Senior PGA 2010

Date	Tournament	Course	Location
Jan. 11-17	Wendy’s Senior Skins Game (Sat/Sun)	Ka’anapali Golf Course	Lahaina-Maui, Hawaii
Jan. 18-24	Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai	Hualalai Golf Course	Ka’upulehu-Kona, Hawaii
Feb. 8-14	The ACE Group Classic	The Quarry	Naples, Fla.
Feb. 15-21	Allianz Championship	The Old Course at Broken Sound Club	Boca Raton, Fla.
March 1-7	Toshiba Classic	Newport Beach Country Club	Newport Beach, Calif.
March 22-28	The Cap Cana Championship	Punta Espada Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus Course)	Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
April 12-18	Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am	TPC Tampa Bay	Lutz, Fla. (Tampa)
April 19-25	Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf	Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa	Savannah, Ga.
April 26-2	Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic	Fallen Oak	Biloxi, Miss.
May 10-16	Regions Charity Classic	Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge	Hoover, Ala. (Birmingham)
May 24-30	Senior PGA Championship	Colorado Golf Club	Denver, Colo.
May 31-6	Principal Charity Classic	Glen Oaks Country Club	West Des Moines, Iowa
June 21-27	Dick’s Sporting Goods Open	En-Joie Golf Course	Endicott, N.Y.
June 28-4	New Event TBA	TBA	TBA
July 19-25	The Senior Open Championship	Carnoustie Golf Club	Carnoustie, Scotland
July 26-1	U.S. Senior Open Championship	Sahalee Country Club	Seattle, Wash.
Aug. 2-8	3M Championship	TPC Twin Cities	Blaine, Minn. (Minneapolis)
Aug. 16-22	JELD-WEN Tradition	Crosswater Club at Sunriver Resort	Sunriver, Ore.
Aug. 23-29	Boeing Classic	TPC Snoqualmie Ridge	Snoqualmie, Wash. (Seattle)
Aug. 30-5	The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach	Pebble Beach Golf Links and Del Monte Golf Course	Pebble Beach, Calif.
Sept. 6-12	New Songdo City Championship	Jack Nicklaus Golf Club	Korea Songdo IBD, South Korea
Sept. 20-26	SAS Championship	Prestonwood Country Club	Cary, N.C. (Raleigh)
Sept. 27-3	Ensure Classic at Rock Barn	Rock Barn Golf & Spa	Conover, N.C. (Hickory)
Oct. 4-10	Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship	TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm	Potomac, Md. (Washington D.C)
Oct. 18-24	Administaff Small Business Classic	The Woodlands Country Club (Tournament Course)	The Woodlands, Texas (Houston)
Oct. 25-31	AT&T Championship	Oak Hills Country Club	San Antonio, Texas
Nov. 1-7	Charles Schwab Cup Championship	Harding Park Golf Course	San Francisco, Calif.
Nov. 16-19	Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament - Finals	TPC Eagle Trace	Coral Springs,

Hookers Do Play Golf

 My Golfing Life As A Hooker!

Here is a warning to all wannabe golfer’s, if you start in this sad way, and do nothing to stop, then a life of pain and anguish awaits you.

All my life as a golfer I was a hooker.

How it happened i do not know.

I never wanted to be one it just happened. 

Hooking when It started, was not every shot. It’s just sort of creeps up on you, gradually over days, weeks or even months and progressively worsens, until almost every shot is calling a TAXI left. And I do not mean just a little to the left i mean boomerang benders.

It got so bad I spent more time in the trees, searching for lost balls that my friends thought I was gardening.

Then came the dreaded day. I remember it so clearly that it was almost as if it happened yesterday. I ran out of golf balls during a round. Was soooo embarrassing.

I needed professional help.

After walking off in the afternoon, I went straight to the clubhouse and talked about the pros. When talking to the Pros, they admitted that they had heard of my problem. It seems that some of my so-called friends had talked to them, to find out if it is contagious.

There is a cure. And it is really easy. Senior Golfers Just read on:

The problem:

Hitting the ball with a closed clubface, which results in the ball going dramatically) to the left.

The first thing you should do is check your grip.

If the grip is good, and still Hooking, try to weaken the grip gradually moving both hands to the left. 

Check your alignment to make sure that the feet, knees, hips and shoulders are all parallel to the target.

Another reason may be the position of the ball. If it is too far back, it may produce an excessive in to out swing path.

Try grabbing the club more in the palm of your hand, not fingers, to reduce wrist action and the premature closing of the clubface.

Make sure that the left wrist is not too loose. If so, the right wrist will control the clubface close it too early.

Make sure that the action begins in the legs and body. This will stop the wrists unhinging and closing the clubface too soon.

There, you see. I said that it can be cured. Although perhaps not completely cured. Even now many years later, sometimes it happens.

But the main difference is that now, as I’m walking toward the woods to search for that wayward shot, I’M SMILING - because I know it is not my ball im looking for.

Why Tiger Woods’ Golf Swing Technique is so Effective and Senior Golfers can follow

As he starts the swing, his level of fitness and muscle strength enables him to build up club head speed by turning his trunk and rotating quickly pushing the right leg forward. There is a minimum of energy waste as he maintains his posture over the golf ball.

Driving through, Woods uses the hips, shoulders and wrists to create a high initial ball speed. Research has shown that a couple of feet off the tee, the ball is usually traveling about 180 miles per hour. The average tour pro usually only manage 160 miles per hour.

Tiger’s golf swing technique can not be achieved on the basis of someone who is not physically fit or somebody who does not work out regularly. In fact, the achievement of an effective golf swing technique these days it is necessary to condition the muscles,

Gone are the days when golf was viewed as a leisure sport where players would move around in an electric golf cart to avoid breaking sweat.

This does not mean that a good golf swing technique calls for rigorous exercise of power training, and stretching. In fact, the most critical golf-specific exercises involve stretches and core strength training combined. There is also light weight lifting to build strength not the muscle.

Obviously golf-specific exercises are the only way to develop a good golf swing technique.

 

Do Not Think Too Much Just Hit It Don’t Let Slow Play Spoil Your Game

This is a good idea, hire a professional and make sure that he is a great player and teacher as well. If they just stand there and watch you without actually showing you the swing that can get you out of the sand trap, or hit the Fade or the proper way to putt then what are you paying for. The best teachers will try to understand what you can do first, and then adjust the advice to suit your needs.

If you’re ready to play, it’s important not to think too much before taking your shot. I have played with people who have taken so long over the ball trying to remember everything the pro taught them, you wonder how you ever got through 18 holes. It is impossible to think of a dozen things while thinking about the grip, where your feet are, where the ball is, keep an eye on the ball, keep your head straight, and so on.

My advice is see the shot first feel the shot and then do it. (pull the trigger)

As you’re learning the game there are certain principles which must be respected.

Here are two basic tips to help you improve your personal game.

An important foundation you need, no matter what shot you make, no matter what club you’re using is balance. You must be balanced when you swing the club..

And do not forget, of course; always keep an eye on the ball. Make sure that the stance allows you to see the ball at every point of the stroke.

Take your time and develop methods that work best for you. Unless you’re playing golf for a living, you have all the time in the world to get it right.

Like everything else in life, golf, takes time and practice and, if you take your time, and try to do everything as natural as possible, you will quickly get the first birdie and before you know it you will break 80 regularly.

 

Golf Warm Up

When it comes to warming up for a golf game, many golfers think that hitting the driving range is enough. In fact, working with different swings and getting familiar with the weather conditions will help to make  your game of golf the best it can be.

Golfing on a windy day is much different than when the air is calm. The golf game is also affected on days when the temperature is warm,. Here are a few warm-up tips from those who regularly hit the golf courses.

Getting yourself in the right mood is a gretal warm-up tip for golf. The goal is not to take your frustrations out on a golf ball, it does not help your game at all. It takes time to focus on the game, feel free to come and forget your troubles. The bad mood can strongly influence your golf game.

The warm-up session is not the place to try out the new club, swing, or try new techniques l. Do not get carried away on the practice range.

The important thing in  the warm-up session is to loosen the muscles and build your confidence. You can not do that if you try something completely new, and keep making mistakes. Stick to what you are accustomed too using, then be ready to congratulate yourself on the triumph of the warm-up and the game.

Senior Golfers warm up

When it comes to warming up for a golf game, many golfers think that hitting the driving range is enough. In fact, working with different swings and getting familiar with the weather conditions will help to make  your game of golf the best it can be.

Golfing on a windy day is much different than when the air is calm. The golf game is also affected on days when the temperature is warm,. Here are a few warm-up tips from those who regularly hit the golf courses.

Getting yourself in the right mood is a great warm-up tip for golf. The goal is not to take your frustrations out on a golf ball, it does not help your game at all. It takes time to focus on the game, feel free to come and forget your troubles. The bad mood can strongly influence your golf game.

The warm-up session is not the place to try out the new club, swing, or try new techniques. Do not get carried away on the practice range.

The important thing in  the warm-up session is too loosen the muscles and build your confidence. You can not do that if you try something completely new, and keep making mistakes. Stick to what you are accustomed too , then be ready to congratulate yourself on the triumph of the warm-up and the game.

The warm up is the time to get rid of the errors before they appear on your Scorecard. Then go play a confident game of golf.

Improving Your Core Strength Be Wary Of The Stretching DVD

Picture the rubber band for a moment. Keep stretching it and stretching it.

What’s happening?

It breaks down and eventually snaps in two.

Your muscles are the same. You can keep stretching your muscles, but it does not improve the strength in these newly developed ranges of motion, you will not see long-term results. In fact, just this golf stretching dvd could be detrimental to your performance by exposing the muscle to injury, it is essential that the Senior Golfer build core strength.

The wisest purchase would be the golf exercise DVD, which includes both stretching and strengthening exercises. Now you will see lasting results! You won’t be wasting your time in the hope of a better golf swing.

You’ll see a much higher level of performance, accuracy and overall consistency. I am always surprised when a senior golfer says he needs to improve HIS flexibility and no mention of building strength.

We know that the human body loses range of motion and strength every year,and we dont maintain it. The ‘use it or lose it’ phrase comes to mind, and it is very true. The muscles were designed to be used, not just lay dormant and inactive throughout the subsequent years.

When you start to really understand how the human body works, You will have a different outlook on a golf performance program. I do not think that the answer is a golf stretching DVD.

My advice to Senior Golfers is to work out and stay safe.

Senior Golfers

As we age, golf’s challenges change. Fortunately, with an open mind, and some attention to detail, golfers of any age can play better than ever.The biggest challenge for most senior golfers is a lack of overall power.

As golf courses get longer and the game transforms from a game of precision to a game of power, senior golfers have a unique set of challenges to confront.

The key to maintaining power – Flexibility

Flexibility for golf is a term that has been bandied about the golf instruction industry for decades. But what does flexibility for golf really mean? Flexibility can be defined as a joint’s ability to move through a complete range of motion. As related to golf, flexibility allows the golfer to achieve the correct address position, and allows them to move EASILY through the entire swing without any feelings of tension or strain.

Studies have shown that flexibility naturally starts to decline after age 25.

A great tip I got from Gary Player was take a good 30 minute HOT Bath before going out to play Golf.

This will warm up your muscles before you stretch and then play.

Another flexibility hint – always warm up before you play. Your muscles will be looser, and you’ll reduce the risk of hurting yourself. Baseball players warm up by swinging a weighted bat. Golfers can warm up by using a weighted club.

While it may seem impossible to increase club head speed without swinging harder, the search for effortless power is something that is within the reach of every golfer.

The key to generating this feeling of effortless power is to learn to harness the power of centrifugal force while you swing the golf club.

Centrifugal force is a force that tends to move objects away from the center in a system undergoing circular motion. Centrifugal force is what keeps the water in a whirling bucket from spilling.

In the golf swing, centrifugal force is the reason that golfers like Ernie Els and Fred Couples look like they are hardly even swinging the club, but they are able to launch the ball in excess of 350 yards. It is often described as “letting the club do the work”.

How to buy the right equipment

Thinking of buying a new driver?

In the past 5 years the golf equipment industry has made gigantic strides in helping the world’s best golfers increase their driving distance. But what have they done for the average golfer?

How can the senior golfer put technology on his side, and squeeze a few more yards out of his swing?

The most important factor that determines driving distance is NOT club head speed.

The most important factor is making solid contact.

For every half inch that your strike is off center you will lose 10 yards in distance.

In my experience most golfers make the best contact with a driver that is 43.5 inches long depending on their physical size.

Consider getting a driver that is 43.5 inches long or shorter.

So what can you do about it?

My recommendation is to look up a PGA professional in your neighborhood that has a launch monitor and a large selection of drivers with different lofts and lengths for you to experiment with and go for a proper driver fitting. (By the way, almost every major company fitting cart that I have ever seen only has one length of driver (45 inches) which is the most critical component of club fitting.)

If you cannot find a launch monitor in your area, try a driver with 12 degrees of loft and a 43.5 inch shaft and I am sure that the results will have you ten yards further down the fairway.

The aging process causes significant changes in your connective tissue (ligaments and tendons) and eventually decreases your ability to maintain optimal flexibility. To play your best golf later in life, it takes a concerted effort to maintain your flexibility.

Some points Senior Golfers should consider before buying Golf Clubs

1. The shaft is the axle of the club, the better the shaft, the better the club.

LADIES FLEX	Driver speed swing less than 60 mph (100 km/h). Driver carry distance less than 180 yds. Club used from 150 yds. a 3 iron or wood.
SENIOR or A FLEX	Driver speed swing 60-75 mph (100-120 km/h). Driver carry distance 180-210 yds. Club used from 150yds. a 4 iron.
REGULAR FLEX	Driver speed swing 75-84 mph (120-135 km/h). Driver carry distance 210-240 yds. Club used from 150 yds. a 5 or 6 iron.
STIFF FLEX	Driver speed swing 84-93 mph (130-150 km/h). Driver carry distance 240-260 yds. Club used from 150 yds. a 6 or 7 iron.
X-STIFF FLEX	Driver speed swing over 93 mph (150 km/h). Driver carry distance 260+ yds. Club used from 150 yds. a 8 or 9 iron.

Senior Golfers will benefit from these clubs as they take less effort and produce a more consistent ball light.

4. Beginners and novice players choosing a set make-up, should consider eliminating the 2, 3 and 4 irons from their set, replacing those hard to hit irons with #3 and #5 hybrid clubs..

The bad news is, the longer the club the more difficult it is to control, thus less accuracy. To put this into perspective, the following information will be helpful.

A driver hit on center at 43″ = 250 yds. 43 1/2″= 262 yds. 44″ = 270 yds. 44 1/2″ = 275 yds. 45″ = 275-280 yds. As you can see a significant increase in distance is achieved up to 44″. After 44″, distance increases only a minimal amount .

CONCLUSION - It is not worth sacrificing accuracy for the minimal amount of distance gained past 44″. Keep driver playing lengths to 44″ or less.

Men’s Standard Shaft Lengths (deduct 1″ for Women’s Standard Shaft Length)
Club	Length with Steel Shafts	Length with Graphite Shafts
Driver	43.5″	44″
3 wood	42.5″	43″
5 wood	41.5″	42″
7 wood	40.5″	41″
9 wood	40.5″	41″
1 iron	39.5″	40″
2 iron	39″	39.5″
3 iron	38.5″	39″
4 iron	38″	38.5″
5 iron	37.5″	38″
6 iron	37″	37.5″
7 iron	36.5″	37″
8 iron	36″	36.5″
9 iron	35.5″	36″
PW	35.5″	36″
GW	35.25″	35.75″
SW	35.25″	35.75″
LW	35.25″	35.75″

Golf: Gentleman Only, Ladies Forbidden

Golf as we know it originated in Scotland during the fourteen hundreds. The game was likely based on a Dutch stick and ball game that is somewhat like hockey. The biggest difference between the Dutch game and the Scottish game of golf was that golf is played on a field instead of ice. There is a lot of evidence that the balls the Scottish used in their golf games were obtained through trade with the Dutch.

One of the more interesting facts about golf is that the game was banned in the mid to late fourteen hundreds by the Scottish king and parliament. The military men and officers were spending more time playing golf than training in archery. To encourage his men to spend more time in training, golf and soccer were both deemed illegal sports. There are sure to be many companies and executives who wish that they could outlaw golf to keep employees in the office and off of the golf course.

As with other sports, only men played golf from the beginning. However, golf seemed to become a gentleman’s sport when it moved from Scotland to England. There, noblemen and kings often played golf starting around sixteen hundred. During the games, politics, laws, and other important matters would be discussed.

This still holds true today. Companies are merged, not in board rooms, but on the golf course. Politicians are made and broken, campaign funds are generated, and deals are made. For most politicians and executives, the golf course has become the ideal meeting place for determining the futures of demise of companies, people, and ideas. Many important events have occurred or been discussed on golf courses, including the news of the Irish rebellion in the late sixteen hundreds.

Although more women are playing golf today, the fact remains that this game is primarily a gentleman’s game. Popularity in golf as a sport in high schools and colleges has grown in the last several years. This is due to the fact that many realize the necessity of learning the sport for their future careers. Doctors, politicians, lawyers, executives, and financial managers must know how to play golf in order to meet with and win certain clients.

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