Little White WondersWritten by Chris Cresswell
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The final ball is balata ball. This ball has a rubber band wound core, surrounded by a balata cover. Balata is a rubber-like material, which was once collected from South America, but is now manufactured synthetically. These balls are very flimsy and often will not hold up to average players round. However, they do offer extraordinary feel and have great spin. They do lack in distance, though, compared to a two-piece or even multilayer ball. Professionals prefer these balls as they do offer more spin, and stop faster on green. More spin however, emphasizes side-spin, resulting in more slices and hooks. This creates problems for most people so I wouldn’t recommend this to average Joe, though 24% of them play it. The balata ball should be used by best of very best, and I think that it will be gradually replaced by multi-layer ball in near future. Golf balls are an essential part of golf game today. With today’s modern advances, it’s no wonder why we have so many different types of golf balls. However, we must sort through these golf balls to find golf ball that is right for you. With four-layer golf balls that have liquid cores, it’s amazing to think that 150 years ago golf balls were made with feathers and leather.Chris Cresswell Chief Editor and Publisher of Greenside Golfing Visit him @ http://greenside-golfing.tripod.com © 2003 Chris Cresswell
An Advid Golfer for many years. Runs his own site Greenside Golfing. Visit Him at http://greenside-golfing.tripod.com
| | Golf - how to get started?Written by Frank Peter
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As a beginner at great game of golf, start off at a driving range, take at least four or five lessons, learn fundamentals, progress to a 9 hole course and eventually venture out into great unknown of an 18 hole golf course. Believe me, it will be a lot more fun for you and those around you if you follow this path. Where to get lessons? You will meet plenty of people at range who will teach you 'innermost secrets' of golf. Fact is that most of them have started playing not long before you. So answer to above question is: go to a Professional. As you have seen on TV, even world’s top players have a coach. Tiger Woods, probably best golfer world, still takes lessons. Certified Golf Professionals are only people qualified to teach you how to play game. Lessons from a Pro will cost you money but will be best investment you'll ever make. Taking advise from 'know-it-all' people at range will likely screw-up your game at very early stage, and it will take a long time to correct faults later. The two places to get golf lessons are at driving ranges and golf clubs. You don't have to be a member of a club to get a lesson from Pro. You bring in money, so they will be glad to help. The usual cost is about $25-40 per 45 min, but you will get reductions for a block booking. If you are a bit on budget see if they do group bookings, those are also cheaper than individual lessons. What else to do? Books and videos can be invaluable in learning basics. To build a sound golf swing you will need three fundamentals: Grip, Stance and Posture. There are some very good books and videos on market that will help you to establish three fundamentals. And watch Pro's on TV, or better still video them and play back in slow motion, you'll learn a lot this way. Don't get blinded by too much science, you're still a beginner. Stick to Grip, Stance and Posture and you'll be on your way. Take a look at golf tips and golf lessons on our website ‘LearnAboutGolf.com’ for some advice as well. Summary 1.Don't waste your money on expensive clubs until you have reached a basic level of competency. 2.Don't go near a Golf Course, again until you have reached a basic level. 3.Get lessons from a qualified professional. 4.Learn three fundamentals 5.Watch Pro's. 6.Practice. 7.Learn rules of golf and basic golf etiquette . I hope that this article has been of some help to avoid costly mistakes many people made, including myself. Follow above basics and you are on your way to all fun (and frustration) golf can offer. Enjoy!
Frank Peter is the webmaster of learnaboutgolf.com where he offers valuable tips for beginners and intermediates in Golf. To find more advice, lessons and resources to help you succeed in your game, visit: http://www.learnaboutgolf.com
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