Increasing Your Hole-in-One-Odds
February 19, 2008
Golf Virgin I have just started playing golf and it has definitely sparked my interest and I want to know from your perspective if is it possible to consistently hit a hole in one? - Mike in Tampa, FL
Well… you had to ask that question didn’t you? I will say this. Anything is possible if you have the right golfing equipment. Such as a proper golf club set as well as golf balls and golf tees. But, this is entirely up to the individual and if this person is able to focus on their intention on what they want to accomplish while at the same time being able to follow through with the proper mindset.
If you can do this then you are well on your way of turning your vision of increasing your hole in one odds into a reality time and time again. Besides getting a hole in one is just… well fun. It also depends on a lot of things like the course itself and there are some holes that are well with in driving range for a good golfer to have a shot at pulling off the coveted hole in one. There are also many holes that are just far to long for a pro much less a virgin golfer to ever make in a single stroke.
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Tiger Woods Last In
February 19, 2008
Source - ESPN - Tiger Woods was the last player to enter and will be the No. 1 seed in the Accenture Match Play Championship, which starts Wednesday in Arizona with a 64-man field and the fewest number of Americans ever.
The surprise was Ernie Els, who has never advanced beyond the second round of Match Play in America. He had said in interviews and on his Web site that he would skip the tournament and not make his PGA Tour debut until Florida and then changed his mind.
The field, determined by the world ranking, will not be set until 5 p.m. Monday. If anyone withdraws after that, his opponent will get a pass into the second round. For the second straight year, it will be held at The Gallery north of Tucson. - Read More
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Do I Need to be a Particular Handicap in Golf to Play Some Courses?
February 18, 2008
Dear Golf Virgin, Will I need to be at a particular golf handicap or be a standard to play at any one course? - Julie in Jacksonville, FL
Julie, super question and in reality, some golf clubs make it a point of people playing at a particular standard or being below a certain golf handicap. However, from my experience the majority of golf clubs welcome all golfers as long as they can play fast (no lingering around the holes now) know the rules and etiquette of golf and dress in the right type of golf course attire.
You may also want to see my post about what kind of golf clothing to wear and don’t forget the proper golf shoes for that matter which are a total necessity in this sport.
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What do all of These Golf Scoring Terms Mean
February 18, 2008
GV, I just started playing but honestly I need help with all of these golf terms. A birdie, a bogey an albatross…
- Dennis in Des Moines, IA
And you forgot to mention an Eagle, Bogey, Double Bogey and Triple Bogey… wow what a mouth full for a virgin huh? First off, I want to say that I’m proud of you for publicly acknowledging that you have no clue what all these golf terms mean. Good for you.
Here’s how it works my new fangled golf buddy. Par is the number of strokes a pro golfer is expected to play on each hole. If a hole is a par 4, it’s commonly agreed upon that you should be able to get your ball into the hole in 4 strokes or less. Golf courses are referred to in terms of par. Usually, 18-hole courses have four par-three, ten par-four, and four par-five holes with the total par of a regulation course being 72. Feel free to send over questions for any golf term that you need help with.
As for the golf terminology that you need defined. See below.
Double Eagle: Three shots less than par (Also known as an Albatross in the U.K.)
Eagle: Two shots less than par
Birdie: One shot less than par
Par: The number of strokes it should take in theory for a “good golfer” to finish a hole.
Bogey: One shot more than par
Double bogey: Two shots more than par
Triple bogey: Three shots more than par
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What Should I do When I Arrive at the Golf Club
February 17, 2008
Dear Golf Virgin, What should I do when I arrive at the golf club? - Mike in San Antonio, TX
Great Question Mike, first, make darn sure that take your booking confirmation with you when you go to a golf club, you wouldn’t want to get all prettied up and ready to go and then made to look like you were… you know? Once you arrive go to the golf club’s pro shop or golf reception, present your booking confirmation to the club’s pro or tee sheet administrator.
The pro will simply check your booking against their tee sheet and then ask for payment for any fees that are due. See, aren’t you glad you got this curiosity out of the way first? Now you’re one step closer to making that nice long driver connect on your first swing. Good luck.
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What Kind of Golf Shoes or Golf Clothing Should I Wear?
February 17, 2008
We just got our first reader question and it was a one that a lot of new players have. Jim asked…
Golf Virgin, What kind of golf shoes or golf clothing should I wear?
When you’re about to go and make the leap for your first time proper golf clothing is a must. These consist of a collared shirt and cotton or polyester slacks but keep in mind absolutely no jeans. This isn’t some redneck get together with a dirty tennis ball substituting as golf ball and a hockey stick for a golf club now is it? Well then, be aware that some golf clubs also require a dress code for the clubhouse or bar area.
Golf shoes are golf shoes. Truly, you can find ones that are like the feet of Zeus, commanding power and respect upon every course you tread or you can simply find some that are a step up from sneakers and in between this category of above mentioned greatness. Note that you don’t want to go hobbling after a shot in anything less than this though, the golf police might take your balls.
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