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The Eye of the Tiger
by Lynn Pierce
Remember the theme song from the Rocky movie, "The Eye of the Tiger"?
When Rocky fought his opponent he had the focus of 'the eye of the tiger'. When that song was written they couldn't have had any idea the significance it would take on when a new Tiger took the world stage and changed sports forever.
I don't care if you are a golf fan or a sports fan or if you think there is too much hype over this one particular athlete-yes golfers are athletes.
Tiger Woods is a force to be reckoned with. I could write a book about not only his accomplishments in the sports world, but also his accomplishments as a human being, but many books have already been written. In fact I wrote about Tiger in my book, "Breakthrough to Success."
Look at what Tiger does in terms of how you live your life. Could you stand up to the level of excellence that Tiger requires of himself? If you raised your expectations, do you think you would be performing head and shoulders above your competition?
I've always been a huge fan of his because not only is he a consummate professional, he has such intense focus that you can see it on his face when you watch him on TV. I have also had the pleasure of standing just a few feet from him on more than one occasion and watching that focus in person.
Over and over again I heard the announcers at the tournament talking about how nobody would believe this if it was a movie. It would just be too much of a fantasy and the whoever wrote a screenplay that played out like this would be laughed out of a movie mogul's office. I don't know if I've ever seen a movie or a sporting event with this many interesting characters and twists and turns.
Tiger is larger than life and his life is richer, more nuanced, and more interesting than any movie script. And this weekend he was Rocky, but he wasn't fighting an opponent, he was doing what his dad had taught him. He was playing full out because that's the only way to do it.
There were so many amazing shots from this one tournament. You can probably find them all on Youtube. But it's not about the shots. It's about the measure of the man. During the tournament some of his fellow golfers, who should feel really ashamed of themselves right now, wondered out loud through their pettiness and jealousy how hurt Tiger really was.
Tiger on the other hand downplayed his injury to not take the focus off the Open while he played through incredible pain that would have made almost any other player call it quits, especially when he was so far back that it didn't look like he had any chance at all of winning.
And yet, Tiger not only didn't quit, he forced a playoff and played another 19 holes on Monday. And then he made the impossible inevitable by winning...again!
Watching him play in the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines for 4 days instead of the usual 3 was a treat and at the same time painful. My heart ached every time I saw him wince when he hit the ball or when his caddy pulled him up by the arm when he couldn't get up by himself or when the pain of taking another stroke had him almost doubled over in pain.
And I wondered how he could keep going, where did he find the inner strength to focus enough to pull it out day after day?
Ironically during the tournament there was a commercial running with audio of his dad talking about how Tiger would never meet anyone else as mentally tough as him in his entire life.
He certainly proved his dad right that weekend. I'm sorry I won't be seeing him play the rest of the summer, but I know he'll be back next year better than ever because striving for excellence is just his natural way of being.
The question is, is it yours?
About the Author:
Lynn Pierce, the Success Architect, is the founder of one of the most exciting annual events for women entrepreneurs, "Women's Business Empowerment Summit". Now she shares her keys to success and life mastery with you. You can get the first five lessons of "Change One Thing, Change Your Life: A Personal Transformation System" at http://www.yourbreakthroughtosuccess.com.
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How To Drive Long With A Power Golf Swing
by Mick Euan Tait
It makes sense that we all want to know how to drive long off the tee. After all, more distance gives us shorter and easier approach shots to the green. Most of the golf swing instruction e-books offer to teach us how to add more distance. Most of them promise an extra few yards or so.
These guide books, though, are aimed at the beginner or recreational golfer. They teach you everything about the golf swing; from the grip and setup, to the backswing and follow through. But if you are a more accomplished golfer that is looking for more detailed information about how to drive long, you will need to go to the distance golf experts.
The Long Drivers of America
You could start by visiting the Long Drivers of America website. They are the official golf association for the Remax Long Drive Championship. These power golf swing fanatics are all about achieving maximum golf distance. If you are attracted by the idea of participating in the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship, then visit the Long Drivers of America site.
Mike Austin And The Worlds Longest Drive
Unbelievably, the Worlds longest golf drive has not been broken since 1974. Golfing legend, Mike Austin, holds the Guinness World Record for longest drive in a tournament. His record breaking 515-yard drive was accomplished at the 1974 U.S. National Senior Open in Las Vegas - at the age of 64!
That was using a 43.5 inch steel-shafted, wood-headed driver! So obviously, the golf equipment doesn't have that much to do with how far you can drive the ball. Though, today's long drive champions use 2X or 3X, extra stiff shafts that are up to 50 inches, and driver lofts that are as low as 5 or 6 degrees.
How To Drive Long Off The Tee
For most of us weekend warriors, we just want to know how to drive long and to improve our golf game in general. You may have a good grip and swing technique, but it doesn't necessarily mean that you will have a good golf distance off the tee. Your golf club head speed is the major factor that you need to improve on. For every 1 mph of increased golf swing speed means a increase of about 2.5 yards of distance. Basically, if you increase your swing speed you'll increase your distance.
Of course, there are other factors involved if you want to learn how to drive long. Golf fitness training and flexibility go along way to improving, not just your distance, but your overall golf game. Another area of your game that you should work on is the mental game of golf. The above areas of golf are generally overlooked by the majority of golfers, but they are vitally important to take your game to a higher level.
A Distance Golf Instructor
So, if you really want to learn how to drive long, you will need a professional golf instructor who knows what is required for distance golf. If you are currently hitting drives of 200 yards, then adding a few yards to your drives won't help you much. You need to find someone that has been where you are and who can now hit 350 to 430 yard drives.
About the Author:
Visit Mick's Golf Review Blog to find out which Long Drive Champion can teach you his secrets of How To Drive Long. This Professional Golfer can teach men and women of Any Skill Level, Age, and any Swing Style how to easily Gain 30-plus Yards in Just 30 Days. Learn the Power Golf Swing today and amaze Yourself in as little as 30 Days!
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Your Ultimate Golf Club Sets
by Rick Dupont
Fantastic golf club sets can be the difference between a good game and a terrible game. The golf club sets you choose has to be designed to suit the way you play the game and your body type. There is not one set of golf clubs that is going to be ideal for everyone.
People can now get golf sets from nearly anywhere. Golf sets can range in price for 170 bucks to thousands. Now to some peoples chagrin golf has absolutely exploded. Early on in the life of golf it was hard to find any retailer but now that has all changed.
With a golf store in almost every city. One way to narrow down a good Wilson club sets is to research and read reviews. Many reviewers will take single clubs as well as the entire sets and let you know the ins an outs of the items you are interested in.
Was it good for long fairway shots? Was the putter ideal for helping you get that hole in one? If you're going to invest a lot of money into a set of clubs then you want to make sure it is a set that is going to be worth what you paid for it. A good golf club set can get very costly but it is an investment in your love of the game.
You can now purchase golf clubs either in a retail store or over the internet.
After buying it realize it wasn't what you wanted or doesn't work for the way you play the game. Just as a bow hunter has to have a bow that is designed to suit them so does a golfer have to have a set of golf clubs that it designed for them.
Because golf is as popular as it is and with golf pros being as successful as they are. Every single golfer has a wish ( mostly hidden) to be as rich and famous as the pro's. at least with the right product you have that chance.
Even ladies are getting in on the action with ladies championships happening world wide. But the only way once you have the right equipment is to practice, train and practice again. So be careful and choose wisely and you will be hitting like a pro in no time.
Because golf is great for relaxation and fun, this improves exponentially once you can actually play the game. If you love the game enough to invest in those CLUBS then for goodness sake don't forget to actually go and play and have some fun.
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Finding The Right Golf Courses And Equipment Online
by Chris Channing
Golf is a stress-relieving sport enjoyed by many. But once the same golf course starts to become repetitive, and equipment starts to become outdated, the need to find the best solutions online becomes apparent. There are online golf communities that can make this process much easier, as well as providing extra functionally to benefit golf players.
Golf players are always fantasizing about playing at the famous golf courses all around the world- whether in Japan or Las Vegas. But a world-class golf course isn't required to have a world-class experience. Indeed, good courses all over the world can be found at online golf communities, where users can review golfing courses and comment of their experience. This is quite helpful when trying to determine whether or not traveling to a golf course is worth it or not.
Sharing reviews on golf courses is one thing, but sharing reviews on golf equipment is even more beneficial. Golf equipment can be expensive, so making the right purchase the first time is a good idea. Doing so is made possible by reading online reviews on golfing communities, where users band together to reach a general consensus on what works, what doesn't, and what to look forward to in the future.
Improving one's game is also a very real possibility with the Internet. This doesn't initially seem so, since it'd be logical that only through physical experience can one truly master golf. But looking online at videos and techniques or tutorials can vastly improve the game that one plays. If nothing else, it's a great way to spend time on a rainy afternoon with nothing else to do. That way, one benefits their golf game no matter what the weather.
Finding golf buddies online is something that hasn't really become mainstream. The process is quickly in the works, as can be seen with the functionality many online golf networking websites are allowing for. By looking at profiles made by other golfers, anyone can contact others and schedule fun golf outings absolutely free and with ease. This is especially handy when traveling to new areas, as a helpful new golf buddy can give great advice on the course or even join in on the fun for a quick game.
Golfing communities in general have a lot to offer anyone who has taken the time to learn the finer points in golfing. From giving help reviews that help others out to traveling the world in search of fun golf courses and great golf buddies, the Internet has given us quite a bit of options in how we live and breathe golf.
Final Thoughts
Now all that is necessary is to find the right golfing community. The best ones can be found through word of mouth and by search engines, but also check in golfing magazines or other publications for hints on where to find the best golfing community websites.
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