Archive for July, 2009

How can I throw a golf ball 2 meters by starting with a push button by making a rube goldberg machine?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009
golf
Kelly asked:


We have to start by pushing a button and then need these steps in it pouring a cup of water into another cup, raising an object 5 times its height and releasing it, any 10 second sequence, turn a light on, and throw a golf ball at least 2 meters into a container….also we can have any other steps inbetween those as long as we have those steps. no time limit.

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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
golf
Matt Chang asked:


What I am about to tell you may sound like common sense, but I need to say it anyway. If you want to score better on the green and improve your overall golf game, focus on working on your golf swing. Many golfers out there think that power is the answer to the golf swing, and don’t realize that the accuracy in the golf swing is where it is at. There are many places where you can find golf swing instructions: golf professionals, golf web sites, golf books and golf magazines, to name a few. Let’s take a look at some great places to get golf swing instruction.

You can improve your golf swing by following golf swing instructions from professional golf trainers. Professional golf trainers are a reliable source of golf swing instructions. He or she can personally look at your golf swing, analyze it and provide you with specific golf swing instructions on how to improve it. A professional golf trainer can tell you which area of your golf swing needs to be improved and he or she can come up with specific golf swing instructions that you need to follow. Your golf swing can improve after a lesson or two provided by a professional golf trainer. The benefit is the one on one training, while the downside can be the cost. Professional training is not cheap, but for the devoted and serious golfer, the lessons can be invaluable.

As stated above, getting golf swing instructions from a professional golf trainer doesn’t come cheap, however, and not all golfers can afford to hire one. You can still work on improving your golf swing inexpensively. For online savvy golfers, golf web sites provide golf swing instructions ranging from articles, short tips and videos. One really great resource to take advantage of is the golf online forum. Here you can meet up with other like minded golfers and share tips and information.

You can also check out the golf books and golf magazines in your local library. You can subscribe to one or two golf magazines and receive up-to-date golf swing instructions from leading golf professionals for a fraction of the cost. There are also golf DVDs you can either rent or purchase. You can follow the golf swing instructions from these inexpensive sources in your own time and right in your own home.

Lastly, here are some tips you can take with you right now and we hope that can help you improve your golf game.

Tip 1. Did you know that your grip — how you hold the golf club — is a factor that can affect your golf swing? Your top thumb must point up directly at you and comfortably grip the golf club.

Tip 2. If you find your hands hurting while you golf or after the game, you may be gripping the golf club too tightly. Loosen your grip a little and relax. If you can’t relax, your tension will affect your game.

Tip 3. Having an even golf swing plane also contributes to the success of your golf swing. The club face must be square with the golf ball upon impact if you want to hit the golf ball straight.

Tip 4. Consistency and persistence is the key. The only way to get better is to do the same thing over and over with a concerted effort to following the basics.



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How do I get over the fear of playing golf on my own, without a buddy?

Friday, July 24th, 2009
golf
e_castro77 asked:


I love golf but none of my friends like it. I want to lower my handicap but I’ll need to go alone to the golf course and get paired up, my handicap is extremley high, how do I get over the fear of going at it alone and making an ass of myself?

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Friday, July 24th, 2009
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David Hill asked:


Like any other game or sport, golf requires that you are geared up correctly to be able to properly take part fully in the game. This article will give you a basic conception of basic golf equipment a golfer requires to be proficient to understand and play golf.

To start with, the minimum piece of golf equipment is a golf ball. These balls are always dimpled, they are tiny , and vital to your game of golf. They are designed to fly much further distances when ‘driven’ hard during your game.

Another ‘must-have’ in golf equipment is a ‘golf club’ or ‘driver’. The Golf ‘drivers’ are made in many differing varieties. This is because a golf course has different landscapes and various golf clubs are required to create the proper drive. It depends so much on the landscape, could be sand, maybe grass or, in some cases, even cement, a club is absolutely essential to make that perfect drive.

Pro golfers invariably have a couple of golf club bag trolleys to provision to their golf needs. Most golf stores and sports kit outlets sell golf clubs. Some golf clubs are sold in sets whilst other are sold individually.

To protect your golf equipment, such as your golf club, a golf bag golf club cover is important. A golf bag will, of course, hold your golf club in one spot and will make it easier for your caddy to bring your many golf clubs. Golf baggage can also hold golf balls and other golf equipment like a drinks bottle to quench your thirst while under the sun or an additional shirt or your regular shoes.

On the other side of the coin, a golf club sleeve covers the edge of your golf club. This is necessary so to protect your golf club from those accidental scratches and dents. Dents can make your drive to go from ok to bad.

Dents in golf clubs can affect the drive of your golf ball. With these golf clubs, you can take very good care of the state of your golf club and your game.

One golf equipment we feel you need to lay out on is a good pair of golf shoes.

Golfing footwear is different from every-day rubber shoes or the average walking shoes. Golf shoes are created to not make indents or other marks on greens – the species of grass where the sport is played. Golf shoes usually have spiked rubber under the soles to grip the earth and sand under your feet.

In this way, all unnecessary movement is avoided. This is a crucial point because any movement at all can inadvertantly cause you to incorrectly hit the golf ball or to hit the golf ball in the area of the course you do not want to be .

If you plan to play professional golf a decent pair of golf shoes is a necessary golf kit to add up to your list. Select one that is firm and supportive, yet comfortable for you to walk in.

Golf is a recreation which requires walking from one hole to another or to where your ball landed (you can not use golf carts on the greens) and thus, if your golf shoes are not a perfect fit, you would find it a a hard job to concentrating on your game.

A golf equipment usually supplied by the majority golf courses (aside from the golf ball) is the tee. The tee is the tiny pin like thing that you punch to the earth to stand your golf ball into. The tee is use in teeing off (the start of your first force) thus the name.

The most amazing golf items ,at any time, created (for me, that is) is the golf cart. Golf carts can whisk you from one hole to the other, though as I said previously they are banned from the greens, they still reduce the chore of having to trek under the hot sun.

This golf equipment can be purchased from golf courses. Golf players are usually made to use golf equipment such as this to permit them a more successful and easier time playing the game of golf.

Many specialty shops and sport shops offer golf accoutrements. The internet is acknowledged as being a good source of golf equipment. Second hand golf equipment are even auctioned off the internet, if you are on a tight budget. Check out your nearby golf store, sports store, specialty shops, E-bay or Yahoo! for your golf equipment requirements.



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How do I make a golf schedule for a professional country club?

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
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Lorenz asked:


I’ve been tasked to develop a a schedule of matches for a couples’ golf league. There are eighteen couples that must play each other over the course of 17 weeks. I need to make this schedule keeping in mind that one of the couples are unsure if they will participate for the season and may cancel. How would I go about making this?

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