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Discover The Secrets Of A Good Golf Swing

Discover The Secrets Of A Good Golf Swing

Golf swings are like snowflakes — every one is different. I think good golf swings are either handed out by God on a first-come, first-served basis — and most of us just got in line too late — or are consciously built through personal discovery and coaching. Golf professionals these days will tell you that golf swings are as unique as fingerprints and that to try to speak generally in terms of golf instruction is a thing of the past. While a golfers tempo is an individual thing, all great golf swings are smooth from start to finish.


The delivery position of the swing is when the club shaft is parallel to the ground. The swing plane is the plane formed by the shaft where it intersects the target line. The mysterious ’slot’in the downswing is nothing more than a spot where the shaft angle is parallel to the plane.


Golfers of all stripes have to adapt their swings to their physical attributes and strengths. The patented Callaway Performance Analysis System, used to custom fit Tour Professionals like Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Annika Sorenstam, employs two high-speed cameras and ball-flight simulators, while a computer monitor displays an analysis of each golfers launch conditions–ball speed, launch angle and spin rates. In addition, the system measures the path angle and the golfers angle of attack to the ball, utilizing 3D imagery and precision software designed by Callaway Golfs world renowned Research & Development department. Never before have everyday golfers been able to employ such high-tech equipment to improve their performance and enjoyment on the golf course.

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The power in your golf swing will come from the leverage in the angle between the club and your wrists. Try to hold the angle between the clubs and the wrists as much as possible in order to generate maximum power. Instead of thinking about my arms and swinging my golf club , I try to think of my back swing as turning my back to the target. One of the most common swing flaws occurs when golfers take the club too far inside the target line on the back swing. To keep your swing under control, opt for more club.


The five stages of a golf swing are set-up, takeaway, backswing, impact, and follow-through. If you look at the golf swings of great players, both past and present, you’ll see that players move the club quite differently in the backswing. The fact of the matter is you don’t strike the ball on the backswing; you strike it on the downswing. A faster backswing will run out in general to an enforced attack on the ball resulting in erratic flight and topped balls. The speed of the backswing should set the approach for striking the ball.

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Discover Over 80 Golf Courses in Hawaii

Discover Over 80 Golf Courses in Hawaii

by Roy Witman

Anyone who plays golf understands the passion involved with the game. Movies have been made about it in every vein from the comedy of Caddyshack to the drama of The Legend of Bagger Vance and the action of The Greatest Game Ever Played. Household names developed from the athletes who perfected the game, including Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. The PGA, LPGA and Champions tours all hit Hawaii courses repeatedly every year. Playing Hawaii is the ultimate in beauty, strategy and ego!

All six of the Hawaiian Islands deliver exceptional golf to millions of tourists and pros. Thanks to the mild climate, every season is golf season. The question is, will you be able to play? One glimpse across many a fairway and you’ll come face to face with some of the most show-stopping scenery you’ve ever encountered. Peer across electric-blue water edged by soot-black lava rock with palms swaying in the breeze. Go ahead; take your shot… if you can.

Golf on Oahu

You’ll have ample opportunities to play during your visit regardless of the island on which you stay. Oahu boasts nine courses including the famed Turtle Bay Golf Club courses. The Arnold Palmer course is home to the PGA Champions Tour. This par 72 has over 800 acres. The George Fazio course is the only Fazio course in Hawaii and delivers stunning ocean views on repeated holes.

Kauai Golf

Eight courses give you a diverse selection to choose from. With two Jack Nicklaus courses, one Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course, one course with the most spectacular views in the world and one that was used in the filming of Jurassic Park, you can truly say you’ve played the best. Situated between grandiose mountains and crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, Kauai treats visitors to a magical golf kingdom.

Lanai & Molokai Golf

Lanai’s two courses are must-plays for any golfer. Golf legend Greg Norman and famed architect Ted Robinson teamed to create Experience at Koele, a Four Seasons property. With lush greens and amazing mountain views that seem to stretch on forever, this par 72 is as much a photo opp as it is a golf course. You’ll also want to take advantage of the Jack Nicklaus signature links-style course - The Challenge at Manele - while you’re on Lanai. Ocean views from every hole lend themselves to an exciting afternoon surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

Molokai also offers two courses, one designed by Ted Robinson and the other at a 1,200-foot elevation with exceptional views.

Golf on Maui

The Royal Kaanapali Golf Course on Maui is home to the 2008 Wendy’s Champion Skins Game as well as the three award-winning Wailea courses: Blue, Emerald and Gold. With a total of eight courses to choose from, you’re guaranteed to find some of the most outstanding holes in the world.

While each island offers golf packages on its own, the best way to enjoy everything all six islands offer is to tour Hawaii’s golf courses via cruise ship. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) was recently named the newest partner of the PGA TOUR and the Champions Tour. NCL’s Golf Hawaii program gives golfers special amenities and packages that help them live out their golf dreams in royal style.

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