Somerby Golf Club has been recognized as a residential “Course of Distinction” for 2006, by Golfweek Magazine. Somerby has received the designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.” The Golf Shop at Somerby has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Golf Shops in the Country for 2007, by Golf World Magazine
On beautiful Sunday summer afternoons you can’t help but enter the game of golf into any discussions. And when we speak of golf, exactly what are we talking about. It’s a wondrous game played outdoors where the object of the game is to knock a small dimpled ball into a series of 18 holes where the low score wins. 18 holes of golf consist of a “round” of golf and you begin playing each hole from a designated mound of grass called a tee-box. This is the only area you can put your ball on a “tee” so as to elevate it up off the ground to make it easier to hit.
Each hole varies in distance from tee-box to “green” which is where the designated hole is placed. A pre-determined score is given for each hole for the number of strokes it should take the average person to get… Continue reading
Playing golf is fun, but playing golf on a fantastic course makes the game much more enjoyable. However, good courses are difficult to find, especially if the player does not know what to look for in a good golf course. The following is a guide to helping golfers find the perfect course for their golf game.
1. KNOW YOUR GOLFING ABILITY
It is imperative to know your ability as a golfer. If you are a beginner (25 handicap or greater), you should not play golf courses such as Torrey Pines in San Diego. While a course such as this might be enjoyable scenery, it is well above your skill level. As a result, you will not enjoy the round. At the same time, your playing partners (if they are more advanced than you) will not enjoy the round either because you will be holding up the pace of play. Likewise,… Continue reading
Golfing for a beginners is an often written about topic, yet an area which is grossly overlooked is what kind of equipment should beginners start out with?
There are lengthy books on developing the correct swing, practice tips and even training, but unfortunately the golfer who is just starting out to play golf, is left at the mercy of the pro-shop salesmen to buy his or her beginner’s golf equipment. Big, brand name sports equipment manufacturers spend a lot of money on advertising in order to persuade the unknowing customer that they have the best clubs and balls and equipment for you.
They get your favorite sports stars to endorse their products making them look like an even more lucrative bargain. However, every one is not a Tiger Woods and will not require the kind of equipment he uses from day one of learning to golf.
Using the driver that… Continue reading
Here Are 3 Tips to Help You Get Better Fast Starting Today!
If you are just starting golf then most of the golf tips that you hear you may not understand. It is important when you first start playing golf to get off on the right track, and in order to do that you need tips for new golfers, which you will be able to understand and apply right away. The more simple you can keep this game, the better off you are going to be.
1. The first thing that you must realize when you start playing golf is that you need the right mental approach in order to succeed. You will hear people say time and time again that golf is a mental game, and it really is largely mental. Accept the good with the bad, and realize that you are not going to ever hit every shot… Continue reading
Is Golf A Good Form Of Exercise?
We all realize that we should exercise. Some people even like doing it, but unfortunately for society and most of us in it, the majority of us cannot be bothered to get off their backsides, which is why the populations of Western countries are turning to lard before our very eyes. This is a shame not only for the people concerned but for the tax-payers who have to refill the public coffers in order to take care of them when they get sick.
So, how can we motivate ourselves to take more exercise? Clearly government health warnings are merely benefiting marketing agencies and the media, so what else? Perhaps, they could tell us: ‘Play tennis once a week, you will enjoy that vodka a whole lot more afterwards!’. Or ‘Play a round of golf first and that G&T will taste better!’ Or: ‘Walk… Continue reading
While any sporting goods store offers a variety of golf clubs direct off the rack, golfers who desire more from their equipment may want to consider having a custom-made set from any number of quality golf club makers.
Many golf club makers originally got their start by altering a set of golf clubs they purchased or even attempting to fashion their own. Consequently, they know the specifics and factors involved in manufacturing a good set of clubs and custom fitting them to a golfer’s particular body style and play.
Most pro shops at a golf course can fit you with a set of clubs. Depending on the extent of the fitting, expect it to take anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour while the average length of time should be about half an hour.
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You may think you cannot afford a set of custom-made golf clubs.… Continue reading
Are you someone who is fond of playing golf? Then you can probably tell the difference between golf courses that are well-designed and those that aren’t. There are thousands of golf courses located across the globe and you probably won’t be able to visit them all in a single lifetime. So why waste your time playing in the mediocre ones when you only deserve to play in the best.
One sure way to know if a golf course is at par with international standards is if it has accreditation from United States Golf Association (USGA). This group has established a set of guidelines which all golf courses must meet in order to be accredited. Of course, credible golf designers and architects are all aware of these standards and follow them for the most part.
Good courses are characterized by having well manicured fairways and greens. They also need to have… Continue reading
Life Style in Golf Course Retirement Communitie
Many seniors are opting out of staying in their old homes and just waiting for their last day to come in favor of living in a golf community that is thriving with other seniors. Retirement doesn’t seem so bad when you can retire to golf course communities where there are lots of fun activities going on and plenty of other retired folks to hang out with. Golf communities have really become a popular place for senor to retire to even if they aren’t golf fans. Of course, usually at least one spouse if not both enjoy playing golf but many times individuals choose to live in a golf community because the lifestyle isn’t centered on just golf. Seniors will find that many golf course retirement communities have swimming pools, tennis courts, walking trials, fishing ponds, spas, gyms, craft rooms, and more. The majority… Continue reading
