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As readers of this blog are aware, I’m fond of advancing ideas on how to play better golf immediately. Previously, I talked about upgrading your driver and then followed with a post suggesting fairway technology had taken such a leap this year that you needed to do likewise and get a new fairway wood. You might also recall from that same fairway wood article I refused to call them “fairway metals,” so, like, don’t bother correcting me on that.
I’ve also written about the mental side of the game in a piece that suggested we all should try a little less. Even though that post was written with more than a little tongue-in-cheek, I really believe we would all improve if we didn’t care quite so much. That said, I know that most of you will never ease off the throttle or tone down your competitive zeal. And since the idea of performing better while trying less is so counterintuitive as to be almost un-American, I don’t expect anyone to write and tell me how my insightful article saved his game.
So today I get back to equipment and offer a suggestion which, if taken, will improve your game immediately…or, you know, whenever you get around to doing it.
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You may recall that a few weeks ago I promised (or threatened, depending on your perspective) to discuss the remarkable advancements in fairway woods available this year. The new fairway woods (call them fairway metals if you wish—I won’t) are so truly “new” both in design and distance claims, I thought this would be easy to write, until I began wondering why fairway woods were suddenly stealing some of the driver distance marketing thunder. What’s so new in 2012? Well, I’d heard various theories as to why fairway woods got hot, but most of these theories were idiotic
So, I went to work researching the one rumor that had been given me by a reliable source as the reason fairway woods have taken such a big jump in distance this year: that the USGA restrictions on the permissible spring-like effect of a club face, or the Coefficient of Restitution (COR), do not apply to club heads under 410cc.
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With apologies to the Beatles, and to those too young to remember their music, the working title to my as yet unpublished book used to be Can’t Buy Me Game. But I’ve had to revise the entire theme and concept of that book, which basically chronicles my ever- increasing ineptitude on the golf course as I’ve aged, and the title after I attended a Demo Day this past weekend. Demo Day changed my life forever…and it can change yours too.
I love buying new equipment, but like so many purchases in my life, I have tended to buy equipment on impulse without any thought or investigation (see e.g. Too-small chinos, rowing machine, time share condo, a BMW and, I kid you not, a house). I’m serious about the house, by the way. Imagine this conversation, or at least my end of it, which I actually had with my wife before she knew I’d even looked at, much less signed a contract for the purchase of, the aforementioned house:
“Hey honey, you know that really ugly house on the golf course? Well, it’s actually pretty nice on the inside.
“Yeah, I know it’s still ugly on the outside, but you should see the inside.
“Of course, I know you have to live with the outside, but you actually live in the inside, so you know the outsides not as important…”
You get the drift. That particular purchase did not end real well for me. And while I’ve made a number of impulse golf equipment purchases that have turned out ok, it’s not the best way to buy clubs. Shoes, hats, shirts, shorts, etc? Sure, go for it—if it looks good to your eye, buy it, unless you’re buying a pair of one-size-too-small chinos, because they’re on sale, and you’ve been meaning to lose a few pounds, so what’s the harm, since they’re a steal at that price…Trust me, never buy pants that are a size too small, or even “just a little snug.” If you do, you might as well just take them directly from the shopping bag to the Goodwill, or your other favorite charity. Don’t even give them a chance to hang in your closet where they will confront you each morning laden with an ever-increasing coat of dusty mockery.
I digress. We were talking about how Demo Day changed my life.
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Father’s Day will be here before you know it. But finding the perfect gift can be a little daunting. If your dad is a golfer and has a passion for the course, we are here to help. There is no better time than Father’s Day to give your Dad a memorable gift for the sport he loves. Plus, with the 111th US Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland there is plenty of golf inspiration and excitement to last into the holiday weekend.
First of all, fashion on the course is a must! Color coordination is everywhere this year. If your dad is like my own, his wardrobe may be a few decades or months behind the trend. Forget about the oversized mercerized cotton polo and double-pleated khakis, dressing down for golf is no longer the passable attire. The technology available in most fabrics today allows golfers to play to their full swing potential without constraint and stay cool longer in breathable, more comfortable clothing. Just be sure to review the sizing guides provided, because each vendor is different and some styles nowadays are pre-shrunk for instant wear and gratification.
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Kodak’s new Playsport video camera was on display at Quail Hollow Championship this weekend. Golfers had a chance to get their hands on the new camera, which sports an impressive array of features including a 5 megapixel (MP) sensor that captures incredible still pictures and 1080p HD or 720p HD video. Golfers also liked the camera’s unique design — it can be used underwater, has just a few simple buttons, is lightweight and fits in your palm. In short, it’s ideal for golfers looking to capture great moments on the course or to do analysis at the range. We are offering the camera for FREE through June 30, 2010, with the purchase of a new Callaway driver! Keep reading for details.
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