Sorry, Biodegradable Balls Only on the PGA Tour

Going Green. Does that phrase make you giddy with excitement or make you roll your eyes in disgust? I don't need to take a survey to tell you there are those who believe in taking steps to lessen our environmental footprint and those who believe this whole green movement is a giant bowel movement.

Regardless of which side of the fence you're on, if you're a golfer you should listen up. Right now, there's an organized group petitioning the USGA and R&A (Royal & Ancient Golf Club) to begin addressing environmental concerns in regards to golf - namely on the pro tours (PGA, European Tour, etc.).

If the petition grows legs, it could mean rule changes (something no one ever seems to welcome) and changes in the equipment we use. But will these changes be a bad thing, an unnecessary thing or a step in the right direction?

The petition began over at Golf Refugees, a golf apparel brand out of the UK. The company prides itself on producing eco-friendly clothes and products and decided to petition the powers that be in golf to begin "incorporating greener measures into the sport's guidelines."

So far, they've received a "we will consider your input in due course" letter back from the R&A, but basically what Golf Refugees wants is this:

Golf balls need to be biodegradable

Golf apparel needs to made from materials which are recycled and or compostable.

All golf courses need to have compost toilets and minimal water, pesticide and fertiliser usage.

Golf Refugees owner Peter Gorse states:

"...the governing bodies of golf [should] consider introducing 'eco golf rules' over a reasonable time frame. I see no reason why major golf ball manufactures cannot introduce using recycling materials into their products over the next few years. These part-recycled golf balls should be the future tournament golf balls."

My first reaction to Mr. Gorse's crusade was that it's impractical. Look (in case you don't already know), I'm definitely on the "we need to reduce our environmental footprint" side of the fence (see my other eco-posts below). But the Golf Refugees petition seemed like an impossible goal.

Instead, I suggested to Mr. Gorse that he push for creating one "eco-tournament" annually on one of the pro tours. A tournament that's played on a more eco-friendly course and players use recycled balls or tees or something. That to me seemed more feasible. But to request the USGA and R&A create blanket eco-rules for golf was a bit far-fetched in my opinion.

Maybe I'm not being a forward thinker? Is Mr. Grouse and the Golf Refugees idea completely insane? Will it just convolute the golf rule books and add costs to an already expensive game? I share Mr. Grouse's ideology for green living, but I'm not sure if this petition will help or hurt an already struggling game.

Perhaps we have to start somewhere...

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A New Way To Spark The Golf Economy

I don't feel like getting into the mathematics or science of it, but lets just say the golf industry is continuing to struggle.

According to the last Rounds Played Report from the NGF (2009-2010, because 2011 is obviously not over yet and therefore cannot yet be analyzed), the number of rounds played in the U.S., including both public and private courses, dropped by 2.3% - the largest drop since 01-02 (3%). This marks the fourth consecutive year, as well as the seventh of the past eight, that rounds played has dropped.

Again, I'm not going to attempt to explain the math, but according to the numbers I've looked up, these drops in rounds have worked out to an average loss per course throughout the country of $48,000 per year. All total, you're looking at a loss of roughly $117 million dollars per year being spent on rounds of golf. With numbers like that, it's no wonder private courses are going public and publics are going under.

So what can be done? Well what if there were more opportunities to play? What if you just had a little more time to play? Take for instance the Thanksgiving holiday. Many people had a four-day weekend (not me, but many). Now, a four-day weekend is pretty rare. But even the occasional three-day weekend provides ample opportunity to gain an extra day of golf during the year. Problem with Thanksgiving is, it's usually too cold here in the northeast to get out and play at all.

It seems what's needed is a new three-day weekend. One to take place during golf season. And being that the state of the game is what it is, the USGA may want to lobby for this as well. Personally, my vote would be for August. I know June doesn't have any three day weeknds either, but with Memorial Day occuring late in May and Independence Day falling at the beginning of July, I can make it through June. But with the gap between the 4th of July and Labor Day, that's a much longer period of time to go without a day off.

So, now that we've established August, what exactly are we going to celebrate? Well, there are several birthdays which occur in August that are worthy of some notoriety. Francis Scott Key for instance was born on August 1st. Three former presidents (Benjamin Harrison, Hoover and LBJ) were all born in August as well. Mother Teresa for cryin' out loud! Surely Mother Teresa deserves a holiday in her name!

But I think there are two people who's August birthday's could be celebrated together. Two important Americans whom we all learned about while we were children in elementary school. Two people who's names have become synonomous with searching for lost golf balls in the woods. Who are they you ask? None other than William Clark and Meriwether Lewis AKA Lewis & Clark.

Think about it. How many times have you seen your golfing buddies, or some people from another group ahead of you wandering the woods searching for their ball - "We'd probably have teed off by now if it wasn't for Lewis & Clark searching for their balls in the woods." Or "Check out Lewis & Clark mapping a trail to the green."

Surely two great American pioneers together are deserving of one day to celebrate their accomplishments. After all, if not for Lewis & Clark, we may still not have discovered Omaha! And consequently, we may have never tasted those fantastic steaks! Culinarily speaking, where would we be then?!

Being that their birthdays fall on August 1st (Clark) and August 18th (Lewis), it seems to me like a good day to celebrate would be somewhere in the area of August 9th or 10th, with the actual observed holiday falling on the Monday or Friday closest. And just like that, we've given golfers an extra day of golf every summer.

So look what we've done here. We've gained an extra day off for our hard-working Americans, some recognition for two great pioneers, and an instant spark to the golf economy. What more could you ask for?

OK, we'll work on June as soon as we get the one in August.

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Drive the Golf Ball Straighter With Our Driving Tips

Here are some driving tips.

STANCE

Your stance is one of the most important parts of hitting you driver. Without stability, you can pretty much throw accuracy out the window. You need to have a wider than normal stance to promote a stable base. A good rule of thumb is to stand with your legs just past shoulder width apart.

ALIGNMENT

How are you going to hit the ball straight if you are not lined up properly towards your target? You would be surprised at the number of golfers that have poor alignment. A lot of golfers will push their tee shots into the woods and blame it on a poor swing when they were actually aimed there. You might even be one of them and not even know it yet.

First, you need to set up parallel to target. An example I like to use is the "RAILROAD TRACK APPROACH". Start by lining up to the ball like you normally would. Pretend that your feet are standing on one side of some railroad tracks and the ball on the other. Your feet and shoulders need to be pointed to the left of the target. The ball and club face should be pointed directly at the target.

A good way to test your alignment is to lay 2 clubs down of the ground while hitting on the range. One club should be pointing towards the target and the other club in front of your feet. Both clubs should be parallel to each other.

HEIGHT OF THE TEE

The reason why golf driving tips on the tee height are important is because it affects how high you hit the ball. The higher you tee it, the higher the ball will go. (within reason) The lower you tee it, the lower it will go. You should experiment on the range to find the most appropriate tee height for your swing. A good rule of thumb is to tee the ball up to where 1/4 inch of the ball is above the club face of the driver.

BALL POSITION

The ball position is important because it affects which part of the downswing that you make contact with the ball. Just remember when hitting your driver, play the ball on the inside heel of the front foot.

FINALLY...THE SWING

Now that you have lined up to the ball properly and adjusted your tee height, it is time for golf driving tips about the swing. A good approach to hitting the driver is to swing with a sweeping motion. What I mean by this is you do not hit down on the ball. Instead, you are "sweeping" the ball off the tee.

MOST IMPORTANT!!

Relax, stay tension free, and

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Black Friday

Now that we've given thanks, our attention has turned to the next big event - Black Friday. Not for nothing but, what a dismal name to unofficially kick off the holiday shopping season. I mean it sounds like a cursed day. No? I'm sure there are a ton of people out there shopping right now that think so.

Black Friday means more than watching two people fight over the last half priced Gucci scarf. Although it is quite entertaining, just like watching those midnight shoppers come out of the store at day break looking like extras from "Dawn Of The Dead". There is more to this day than just shopping, for me at least. It marks the end of my golf season here in the northeast.

I vote that this day be celebrated. We celebrate "ends" for other things i.e. Thanksgiving. Whereas if you didn't know, celebrates the harvest which is the end of the growing season. We celebrate retirement, the end of our working days (for the most part). We also celebrate New Years. Sure you can say that it is a celebration for the new year but we celebrate it on the last day. The end of the year. The New Years anthem, Auld Lang Syne, is written in past tense and doesn't really mention what's to come rather what has happened.

Golf courses should follow in the Black Friday tradition and offer great deals. Oh I don't know, greens fees half off maybe? Buy a round get one free perhaps...which is pretty much the same as half off. But you get the idea, right? There could be a closing ceremony in the 19th hole with ridiculous drink and food specials. A crazy band playing, people dancing on the bar, a few nut bags streaking on the 18th green. Oh man, it's gonna be great! Weather permitting of course. Who's with me?

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A Golf Player's Guide to Buying Quality Golf Clubs

Golf players generally need to have the right clubs and golf accessories to perform well in golf. This explains why it necessitates some golfing wisdom and some know how in buying a new set of golf clubs. If you have just been hooked by the addicting sports and you are looking for new golfing sets, some basic know how will help you. Here a few things to remember when buying golf clubs:

Know which golf club is right for you. Take into consideration your body size when buying golf clubs. The gold clubs that are most appropriate for your body size are ideally those that measure the same size as the length from your navel to the floor. This means that if you are big or tall enough, the standard sets will not do well with you. Another way to identify the appropriate club for you is to try golf clubs before purchasing them. This will give you an idea if you will be comfortable with a particular club or if you will have a better swing with another.

Learn which golf clubs are the best. This does not mean looking for the most popular and most expensive brands in the market. This means asking friends who play golf what particular golf clubs they are most comfortable with. You may also check what kind of clubs good and experience players are playing. You can also get an idea which golf clubs are the best by reading golf magazines, searching about golf clubs and accessories in the internet, and evaluating users' reviews which are available in some online merchant sites. Seeking advice from a golf pro, however, is not advisable because some of them may be endorsing particular brands in the market.

Take into consideration your needs as a player and your available resources when setting your budget. When you are on the lookout for golf clubs and accessories, you will be encountering a wide array of golf club prices. Knowing your needs as a player and your available resources will help you determine the appropriate amount that you have to spend for golf clubs and accessories. Buying expensive clubs is okay as long as you have lots of money and if you intend to engage in the sports more often. If you don't intend to play much and you have a limited budget, however, buying expensive golf clubs is not advisable. You may instead look for cheaper brands or second hand golf clubs.

Golf clubs are necessary for you to enjoy and excel in the game. If you have finally made up your mind to buy a golf club set for yourself, remember to take these tips in consideration. This will have you buying the best and appropriate club for you that your resources can afford.

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Golfing Thanks

November 20, 2011 - Leaner,
Hairier and Thankful.

I was eating dinner at a restaurant in Canc�n, M�xico one Thanksgiving (I know...of all the sacrilegious things an American can do) when a middle-aged English chap at the next table blurted-out in my direction; "I can tell by your accent that you're American, right?"

When I responded in the affirmative, he proceeded to ask the following question: "What's this whole Thanksgiving thing about anyway?" My tongue-in-cheek response was that we (Americans) were celebrating getting away from you (the British). On that note, we all had a quick chuckle, another sip of our Mojitos and then promptly got into an argument over turkey.

You see, he claimed that turkeys were native to England since (obviously and logically) "people have been eating turkey dinner on Christmas in England for hundreds of years." I, on the other hand, explained that turkeys were from the Americas and were brought over to England in the early 16th-century. On that point, we agreed to disagree.

But being away for Thanksgiving that year got me thinking about what this holiday really means. Sure, we all are thankful for our health, our family and the ability to put food on the table - these are all obvious things to be thankful for. But I'm not sure it really hits home until your health, someone in your family or that steady job goes away.

This year I've had some (albeit minor) health issues, to which I've taken steps to correct. But those issues kept me off the links for good amount of time - enough time to realize that golf (for me anyway) is a little bit of therapy - It's a reminder of all that's good in this world and if you can get yourself back out on the course, the healing process is complete (I'm sure Stinky Golfer Pete, whose health issues this season were far more serious than mine, would agree).

This past weekend, my healing process finished - I played golf for the first time in months. I played with my father, who at 76, hadn't hit the links in two years and wasn't sure he'd even be able to finish our 9-hole round (he would have been content to quit when he got tired and follow me in the cart for the rest of the round). Well, I'm happy to report he not only finished all 9-holes, but played better than expected to boot. As for me, I walked all 9 sans any gout pain in my foot. And I too shot better than expected (not my best round ever, but it could have been far worse).

So, as I settle in tomorrow to eat, drink and watch the Packers crush the Lions (and hopefully my Dolphins sneak past the Cowboys); I'll be thankful. Not just for my health or my family or even for golf. I'll be thankful for all of it.

Happy Thanksgiving.

And to our readers in the UK: Turkeys are as American as Pumpkin Pie (yes, pumpkins are from here too...).

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Why Don't We Tailgate For Golf?

I don't know about you, but to me, going to a football game goes hand-in-hand with tailgating. I almost feel that if I go to a game and I don't tailgate, somehow I've missed out on something. As a matter of fact, it's been a good five or six years since I went to a game and I didn't tailgate.

But to clarify, I don't get the chance to go to many games, so it's not like I'm a tailgating pro. On the contrary, a few times my buddies and I have managed to turn our big day into a comedy of errors! But, it's still a good time nonetheless.

But it's strange how tailgating seems to go only with football. For instance, I've never tailgated at any baseball game I've ever been to. Same for basketball, hockey,etc... Why is that? Is it a parking situation? I think that might have alot to do with it. It seems for football games,I've parked in lots. But for all other sports, I've been in a parking garage, took a train to the game or parked on the street somewhere. None of these are really conducive to tailgating. But you know what sport is? Golf.

Think about it. When you go to a golf tournament, the opportunity to tailgate is tremendous! Here in the northeast, golf season occurs during grilling season anyway, so the weather is probably on the nicer side. Also, I'd say that chances are you're not parking in a garage, taking a train in, or parking on a busy city street. Any golf tournament I've ever attended had me parked in a large field/lot...perfect for tailgating!

So why has tailgating never taken off with golf? If it's such a fun tradition for football, then why not find the time to do it during a summer sport as well? I think I may try to start up a little something new next year. The Travelers Championship will be taking place in the area next June. Maybe instead of my buddies and I bringing just a pair of comfortable sneakers, we'll pack up some burgers, dogs, a grill and a few brews!

Maybe we can start a new tailgating tradition. A summer tailgating tradition. Maybe we can start up a whole new trend! And hey, even if it turns out to be not all that great, it sure beats being stuck inside paying $7 for a beer and $6 for a pathetic looking burger wrapped in aluminum foil, right?

Swing 'til you're happy!

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Best Rated Golf GPS Systems

Anyone who is an avid golfer knows that a golf GPS can save them strokes. However, it can be hard to determine which is the best rated golf GPS system on the market. In this article I will review 3 of the top selling GPS systems.

Callaway uPro GPS - This is one of the top selling GPS devices available and it comes with a full color touchscreen. It also has the amazing feature that gives you a fly over of the hole you are playing. This is great for getting an idea of what the hole looks like and how to play your shot. It also features the AnyPoint technology which allows you to get yardage to any point on the hole. This is great for calculating layups and also to know how far hazards are. The Callaway uPro costs around 0.

Garmin Approach G4 Golf GPS - This device also features a full color touchscreen and it is also waterproof. It comes preloaded with over 9,000 courses so there is no need to download courses individually or pay extra for them. One of the best features is that you can use the touchscreen to move the pin placement on the hole to get exact yardage to the pin based on the pin location. The Garmin Approach G4 costs around 0.

Skycaddie SG5 - This device has a color screen and is backed by Skycaddie's award winning GPS system. They offer over 23,000 courses but you will need to pay for them individually or with a membership. SkyCaddie calculates yardage measurements from the ground instead of satellite images so it provides more accurate yardage. It can also hold up to 40 targets on each hole so you can put in bunkers, water or even trees that are in play. The Skycaddie SG5 costs around 0.

Hopefully one of these three best rated golf GPS systems will be right for you and start helping you save strokes off your score. Having correct yardage will not only lower your score but it will also save you time on the course.

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