The Golf Slice

I have built a love for my golf clubs that only a golfer could and most people that don’t would probably say we’re all silly but after all for the amount of money we pay for golf clubs in our life time and for what they do for us, they need a bit of tender loving care! Golf clubs that are dirty and are neglected have dirt in their grooves, mud on the face and do not perform when you need them to as they feel grubby and don’t have a nice feel! It’s simple and easy to keep your clubs clean..

You only need four things:

1. A sponge
2. Washing up liquid
3. Warm water
4. An old towel

With these three things you’re now ready to take your irons and softly wash in circular motions around the grooves and the face. Scrub to remove the dirt and then rub lightly with the towel (not your mum’s new towel’s because they’ll moan at you!) and you’ll see your clubs will be ready for the next time you play golf.

I can assure you’ll notice the different when you set up over the ball and see how clean they are! You’ll feel more confident and the golf club will be more presentable.

If you are a golfer who is just beginning to learn the game of golf, you can save a great deal of money and find beneficial value in trying out a few sets of used golf clubs.

If you’ve just started playing and you are trying your knack at this exciting game, you more than likely have no idea which clubs have the best feel for you. There is a large variety in new golf clubs that is available on the market today for you to choose from. In using used clubs, you have the ability to test out several different kinds of clubs without wasting a ton of money when you do.

You might even think about trying your friends clubs on for size before purchasing a set for your own use. Another idea would be in renting a set. If you plan to sink a big chunk of money into a set of clubs, when you decide on which style fits you best, it would be a good idea to try as many clubs out as possible before doing so. Why waste money on buying a set that you know nothing about?

New golfers have a hard time knowing what clubs to have in their bags each time they go out on the course. I think a lot of the time it’s less about what clubs are actually in the bag and more about what clubs a new golfer is most comfortable with using.

High irons are probably the beginning golfers best bet to start with. These clubs are shorter and have a tendency to be easier to consistently hit well which is important for your confidence.

I’d recommend staying away from the low irons (1 through 3) and instead them with fairway woods. The head of a fairway wood is so much larger than the head on an iron that hitting a distance shot becomes a much easier affair.

Buying golf clubs is generally a very intimidating experience. There’s so much to choose from and that’s especially true when it comes to putters. You have different lengths, different heads and different grips. It’s a madhouse.

The thing to keep in mind when buying a new putter is to remember you’ll be using it more than any other golf club in your bag. The key to good putting is confidence and consistency so make sure the putter you choose to buy feels like right when use it. I don’t suggest going for the most expensive or the latest putter available. Instead, choose the one you think will give you a consistent putt and makes you the most comfortable.

Remember that a putter is the easiest club to “try before you buy” so doesn’t be afraid to take some practice swings inside the store before making your final decision.

A lot of golfers are using long putters more and more it seems. Personally, I’m just not a big fan of these longer putters but plenty of people would disagree with me.

The argument for using one of these non-traditional putters is that they allow you to create a more natural, pendulum-like stroke when you’re on the green. I’m so used to my current putting style that I’m leery to make a drastic change like switching to a longer putter.

There are basically two types of these long putters. The typical long putter you see are as long as a normal club and the handle comes up to the golfer’s chest. The newer variety of long putter has the handle come up to about your stomach. The stomach, or belly putter, is becoming the more popular option of the two.

If you’re interested in switching to a longer putter you might want to take a trip to your local sporting goods store and try one out. I bet you’ll know right away whether or not it’s the putter for you.