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News, reviews, and tips for folks who can’t stop thinking about golf!

New Year’s Resolutions for Golfers

It’s that time again for golfers to make their New Year’s resolutions for next season. Here are some ideas to get you started:

For the New Golfers

  • Hit it straight: Slow down that swing, place those hands correctly, and hit the ball straight. There is no more satisfying thing in golf that watching the ball fly straight off the tee.
  • Temper, temper: Learn some self control when on the golf course. No one likes golfing with a club thrower.

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Great Golf Movies for a Snowy or Rainy Day

Some golf movies are inspiring and some are just silly, but most make pretty good entertainment for the whole family.

So the weather outside is preventing you from hitting the links and you have decided to take in a good golf movie to pass the time. Here is a list, in no particular order, of some of the better golf movies available on DVD right now. You can rent these movies or buy a copy for your own DVD libary at Amazon. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Gifts for Lady Golfers: Christmas On The Green

Don’t you want your lady love to show off her style on the fairway? Keep in mind that lady golfers love to accessorize and make a style statement at the same time.

If there is a lady golfer in your life, Christmas is no time to skimp on gifts. It’s a great time to get their golf gear in high fashion and throw out the old and usher in the new. Here’s how to help your special lady golf in style all year round.

  • Pink golf balls: There aren’t very many men that would use them but for many women they are essential golf items. Not only do the pink golf balls support breast cancer, they also look great and will have that lady in your life golfing a great game.
  • Wood warmers: Every golfer needs dry and warm woods to play that perfect game. With these handy, dandy wood warmers your clubs will be ready to go, rain or shine.
  • New fashion forward putter: Being stylish on the green will take no thought at all when you buy that golfer in your life a putter that matches her favorite color or golf outfit. She will feel confident and look great as she sinks that putt for victory.
  • Color coordinated glove: Just as her bag should match her putter and shoes so should her glove. Adding this to her golf line is a sure win indeed.
  • Utility Bag: Adding a bag with holders for keys, lipgloss, tees, and score card is a great gift. This way all that she needs can be kept close to her and her clubs for easy access.
  • Tees, greens markers: Find ones that match her style and colors. She will love showing off her style as she takes a tournament or two. These make great stocking stuffers too.

Whatever you buy for a lady golfer just remember to keep her style in mind. If the gift is stylish and useful, you have a winner. For example, a small utility bag with lots of different compartments added to her golf bag can give her extra space for all her “stuff.” Find a small bag that is colorful and stylish and you will have great a gift. Remember: If your golf gift fits her personal style, then you got it right.

Top 5 Gifts for Junior Golfers

When teenagers discover they enjoy playing golf, they have no idea that this is a sport they will enjoy playing for the rest of their lives. Buying a Christmas gift for a junior golfer can be easy to do, because most of them have just started learning how to play the game. Listed below are a few gift ideas for junior golfer golfer in your life. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Golf Destinations: Places to Tee-off Before You Die

Looking for a new golf challenge? Need a change of scenery? Then venture forth from your comfort zone.

For the adventurous there are plenty of golf destinations outside the US. Everyone has heard about wonderful golf courses in France, Ireland, and Scotland. Some of the newer, more exotic golf destinations to visit include Costa del Sol, South Africa, Dubai and New Zealand, just to name a few. [Read the rest of this entry...]