Golf ApparelTopHow can you tell we are in the age of technology? When golf apparel companies claim that their shirts should be considered a part of your equipment. They have moisture management systems; they are lightweight and keep you cool in the heat of the battle. I guess they truly are a part of new age golf equipment. Click on a company name below to get a full review on the golf apparel they have to offer. Dress Code EtiquetteIt is true that golf is a game which involves a great many traditions and etiquette. How closely these traditions are followed vary from course to course. If you are unsure what to wear at a certain golf course, then there is no harm in calling ahead. It’s better to have the appropriate clothing, than being turned away from the course. Here is a quick guideline for both men and women: Men
Women
Typically these clothes are not acceptable:
There is one thing…I will not be giving fashion tips. I am certainly not a fashion expert. You are going to have to choose color schemes and patters that you like. I can only give you honest reviews on the clothing for its feel and playability.
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PGA Tour Winner Quick Lesson
Congratulations to Steve Stricker on his victory at the 2012 Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
I believe the commentators said he has won 9 times in his 40s. That is amazing!I also agree with Sir Nick and Johnny Miller that his swing will be copied in the future. Technology has reduced the need for hand action in the golf swing to generate power. Watch the old videos of Bobby Jones to see how much action he created compared to that of Steve Stricker.
A great objective for any player is to eliminate any unnecessary movement. Stricker does a great job of that. His hands stay very quiet on the backswing. His wrists hardly hinge at the top of his backswing. You can see from the above video that his backswing is all shoulder turn.
His downswing starts from the hips and he simply turns everything through the golf ball at the same time. His hands and wrists release naturally without any effort. This is a great way to have a consistent rhythm through the golf ball on every shot. This swing delivers enough power to win on Tour.
European Tour Winner Quick Lesson
Congratulations to Louis Oosthuizen and his victory at the 2012 Africa Open.
Louis burst onto the scene with his dominating performance at the Open Championship. Many have predicted multiple wins for this player. His victory this past weekend is likely one of many to come.
In the video above pay really close attention to when the video ends. Take a look at his left foot. Notice how all his weight his on his left heel. This is a great sign that he has cleared his hips properly.
One of the key reasons for starting the downswing with your lower body is to clear your hips out of the way to create more room for your arms to swing through impact. It is a great indicator as to how well you cleared your hips, when almost all your weight is on your heel.
If your weight is leaning on you toes or even the middle of your foot then you have not rotated and cleared your hips enough through your downswing and past impact. You really want to feel the pressure of your weight on your heel like Oosthuizen.
Make sure you start your downswing with your lower body. At the top of your backswing; either pull your left knee or your left hip (right handed player) towards the target. Also make sure your hips keep rotating through impact and into your finish position with your weight on the heel.