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Golf Hacks to Become a Master in the Game – Swing Away

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Image Credit: The Els Club Malaysia

Golf is played in various parts of the world even though it is often regarded as a game of the west places such as Malaysia are also famous for the sport in the Asian region. Golf courses in Johor have been famous with both the local elite as well as expats. The golf playing community often stick to meeting at a designated golf club, one of the options available in the region is The Els Club Malaysia.

There are numerous ways to master the game and some of them are best-kept secrets. Well you can begin your tricks by walking to the course – known as toasting the ball – a warmed up ball stands a better chance of travelling a greater distance. A great hack if you play in colder climates. Another prep tip is to spray deodorant on your hands before the game. A plastic bucket could well protect your clubs than an expensive carry-on. Another tip is to put on your rain gloves even if it’s not raining. One of the oldest rules is to prep your club on a repair tool than on your hand to keep your hands clean to avoid any slipping later on during the game!

One tip is to carry an extra pair of laces in your bags as there is a high chance of busting a link while on course. A carpenter’s nail is a great way to clean the groove as well as it comes in handy as a ball marker. A snow brush in the trunk could also come in handy as a cleaning tool if the spikes had to forego a clean in the clubhouse. Another one for the game is probably regarded as the best towel trick ever. If there is a slight bend on your club’s shaft then rub a golf towel up and down vigorously this will heat up the shaft and allow you to straighten the bend.

 

These Tips will Help Women to Play Golf Better – Mistakes are proof that you are trying

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The Ocean Course, Image Credit: Els Club Malaysia

Golf has its own “need to know how” and basics just like any other game. The word gold is not an acronym. It does not mean “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.” This is an internet myth. So why do so many people continue to spread the myth? Like so many other myths, this one is very hard to kill.

The heart of every swing is the grip; all that power your shoulders and hips generate during the golf swing will transfer through your hands when the club hits the ball. Because of the size and the strength, unlike men women find it harder to overcome errors but it is important to learn as it enables them to project a strong technical swing.

Once you find your natural grip, you will notice that you are able to swing in continuous motion and the club does not slip in your swings. For right hand golfers, the lead hand will be the left hand while the trailing hand will be the right. In golf, it seems the harder you try the harder it is to play. Avoid the temptation to swing hard; the harder you try to hit the ball, the worse your shot will be.

The power of a golf swing comes from lower body. On your backswing, you want your left shoulder to swing or pivot so that it aligns with your right leg and you need to rotate your hips naturally as you complete the downswing. Speaking of hips, turn your right toe in by about 20 degrees on your approach. The most important thing is practice.

There are many golf courses in the world and Malaysia is rapidly emerging as South East Asia’s latest golfing haven. Golf courses in Johor offers spectacular scenery and many courses can be found high in the mountains, long the seashore, amidst rainforests making it great for family, friends or group golfing. A former World No. 1, Els is known as “The Big Easy” because of his imposing physical stature (he stands at 6 feet and 3 inches (1.91 m) along with his fluid golf swing. He designed The Els Club Malaysia.

History and way Forward of PGA TOUR – The Past and Future of the PGA Tour

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Where the world of Golf is concerned, the PGA Tour is the biggest event regarding the game. The tour is based in Florida but games can take place in venues all over the United States and even South American locales such as Puerto Rico and Mexico. In addition to the main tour that takes place primarily in the United States, there are many various incarnations that occur all around the world, contributing to the popularity of Golf. In the present day, a Golf course can be found almost anywhere in the world. You can even find Golf courses in Johor, with examples like The Els Club Malaysia.
The PGA Tour was a creation of the ‘Professional Golfers’ Association of America’, but during the end of the 70s, it was turned into an entirely separate entity since the association’s focus was on club professional’s while the tour concerned itself with tour players.
The first tour began in 1929 and almost immediately there were disputes between the tour players and the club over purse amounts. The dispute resulted due to the recognition the tour gained and the added revenue. The PGA of America wished to invest the extra revenue in expanding the tour while the players demanded higher payments.
Presently the PGA Tour is a massive enterprise, with the organisation handling a variety of different tours all over the world in addition to the main tour. Television deals have been arranged all the way till 2021. The tour however is going through a small change. Since the usual PGA tour extends all the way to mid September, interest diminishes during that time since those months mark the start of the NFL and College Football seasons, which are more prominent sports. As a result, the PGA will conclude sometime in August, to make use of the time of peak viewership.

Maggie Tulliver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+

Uses and history of Golf Courses – taking a look at the gentleman’s game

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Who invented the game of golf is unclear and disputed by many. However, what is clear is that it has grown to become one of the most popular sports in the world and is played by millions. Golf courses themselves have come a long way since their creation, with spectacular grounds built around the world. Asia is catching up to Europe, with its own selection of elite golf courses, like the three championship level courses at The Els Club Malaysia, for example, one of the most celebrated golf courses in Johor.
The history of the golf course is probably just as hazy as the sport itself, but the basics are still the same. A standard golf course consists of a series of holes, usually 9 or 18 holes are the most common number, along with a teeing ground, a rolling fairway, a couple of hazards like bunkers, and a flat green with a flagstick and hole. Many of the oldest courses are ‘links’; these link courses are usually constructed on raised ground or open parkland, and commonly feature sand dunes.
When it comes to the design of golf courses, it often flows with the original landscape, even so, in some cases, modifications are unavoidable. This seems to be the case with the new courses that have been built on sites with less desirable land. Most sand traps and bunkers are in most cases, artificial, while other hazards like ponds may be natural.
Designing the layout of a golf course is considered a separate field of architectural study from regular landscape design and in the United Sates, golf course architects even have their own private associations. In general, golf courses, whether private or publicly owned, will include a practice range, with separate greens, bunkers and driving ares for practice shots.

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+

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