Hit it straight, hit it long, hit it solid. No it’s not a porno! It’s the Golf.com Lesson Finder and it’s pretty cool. The Lesson Finder is a collection of neatly organized videos and articles covering just about every possible area of your golf game. It’s probably the best all-around online golf teacher I’ve seen. Check it out HERE.
…. but this one really hits the mark. This guy makes it all seem so simple:
Those of you who haven’t signed up for the GolfNow Hot Deals email club need to do it now. That is, only if you’re interested in cheap tee times. But if you like paying more…..
Who needs lessons when you can just brainwash yourself with this super slow motion Tiger Woods video:
Thanks Aspiring Golfer!
It’s no secret that living in Phoenix can be a golfer’s paradise. With the ability to play golf all year round and enjoy the largest attended golf tournament in the world at the TPC of Scottsdale FBR OPEN; golfing enthusiasts have it all. However, many golfers are unaware of a free opportunity in Phoenix that most would pay hundreds of dollars to experience. What is this you ask? Well, at the Karsten Manufacturing Corporation, you can see how one of the worlds leading manufacturers of golf equipment put together some of the finest clubs in the game. Best of all, its free!
To take the tour, you must call and make an appointment. PING offers factory tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays by reservation only. You can call the toll-free number at 1-800-474-6434 to make a reservation, at least 1-2 months in advance. If calling from outside the US, please call (602) 687-5000. Once booked, you must find it. The plant is located off 19th Avenue and Desert Cove in West Phoenix (look for the driving range netting). PING provides highly qualified guides, audio equipment, and the group size range is generally small, but varies depending on season and day of tour. Upon arrival, tour takers must register at the “brown shack” and after a short video, it’s off to the plant!
Once in the plant, visitors are given an education in “cell manufacturing” as PING workers perform tasks in designated areas while rotating those tasks to promote productivity. The actual process of assembling the clubs begins when molds for club heads are machined then, transferred to the foundry for investment casting. Next they are heat treated and then, it’s on to assembly for component matching and personalization. Quality assurance is examined by every worker that passes each component on to the next phase of production. From engineering, investment casting, and calibration, every club bearing the PING name is quality assured at every phase. PING is also ISO-9001-2000 & 14001 certified; a worldwide standard for quality assurance and environmental systems. Best known in the aerospace industry, this certification is hard to come by and is a testament to the PING ideology of doing things the right way. Worker retention is very high with many workers tenure averaging over 15 years! After taking the tour, one marvels at the process and the pride that goes into these tools of the trade.
For decades, PING has remained one of the leaders in golf club equipment design, manufacturing, and club-fitting. The family-owned company prides itself on closely controlling the entire club making process. New engineering ideas are tested daily with the goal to design the perfect custom-fit golf club. Check out the process on their site at: http://www.pinggolf.com
One of the simplest ways to strengthen your golf swing is by strengthening your grip. Simply squeezing a tennis ball for a few minutes everyday will strengthen your hands, wrists and forearms. Strong wrists and forearms help you control the club and clubface through the toughest of lies. Strong hands let you grip the club lighter so you can swing it faster. Give it a try and then you really can “grip it and rip it” when you play!
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Our society is sue happy. There is the infamous woman who sued McDonald’s for spilling coffee on herself. There’s the Wendy’s patron who planted a friend’s severed finger in her chili hoping for a payout before her plot was discovered. Wayne Gretsky’s wife has said she might sue New Jersey for $50 million dollars for “ruining her reputation” because of her involvement in the multimillion dollar sports betting ring. And now, a golfer in Hawaii has taken legal action against another golfer for being hit in the eye with a stray golf ball. This case actually went to the Hawaiian Supreme Court this past month where it was determined that the golfer was not liable for the errant golf ball and although it is considered good golf etiquette to yell “fore”, it is not a law. The victim, who has permanent vision damage, said that contrary to the courts decision, golfers should be required to yell “fore” to prevent accidents such as the one he experienced.
All I can think when I read this article is, “Are you kidding me?” I realize the man suffered an injury, and for that I am sorry. I am sure the man who accidentally hit him is very sorry. But, if we all had complete control of the direction our golf ball goes, it wouldn’t be a game and it wouldn’t be any fun. It is a sport, and we all know any sport has a risk of injury. If I went to a baseball game and was hit in the face by a foul ball I would not sue the batter. It is a risk you take whether you are a spectator or participant in any sport. It is the exact same thing with this case. This man cannot expect compensation for the ball not going where it was intended to go. Case closed.
