If anybody has watched Golf on the TV, they will know that it actually a brilliant spectator sport. I will always remember the time the Europe beat the Americans in the Ryder cup. But how do we emulate our TV idols, and improve out game? Let’s have a look.
Golfing is a relaxing and fun sport to undertake. You don’t have to be wealthy to be a golfer; all you need is a set of clubs and a place to play. There are also driving ranges to practice your skills. People enjoy golfing because it takes their mind off of their everyday problems.
A helpful tip when it comes to golf is to make sure that you are aware of the type of concessions provided on the course – if any. This is important, because you will need to bring snacks or beverages, if none are available on the course. You don’t want hunger pangs half way through a round!
Do not neglect the basic fundamentals of club grip when you experiment with changing your swing. Your thumbs should always point down when you grip your club, and your hands should touch each other. There are plenty of minute changes you can make to your grip, but do not abandon the core requirements of a good grip.
If you have a tough time keeping a firm grasp of your club because of arthritis or other ailments that make it hard to keep hold throughout your swing, consider regripping your clubs with thicker grips. Grips with a larger diameter make it easier to hold if you have sore hands, and they will give you added control through the swing. If you really struggle you can get realistic computer games these days, played brilliantly in front of a large LED TV.
It is important to make sure that you rotate your hips when you are hitting a golf ball. Golf requires you to use your entire body when you are trying to make a shot. How you rotate your hips can make a big difference in where and how far the ball goes after you hit it.
When you are golfing and you find yourself stuck in a sand trap, make sure that you hit the ball with the same force that you would use to throw a handful of sand out onto the green from wherever you are positioned. This will ensure you will get out!
Aim for the ground in a sand trap. If you find your ball stuck in a sand trap, aim lower. When you hit the sand under the ball, it will pop the ball up into the air, and back onto safe ground. You will not get much distance, but you will be out of the trap saving you precious strokes in the long run.
To practice the best grip on your club, use a clapping hand test. Take your golf stance and then place your hands in front of you with palms together as though clapping. This should be the positioning of your hands when holding your club. As you grip your club, look at your hands and make sure your palms are parallel as they were without the club.
Rich or poor, golf is a great sport to take up. With practice and dedication, you may even be able to become a pro at it, but it is more likely you will end up playing PGA Tour 2012 with your mates in front of the Plasma TV. Some people just do it for fun too, so don’t worry too much if you’re not at the skill level of a pro golfer, but you could be with enough practice!
Ever wondered why Cricketers insist on wearing full shiny white gear to participate in sport? I hear it is because white reflects the light, therefore they do not overheat on the pitch (not that they are really exhorting much energy). But what a nightmare for the players mum’s, wives and girlfriends when the men come in from their game of cricket! The stains are a nightmare, with even the toughest of washing machines struggling to get them out, which is why 59% of people in a recent survey voted Cricket the number 1 worst sport for ruining clothes. Let’s look at the rest of the list.
Rugby Kit – 27%
With less than half the votes the rugby kit is second. Blood, mud, sweat and if you are in the French team, tears, all make this one tough kit to wash!
Iron Man Triathlon Kit – 10%
In third place, and quite randomly we find iron man triathlon. To be fair, having to go through a muddy lake, miles of road and then run through the street is enough to get any kit dirty. Fair play for the effort too!
Football Kit 3%
Of course, it had to feature somewhere. Now we all know that footballers are a bunch of big girls blouses, but they do slide around on mud and grass for 90 minutes, which makes washing their cloths a real chore.
Snooker 1%
Now I will be honest, there were a number of sports on 1%, but the reason given has mean I want to put this one forward.
It is as follows:
Snooker kit, because they are so smartly dressed even the slightest stain ruins the whole effect, therefore they may not actually be able to use it again.
To be fair, valid point.
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