The game of golf is one that encompasses many different facets. One must be focused, courteous and be well trained in his skill. The latter must be crafted by practice and using the right tools that can bring out the best result of your skill. In no way does equipment define the player, but it can refine the overall result. Almost any professional will stress that it is hard to project your best effort without the right tools. Finding the right tools is not as easy as just dropping a large amount of money at a pro shop. There are some things you should know when you are choosing your equipment that will make a big difference.

Playing golf with your Sunday group is a completely different “animal” then playing and preparing for golf tournaments.

First there is no pressure when playing with your group of regulars. You all generally shoot the same scores, have the same handicap and get out to enjoy the surroundings. If you miss a putt it may cost you some “skin” money or a beverage of choice but you will see these guys again next week.

When you are able to take advantage of golf club discounts, you will be saving money and feeling terrific about your recent purchase. There are so many stores, including both retail and wholesale, that offer golf clubs. You may be asking yourself a number of questions. How will I ever find the best price? Who is telling the truth when every store claims to have the lowest price? What if I don’t have a lot of cash, but I really want to purchase a set of golf clubs for myself or someone that I know? These are all good questions and they can be answered very simply. Shop around.

There is nothing in the world sweeter than making that perfect connection between your driver and the ball on the tee. If you enjoy the masochistic undertaking that we all lovingly refer to as golf, then I am sure you know what I mean. It’s that one in a million hit when you immediately want to start doing the celebration dance. Every movement felt right and you watch your ball sail effortlessly through the big blue sky, then down, down, down, onto the fairway just short of the green.

Golf: Truly the sport of a lifetime and very gentle on your body. Florida, well known as vacation Mecca, is blessed by Mother Nature with a large coastal line, luxurious interior lands, year-round subtropical temperatures and annual sunshine.

Golfers visiting St. Augustine, in St. Johns County and Ponte Vedra Beach can tee off at the scenic and challenging golf courses of Florida. Playing golf in Florida offers exciting challenges to all golfers.

The anatomy of a golf swing is such a complicated thing and yet, really, such a simple thing. We tend to make it much more difficult than it really is or should be. There are basically five components of a good golf swing. I will explain them for you and hopefully help you understand the basic components of a good golf swing and clear up some of the conflicting and often complicated messages you will see and hear in other places.