Traditional hickory golf is catching on in a big way, and the World Hickory Open took place last month at Craigielaw golf course in Scotland. Morgan Clarke, who gained third place in the amateur section, discusses the merits of golf breaks in Scotland.

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Whenever we go to a golf tournament and see a really good player hit the ball, we receive two vivid impressions. The first is how far the ball goes with seemingly so little effort. The second is of a certain measured cadence in the upward and downward movement of the club. Both are accurate impressions.Now if we happen to be on the practice tee, where we can watch this player hit shot after shot, we will notice two other things. One is that he swings all his clubs at abou…

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Rhythm and tempo can be considered together, because in golf they mean very nearly the same thing.The rhythm in the swing of a good player is noticed because of the measured cadence in the upward and downward movement of the club. In his swing there appears to be and there is a definite relationship in time between his backswing and his downswing.It is measured in two parts, from the time the club leaves the ball until it stops at the top of the backswing, and from th…

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There are tons of golf swing teaching aids out there, which can help you get your swing into shape. Before you go on a spending spree, think about what aspect of your swing needs improvement. Understanding your personal golfing strengths and weaknesses is an important first step to getting the teaching aids you need.Do an Internet search and you’ll see how much stuff there is out there. Here are a few ideas of the sorts of teaching aids you can buy, and what they can do f…

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Once you have decided on your clubs, go to the first tee.You have the option of teeing your ball anywhere between, but not forward of, the markers.Don’t forget that you can also tee it a maximum of two club lengths behind the line of the markers.You can make this knowledge work for you. For instance, you may come to a hole which is a little short for the 5 iron you feel you should use but not short enough for a 6.Your feeling is that if you use the No. 6 you w…

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Looking to improve or maintain a respectable golf handicap, who isnt? One proven solution is the use of golf training aids.

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Relax it is just a game

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Should you putt your clubs away during the winter

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Learn how to choose the right ball for your swing

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Tips to cure your golf slices

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