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Increase Golf Swing Speed Easily

Golf swing speed is an elusive term for most amateur golfers. We’ve all heard of it and know it relates somehow to longer drives, but how can we increase golf swing speed quickly and effectively? Do you think it’s swing harder? Have you tried that approach? What happened? I can take a wild guess. The ball didn’t go anywhere! You were so tense that your golf swing speed was actually much slower. That’s not what you want! So... 

A Golf Fitness Coach Equals Great Golf

Golf fitness coach. Have you ever considered one?and if so, what exactly were you looking for? There are many ‘general fitness’ trainers trying to get a piece of the golf fitness and training market that seems to be rapidly gaining exposure both on the television and in print thanks to Tiger, Vijay and Annika. But the first thing you need to consider when looking into hiring a golf fitness coach or program is the trainers experience in... 

Golf Tips ? Tips to Improve Your Putting

If you are seriously considering lowering your scores, then you must take your putting seriously, as roughly half the strokes you play in a round of golf are likely to be on the putting green. However good you are at driving, pitching and chipping, if your putting is not up to standard, you will never make the next level. My Dad told me the famous quote when I was probably about 12 or 13, ‘Drive for show putt for dough’, this says it all!... 

Recreation & Sports

Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds

Ultralight Backpacking List - 3 Days Under 10 Pounds  by: Steve Gillman Here’s an ultralight backpacking list, an example of what I typically take on a weekend hike. We’re all different in our needs and skills, though, so please don’t take it as a recomendation. My list, with weights (not including what I wear to start): *GoLite Breeze Backpack: 12 ounces *Western Mountaineering Bag: 17 ounces *Nylon Tarp: 17 ounces *Frogg Toggs... 

One Out Of Two Golfers Will Have A Golf Swing Related Injury. Can You Prevent Yours?

One Out Of Two Golfers Will Have A Golf Swing Related Injury. Can You Prevent Yours?  by: Sean Cochran I have a friend who blew out his ACL in his left knee while playing old man basketball. Old man being relative. A bunch of guys playing rec ball in their 30’s. We all get out there and play hard, sometimes harder than we should. The mind says yes, the body says no way! Mike’s ACL zigged when it should have zagged. Shortly after the... 

Hollywood’s Just a Click Away

Hollywood’s Just a Click Away  by: Ray La Foy The district of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California is known as the film industry center of the United States. It is also the main focal point of the American television business with which thousands of tourists are attracted each year. In 1911, the first film studio was acclaimed in Hollywood by Centaur Film Co., and then other studios quickly followed. Although other big studios are located...