability. The squat is an excellent exercise for the lower body, and you don’t need a fancy gym or equipment to do it. Doing this simple exercise a couple of times a day will produce amazing results.

Your lower body plays a critical role in your power and stability. The legs are the foundation to your golf swing. If your legs are weak, your foundation is weak. This makes for an unstable swing that results in golf swing faults and mishits.

The squat can be done many different ways, but one that I have the older golfer do is a “sit and stand” in a chair. That’s a basic squat that can be done anywhere. Your home, office or even in a hotel while you’re traveling.

You can also grab a single dumbbell and hold it with both hands between your legs and perform a squat. Holding a dumbbell in each hand and holding them on the outside of your hips and squatting is yet another way to do it.

The squat for your golf swing is a perfect example of a simple exercise that will show results on the course quickly. The more power and stability you can produce from your legs the better your swing will be.

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dave


I am on the golf team in high school? And I am doing baseball in gym? But I don’t want to mess up my golf swing?

Does anyone know?

James B


Am planning on traveling this summer to a number of different areas, and would like to have a resource to help me find the best golf courses in a general area that are open to the public

Holographer


They invested way too much with one man.

If you look at the income-generation and TV revenues of tournaments with Tiger Woods, they are up to 66% higher than tournaments without Tiger Woods.

That is an enormous gap that was not seen before the late 90’s.

Why hasn’t professional golf built up other stars and personalities who have similar popularity to Tiger Woods? Why has pro golf simply dumped all of its publicity resources onto Tiger, and let the other guys go unnoticed?

This would protect them from downturns when Tiger isn’t on the course.

DMBLVR


My boyfriend is the best man at his sister’s wedding. It is outside at a golf club. What should i wear as his girlfriend attending with him? also, any ideas for the rehersal dinner the night before?

Grand Rapids E


I know a golf ball will lose distance at sea level versus an inland course. Is there a percentage loss at sea level versus lets say a golf ball hit at a course that is 1000 ft above sea level. Is that 2% 4% 6%? Anyone know the percentage loss?