Golfer Tools

10 Responses to Golfer Tools

1. ConnorWilhem3 says:

   04/02/2011 at 2:32 pm

   Don’t listen to the previous guy. Going to a women’s clinic is a good idea. It’s probably a bad idea to go to a golf course without knowing how to golf. I would say it takes at least several months of group lessons and bi-weekly practice at the range and putting green to be a basic functional golfer.

   Golf is still a very conservative and subtle sport. Many golfers on golf courses have high expectations for newbies. I would say that pace of play and greenside etiquette are the two most important things to learn before going onto a course. For pace of play, the general rule is 8 or “snowman” score. If you’ve reached 8 before reaching a green, it’s time to pick up the ball. It takes a lot of self-discipline, but it will show a lot about your character. No one likes seeing someone in the woods looking for balls or hacking 10-12 shots on one hole.

   Greenside etiquette is subtle and can really piss people off. You should mark your ball. Fix any marks you see on the green, even if it’s not your own. The person furthest away, putts first. Only pull the pin out when everyone is on the green. Put the pin out if you’re closest to it. Pick up people’s clubs for them after they putt. DON”T ever walk on someone’s putting line. Stand very still and don’t talk when someone is putting. Don’t do ANY practice putts while someone else is putting.

   Personally, I don’t care for these rules, but I don’t know your date so, you never know.

   Generally, you shouldn’t wear jeans. My gf HATES womens golf clothes. She says they look really preppy and dorky. She’ll wear cargo capri’s with a tank top. Just no jeans.

   Try to take advice from the guy and make him feel important, then you should have a fun time. Another idea might be to go to a par three course. They’re shorter and full of beginners so, you won’t feel as much pressure.
2. Spheres of Influence says:

   04/02/2011 at 4:44 pm

   The cleat tightener is a tool that does exactly what it sounds like – it tightens the cleats on your shoes. Golf shoes typically have cleats that ensure better grip, especially in wet conditions. The cleats wear down over time, which eventually render the shoe worthless. However some shoes come with ‘removable’ cleats, so that you can simply replace the cleats when they are worn. You use to the cleat-tightener to attach new cleats (or to just tighten old ones).

   The golf glove goes on the opposite hand, because that is the hand you first grip with and thus is your primary contact with the club. You don’t want there to be any club-slippage which can occur if your hand gets a little sweaty. There are some golfers who wear gloves on both hands, but it is rare.

   And here are some tips for you:

   Tip #1: Get individual golf lessons.
   Tip #2: Be prepared to practice if you want to improve.
   Tip #3: Practice your short-game as much as (if not more than) your long-game.
   Tip #4: Don’t spend a ton of money on high-end equipment.
   Tip #5: Please learn about proper golf etiquette. Fellow players will appreciate it.
3. Einstein says:

   04/03/2011 at 5:03 am

   Watching from rear: Periscope.
   Flight of ball: Binoculars.
4. Jay Seven says:

   04/03/2011 at 11:30 am

   What has late night TV taught you, i have learned that if I spend…?
   Spend three easy payments, I can be a great chef, a great golfer, clean my house in half the time. I also can have rock hard abs,
   fix everything with one tool, and even eat whatever I want and never get fat. So what have learned?
5. cher I says:

   04/03/2011 at 1:49 pm

   Help with making great impression on avid golfer. How many lessons in basic clinic and what do they cover?
   How long does it take to learn basics? Any tips to avoid neophyte blunders???? What not to wear, what tools would impress? I know how to drive a golf cart but that’s all. I don’t need to show up the guy, just impress him with my competence.
6. SavvySue says:

   04/03/2011 at 2:32 pm

   I have learned that I can buy a second whatever for only the price of shipping, which, is more than the price of the original item. And…. to never buy anything from an infomercial.
7. REDDOG says:

   04/03/2011 at 2:56 pm

   question to the golfer,i have just starter to play golf and enjoying it so far. i have brought all the gear?
   and things,but i am i puzzled with a couple of things and this is where you come in to help me please.first question, i brought this gift box containing a few items of golf bits and one was a tool and it says cleat tightener, what is this ?? the other question why do you wear a left hand glove i am right handed so whats that all about, is there any golfer who can give me some advice and throw in some tips, thank you.
8. simplton in sac says:

   04/03/2011 at 7:45 pm

   i’m having the same problem this year- except opposite from yours. i rather be getting something practical for my boyfriend, than materialistic. that’s more of his wants than mine. if i had it any other way, i would go bonkers on buying him clothes.

   for your situation… i remember one year, my boyfriend of the time (who was also 24) just started his career. as a gift, i constructed an outfit for him (ie. new dress shirt, slacks, shoes, socks.) he loved it and was able to mix and match the items with other outfits.

   stay clear from that watch (or anything else an ex has given him). you want to be seen as an understanding girlfriend. plus, you wouldn’t want to walk in the same territories as her.

   i hope this works out!
9. petertherock says:

   04/03/2011 at 8:08 pm

   gadgets needed to watch a golf tournament?
   i am going to watch a golf tournament in october and wanted to know what instruments i need.

   for example, what is the name of the tool where you can watch the golfer from back of the audience in case someone is short. it is a long telescope that is pointed straight into the air.

   also what gadget do i need to watch the flight path of the ball. sometimes it is hard to follow the ball after a golfer hits it, especially if there are white clouds.
10. Dani says:

    04/03/2011 at 8:28 pm

    What should I get my 24 year old boyfriend for Christmas?
    Ok, so we have been dating for about 3 years and I am out of ideas. We are both 24 years old. We moved in together a little over a month ago, and we both have a LOT of stuff, so I don’t want to get anything that takes up any more room. In the past I have gotten him practical gifts (e.g. golfer’s cooler bag, grilling tool set, that eyeglass cleaner from sharper image). I would like to get him something nicer (/more romantic and less practical) this year…something like a watch. However, the watch he currently wears was given to him as a present by his ex-girlfriend, so I don’t think I want to get into that territory. Are cufflinks really lame? He typically doesn’t wear jackets to work but he does wear long sleeved collared shirts, so he might wear them. If so, how do I pick out good cufflinks? I am not too hot on the whole cufflink idea or a nice pen, so feedback please and any other ideas you have. My price range is approximately $100-$250