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	<title>Lower Back Extension Exercise</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:28:06 -0500</pubDate>
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        This is an excellent exercise for the lower back that is verysimple to perform. This exercise requires no equipment and itcan be performed almost anywhere, even at your office. Manypeople neglect to do exercises that focus on your lower back.Your lower back, Erector Spinae, supports your upper body andaffects almost every sport and every day activity that you do.It is important that you exercise this part of the body. Thelower back extension is probably the best exercise forstrengthening your lo...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This is an excellent exercise for the lower back that is verysimple to perform. This exercise requires no equipment and itcan be performed almost anywhere, even at your office. Manypeople neglect to do exercises that focus on your lower back.Your lower back, Erector Spinae, supports your upper body andaffects almost every sport and every day activity that you do.It is important that you exercise this part of the body. Thelower back extension is probably the best exercise forstrengthening your lower back as well as eliminating orpreventing lower back pain.If you sit on a chair all day, you may be experiencing tight orsore back muscles. To eliminate these nagging minor pains,perform this exercise - times per week consisting of  sets of repetitions. This is an exercise also recommended bychiropractors and doctors. I've also seen variations of thisexercise done in Pilates and Yoga. If you do constantly haveback pains, it is advisable that you consult with your doctorb...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Super Bowl Athletes Prepare for Game Day by Getting Feet and</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:33:58 -0500</pubDate>
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        Callused, rough feet and hands are a common problem forprofessional and amateur athletes alike. When their feet andhands are not in top shape, its a silent factor that hurts aplayer's game. Carol J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation, says, Anumber of top professional football and basketball teams haveused our products to keep their feet and hands in top condition,including the New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, IndianapolisColts, Miami Dolphins, San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic.Xenna Corporation ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Callused, rough feet and hands are a common problem forprofessional and amateur athletes alike. When their feet andhands are not in top shape, it's a silent factor that hurts aplayer's game. Carol J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation, says, &quot;Anumber of top professional football and basketball teams haveused our products to keep their feet and hands in top condition,including the New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, IndianapolisColts, Miami Dolphins, San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic.&quot;Xenna Corporation offers patented, natural solutions fordiscolored, thickened toenails, callused feet and hands and drycracked heels. Late last year their NonyX Nail Gel was nominated by aprofessional football player to for inclusion in FX Sport'sNational Football League and National Baseball League AlumniGuide and Yearbook. Only products personally endorsed by aplayer are permitted to appear in these publications.Patented NonyX Nail Gel is an ethanoic acid topical that ridstoenails of their...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Golf Buddy GPS Is The Perfect Caddie</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:25:31 -0500</pubDate>
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        The only reason you need a caddie today is if you don't want to carry your own clubs. The days of your caddie providing you with the valuable information needed to succeed on the course are all but over. With the introduction of the Golf Buddy Pro Tour GPS you no longer need their knowledge because your Golf Buddy tells you everything. Why would anybody need a golf coach when most of the famous golfers of old developed their game pretty much on their own? And besides, wouldnt a golf coach take a...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The only reason you need a caddie today is if you don't want to carry your own clubs. The days of your caddie providing you with the valuable information needed to succeed on the course are all but over. With the introduction of the &lt;a rel&quot;nofollow&quot; onClick&quot;javascript:pageTracker.trackPageview'outgoingarticleexitlink';&quot; href&quot;http:golfgpspda.comgolf-buddygolf-buddy-pro-tour-gps&quot;&gt;Golf Buddy Pro Tour GPS&lt;a&gt; you no longer need their knowledge because your Golf Buddy tells you everything. Why would anybody need a golf coach when most of the famous golfers of old developed their game pretty much on their own? And besides, wouldn't a golf coach take away all the fun of the game and make the whole thing too serious to call a leisure activity anymore? These are some of the many concerns amateur golfers have whenever the idea of a golf coach is suggested to them. Genuine concerns but mostly outdated because the modern game has changed a lot and continue to change. One of the most...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Checklist - Must-Have Golf Accessories Plus how to get them at Unbelievable Prices</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:33:05 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golf accessories can include the basic must-haves like balls and cases for your clubs to the high-end, nice-to-haves like handheld computers for keeping scores or tailor-made gloves. Here is a quick check-list of the golf accessories that are must-haves. 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...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf accessories can include the basic must-haves like balls and cases for your clubs to the high-end, nice-to-haves like handheld computers for keeping scores or tailor-made gloves. Here is a quick check-list of the golf accessories that are must-haves. 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...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Golf Divot Repair Tools Great Tournament Gifts</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:48:56 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golf divot repair tools are a great tournament gift for participants and sponsors. Golf tournament participants and sponsors have earned a small token of thanks, and golf divot repair tools with your tournament logo are a perfect solution. Most divot tools can also serve as ball markers, and are a great advertisement for your tournament or company. Personalized with your company logo, golf divot repair tools are a great gift for the annual golf outing in your company, or as gifts or door prizes ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf divot repair tools are a great tournament gift for participants and sponsors. Golf tournament participants and sponsors have earned a small token of thanks, and golf divot repair tools with your tournament logo are a perfect solution. Most divot tools can also serve as ball markers, and are a great advertisement for your tournament or company. Personalized with your company logo, golf divot repair tools are a great gift for the annual golf outing in your company, or as gifts or door prizes for a company event. High quality golf divot repair tools are always a well received gift, and when emblazoned with your company logo, are great advertising tools. Golf divot repair tools can also make a fabulous gift for any occasion for the golfer in your life. Every golfer has to repair a divot at one time or another, most quite frequently, and having a high quality golf divot repair tool is essential to this task. Any golfer would be delighted to receive a golf divot repair tool that can als...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The History Of The Golf Trophy</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:16:44 -0500</pubDate>
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        There are various golf trophies handed out today as part of the professional golf series. The majority of these trophies were founded between  and today. But there is one that hails from the s, representing the age and long time love people have for the game of golf. The Vardon Golf TrophyThe Vardon Golf Trophy is not given to a player that wins one golfing event, rather to the player that accumulates the highest scoring average throughout one season of golf. Established by the PGA of America in...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are various golf trophies handed out today as part of the professional golf series. The majority of these trophies were founded between  and today. But there is one that hails from the s, representing the age and long time love people have for the game of golf. The Vardon Golf TrophyThe Vardon Golf Trophy is not given to a player that wins one golfing event, rather to the player that accumulates the highest scoring average throughout one season of golf. Established by the PGA of America in , this golf trophy is the oldest known professional award in golf. The history of the Vardon Golf Trophy is far more interesting than some golf lovers may know. The award was ceased from  until  due to the financial crisis associated with World War II. When the golf trophy was given again in , the player with the lowest scoring average was celebrated with the Vardon Golf Trophy. In , the golf trophy rules changed again as golfers with the lowest adjusted score with a...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>All About Golf Game</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:02:18 -0500</pubDate>
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        The game of golf is no ordinary game. It is the only sport that has special attire that involves so many different clubs and the game that comes with accessories that outrun any other sport accessories. Golf asks for elegance and dignity. It makes you want to have a solid and bold character and personality that makes you stand out in the sports world. All sports have rules and these rules are necessary. But not all games have etiquettes but golf does. Golf etiquettes are no rules, they are mere ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The game of golf is no ordinary game. It is the only sport that has special attire that involves so many different clubs and the game that comes with accessories that outrun any other sport accessories. Golf asks for elegance and dignity. It makes you want to have a solid and bold character and personality that makes you stand out in the sports world. All sports have rules and these rules are necessary. But not all games have etiquettes but golf does. Golf etiquettes are no rules, they are mere manners or behavior of golfers that they need to be careful about when they enter the golf course, make their way through the game and finally step out of the golf course. These etiquettes, if followed can help a golfer play a perfect game. The player should always try to arrive as early as possible on the course to have enough time to find out a few things. Not everyone can do that but it is very convenient if you can grab hold of a caddie. These caddies can be of great support and help to you...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Golf Training at the Driving Range</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:38:55 -0500</pubDate>
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        Learning how to golf can be an exciting, but challenging hobby to participate in. While you may enjoy being outdoors, until you golf on your first golf course, you will never know the joy of being able to direct your golf ball to the proper places, feel the wind, and participate in a sport with other people. There are many ways to learn how to play golf, but the best way is to buy or rent a set of golf clubs and go to a driving range. There you can learn how to swing, hit, and determine how diff...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learning how to golf can be an exciting, but challenging hobby to participate in. While you may enjoy being outdoors, until you golf on your first golf course, you will never know the joy of being able to direct your golf ball to the proper places, feel the wind, and participate in a sport with other people. There are many ways to learn how to play golf, but the best way is to buy or rent a set of golf clubs and go to a driving range. There you can learn how to swing, hit, and determine how different clubs are used. You may also be able to find an instructor who can help you perfect these techniques. A golf teacher can give you tips and advice that you may need once you begin playing golf on a regular basis. You will learn everything from basic swing techniques to gauging the weather conditions on the course. In addition to paying for golf lessons, there are also instructional videos that provide excellent instruction about the basics of golf. You will learn from professional golfers ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Team Events In Golf</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:06:09 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams of players strike a ball into a hole using several types of clubs. A game of putting a small ball in a hole in the ground using clubs was played in th century Netherlands.BallFour-balls can be played as match play or stroke play. In best ball, each player plays the hole as normal, but the lowest score of all the players on the team counts as the team's score. A severe slice is commonly referred to as a Banana-Slice or a Banana-Ball. Slice: The...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams of players strike a ball into a hole using several types of clubs. A game of putting a small ball in a hole in the ground using clubs was played in th century Netherlands.BallFour-balls can be played as match play or stroke play. In best ball, each player plays the hole as normal, but the lowest score of all the players on the team counts as the team's score. A severe slice is commonly referred to as a Banana-Slice or a Banana-Ball. Slice: The ball curves sharply to the right for a right-handed player to the left for left-handed players. Pull: For a right-handed player the ball is 'pulled' across the body and flies to the left of the intended target without curvature the ball flies to the right for left-handed players.A Pull-Hook indicates that the ball started out left of target and curved even further to the left. A Pull-Slice means the ball starts out left then curves back to the right. Push: The opposite of a Pull, where...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Development Of The Equipment And Golf Accessories</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:33:58 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golf today has evolved as one of the most followed sports in the continent. Golf clubs alone have some original accessories that are easily found and made more special with personal touches. Golf clubs with the owners name engraved in them is the beginning of a long list of wonderful personalized and customized golf equipment. Golf apparel is no exception to the personal side of golf.GolfTechnology plays a big part in the development of the equipment and golf accessories that are on the market t...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf today has evolved as one of the most followed sports in the continent. Golf clubs alone have some original accessories that are easily found and made more special with personal touches. Golf clubs with the owners name engraved in them is the beginning of a long list of wonderful personalized and customized golf equipment. Golf apparel is no exception to the personal side of golf.GolfTechnology plays a big part in the development of the equipment and golf accessories that are on the market today, from the clubs to the golf balls, which have more technological input than any other type of sports ball. One of the latest golf accessories on the market that is getting the most buzz is GPS tracking. Since these GPS devices are becoming smaller they make so you can carry it with you and it fits right in your other golf accessories. Golf is a wonderful sport and with the advancement of technology your golf accessories collection will surely increase.An interesting thing to note here is...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Origin Of Golf</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:35:08 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams of players strike a ball into a hole using several types of clubs. Golf is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed, standardized playing field or area; defined in the Rules of Golf as playing a ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the Rules.GolfGolf is a very old game of which the exact origins are unclear. Golf is played in an area of land designated a golf cour...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf is a sport in which individual players or teams of players strike a ball into a hole using several types of clubs. Golf is one of the few ball games that does not use a fixed, standardized playing field or area; defined in the Rules of Golf as &quot;playing a ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the Rules.GolfGolf is a very old game of which the exact origins are unclear. Golf is played in an area of land designated a golf course. Golf courses have not always had eighteen holes. The first game of golf for which records survive was played at Bruntsfield Links, in Edinburgh, Scotland, in A. The word golf was first mentioned in writing in  on a Scottish statute on forbidden games as gouf, possibly derived from the Scots word goulf variously spelled meaning &quot;to strike or cuff&quot;. But there is an even earlier reference to the game of golf and it is believed to have happened in  when King James II banned the game...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Rules Of Golf</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:47:31 -0500</pubDate>
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        A game of putting a small ball in a hole in the ground using clubs was played in th century Netherlands. The word golf derives from the Dutch kolf meaning stick, club or bat. The course that emerged featured eleven holes lay out end to end from the clubhouse to the far end of the property. Every player then plays his second shot from within a club length of where the best ball has come to rest, and the procedure is repeated until the hole is finished.CourseOn some courses, walking is prohibited,...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A game of putting a small ball in a hole in the ground using clubs was played in th century Netherlands. The word golf derives from the Dutch kolf meaning stick, club or bat. The course that emerged featured eleven holes lay out end to end from the clubhouse to the far end of the property. Every player then plays his second shot from within a club length of where the best ball has come to rest, and the procedure is repeated until the hole is finished.CourseOn some courses, walking is prohibited, and the cart fee is often included with the greens fee. The greens fee may vary from the equivalent of a few dollars for communal also known as municipal courses in many countries, up to that of several hundred dollars for public courses. Discounts on fees may be offered for players starting their round late and on many courses, unusually early in the day.The Stroke play formula is an individual way of playing the game as you are competing against the par of the course. In the contrary...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Importance Of Golf Bags</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:34:13 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golf is a very 'gear heavy' sport - if you want to play golf using your own kit instead of renting from the course, then you should expect to have to spend a lot of money. One of the biggest expenses is your clubs, so it is natural that you will want to take good care of them.Golf bags can be used to keep your clubs safe - some of them have extra compartments to hold golf balls, clothing, and perhaps some refreshments for while you are out on the course.  Choosing Golf BagsIf you are interested ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf is a very 'gear heavy' sport - if you want to play golf using your own kit instead of renting from the course, then you should expect to have to spend a lot of money. One of the biggest expenses is your clubs, so it is natural that you will want to take good care of them.Golf bags can be used to keep your clubs safe - some of them have extra compartments to hold golf balls, clothing, and perhaps some refreshments for while you are out on the course.  Choosing Golf BagsIf you are interested in getting a golf bag for yourself, then all you really have to do is head out to the nearest golf supply store, as they will have a great selection of bags for you to choose from, however you may want to take some time and look around a couple stores so that you can find the best deals and thus get the best worth for your money.Take some time to try out a few bags and select one that you are happy with. There are lots of bags available, and you will need to find one that you are comfortabl...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Golf Basics For Beginners</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:33:55 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golf is a game of inches, you might have heard that term before but there is the theory of golf that is equally as important as the mechanics of the game. I will start with some history followed by golf terms and meanings.The first game of golf for which records survive was played at Bruntsfield Links, in Edinburgh, Scotland. The word golf was first mentioned in writing in  on a Scottish statute on forbidden games as gouf, possibly derived from the Scots word goulf meaning to strike or cuff. But...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf is a game of inches, you might have heard that term before but there is the theory of golf that is equally as important as the mechanics of the game. I will start with some history followed by golf terms and meanings.The first game of golf for which records survive was played at Bruntsfield Links, in Edinburgh, Scotland. The word golf was first mentioned in writing in  on a Scottish statute on forbidden games as gouf, possibly derived from the Scots word goulf meaning to strike or cuff. But there is an even earlier reference to the game of golf and it is believed to have happened in  when King James II banned the game because it kept his subjects from their archery practice. The origin of golf is open to debate as to being Chinese, Dutch or Scottish. However, the most accepted golf history theory is that this sport originated from Scotland in the s.The word golf derives from the Dutch kolf meaning stick, club or bat. The oldest playing golf course in the world is Th...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why Is Golf So Popular?</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:55:41 -0500</pubDate>
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        Mark Twain once famously observed that to play golf was to ruin a good walk in the country, but a sport that has so many millions of dedicated players and followers, along with over , courses worldwide, must have something going for it. So why is it that golf is such a popular sport?Aside from P.J. O'Rourke's assertion that Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: taking long walks and hitting things with a stick, the game of golf has many benefits to offer to players of all standards. The ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mark Twain once famously observed that to play golf was to ruin a good walk in the country, but a sport that has so many millions of dedicated players and followers, along with over , courses worldwide, must have something going for it. So why is it that golf is such a popular sport?Aside from P.J. O'Rourke's assertion that &quot;Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: taking long walks and hitting things with a stick&quot;, the game of golf has many benefits to offer to players of all standards. The first and most obvious is that it provides a way of escaping from the hurly burly of modern urban life. The life enhancing qualities of fresh air, pleasant scenery, and a temporary return to seemingly rural surroundings are hard to overstate, and golf provides all these in abundance. As an aside, golf can also be good for the environment, with the courses providing a managed 'wilderness' in the heart of urban areas, which has great benefits both ecology-wise and for the community.In tod...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>A Closer Look At Tiger Woods Golf Swing</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:24 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golfers didn't used to focus so much on fitness as part of their golf training. It seemed unnecessary to spend your time doing stretches and exercises that worked out parts of the body that weren't golf-specific.Then, along came a -year-old kid who blew all these old golfers out of the water, hitting  mph balls off the tee. The era of Tiger Woods had come.Suddenly everyone wanted to unlock the secrets of the Tiger Woods golf swing. It was obvious he had a different way of going about things, and...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golfers didn't used to focus so much on fitness as part of their golf training. It seemed unnecessary to spend your time doing stretches and exercises that worked out parts of the body that weren't &quot;golf-specific.&quot;Then, along came a -year-old kid who blew all these old golfers out of the water, hitting  mph balls off the tee. The era of Tiger Woods had come.Suddenly everyone wanted to unlock the secrets of the Tiger Woods golf swing. It was obvious he had a different way of going about things, and eventually this young golfer would change the way we train and play.There's more than just the mechanics of the swing. Let's take a look at what makes Tiger Woods golf swing so solid. It's All About Keeping FitOne reason Tiger can swing like that is that he's flexible and strong. If you need any evidence that a good overall fitness program to build strength and flexibility is essential for a great golf swing, look no further than our man Tiger. Tiger Woods knows that golf is a ful...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Buying Golf Clubs Made Easier</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:18:53 -0500</pubDate>
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        Golf is a wonderful sport to play. Having a sport makes a person grow and develop the self to a more well-rounded being. Golf can ensure this and even more.The Golf ClubThere are various aspects in the game of golf. One thing that a serious golfer must focus on is to get grip of a good golf club. The golf club is what one will use to make a graceful swing. This is an important matter for any serious golf enthusiast, whether a veteran player or a mere beginner. The golf club must be particularly ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Golf is a wonderful sport to play. Having a sport makes a person grow and develop the self to a more well-rounded being. Golf can ensure this and even more.The Golf ClubThere are various aspects in the game of golf. One thing that a serious golfer must focus on is to get grip of a good golf club. The golf club is what one will use to make a graceful swing. This is an important matter for any serious golf enthusiast, whether a veteran player or a mere beginner. The golf club must be particularly and properly selected. It must suit the need and the ability of the golfer. Believe it or not but every golf club is specifcally structured to correct the faults of a particular player. It can even improve the speed of the swing of the player.Using the right golf club can make it easier for the beginner to learn quickly. For those long-time enthusiasts, the perfect golf club can make them advance even more in their skills.Different Types of Golf Clubs  Drivers and Woods.These are the ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why Golf School?</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:22:33 -0500</pubDate>
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        When watching golf on television, one cannot help but wonder how men and women can make millions of pounds playing a game that looks so simple. Honestly, who can't hit a ball into a hole with  or  tries? Ahh, but golf is another one of those finer arts, and it can take years and years of practice before you break par - let alone try for those birdie thingies! For people looking to get into the sport, golf lessons are probably the best way to go - unless you were raised on the greens like dear Ti...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When watching golf on television, one cannot help but wonder how men and women can make millions of pounds playing a game that looks so simple. Honestly, who can't hit a ball into a hole with  or  tries? Ahh, but golf is another one of those &quot;finer arts&quot;, and it can take years and years of practice before you break par - let alone try for those birdie thingies! For people looking to get into the sport, golf lessons are probably the best way to go - unless you were raised on the greens like dear Tiger.So, is there any real difference between instructors, or will anyone do? Hey look, there are  an hour fry cooks at McDonald's and , per year chefs - both can teach you how to cook, but the results you'll experience will be far different. While a higher price does not always mean higher quality, it is a good rule of thumb to go by when looking for the &quot;Zen Master&quot; instructor for your golf lessons.How do I choose an instructor? As with almost any decision we make, the budget...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Amateur Golf Tournaments - EnhancingThose Skills</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:02:31 -0500</pubDate>
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        To an outsider looking in, what makes up an amateur golfer may be ambiguous and mystifying. It's more than a simple definition; however, and one looking at joining the amateur golf tour circuit needs to be aware that it is more than simply expanding on their hobby. Amateur golf tours are a great way for one to develop the skill of golf. First, it's important to note that there is an actual definition of an amateur player according to the United States Golf Association. An amateur player reaches ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[To an outsider looking in, what makes up an amateur golfer may be ambiguous and mystifying. It's more than a simple definition; however, and one looking at joining the amateur golf tour circuit needs to be aware that it is more than simply expanding on their hobby. Amateur golf tours are a great way for one to develop the skill of golf. First, it's important to note that there is an actual definition of an amateur player according to the United States Golf Association. An amateur player reaches that status first by reaching what is known as golf skill. Golf skill is assessed by a player's success at a competitive level. The level of competition can be local or national; the important aspect is that the player is successful competitively. Once a player has success in competitions and is recognized as having golf skill, this is known as golf reputation. Again, a reputation can only be gained through actual playing and recognition of golf skill. Simply being associated with the game of g...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>5 Traits Of A Good Golf Instructor</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:47:22 -0500</pubDate>
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        With the increasingly popularity of golf, the demand to fill related careers is also on the rise. Many amateur golfers turn to a golf instructor to help them develop their techniques, so teaching golf is a viable career choice for many golf enthusiasts. Teaching golf isn't for everyone, though. See if you have what it takes to make your living as a golf instructor.You know everything or almost everything there is to know about golf. You have to know a subject extremely well if you are going to b...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[With the increasingly popularity of golf, the demand to fill related careers is also on the rise. Many amateur golfers turn to a golf instructor to help them develop their techniques, so teaching golf is a viable career choice for many golf enthusiasts. Teaching golf isn't for everyone, though. See if you have what it takes to make your living as a golf instructor.You know everything or almost everything there is to know about golf. You have to know a subject extremely well if you are going to be able to teach it. Although you may be counting on having only beginning students whose knowledge of the sport is next to nil, you will most likely have intermediate and advanced students too, and they will look to you to help them hone their skills. Before you pursue a career as a golf instructor, ask yourself honestly if you have enough expertise on the sport to assume the role of an expert.You've played golf, taught golf, andor worked in other areas of the industry. Part of knowing golf...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Manage A Golf Course And You'll Enjoy These Six Benefits</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        Society's trends show it all. The popularity of golf is at a high, and only shows signs of increasing. The sport crosses lines that have never before been crossed, bringing coworkers together and sparking interest in everyone from the CEOs to the lowest wage earners in a company. With the popularity of golf on the rise, the industry is proving to be lucrative for career seekers of every socio-economic status. Golf related management is particularly worthwhile, as you will see in the top benefits...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Society's trends show it all. The popularity of golf is at a high, and only shows signs of increasing. The sport crosses lines that have never before been crossed, bringing coworkers together and sparking interest in everyone from the CEOs to the lowest wage earners in a company. With the popularity of golf on the rise, the industry is proving to be lucrative for career seekers of every socio-economic status. Golf related management is particularly worthwhile, as you will see in the top benefits you will enjoy if you manage a golf course.Job securityJudging by the steadily increasingly popularity of the sport, golf is here to stay. Fans watch it on television, amateurs play it in their free time, and whole families seek golf resorts as the destinations for their vacations. If you manage a golf course, you will be able to feel secure in the knowledge that there will always be a demand for you and your job.Almost unlimited advancement opportunitiesMany who manage a golf course find t...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:04:58 -0500</pubDate>
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        Basic Golf InstructionAsk yourself the question, People take up golf for various reasons. Looking at the sport with untrained eye, Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price? It really doesn't seem like it's all that difficult. The goal of the game is to get the little ball into the hole with as few attempts as possible. This seems like a relatively easy goal and something most people can achieve on their own.However, if you go out on the golf course unassisted you will find yourself spending more time se...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Basic Golf InstructionAsk yourself the question, People take up golf for various reasons. Looking at the sport with untrained eye, &quot;Are Golf Lessons Worth The Price?&quot; It really doesn't seem like it's all that difficult. The goal of the game is to get the little ball into the hole with as few attempts as possible. This seems like a relatively easy goal and something most people can achieve on their own.However, if you go out on the golf course unassisted you will find yourself spending more time searching for your ball in the rough or fishing it out of water hazards than you will actually playing a good game of golf. There's no need to be frustrated, it happens to pretty much everyone unless of course you began your career as a three year old phenom.One of the most difficult aspects of picking up the game of golf is learning to drive the ball. It should be simple enough. The idea is to wrap your hands around the club, keep your body straight, pull back and swing. Unfortunately, those...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Enjoy a relaxing golf break in Scotland</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:17:35 -0500</pubDate>
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        We all need to relax once in a while; whether it's by chilling out with a good book, going for a run or even cooking up a storm in the kitchen! Relaxation is crucial in helping to maintain a healthy body and a contented mind. In particular, playing a sport can be an excellent means of leisure and golf is the sport of choice for many people who are looking to relax. So if you're in full-time employment or in a high pressure job, it can be a good idea to take a weekend break in a popular golfing s...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[We all need to relax once in a while; whether it's by chilling out with a good book, going for a run or even cooking up a storm in the kitchen! Relaxation is crucial in helping to maintain a healthy body and a contented mind. In particular, playing a sport can be an excellent means of leisure and golf is the sport of choice for many people who are looking to relax. So if you're in full-time employment or in a high pressure job, it can be a good idea to take a weekend break in a popular golfing spot in order to re-gather your senses and calm your nerves.Britain is a haven for golf-lovers the world over. Scotland, in particular, is a golfers' paradise, with top-class courses in all corners of the country - many of which regularly play host to some of the top tournaments in the golfing calendar. St Andrews, for instance, is world famous for its Old Course which is hundreds of years old. Affectionately known as the 'Home of Golf', St Andrews consistently attracts both top golfers and cele...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How and when did golf start?</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:48:49 -0500</pubDate>
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        To this day golf maintains its popularity world wide. The sport is enjoyed by many, regardless of age or nationality. The game of golf can be one of serious stakes, or a child and his Grandfather enjoying quality time. The history of golf is rich with tradition and is definately a game that is here to stay!How and when did golf start?The history tells as it was in Scotland that golf got serious. The first written mention of the game, in , was in St. Andrews, and the first proper golf courses, go...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[To this day golf maintains its popularity world wide. The sport is enjoyed by many, regardless of age or nationality. The game of golf can be one of serious stakes, or a child and his Grandfather enjoying quality time. The history of golf is rich with tradition and is definately a game that is here to stay!How and when did golf start?The history tells as it was in Scotland that golf got serious. The first written mention of the game, in , was in St. Andrews, and the first proper golf courses, golf clubs and rules of the game were all developed in Scotland.The origin of Golf is a mystery however there is a few theories out there. One theory says that fisherman on their way back from their boats would pick up a piece of driftwood and whack a pebble to see how far it would go. They would do this repeatedly until they reached the river.In , Golf, along with football, is banned by the Scots Parliament of James II because it has interfered with military training for the wars agai...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>ESSENTIAL GOLF BALL CONTROL</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:21:41 -0500</pubDate>
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        The Best of the Best Pro Golf GuideBobby RyattESSENTIAL GOLF BALL CONTROL Golf is one of the misunderstood sports out there in the land of the competitive. Despite the opinions of non golfers whose greatest exposure to golf is during a rousing hour of channel surfing, golf is a sport of grace, quiet competition, respect, honor, and of course, well honed skill. Whether you are just beginning your golfing career or have been hauling all over the back nine since I was knee high to a grasshopper, th...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Best of the Best Pro Golf GuideBobby RyattESSENTIAL GOLF BALL CONTROL Golf is one of the misunderstood sports out there in the land of the competitive. Despite the opinions of non golfers whose greatest exposure to golf is during a rousing hour of channel surfing, golf is a sport of grace, quiet competition, respect, honor, and of course, well honed skill. Whether you are just beginning your golfing career or have been hauling all over the back nine since I was knee high to a grasshopper, there is always room for improvement in a round of golf. There isn't a golfer alive who doesn't want a straighter, longer drive or a more precise putt. Even the best of the best in all their grace and skill perpetually strive for the better game, the game where control is paramount. Control of the golf ball of course begins with control of the body. When first learning to play golf, and for some of us years into our learning curve, despite what our better judgment tells us we step up to the...]]></content:encoded>
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