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As a beginner golfer, you might want to consider buying used golf clubs as a starter set. Of course if you have the money to burn then go ahead and get a new set of clubs, but used golf clubs are more than appropriate for the majority of newcomers to the game. There are quite a few people, especially kids and teenagers, who play for a while but lose enjoyment and end up wasting those new clubs.

The main factors when buying any type of clubs, even used golf clubs, is to make sure that they fit close to your height, arm length, and swing speed. When buying used golf clubs, another important factor is how all of the drivers, irons, and putters feel in your hands and when you swing.

 Used golf clubs can be found in most used sporting good stores, weekend garage sales, classified ads in the newspaper, and of course, through online shopping. You can even check some of the local pro shops at the nearest golf course for any available used golf clubs.

However, I would like to point out that if you can afford used clubs then you can probably afford a set of custom golf clubs from Triangle Custom Clubs.
Our clubs are custom made to your specifications, and are hundreds less than name brand clubs.

Another option would be to learn how to build your own golf clubs. If that interests you then take a look at this…

When a golfer makes a bad shot, you never really hear the excuse “I didn’t use enough foot during that swing”. Although this would seem like a lame excuse, there is actually a lot of validity to the possibility.

In fact, although surprising, a neglected right foot could be a major cause of interference with the trajectory of a golf shot.

When you are hitting a normal shot your toe of the right foot (right handed golfers) should either be square to the line of flight or turned out to the right a bit. This helps the clubhead come away from the ball low, make a decent turn, and then start down properly.

However, if you need to hit the ball slightly longer than normal or a little higher, the toe of your right foot should be pointing farther to the right. This helps you make a bigger and more powerful turn away from the ball, while still keeping your balance and rhythm smooth.

It also keeps your hips behind the ball during impact and helps bring the clubhead into the ball with a clean sweeping motion, thus causing the ball to have greater distance and speed.

And of course, if you must hit a low shot, then try turning your right foot slightly to the left. This restricts the backswing and sets up more of a punching action on the downswing, creating a low shot.

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Playing Santa,

Ben Poston

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As I told you on Wednesday, in the to the spirit of
giving at Christmas, I’m offering the 2-DVD set,
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for as low as $29.99
instead of the regular $67 price!

For 5 days this week - just this week - you can get a copy of
the DVD that is helping Golfers worldwide save money and
improve their game for over 50% off!

This offer is good until midnight on Sunday, and you can get
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for this special holiday price of
as low as $29.99.

I’ve never offered “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
at this discounted price before, so grab your copy now:

http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/buildclubs/b4xmas.html

How’s that for an early present?

Playing Santa,

Ben Poston

P.S. This special early Christmas sale ends at midnight on
Sunday, December 21.

If you’d like to get the 2-DVD set “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
and learn how to build your golf clubs, here’s your
chance! And the good news is, you can save as much as $30 if you get it now.

Did I mention that shipping is on me?
I think you know now why you need to rush. Get it here now:
http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/buildclubs/b4xmas.html

Golf becomes easier whenever you can eliminate any variables that pertain to the swing, yet the classic methods of teaching involved some very complex changes and ball positioning.

Christmas is a time for giving, and true to the spirit of
Christmas, I’m going to give you a very generous offer that will
surely add to your holiday cheer.

For the rest of this week - I’m offering the 2-DVD set,
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for as low as $29.99 instead of
the regular $67 price!

That’s right, you can get a copy of the DVD that is helping Golfers
worldwide save money and improve their game for over 50% off!
That’s huge savings that could go into buying presents for
your loved ones.

This offer is good until midnight on Sunday, you can get
“How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs” for this special holiday price - 
as low as $29.99.

I’ve never offered “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
at this discounted price before, so grab your copy now:

http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/buildclubs/b4xmas.html

How’s that for an early present?

Playing Santa,

Ben Poston

P.S. This special early Christmas sale ends at midnight on
Sunday, December 21.

If you’d like to get the 2-DVD set “How To Build Your Own Golf Clubs”
and learn how to build your golf clubs, here’s your
chance! And the good news is, you can save as much as $30 if you get it now.

Did I mention that shipping is on me? I think you know now why you need to rush. Get it here now:
http://www.trianglecustomclubs.com/buildclubs/b4xmas.html

The “fat shot” means that a golfer is hitting the ground behind the ball instead of the ball itself. This can be a very frustrating habit that takes its toll on your scorecard, not to mention your ego!

Fortunately, there is an easy solution to this problem.

The issue is typically nothing more than your head (yes, your head, not the club head) changing its plane during the swing, which in turn changes the plane of the swing itself. This happens from either dipping your head before impact or allowing your head to sway to the right during the backswing.

The cure is obviously to keep a steady head throughout the entire swing. If hitting fat is a frequent mistake you make, try taking some practice shots and have a partner pay close attention to your head to see if it is dipping or swaying.

 If it is dipping, then just stop. If your head is swaying, you can help yourself by pushing down hard against the inside of the right foot during the backswing, thus preventing any tendency to shift your head to the right

The belly putter is golf’s latest and greatest idea – a compromise between the advantage of the long putter and the practicality of the traditional putter. The belly putter is longer than the traditional putter and shorter than the long putter.

You grip the belly putter just as you may imagine by the image that the name conjures up, by anchoring the top, butt end of the club, literally, into your belly. By anchoring the putter in your belly, the motion of the stroke becomes simpler and more reliable, just like a pendulum effect, just as with the long putter.

Vijay Singh, the professional golfer who unseated Tiger Woods as the world’s top-ranked player in 2004, popularized the belly putter more than any other player. Ironically, when Singh took the top ranking from Tiger Woods, he’d recently switched back from a long spell with the belly putter to a traditional putter.

One of the basic tenets of golf is to take care of your equipment.
The appearance of a player and his golf accessories can tell a lot about that person.  By taking pride in your golf apparel,
especially your clubs and golf bag, and keeping everything in shape, you will look better and most importantly, your expensive
golf equipment will last a lot longer.

Keeping Your Club Faces Free From Dirt

Whenever you hit a shot, you will see that the grooves of the face on your iron will be cluttered with dirt.  To keep this
area clean and free of grime, simply wipe off the clubhead with a rag or small towel and then use the sharp end of a tee to
scrape each groove.

Cleaning your club face like this is not just for appearances either. By removing encrusted dirt and mud, your shots will
maintain distance. With a dirty club, you can lose control and your ball will not reach the distances desired.

Cleaning Your Golf Balls

When you arrive at each tee box, you will see a small structure on a pole designed to help keep your golf balls clean.  Some of
these contraptions have a round handle on top, and some have a crank-type handle on the side.

These are called ball washers and the purpose is to enable you to clean your golf balls. You simply place the ball in the
designated area and once finished, the ball will come out erfectly clean.

When cleaning your golf balls, keep it courteous. These ball washers can be extremely noisy so be sure not to use the machine
when one of your playing partners is about to make a shot. It’s best to wait until the swing is over before you operate the ball cleaner.

Keeping Your Shoes Clean

If you wear spiked shoes during your golf games, as everybody should, keeping them clean is also standard procedure for the
player who takes care of his or her equipment.  At the end of the day, be sure to scrape off any of the excess dirt and grass
from the spikes before taking off your shoes.

In addition to preventing the trunk of your car from getting dirty from your shoes, you’ll also be able to keep an eye on the
spikes and know when it’s time to get new ones installed in your shoes.

Note: You can purchase a package of spikes to keep your footing fresh at all times.  Each package should come with a small wrench
that has two claws. You will insert these claws into the holes at the base of your cleats in order to remove the spikes.
Replace them with the new spikes but be sure not to tighten them up too hard because it may be extremely difficult to remove the
spikes for future replacements.

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Hit ‘em straight

Ben

The official rules of golf state that when playing your shots from the green, you have to make an important decision regarding the flagstick. You have to decide whether you would like to remove the pin from a hole or leave it in and have your golf partner or
caddie watch over it.

This may not seem like a hard decision, but what happens when you have to play a very short shot, what should you do? There is no right or wrong answer to this question, however there are definitely pros and cons to making each choice. Here are a few scenarios to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to remove
the flagstick when the time comes:

Pulling The Flagstick

Pros: The benefit of removing the flagstick is that you totally clear the pathway of the hole so that the ball can make it inside without any obstructions getting in the way. When the pin is removed, there is no worry about the ball bouncing against the flagstick and back out of the hole, which can be very upsetting to watch.

Cons: If you just made a shot and the ball is heading directly for the hole, but is moving too fast, it now has an opportunity to roll right over, skipping the hole entirely.

Keeping The Flagstick Inside

Pros: If you decide to keep the flagstick in the hole, it can serve a good purpose by blocking a ball which is traveling at high speeds. Also, you may even sink the ball into the hole as a result of the pin remaining inside, due to it stopping the ball from passing over so fast.

Cons: If you do not remove the flagstick, it may prevent the ball from falling into the hole. It may bounce right off of the pin and depending upon the terrain of the green, especially if it is downhill from the hole, the ball may roll far away from the intended target.

Last Minute Tip: As we stated earlier, there is no hard and fast rule to making the decision of whether or not to remove the flagstick. We have given you some sensible pros and cons when it comes to the flagstick, but you must also keep stock of other variables on the course you are playing on. Take note of the green. You may want to leave the
flagstick in the hole when hitting the ball on a downhill slope, or leave the pin in if you are making a shot up hill towards the hole.

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Hit ‘em straight

Ben