If you want to get a thoughtful gift for a golfer, personalized golf balls should be at the top of your list.
Engrave Your Golf Balls
Engraving your golfers name on their golf balls is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can get. They'll use them everytime they play and be reminded of your gift often.
When a golfer sees their name on a ball it's a sense of prestige. They would never do it themselves, but receiving it as a gift is a bonus. Also, being able to identify your ball during the round is icing on the cake.
Choose Your Brand Wisely
If you're going to go to the extent of personalized golf balls, make sure to get a decent brand. You can literally spoil this give by getting cheap golf balls. Not to say the golfer will be that snobby, but seeing a ball that's say a Titleist with their name on it would be very nice.
Personalized Golf Gifts
Anytime you can personalize a golf gift you've just upped the perceived value of that gift for the recipient. Engraving a special saying or even their name can leave a lasting impact. Many gift givers don't realize the added cost to personalize a gift is modest. Why not go the extra effort to do this? They'll remember this for a long time.
Stuck In a Bunker? Get Out and On!
Don't be afraid of the sand...most pros would rather play from a greenside bunker than the rough. So the next time you are faced with a shot from the bunker, try this…
- Bend forward at the waist, so your hands are lower than normal.
- Aim your shoulders and feet to the left of the target (for right-handed players) and aim your club at the target.
- Stay loose and relaxed – you should feel no tension.
- Make a full shoulder turn, taking the club back following the same line as your shoulders and feet, drop the club behind the ball and finish all the way.
- Don’t rush - maintain a consistent rhythm through out the shot and avoid trying to “help” the ball out of the bunker.
by Alicia Dibos
Alicia Dibos has four top tens in five starts on The Legends Tour.
Power Drives
Most amateurs want to hit it farther. Power comes from a full extended swing/turn and balance. To achieve this, I try to get a perfect setup. Setup dictates how you take the club back, how much weight shift you achieve and on which plane the club travels. If we stand over the ball improperly we will dip, reverse pivot, fall backward and use our hands to direct the swing. Remember those good shots you’ve hit. You got the club in the right place and it did all the work. Let’s see if we can get this to happen more than a few times!
- Stand with you feet shoulder width apart.
- Bend at the waist, arms hang freely, chest up and proud.
- Ball never too far back, start in the middle for the short clubs but put it forward for the driver. I put the driver in line with my left/front foot. This gives you room to weight shift for power.
- Set the left/front side higher than the right/back side.
- Feel as if you are on an upslope. This will put 60% of your weight back or behind the ball! This is a powerful position.
Now as you swing try to keep your posture and weight shift through to your finish. This posture pre-sets you behind the shot so you can be aggressive and swing through to your finish. Remember, if you don’t finish to the front/left foot you have gotten out of balance and position. Let this setup help you find your balance and power!
Watch Sherri Turner if you want to see it fly! Check out Patty Sheehan, Sally Little and Myra Blackwelder- they can really move the ball. Look at their postures and balance. Also watch for future senior tour star Michele Wie who has perfect setup and balance. Once you get used to the proper setup you’ll have more fun with this game! Enjoy!
by Lori West
Lori West has won twice on The Legends Tour.
Health and Nutrition Before and During Your Round of Golf :
Fuel Your Golf Tank
Do you run out of “gas” at the 15th hole and cannot wait to drag yourself into the 19th hole for rest and refreshment? Do you find your focus and concentration waivers in and out after the turn? Maybe the answer to these questions is poor nutrition and dietary habits before and during your round of golf. If you want to improve your golf game, start focusing on what you are putting into your tank!
While watching a professional tournament, have you noticed that the pros are constantly drinking water and “munching” on something! Remember that energy in (food) equals energy out (golf). Better performance and better nutrition go hand in hand.
Here are some tips that will “keep you in the game":
Before Your Round
* Eat high protein, high fiber foods as well as complex carbohydrates.
* Examples: chicken, seafood, lean red meats, eggs, beans, whole grains, low and nonfat dairy, fruits, vegetables and nuts.
During Your Round
* Every hole, hydrate with water. Just a few sips will do!
* Every third hole, grab a nutritious snack. No, not a beer and a candy bar but fruits, nuts, proteins bars and low-fat cheese stick will do!
* At the turn, if needed, have a protein sandwich and bring it with you for the back nine.
After Your Round
* Enjoy yourself!!!
Remember that good nutrition is vital not only for peak golf performance but for quality of life. Become more aware of what you eat and you will be happy to see better results both on and off the golf course.
This pro’s favorite on-course food is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!!
by Betsy Smith, LPGA Teaching Professional
Do you run out of “gas” at the 15th hole and cannot wait to drag yourself into the 19th hole for rest and refreshment? Do you find your focus and concentration waivers in and out after the turn? Maybe the answer to these questions is poor nutrition and dietary habits before and during your round of golf. If you want to improve your golf game, start focusing on what you are putting into your tank!
While watching a professional tournament, have you noticed that the pros are constantly drinking water and “munching” on something! Remember that energy in (food) equals energy out (golf). Better performance and better nutrition go hand in hand.
Here are some tips that will “keep you in the game":
Before Your Round
* Eat high protein, high fiber foods as well as complex carbohydrates.
* Examples: chicken, seafood, lean red meats, eggs, beans, whole grains, low and nonfat dairy, fruits, vegetables and nuts.
During Your Round
* Every hole, hydrate with water. Just a few sips will do!
* Every third hole, grab a nutritious snack. No, not a beer and a candy bar but fruits, nuts, proteins bars and low-fat cheese stick will do!
* At the turn, if needed, have a protein sandwich and bring it with you for the back nine.
After Your Round
* Enjoy yourself!!!
Remember that good nutrition is vital not only for peak golf performance but for quality of life. Become more aware of what you eat and you will be happy to see better results both on and off the golf course.
This pro’s favorite on-course food is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!!
by Betsy Smith, LPGA Teaching Professional
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