22 Golf Tips for Beginners

Below you’ll find 22 of the best golf tips for beginners to use at the golf course. Everything from short game tips to mental game tips to golf swing tips and more.

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Tip #1: When to Leave the Flag in the Hole

Unless the flag is leaning towards you, when you are on the fringe, I’d advise you to putt or chip with the flag in the hole. Dave Pelz has done testing in regards to this and has determined that statistically more shots will end up going in with the flag in the hole.

Tip #2: What to Look at When Hitting the Golf Ball

Sometimes people ask me what I look at when I’m hitting the ball. I’ve looked at the back of the ball to focus in on where I want to hit it, the inside rear part of the ball to help me swing from the inside, and the ground on the target side of the ball to help me drive through the ball to the point where I want my club to hit the ground.

I’ve also maintained a soft general focus on the ball area (such that I could use my peripheral vision) and instead sensed my swing path away and back in to the ball and where I want my ball to end up. In the end, though, I found it’s best to have my eyes looking towards the ball but have my mind’s eye on the target.

Tip #3: Par 4 Club Selection

Many people come up to a par-4 and automatically grab the driver. Before doing that, consider the layout of the hole and whether it’s actually necessary, because it may not be the smartest choice. In fact by automatically grabbing driver, you may be bringing the trouble in to play. In some cases it might be better to hit 5-iron of the tee and then 5-iron to the green.

I’ve played par golf only using my irons before, and Tiger has won the British Open only hitting a few drivers during the whole tournament. Key message: think before you drive.

Tip #4: Don’t Force the Wrong Club Choice

I once saw a guy only take the one club he thought he’d need. After getting to his shot, he realized he needed the next longer club. Instead of going back to the bag, he went and ahead and tried to muscle the shorter iron to the green. As expected the ball ended up short and, worse yet, in a horrible position. As a result he made double bogey. Had he brought the whole bag or at least taken a few extra clubs to have more options, he would’ve likely landed on the green and made par.

Tip #5: Hit Drives with Higher Loft If Your Accuracy is Struggling

More loft on your driver means more accuracy. The extra loft puts more direct backspin on the ball making it more difficult to put sidespin on the ball.

Tip #6: Focus Only on Where You Want the Ball to Go

When you are about to hit a shot, your brain doesn’t know what ‘don’t’ or ‘not’ means. If you think, ‘don’t’ go in the bunker or ‘don’t’ go in the water, guess what? Your ball will often end up in the bunker or water even if it’s only a small percentage of the possible physical space you could hit your ball. Instead, do your best to focus solely on where you want the ball to go.

Tip #7: Play a Round of Golf with 3 Clubs

Sometime try and play a round of golf with only a mid-iron, wedge, and putter. You might actually surprise yourself with how well you score. Doing so helped me become a smarter player and realize that distance isn’t always as important as it might seem for scoring.

Tip #8: Set Bigger Goals that Push You Out of Your Comfort Zone

Stretch yourself and live a little bit by setting goals that make you feel a little nervous when you state them or think about achieving them. Sometimes its good to venture outside of your comfort zone.

Tip #9: Start a Round Off by Playing Conservative Initially

When you first begin the round, especially when you are starting off without any warm-up, play safe and conservative shots. Once you get the feel of the round and have some confidence that you can hit the ball where you want that day, you can start picking your opportunities to be more aggressive.

Tip #10: Use Extra Club on Colder Days

For those morning rounds when it’s a bit colder and/or you aren’t loosened up, don’t try to muscle a club the distance you normally hit when you are loose. Take an extra club and use your same normal tempo until your body wakes up and/or it warms up.

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Tip #11: Play with Strategy, Don’t Gamble

Golf is like playing blackjack at the casino. You can take emotional risks and gambles and occasionally win one or two big ones, but in the long run you’ll probably lose money.
For overall scoring, you’re likely better off understanding the strategy, managing yourself, and simply playing to the numbers.

Tip #12: Adjust the Length of Your Golf Swing

For any shots that are less than full swings (including pitches, chips, and putts) vary the distance of your shots by changing the length of your swing rather than trying to ‘hit’ harder and/or jerking at the ball. Tension and rigidity in your swing make good contact more difficult and you can cause you to lose control and direction. Working with a smooth gravity based pendulum type swing generally works much better for consistent distance control.

Tip #13: Adjust to the Course Conditions

Over the course of the day, the grass conditions on the green can change. The grass grows; the dew dries and/or ground firms up, etc. Pay attention to the changing conditions during the round so you can continue to get your putts close.

Tip #14: Practice with Instinct for a Change

Try playing a few rounds of golf without getting the distances. This can be useful to get more in touch with your instinct and what feels right rather than trying to force a club to go a certain distance.

Tip #15: Clean Your Grooves on the Golf Club’s Face

Padraig Harrington has his caddie clean the grooves on his irons after every practice shot on the driving range.
It takes longer to hit each ball, but this is a good idea if you are looking to build consistency in your game because the club will look and respond more similar for each shot. Plus, with the bit of extra time between practice shots, it will better mimic what happens on the course.

Tip #16: Control the Ego

The ego can really get you in trouble on the golf course. Swinging too hard, hitting a risky shot, etc can kill your shots and scores. Get control of your ego and you’ll probably have a better golf game.

Tip #17: Play the Most Confident Shot Selection

If a shot makes you nervous about pulling it off, go with a different club or try a different shot. Confidence is very important when hitting shots and it’s difficult to hit good shots if you have even the slightest bit of doubt in your system.

Tip #18: Don’t Over-Train and Risk Injury

Use common sense when it comes to your training and practice. A little muscle soreness is fine, but I’d advise you to take a day or two off if you experience joint pain. Missing a day to rest and recover is much better than missing weeks or even months because you over-trained and caused a chronic injury. Be smart. Rest is important too.

Tip #19: Commit to the Golf Shot with 150%

Be decisive and commit to confidently hitting the shot you pick. If you aren’t sure, the hesitation in your body will likely prevent you from hitting your best shot.

Tip #20: Stay Down on Shots Below Your Feet

If the ball is sitting below your feet, remember to stay down through the shot. I’ve topped or hit thin more than one or two of these shots by forgetting this simple point.

Tip #21: Pay Attention to Pin Locations of Upcoming Holes

As you are playing the course and going from hole-to-hole, take a look at the upcoming greens as you pass them to check where the pin position is located. Different pin positions could mean making different choices from the tee and on your approach shot.

Tip #22: Be Selective of Tee Location

Avoid getting into the habit of walking up to the tee area and randomly placing your ball on the tee. Rather, think about which side of the tee box will be best suited for the shot you are about to hit. You are allowed to tee the ball up to two club lengths back from the tee markers. Use that space wisely.

10 Ideas for golf marketing

What Can Golf Look Forward to in 2017? There has been plenty of doom and gloom cast out about the state of golf in 2015. If the reports are to be believed, then we have the following to look forward to: 1.Reductions in golf club memberships 2.Lack of newcomers to the game 3.Fewer rounds played 1.Equipment sales in decline Here are 10 ideas that could deliver a better 2017 for everyone involved in golf:

2. Club makers need to stop the arms race of newer, shinier, better, longer, straighter drivers. I'm not bothered that someone with the cash can improve their game faster than I can improve mine through solid hard work and practice. What bothers me is that the big name manufacturers now seem to be running product launch cycles as short as 3 months. This is a race to the bottom. We have seen it in other industries, the PC industry springs to mind, one brand kept to the high road of high quality, sustainable product, and that was Apple. 15 years ago they had less than 4% market share, since then they have gone from strength to strength. Players are becomingly increasingly frustrated as customers when they shell out £250+ on a new driver only to discover that a few months later it is in the discount bin in the pro shop at half the price. Pro shops are going out of business because of the same arms race.

3. Golf club joining fees are a huge barrier to entry. With the annual membership fee, you can spread that over 12 months, and flexi-membership packages reduces the cost further. The big hurdle is the joining fee, quite often it is something in the order of 2x the annual subs. And for what? The joining fee is like a golf tax. I might need to move home in a few years time and all of a sudden my joining fee is lost and I need to pay up again at the next club. Or maybe time constraints of a new family mean that I play less golf and can't justify the annual subs. If clubs included a range of services within that fee, many of which would not really cost anything, for example: 10 guest passes (think of the extra F&B revenues, or potential new members) or a group golf clinic with the pro (this is an excellent advert for the pro to sell additional lessons, equipment etc) then the new member can put a value on that joining fee and not see it as just a golf tax.

4. Clubs are moving to flexi-membership which is proving hugely popular - that may save the day. Strangely enough, golf is a social sport and we want to spend more leisure time with our families, so it makes sense to encourage more family / couple membership options, but at what price? Many golfers want to be part of a club, but when dividing the annual fee by the rounds played, they realise it's cheaper to pay and play at Wentworth - guess which option would win out!
6. Private members clubs have the ability to provide activities that offer value for money, and present the club in a highly positive light, for very little financial outlay. For example, free range balls. I know of a local golf club with probably the highest fees around, who provide free range balls. They are known throughout the area as a high quality club because of this. Another club provides a large bucket of branded wooden tees on the 1st and 10th. Players are free to grab a handful prior to playing. These additional services cost very little in the greater scheme of things, but do wonders for placing the club brand at the top.

5. 'Short golf' is one of the phrases that is being kicked around. I find it strange that clubs can't cope with the concept. I have always treated the course as a practice ground as well as a place for serious golf. If I want to play short golf, I play in the afternoon, and play 1,2,3, 16,17 & 18 - it's strange how courses say they need investment to make this happen when some club members have already sussed out how to make it work for them! I'm old enough and responsible enough to make sure this doesn't affect other players. Maybe the issue is that clubs need to promote and market the pre-existing short course more effectively?

6. Golf is huge industry, with intensely loyal customers who love to spend money and tell others about it. Clubs need to get smarter at marketing and learn from other industries who have all been there and done that already. One key issue that needs to be addressed is the controversial subject of the club website. The English Golf Union still recommends that if you want a new website, don't bother paying for it, just ask one of your members to create one for you in return for a years free membership. I have personally been offered this deal by three separate golf clubs when I was promoting new websites to golf clubs. The irony of the fact that I lived more than 50 miles from any of these clubs was lost on the committee!

7. Time after time (excuse the pun) golfers cite that time is a big factor stopping people taking up the game, or maintaining their levels of interest. So, why not help the golfer plan their time more effectively by publishing average round times on your course. I am willing to bet the difference between Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon rounds is more than 60 minutes. Make it as easy as possible for players to know what's in store.

8. Your club members, guests and future customers are all using social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and YouTube. (If any of those words are new to you, then we need to talk, and soon!). There is increasing evidence that people are using Facebook and Twitter as their first or sole point of call when looking for a company, product or service online – which means that if you aren’t there, they won’t be booking a tee time, or a party, at your club. Social media is highly relevant for golf clubs as it provides a low-cost and effective way to reach all those golfers who want to discover more about your club and course. Social media marketing is also a very efficient way for you to communicate with non-golfers who might be looking for a new venue for their wedding. Or perhaps they are looking for a nice meeting room away from the distractions of the office? If you are a tour event promoter, then social media is a fantastic platform for adding extra value to your sponsors and more importantly to the fans who want to attend your event.

9. Many clubs already host the local Rotary Club, or maybe even a business breakfast networking event. But these organisations don't promote your club, or put extra tee time bookings in the book. A new business networking organisation called Fore Business is doing just that. The basic premise is to run a business networking event, on the golf course. The impact could be huge for your club. The average Fore Business group has 20 players, most if not all, are not members of the host golf course. That means 20 extra golfers, playing 12 times per year. That's 240 rounds. On top of that, each Fore Business member is entitled to an extra 4 ball every month. That equates to an extra 960 rounds of golf. So, each Fore Business group is going to deliver something like 1,100 extra rounds of golf to your course. You already know what the average spend per round in the pro shop and the bar is for your course, so, do the math and you can see why this is a no-brainer!

10. Last year we saw the promotion of Big Hole Golf, with the recommendation of an 8 or 15 inch hole to get players putting out quicker. The concept was met with much scepticism and derision. But think about it. We all play golf from time to time with a gimme putt. So, why not formalise that idea? How much time is spent with: putt, mark, clean, line up, putt, mark, clean etc etc? If the course has designated times for big hole golf, a Sunday afternoon for example, then players know that if they are pressed for time, they can get a quick round in on a certain time / day. It's also a great way to get families playing golf together, and that leads us on to a whole new topic of how the kids are the future of the game!

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Golf Tips 101: Playing golf on Bermuda vs. Bent greens

Jordan Spieth’s 30-under-par effort last week on the PGA Tour made Kapalua look easy. But for many not accustomed to warm-climate courses, the strong, durable blades of bermudagrass can create short-game havoc and confusion in your golf game.

As a native Michigander most at home on bentgrass courses, I’ve always understood this first-hand and worked hard through years of competitive golf in bermuda-dominated areas to get comfortable. So, if you’re like me and could use some ‘Golf Tips 101’ in this area, here are three keys to know the next time you tee it somewhere like Kapalua (wouldn’t we all be so lucky!):

1.  The direction of grain between your ball and the hole.

If the grass appears shiny or light, it means the grain is with or growing away from you, and if the grass appears dull or dark, it means it’s against or growing toward you. If it’s hard to detect at first sight, peek into the cup or at the edge of the green or fringe, which should more easily give this away.

2.  How grain affects the ball.

Long story short, hit the ball MUCH harder than you think is needed on into-the-grain putts and chips, and MUCH easier than you think is needed on down-grain putts and chips. As opposed to most northern courses with bent or poa annua grasses, the strong bermuda blade has a greater influence on the ball. This means green speeds can vary immensely with grain direction, and can likewise influence break more or less than expected with cross-grain putts and chips.

3.  Adjust to the grain when chipping or pitching.

You may have read our article on when to ditch your high-lofted wedges around the green, but that strategy may differ between bermuda and bent golf courses. Shots you may normally bump and run through the apron, fringe or fairway can get stopped in their tracks or take unexpected bounces, and the ball can stop quicker or roll out longer than expected with higher-lofted shots. With into-the-grain chips and pitches, specifically, your club can also get caught up – or stuck– in the strong grass much easier, so focus on good acceleration through the shot. The main idea is to combine Nos. 1 and 2 and adjust accordingly. This means a 56-degree wedge with more airtime could be the play instead of a lower-lofted bump through the apron, and that you may need to adjust where you’d normally think to land your shots in general.

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DISCLAIMER:  The effect of grain at higher-end courses (like Kapalua and Waialae) is often much less than at lower-end courses, because of better maintenance practices and more advanced, genetically-enhanced grounds. So, while these tips still do apply in most cases on bermuda, the thicker, more sideways-laying grass often prevalent on lower-end courses is really where you’ll see the difference. The bottom line is that, no matter where you are, it’s wise to spend a few extra minutes putting and chipping before you play to assess this and adapt.

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK!  Watch players around the greens at the Sony Open this weekend and see if you can notice the grain’s effect on roll and bounce, as well as differing grass colors. And, as always, talk to your local Certified Personal Coach who can help you understand these tips in detail for a fantastic golf season in 2016!

Taylor Made Golf Club: The Metalwoods Phenomenon

Taylor Made golf clubs are into leading the combined driver, iron counts and fairway wood at PGA tournaments. The advancement of the metal wood technology employed by Taylor Made golf clubs make it possible to each player to have a his own club. This metalwood technology created famous clubs in the form of Pittsburgh Persimmon, Tour Preferred, Burner, and Burner Bubble, each is considered a high performance piece of device. With titanium clubheads, Taylor Made clubs are very strong but extremely light to use.

Taylor Made’s metalwood golf clubs boast of the following models with features that surely makes each golf club a hit to golfers:

R7 Fairway Woods is the Taylor Made golf club, which is with Taylor Made Launch Control (TLC) Port. TLC cartridges can be installed and removed to permit users in changing the CG location to vary the degrees of draws and fades that will consequently promote more accuracy and distance.

R5 Titanium Fairway is another Taylor Made golf club that has a titanium clubhead that is very easy to hit. It has permanent TLC cartridges that facilitate the launching of the ball high, long and straight for the players who would rather not change cartridges.

V Steel Fairway Woods claims its having the ultimate combination of power, accuracy and versatility. It is the Taylor Made golf club that attributes its excellence to its V-shaped sole that improves the force of how the sole interacts with the turf at impact.

Rescue Dual is a Taylor Made club that has double TLC ports that are widely spaced for increased forgiveness on incurring mis-hits. It has a new T-shaped sole that is responsible for the increased clubhead stability and decreased drag at impact that in turn promotes better accuracy and distance. With its low center of gravity (CG), it’s a lot easier to launch than a long-iron and this makes shots higher and longer.

Rescue Dual TP, with dual TLC port and Taylor Made’s movable weight technology,is best known to promote the variation of degrees of draw and fade. Further off, it makes for greater forgiveness. The difference between Rescue Dual and Rescue Dual TP is that TP has a higher center of gravity (CG) position that allows a lower, piercing ball flight that many experienced golf players find easier to manipulate.

Rescue Mid is said to be Taylor Made’s breakthrough utility club that is engineered to be easier to use than a long-iron while displaying prowess in providing better distance. This golf club’s excellent performance is from its way of uniting a high flash of inertia with a lower, deeper center of gravity. This creates maximum forgiveness on mishits, high launch angle and high spin for high, long shots that quickly stops.

Rescue Fairway is the Taylor Made golf club that indulges in its having a low profile that is responsible for its low and deep center of gravity (CG). It is made to smooth the progress of hitting the ball high, long and straight. This golf club is crafted with double sole that improves playability from a variety of lies. Taylor Made engineered it to launch a high angle with high spin for long-carrying shots that surely impress each player.

Learning And Perfecting The Basics or Golf

Golf is the one game that bridges perfectly the gap between the corporate world and the sports world. Loved by both the business and sports community alike, this great game has really become quite popular. If you desire for whatever reason , business or sports, to learn how to play golf , you must first learn the basics and perfect them.

Learning the basics is very important in golf. It’s like building, if you don’t get the foundation right, it doesn’t matter how beautiful or high the building is, it will eventually come down. Getting the basics right and perfecting it, in my opinion is what makes great golfers like Tiger Woods who they are. Tiger started playing golf at a very young age, he learnt and perfected the basics and today he is reaping the benefits.

Learning and perfecting the basics helps you to really know the game and be a great player. The secret of success in life in any endeavor lies in the simple and basic things. Success in Business, for example, is all about providing what people need when they need it. It’s that simple, yet not many people get that simple principle right but those who get it right are the most successful. That’s why the world’s richest main are not those with complicated degrees but those with simple business plans. In Golf also, success is in the basics. Basic things like, the swing, the clubs and the course.

The Swing
There is nothing so basic and yet so important in golf as the swing. The swing is what differentiates great players from ordinary players. Every player’s most important thing in golf is learning his swing. Golf is simply about swinging a club, hitting a ball towards and eventually into a hole.

The swing is what makes the winner. Everybody has access to the same kind of clubs, they are sold everywhere, the same kind of course but not the same swing. You must learn how perfectly to control the ball with your swing. Golf swings are perfected with practice.

The control of the ball is in the swing. So there is a need for you to really work on your swing and perfect it. Of course the basics of how to hold the club , how to stand and how to drive the ball can be generally taught but the perfect swing that yields the perfect drive you will have to cultivate yourself.

The Clubs
One of the very important golf basics is the golf clubs. You must know your clubs well. Know which to use at what distance in which condition and for what purpose. This knowledge separates the top players from the usual players.

The Course
Though there are special regulations guiding the construction of a course, professional golf players will tell you that courses differ one from another. Knowing and mastering the course is important.

It’s what lets you know how to hit your ball, where to hit it and where to avoid. Great players take time to examine each course before playing in any tournament. Knowing the course well may be what differentiates the winner from the others eventually.

Success is in the basics, learn and perfect the basics and your success in golf is guaranteed.

SUMMARY
Being in a great golfer is in the basics. Learning and perfecting the basics helps you become a successful golfer. Such basics include mastering your swing, knowing your clubs and the golf course.

How To Be A Master Golfer

Golf is beautiful game with a simple objective, drive the ball into the hole. But as simple as this objective is, carrying it out well enough to be a champion is not that easy or simple. Except you know what it takes to be a master golfer.

It All Starts In The Mind
Being a master golfer begins in the mind. You have to believe in yourself and believe you are capable of being a master of the game. This may look insignificant but it’s very true. It has been discovered that people who believe in themselves in sports and other endeavors in life do better than others who are plagues by self doubt , low self esteem and lack of self confidence. So your journey to being a master golfer has to start in your mind. Do you believe you can do it? If you do, the initial setbacks and obstacles that come with learning new things or mastering a game will not deter you from your goal of being a master golfer.

Be Willing To Learn
To be a master golfer you must be willing to learn. Learn from those who are better than you and even those you are better than. Learning may take different forms but an important form is taking golf lessons.

Private golf lessons are available everywhere if you can afford it. One of the benefits of private golf lessons is that you get one- on- one coaching with golf experts who really know what the game is about. And since it’s a one on one thing the lessons are tailored to meet your individual needs. But if you can’t afford private golf lessons, you can go for group golf lessons.

In Group golf lessons you get to learn to master the game in groups. This gives you an advantage to learn what it takes to master the game, meet and interact with other aspiring golfers at moderate cost to you.

If for one reason or another you can’t take private or group golf lessons, you may have to do it yourself .You’ll have to do the research for yourself; using the internet, asking golfers you know or even walking up to those you don’t know for tips and putting their advice and tips into your game.

No matter what approach to learning you choose, the most important this is that you must be willing to learn and do whatever it takes to make your being a master golfer dream come alive.

Practice! Practice!! Practice!!!
Though being a master of the game starts in the mind, and gets developed in learning it doesn’t end there, it is perfected in practice. No matter how self confident you are and no matter how much lessons you take, if you don’t have time to implement what you’ve learned and perfect it in practice by having a very strong and disciplined practice schedule you can’t be a master golfer. Golf s a game that requires strong discipline and it’s what you’ve learnt to do the hard way during practice that you will do easily when it matters most on the course.

SUMMARY
To be master golfer you need to believe in yourself, be willing to learn by taking golf lessons or taking tips from others and most importantly practicing until you perfect your game

Golf Occupations

Professional golfer is not the only occupation to be held within in the golf industry. There are a variety of other occupations available. Here is a list of them:

Club Caddie
You must know the game of golf to hold this position, as well as the etiquette. Often times, golfers refer to their caddie to discuss next steps and moves. To start in this position will cost you $25 to $100 to purchase appropriate shoes for the position.

PERKS: Caddying at those fancy golf clubs usually means the ability to play there once or twice a week. You can have the opportunity to work with celebrities and get tipped quite well.

DOWNS: Heavy bags can wreak havoc on your body. Golfers who don’t tip. Rainy weather that keeps you from working. No benefits.

INCOME: $20,000 to $25,000 per year.

Driving Range Owner/Operator
No experience is necessary but it could be helpful to know and understand how to run a business. This job is more than a hobby. The start up costs for this job can get quite up there.

PERKS: Time to work on your own game will build friendships during your 75-hour workweeks.

DOWNS: Your job is your life. Long working hours are the norm. Vacations don’t occur very often. Little or no mental stimulation. Lots and lots of grass cutting.

INCOME: Median income is $39,000 but those who run well established and fancy ranges have the opportunity to make six-figure income.

Ball Recovery Diver
Of course, scuba diving experience could be a necessity. You have to love the water and enjoy spending lots of time in it. Start up costs can be around $300 for the necessary equipment.

PERKS: Not many. Except for the amazed looks you would possibly get. Maybe even offers to purchase some of the balls you recover.

DOWNS: The possibility of drowning, being eaten by an alligator or bitten by snakes is common. No benefits. INCOME: $50,000

Player’s Agent
Legal and/or business training is important. As well as a variety of other thick-skinned personality traits. No start up costs.

PERKS: Top agents of top players are quite often pampered and adored. DOWNS: Clients calling at all hours of the day and night. Not a lot of personal time and your salary depending upon someone else.

INCOME: This is based upon the percentage of the client’s salary so it can range. Top agents make up to six figure incomes.

Course Owner/Operator/Developer
Experience in engineering and business is required. Start up costs range from $250,000 to the multi-millions.

PERKS: The feeling of a sincere job well done when you the satisfied looks on the players’ faces.

DOWNS: A very high-risk endeavor could leave you bankrupt.

INCOME: Some owners are struggling to make an income.

Independent Accessory Manufacturer
Knowledge of machine tools and materials as well as a good salesman are important. Start up costs range from $10,000 to $25,000 in equipment and materials.

PERKS: This job doesn’t require much time or effort.

DOWNS: You are the one-man show.

INCOME: Possibility to earn $250,000.

The Olympian Spirit

In 2016 when the Olympics arrive in Rio de Janeiro, the event will be historic in the minds of sports buffs for two reasons.

Firstly, it will be the first time that the games have ever been held in Brazil, and secondly it will be the first time for over a century that the games have featured golf as a medal sport.

This was decided in 2009, and has naturally made a lot of people in the world of golf very excited.

Although undoubtedly there will be some players active today who will have retired by 2016, the presence of golf at the Olympics will make some extend their career by that little bit longer, so that they can feature in this historic event.

Golf at the Olympics will be something of a novelty both for golf fans and for lovers of the Olympics.

The format of a typical golf tournament is not something that is often seen at the games, taking place over four days and on its own dedicated venue which cannot be used for any other sport.

Nonetheless, golf now finds itself in the same position as tennis – winning all of the majors in one year is known as a Grand Slam, and adding the Olympic title makes it a Golden Grand Slam.

The chance to be the first Olympic Golf gold medallist for more than a century is sure to make the event one of the most competitive golf tournaments in history.

Will it be won by a giant of the game, or allow a relative also-ran to make a name for themselves? We’ll find out in 2016.

The 19th Hole

Part of the attraction for many golfers lies in the fact that there is such a strong social factor attached to the game. It is common for golfers to play 18 holes and then wind down in what is known to many golfers as the 19th hole – the clubhouse.

Golf has long been considered as one of the sports where you can afford to go for a relaxing drink after the game – unlike with football or tennis, you haven’t done much running and muscle recovery times are shorter.

When you don’t have those recovery times to worry about, a drink is less of a problem.

However, many people view the clubhouse as a bastion of sexism.

There are some clubs which are ‘Members Only’ and which do not allow women to join – therefore taking a place in the mind of many as a place where the player can go to be away from the wife and kids.

How true this is really depends on the player, the club, and to a certain extent the wife and kids. One thing that is in no doubt whatsoever is that without the clubhouse, golf would probably be less popular among a number of amateurs.

Taking up golf is something that many people do for the social connections and for business reasons. Many a big business deal has been sealed at the end of 18 holes over a drink in the clubhouse.

Golf will retain that aspect for as long as golf, people, and business exist.

A Little Light Reading?

For anyone who likes watching golf or playing it, it can be instructive to read up about the sport as well.

There are few better ways to learn about something, or to brush up on your knowledge, than by reading interviews with the stars, coaching clinics from professionals past and present, and articles on everything from golf clubs (the equipment) to golf clubs (the places where you go to play).

And there is a healthy market in golf magazines which feeds that need for the keen golfer.

Go to any newsagent or most supermarket/convenience stores and you will find a wide range to choose from.

The range really does vary from the extremely studious magazines, which favor articles on the technical points of the game, to the new generation of golf magazines which put the players front and center and will ask them more about themselves.

Neither type of magazine is specifically better, because your choice will inevitably depend on your own taste. It is often beneficial to buy a few different magazines in order to get the most rounded impression of the game.

If there is a star player you want to emulate, then you can only be helped by knowing both about the courses they play and the way they prepare.

A subscription to a golf magazine may also make an excellent present for the amateur golfer in your life. They will be only too glad to receive a magazine which will enable them to hone their game and learn about the stars of the sport.

Guide To Pro Golf

Do you play golf for money? Teach golf or run golf clubs? If so, you are then golf professional or colloquially called pro golfer. If you want to play in an amateur tournament, you cannot. Even if you have received money for playing golf even just once, you will be able to go back to your amateur status.

Therefore, if you are already a professional golfer, you can only join professional golfers’ tournament. There are many golf tournaments for professional golfers and you surely will enjoy your status as professional golfer.

However, if you have received money for playing golf only once, and that you are not so confident in joining professional golf tournament, you may therefore transfer your knowledge to other means. That is, teach golf to beginners, run golf courses or enter the business of selling golf equipments.

For professional golfers, it is also necessary that you join golf associations this will give you variety of options should competing on tournament is no longer your intention.

If you however are an amateur, you may of course want to become a professional golfer. Professional golfers are mostly the elite and rich individuals to play golf for pleasure. However, once a professional golfer, it is almost impossible for you to go back to your status as an amateur. Thus, as an amateur learn everything you can and join tournaments to improve your game and enjoy the moment.

This is because once you have reach the level of a professional golfer, there may already be limited options for you. You may either play on professional golfers’ tournaments or teach the craft to new players.

As mentioned, mostly professional golfers are the elite and rich individuals, but if you are like me, I get bored easily, you may need to divert your golf knowledge into more useful endeavors.

You might just as well, develop your own golf course and run a golfing club. You may still enjoy playing and teaching new and aspirant golfers.

Your experience and advice will be invaluable for beginning golfers and you will surely feel the importance of being a professional golfer helping them.

Some of the things you need to teach younger players include the following:

– Proper choice of golf clubs

– Rules and regulations of golfing

– Golf etiquette

– Techniques on how to deliver the perfect swing, which you may have mastered by now

– Patience, which is extremely important in this game

These are only a few of the teachings you may need to transfer to younger golf players.

Another option is for you to develop a website that will help golfers from other parts of the world. Give the advice that will make them play a better game.

Finally, because surely you have experience an injury or two while playing golf, you may also help develop a forum in which you can help golfers avoid injury and this includes avoiding hamate bone or golfer’s wrist.

We love seeing professional golfers and you surely have our respect, enjoy and have fun playing and helping new golfers.