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1). Admiration Of A Better Player Is A Good Thing I like to think we all seemed to have our heroes and greats in our early years. Growing up in front of a television had us dashing around with a sword or packing a six-shooter at our side. Depending on what we were watching at the time, whether it was in front of a television or out on some field watching a football game. We all seemed to mimic som... 2). All For The Love Of Golf Golf is supposed to be an enjoyable game. We golf over and over again, because we love the game. So why do we beat ourselves up, just before we get off the first tee box? Have you ever heard yourself with a bunch of negative emotions before the golf round? “Another day out on the golf course and my back is killing me.” Why would you e... 3). Being A Member At A Golf Course Has Its Advantages And Benefits Joining a golf club has many advantages and benefits, compared to playing at different golf clubs. Lets take a look at some of the benefits and reasons to join a local country club. (1) Most golf clubs, if not all golf clubs have a handicap tracking system, to keep track of your scores. You do not have to send your scorecard to a golf... 4). Caddie Tips For The Beginner Caddying for a golfer is not a lot of work, and could be quite enjoyable, especially if you hook up with a good golfer. Like the old saying goes. Watch and learn. There are 8 main job tasks that a caddie must do. We will try and take a look at them briefly. Carrying golf clubs This task could very well be the toughest of t... 5). Defense Driving Tips From A Parked Position For The Novice Driver Leaving a parked position can be quite the hazard, if your not sure of the proper procedure. You are about to move forward from a parked position. Position you’re hands at ten o’clock and two o’clock on the steering wheel. If you let go of the steering wheel, you’re hands should continue to rest on the wheel. Some drivers prefer the 3 ... 6). Defensive Driving Tips On Vehicle Lane Changes Lane changes can be one of the easiest maneuvers with a vehicle, and can be one of the hardest maneuvers at the same time. Changing lanes requires processing information and making a safe decision well in advance to make the maneuver a simple and safe task. The faster your speed is, the faster you have to process information, which in turn makes it... 7). Four Good Reasons To Take Up Golf As A Sport The Exercise Golfing is one of the best exercises that you can do. I taught this fellow about ten years ago how to play golf. He had bypass surgery done on his heart, and his doctor told him to walk for exercise. So he asked me to teach him how to golf. He was a retired carpenter. Think about it for a second. There is 1760 yards in a ... 8). Golf Course Management Playing a good round of golf comes with a lot of good golf course management. Sure it is great to know how to have a great golf swing, but if you haven’t got course management, then you haven’t got a game plan. Have you ever noticed a professional golfer standing beside their caddie in a discussion about the next golf shot at hand? You... 9). Golf Etiquette Tips For The Beginner I've played with a lot of golfers who truly take the game of golf seriously and a lot of golfers who don't. It's okay to have fun out there, keeping i 10). Golf Handicap Systems Help Even Out Scorecards For Competitive Golf Play The golf handicap system is implemented at golf courses, for golf tournament play. Trophies and prizes are awarded at the end of golf tournaments, based on golf scores. In order to make the golf game fair play, the handicap system is based on the ten lowest differentials of the last twenty games on an eighteen-hole course in one season. Some golf a... 11). Golf Muscles - Timing - Golf Mechanics: The Key To A Powerful Golf Swing Golf swing power is truly sought after by many golfers short and tall. A powerful golf swing can be easily accomplished if you’re standing 6ft tall over the golf ball. Knowing the right mechanics of the golf swing, along with the right timing is essential. If you take two golfers of the same height, the exact same swing, same golf club and ball, th... 12). Golf Tips Around Trees On The Golf Course Playing a golf shot from behind a tree or a hazard leaves several choices for the golfer. Having several choices surely can create a big problem. Most salesmen will tell you, leaving too many choices on the table can confuse the sale. I know that I am way off topic here, but having more than a couple of choices can really slow down the decision mak... 13). Golf’s Mental Game Plan Thoughts Thinking of having a great round on the golf course can be a lot of mental work. The most important part of having a great round on the golf course begins with a few thoughts. Question is where and how many? Preparing your mind for a great golf game can be quite time consuming and unhealthy, depending on where you start your mental gam... 14). Importance Of Having A Golf Tee Time Booked. Showing up at a golf course with out a tee time, is like showing up at a drop in hair salon with out an appt. I’m sure a lot of us know what that is l 15). Impress Her With The Golf Color - Yellow Another beautiful day, out on the golf course, and I’m feeling like a million bucks wearing my bright yellow golf shirt, and the girl I want to meet, is just a golf hole ahead of me. There she goes, off the tee box. Right down the middle of the fairway on number 2 hole. The last time I was out here, she faded it right into the bunker, ... 16). Is Your Golf Driver A Little Dusty? Playing good golf requires the knowledge and use of every golf club in the bag. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen a golfer leaving their driver in the bag when teeing it up on the tee box. I always ask the same question over and over again, and get the same answer. “Why do you leave the driver in the bag on long golf holes?” “I cannot hit my dr... 17). Keep The Yellow Golf Shirt In The Bag Another beautiful day, out on the golf course, and I’m feeling like a million bucks wearing my bright yellow golf shirt, and the girl I want to meet, is just a golf hole ahead of me. There she goes, off the tee box. Right down the middle of the fairway on number 2 hole. The last time I was out here, she faded it right into the bunker, ... 18). Learning To Back Up A Vehicle Safely For The Beginner And Inexperienced Driver Backing up your vehicle can be quite simple, once you get the technique down pat, like anything else. It should be a lot easier than going forward. There is a huge difference in speed, than maneuvering the vehicle forward. Keep in mind. The faster your speed is, the faster you have to process information. That said. Driving backwards should be a lo... 19). Learning To Drive, And Tips On Arriving Safely Parents find it hard teaching their kids how to drive. Also, a lot of parents cannot afford to put money out for driving lessons, so they have no choice, but to teach their kids how to drive. Sometimes it's hard for the friend or family member to teach a new driver, because of the lack of patience. Most people should refrain from yelling at their n... 20). Lower Your Score By Playing Position Golf Golfers have been trying hard to lower their scores by taking lessons, reading books and watching golf video lessons. This is definitely good and helps your game. What about playing position golf? Golfing for position has been a serious method of golf for a lot of professional golfers. Every amateur should really consider playing posit... 21). Parallel Parking For The Novice Driver This could be the most talked about maneuver amongst new drivers and their biggest fear, when it comes to driving. I have heard of stories how drivers elect to park one or two blocks away to avoid parking between two cars. The most important thing to consider when attempting a park between two vehicles is safety first. App... 22). Practicing Golf Trouble Shots A lot of times on the golf course you will find that you are not in the middle of the fairway, or not in the fairway at all. Putting yourself in and around a tree on the practice range will help your decision making out on the golf course on what golf club to choose, and how to play it. Most good golfers put themselves in trouble shot ... 23). Quitting Smoking Is Not As Hard As You Think Have you ever wanted to quit smoking and convinced yourself than you are destined to smoke cigarettes the rest of your life? Have you ever tried to quit and gave up halfway thought the day or that same night? If you think that quitting smoking is just impossible, I would read on. It truly is not as hard as you may think. Take it from ... 24). Similarities Of Golf And Archery Golf started a little more than 500 years ago. It may have gone back as far as the roman days. The golf ball was a leather pouch stuffed with feathers. Is it possible the kids back then started the game of golf by taking the feathers of their father’s arrows and stuffing their pouch, and used a club instead of a bow to get the curvilinear motion of... 25). Vehicle Safety Habits For The Beginner Driver It is good practice to check you’re vehicle out before proceeding out on the road, and know all the safety features of the vehicle that you are operating. It is part of defensive driving to do these checks before you take you’re vehicle on the road. Vehicle inspection should be first on the list, before proceeding out on the road.