What a terrible car dealership commercial, lol

I came across this picture as I was looking for a new golf outfit. I didn’t realize Santa Claus was a regular golf as well. Check him out!*This is a joke and is not Santa Claus (I don’t think!)

While we cannot possibly discuss every possible aspect of what goes into a good golf swing, we would like to give you some simple advice — that would be useful to any beginner in the game — on how to swing a golf club. So let’s get started!

“S” — First, SET The Tee Properly

You don’t always hear about the necessity of setting the tee in discussions on how to swing a golf club, yet this is essential. Setting the tee too high (too much of the tee showing) will cause you to hit the ball too high - this causes many golfers to hook the ball when they swing the club. On the other hand if you set the tee too low, you will hit the ball too low, and this can result in a slice. Learning how to swing a golf club properly begins with learning to place the tee to get maximum yardage.

“W” — Second, COCK Your Wrists

In learning how to swing a golf club, you need to remember that movement of your wrist — especially trying to hit the ball with wrist-power — is a no-no. The hands and wrists must be placed properly, and then you must train those wrists not to move. If you take lessons on how to swing a golf club with a golf pro, this is one area where they will spend a lot of time working with you. You MUST learn to cock your wrists as you swing your club.

“I” — It’s Not Just About Driving

Learning how to swing a golf club is not just about your long game — whacking the ball down the fairway — it’s also about how you swing the club when you’re on the green. In other words, when you take those lessons on how to swing a golf club, don’t just concentrate on learning how to tee-off, or on using your irons — you need to learn how to move that putter when you get in close to the cup!

“N” — NOT In Your Arms, But Back (Power)

As a newbie you thought that all you needed to know about how to swing a golf club was to flail your arms about, using them like some sort of souped-up weed-wacker. Now you know better (don’t you?) — how to swing a golf club has much, much more to do with your back power than your arms. If you rely on your arms you will never learn how to swing a golf club properly, as your arm strength will soon give out. Learn to rely on the muscles of your back - when properly trained, they will enable you to swing a golf club time-after-time with power and accuracy, through all 18 holes.

“G” — Get A Proper GRIP

Essential in learning how to swing a golf club is learning how to hold it properly — and this means learning the proper grip for you. I say ‘proper for you,’ as there are several different types, and a grip that works for one may not work for another. Again, a good golf pro will spend much time with you, helping you find a comfortable grip. When you have found the best one for you, use it consistently whenever you play the game.

Lost your golf ball? Perhaps it took a dive into the water - perhaps it’s in that bramble of bushes next to the 14th hole - or perhaps it’s enjoying a lengthy vacation deep in the sand trap. Whatever the situation, you can use a good golf ball retriever to get it back — and with the price of quality balls today, this is one piece of golfing equipment whose purchase you won’t have to justify to the wife!

A typical golf ball retriever includes some sort of scoop or cup mechanism located at the end of a stick or metal arm. Some models of golf ball retriever have telescoping arms, others do not retract. Some golf ball retrievers allow for the retrieval of more than one ball at a time — these are often used by management to retrieve the many balls lost in the water hazards (so they can re-sell them to you!)

Golf ball retrievers are also helpful if you need to retrieve balls that are caught in the rough, or in among thorns and brambles, or from the slopes of some sand traps. Golf ball retrievers can save your back and extend your reach, as they can extend in excess of 10 feet or more, depending on the model.

For convenient personal use, you can purchase golf ball retrievers that are very small and easily stored in your shirt pocket (they use a telescoping arm and collapse into a very small ‘package.’)

One of the most innovative golf ball retrievers on the market today is called the GetGo ball retriever. It is designed to be used from the comfort of your golf cart. It uses a specially-designed suction cup, securely anchored to the end of the shaft. You simply roll up next to your golf ball, extend the GetGo golf ball retriever, and retrieve your ball from the safety of your golf cart. The GetGo golf ball retriever is very simple in design and easy - very easy - to use. It is also very lightweight (only 6.5 oz.), making it a favorite item for the ladies and seniors. Highly recommended!

The year was 1963. Color TV is broadcasted via satellite transmission for the first time ever. Dr. Martin Luther King delivers his famous “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Johnny Cash records “Ring Of Fire.” In November of that year, President Kennedy was assassinated while traveling to Dallas, Texas.

At the Harley-Davidson company, meanwhile, the very first golf carts ever manufactured by that company started rolling off of the production lines. The very first Harley Davidson golf carts resembled very large tricycles - sporting 3 wheels (1 the front, 2 in the back). Later on Harley Davidson golf carts appeared in 4-wheeled models; then in 1969 manufacturing was taken over by the AMF company. The production of these carts in time passed on to other companies, but Harley Davidson golf carts are still in service today, with many enthusiastic fans! Many lovers of Harley Davidson golf carts lovingly repair them, keeping them in tip-top working order (and yes, parts - and even owners manuals - are still available for purchase).

Harley Davidson golf carts were originally sold in two types of models: electric and gas-operated. The earliest models were electric and gas. Electric Harley Davidson golf carts were sold from the years 1963 to 1982. Gas model Harley Davidson golf carts were sold from 1963 to 1985.

Care And Maintenance Of Your Harley Davidson Golf Cart

Because Harley Davidson golf carts are considered classics, if you have one naturally you want to keep it in good shape. Part of this process is to make sure that you store your Harley Davidson golf cart properly for the season. Here’s an important tip: If you do some preventative maintenance on your golf cart BEFORE you put it into storage, you will find it will work better when the warm weather comes around next year!

If you have one of the electric models of Harley Davidson golf carts, then you will first have to clean the battery and battery rack, and then remove the battery for storage (follow your owner’s manual). A thorough cleaning (and repainting where necessary) is good to do at this time. Some owners like to put their cart up on blocks. Of course, it’s best to store your Harley Davidson golf cart inside during the colder and wetter months.

On the other hand, if you have a gas-powered Harley Davidson golf cart, then you will need to begin by cleaning the entire engine area and battery storage rack. This is a good time to look over your engine carefully for any signs of wear and tear. If necessary replace the air filter, change the oil and make any other necessary engine repairs to your Harley Davidson golf cart. Again, some owners like to put their cart up onto blocks, and the best storage from inclement, violent winter weather is indoors.

One of the problems when playing golf with a group of friends is that, in any group of golfers, the players are all at different levels of play — and this will be reflected in their scores. One may play a set of 18 holes for 120, another for 88, another for 68. When a group of players like this goes out, how do you determine the ‘winner?’ The one with the lowest (raw) score? Or perhaps a player of average ability, who has really improved their game, should be declared the winner over advanced players who have not improved.

The purpose of a golf handicapping calculator is to provide a way to level the playing field for all the players, and allow for comparisons between them, regardless of their present ability levels.

What Can You Do With A Typical Golf Handicap Calculator?

If you use a reliable golf handicap calculator, you will be able to determine your golf handicap, track all your individual game and round scores, the scores and ratings of other players, and more.

With the development of the Internet, many golf handicap calculators are available. Some of them are web-based, requiring you to have an Internet connection, and in some cases login permission as well, to access the calculating function. Typically you input your score information into the golf handicap calculator, as well as established parameters for each hole that you play on a particular course. After all the necessary information has been imputed, the web application takes over, and computes your game handicap.

Another type of golf handicap calculator is in the form of a software package, which you download from the Web and install on your PC at home. Much like the web-based application, you input the necessary data into the golf handicap calculator and allow the software to do all the calculation. These software packages can either be purchased or downloaded for free; typically the purchased software applications are more robust (powerful) than the free versions, but there are exceptions, so look around before your make your selection.

A third type of golf handicap calculator is in the form of software for your PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). These are smaller applications that allow you to input much the same types of information as the full-blown software packages or web-based forms. But the advantage of a PDA-based golf handicap calculator is that you can actually carry your device with you when you head out on the course, so you can do your golf handicapping calculations on the fly, as you go from hole-to-hole. This is a wonderful convenience as it takes handicapping out of the home and applies the technology right were you need it. These remain my favorite golf handicap calculators.

Finally, there are single-purpose golf handicap calculators that can be purchased as well. These resemble the PDA types, except that unlike PDA-based models, golf handicapping is all that these devices do. In general I would recommend that if you already own a PDA or cell phone, you look into software for golf handicap calculators that may be available for your device and operating system. However if you do not own one of these devices already, and do no plan on purchasing one in the near future, then you may be well-served by a single-purpose golf handicap calculator.

If you are shopping around for logo golf umbrellas, you have noticed, no doubt, that there are a multitude of suppliers. This is because logo golf umbrellas have become a great way to put out an advertising message or branding information to the golfing crowd (a large, diverse, affluent group — oftentimes movers and shakers in the business world).

Logo Golf Umbrellas Are First-Rate

Obviously your advertising message won’t have much of a chance to penetrate if you put it on cheap golf umbrellas that soon wear out or break down. In fact, putting your company logo or message on cheap junk may torpedo your entire promotional effort.

This means that your primary consideration in choosing logo golf umbrellas is the quality of the umbrella itself. Here are some things to look for –

Size and shape: are the logo golf umbrellas large enough? Some are a bit under-sized, providing little protection for you and your expensive clubs out on the open course.

Wind and rain: The logo golf umbrellas you choose should be windproof — that is, they should not easily blow inside-out from the wind. Wind can really whip up to a high velocity on a golf course, and logo golf umbrellas should be able to handle it.

Non-conductive: The shaft and spokes, especially, of any logo golf umbrellas should not conduct electricity. If they do, then you could be holding a lightening rod in your hands during a thunderstorm!

Lighter colors: If you can select your logo golf umbrellas using a lighter color scheme, they will reflect the light and heat and can therefore also be used as a sunshield as well as protection from the rain.

Comfortable handle: Does your planned selection of logo golf umbrellas include comfortable handles? You know, on that long walk back in from the course, you will be holding that umbrella for quite a while - probably in really bad weather - so you need a comfortable handle. Some logo golf umbrellas have such bad handles they will give your hand cramps!

Auto-open: It will be a great convenience to you, or your caddy, if your logo golf umbrellas will open automatically (with a press of a button), instead of manually. One-handed operation is a necessity on the golf course.

Umbrella holder: If you are a golfer who likes to play through in the rain (especially in the summertime, when your clothes will dry out quickly afterwards), when you buy your logo golf umbrellas, try to get an umbrella holder as well. These umbrella holders attach to your golf cart (manual pull cart on wheels). Especially if you play without a caddy, you will be able to travel around on the course with your umbrella open, and it will remain open and covering your bag and clubs while you play the wet course.

One final warning: make sure that the design imprinted on your logo golf umbrellas is colorfast. The fabric of your golf umbrella is colorfast, but make sure that the design/logo will be, as well. In addition, make sure that your company logo does not begin to crack or peel after repeated opening and closing of your umbrella. You want it to last.

You’ve heard of them — perhaps seen them in action: Those way-cool golf balls with a corporate logo or other message printed on them. You want to get some - but don’t know where to begin? We’ve created this short resource guide to help you.

What Types Of Golf Ball Imprinting Are Available?

Two types of golf ball imprinting are available: Those with a logo or company design printed across the ball face, and those incorporating a message, slogan, event name, date or name personalization. When you order golf ball imprinting from some suppliers you can also get a combo golf ball: multiple logos or multiple logo and message on each ball.

Golf Ball Imprinting: Supplier Or Manufacturer?

It is important to realize that most companies that make golf ball imprinting available are not actually making the golf balls themselves (from scratch); they are simply reselling the balls to you, after the personalization has been applied. In other words, they are not manufacturers of golf balls, simply a supplier

Smaller suppliers of golf ball imprinting services may not allow you the option of choosing which type of golf ball that will be imprinted - in fact, they may use a generic (non-branded) golf ball for fulfillment of all their orders. But may companies want to maximize the “prestige” factor by using a brand-name golf ball (such as Titleist, Wilson, Top Flite). The larger golf ball imprinting services will allow you to choose from several brands of golf balls. Having this choice also allows you to have control over your costs.

When Choosing a Supplier For Your Golf Ball Imprinting

When you choose a supplier for your golf ball imprinting, make sure that you make note if they have any minimum order requirements (most do) — it is simply ridiculous to have to order 100 dozen balls for a very small golfing event! Then you will be stuck with a lot of extra golf balls that you don’t need.

Another area to cover when choosing your golf ball imprinting supplier is the types of designs that they can accommodate when they do the printing. Can they print a logo in full color - or only one or two colors? As well, if you are going with text imprinting, how many lines of text can they print - and how many total characters maximum on each line? If you find that your slogan or message is too long, you will have to edit it so that it will fit.

Be aware that some golf ball imprinting firms may charge you an art setup fee - this is a one-time fee that will be charged to get your artwork prepared for imprinting. Usually, when you order again the following year using the same logo/artwork, you will not be charged the setup fee again.

Finally, consider turnaround time when you are choosing a golf ball imprinting company. How long will they take in fulfilling your order? In some cases, the golf ball imprinting company will need extra time to send you a copy of how the logo/design/message will look (this is called a ‘proof’) before the imprinting can begin. Allow yourself plenty of time for the company you select to actually get your golf ball imprinting done.

So, you finally have come to admit it: your golf swing could stand some improvement — some major improvement! Well, we’ve got some tips and suggestions to help you as you look at the various golf swing teaching aids that are available. Read on for some good information!

Indoor or Outdoor? That Is The (First) Question

If you are considering the purchase of golf swing teaching aids, you first need to consider: do you want something that will help you perfect your game when you are inside, or a golf swing teaching aid that can only be used out-of-doors?

A good example of the indoor type of golf swing teaching aid is the P3ProSwing. It incorporates and combines computer technology with special equipment that actually allows you to play a full round of golf - indoors - taking your normal strokes, making puts, handling hazards - all the while your golf performance is being recorded and analyzed. With this golf swing teaching aid you can access all data related to your game, pinpointing areas that are weak for further improvement.

Obviously one of the major advantages of this type of golf swing teaching aid is that you can practice and improve your golf game at any time of the year. That means when the weather turns cold, rainy or snowy — when other golfers are not playing at all — you will be improving your game.

Of course, because the indoor types often incorporate high-tech features, this means a higher price tag as well - but for the golfer who is serious about improving their game, this type of golf swing teaching aid is very useful.

Out On The Course - What Golf Swing Teaching Aids Are Available To Help You?

One of the most innovative on-the-course golf swing teaching aids ever developed is the Medicus dual hinge club. This is a basic golf club (driver or iron) that incorporates a dual hinge on the shaft of the club. When you swing and hit the ball incorrectly, the shaft bends or ‘breaks’ near the club. The goal with this type of golf swing teaching aid is to learn to hit the ball so that it will not break. When you can do this, you know that your swing is correct. This is a great golf aid - highly recommended!

There are other golf swing teaching aids that could be used either indoors or outdoors - even in conjunction with other training aids. These include restrictive straps for knees, elbows, hands and wrists, weighted clubs, practice mats, training videos and audio CD’s full of instruction.

Stock Your Shelves: Written Resources

If you would like to read about how to improve your game, there are a multitude of books, e-books, magazine articles and other printed guides you can investigate for good golf swing teaching aids. But beware: not every golfing ‘expert’ really has the experience and know-how to help you better yourself; you need to investigate these resources carefully. Find out what the author did in the world of golf before they wrote their golfing manual. Golf swing teaching aids produced by those with a solid background in the game will usually prove to be helpful — those hawked by snake-oil salesmen with no real knowledge will invariably turn out to be worthless.

What Are Corporate Logo Golf Balls?

Simply put, corporate logo golf balls are any golf balls that are manufactured and supplied with a corporate name, logo or branding slogan printed across their face. Corporate logo golf balls probably began to be used years ago in tournaments sponsored by larger corporations and organizations as a way to enhance the prestige associated with playing in these golfing events. The use of corporate logo golf balls has greatly expanded in recent years, with companies of all sizes, as well as non-profits, using them. As a result of the increased demand for them, a multitude of manufacturers and suppliers of these types of golf balls have sprung up as well.

Are There Any Benefits To Using Corporate Logo Golf Balls?

There are indeed many benefits in using corporate logo golf balls, rather than plain balls. First of all is the prestige it confers on the golfing event itself. The use of corporate logo golf balls communicates the message: “This event is important in the golfing community.”

The main benefit of using corporate logo goof balls, of course, is that it presents an opportunity for maintaining an extended advertising presence. The corporate logo golf balls you distribute - each one with your logo or branding message - will may be carried and used by golfers for some time after the event. Every time they pull out one of those corporate logo golf balls out of their golfing bag they will be reminded of your advertising/branding message.

What To Look For In A Good Corporate Logo Golf Ball Supplier

Quality or quantity? That seems to be the way that most companies look at their golf ball suppliers. Many companies will order corporate logo golf balls at the lowest possible cost. They oftentimes do this because they need to distribute large quantities of these balls for free, and want to minimize the expense. If you are planning on buying corporate logo golf balls for the crowds who attend, rather than just the players themselves, this is a good way to go.

If, on the other hand, you will only be distributing corporate logo golf balls to the players, then you can opt for purchasing some quality balls, as you will need far less of them. A good compromise is to use both types: the expensive corporate logo golf balls for the players, and the cheaper balls for the crowds in attendance.

Remember that your corporate logo golf balls will only be a valuable advertising medium as long as the logo/message stays intact on the ball face, so you should make sure that the message cannot be easily erased/defaced through repeated play. The best thing to do is to get a small sample of balls printed with your message or logo, and put them through some ‘test rounds’ of golf to see how well the imprinting holds up.

Finally, remember that your corporate logo golf ball supplier should be able to supply you with the quantity of balls you will need by your deadline. If they fail you, and not deliver them on time, then the corporate logo golf balls may not be available for distribution on the day of your golfing event.

Creative Ways To Use Corporate Logo Golf Balls

Assuming that you have selected a good supplier, and have taken delivery of your corporate logo golf balls, how then can you use them in getting your promotional business message out into the community? Well, of course you will give them to all the players who compete in your event. You can also give them to crowds who come out to watch, as well. Special corporate logo golf balls can be given to those with the best daily score (daily round), the tournament winner(s), best caddy, for those making a hole-in-one, those with the most improved score, the best juvenile player — even to the spouses and family members of the players.