Few golf trolley parts get more abuse than the wheels. Aside from carrying the weight of the machine plus your golf gear, they also tread across the green and the pavement. Needless to say, good wheels are essential to buying a golf trolley—in fact, a sturdy frame is worth little if it rests on flimsy wheels.
Of course, at some point even the most solid wheels will give in to wear and tear. If you’re a moderate to active golfer, you should always keep spares on hand—one for each wheel—so you’re not left hand-carrying your gear if one gives in. Golf trolley wheels can be expensive, but a good-quality one can last you years of regular use and will be well worth your money.
Golf trolleys come in two-wheel and three-wheel models, the latter being more recent and more costly. Each wheel is uniquely placed, so they’re not always interchangeable. …
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Many golfers opt to go from hole to hole on foot, often to get as much exercise as possible from what’s largely considered a low-impact sport. But on serious terrain, you want a good golf buggy to get around and save all that energy for your swing. Golf clubs aren’t light, and the last thing you need before stepping up to the tee is a weary arm.
Most golf buggies are made to carry two golfers and their equipment, and are suited to different kinds of terrain. In the 1950s, small electric motor-powered models could be had for as little as $300. Prices went up to the $1,000-$1,500 range when the gas-powered cart was introduced in the 1970s. Electric golf carts still exists, although gas motors are far more popular. Today, golf carts range in price from $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the size, features, and appearance. Some manufacturers also …
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In tennis, there were Andre Agassi and the Williams sisters; in golf, there were Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer. But these days, Americans are largely off the leaderboards in the world’s two most popular individual sports.
The favorites to win at the U.S. Open tennis championship, which opened this week in Bethesda, Maryland, and at Wimbledon on next week, are mostly Europeans. Last month, the U.S. placed off the top ten in tennis rankings for the first time in almost 40 years.
American golfers aren’t doing much better, especially after Tiger Woods, without doubt the country’s strongest contender, conceded the top spot. Luke Donald and Lee Westwood of the U.K., and Martin Kaymer from Germany, have since surged to the front. They’ve also steered clear of men’s tour titles: the reigning U.S. Open champion is Irish golfer Graeme McDowell, and South Africans Charl Schwartzel and Louis Oosthuizen hold …
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Most golf courses will let you in without golf shoes. For most purposes, if you have a pair of comfortable sneakers or walking shoes, you’re good to go. But if you’re bent on improving your game, you may want to invest in more specialized footwear.
Golf shoes are designed to give you more stability as you swing. Metal or plastic spikes on the soles help you “grip” the ground so your feet don’t slide off, especially in wet conditions. Some courses have banned metal spikes, though, as they make tend to make deep marks on the green.
Some players claim a good pair of shoes can change your swing, improve your accuracy, and increase your distance. It’s probably a bit far-fetched, especially if you’re a casual player. But for the added comfort and traction, they might be worth your money if you spend entire days playing regularly. If anything, it …
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Warming up may seem unnecessary for low-impact sports, but golf can be surprisingly strenuous. It’s not uncommon for beginners to feel stiff a day or two after their first game. For pros, stretching is an essential part of routine and the key to the perfect opening shot.
The first few minutes leading up to a game tends to be hurried—running to the check-in counter, dashing over to the tee, lugging equipment around. New players tend to be out of breath by the time they start, and this can lead to very unsteady play.
So what kind of warm-up works well for golf, and how much should you get in? A common trick is to practice your putting stroke on the green itself. This will not only get you used to the move, which is one of the most important in golf, but also help you match your pace to the …
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Few golf trolley parts get more abuse than the wheels. Aside from carrying the weight of the machine plus your golf gear, they also tread across the green and the pavement. Needless to say, good wheels are essential to buying a golf trolley—in fact, a sturdy frame is worth little if it rests on flimsy wheels.
