All Putting Greens

Original Steve LaPorte As seen on TV and endorsed by pros. They have a unique putting surface, handcrafted of high density non-directional, top quality nylon surface. The perfect substitute for the real green.

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Putting greens that are perfect for home and office use. Offers year-round practice. It rolls like a freshly-cut bent grass putting green with a True-Roll downgrain built right in. It is completely portable and sets up in minutes without tools.

Progreen Nylon “Bent Grass.”- Realistic putting and “feel under foot”.
Great for putting and chipping. Indoors or out.

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For every sport there is a special shoe that helps to play the game better. But lots of golfers are not inclined to spend the extra money when they are just beginning and have not decided to play long-term or not. So, here is the question , “Are golf shoes really required?” Within the past few years [Read more →]

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I am guessing that all of us can relate to the title of this article. I am sure you have bent over for that 4 footer (can’t give you that 4 footer, sorry), and felt that lower back feel tired, sore, painful or tight. Regardless of what the word is, you feel it! I also am guessing that some of you have changed to belly putters for the reason that your back hurts when you putt! Even if you are one of those players that has switched to a belly putter because of back pain, that pain is an indicator of something else going on within the body. I am sure we could use [Read more →]

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By Jason Bolte

You should definitely consider all your options when creating a golf practicing or playing area. A lot of home owners and small golf courses prefer to install artificial putting greens and not real ones. There are many reasons behind this decision and you should readily take into consideration all of them. In this way you will be able to make the right choice.

The artificial putting greens are much cheaper and easier to install and to maintain. The real grass will certainly cost you more. Plus, you will have to have professional installation in order to set all the specific irrigation systems. The maintenance is quite difficult and costly. You are highly likely to have to deal with pests. At the same time you should provide special care to the green so that it is not negatively affected by the weather conditions. Doing these things requires a lot of work and the purchase of expensive chemicals.

With an artificial green you will not have any of these problems. You can install it on your own using some basic guidance and instructions. The maintenance is also extremely easy and inexpensive. All turfs are made from artificial materials that are perfectly weather resistant. All you have to do is remove the dirt and debris from the green using a broom or a vacuum for outdoor use. As you can see there are almost no maintenance expenses involved.

The qualities of the sophisticated artificial putting greens are quite close to the ones in the standard golf courses. You can expect the bent grass response to be almost the same. This means that you will get a great golf experience on an artificial green for many years to come. You will also be able to practice effectively. At the same time you will have very small costs.

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The majority of the game of golf is putting – pure and simple.  It looks so easy – rolling that little ball into a nearby hole. But mastering the skill has threatened many a golfer’s sanity.

Here are a few tips to help improve your putting skills.

• Use just one ball when you practice your putting. This is closer to what a real game is like. You tend to concentrate better this way than if you have a bucket of balls to keep digging into. And be sure to practice your putting daily.

• Putting isn’t all in the wrists. When you’re putting, the palms of your hands face each other. This prevents one hand from dominating and ensures that both work together for you.

• Make sure you’re totally relaxed before you strike the ball. Loosen up your muscles so they feel flabbyand jelly-like. Never tense up your muscles when putting!
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To begin golf game, your golf practice game or your golf putting practice; study the art of keeping your eye on the golf ball.

When putting it seems to be just natural to let your eyes follow the backswing. To correct this you might turn the golf ball until the brand is on top. Then just keep your eyes on that.

When putting, think of the golf swing as a pendulum and as you move through this area, strike the golf ball with the sweet spot only. What? Huh?

How do you find the sweet spot? Hold your putter using the thumb and forefinger. You are dangling it now and letting it swing. With the other forefinger tap the putter blade until the putter head rebounds straight back in perfect alignment. That is the sweet spot for this putter.

Some players mark it.

To judge the distance of the backswing try this exercise. Use your right big toe as a guide and take the putter back to your right big toe. Now, being consistent with your speed accelerate the club head through the ball and watch how far that ball rolls. You might try this in both wet and dry conditions. This gives you the ability to gauge from there how long the backswing should be for the putt you are facing.

If your distance is shorter, adjust for how far inside the right big toe your swing should be. Adjust outside the toe for a longer putt. Get a feel for this and you will know how
far to take the putter back.

Again, it is a feeling. Accelerate through the ball and make sure your follow through is longer than your backswing. Concentrate on feeling the putter accelerate through the putt.

In summary; You are trying consciously to get a feel for the art in your golf game. You will succeed. It just takes practice.

About the Author

Written by Tom Downward, researcher, widely published author and freelance writer. Contact address is …

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By Ben Nystrom

Diehard golf fans are a breed all their own. Many travel hundreds of miles and spend thousands of dollars to play in new, exciting locales. Others pay outrageous membership fees every year just to have a place to practice their swing. However, any avid golfer can create a private golf sanctuary right in his or her own back yard. All you need is some space, a few resources, creativity, and the correct landscaping techniques. Below, you’ll find ideas and useful tips that can help turn your plain old yard into the envy of every golfer on the block.

The first step in creating a backyard golf course is to understand your yard’s terrain. Figure out the size, shape, natural elevations, and the amount of sun and rain in the area you wish to turn into a backyard course. Check your city’s zoning laws to make sure your landscaping ideas won’t be in violation of any code. This may seem like a lot to consider, but doing so will only make your project that much easier to complete

Next, decide which aspects of a traditional course will fit on your property. Chances are, you won’t be able to fit eighteen holes. However, if you do have a few spare acres, you can easily create a one- or two-hole course. Choose the course features for your course. These may include: a tee-off area, a chipping area, a sand or a small water trap, a rough, and a putting green.

If your budget and space is limited, just include your favorite aspects of golf. Are you a fan of teeing off? If so, why not add a driving range to your property? Relatively simple to design and construct, driving ranges won’t disturb the neighbors too much, assuming you have enough space and the proper safety netting. Or perhaps you need a space to practice chipping? Chipping areas are another fairly small, easily landscaped choice. Design your chipping area with plenty of rough grass, mounds, or water or sand traps. Chipping areas don’t need to be immaculately manicured, either. Letting the area get a little overgrown will probably help your game even more.

Putting greens do require a bit more planning than other features, but they can be designed to fit nearly any space. Make sure your putting area is flat. Design and install a drainage system, and dedicate time to properly cultivating the turf. A grass green is a fairly long-term project, so if you are looking for more immediate results, opt for artificial turf. Artificial grass is quick to install and requires a lot less maintenance.

If you are restricted by size but still want a full course, try designing a mini-golf course. Mini courses can be a lot of fun, but they also a lot of work, especially if you want each hole to be different and challenging. Hiring a professional designer is probably your best bet when building a mini-golf course; however, that doesn’t mean you can’t be in on the design process.

Yes, golf fanatics around the world have started to build their own courses, holes or practice areas. And if you have the means and have done the research, there is no reason why you can’t have your own personal course as well.

~Ben Nystrom, 2009

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