Mick Euan Tait has been a golfer for over 30 years, a huge golf fan, and a golf writer. He is also a fan of football (soccer), rugby, and tennis. He was born and raised in Scotland, but now I live and work in Antigua Guatemala. Other interests include the outdoors, wildlife, and many recreation activities. http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/mickeuan Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:28:58 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.squidoo.com/hitagolfballstraight Many golfers that are hooking or slicing the ball want to know how to hit a golf ball straight. Obviously this is the desired flight path that we are all looking to achieve as it gives you maximum distance. Also, when you can hit a golf ball straight down the middle of the fairway, you have a much easier approach shot to the green. What causes so many golfers the inability to hit a golf ball straight? The first thing to understand is why the golf ball moves to the left (a hook) or to the right (a slice) of the tee. Once you know how to fix a slice or a hook, you will then be in a position to learn how to hit a draw or a fade - which are basically just controlled versions of the hook and the slice but with less movement on the ball. sports-and-recreation Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:03:29 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/howtodrivelong Would you like to learn how to drive long off the tee? It makes sense as more distance off the tee will give you shorter and easier approach shots to the green. You will find many golf swing instructional e-Books that offer to show you how to add more distance. Most of them promise, at least, an extra few yards; but if you want to learn how to drive really long, you will need to increase your swing speed - and those golf swing e-books don't teach you enough about how to successfully do that. sports-and-recreation Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:30:00 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/Club-Head-Speed-and-Power-in-the-Golf-Swing You will have heard about club-head speed and power when talking about the golf swing. But which one comes first and how are they created? These answers will be revealed so that you will know how to add distance to your golf shots. sports-and-recreation Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:46:10 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/choose-the-best-golf-balls Make no mistake; playing golf with the wrong type of golf balls will negatively affect your game. You should play the best golf balls for your particular game otherwise you may be sacrificing accuracy and consistency for a few extra yards. So, how can you tell which are the best golf balls for skill level and your physical ability? First and most important is to understand a few golf ball specifications and what they mean. Second, you could look up some golf ball reviews at online golf stores; these reviews are written by customers who have tried the golf ball in question and they can help you in choosing a golf ball. For the purpose of this article I will not get into details about the diameter of a golf ball, how much does a golf ball weigh, the number of dimples on a golf ball, or the different materials of a golf ball. Instead I will go over the important factors that will help you in choosing the right golf ball for your game. This way, you can compare golf balls from their spin rate, feel factor, and type of construction. sports-and-recreation Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:43:08 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/discountgolfshoes More people are turning to the Internet to get the best prices for some of their shopping needs. Many golfers now buy golf shoes online because they want the want the best choice of discount golf shoes available. As the latest drivers can go for $400 or $500 and the latest four-piece golf balls for upwards of $40 the dozen, golfers are looking for a way to save with discount golf shoes. sports-and-recreation Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:52:57 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/subliminalaffirmationsforgolfers It is said that the game of golf is 90% mental, so learning to control the inner game of golf is essential. Many golfers struggle for years until they realize the importance of the mental game of golf. So until you know how to use your Golf Mind, don't spend any more money on the latest golf driver, golf training aid, or lessons. So, what do subliminal messages have to do with golf, you may ask? Tiger Woods has used Subliminal Affirmations since the age of 13. Many other top PGA professionals also use powerful mental techniques - in fact, it is what separates the top 5% of golfers from the rest of us. sports-and-recreation Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:51:28 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/thesimpleswing It has worked wonders for my game of golf - will it work for you too? The traditional golf swing is so complicated that it requires years of practice to perfect. Do you have the time for so much practice? Well I didn't and my game was suffering - so I changed to the simple golf swing instead. sports-and-recreation Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:53:48 -0600