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Time to Head Out for Golf

By MoneyNing • Nov 26th, 2008 • Category: Golf Tips

I’m heading off to play golf today on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon.  It’s always a great feeling to drive to the golf course (only if you aren’t late).  Here’s a few things to make sure that you keep your drive enjoyable.

Leave ahead of time to anticipate traffic and other unplanned situations.
When you get there early, [...]



Feel Less Frustrated on the Golf Course by Being Realistic

By MoneyNing • Sep 22nd, 2008 • Category: Golf Tips

I see golfers upset on the course all the time. Some yell out loud, some throw their clubs, and some even break their clubs. It is usually afterwards that they regret what they did, but I still see it happening again and again.
I’m not even sure why they are upset when they fail [...]



Drive for Show but Putt for Dough

By MoneyNing • Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: Golf Tips

We all want to lower our scores, but all we think about is how to drive the ball farther.  We know the way to lower scores is through a better short game but all we almost never spend anytime practicing the short game.  We spend all day trying to hit the ball 300 yards, but [...]



Draining that Long Putt

By MoneyNing • Sep 6th, 2008 • Category: Golf Tips

Most of us have drained that long putt before.  You know, that 25+ footer that seems to track to the hole right after it leaves the putter face.  Even though we know it’s all luck, we instantly gain confidence in our overall putting skills, which usually translate to a good putting for the rest of [...]