Golf Bag Buying Tips

By Dave Owen

A golf bag is an essential equipment that is used to carry all your golf stuff. This will include your golf balls, golf clubs, markers, tees and even umbrellas and towels.

Golf bags don't have any effect on the result of the game. But, they can greatly affect your attitude by way of offering comfort as you makes your way around the course.

As to how much load in your gear you put in the bag is up to you. You also have the choice of how it will be moved around the course. Either by your hand, by a caddie or on a cart.

If you plan on riding in a golf cart on your rounds, then the weight is not a factor. But if you plan on carrying it yourself, then a lighter bag is a 'no brainer'.

Types of golf bags:

1. Staff bags. These are the largest types of golf bags. They can hold a complete set of golf clubs and have many side pockets. These are the other golf items and equipment that you may wishe to take along.

Almost all professional golfers prefer the staff bag because they can hold a lot of equipment. And since their caddy carries their bag, weight is never a problem.

A good staff bag is one made of leather or materials that are of high quality and are more expensive.

2. Cart Bags. A lot smaller in size compared to staff bags. But they are more bulky and may be hard to carry around the course. These bags are designed to be used on golf carts but have fewer pockets and storage capacity.

3. Carry Bags. The smallest type, and are normally made from plastic, nylon and other light materials. These bags are constructed to hold the essentials such as the golf clubs, a few small golf accessories and balls. They are the right choice for the golfer who favors to carry his own bag.

Choosing the right bag for you

1. When deciding on which bag to buy, take into account the price and your budget. How much you can afford will determine what type and quality bag is right for you. But, as I have said, the more expensive it is, the more complex the features of the bag. Keep in mind however, that the bag will not directly effect your game. Golf shoes, clubs and balls, on the other hand, will have a more significant impact than the bag.

2. Features. You should be aware of what features you need in your bag and what equipment it will need to contain. A bag that can stand alone will make it easier to take out your golf clubs during your game. You may also need to carry an umbrella. If this is the case, you would need an umbrella slot. However, if you only take the basic gear, you may want consider a simple and light bag that can accommodate just the basics.

Dave is the owner of http://getgolffacts.com/ Get Golf Facts, where you find information and resources on how to improve your golf game.

Women's Golf Set: What You Should be Looking For

By Mike Pedersen

If you are new to the game of golf, chances are that you have no idea what you should be looking for when it comes to the women's golf set that you choose to buy. Well, do not worry. You have come to the right place. Here, we will take a detailed look at what you should be looking for when you decide to buy a golf set.

Before you can buy a golf club set, there are a number of things which need to be determined. For starters, you need to know what your ability level is. This can help determine which golf set will be the best set for you.

What should be included in each set? No matter which set you decide to buy, your set should include woods, irons, and wedges. Even the most basic set should include at least two to three woods, eight irons, a wedge and an iron.

Also, before you decide to buy a set, you must remember to keep in mind which hand you use. If you are left handed, chances are that you will have a much more difficult time finding a golf club set which is suitable for you than if you were right handed.

So how do you find a women's golf set which is the most suitable for you? Well, one of your options is to go to a store that sells golf equipment and speak with a professional golf club fitter. They will be able to assist you in which will be the best for you, particularly based on your height and physical strength.

The main key to finding the absolute best golf club set is knowing exactly what you need. You should know what is the best to have and what will most suit your personal golfing needs. And always remember that quantity may not always mean quality. Look for a golf club set which has clubs which offer you the most quality.

About The Author: Mike Pedersen and his wife are founders of the first online golf for women improvement site at FitGolfForWomen.com. For more information on womens golf set, visit their site today!

Finding a Great Pair of Womens Golf Gloves is Simple

By Mike Pedersen

Having a reliable and comfortable golf glove can do wonders for your game.

What to look for in golf gloves for female golfers.

The most important factor when choosing the best golf gloves for your needs is comfort. Since you are going to be wearing them for hours at a time, you are going to want to ensure that they fit your hands well and that they are not an inconvenience at all. Thankfully, there are many different styles and brands to choose from to ensure that you get the best value for your money.

One popular form of golf gloves for women is the half length glove. This allows for optimal performance because it allows the tips of your fingers to grip the club accordingly. These are becoming more and more widely used with each season by women golfers.

However, many women find that golf gloves that have full length fingers are better for their personal game. What it truly comes down to is really a matter of preference. Try each type while gripping a club and you will instantly be able to see which one is better for you.

All the colors of the rainbow.

You can also color coordinate your golf gloves to match with your preferred color of golf clothes. Whether it is pink, blue, green, black or brown that suits your style, you will be able to find female golf gloves that will work great as long as look great.

Having a proper golf glove is very important to the game of golf. It allows you to have optimum control of the clubs and also ensures that your hands won’t slip up and down the club during the swing. Although it is possible to play without gloves, it is recommended not to. So whether you look online or in golf stores, you can certainly find the best women's golf gloves for your specific needs.

Finding A Pro Golf Shirt

By Dane J Stanton

There are many different kinds of golf shirts available to buy and it can become overwhelming trying to choose the right one for you. This article will discuss everything there is to know about golf shirts, including some of the best places to buy them and other golfing apparel from.

So what is classified as a golf shirt these days? Well as we all know, golf is a very traditional sport and there are many different rules that players must follow when it comes to rules on the golf course. One of these rules that finds itself all across the world of golf, it that all players playing golf on a private golf course, must wear a collared shirt. So there's the first thing you need to know about golf shirts. You have to now make sure that the one you buy has a collar on it.

One of the most popular collared shirts that many players where, are polo shirts. The first brand that comes to most peoples minds when they're talking about polo shirts is Ralph Lauren. Yes we all know how expensive these shirts can be, however they are easily one of the best quality polo's on the market today. If you don't want to spend a great deal of money on a golf shirt, because you aren't all that serious about your golf, then the are of course a lot of other less expensive brands that sell collared shirts for golf, including Nike, Adidas and many other sporting brands. Basically any golf brand that you can think of usually sells golf shirts and some of them are very affordable.

Do I have to wear a collared shirt in order to play golf? The answer to that question is no, with shades of grey. Most public courses allow people to play golf without a collared shirt, however not all of them. What you might have already noticed is that many public courses are starting to become less and less strict about the type of apparel people are allowed to wear on their course.

Almost every private course that I can think of however requires all players to wear collared shirts when playing on their course. You will find that most private courses are very strict about this as they want to make sure their course follows all the guidelines set by the PGA. This gives their course a sense of professionalism.

Now if you think that later on down the track you might want to join a private course, because you just can't get enough of this great sport, then go out and buy yourself a few collared golf shirts for your wardrobe. Inevitably it's going to make you feel like more of a pro and maybe your game might start improving as a result of this!

Sand Golf Courses - Golf As It Was Originally Played In The Desert

By Nigel Butler

While you're in UAE, why not try a round of golf on one of the world's best sand courses, and sample golf as it was originally played in the desert. Al Ghazal is unquestionably a very good and testing layout, although perhaps not as easy-on-the-eye as if it were grass. Here the entire game is played on sand, and that means fairways, greens (called browns) and obviously the bunkers. The course stretches out across an upper and lower plateau, which creates some interesting elevation changes on several holes. Within its testing 6724 yards (off the white tees) are many excellent dog-legging par-4's, uphill and downhill par-3's (the 11th is a gem), substantial bunkering and occasional water hazards, the most dangerous of which comes into play at the long par-5 17th, another excellent hole. The large and sloping browns, which include several arranged on two-tiers, roll as straight, fast and true as anything you'll find on a grass course. Sand golf may not be to everyone's liking, but it is remarkable how close to grass golf it comes - what's missing are all those lush green fairways. The "greening" effect here, comes from a pleasant array of palms and small trees that surround the course and line some of the holes, and of course the small artificial grass mat you carry around, for shots from the marked-out fairways.

Despite its proximity to the airport, the golf course is surprisingly unaffected by noise from air traffic. Al Ghazal has been home to the Abu Dhabi Sand Golf Championship, which in previous years has boasted some distinguished professional champions : Greg Owen of England in 2004 and Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand in 2005. To the right of the 7th hole is a 4000 year old archaeological site.

The oldest golf course in the Emirates is Dubai Country Club's Al Awir sand golf course. pre-dating the arrival of grass courses by several years. It is also the first course in the Middle East to host overseas golf professionals, when the Caledonian Lions toured here in 1983. Regular venue for the Dubai Men's Open. Al Awir may not be as aesthetically easy-on-the-eye as a grass course, but at a very respectable 6477 yards, and with many well laid out holes, good greenside bunkering, occasional water hazards and browns that have the pace and holding characteristics of normal greens.

Many expats who have lived in Africa and the Middle East will be aware of the etiquette of sand golf, which includes the following : only wear soft-soled shoes (e.g. trainers) - spiked shoes, even soft spikes will damage the greens (called browns). You can play from an artificial grass mat, but only if you are on the fairways (marked by stakes). Always brush the browns after you've finished putting - large brushes are provided for this purpose at each brown.

This may not be golf as you've known it before but you may just get to like it ! Rumour is that even Monty became a convert once he'd played at Al Ghazal !

Golf Shafts of Golf

By Acario Daire

Golf shafts are used between the grip and the “club head” golf shaft is circular in shape and some of the strongest and lightest materials are used to make the golf shaft. Graphite and tempered steels are used for the best strength. In 2006 the newest profiles that are 48GA approved and have ultimate strength are triangle golf shafts or some call the shaft trigraphite shafts.

Understanding shaft flex to improve your game:

To improve your golf game you need to understand the effect shaft flex has on your game. “Flex” means the ability of a golf shaft to bend as forces are applied to it during the golf swing. The forces which are generated by the swing you have i.e. fast, slow, smooth or jerky. There are five generally used ratings for shafts flex.

• Extra stiff
• Stiff
• Regular
• Senior
• Ladies and Gentlemen:

When you have a flex that does not match your swing then in the clubface being misaligned at impact, it causes your shots to go off-target.

What role does flex play?

Shaft flexes impacts, either directly or indirectly, the accuracy, trajectory and distance of you shot. As the shaft flexes, so the position of the club head changes. The face of the club must be square at impact to get the most out of the shot. You will not be able to touch the ball if you have the wrong flex for your swing.

Guidelines:

• The degree of flex in your club shafts is something you decide to have stiffer shafts, or softer shafts, depending on your needs.
• When you are ready to hit the ball then take a look at the distance the ball has to travel.
• General: If you carry you driver 250 yards or more, go with stiff;
• Regular: 230-250 yards.
• Senior: 200-230 yard.
• Ladies: 200 yards or less.
• Only the big hitters are going to need extra for most of us, extra stiff isn’t seen on the picture.

Is your flex too stiff?

• The ball may tend to go to the right, or fade side, for right-handed golfers because with a too-stiff shaft the clubface is harder to square.
• The ball will fly lower and shorter for any given loft, compared to a properly fit shaft.
• The shot may feel less solid, more like a mis-hit even it you make contact on the center of the club face.

Isn’t your flex too stiff?
• The Golf ball tends to go to the left, or to the draw side, for a right-handed golfer.
• The Golf ball might fly higher for any given loft, compared to a property fit shaft.
• Shots may tend to feel more solid, even when they aren’t

The problem in hitting a shaft that is too flexible is much less than the harm in hitting a shaft that is too stiff. When you are unsure about flex, always err on the side of more flex. Mostly go with the regular.

Choose the best shaft-flex

You can visit a golf professional for a club fitting to choose the proper flex. The golf professional will take a lot of measurements, watch your swing, measure your swing speed, watch your ball flight and be able to recommend which flex is right for you. Club fitting are available at man pro shops and almost all golf schools and from teaching professionals. When you find a flex with which you are comfortable. Then it is always suggestible to buy it. There is a good chance that it might be the right one.

Find Out The Secret Of Having The Best Golf Shoes For Your Game

By Dane J Stanton

There are many pieces of golf equipment that are unnecessary for most golfers. One piece of equipment that doesn’t fall in that category are golf shoes. There are many different types of golf shoes on the market, so it's hard to find the right pair for you. This article will endeavor to teach you all you need to know about golf shoes so you can make an informed decision when you decide to go buy a pair.

Golf Shoe Type One

The first type of golf shoes that are very popular amongst many players on the PGA, are studded shoes. Now you’re probably wondering "isn't every golf shoe studded?" and you're right. Every golf shoe is studded except the types of studs carry from shoe to shoe. The first one we will be talking about is the metal studded golf shoe. In fact the studs are more like metal spikes and gives players extra grip when they are taking their shot.

Extra grip usually means more balance and a well balanced stance is generally going to create a much smoother and cleaner shot. Lately there has been one concern with metal studded golf shoes and that is the fact they tend to damage greens when players are putting. There is nothing more frustrating for a golfer when their ball strikes a divot in the green when they are putting. It's something that of course has been addressed and with that we can move onto the second type of golf shoe.

Golf Shoe Type Two

The second type of golf shoe that is beginning to become more popular than the first is the rubber studded golf shoe. Most players on the PGA wear a pair of rubber studded golf shoes. Most people who wear them say there is no difference between the level of balance attained from the rubber studs and the metal studs. This is great news because rubber studs tend to make very little if not any damage to the surface of greens. This means that there will be a reduction in the number of balls missing the hole due to divots in the green. This of course is going to save a hec of a lot of frustration for everyone.

Therefore if you are looking to buy a pair of new golf shoes than your best bet is to buy a pair of rubber studded shoes. I mean everyone else is so why not you too!

Best Golf Balls – Are There Such Things?

By Mike Pedersen

Every golfer has his own opinion of what the best golf balls are. The best golf balls are not necessarily the highest priced, nor those that come top in the ‘experts’ reviews. To many, the best golf balls are those with which they scored their lowest ever score, or hit a hole in one. Many who had a hole in one with a particular golf ball will not play with any other.

Different Balls do Different Things

Some golf balls are made for distance and others for spin. So if you find a golf ball that you can hit a great distance off the tee, you may find that you cannot stop it on the green, or fade it round that dogleg. Others are made specifically for spin and control, so while you may compromise a bit on distance, your short game is much better.

The Best Balls May Depend on How Good You Are

Golf balls are made in varying degrees of hardness, and with different types of cover which can impart more or less spin. The harder the ball, the farther it will generally travel, but the less easy it will be to get spin it due to its lack of compression against the club head at the point of impact. Beginners will usually find that the best golf balls for them are those that travel farthest, while the pros may prefer a ball with a higher degree of compression which gives more spin, and hence will be easier to control better while in flight and after landing.

So the best golf balls for some are not necessarily the best golf balls for others. It may not be wise to pick a golf ball because you can drive it 250 yards, or because you can stop it on a dime. You should choose a ball that allows you to play your best overall game. This may not be the best golf ball for your buddy, but it will be for you.

Golf Balls Should Fit The Player

Golf balls are like clubs: they should fit the player, and your ball should match your style of play. If you are a really long hitter, but fall down when it comes to the short game round the greens, then perhaps you should change to balls that allow you easier control over spin. These will then be the best golf balls for you. On the other hand if you are great round the greens but can’t get the distance you may require a slightly harder cover, and rely on your club work to get the spin and control rather than the ball itself.

Cheap Does Not Necessarily Mean Bad

Some swear that the Titleis Pro V1x or the Bridgestone Tour B330 are the best golf balls, but just as many swear by the cheap ball they bought in their local discount store that gives them both length and short game control.