If you are faced with a double whammy of being a constant traveler as well as a
golf aficionado, well, you have a problem at hand. And the only solution is to
carry a full set of traveling accessories so that you remain in touch with your
golf swing.
If you wish to retain your handicap while you travel, you will need some of the
following
- Foldable golf clubs suck, but they are still better than having no golf clubs
at all. Arrange them logically in a golf bag so that you can find them when you
need them. Take a few basic ones along with you, there is no need to take the
full set with you.
- You get reinforced traveling golf bags for a slightly higher price tag. But
since this is a one-time investment, go ahead and splurge a bit. The metal
covered bags will keep your clubs safe while traveling. You know how the
airlines and porters handle your luggage!
- As with all your other traveling stuff, name and label each and every thing in
your golf bag including the bag itself. If things get misplaced in transit then,
this way, you at least have a ghost of chance to get your stuff back.
- As far as possible, use golf shippers like ShipGolf, who will deliver your
whole set the very next morning
- Carry backup tees and balls in case you misplace your regular set.
John Caldecott
Other than hiring expensive tutors, golf pros use many other tricks in order to
improve their game. Rigorous and regular practice is, of course, an obvious
tactic.
However, most pros will also exploit their golf accessories in many which ways.
If you do the same, it will help improve your game and reduce your handicap as
well.
Many pros will attach golf weights to the ends of their clubs. Then they
practice their slow swings with the additional weights. This offers 3 distinct
benefits –
One, they can quickly develop the correct set of muscles due to the additional
resistance.
Second, the extra weights add some zing to their regular training and helps in
boosting motivation levels. This in turn, allows the pros to come to the greens
and practice regularly, without fail.
And third, it allows them to use the lighter clubs with greater power and
accuracy so that their long shots cover a respectable distance with unerring
precision.
Pros will also invest a bit of money in another critical accessory – a putting
green. This allows them to practice everyday, often, twice a day.
They also prefer using the same putter and same balls that they might use on the
golfing green for better control. Pros also watch other pros putting and
swinging.
So feel free to rent, buy, download, or borrow instructional DVDs or VHSs. If
you watch other pros then it might help you develop better swings which might
help shave a few critical points off your total score.
John Caldecott
Perhaps the most expensive accessory you’ll ever buy are your golf clubs. But
even after shelling out a pocket for them, most golfers don’t look after their
clubs properly or don’t know how to do so.
Since you have invested time, money, and a lot of thought in purchasing your
golf clubs, you should consider spending a little more effort in maintaining,
storing, and using them properly.
First, consider the golf bag itself. Before you buy one, ensure that that the
sides are toughened with some metal, like maybe steel. This helps protect your
clubs in case the golf bag falls out of the cart or if it hits other objects.
To prevent theft of your clubs, see if you can buy a golf bag with a flap or a
door on the top. The flap should come with a lock mechanism, for example, a
number protected lock or even a simple lock-and-key will suffice.
Consider painting, embroidering, or embossing your name on the sides of your
golf bag. Some people even take it a step further and imprint their contact
details with their names.
In case the bag happens to get lost there is a fighting chance of recovering it
again. See if you can get a professional to emboss your name and contact details
on the handles of your clubs.
This won’t prevent theft, but at least you know you have a better chance at
finding lost clubs again.
John Caldecott
Addiction to golf comes second only to that of booze, no wonder ‘golf widows’
were creatures who once received our deepest sympathies.
Now, of course, the term ‘golf poor’ is quickly becoming a universal truth as
well. And that’s only because golf and its accessories can really empty out an
addict’s wallet.
But the wise and the wiser can whisper a couple of secrets on how you can stop
golf accessories from pinching your wallet. In fact, those in-the-know will
inform you how this is one hobby that helps reap rich dividends for them.
First, every loves freebies especially if you happen to dish out your golf tips
for free. You might be loved, but you’ll remain poor.
Instead, if you play your cards right you can advice golfers alright. However,
when the time is right, ask them to allow you borrow some expensive accessories.
You will soon realize that no one will deny a golf guru their just dues. In the
process, you can use (not own or possess) high-end golf accessories for free.
Take this a step further and offer to give informal tuitions for a small fee.
Think of other ways in which you can allow your golf accessories to earn a small
income for you. Can you rent them to other golf instructors so they can be used
for training rookies
Not only will this bring in some pocket money, you can actually use the
additional money to buy your own set of fancy golf accessories.
John Caldecott
A golf cart is as precious to a serious golfer as a car or a cell phone or any
other gadget is to other men. Initially, when people buy a golf cart, it’s
usually pretty basic, without too many frills and features.
However, they keep upgrading it and adding customizations and individualizing it
so that it becomes more a personal style statement than a mere golf accessory.
People fortunate enough to own their personal golf cart usually begin by
upgrading the seats. Not only can you make the seats plush and comfortable by
embellishing them with high density foam, you can top it off with faux or
genuine leather upholstery.
Style the wheel rims, the bumper, and even the steering wheel. Flashy golf carts
sport a ‘theme’ or a ‘look’. You might see dark varnished wood all over the cart
or even a shiny chrome finish that sparkles when it catches the sun rays.
Work out a theme according to your budget and your personal preferences. But
beware of going overboard, you don’t want screech your style statement, do you
Don’t know where to begin Inquire at your local car repair shops if they might
be willing to work on your golf cart body. A low-cost quickie to get you started
can consist of a ready-made body kit or a simple paint job.
Check out online sites and research on Google for more ideas. If you feel like
splurging, hire a pro who can add a professional touch to your style statement.
John Caldecott
Here is a quick check-list of the “It” golf accessories that are must-haves. See
if you have them in your golf cart, and if you don’t, put them right on top of
your shopping list for golf accessories.
For rookies who keep losing their balls or golfers who cannot keep track of the
balls they have hit, this is a god-send. People buy different types and brands
of glasses that can keep the golf ball outlined against the grass.
These glasses remove light emitting from non-ball objects so that the only
visible object in your line of vision is the errant ball.
Putting greens that throw balls your way and provide inputs on your strokes are
must-haves with serious golfers. You may have thought that tees have become as
sophisticated as possible but a new version is out these days.
This tee comes with a top surface that is made from a brush-like material. This
prevents the tee from being ripped out or damaged because your club merely
brushes past it instead of impacting it hard.
And the hi-tech golfers all use the scorekeeper which looks a bit like the
GameBoy but it keeps score and does all the mathematical calculations for them.
And how about a golf wristwatch which displays your handicap And ever thought
about re-using your golf balls by cleaning them professionally with a golf ball
cleanser
Is your head already spinning and your mouth drooling Well, keep drooling
because there are probably more sophisticated golf accessories hitting the
market even as you read this article…
John Caldecott
Agreed, online shopping is the in-thing. Almost everyone and their caddy are
clicking away online. Websites offer lucrative deals and all sorts of
unimaginable variety of golf accessories.
Let’s face it, shopping for golf accessories cannot be made more fun or more
simple than clicking a button.
But watch out, sitting at home and shopping with such ease can also be
dangerous. Your credit card details can fall in the wrong hands and unknown
strangers can use those details to run up humungous bills.
Spurious websites also sell your personal details to other companies who then
badger you with unwanted phone calls, unsolicited emails, flyers, brochures, and
what-have-yous.
Some sites even insert malicious code on your computer, known as a virus, which
then secretly captures and sends information like your bank passwords to
hackers, etc.
In order to avoid these dangers, just take simple precautionary steps when you
shop online for your golf accessories
- only shop at websites which are well-known and popular like eBay
- regardless of the ‘great deal’ or the ‘fabulous offer’ avoid visiting unknown
websites
- Look for the padlock on the bottom right of your browser. This indicates that
the site is relatively safe
- Always use the best anti-virus and anti-spy ware like Norton which gets rid of
malicious code installed on your PC
- Close your browser immediately if you see any suspicious activity at a website
Such simple measures will help you shop online for your golf accessories in
relative peace and security.
John Caldecott
Remember the time, not very long ago, when your local golf club store was the
shopping mecca for all your golf accessories Now ask any teenage caddy or a
twenty-something golf aficionado and they might turn up their collective noses
at the thought of shopping at a clicks and mortar building.
The hip-set now prefer a clicks and non-bricks type of online shopping for all
their golf accessories. Not only is it fashionable to do so, but you might be
surprised at the several different types of advantages and benefits you get from
shopping online for your golf accessories.
The inventory is much more aggressive online than it could possible be at your
friendly neighborhood golf store. Not only will you find several thousands of
sites peddling their stuff, you will also be spoiled for choice.
Whereas the humble golf cap was almost a matter of necessity once, now it has
become the ultimate fashion statement. You get designer caps, autographed caps,
limited edition caps – and this list keeps getting longer and more mouth-
watering with every passing fashion fad.
Not only do you get more variety, you might also find great discounts,
promotional offers, and genuine 50% off sales. Websites try to outdo each other
in all sorts of manner and only the customer stands to gain from this one-
upmanship.
So what are you waiting for The next time you wish to add to your collection of
golf accessories, don’t zip down to your store. Instead log onto the Web and
click away!
John Caldecott
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