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Clubs

A few years ago, youth golf clubs sets were customized by
cutting the shaft of a regular adult sized set. Luckily
enough, we realized that cutting down an adult shaft creates
a very stiff club, which makes it difficult for kids to hit.
Now, Golf companies provide youngsters with golf sets that
are customized to their height and age, and are offered at
reasonable prices.

There are three main areas, which goes into a fitting, when
customizing a set of Golf clubs:

The Height: If your child is tall, he will generally have
more of an upright swing. In this case the Golf shop will
adjust the "lie" of your child's clubs. The lie is
determined from the angle that the clubhead extends from its
shaft, which is connected like a hinge. This hinge will be
closed slightly for taller players.

The Arm Length: The arm length is an important factor that
will determine the length of your child's shafts. Your child
should not have to crouch down unnaturally when gripping the
club, nor to choke up on the club either.

The customization process will include measuring the length
of your child's arms. Having your child's arms against
his/her sides will make the measurement, and the distance
from the tip of his or her middle finger to the ground will
determine the shaft length.

The Swing Speed: The kind of shafts your child's clubs will
have will depend on the swing speed. Of course everyone has
a different swing speed, which can depend on size, age,
strength, etc. Average golfers are typically best suited to
have steel shafts or granite shafts.

When customizing a set of youth golf clubs, be sure to check
around your local golf accessory stores and compare prices.
It is important that the staff also take correct measures so
that your child's clubs are designed exactly the way he and
she need them to be, and according to his and her body type.

Amel Mehenaoui is the founder, webmaster and publisher of
the Junior Golf Guide website, a resourceful Guide to help
introduce kids and teens to Golf, and offers tips and
reviews about junior golf equipment, children's golf clubs,
golf instructions for kids, and more.

Would you like to spend more quality time with your son or
daughter on the Golf Course? Visit
http://junior-golf-guide.com to learn how you can enjoy more
round of golf without feeling guilty!

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One of the keys to the success of Tiger Woods as a golfer is
that growing up his father knew the system of golf and
generously guided him through it. Now, if you have children
and are thinking of introducing them to golf, you must be
asking yourself: Where should I start? Who should I call?
Should I purchase junior clubs or get a used set of adult
ones that have been cut down to size?

Don't get ahead of yourself! Relax!

Golf is not a pursuit that you can simply sign your kid up
for at any leisure club. However, this sport is become
increasingly popular, and chances are that there are golf
programs and clinics going on in your area. You may want to
contact a local club pro, the YMCA, the Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts, the golf association in your area, and other civic
organizations. If you are from the United States , the
National Minority Junior Golf Foundation, the United States
Golf Association, the Professional Golf Association, and the
Ladies Professional Golf Association may also know how to
help you. Some of these organizations are, in fact,
specifically involved in programs to introduce kids to golf.

Junior golf clinics are normally free to join; they are
designed to introduce your child to the basics of golf,
starting from how to grip a club, all the way to driving,
chipping, and putting. Emphasis is placed on the rules of
the game and golf etiquette. Clinics are also known to dole
out golf apparel, balls, and sometimes golf clubs to
participants. What is more, your child may be fortunate
enough to receive instruction from a seasoned professional
golfer in one of the clinics! The Black Enterprise/Pepsi
Golf & Tennis Challenge junior clinic has featured Mark
Nance, Kenny Simms, Todd Daniel and Maria Mills in the past.
And their message is: Golf is for everyone.

Of course before forcing your children into playing the
sport, you should take pains finding out how they truly feel
about golf. After your child has been introduced to the
game, you must make it a point to go to the field and
observe whether hitting a few balls on the driving range
brings a smile to his face. Ask yourself if you think the
sport seems to be challenging and enjoyable to your kid? If
yes, the real fun has surely begun.

To ensure that their kids learn the basics of golf properly,
parents are usually advised to hook their children up with a
golf instructor during the early stages of picking up the
sport. If you're having a hard time locating a good
instructor, the local club pro should be able to provide you
with a list of instructors in your area. If possible, watch
a potential instructor with other students before signing up
your kid. Observe whether or not the instructor gets along
with the other kids, and ask yourself if he would fit in
with your child's personality. Proper instruction will
surely increase your child's confidence and decrease the
frustration this mentally and physically challenging sport
is sure to bring about. An instructor will also help you
regarding the kind of equipment to buy for your child.
Experts believe that a 7-iron, pitching wedge and a putter
are all that is required for a beginner. At this point, you
can hold off on the golf shoes and the designer clothes;
tennis shoes and play clothes will normally suffice!

One disadvantage to being a junior golfer is that there are
usually problems regarding a shortage of facilities. To
ensure enough practice (aside from the hours your child
spends with an instructor) you might want to ask the club
pro whether there are any slow times during the week that
your child can slip on the course to play two to three
holes. Additionally, if there are par 3 courses in your
area, you should think about sending your kid there. Keep in
mind that the more your kid plays, the more comfortable he/
she will be with the game. And, once your child has learnt
the basics and is practicing regularly, the competitive
juices will surely start to flow; that is when you should
start inquiring about junior golf tournaments being held in
your area.

As you might have guessed, introducing your kids to golf is
not as simple as it sounds. Children need guidance and
motivation, and if your child really enjoys the sport, you
should make sure you're there to give him/ her that. Good
luck!

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Not everyone can have junior golf lessons and become a child
golf prodigy like Tiger Woods. It is most important to keep
the game fun when introducing your child to junior golf
lessons and playing golf. Have you ever noticed how a junior
just taking up the game of golf? If allowed, they will take
a very natural golf swing. The young golfers are not
thinking about golf instruction or golf mechanics. Let your
child enjoy learning the game by their own trial and error
until THEY are ready to take the game more seriously. You
can keep it fun away from the golf course by keeping a
junior golf journal at home. Remember we play the game
because it is fun.

Up until the child is in High School, practice sessions
should be limited in time so the junior is not over-whelmed
and should only be taken to the practice facility if the
child wants to go and have fun. This will keep the junior
motivated to go and practice more often.

In keeping golf fun, refrain from giving a junior golf
instructions and let your junior swing as hard as they want
from time to time during their full swing practice. As for
your junior's golf grip, just make sure the right hand is
lower than the left hand for a right-handed golfer. Remember
keep the fun and non-restrictive and do not worry about a
proper grip, yet. It would be more beneficial for you junior
to play a game such as being able to count to three without
losing their balance no matter how hard they swing.

To keep your juniors motivation high and to allow your
junior golfer to learn to feel the club, start with putting
and chipping drills. Here are some easy ones to use:

Putting

Ladder drill - Using a sleeve of balls (three), Place a golf
ball at four feet, eight feet and twelve feet from the
putting cup. Begin with the four foot putt. If you make the
four foot putt, then move to the eight foot putt. If you
miss the four foot putt, then start over again with the four
foot putt. Repeat this until all three putts are made.

Pull back drill - Pick a long putt in which you need to lag.
Hit your putt. Did you make it? If then the answer is yes,
then great. If not, move the golf ball a putter length
further away from the hole. Keep this up until the golf ball
is holed.

Chipping

Over the bag - This is a simple fun way to learn how to
chip. Place a golf bag off of the green and set up to chip
three to six feet behind the bag. The closer to the bag you
place your ball, the bigger the challenge. Now making your
chipping stroke your goal is to clear the bag while getting
the golf ball close to the hole.

Chip to par - Pick several positions to chip from. Use one
golf ball and as you would on the golf course, chip the ball
as close to the hole as possible. Then proceed to putt the
ball into the hole. Add up your strokes and go to the same
spots and try to lower your overall score. These drills are
easy to turn into fun games or challenges.

Consider private junior golf instruction or a summer golf
camp taught by PGA Professionals if your junior shows the
interest. If this becomes an option, use references from
friends and co-workers to find the PGA professional that
would be right for your child. Again, the main goal is to
keep it fun and not try to make your golfer into a
mechanical machine.

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Professionals to provide affordable online golf instruction.
This is accomplished by offering unlimited online golf
lessons through memberships at
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with your computer, PDA or phone, you can literally take
your golf lesson anywhere. In addition, enjoy the
competitive pricing in the online golf shop.

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If you?d like to become more knowledgeable about famous
golfers, but just don?t have the time or desire to sit and
read a book or even full page article on each one, this is
the place for you. This article will offer you a condensed
version of each of the most famous golfers. Best of all,
it?s only 5 paragraphs! And you?re done with the first one
already!

Our first famous golfer is Tiger Woods. Eldrick ?Tiger?
Woods was born December 30, 1975 in Cypress California.
Tiger began playing golf when we was only two years old. He
even appeared on television as a toddler because of his
unbelievable golf skills. After turning pro in August of
1996, he became the youngest Masters winner ever in 1997.
Do date, he has won three Masters titles, two U.S. Open
Championships, and three PGA Championships.

Our second famous golfer is Michelle Wie. Wie was born
October 11, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She began playing
golf at the age of four and was winning nearly every junior
even by the age of 11. Two years later at the age of 13,
Wie became the youngest player ever to make the cut in a
LPGA event. She turned pro on October, 5 2005 and has since
competed alongside some of the best male and female golfers
of our time.

Our third famous golfer is Phil Mickelson. Mickelson was
born in San Diego, California on June 16, 1970. He began
playing golf at age three. He attended Arizona State after
high school and quickly became the face of amateur golf.
Although it took him a little longer than others, Phil won
his first Masters in 2004 and won it again in 2006.

Our final famous golfer is Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus was born
in Columbus Ohio on January 21, 1940. He began playing golf
at age 10 and won five straight Ohio State Junior events
when he was only 12. He began his professional career in
1962 and defeated the heavily favored Arnold Palmer at the
1962 U.S. Open. Jack Nicklaus then went on to break all the
records. In 1978 he achieved a triple career slam, winning
all four professional golf majors three times. He?s the
only golfer to have ever done this.

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Golf

During the last seven years, I have watched my son and his
friends grow up in the world of Junior Golf. This amazing
sport has brought out the best in these young men, and has
taught them so many valuable life lessons. I am forever
impressed, in particular to the following ten qualities that
I have observed my son develop as a bi-product of the great
game of golf.

1. Humility and Respect

Golf requires that you show courtesy to others and that you
communicate with respect. In the Junior Golf tournaments
across the country, it is well stated that good
sportsmanship must be exhibited at all times and that all
play is ended with an exchange of a hand shake.

2. Punctuality

When the tournament schedule states "Tee time is at 9:00,"
this means that you are to be on the tee box at 8:55. If you
are late to the tee box, you are automatically disqualified,
no questions asked. While this can be a tough lesson to
learn, it is one that works brilliantly and has instilled in
my son the importance of being on time for not only every
tournament but every event in life.

3. Confession

Golf is a game of honor, and recognizing that a
transgression has occurred and taking responsibility for the
transgression is a part of the game. This one act instills
integrity and fairness to all concerned.

4. Safety

Golf balls and clubs are very hard and dangerous
instruments, and one of the first and foremost rules of golf
is safety. My son has been instructed again and again to not
take practice swings in the direction of another person, not
to swing clubs when someone else is walking by, and never to
hit into a group playing in front of him. These rules of
safety have filtered into other aspects of his life,
including biking, swimming, and safety in the home.

5. Quiet

Golf requires an amazing amount of concentration, and quiet
is required at all times on the golf course. While this
takes practice for young kids, it is a life skill that
teaches constraint and respect for others.

6. Visioning

The night before and the morning of a tournament, my son
sits quietly and mentally and visually plays the course.
This skill is teaching him how to "see the end in mind,"
which is key to goal achievement.

7. Problem Solving

Rain, wind, trees, multiple sand traps, and deep rough can
make for a challenging day of tournament play. These are a
normal part of golf and can be an amazing opportunity for
clever problem solving and personal growth.

8. Focus

Golf is a tough sport. It requires that you not only know
the physics of hitting the ball (and what club to use when)
but requires intense mental and emotional concentration.
Silencing the inner critic after a "bad shot" is crucial to
regaining clear focus, which is an advanced skill to learn
but one that can take you very far in life.

9. Practice, Persistence, and Listening

In golf, instant success is very rare. My son has become a
great golfer through daily practice, persistence, and
through being open to listening to his mentors. In life, it
is important to know that we rarely reach our goal in one
"stroke." By practicing, making corrections along the way,
being open to coaching, and being persistent, we can tackle
most of life's tough challenges.

10. Graciousness

One of the most important life lessons my son has learned
from golf is to be gracious and respectful to adults. At the
end of each tournament, he and his competitors thank and
shake the hands of the tournament chairmen and follow this
up with a handwritten note of thanks

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It has become common to see hybrid clubs on the golf course
these days, and this popularity has led to staggering sales
success. Yet so many golfers have yet to take advantage of
these advances in golf clubs. Hybrid clubs come in many
different styles with many brand names. One of these brands
is Lynx hybrid golf clubs.

With Lynx Hybrid Golf Clubs, golfers are better able to get
improved ball flight and shot distance, and this edge is one
that has spurred the growth of hybrids that includes growing
numbers of pro golfers switching to hybrids. One of the sets
of clubs that have a great deal of merit are Lynx Junior Set
Clubs. Lynx Junior sets and single clubs are able to provide
younger golfers a club that fits their specifications and
age range. There are four different sizes of junior clubs,
which are designed according to grip size, set
configuration, club head size, shaft flexibility, and
length. Any golfer can tell you that grip size is something
they take seriously in a club.

Also key to those who are thinking of using Lynx hybrid golf
clubs is the size of the club head. Rather than only using
the heel or toe of the golf head, the proper club should
give credence to usage of the entire golf club head. Not
only that, but if you happen to have excess stiffness in
your clubs and are unaware, this one issue can contribute
greatly to the problems you may have with your swing. 95% of
golfers might very well have varying degrees of rigidness in
their clubs ? and not even know it. That?s one reason Lynx
hybrid golf clubs mark what level of stiffness your club
has. If you have the right club head, the difference will
manifest itself immediately, giving you a better swing
without even having to change the way you swing.

Another type of Lynx hybrid golf clubs that can help golfers
is known as the Lynx Prowler 3-SW Hybrid golf irons. These
are made with strong stainless steel along with deep cavity
design that lets golfers get tremendous consistency out of
the club. With these clubs, that big drive off the course
may not necessarily land in the woods. The ball flight that
you can get from these clubs is impressive, and all golfers
will be more than pleased at the precision and control that
you will get from the Prowler clubs.

Another Lynx hybrid golf club that you can put to good use
is the Lynx Hy Launch hybrid club. A Hy Launch club lets
golfers experience the type of club that has a friendly
shape that is comfortable for golfers. With these clubs, you
get something to replace the many regular irons you may
currently own. Thanks to this club, you can say goodbye
forever to the classic golf iron.

Lynx hybrid golf clubs deliver impressive results quickly,
and golfers may wish to consider getting a set of this brand
of golf clubs.

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Junior golf drivers and all junior clubs are ideal for the
young golf enthusiast in your family who is keen to take up
the sport and master their game on an ongoing basis. These
day's junior golf drivers are the perfect option for kids,
as they give them quality equipment but at a fraction of the
price of the adult sized and more expensive products.

There is no shortage of golf drivers for kids that are of
high quality, both in terms of performance and durability.
The key to a young person having on course success is
knowing what to look for in terms of kids drivers and where
to find a junior golf drivers set.

Ultimately it is wise to invest in junior golf drivers that
have durability and reliability. This normally means you
should purchase a well known name brand such as Us Kids
Golf, La Jolla or Nike. Thankfully, you can usually locate
name brand junior golf drivers through great online deals
via the Internet.

So what should you buy? Well this really depends on the age
of your child. Kids drivers come in varying sizes and
lengths depending on the age bracket that you child fits in.
La Jolla for instance offers kids drivers in groups aged 5-7
and 10-12 while Nike offers kids drivers in terms of a
child's height rather than their age. The Nike Blue Bird
range of kids drivers for example, are clubs that have a
design that allows for greater distance when to compensate
for the smaller swing.

When searching for junior golf drivers it is best to use an
internet site that offers useful benefits to you, the
customer. In particular, you want to ensure that they offer
full refunds and returns on any kids drivers and other
accessories if necessary. Some companies even offer free
delivery for purchases of junior golf drivers over a certain
value. Many sporting sites online, offer seasonal promotions
in line with golf tournaments and special golfing events
such as the US Open, and this is a prime opportunity for you
to really save on golf drivers for kids and other key golf
equipment.

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Memory and Golfing Aids

Taking up the game of golf can be very rewarding. It is a
game that gets you outdoors in the fresh air, gives you a
chance to socialize with like-minded people and a game that
will challenge you every time you step out on the course.

As a beginner however you are probably looking for a way to
help you improve your game quickly so that you can enjoy
yourself even more.

There are many methods that can help you do this such as
getting lessons from a professional and using golf training
aids for beginners . The first place you should start is by
having your swing checked by a professional.

Take the time and the money and get a few lessons in the
first instance as these lessons can save you a lot of time
in the long run It is always easier to learn something
correctly right from the outset, than to try and unlearn bad
habits that all (including the pro's though seldom admitted)
golfers tend to end up with.

These lessons will allow a professional to look at your
grip, your stance, your take-away, your follow through, and
putting stroke and make sure you have a good solid
foundation to build your swing on.

Once you have had these lesson you will want to be able to
maintain what you were taught and having a few training aids
on hand is a great way to further train your body to have
the best possible swing and putting stroke that you can
have.

muscle memory is a crucial technique in many sports
particularly in golf, as it helps you "feel" when you have
either executed a swing or putt correctly or incorrectly for
that matter. This technique when coupled with visualisation
can really help accelerate your learning process.

The beauty of using training aids for repetition and the
development of muscle memory is of course that many of the
available golf training aids can be used in a small area
like a backyard, and although you can spend a lot of money
on some of these aids most of them are reasonably priced.

So what types of aids can you find and what will they help
you do? Here are a few that you may want to consider using:

For putting you can go very elaborate and get an indoor
putting surface or you can get a simple device that you putt
the ball into and it kicks it back to you. With a putting
surface you will be able to learn to putt into the centre of
the hole whereas with the putt returner you just aim at the
returner.

However the most important thing about either of these
golfing equipment pieces is that you are learning to feel
your stroke. This is one of the most important aspects of
putting, having a good repeatable stroke and as you become
more confident using these aids you will see it translate to
fewer putts on the course. Another golf training aids for
beginners that can also be useful is the type where you use
an iron that is "collapsible." This aid works this way, the
"iron" is usually a 7 iron and it has a break in it. What
the break does is allows the iron to collapse if your take
away and follow through are not done correctly.

This type of training tool is great for beginners because
one of the biggest mistakes that a beginner makes is
decelerating through the ball. This leads to all types of
problems such as shanks and chunked shots out on the course.

If you decelerating while using this piece of golf equipment
it will let you know by collapsing.

One aid that can be very helpful is a divot mat. To use this
piece of golf equipment you lay the mat down where you are
going to swing. Oftentimes there are "balls" drawn on the
mat and you want to address the ball and then swing. The mat
records what type of angle and trajectory that the club had
at impact. This tool is especially helpful for those
beginners that are hitting behind the ball.

This matt allows you to see exactly what you are doing so
that you can correct it. Once you are hitting through the
ball you will begin to see more yardage out of your clubs
while you are out on the course.

So when you are new to the game of golf there are several
things you can do to help lower your score quickly,
especially if you can't get to a course as often as you
would like.

First, get a set of lessons from a professional that are
geared specifically for beginners. This way you can start
with good habits.

After that set of lessons you should go back twice a year
just to make sure that you don't have any bad habits
forming. Then to help you maintain what you have learned and
to maintain your "muscle memory" you should incorporate a
few golf training aids for beginners.

Buying the right mens and ladies golf equipment and getting
good advice on what may be best for you are important things
to consider for both the new golfer and the more experienced
players. visit www.golf-direct.co.uk for advice form pro's.
We also supply junior golf equipment too.

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Homework!

There are a microscopic few who can take to a sport of their
choice and make a success of it. The typical procedure is to
have an interest in the sport, then learn as much as you can
and then out in quality time practicing the sport preferably
with people who are well versed in the sport. Hw much time
you put into the sport determines how well you play it and
the same also applies to the quality of the equipment you
use to play the game.

So far as the game of golf goes the beginners are mostly
children and adolescents. This is why it is important to get
the right equipment for them to learn the game properly.
There are golf clubs designed for appropriate heights and
the weight of the club is also designed for the best golf
swing. The stance and the swing is of most importance in the
game of golf and so the equipment is designed to ensure that
the player develops the proper technique right at the
outset. This will help the beginner to develop a good game
of golf as the year's progress.

So far as beginner's golf equipment is concerned there are a
vast array of equipment in the market. It is presumed that
you have an experienced hand teaching you the beginning
techniques of the game. If you have an instructor it is best
that he r she guide you as to which of the necessary
equipment you should purchase and practice with at the
outset of your golfing career.

The first in the line of beginners golf equipment will
necessarily be a proper golf club, then will come the gloves
if necessary and most of all the shoes because you will be
doing a lot of walking. Comfortable golf shoes will help you
play a comfortable game of golf, it will also assist you to
develop a proper stance because golf shoes are designed not
only for comfort but to help you place your feet properly
whine taking a swing at the ball.

There are other golf equipment that come in handy when you
are setting out in your golfing career. The most important
of all is the golf club. Golf clubs are scientifically
designed to distribute body weight when swinging. A well
designed golf club will produce the perfect flight for the
ball and you will be practicing this stance so when you are
choosing your golf clubs ensure that you pick the best one
and stick to the company. Because if you change your golf
club manufacturer you will probably be changing the weight
and design of the club and this can adversely affect your
game because you stance and swing depend a lot on the golf
club.

There are other golf gadgets in the market such as the wrist
guard. This gadget clamps on to your wrist and keeps it at
an angle that is known to produce the perfect swing. A
couple of months with this gadget and you will be swinging
like a pro even without wearing the wrist clasp.

Anyway, whenever you choose to go out and get yourself a set
of junior beginner golf accessories it is best to take along
an experienced player or your coach to get the best there is
in the market - after all this is an investment in a career.

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It used to be unusual to turn on the television and catch
coverage of an LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association)
tour, but that?s not so anymore. Women are proving to be
quite adept at golf and an exciting sport to watch, and
networks and sponsors are catching on that people want to
watch these talented women play. Of this season?s 34 women?s
tournaments, only a handful won?t be televised.

The hottest golfer on the LPGA circuit right now is Annika
Sorenstam, currently the 2005 leader. Swedish-born Sorenstam
is only 34 and began playing golf at the age of 12. In 2004
she posted 16 top-ten finishes (including eight wins) in 18
tournaments, and earned a record-tying seventh Rolex Player
of the Year award, tying Kathy Whitworth for the most in
LPGA history. She was the first women?s player to earn more
than $15 million, and halfway through 2005 has already
earned nearly $1.6 million.

There are plenty of young women golfers following
Sorenstam?s lead, realizing that women can also excel in
what used to be known as a man?s sport. Players like
Michelle Wie, Brittany Lang, Paula Creamer and Morgan
Pressel are all beginning to make a name for themselves.
Creamer, a 2005 high school graduate, had already earned
more than half a million dollars this year alone by the time
she took her diploma.

Many of these young women are coming up through the ranks of
LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, a developmental junior golf program
designed to not only teach girls the game of golf, but also
life values such as patience, respect, perseverance and
honesty. These girls are also learning to lead a
physically-fit lifestyle. More than 4,500 girls ages 7-17
participate at 181 sites nationwide.

This is an exciting time for women?s golf and an opportunity
for young players to make their mark in history.

Susan Hill is a nationally recognized golf fitness trainer,
CHEK golf biomechanic and sports nutrition specialist. For
more information on golf specific nutrition, exercises or
stretches, visit http://www.fitnessforgolf.com

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