Crosshair Golf Blog
April 13, 2011
Checklist for a Round of Golf
How many times have you gone out for a round of golf only to find that you need to borrow a sleeve of balls from you buddy. How about plaing the round without a glove or getting rained on. Well I have done it many times and now I have a checklist that I go through just like a shopping list and I never miss anything.
Keep this list any way that will be easiest for you. I keep mine on a clipboard but will probably put in on my cell phone because I always have that with me.
First, Make sure you have plenty of balls, especially if you are playing a course with a lot of “Wild life” off limits area, they are like a magnet to golf shots.
Second, Divot repair tool and ball marker. Every time you walk onto the green you will have to fix you divot and mark your ball, so make sure you have these 2 things. They should always be in your bag anyway.
Third, Golf Glove. I can not tell you how many times I get to the first tee and realize that my golf glove is in my car because I put it on the passenger seat the last time I played. I now have several gloves so I always have them. Also try to carry a pair of foul weather golf gloves. They sure come in handy with a cold dirzzle falling.
Fourth, Golf Shoes. If you take them in the house to clean them after a round of golf, put them back with your golf clubs so you do not forget them next time, of course, they will be on the checklist you are making.
Fifth, Rain Gear. Never trust the weatherman. Pack some rain gear.
Sixth, Sweater, Vest, Windbreaker. These items fold up pretty small and can fit nicely into a pocket on your golf bag. You never know when the temp might drop or the wind picks up, You will always play better when you are comfortable.
Seventh, Snacks. It takes 4+ hours to play a round of golf, have a few snacks. Power Bars, Fruit, Nuts, Water or Gatorade.
Eighth, Money. You should always have a few bucks especially when the cool refreshing beverage cart rolls up.
Nineth, Push cart. This is otional. I keep one in my car just in case the people I am golfing with want to walk. Have you ever used the ones they rent at most golf courses. My bag never stays on.
Tenth, Tees. I always have tees. I have 2 different sizes, large tees for my driver and smaller for fairway woods and Irons.
That is about it that I can think of. You might have more or less. One thing I would reccomend is, if you don’t already have one is a Cart Bag. Even if I walk, I never carry my bag so why do I need a stand bag. A cart bag has so much more room to carry things. You will not be disappointed.
March 31, 2011
10 tips for a successful trip to the Driving Range
How many times do you go to the driving range to work on your golf game and end up not gaining anything from the experience.
Sometimes you just take out your driver and see how far you can drive with no rhyme or reason other than “How far can I hit this thing”
Here are 10 tips to make your driving range experience a bit more productive.
- Find a driving range where you can hit off the ground using your own tees. Lets face it, when you play a round of golf you do not hit off a huge round piece of pipe attached to some artificial turf on a plywood platform.
- If the Driving range has 2 levels, do not go to the top level. Your accuracy and distance will be off.
- Use the putting green. Remember you drive for show and putt for dough. The putter is the only golf club used on every hole. Practice, Practice, Practice.
- Use all your golf clubs. Don’t just take the Golf Driver, you have 13 other clubs and you need to know them. You should know how far you hit each club, off a tee and off the ground. This is valuable information
- Do not hit golf balls in rapid fire. How many times do you see people go through a large bucket of balls in 15 minutes. If you ever watch the pro’s warming up they Hit, Watch and then Adjust.
- Go alone. If you are serious about a practice session you should not be with your buddies. You do not need unwanted and unnecessary information.
- Wear your golf shoes. practice as you would play.
- Learn the distance of each club. People do not realize how important this is. no abouts, about it. know to the yard how far you hit each club. Ask a pro how far they hit their 5 wood and they will tell you exactly. 183 yards, not 180 or 185
- Pick a target. Most driving ranges have multiple flags, markers, traps and whatnot scattered throughout the range. Use these to your advantage. Distance markers are obvious, but ask what the distance to the golf flags are and fine tune your mid and short game.
- Have fun, there is a lot to learn and practice so try and make it fun for yourself.
- Bonus tip. Take a lesson. Most driving ranges have pro’s or semi pro’s available for lessons. You will not believe how far you can take your game with a few lessons.
Learn the game of golf step by step and enjoy it for a lifetime.
March 21, 2011
Will the commentators talk abo…
Will the commentators talk about any other golfer that is not #TigerWoods at the #Masters this year
January 24, 2011
President ford loved golf so m…
President ford loved golf so much he played in winter with black golf balls so he could see them in the snow
If that global warming would c…
If that global warming would come back I might be able to get a round of golf in
July 23, 2010
Power Play Caiman Golf Driver
The Power Play Caiman Golf Driver
The Amazonian Black Caiman is a large Reptile that resides in the Amazon. It looks like a Black Alligator. The very unique head design is inspired by this threatening beast, and just like the Caiman of the Amazon, the Power Play Caiman Driver eats birdies. In fact, the favorite prey of the Caiman is birdies. The Caiman has also been known to devour a par 4 in one bite. When you enter the tee box with this wild beast, please ask your golf buddies to keep a safe distance.
But seriously, Power Play’s golf designers went through alot of variations, using CAD software, before they were able to get the CG location to a location to optimize your results. “The elongated breadth, coupled with internal weighting produces an extremely stable, high moment of inertia design for exceptional raw distance and control off of the tee”. Finally they wanted looks to match the performance of this golf club. A lustrous black PVD coating was added for durability and beauty. Unleash the beast, it is HUNGRY.
This Golf Club conforms to USGA rules.
July 21, 2010
Clone Golf Clubs. Do They Play as well as Brand Name Clubs?
This is a good question. The simple answer is, Yes. But it goes beyond that. Clone golf clubs of today are much different from the clones of yesteryear.
When Clone Golf Clubs first came on the market, companies tried to “Copy” the brand name golf clubs. Companies that produced clone golf clubs spent their money trying to confuse the public into believing they were buying the Brand name club. As time went on Clone Golf Clubs began to take on a life of their own.
As clones began to gain in popularity, companies that manufactured these clubs either sank or swam. The swimmers were the ones that realized that clone golf clubs were here to stay and they need to stand on their own merits. Most clones today do just that, they stand on their own merits. Today, club-makers that produce Clones take inspiration from band name clubs, they do not copy them.
Nowadays, top golf club designers work for Clone Golf manufacturers. Most of the clone golf clubs designed today perform as well as any expensive brand name club on the market. Some of these clubs Outperform these same clubs.
Do Clone Golf Clubs play as well as brand name golf clubs? You bet they do.
July 2, 2010
There Is More To Life Than Playing Golf
Or is there? Lets take a serious look at the question “Is there more to life than playing Golf?”
First, we have to eat and drink. I have yet to go to a golf club that does not have a restaurant or at least a vending machine. We can fulfill all our nutritional requirements at most golf courses.
Second, we need sleep. Have you ever tried, or know someone who has tried to get onto Bethpage Black Course. Where do they sleep, in their cars, that’s where. So let me ask you this. Why can’t you sleep in your car at any golf course in the country.
Third, we have family obligations. Well, this is easy. Most golf courses are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas anyway. And, if you have the resources a private country club has some great amenities that can keep the family entertained for a few hours.
Fourth, we have to work. Have you ever heard of vacation and sick time. Also, you will have to “entertain” clients from time to time. It is not written anywhere that your golf buddies can not also be clients. Use your head.
Like I said, there is more to life than playing golf. There is planning, a couple of holidays, and you might even be down for 3 days while your clubs get re-gripped.
Remember. Golf is Serious, life is a game.
Clone Golf Clubs, What are they
Clone Golf Clubs emerged on the Golf Club scene back in the 1980′s. When they first appeared they tended to be blatant copies of the more popular brand name clubs. More than a few of these copy-cat companies ended up in litigation due to copyright violations. These lawsuits, while detrimental to this emerging industry, had some positive effects. The more reputable manufacturers of “Clone Golf Clubs” rose to the top and the unscrupulous ones went by the wayside. Today you will find that the term Clone Golf Clubs is a term that has stuck with our industry, but our golf clubs are far from clones. Our clubs stand on their own merits. We use the same technologies and talented designers as the brand name manufacturers. We do not seek to copy we seek inspiration.
Today, Clone Golf Clubs is just a moniker that our industry has adopted. Our products are not clones of anything, they stand on their own merits. When you look at Clone Golf Clubs what you are looking at are Golf Clubs that meet the same stringent standards as a Brand Named Club.
A fine line separates a brand name golf club and a Clone Golf Club. The difference has nothing to do with craftsmanship, design, quality, or any of the other features that make you go “WOW” when you see that new Golf Driver. The only differences are cost and why the costs are so high for brand name clubs.
Brand name golf clubs have huge advertising budgets along with huge endorsement contracts with golf pro’s. How much do you think Tiger Woods gets paid from Nike or Phil Mickelson and his Callaway deal. I would venture a guess that these deals alone are worth Millions of dollars. Take a look in any golf magazine and you will see ads with Pro after Pro hawking their “Favorite” Golf Clubs.
Clone Golf Club companies do not have to worry about those costs and can therefore, pass those savings onto you the consumer.
One final thought. Just do the math. A Brand Name Golf Driver costs upwards of $500.00 and a Clone Golf Driver costs around $89.00 at about $35.00 for a round of golf you save 12 rounds of golf. Clone Golf Clubs, Heavy on Style, Heavy on Quality, Light on the wallet.
June 28, 2010
How Many Drivers Do You Have In Your Closet
This post is for all you multiple golf driver owners. How many of you purchase a new driver, or know someone who purchases a new driver, every year? Does it make your game any better?
I am personally acquainted with someone who, every year, needs to have a new driver. Just to make his game better. His game never gets better, he refuses to take a lesson, and he blames it all on his clubs with the driver being the ringleader.
If you are one of these people…STOP. You are not helping your game and your friends do not look forward to playing with you. You need to stop buying Drivers. What you need to do is improve your game in 3 easy steps.
1. Get properly fit. 2. Take a lesson or 2 with your new clubs. 3. Relax and gain your confidence on the course.
If you have confidence in your golf clubs you will probably only get new clubs when you need them not when you “think” you need them. As a purveyor of custom fit golf clubs I would love for everyone reading this to buy a new driver every year, need it or not. But, as a person who loves the game of golf, and loves to talk about the game of golf, I would rather have you buying a new driver or set of golf clubs every three years because you have worn your old set out.
If you are going to purchase your new clubs online, most golf club companies have some sort of “Get Fit” guide to follow. We have a module in which you input a few measurements and you will be able to get the clubs that fit you. I would suggest you get professionally fit for your clubs if you are a scratch golfer. You can do this at any pro shop, usually for no charge. You can then use these measurements to order from us or any online golf shop. If you have not established your swing yet, I would not suggest newer golfers get a full professional fitting. If you get fit for clubs and then take lessons and your swing changes your clubs might not fit you anymore.
Our custom club fitting module is a great way to get fit for a custom set of golf clubs
One set of properly sized, quality golf clubs should give you quite a few years of top notch performance and fun on the golf course. Clean your closet and sell all the clubs you do not use, Find a set of golf clubs that you feel comfortable with, have them custom fit to your specifications. Then, go take a few lessons, practice and enjoy years of fun on the golf course.
