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While driving the golf ball might seem like a simple process, it really isn’t. Some seasoned golfers just look at driving the ball as a simple process. “Grip it and rip it” is a common phrase you can hear on many tee boxes. However, there are some things you can do to get more distance on your drives.

First and foremost, you need to be relaxed when you begin addressing the ball. You must be loose before pulling back the club. Do not tighten up over the golf ball. It is important to waggle the club back and forth a few times in order to create some flow to start the golf swing. This action will promote proper rhythm and tempo.

Teeing the ball higher will aid in hitting the ball farther. By teeing the ball higher, it will help achieve better launch angle and reduce backspin at impact. This will allow the ball to be hit on the up-swing – producing more carry and distance. Read the rest of this entry »

Wilson Sporting Goods has long been known for supplying people with quality sports equipment. Since 1914, Wilson has been selling basketballs, baseballs, and footballs to the general public as well as organized sports.

Wilson also recognized that golf was a very popular activity in the world and they wanted to present their unique products to the world that they felt would change the face of golf forever. Wilson Golf knew they needed the backing of a professional golfer of the time to add credibility to their products, so they contacted one of the best.

Gene Sarazen was the first golfer to become a member of the Wilson Advisory Staff and would have a 75-year relationship with the company, the longest-running contract in sports history. His career would earn him 39 PGA titles including two U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, a British Open title, and a Masters victory on his way into the PGA Hall of Fame in 1974. Read the rest of this entry »

When you are using an iron there are different considerations based on how you need to hit the ball. There are three irons you should understand which include the short iron, mid-iron, and the long iron.

When you use a short iron the ball will be in the middle of the stance and the club will be slightly behind it. The right ball position is smack dab in the middle of your stance.

The apex of your swing should be a couple balls forward. This means that you will hit the ball at a steep angle, producing a big divot. Your feet will be closer to the ball than they will be when you use a long iron.

The mid sized iron is used slightly different. The ball will not be right in the middle of your stance but it will be slightly forward. The longer the iron is the more forward the ball will need to be. You will still hit the ball with a hard blow but not as steep as you need with the short iron. The divot will also not be as deep either.

When you use a long iron the ball will be furthest from you. You want to hit the ball in a sweeping motion rather than hitting down on the ball. The best way to hit the ball is right at the apex of your swing arc.

There is not need to force the ball up by hitting the ball on the upswing. The ball will automatically become airborne because of the angle of the attack of the way you hit the ball.

The irons are used for the golf shots that are shorter. These might range from 200 yards or even less than 100. The ability of the golfer to hit the distance and the loft of the club head will be the determining factors for choosing the right iron.

There are two primary types of irons which include the cast irons and the forged irons. The cast irons have a cavity back construction which is also called perimeter weighting. The weight of the head is mostly around the outside.

The cast irons have a larger sweet spot because more weight is put around the edges of the club face. These irons are best for beginners who miss the ball and they are also more forgiving than the forged irons. Read the rest of this entry »

Fairway woods are an excellent solution to the alternative to drivers off the tee and for long hard hitting irons like the 2-, 3-, or 4- irons. There are three factors which make the fairway woods the preferred club.

Many golfers feel more comfortable while standing over a long fairway with a longer and lower profile wood rather than a long iron that is harder to hit. It is easier to get the ball in the air out of the fairway if you have a lower center of gravity. This is also true if you are in the rough or in the sand.

You can take advantage of more distance without having to over swing when you have a larger club instead of a long iron. You can also have more control with the length. Read the rest of this entry »