Golf Gadgets; WTF? (Part 3)

Ok, it's been a while since we did one of these but it's back. In our 3rd installment, we will delve further into the "golf training aid" market and have a look at what will bring the tour within reach for us hacks. Ding! Ding! Let's get it on!

What They Say: Using a proven and unique frame and brace design, several new features have been incorporated into the new CentreCup Pro so it promotes both the �straight-back and straight-through� PILS putting stroke and the �inside-square-inside� stroke. CentreCup Pro is the upgraded version of the best-selling CentreCup� putting aid and delivers a pure putting stroke every time - whichever method a teaching professional recommends.

What I Say: I got a better method for you. Get drunk, I'll slump you over a lowered pull up bar and you can putt til you puke. Hey, at least you'll get your money's worth.

What They Say: I don't know what they could possibly say about the "Power Swing Fan Training Aid." It's a fan...

What I Say: "It is so friggin' hot out here today! Hey Bob, break out that fan and cool us own a bit, would ya?"

What They Say: PivotPro guides you towards a correct pivot, encouraging correct golf swing fundamentals that result in proper coiling of the upper torso against the back leg. PivotPro helps you create maximum resistance that leads to more power, consistency, proper weight distribution, and footwork. It's like having your own professional golf instructor at your beck and call!

What I Say: Professional golf instructor at your beck and call? You're telling me this snow board binding on a stick is like an instructor? Hank Haney better watch out.

There it is, another successful look at golf training aids Golfstinks.com style.

Hit'em long...yell FORE!

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Best Callaway XJ Junior 11-Piece Girl's Golf Club Set (9-12 Years Old, Right Hand) review for shop online By : Callaway | Go to store List Price : $300.00 Our Price : $238.99 (as of Mar 08, 2012 12:04:07) You Save : $61.01 (20%) In Stock The ultimate set of clubs for junior girls looking to jump-start their love of the game. The XJ Girls Set built for juniors ages 9-12 or between 51-60 inches tall is small in size, but big on technology. Every club comes with some of the innovations Callaway Golf put into its men's and women's X Series Clubs. The XJ Series provide the perfect combination of performance and forgiveness so girls can play confidently and aggressively with golf clubs designed specifically for their unique swing needs. 360cc all-titanium driver has a large sweet spot for outstanding distance and forgiveness Stainless steel fairway wood with the X-Sole Design for consistent alignment, and perimeter weighting for high MOI Stainless steel 5-, 7- and 9-irons with Extreme Notch Weighting for amazing forgiveness and stability XJ Odyssey 2-Ball Putter makes lining up putts easier and more accurate Lightweight stand bag has a 3-way triangular top, features 7 zippered pockets, a double strap, an MP3 player holder

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5 Reasons They Quit Golf

As much as I love this game, there was a time when I thought about giving it up.

Even though I snapped-out-of-it and rediscovered my passion for golf, others don't. Why?

Golf is too Hard
Perhaps the most common reason is that golf is simply too hard. But is it too hard or are they just too lazy? Last year, I penned a guest post for a popular golf blog in which I asked if we're too lazy to get better at golf. Here's an excerpt:

Practice makes perfect�Or so the saying goes. What that little phrase fails to articulate is how much practice it actually takes to make things perfect. Throw in an impossibly difficult sport like golf and attaining perfection becomes perfectly ridiculous. Now don�t get me wrong, there are a select few who not only have the raw talent to be great at golf, but also have the drive to spend countless hours on the range or putting green practicing�But I�m not one of them. And I surmise not many of you are either. As far as I�m concerned: I�m just too lazy to work that hard at something I�m never going to make a living at in the first place.

Yeah, golf is hard. And some people have the guts to deal with that reality and enjoy golf anyway, while others don't.

They Hate Golf
So they tried it and hated it - meh, it happens. But how could you possibly hate a game as great as this? Well, I wrote about that also - in fact, I provided 5 reasons why people hate golf. Enjoy.

A Serious Injury
Let's face it, you would have to be in a good amount of pain to give up on a sport like golf, but it happens. Be it your back, or knees, or in my case, my foot knocked me out for a couple months - there are reasons people are forced to give up this game. Sometimes the pain makes quitting unavoidable, but other times, it can be downright inspirational. And how a returning Vet who lost a leg can take up golf is both inspirational and remarkable. Makes my foot pain look rather pathetic, actually.

They Stink
This is different than golf being too hard. When people quit because the game is too hard, it's typically because they've recently started playing and realize they don't have the time or patience to get better. But when people quit because they stink, it's typically because they are pompous asses.

For example, do you know a golf buddy who can't stand it that you win all the time? You know - they guy who makes everything a competition, but get him out on the golf course and he's less than stellar? Not being able to live with the fact that he's not as good as you at something, he quits golf never to return. Now there's a guy that takes himself way too seriously - and believe me, those people are out there!

They Lose the Will to Golf
What? Well, if you were reading this blog a couple months ago, you would know all about losing the will to golf. When we dig way down into our psyche, we realize that passions can, for one reason or another, simply burn out. There can be several causes for this. In my case, an extended lack in playing time, coupled with a shift in priorities, triggered the feeling that golf was no longer an important part of my life. While I have since come to my senses, I'm sure there are others (perhaps those who were never really passionate about the game in the first place) who will simply walk away from the sport because golf just doesn't matter all that much.

I certainly hope you never quit golf - especially because you stink, or because it's too hard. If we writers of the Golf Stinks Blog accomplish anything, it's to convey you don't have to be good at something to love it. And I certainly hope you aren't forced to give it up due to an injury or perhaps worse, lose the will to play altogether. It's true that golf is not for everyone...but if you love it, you know what keeps you coming back.

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Louisiana State University boasts of its awesome athletic team which is the LSU Tigers. With the team's very good winning percentage, the LSU Tigers is considered one of the best teams in America. No wonder more and more people are drawn to become their fans. Wearing LSU Tigers jersey is one way the fans can keep the team's spirit alive. Others prefer to add their own touch to their jerseys. Here's where to shop for your personalized LSU Tigers jersey:

Lsushop.net

As the official online store of this athletics team, the web store offers authentic replica to personalized jerseys. Most of their jerseys are made by Nike. These are suitable for men and women and they come in different colors, designs and sizes.

So far, the store is selling a Nike Tigers white and purple replica customized jersey. Available sizes are small, medium, large, XL, XXL, and 3XL and price is .95. It has a double zero number on it and you can customize the replica putting your own name on it or the name of a 'former' LSU Tiger player or simply leave the name plate blank. It is illegal to put a name of a current player on the jersey due to NCAA regulations. The name is limited to 10 characters only.

The online store also offers customization on some of their college jerseys but NCAA regulations are still strictly applied. They have a no return - no refund policy to any customized items, but they allow exchange for damaged items with new like items.

Other online shops that offer the same personalized LSU jersey:

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If you prefer to really make your own LSU jersey (that means that the jersey need not be authentic or made by Nike), you can visit this sports store and design your own. You can choose from different styles, color combinations, sizes, the numbering or lettering styles and the type of fabrics to be used too. You can also add the name of the team (LSU Tigers) and the player's name or your name. Though the jersey builder on this site is intended for bulk orders only, you can email or call them with their contact details if your order is less than 12 jerseys.

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A Perception of Golf by Age Groups

Occasionally, while I'm driving to and from work or out on my lunch break, I listen to sports talk radio.  And it was just this past Friday when I tuned in mid-day for a couple of minutes and caught an interesting golf conversation.

I'm tuned into The Fan (WFAN - New York) listening to their mid-day show.  This particular show is hosted by kind of an odd pair due to their age.  While one guy, Evan Roberts, is in his late-20's, his co-host, Joe Beningo, is in his late 50's.  As you could imagine, the age difference makes for good conversation on multiple sports topics and all-around good sports radio. 

But on Friday I tuned in just in time to catch part of a conversation about golf and golf tournaments.  I missed the beginning, but I got the general idea - the way a younger guy looks at golf vs. the way an older guy does.

A caller was trying to talk up how much fun it is to go to a golf tournament, but Evan just wasn't really down with it.  Joe on the other hand was in agreement with the caller, trying to express how incredible some of the shots and putts the pros make truly are.  But what it came down to were the two overall opinions.  Evan's was that he will probably take up golf later in life.  But for the time being, while he's still got his legs, he's going to participate in more active sports.  Joe on the other hand, wishes he took up golf earlier in life.  This conversation got me wondering how many golfers and non-golfers perceive the sport this way.  Using myself as an example, I can see where both guys are coming from.      
          
I spent most of my early life living practically right around the corner from a golf course, but never had any interest in playing the sport.  I was younger, and interested in the more active sports.  I wanted to play basketball, football and softball.  Not golf.  So for that reason, I understand where Evan is coming from.  As you get older, the active sports are going to be gone and you'll be relegated to either watching them on TV or watching your kids play.  So get the time in when you can.  Soon, golf will be your only option.

But on the other hand, I certainly see Joe's view.  Once I began playing relatively regularly, I too had wished I had taken up the game sooner than I did.  I didn't realize until I began playing, just because it's not an "active" sport doesn't mean it's not fun.  The key is to play the game as you would a pickup basketball game, or a softball game - don't take it too serious.  Just have fun with your buddies, relax and play a game.  I wonder now what took me so long to take it up, and I'm glad my friends introduced it to me when they did.

So is it the Evan-type perception that is keeping the younger generation from taking the sport up as much as in the past?  I can see how it would be.  Watch it on TV and it looks relatively boring.  But it's a different story out on the course.  It can be competitive if you want it to be.  Or, like my golfing buddies and I, it can just be a relaxing day out with your buddies.  Either way, it's a sport that deserves a chance from everyone, young or old.  And bearing in mind the opinions of the two hosts, there's going to come a point in time when golf will be your only realistic sports option.  So the sooner you take it up, the better you're likely to be and the more appreciation you'll have for it in the future.

So Evan (and those with his thought process), if this reaches you somehow, let Joe take you on the course once or twice.  Give it a round or two now and you'll appreciate it more later.  And hey, if you don't like it, at least you gave it a chance.  But trust me, ten years from now (maybe less) you'll be looking for a sport you can participate in without having an oxygen tank in tow.

Swing 'til you're happy!   

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I Might Actually Watch Golf Again...

A couple weeks back I watched a three way playoff between Haas, Mickelson and Bradley for the Northern Trust Open. This is the first time I watched golf on purpose in a long, long time. And for the first time in a long, long time I was enjoying golf on TV. Fast forward a week or so later and Stinky Golfer Chris posted about the PGA needing their own Jeremy Lin. I agree.

In the meantime, as we wait for a new star to emerge, I'm watching golf to see who will take over the throne. It's exciting times in the pro golf universe. With all that negative hoopla the media was giving golf because Tiger couldn't keep it in his pants, it's actually refreshing to see a clean slate and a top spot yet to be filled. It's all about turning the negatives into positives, right?

So, who's it going to be? Let's take a look at the top 5 in the FedExCup standings.

Rank This Week	Rank Last Week	Player	Events	Points	# of Wins	# of Top 10's	Points behind Lead	Reset Points
1	1	Kyle Stanley	6	935	1	2
2	2	Johnson Wagner	6	860	1	3	75
3	3	Phil Mickelson	5	807	1	2	128
4	6	Mark Wilson	6	802	1	2	133
5	4	Bill Haas	6	752	1	2	183

Isn't this a change of pace? Kyle Stanley leading the pack. Wait...who? Kyle Stanley? Not so bad for someone that is ranked 48th in the world. What about the #1 ranked golfer in the world, Luke Donald. Again...who? Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking these guys. I find it funny how golf, or the media rather hasn't found its star in this group of leaders.

What's the issue? Are they waiting for Tiger to mount his comeback? Come on man! It's time for new blood. There's a whole pool of young guns worthy of the limelight. These guys have such a great opportunity right under their noses. As long as they battle it out and vie for that top spot, the tour will make my TV channel rotation on Sunday afternoons. I just hope it stays interesting for a while.

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