Tusshar asked:


Golf Holiday Marbella Spain

The Costa del Sol in southern Spain is the perfect and most popular destination for a wonderful golf holiday. A golfer’s paradise, it has become the “Costa del Golf” for golfers from around the world. It prides itself on having the highest density of golf courses in all of Europe with over 70 golf courses new courses coming up by the day. Four of the golf courses in Costa del sol, Spain are ranked among the top 10 European courses.

One of the major reasons for the popularity of the region is the pleasant Mediterranean climate which remains mild and welcoming all year. The tourist from northern Europe always finds the sun up in the blue skies and the weather just right for a wonderful round of golf no matter what time of the year.

Another reason would be the fact that most of the courses here are designed by celebrated names such as Gray Players or Severiano Ballestros. Many of the golf courses here are championship courses and have been host to prestigious events like the Ryder Cup, Volvo Masters and many more.

Golf holidays in Spain are a rage among northern Europeans as it is an ideal winter golfing destination away from the harsh cold weather back home. The tourism department has ensured that everyone gets the best of golfing experience and there is top class infrastructure on every course to provide for all the requirements of golfers.

Accommodation facilities are available near all the courses and there are some world class golf resorts like the La Cala Golf Resort and many more like it. There are also 5 star accommodation facilities available in hotels surrounding the golf courses. Given all this, it is only natural that the summer months see the highest number of golfers in Spain and it is virtually impossible to find any tee times or accommodation during the peak season.

So take into consideration the following tips to enjoy a hassle free golf holiday in Spain:

Book in advance:

It helps you to weigh all your options and you get to play on the course of your choice. Also you can avail of the lower rates when you book early.

Conduct an online research

Check out all the option in terms of golf courses, tee times, costs, accommodation facilities and car hire. There are pictures, maps & detailed course descriptions on the golf sites.

Golf lessons

By a resident golf pro are offered by most of the golf booking services, and many of the courses. There are even lessons for children. Group bookings are always economical as there are discounts. See what all you need and which booking company offers you all these services.

Choose a golf holiday company which offers you all services under one roof from car hire to golf bookings, hotel bookings, advice and information about the courses, difficulty levels, and golf lessons.

Other Activities in a Golf Holiday

In Spain, when you are not playing golf, there is so much more that you can do. Go exploring the beautiful Spanish cities and soak in the Mediterranean atmosphere. Go shopping, explore the quaint villages of Andalucia, and visit the typical museums…and when the sun sets go clubbing and party the night away in the wonderful nightlife of Spain. If you’ve rented a car have a hired car at your disposal, this isn’t as critical, since you’re free to drive where you’d like.



Laura

orsondixon asked:


Golf has emerged as one of the favorite hobbies of men all around the world. People from all walks of life enjoy playing the game and are constantly looking for ways to improve their skills. Golf instruction video program offers lessons and training to those who aspire to hone their skills and become better golfers.

Golf instruction video offers visual learning. When a person engages his sense of sight and sound they have a tendency to learn quickly and retain information for a longer period of time. People understand and learn things better when the techniques of the game are demonstrated instead of simply reading the instructional text. They are extremely popular due to their affordable price and the flexibility to go back and review the lessons at any point of time convenient to you without loosening the string of your purse to pay for a brush-up lesson.

The advanced technology enables you to pause, rewind and stop the golf instructional at any point of time and learn the techniques at your own convenience which is not at all possible in the presence of a live instruction or through golf books. A live instructor usually teaches the methods to a group of learners and is unable to devote sufficient time to solve the problems and difficulties of an individual. When you take golf lessons through videos and watch important tournaments you can learn and improve your skills in a much better way than any other medium of instruction. Furthermore you can rewind any lesson and retain the methods and techniques through repetition of the action.

With the advent of the state-of-the-art technology and special effects golf instructional video programs are available with inserts, split screens, close up views, 3D and computer generated graphics. These advanced methods of instruction enhance explanation and present the information more effectively.



Marjorie

ttl_626@yahoo.com asked:


I found a site a while back but cannot find it again.

Arlene

KSC_Village_Idiot asked:


I’m going to take up a series of lessons (five 1hr sessions) for $300. what are reasonable expectations should I have from only 5 hrs of beginner lessons? Is it worth it or should I just pick up a book and head out to a driving range?

Gina

Gary Fairway asked:


If you are at the golfer 101 player level, and have decided to take up the exhilarating task of learning the game with the hopes of enjoying the game for many years to come, you might want to consider taking a few golf lessons.

With someone coaching you the ins and outs of specific golf instructions, you will have an extra set of eyes which will help you get some of the golf swing positions correct, which is not very easy to check on by yourself, even if you had a mirror.

Are Golf Lessons Worth It The Price?

Taking golf lessons is not compulsory. However, consider taking a few lessons early on in your learning experience as a wise choice. Not only will your skillfulness increase at a swift pace, you will make savings which would otherwise have been spent on a new driver or damaged clubs.

What Makes A Good Golf Instructor?

Finding the right golf trainer that is best suited to your knowledge style is imperative. A good trainer should be able to demonstrate his or her lessons to you in a clear and easy-to-understand method. An experienced teacher will be able to consider your current skill level and then analyze your swing in order to make the proper adjustments needed.

A good golf instructor will be able to place you with the golf club so that you can truly understand how a certain swing should feel in your hands. They can help you to fix a slice or cure a fat shot or a thin shot. He or she will be able to analyze your shots and make a proper analysis of any problems that are present in your swing and stance.

Putting is also a weak area for many beginners as it ‘looks easy’ at first. What can be so hard about sinking a little white ball down a hole only 20 yards away? Ag good golf instructor will explain and demonstrate to you different putting tips on how certain puts should be handled.

It is always important that you and your golf instructor have a good rapport as no-one wants to feel uneasy while being taught, as this will distract you from the lesson.

Everyone learns at a different pace, so you need you instructor to be patient if you are a bit slow on learning some techniques.

Other benefits of taking lessons for the golfer 101 consist of:

1. To have all of your questions about golf answered by someone who is an expert.

2. The advantage of having good habits embedded in your game from the get go.

3. Your self-assurance will increase and this will improve all aspects of your game.

4. You will learn techniques and professional practices which would normally take you months or even years to learn on your own.

Did you know that even golf Pros still have lessons?

Just to give you a suggestion of some admired players that still brush up on their game with qualified coaches, here is a small listing to get you motivated:

1. Charles Howell III, Ernie Els, Nick Price, and Nick Faldo have worked with the Golf teacher David Leadbetter.

2. Even Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, and Justin Leonard have worked with the Golf teacher Butch Harmon.

3. Hank Haney specializes in distance and flight of the ball and has worked with Mark O’ Meara. He also is an American professional golf instructor best known for coaching Tiger Woods. Hank Haney has been recognized by Golf Magazine as one of the Top 100 teachers in America since the inception of the list and was selected this year by Golf Digest as number 4 of America’s 50 Greatest Teachers.

Are golf lessons right for you?

Only you can answer that question! Some people swear by them and others say that it makes there game worse.

What other types of golf lessons are there?

Now you can find golf lessons online, golf training videos, and other training aides. But these cannot replace a real live person standing near you, watching your swing.



Jessie

TonyB asked:


Any recommendations…

I found this site:
http://www.golfthink.com/golf-lessons-in-thailand.htm
and I was thinking of going along next month when I’ve over there but wanted to find out if they were a waste of money first. They’re not cheap!

(apologies but I’ve also posted this question in the Thailand forum, but just figured that this would be better)

Brenda

GARY M asked:


I live in Shawnee,OKlahoma and my wife is looking for a woman golf pro to give her lessons. Does anyone know one and where?

Oscar

DL400 asked:


Would it be better to start lessons in Sept and most likely stop by Oct due to weather (live in Colorado)? Or would it be better to start golf lessons say next april-may? This would be for a brand new golfer (my wife).

Neil

anonymous asked:


We might not realise this, but golf is good for your health. According to the United States Golf Association, that is. Their expert advice is for you to forgo the rides on the golf carts and walk the golf course.

Even though driving around in the golf carts is the easiest way to get from one hole to another, it will be even better for you if you decide to walk along the fairway. By walking, you get to exercise your heart, which pumps and circulates blood all over your body. Besides that, walking is also a great enjoyable workout.

According to David Fay of the United States Golf Association, walking makes the whole golf game more satisfying. He further commented that whizzing around in golf carts should be stopped.

Walking is the most basic way for you to get fit. It is good exercise because it is easy to do and anyone can walk. It improves circulation and strengthens your muscles. In a nutshell, walking is beneficial for all.

Some people believe that walking around the green while playing a round of golf is not a healthy thing to do, due to the nature of the game itself. On the other hand, research has shown evidence of many people who related their own experiences with walking through a game of golf. Many of these people told of the positive effects of walking.

In Sweden for example, researchers discovered that the benefits of walking through a game of golf is equivalent to about forty to seventy percent of intense workout in an aerobics class. This is on the basis of playing eighteen holes.

In a separate study done by cardiologist Edward Palank, it was found that golfers who chose to walk the greens were healthier than their cart-riding counterparts, as they had a lower level of bad cholesterol in their bodies. At the same time, the good cholesterol level in their bodies was normal. This cannot be said for golfers who opted for rides on the golf carts.

The Golf Science International also concluded that playing golf for four hours was equivalent to attending a forty five minutes fitness class. Another association, the Northern Ohio Golf Association testified that when a golfer chose to walk across the golf course, he is walking for a total of roughly three to four miles. This includes walking up and around hills, on the fairway, and over the greens and tees.

Still not convinced? Try out the following activities. That will give you a chance to see and feel the difference yourself. The next time you play a game of golf, try walking along alternative holes. That way, by the end of it all, you would have walked a total of nine holes. It is all right if you do not feel up to it. The next time, try walking a set of nine holes and riding the cart for the next nine.

If you golf with a partner and he insists on you riding the golf cart together with him, fret not. Just make sure that you ride only on the path meant for the cart. You can stop the cart and walk down the fairway to your ball. That way, your partner can bring the golf cart up.

Are you still not convinced? Then look at it this way. If you think your health does not permit you to walk around the course to exercise your legs and start your heart pumping, then look at this in another light. Consider the damages done by all those golf carts running around the fairways. Golf carts damage the areas around the greens and sand traps. Even though the golf carts are only supposed to be on the assigned golf cart path, this doesn’t mean that they do. Most of the time, people will drive golf carts all over the course.

With the advent of new technologies, golf courses now boast magnificent looking grasses. These grasses are grown even on areas where they were not able to originally. That is why golf courses nowadays look fantastic. However, these courses are exposed to the wear and tear, more so from the roving golf carts. Driving the cart along the greens will damage the beautiful grass.

Now that you have all the facts, isn’t it time for you to go green? Walk! Not only will you benefit from getting all that exercise, you’ll also be saving the greens.



Ben

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


There are many things a parent must take into account when choosing a golf instructor for their child. This is a big decision to take as the instructor can make or break a Childs enthusiasm I the game of golf, or any sport for that mater. For starters, you should never rush into choosing an instructor for your child. There can not be a bigger mistake; you should take some time off your schedule to pick the best instructor from a group. You should see the instructor’s personal game and knowledge about the game. You should also watch out for the instructor’s inclination to deal and work with children as this can be a very frustrating job.

Your job begins with searching for the instructor that has some experience dealing with children. You must also try to get the most experienced instructor possible. Training children is a lot different from training adults, you need an instructor that will not badger the child but will work patiently with him or her. You will make a mistake if you choose an instructor who has just started to training people in the game of golf. Knowledge of the sport does not mean that the instructor can transfer that knowledge to the learner. So you must choose an experienced golf instructor.

The instructor you choose must be able to offer you verifiable references as well. Especially useful are references of children they have taught in the past and those that are doing well in the sport. If you are not able to watch the child in practice you should at least try to call up and speak to the child’s parents over the phone. They may have a better alternative to the instructor you are considering for your child.

In instructor that specializes working with children is a great bet. Your child will be able to settle in with the group of children this is a good way to learn golf as opposed to individual golf lessons. Some instructors work with a group of children, this does not mean that your child will not get the required attention. It is always better for the child to learn with a group as the spirit of competition is also developed and children are good observers. A child will be able to detect mistakes made by other children and will be able to improve their own golf techniques.

An instructor with a harsh style of instruction is not a good bet for a child. Instructors must have a lot of patience with children. It is important to choose an instructor that will boost the child’s morale as the game of golf, with all its rewards and benefits can drain one of all the morale we have. So spend some time, invest in your child’s sporting future and get the perfect instructor to teach your child the game of golf, you and your child will be all the grateful for the best instructor.



Glenn