How To Cure A Golf Shank

There is a shot in golf that is so terrifying, so devastating and so completely void of any redeeming quality that most golfers cringe at the slightest hint of its name. Well, the technical term for this mishap that calls to mind images of demons, lost grace and nausea is–a “Shank.”

A shank occurs when an iron shot is struck in the neck (hosel) of the club rather than on the face. Because the ball rolls off the round neck, it flies straight right, producing a shot so utterly useless it renders the game almost impossible to play.

Shanking produces fear unlike any other consequence in sports and this fear, or lack of confidence, is a contributor to the problem.

A shank is the result of the club’s moving outside the swing plane (or intended line of flight) for one or more of these common reasons:

• Moving weight into the toes on the downswing
• Dragging the club too far on the inside on the backswing
• Forcing the club outside the line on the swing pattern
• Swinging the club outside the line on the backswing and staying outside the line on the downswing
• Standing a bit too close to the ball at address

Common cures for such ills:

• Adjust your weight slightly more in heels at address
• Take the club straight back on the takeaway
• Stand the proper distance from the ball at address, arms hanging freely, with the butt of the club resting approximately seven inches away from your legs

With the proper address, all you have to do is swing the club straight back and straight forward. Do not try to manipulate the club’s path.

Swing with Confidence

Although there are as many forms of disability as there are people, a few common threads exist among people playing golf with a physical handicap.

The four major categories of challenged golf are:

1. One arm swing
2. One leg swing
3. Seated position
4. Blind golf

All other actions are modifications of these four root swings. So, no matter what type of disability you are experiencing, a useful bit of advice when it comes to finding the right golf equipment is: Keep it light!

Most golfers think that the heavier the club, the more the distance. Actually the opposite is closer to the truth. Distance comes from speed. The faster you swing the club, the farther the ball will go. Too much weight always slows down velocity and that adds up to a loss of yardage. In the world of handicapped golf, this is especially true, since one or more of the normal physical contributors is missing.

In many cases, women’s clubs will suit the male player much better than the standard models. The shaft flex is a bit more whippy and that helps kick in the club head at impact with more speed.

In addition, lighter clubs are much easier to control. I know that in making trick clubs for my show, the only time I have a problem with a new invention is when the club is too heavy. I have found that I can hit quality golf shots with virtually anything–iron pipes, springs, rubber hoses, universal joints–as long as the weight is kept to a bare minimum.

So check with your local PGA professional or club fitter. Make sure that the “static weight,” overall weight of the club, is as light as practical. Test those whippy shafts as well.

Weather Affects Golf Ball Flight

Have you ever noticed that on some days the golf ball travels farther than on other days. It might be because you’re striking it more solidly, but it might also be due to the weather. Golf is played in many different types of weather. The type of weather affects how far the ball travels and its amount of spin. Knowing how the weather conditions affect your ball, therefore, is necessary to making correct club selections.

The trajectory of a golf ball and the distance it travels depends on its initial trajectory, speed and spin, as well as what it’s moving through (air). The air is not always the same. It varies in temperature, pressure, humidity and density. If there were no air whatsoever, the golf ball would not travel far. Likewise, if a ball is hit in air with no spin (what often happens when you top the ball), it will not travel far. Check out the graph below of a golf ball hit with a driver under 3 different conditions.

Note first of all that the horizontal and vertical scales are quite different so as to depict clearly the differences in the conditions.

• Max Height/Distance
• Trajectory under normal conditions 38 yd – 248 yd
• Trajectory if no air 8 yd – 180 yd
• Trajectory in air with no spin 6 yd – 120 yd

The spin on the ball creates lift, which increases the height reached and increases the time of flight so that the ball travels further. If there were no air, spin wouldn’t matter at all. If the air is changed (pressure, temperature, density), the height and distance traveled will change.

Under normal conditions, the air does not change very much, but the amount can be significant and should be taken into account, otherwise your ball will fall too short or too long of its mark. Below is a table of distances for a 5- iron and Driver under different atmospheric conditions.

• 5 degrees 100% humidity
• 20 degrees 50% humidity
• 35 degrees 80% humidity
• Driver 244 yd – 250 yd – 262 yd
• 5-iron 168 yd – 175 yd- 182 yd

Note that temperature is in degrees Celsius. On the Fahrenheit scale, the temperatures would be 41, 68 and 95 degrees respectively. The distances also depend on the air pressure, which not only depends on temperature and humidity but also on altitude. Hot and humid results in the ball travelling further.

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Making The Most Of Your Golf Lessons

It is important not only that you take lessons, but that you understand how to take them and how to get the most from them. You must understand both your responsibilities to the teacher and the teacher’s responsibilities to you.

The student’s responsibilities to the teacher include having an open mind. Moreover, understand yourself going into the lesson. By that I mean understand where you fit among the four different learning styles:

1. Cognitive. The person who likes to read and understand.
2. Visual. The person who likes to see and therefore imitate.
3. Kinesthetic. The person who likes to feel what it is he or she has to do.
4. Concrete experiential. A fancy term for learning by trial and error.

When you are getting started in golf, do not be afraid to tell the teacher that you’re a visual learner and that you would prefer that he demonstrate for you or use mirrors. The more you can cut down the learning time between student and teacher the better off you are going to be. By letting the teacher know your best way of learning you can expedite the process.

Having said that, the student has to also understand that if he wants to permanently learn a motor skill then he needs to experience it in all four of the arenas. Let’s say I’m a kinesthetic learner. The first thing I need to do is feel it. If I can feel it, then I’ll try it over and over again. But I also need to see it and I need to understand it. I need to practice it if I’m ever going to retain it. Learning by feel and feel alone can be very, very difficult, if not impossible.

An example: Player comes to me and is taking the club way inside on his backswing. I ask him to take it straight back. Player says to me, “Oh, you want me to take it outside.” No, I want you to take it straight back. He says, “Well, it’s outside.” He’s right and I’m right. The club is going back outside of where it was, but it is going straight back relative to standard straight. What he’s feeling is not what he’s doing, but rather where he’s coming from. If he continues to work on it diligently, on feeling the club going back outside, he’ll come back to me in two weeks and he’ll be outside. Then I’ll tell him to take it straight back. He’ll say, “What’s going on? The last time you told me to take it outside, now you’re telling me to take it inside.” In reality, the positions are identical to what I wanted both weeks in a row. If he had a visual image of where it was and an understanding of where it needed to be, he would not have overworked the feel issue.

Also, have a simple goal for your lesson and stick to it. This is the same training technique for all sports instruction. Don’t feel like you’re going to solve all your problems in one 30- or 60-minute lesson. That is not going to happen. Be willing to fix one flaw with one lesson.

Always make sure that you understand whether you’ve been given a practice thought or a play thought by your teacher. Sometimes they are radically different. If you go to the golf course with practice thoughts you’re really going to play poorly.

As for the teacher’s responsibility to the student and what the student should look for in a teacher, I always joke that the first thing I do if someone is to look at my game is ask what he’s working on in his game. Because if I get the same message, then maybe he’s not giving me a lesson. Maybe he’s just seeing his faults in my swing. I always want to be aware of that. This is important in making certain the teacher is teaching you and not wishing he were there hitting golf balls. That’s a fact of life, unfortunately.

If you see all the students of a particular teacher swinging identically, doing the same things, beware. You’re going to be asked to fit into a mold that you may not be able to fit into. Having said that, most teachers are really good about teaching the individual. But you need to make sure that is what your teacher is going to do.

Accept what the teacher says at face value. Give it a try. If it doesn’t seem to work or make sense, then question it. Don’t take it blindly, because you can be led down a path of three or four months of working to get rid of whatever it is you’re practicing if you’ve been given information that is wrong for you.

Finally, try to set up communication with a teacher and have him set up communication with you on your terms. It’s really important, and the best student-teacher relationships are founded on good communication. Let him talk to you on your terms. Don’t be forced to communicate on his terms.

Here are a few more simple rules:

• A lesson is no good if you don’t work on it. You need to practice to improve in the sports you play.
• Three 30-minute practice sessions in a week are better than two 45-minute sessions, which are better than one 90-minute session, which is better than nothing. That’s the transition I much prefer; frequent short practices are much better than sporadic long practice sessions.
• Never practice before a round, only after. Or when you’re not playing.
• The frequency of your lessons should be determined by the following: You will either have learned or assimilated what the teacher suggested and you figure you’re ready to go onto the next level, or you’ll be confused and screwed up and have to go back and get it re-explained. The time frame varies considerably based on the subject that the lesson focused on. Sometimes it can be a week, sometimes it can be a month. I don’t favor constant, every Friday afternoon lesson formats. Invariably you turn into a swing freak and stop remembering how to play golf.

Golf Shot Aim And Alignment

Aiming seems to be one of the most difficult aspects of creating golf shots, yet it is one of the most vital contributions to good performance. Have you noticed how many tour players are using their caddies to assist them in the aiming process? And have you noticed that to do this the caddie stands directly behind the player’s ball looking toward the target?

Since we have two eyes (and one is more dominant), the most efficient place to read the aim is from behind the ball. Have you caught yourself adjusting your aim while addressing the ball? We are tempted to do that because we want to trust what our eyes tell us. Yet we must realize that standing to the side of the ball, with tilted eyes does not allow our visual system to provide us with an accurate read.

So how do you know if you are aiming correctly? The age-old method used when practicing alone is to use a club, a pointer board or some other device. It is placed on the ground either between your feet and the ball, or on the other side of the ball. This may be helpful for some golfers during practice but the Rules of Golf do not allow an aiming device such as this during the course of play.

While playing golf, you are faced with the challenge of positioning yourself appropriately to the ball so that you can send it to the intended target. Therefore the first step in developing your aiming ability is to practice approaching the ball with an intended target in mind. Right and left-handedness and eye dominance will play a role in the development of your procedure. There is a pattern to the aiming procedure of players who are right-handed and right-eye dominant.

There is a different pattern to the procedure of the player that is right-handed and left-eye dominant. Be advised — we each have a unique system for processing information. There will always be subtle differences in each player’s routine, but through experience you can develop a procedure or an approach to the ball that will allow your brain/body to aim accurately each time. Practicing with that precise approach. for each and every ball that you hit, will produce efficient aim and will allow you to develop accurate feedback on your own.

• Your dominant eye is the eye you will most likely use for your camera or if you were looking through a telescope. It is not necessarily the eye with the best vision. About 80-85% of us have the same eye dominance as handedness.
• Always begin your aiming procedure from behind the ball.
• Determine a precise target; successful performance begins with an intention.
• Gaze at the ground while approaching a position next to the ball.
• Turn to face the ball and place the clubhead behind the ball. You will want to experiment using your normal hold (two hands) or approaching the ball with one hand, right or left.

In the case of the right-handed golfer who is also right-eye dominant, the most effective procedure includes stepping into the ball with your right foot and keeping your body behind the ball as you place the clubhead on the ground.

This would also be the recommended procedure for the left-handed, left-eyed golfer who plays left-handed. Step into the ball with your left foot. Take your stance (without changing the position of your clubface).

For the left-handed and left-eyed person who plays right-handed or the right-handed, left-eyed golfer, approaching the ball with your club in your left hand and placing the clubhead while both feet are together and your body is behind the ball is often an effective method. Take your stance (without changing the position of your clubface).

Most players will take a look at the target once they have addressed the ball. I recommend that you look at your target with your eyes level. This way you are seeing the image as it is, rather than looking at it lopsided. Also when you return your eyes to the ball, use your dominant eye to sight the ball.

As stated above, each individual is unique in terms of processing the target. Some golfers can sense the target with little visual access, especially when the target is close, like on the putting green. Others will describe their targeting process with detailed visual cues.

The above recommendations on procedure have assisted many players in their ability to aim. As you begin to establish your approach to the ball and an efficient aim, an observer, such as a coach, a friend or caddie can document your actions and validate your accuracy.

Mark Malkoff Walking with a Goat in Apple Store

This might be the coolest but craziest idea to shop with a goat, right? But of course, it is not a usual stuff for Mark Malkoff, one of "The Colbert Report's" personality who recently earned the attention of the media when he appeared walking with his goat in an Apple retail store somewhere in United States. According to our source, his YouTube video gain thousands of views in just a matter of few hours.

Mark is well-known comedian, a filmmaker, and one of University of New York alumni. However, this odd story of this man is not common to others but because of his unique way to buy a MacBook or probably an iPad, he really captured our attention recently. You can go and shop in any Apple store in any comic-con characters if you want and nobody will kick you out because of that.

According to our source, the store even sell pizza, drinks, and more for the convenience of their customer. You can see people walking around with their dogs but with a countryside goat, that is awesome!

That store might be in New York City where Mark recently lived and because probably of his career as a comedian, he is ready to share the funny moments from his true-to-life experience in buying something in an Apple store.

As we can remember, he tried to visit Starbucks branches in Manhattan which also gained the attention of the world. Not to promote the coffee shop, but just for another fun he can share for everyone. That is way back in the summer of 2007 and now, this year, Mark made a new set of online video that can really turn your heads.

See the following video of Mark Malkoff below. You see him asking for a pizza delivery, romantic date with his wife, in Darth Vader asking someone within to fix his broken iPhone, and guess what, along with his goat in an Apple store.



These are just the few hilarious scenes taken straight from the 2nd floor of that probably, lucky or curse store of Steve Job. Catch Mark once again as we continue to follow his appearances in YouTube after this break.

How To Stop Slicing The Golf Ball

The only slice I like is a slice of pizza with thick crust and pepperoni. A slice on the golf course is a recipe for disaster. It makes golf a lot more difficult than it has to be. In order for a ball to slice, the club face has to be open or in the process of opening at impact. If you fix the club face, you fix your slice. Let’s see how we can accomplish this. Afterwards, we can get a slice…..of pizza.

The most important way to overcome a slice is to make sure your grip is correct. Placing your hands on the grip correctly puts your arms in the proper position to square up the club face at impact. The “V” formed by your thumb and index finger on both hands should point to your right shoulder (for right-handed players). You can even go a step further by strengthening your grip by turning both hands more to the right to combat a slice.

Promoting forward arm rotation

Swinging a club about a foot above the ground or hitting balls off the side of a hill are effective ways to cure a slice. These drills promote forearm rotation which in turn squares the club face.

Swing a club about a foot

The impact bag is a great tool for curing a slice. This is nothing more than a leather bag filled with towels. The key to swing at the bag and make sure that the toe hits the bag before the heel. In other words, you are reaching impact with a closed club face which will cause the ball to hook. Hit the bag several times with the toe of the club and then hit some balls. The bag will give you the feedback you need to square the club through the hitting zone.

Club toe hitting the bag

The closed stance drill teaches you to swing the club on an inside-out path. Most slicers tend to swing outside-in. The reason slicers swing this way is because they are trying to compensate for an open club face. I have saved the closed stance drill for last because it is not really a cure for a slice as much as it is a cure for a slicer’s favorite compensation. Once you have learned to close the club face through the drills mentioned above, you should try the closed stance drill.

Moving the ball back in your stance

Pull your right foot back from your left so you aim right of your intended target. Move the ball back in your stance and swing along the line of your feet. If you swing along the line of your feet, and you are in the process of closing the club face through impact, the result will be a shot hat starts rights of your target and hooks back. Once you can execute this shot, you are on the road to good golf.

A slice decreases your distance and makes it difficult to play a lot of holes. As a junior golfer eager to reach greens in regulation and improve your score, a draw or a straight ball is the desired ball flight. A good grip will provide a solid foundation to cure a slice and the other drills will give you the sensation of squaring up the club face at the moment of truth. Let’s go get a pizza.

The Right Golf Grip Pressure For Different Shots

How do you find the right grip pressure? The goal is a grip that is just tight enough to support the weight of the club throughout the swing.

The truth is your grip pressure changes throughout the swing because the effective weight of the golf club changes as it gathers speed. The most important thing, however, is to get your grip pressure correct at address — the rest will take care of itself.

I have a method for getting the feel of grip pressure. Grip a club, and hold it in front of your chest so that the shaft is vertical, with your hands about chest high and the clubhead in the air directly above your hands.

Now think of a scale from one to five, with one being the lightest possible grip pressure and five being the tightest.

Work through the scale, starting at “one” and tightening just enough to feel a change to “two.” Work all the way through the scale, feeling the difference as you increase pressure until you get to a five.

About “three” is correct for most circumstances. “Four” might resemble your grip when you ‘re getting ready to tee off in the club championship. A “five” would be your grip pressure on the 18th hole of the club championship with a one stroke lead.

Get the idea? Work through the scale a few times to gain awareness of different grip pressures.

Different pressure for different Shots

Accomplished players understand how to adjust grip pressure to play specialty shots. Think of your hands as having control of the clubface. How tightly you hold on with each hand affects the clubface position at impact — a key to “working” the golf ball.

For a fade: Tighten your grip pressure to a “four” on the grip pressure scale, feeling slightly firmer pressure in your left hand. Increased pressure in your left hand will delay the release of your right forearm over left, holding the clubface open through impact, producing a shot that spins from left to right.

For a draw: To hit a draw, the club face needs to be closing as it strikes the golf ball. To do this, drop the pressure of your grip back to a “two,” perhaps slightly lighter in the left hand. Lighter grip pressure will allow the hands, wrists and forearms to be more active, and they will allowing rotate the face closed sooner through the hitting area.

Out of heavy rough: If you’re hitting out of heavy rough, you need a firm grip on the club — about a “four” on the pressure scale. You need to strike the ball forcefully to escape the rough, but take care that the clubface doesn’t rotate closed in the hitting zone. To accomplish this, you need a firm hold throughout the swing.

For a flop shot and greenside-bunker shot: These shots require a very fluid feeling in the hands and wrists. Your grip pressure needs to be at about a “two.” The flop shot, or a high, soft bunker shot, requires an abrupt hinging of the wrists on the backswing and the forward swing. If the pressure is too tight in your hands, the wrists will not be able to respond with the correct action.

The knock-down: On windy days, or when you’re escaping from low branches, you need to keep the trajectory of the ball down to score. This shot requires a firmer-than-normal grip pressure of about “four.” This will keep your wrists firm, helping you abbreviate the backswing. It will keep your follow-through lower than normal.

Putting: You need light grip pressure (one-and-a-half to two) for the putting stroke. In an attempt to keep the wrists passive or “firm,” some golfers grip the putter too tightly. A death grip on the putter will cause too much tension in the forearms, chest and shoulders, preventing the free swinging pendulum motion that good putters possess. Too much grip pressure also will kill your feel for distance. Keep the pressure light to enhance your touch on the greens.

The wrong grip pressure can create a number of problems in your golf swing. Eliminate unnecessary errors by creating some awareness of the amount of pressure in your grip.

Experiment with your grip pressure using the “one-to-five” grip pressure scale. Your hands give you tremendous feedback from the golf club. With a little practice you will discover the correct grip pressure that will allow your golf swing to repeat more effortlessly.

As a master of grip pressure, you’ll be able to expand your shot-making capabilities by changing your set-up to include different grip pressures for different shots.

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Learn How To Hold A Golf Club

Solid fundamentals are so important to good golf, and it’s the elements of the set-up that largely determine the success or failure of a shot.

Good players pay careful attention to pre-shot basics such as proper aim, grip, posture, ball position and stance. One often overlooked fundamental is grip pressure.

To add consistency to your ball-striking, it’s important to be aware of the right amount of grip pressure, not only for your basic shots, but for those specialty shots that can salvage a mediocre round.

The effects of incorrect grip pressure can be disastrous. If your grip is too tight, you create tension that travels up through your wrists and forearms to the shoulders. This inhibits upper-body rotation throughout the swing and prevents you from squaring the clubhead at impact, producing inconsistent shots.

A grip that is too tight also prevents your wrists from hinging properly, robbing you of the power source created when the clubshaft and left arm form a ninety degree angle in the backswing.

A grip that is too loose fails to control the club throughout the swing. A re-grip during some part of the swing may result, producing a variety of miss-hits.

Grip pressure comes from three primary pressure points: the last three fingers on the left hand, the middle two fingers on the right hand and the lifeline area of the right hand that overlaps the left thumb in the grip.

The thumbs and index fingers act as “feelers,” and should be free of any real pressure or tension. Your goal should be to exert equal pressure with both hands. If you have your hands in the proper position on the grip, these pressure points occur naturally, so you need not consciously hold on tighter with these areas. What you do have to monitor, however, is the overall tightness or pressure of your hands on the club.

Johnny Galecki is Joining Entourage Season 8!

Yeah! Fans and followers of Johnny Galecki, get ready for his special participation as one the regular cast of Entourage Season 8. HBO recently announced that Leonard of "The Big Bang Theory" is up to the team of Vincent (played by Adrian Grenier). However, his first appearances leaved us a few doubt as he play his own role for his name. He used the original identity as Johnny to play himself along with the other funny guys of the show.

Entourage is now on its last season according to Hollywood Access as well from a couple of announcements we heard before. His special participation can really turn your heads upon hearing his name flashing in your television. But if you missed to catch the season premiere of the show last Sunday, July 24, 2011, you can visit the official website of HBO for replay announcements as well news and updates about Johnny and his new squad.

From "The Big Bang Theory," Johnny has been welcomed by "Home Sweet Home," the first episode that really catch our attention recently. And guess what, he will be joining the agency for good starting last weekend hilarious plot. The summary and synopsis of the last Sunday evening episode of the show gave us a few important scenes you shouldn't missed about him.

And you can take a look around from here for other important details that can give you a detailed idea about the story of Leonard in Entourage Season 8. Check some more soon as we continue follow his appearances to the next upcoming episodes of the show.

Ben Shenkman in Drop Dead Diva Season 3

Guess what, if you are one of Ben Shenkman follower, catch him in the last Sunday, July 24, 2011 episode of Drop Dead Diva Season 3. The "Angels in America" film and "Proof" Broadway star debuted in the 5th episode of the show. He played the role of Dr. Bill Kendall, a man with an interest to Jane (played by Brooke Elliott).

He joined the line of stunning television comedian aside from Brooke Elliott. And few to mention, Shenkman is one of "Prom's" remarkable guest star to inline with Jackson Hurst, Kate Levering, and Ben Feldman! We cannot deny that his performance catches the attention of the national viewers because as we try to look around recently for other related details that can give us a little idea about him, there are few folks talking about him in Twitter as well in Facebook.

You can watch his YouTube video during an pre-interview taken few months ago and probably, that was shoot next to the filming of Drop Dead Diva Season 3.

The last Sunday evening appearances of Ben brought out his talent as a legendary star, a hilarious man who can bring us laugh in just observing him with his odds behavior and probably, as a part of his role.

Try to check some more soon as we continue to follow Ben Shenkman, a former comic-con, stage actor, and now one of the stunning Hollywood stars who can act for laughter. This is just the small amount of details we discovered from him. Hope this can give you a few important details you shouldn't missed from his special participation in Drop Dead Diva.

Mental And Physical

Learning any motor skill requires practice. I tell all my students that your golf game will only be as good as your practice habits — both mental and physical.

Quality practice can be time consuming and complicated, but there are ways to make your time at the practice range efficient and productive.

First you must establish the concept and technique, then practice the motion repeatedly until the two become intuitive. It’s easier for your brain to learn once you’ve set up the sequence: concept, technique, execution.

There are two important aspects of playing the game. One is to develop a perfect practice program and the other is how to take the skills honed in practice to the course.

I say the same things to my students that I say to the tour players I coach: Your practice requires a focused effort and a program that allows you to work not only on the mechanics of your golf swing, but also on how you respond to on-course situations. In most cases, failure to reproduce your driving-range swing on the course results from inefficient practice sessions.

Here are some guidelines:

I teach my students to set aside time for two very different types of practice — fundamental practice and competitive practice.

Fundamental practice is devoted to perfecting the mechanics of your swing, like grip, posture, takeaway, and your initial move back to the ball. You should spend just enough time on fundamental practice to either keep your swing in top form or to make a swing adjustment.

Unless you’re a beginner who’s learning the swing from scratch, I suggest that you spend no more than 50 percent of your practice time working on fundamentals. The key is not simply to develop a skill that works on the practice range, it’s to develop a skill that works on the golf course.

Competitive practice is used to sharpen all areas of your golf game by practicing competitive situations.

Most golfers hit from a pile of practice balls one after another, rapid fire and with no real plan. If the ball goes off line, they make an adjustment. They might strengthen their grip, close their stance, or move their hands forward. And if all those don’t work, they swing a little easier or perhaps try a friend’s advice to “keep your head down.”

All those changes won’t help and, as a matter of fact, they’ll ruin your swing. Golfers who practice this way are just tinkering, and it doesn’t take long to tinker yourself into a poor golf swing.

Here’s my recommendation:

• Start each shot with a pre-shot routine where you stand behind the ball and visualize the shot to a well defined target.
• Make a plan for each practice session and each shot in that session.
• Break up your practice sessions into smaller segments of a long game, short game, and specialty shots.
• Avoid long, tiring sessions of full-swing practice.
• And finally, evaluate your practice session just as you would a round of golf.

The real difficulty in golf is not trying to make the perfect swing on the course, but trying to first perfect that swing on the range.

Backswing Like The Pros

No matter what your handicap, your takeaway — the first 20 inches your club head travels — should be perfect. You might not have a perfect, Tiger Woods-like full swing (not many do), but since your club is moving so slowly during your takeaway, you don’t have to be big or strong or a scratch golfer to have it under perfect control.

My point is that you may not be a pro, but you can have a takeaway like one, and that’s a big step in getting better. I see a lot of golfers who roll their hands to start the swing, fanning the club face open and getting the club shaft trapped too far behind them. This will lead to a cut-across downswing that produces pulls and slices.

Equally as bad for your score is lifting the club to the outside as you start away. Your club weighs only a few ounces, so it’s not hard to lift it to the top of your swing — not that hard but not that right, either, unless you want to hit weak slices and a lot of fat and thin shots.

What’s the correct way to get your swing going? It’s a one-piece takeaway in which your golf club, hands, arms, shoulders, and chest all move together. The key concept is that your club, during the takeaway, moves back and away — not around you!

I’ll explain it this way: Power-packed swings produce a lot of width where the club head moves away from your body on your toe line as far as it can while still creating coil.

When your arms swing away from your body, you’ll get the feeling that they’re moving directly back from the ball so that at the top of your swing, your back faces the target with the hands in the middle of your chest. Any independent manipulation of the club with the hands during your takeaway (or at any time during the swing) decreases the width of your arc.

So just keep those hands quiet and let the big muscles in your back, hips and shoulders do their job.

You can monitor the correctness of your takeaway as follows: Take your normal setup to the ball and lay a reference club along your toe line parallel to the target line. Initiate you takeaway until your club is waist-high then stop and examine this position for the following elements:

1. Your right arm should be straight.
2. Your elbows should be the same distance apart as they were at address.
3. Your club shaft should be directly over the shaft on your toe line.

This is the all-important position because it’s your takeaway that sets you up for the correct path of your full swing. So even though your new wide takeaway may feel straight back your club head will work gradually inside and around you as your body turns and coils.

A good way to get the correct feel is to hit some very short shots (about 20 yards) with your wedge, letting your chest and arms start the club back and away from the ball. This will help develop a pro-like takeaway, one that puts the head of your club on a wide, powerful arc to the ball.

Captain America: The First Avenger - Movie Trailer

This 22nd of July, 2011, witness the story of Steve Rogers, a man with a pasts deception in life that that drive him to volunteer and be called, Captain America: The First Avenger. Inspired by Marvell comic-con, the movie was scheduled to hit the United States big screen today! Be the first to witness his distinct skills and join him as he face the danger filled with a strong belief that started to grow from his inner self.

The role of Steve Rogers a.k.a Captain America is played by Christopher Robert Evans, the superhero next to his name. He will be called the first avenger because of his mission along with his team formed during the post-war period. According to his biography, he tried to enter the military training but because of some shortcomings, he was immediately rejected.

But his strong faith doesn't end there instead, he take advantage the opportunity around him. For more, here's Captain America: The First Avenger movie trailer for preview and for you to know more of Steve,



You can try to look around for the movie red-carpet premiere video for the casts and characters debuted along with Captain America or visit the official website of Marvel for news and updates related to the story of Steve Rogers that awaits you.

The Walking Dead Season 2 is Up this October 2011

If you are one of AMC's zombie drama followers, get ready for another chapter of the story that will take you to the world of zombie nation! Be a part of the upcoming all new season premiere of The Walking Dead this October 16, 2011 and witness the continuation as well flash back from the pasts journey of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Shane Walsh (Jon Bernthal), and the rest of survivors. Join them as they continue to their journey to find a safest place and hide themselves from the danger coupled in each of their remaining days on Earth.

According to our source, The Walking Dead Season 2 filming started last June of this year and AMC also announced the thrill and adventure that will cross your television few months from now. Guess what, Grimes is up out of Atlanta to a countryside as noted by its regular comic-con series which will be compose of 13-episodes.

Before of anything else, don't forget to look around for other important details you shouldn't missed in The Walking Dead new season and be the first to witness the stunning performances of Andrew Lincoln and other stars debuted in AMC's zombie-drama series in American television. You can visit the official website of the show for news and updates as well behind the scene footage that can tease you to keep up your time with the casts and characters of the show soon.

DVD compilation of the first season is now available in some record stores or you can get it straight in eBay as well in Amazon. You can grab your own copy if you want to check the first 13-episodes that captured the hearts and minds of the audience before.

And of course, don't forget the video game that can give you a very cool experience against the zombies. Wired recently announced how the inspiring television series attracts thousands of viewers nationwide to get a copy of their games in any reliable source on the line.

The Walking Dead Chronicles is now available in selected news stand for anyone who would like to know the exciting scenes and plots that awaits you. Although it is quite far from what we are trying to talk about, that merchandise can probably drive you to dress like a blood-thirsty zombie for the Halloween special of the show by November.

Check some more soon as we continue to bring you the highlights and upcoming episodes of The Walking Dead Season 2 after of this break.

Hitting The Ball From Uneven Lies

New golfers will at first feel confident about their swings while hitting off a tee. Then they will learn to hit shots when the ball is sitting on the grass. The next step is to have a plan for hitting shots from the uneven lies.

There are four basic kinds of hilly lies. The adjustments required are relative to the severity of the slope.

The uphill lie may be the easiest to manage. An uphill lie means that your target-side foot is higher than your rear foot. This means the ball will have a higher trajectory than normal. To compensate for this you must choose a club with less loft than the yardage suggests–for example, a 7-iron instead of an 8-iron. When taking your stance be sure your shoulders are set at the same angle as the slope and adjust your ball position. By taking a “rehearsal swing” next to the ball, you will notice that the club will brush the grass closer to the target foot (the high foot). Adjust your stance so that the ball is positioned where the club will brush the turf. Follow through by transferring your weight to your forward foot as you would on an even lie.

The downhill lie means that your target-side foot is below your rear foot. The trajectory of the ball will be lower than normal. To compensate for this you must choose a club with more loft than the yardage suggests–for example, a 7-wood instead of a 5-wood. When taking your stance, set your shoulders to match the slope of the hill (the target-side shoulder is low). This is an awkward feel because we are used to having our rear shoulder lower. Your rehearsal swing will indicate the need to adjust your ball position toward your rear foot (again, the high foot) Your follow-through must be down the slope; brush as much grass as you can!

A hill that causes the ball to be above the level of your feet does not require a change in ball position. Instead, you must move your hands down the handle and adjust your aim. Shortening the club (creating less distance) may mean you’ll need a less-lofted club to make up for the shorter distance. Your aim must be adjusted because the ball flight will curve down the hill or to the left for the right-handed golfer.

A hill that causes the ball to be below your feet will require more spine tilt and/or more knee flex than usual. The goal here is to make the best contact with the ball that you can. Hold the club near the very end of the grip. Adjust your aim because the ball flight will curve down the hill or to the right for the right-handed golfer.

When faced with an uneven lie, remember: First, “Be the hill,” and second, swing with less than full effort in order to maintain good balance.

Matthew Lauria Debuted in Burn Notice Season 5

The last Thursday, July 21, 2011 episode of Burn Notice Season 5 gave us the opportunity to know the special participation of Matthew "Matt" Lauria as the new recurring star of the show. From "The Chicago Code," he is now headed to the team of Michael Westen (played by Jeffrey Donovan). And the 5th episode of the show marked his first appearances as the guest star. He is an ex-military member debuted in their mission from their attempt to hunt down the responsible person who killed Max (played by Grant Show before).

Matthew Lauria is also one of "Friday Night Lights" star and now turn his career to a couple of crime-drama series which actually captured the hearts and minds of the audience. His special participation will last probably for almost four episodes but nobody can confirm this rumor from the other television enthusiasts sites.

His fans and followers are now probably talking about him and we are just waiting for any possible updates that can give us a strong proof of his regular appearances in Burn Notice Season 5. Just try to check some more soon as we continue to keep up our time following him in upcoming CIA's mission along with the other casts and characters of the show.

The Shannen Doherty Project is Up in WeTV!

Fans and followers of Shannen Doherty, it's time for you to get ready for her newly announced project on TV starting today. You are about to witness her appearances in WeTV's few days from now. However, there is no official statement about the airtime schedule of the first episode of the show but somehow, it is great to hear the name of the Charmed star going back for another remarkable and challenging story of her life.

According to our source, she is about to bring us her true-to-life story. We can probably witness her ups and downs as well her outstanding career way back in Charmed as well in Beverly Hills 90210. We've been surprised by her appearances in Dancing with the Stars before, her good performance remind us to keep up our time with her in these few words of ours.

At the age of 40, Shannen is now ready to face the audience with confidence as she bring us her day-to-day routines.

For more, check out the statement noted by US Weekly for more about the upcoming "The Shannen Doherty Project" of WeTV:

"It's going to take a look at Shannen's day-to-day life, her wedding happens to be a part of it because she is engaged and that takes up a lot of her time, but she's also dealing with a huge issue involving her home and insurance company."

These are just the few exciting thing you need to know about the show. Try to check some more soon as we continue to follow the other related details that will make this story complete for anyone asking for the name Shannen at these time.

The Golf Waggle – Improve Your Swing

No part of the golf swing is more misunderstood than the waggle, the series of movements immediately prior to the takeaway. The waggle helps prepare the body for the motion to follow and is a good transition from thinking about the shot to executing the shot. By incorporating a waggle into your pre-shot routine, you will feel more relaxed and confident as you play the shot.

Many golfers set up to the ball and then freeze while tension builds in their muscles. The longer they stand there, the more their chances of hitting a good shot decrease. A waggle ensures that you maintain athletic motion right up to the beginning of the swing.

What exactly is the waggle? It’s a miniature version of the takeaway, which is accomplished by a slight movement of the hands and wrists to take the golf club away from and back to the ball. Although many good players use an “up and down” motion, I recommend a “back and forth” waggle of the clubhead for the simple reason that this can serve as a rehearsal for the takeaway, or a way to program the proper feel for the coming shot.

The waggle sets the stage for the swing path and plane. Let’s say you need to hit a draw. Waggle the club on a slightly inside path to set up the inside-out motion you will need to produce the shot. Likewise, you might waggle on a slightly outside path before attempting to fade. Remember, make each waggle an individual action. Tailor your waggle for the shot you are playing.

Waggling the club also helps to establish rhythm and tempo for the shot. A good waggle breeds continuity of motion through the club, hands, arms, body, and feet. In addition to the variance of the shape of the waggle, the tempo also should vary. Use a slower waggle for short, soft shots and a faster waggle for longer shots. Again, the waggle should match the shot you plan to play.

Treat the waggle as part of your swing. Your mind will become accustomed to the motion and will begin to recognize it as a “time to play” signal. As you waggle the club, relax and free your body of tension. Try to feel the weight of the clubhead in your hands. This will keep your grip pressure from becoming too tight. Visualize the shot as you waggle and concentrate on the tempo and “feel” of the swing you plan to make.

Finally, end the waggle by starting the swing. The waggle will help to produce the path and tempo you have already established and should be the last movement before you trigger your takeaway.

We all know how important it is to be comfortable on the golf course. Being comfortable makes the game easier and improves your play. That’s what the waggle is all about. Make your waggle a part of your practice routine as well as your on-course routine. Work with different waggles and see how they affect the way you feel as you prepare to play a shot. You will find it a valuable tool for your golf swing.

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Correct Golf Swing Angles Generate More Power

Are you a golfer who doesn’t consistently hit the ball with the power and distance you feel you are physically capable of producing? Perhaps you aren’t creating the correct angles with the club, hands and arms at the top of your backswing. An incorrect position at the top can be a major power leak.

It is difficult to get into the proper position at impact when the power angles in your right and left arms aren’t intact. You need to set the stage for a delivery of power to the golf ball at the top of your backswing.

Many golfers experience a lack of power because their arms collapse into their body at the top of the swing. When the arms are pulled into the body at the top, the angles of power necessary for an explosive golf shot are destroyed. You know your left arm position at the top is incorrect if it is bent at the elbow, subsequently bringing the hands too close to the head. The right arm is out of position when the elbow flies up and points behind the golfer instead of the ground.

If the downswing is started from a point where the arms are bent incorrectly at the top of the backswing, the tendency is for the arms to straighten out prematurely in the downswing in an effort to generate power instead of letting it happen. This over-swinging unfortunately creates maximum club head speed prior to impact.

The proper arm and club position at the top of the backswing creates leverage — a law of physics that produces club head speed and one which cannot be compromised. The first lever is created when the wrists cock and form a 90-degree angle between the shaft and the left arm at the top. The second lever is also a 90-degree angle created when the right arm is folded at the elbow so the elbow points to the ground while the right palm points toward the sky.

The correct position at the top of the backswing has the arms and hands extended away from the body producing the right arc, length and height necessary for power. In my teaching, I’ve witnessed the following swing faults which cause a collapse at the top of the swing:

Lack of upper body turn.

When you fail to turn your chest away from the ball in your backswing and use only the arms to take the club to the top, the arms tend to buckle at the elbows and the hands finish too close to the head. Poor posture is often the culprit when a good body turn is hard to achieve.

Left-hand grip.

When you grip the club too much in the palm of the left hand, it inhibits the proper wrist hinge. Some golfers compensate for this poor grip by improperly hinging at the elbows on the way to the top of the backswing instead of hinging the wrists. This destroys the “two-lever” system and an early cast of the club head in the downswing is sure to result.

Club swings too much around the golfer.

Because we stand to the side of the golf ball, it is easy for golfers to get the club traveling too much to the inside and around them on the backswing. This gets the hands too low at the top with the right arm tucked to the side and right elbow stuck behind the body. With lack of extension on the takeaway, you lose the width that is necessary to create a wide swing arc — a key ingredient in powerful golf shots. From this poor top-of-the-backswing position you can produce pulls or slices.

Over-swinging to create speed and power.

Many golfers over-swing their hands, arms and club because of a false concept that maximum distance will result from an extra long backswing. The arms travel so far that they are no longer extended away from the body and are pulled inward with the hands reaching a point behind the head. As a result, the golfer casts the club head at the start of the downswing releasing all club head speed well before impact. You should take the approach that less is more when it comes to the length of the backswing.

To generate the power angles necessary for longer golf shots, try a drill in which you swing feeling as though your arms and the club swing three-quarters of the way back and make a complete forward swing into a balanced finish. This “shorter” backswing will help you create the correct position with your right and left arms where they are extended away from the body and contain the correct angles. The three-quarter backswing will most likely be the correct and full backswing for most golfers.

Starting the downswing from an efficient backswing position will allow you to experience more powerful contact with the ball and longer golf shots.

Don’t Neglect Your Post-Shot Routine

Most golfers who are serious about improving their golf games have developed a pre-shot routine. A pre-shot routine helps you relax and prepares your mind and body to play a shot. However, many of those same golfers do not give much thought to what they do after the shot. They should.

It is relatively easy to maintain a consistent pre-shot routine. It is just as easy and important to build a good post-shot routine.

Golf is a difficult game. It is common for one bad shot to lead to another. Everybody knows how crucial it is to control your emotions. That is easy when you are playing well. Think about it. When you hit good shots, odds are you give yourself a mental pat on the back and head on off down the fairway like there is nothing to it. A bad shot causes fear, which leads to tension. You scold yourself, rack your brain trying to figure out “what you did wrong,” and generally hold on to the negative thoughts until the next shot. By then you have altered your state of mind to the point where it is difficult to approach the next shot with any sense of confidence.

There are many good post-shot routines. None of them start with the negative question “What did I do wrong?”

As you work on your post-shot routine, keep a clear view of your goals. The only real goal is to maintain a set of positive images in your mind so that you expect good things to happen on the course. By getting upset and uptight over the bad shots and replaying them over and over in your mind, you are really rehearsing for more troubles.

I tell my students to use their successes as building blocks, and that is what the post-shot routine is all about. You should congratulate yourself after a good shot. Replay the feel of the previous swing, including the contact with the ball and flight path of the shot. Give yourself a verbal or physical cue to end the visualization–say to yourself, “Good shot,” or make a warm-down practice swing. Then take time to repair your divot and move ahead. The idea is to reward your efforts so that your mind strives to reproduce that feeling on each subsequent shot.

Conversely, when you play a bad shot, give yourself a mental mulligan. Mentally rehearse the shot again as if you have not yet played it. Then make a practice swing, complete with a visual image of the result you desired. This will link your mind to a success and downplay the substandard effort. Do not walk away until you have created a positive mental image.

It sounds simple, and it is. It is these subtle aspects of golf that will help you drop a stroke or two off your handicap and make you a more competitive player. The goal of any good golfer is to get into “the zone.” Make sure your post-shot routine leads you toward that goal and not away from it.

How To Handle Uneven Lies

Whether Mother Nature provides hillsides and sharp slopes or not, golf course architects usually design courses to include lots of uneven lies. To master rolling terrain, you must make adjustments to accommodate the uneven lies you are likely to encounter. The slope of the land will definitely affect your impact position. You prepare for this at address, not during the swing.

Let’s look at the four types of uneven lies and how to handle them:

The Uphill Lie

The most important consideration when facing an uphill lie is to remember that the slope adds loft to your shot and results in a higher trajectory. Take at least one club more than you would normally hit, possibly two clubs more if the slope is severe. Set up with your spine perpendicular to the slope. This sets your shoulders parallel to the ground and allows you to swing down the slope going back and up the slope going through. Set your weight slightly to the right side at address, and play the ball toward the front of your stance. Flare your left foot out about a quarter turn to encourage weight transfer on the downswing.

The Downhill Lie

This shot is more troublesome for most golfers, but it’s not really any more difficult. A downhill lie decreases the amount of loft on the club and causes the ball to fly with a lower trajectory. Take one less club than you would normally hit. Again, set up with your spine perpendicular to the slope and your shoulders parallel to the ground so that the club swings up the slope going back and down the slope coming through. Position your weight toward the left side, and position the ball slightly back in your stance. Turning against the slope is difficult, so you may want to close your stance a bit to encourage a better turn.

Sidehill – Ball Above Feet

To play this shot, stand taller at address with less knee flex than you would normally use. Choke down about an inch on the club since the distance between your hands and the ball is less than from a flat lie. The club will swing more around your body on a flatter plane when the ball is above your feet. This decreases the loft on the club and results in a low, right-to-left shot, so choose one club less than you would normally hit, and align your body and club face slightly to the right of the target. Keep your weight set toward the balls of your feet throughout the swing.

Sidehill – Ball Below Feet

Even the pros have trouble with this shot (left), but that doesn’t mean you have to. To get down to the ball, flex your knees more at address, and bend more from the hips. Hold the club at the end of the grip. Widen your stance a bit to lower your center of gravity. This creates stability during the swing. The slope of the ground causes your swing plane to become more upright and vertical and also adds loft by opening the face of the club. These factors generally add up to a high, left-to-right shot. Use one more club than you normally do from the same distance, and align your body and club face to the left of the target line. A good swing key for this shot is to maintain your knee flex throughout the swing.

Remember, the flight of the ball tends to reflect the direction of the slope. Practice uneven lies whenever you can to get a feel for the shots you hit from the various situations. It’s always an advantage to know what to expect. With all specialty shots, you should make a couple of extra practice swings before attempting to strike the ball. Program the shape and feel of the swing into your mind’s eye, and visualize the flight of the ball. And relax! Shots from uneven lies are usually not as difficult as they seem. Don’t let tension ruin your efforts.

Judging Putting Distance: Short Putts

“A good many short putts are missed through nothing less than rank carelessness,” wrote Bobby Jones back in the 1920s. “The thing looks so simple that it is hard to view it seriously.”

What was true in the Roaring ’20s, when golf was played in ties and knickers and with hickory-shafted clubs, remains true today. The short putt can be a killer. Never take a short putt for granted or change your technique:

• Go through your routine.
• Get comfortable.
• Make a good stroke.

For most short putts, anything inside about five feet, the best advice is to hit the ball firmly. Stroke the ball a little harder than you think necessary, playing for the back of the cup. This way you can eliminate some or all of the break, and, as noted above, it’s always easier to deal with a straight putt than one that curves. (However, if the sideslope is severe, you might want to play it more delicately, like a “downhill putt.”)

• To ensure a firm stroke, concentrate on the follow-through.
• Strive for a slightly longer than normal finish, holding it, and keeping your head still, until you hear the ball plop into the hole.
• Finally, develop short-putt confidence by holing them all. In weekend play, many golfers concede the little ones to their partners and opponents. While a gentlemanly gesture, it actually weakens your nerve, which will be tested if you ever play competitively, when every ball must be putted out. So even when the short ones are conceded, play them.

Giant Marilyn Monroe

Her pose is taken from the iconic white dress scene in The Seven Year Itch. Now, tourists from all over the world can look up her dress forever. I’m sure she’s up in heaven feeling very happy about that. But not everyone likes it!

Killjoy art critic Abraham Ritchie writes in Chicago Art Blog that the sculpture is “downright creepy and sexist.” “This is not art that could be described as ‘making people think,’” he continues. “Not by a long shot. It’s creepy schlock from a fifth-rate sculptor that blights a first-rate public art collection.” I bet he’d rather they’d bought some piles of uniform cubes by Sol LeWitt. So thoughtful, those piles of cubes.

But wait, there’s more.

This sculpture caters to cheap titillation, titillation that is in itself pathetic. By making Monroe’s panties visible, Johnson encourages voyeurism. When I visited it recently there were no less than three men taking pictures of Monroe’s rear. If a clumsily rendered giantess puts wind in your sails, you have issues.

Monroe is presented as an object for male consumption (though females may certainly participate), as a transitory moment is creepily frozen in time. The eroticism of the actual scene in the movie is drained out as the moment lasts eternally.

First he’s mad that the sculpture is titillating, and then he’s mad that it’s not titillating enough? Also, copy editing, dude. Using the word “creepy” as both an adjective and an adverb in the same short post is not good.

I don’t think anyone is getting their jollies from looking at the sculpture’s panty-clad ass. Whatever you think of it, that image of Marilyn Monroe is a beloved, kitschy part of American culture that’s worthy of artistic preservation. Despite her sad end, Marilyn continues to make people smile from beyond the grave; it’s how she gets to live forever. It might not be the most profound artistic statement in the world, but public art rarely is. It is for goofy tourists to pose in front of, and sometimes, for crusties to crouch and smoke cigarettes under.

And as for Marilyn’s utter inappropriateness as a topic of good art: try telling that to Andy Warhol. Oh wait, Andy Warhol would never talk to you because he has no patience for whiny adjective repeaters. Also, he is dead.

In The Sand? Stay Open Minded

To hit a bunker shot, use an out-to-in swing with an open clubface. For anyone who plays tennis, it is very similar to a cut shot. To achieve this cutting action, your body and clubface are open in the set-up.

First, open your clubface before taking hold of the club. As you hold the club in front of you, imagine that a square clubface position is equal to 12 o’clock. Turn the leading edge clockwise so that it points between 1 and 2 o’clock. As you take your grip, you will notice the blade is open or aiming to the right of target.

Second, set your body square to the target line. Then pull back your left foot so your body lines aim left of the target.

Take a wide stance for a firm foundation in the sand. Position the ball just forward of center.

Swing the club along your new body lines. Do not be alarmed by the feeling that you are going to hit the ball left due to the out-to-in swing path.

The opening of the clubface and cutting-across motion will make the ball pop out and to the right—straight toward the hole.

Hit a few inches behind the ball to allow the club to bounce. The length of the follow-through controls the length of the shot: a short through-swing produces a short shot, a fuller swing produces a longer shot.

Do not be afraid to hit down hard on the sand. The more sand you take, the less distance the ball will travel.

Even for a short shot, you need to swing hard to have the ball travel only a small distance. If you have a short shot with a high wall on the bunker, open your clubface and stance even more. This will cause the ball to pop out higher and land softly.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Divorce, Confirmed!

The recent season of American Idol always remind us with Jennifer Lopez as one of the outstanding judges inline with Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler. A couple of days ago, we heard the turmoil in her life when celebrity gossip sites start to brought out a few negative words in regards with the status of relationship. According to our source, J'Lo and Marc Anthony would like to end their seven-years of marriage life, a shocking news which actually turn our head to their private life.

And E! Online confirmed this rumor when few lines of J'Lo's statements related to this issue came out as early of this morning, July 15, 2011. However, the 7th year anniversary of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony doesn't save their relationship. In addition to this report, the two exchange their vow last June of 2005 and now, they are both ready to face the final stuff, and that is to cut the knot that ties their body and soul!

Here's a statement that will confirmed this big blasts of issue:

"We have decided to end our marriage," as noted by E! News. "This was a very difficult decision. We have come to amicable conclusion on all matters. It is a painful time for all involved and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."

Furthermore, we are currently looking for a strong clue about the trouble within the small family of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. But for now, nobody can tell about their plans especially for their twins, Emme and Max. We are still waiting for any related details and try to check some more soon as we continue to follow this story on the line.

And before we can forget, don't forget to catch the upcoming music video of Jennifer Lopez. That is no other than "I'm Into You" along with William Levy. You can check it now in YouTube!

Tools Of The Trade

You’ve decided to take up golf. Great! Now it’s time to make a decision about clubs.

Yeah, you can use that hand-me-down set Uncle Bob unloaded on you a few years back. Persimmon woods haven’t been cutting edge for, oh, about 20 years, but they might work okay at the practice range. For a while, that is. Or you could find a second- or maybe third-hand set at the flea market. You can’t beat the price, but at least you can beat the ball around. For a while, that is.

Odds are you’re planning to play golf for the long term, so why not get off to the best start possible? That means equipping yourself with clubs that fit you to a tee.

First, a few basics.

A full set consists of 14 clubs. A typical set consists of three or four metal woods, seven or eight irons, a pitching wedge, a sand wedge and a putter. A new golfer like you might prefer a “starter set” of fewer clubs. This might include a 3-wood, the 3-, 5-, 7- and 9-irons and a putter.

Clubs and shafts are made from any number of materials (graphite, boron, steel and titanium, to name a few) and serve a variety of purposes to suit a golfer’s individual needs.

Each club is designed to hit the ball differently and in specific situations. The loft of the clubface and the length of the shaft vary with each club in a set. From the driver, or 1-wood, to the 9-iron, the loft angle increases from about 11 to 50 degrees. As loft increases, shaft length decreases, usually by one-half inch per club backward. A matching set means that all clubs are made by the same manufacturer. Many golfers combine brands, usually dividing up their woods, irons and wedges to suit their needs.

Sets of clubs vary in weight, length, grip size, stiffness and general feel.

Look for clubs with perimeter weighting where the weight is distributed evenly around the outside edge of the clubface. This ensures a larger sweet spot for hitting the ball with consistency.

The length of your clubs should be determined by your height. A taller person usually uses longer clubs, but only if he or she also has long arms. Grip size also can affect your game. A grip that is too thick can restrict wrist movement during the swing and leave the clubface open at impact, creating misguided shots. A grip that is too thin also can have a negative effect.

A golfer’s strength usually determines how much flex or stiffness there should be in the club shaft. Generally, the slower your swing, the more flexible the shaft should be. Golfers with high swing speeds tend to use stiffer shafts. A club professional or teaching pro can help determine your swing speed and suggest what type of club is best for you.

The price range for sets of clubs varies greatly. Generally, more expensive brands, as with cars, are made from better materials. However, a set of irons can cost as little as $150 and produce great shots. Likewise, you can plunk down several hundred dollars for a single high-tech metal wood, and still hook a tee shot out of bounds.

A quality brand-name set can cost over $1,000, but can be a worthwhile investment. Be wary of so-called “knockoff” clubs by using only reputable dealers. These counterfeit clubs may look legitimate, and may even carry a brand-name logo, but they are of inferior design and quality.

You can purchase clubs from catalogs or retailers, such as sporting goods stores and discount outlets. Left-handed clubs may require more of a search, but they are available, or can be ordered.

On-course pro shops stock a wide selection of clubs, and even provide “demo sets” so that you can test the clubs at a driving range or on a course to get a feel for what works and doesn’t work. If money is an issue, good used sets of clubs can be found at bargain prices at tag sales, flea markets or in newspapers. If they don’t feel comfortable, keep looking.

The true test of a club is how it feels in your hands under actual playing conditions, and how it fits your particular game. As your skill level improves, and you understand your game more, consider having your clubs customized to suit your specific needs. It can be costly but can guarantee the best results.

By the way, you don’t necessarily have to own clubs before taking lessons. Some professionals will lend or rent you a set. You can repay the favor by considering their pro shop when you’re ready to purchase your first set of clubs.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson is Up in So You Think You Can Dance Season 8!

Next week, catch Jesse Tyler Ferguson in So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) Season 8! And guess what, upon hearing the result and the nomination of Catherine Elizabeth Deeley or Cat, the most surprising stuff that really turn our heads is when we read the name of Modern Family's star crosses our computer screen while writing a few notes for the last July 14, 2011 episode of the show.

And of course, Jesse will be joining Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe to criticize the Top 10 stunning performers who able to make it on the top and exciting part of the Fox Broadcasting Network's reality show. He will joining not the dancers but try to catch his own words from what we are about to witness from the dance moves that will arrive in your television soon.

We don't hear even a few words from any source on the line as we look around from his television interview. Probably, his upcoming appearances is a great experience to be added in his successful career, right? We cannot deny it because as we follow Modern Family, we can say that Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be on his another right track soon.

Try to catch some more soon as we continue to follow his appearances and join us in Hot Blends to share the our reviews and recaps for the next episodes of the show.

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Business Networking On The Golf Course

Is business and networking happening on the golf course? An actual deal or agreement may not be made on the course, but relationships are made that can lead to a new deal or job opportunity. With some creative thinking, even someone that does not play golf can use the sport as an effective sales tool or professional networking event.

Many high-level executives play golf for professional and personal advancement. Golf is more than just a game. It is a skill set that any professional person looking to advance their career should learn. Golf provides you with an opportunity to get to know people and business associates on a more personal level. Golf can expand your circle of friends and contacts. It’s a great way to meet people if you are new to the area.

There are two ways to network with business associates on the golf course. One is by playing a round of golf. The other is by inviting them to attend a golf tournament as a guest.

Inviting To A Tournament

Golf is a great spectator sport. While you are walking the course, you can enjoy the nice scenery and talk about business or career plans. If it doesn’t seem like the right time to talk about business, just watch the professionals play and discuss business topics later.

To avoid embarrassment, you should make sure you know the rules of golf and certain golf jargon, even if you don’t play the game. You should at least try to catch the sports highlights or read up on the top players. That way if a conversation with your guests turns to recent golf events you are familiar with the latest news and current players.

Playing 18 Holes

Everyone can have a good time on the golf course if you know the rules and practice common courtesy. Even if you are not the best golfer, you can still have fun and network effectively, as long as you let your colleagues know about your skill level. While your golf skill level may be excused, breaking golf etiquette will not. You need to observe the rules and traditions of the sport. This will go a long way towards building a good relationship with your future clients and associates.

When do you get to talk business? While you are on the golf course is not the right time, unless the client brings it up first. Playing golf is about building a relationship with your client. Your opportunity for business talk will arrive at what is known as the 19th hole. Ask your client to have a drink or a meal following the game. It’s at this time where you can talk about your day and build the relationship further.

Golf can be a great way to advance your career. It provides you with an opportunity to bond and build rapport with your clients or coworkers. You can learn more about a person in four hours on the golf course than you can in countless hours of boardroom meetings.

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James Harrison Interview Statements with Men's Journal

There might be a few harsh words that will actually turn your heads upon hearing the following statements of Pittsburgh Steelers, James Harrison during her appearances in Men's Journal for an interview. And guess what, no doubt that he is not just good in the football field and also in dealing with the opportunity that the world can hear his strong voice.

Here's a statement of James during his interview noted by AFC East Blog recently:

"I should have another ring," James Harrison said. "We were the best team in football in 2004, but the Patriots, who we beat during the regular season, stole our signals and picked up 90 percent of our blitzes."

Then what are his strong points about that? Probably, he is planning to shift the gear of his career upon saying those words, right? It sounds like he's trying to fill the air with a big announcement that will probably put a snap in the face of every Steelers fans! Although for now, it is hard to connect the dot of the story but according to our source, he even throw a few punches of words to the commissioner of NFL as well to one of his team's quarterback.

He also mentioned the name of Rodney Harrison and Tedy Bruschi as well the New England Patriots, his former team.

Let's try to look around for more about the other related details that can give you a few important info about his interview with Men's Journal. We cannot find a final words to say about his statement for now because we cannot find at least one television interview that will support the few words of ours.

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Photos in Kid Rock's Concert

Then what's with Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert photos? People are now talking about the romantic moments the two spent together while in Kid Rock's gig somewhere in Rivington. Check the following file below and see as they join the legendary rock star in single shot which is now trending on the web.

This photo was officially posted by People Magazine and probably exclusive from one of their asset. The newlywed couple are now mingled together with the other stars as noted by our source and hanging around like a usual fans of Kid Rock.

In addition to this, there are other celebrities debuted in the said concert  and we cannot name them all for now but of course, you can try to look around from here for other related details that will give you a great clue in the happenings around of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert.

It is good to hear the two having a great time together rather than in any topic that can ruin their relationship, right? So try to check some more soon as we continue to follow their appearances and probably, lets check them out in Parish!

Cindy Anthony Perjury Case Has Been Dismissed

You are probably one of Cindy Anthony's related news followers, right? Without finding anything to write about her because this is actually our first time to hear her name from Orlando Sentinel report, it is good to share a few insights about of what happened in her controversial daughter murder case. According to our source, the perjury case filed against her has been dismissed by court due to some irrelevant evidence. And guess what, it's not a usual stuff for anyone who would like to let the operatives to open her daughter's computer just to trace her pasts activities with her machine.

Probably, she's got her own point of telling the source of any possible evidence but somehow, it is not a good way that will convince the court official, right? Actually, the death of her daughter stir a controversial testimony from Cindy and not from the evidence found by the authority. And according to our source, that "chloroform" found from one of her daughter searches can lead to a certain truth.

But, of course, because of her own twists in court statements before, the judge dropped Cindy with perjury due to her intervention while the investigation is ongoing. This might be a short mistake for her, a move she doesn't anticipate to put her in the hot seat rather than the possible suspect.

Try to catch some more soon as we continue to follow Cindy Anthony's television interview and related news about of what happened to her daughter.

Making The Most Of Your Golf Lessons

It is important not only that you take lessons, but that you understand how to take them and how to get the most from them. You must understand both your responsibilities to the teacher and the teacher’s responsibilities to you.

The student’s responsibilities to the teacher include having an open mind. Moreover, understand yourself going into the lesson. By that I mean understand where you fit among the four different learning styles:

1. Cognitive. The person who likes to read and understand.
2. Visual. The person who likes to see and therefore imitate.
3. Kinesthetic. The person who likes to feel what it is he or she has to do.
4. Concrete experiential. A fancy term for learning by trial and error.

When you are getting started in golf, do not be afraid to tell the teacher that you’re a visual learner and that you would prefer that he demonstrate for you or use mirrors. The more you can cut down the learning time between student and teacher the better off you are going to be. By letting the teacher know your best way of learning you can expedite the process.

Having said that, the student has to also understand that if he wants to permanently learn a motor skill then he needs to experience it in all four of the arenas. Let’s say I’m a kinesthetic learner. The first thing I need to do is feel it. If I can feel it, then I’ll try it over and over again. But I also need to see it and I need to understand it. I need to practice it if I’m ever going to retain it. Learning by feel and feel alone can be very, very difficult, if not impossible.

An example: Player comes to me and is taking the club way inside on his backswing. I ask him to take it straight back. Player says to me, “Oh, you want me to take it outside.” No, I want you to take it straight back. He says, “Well, it’s outside.” He’s right and I’m right. The club is going back outside of where it was, but it is going straight back relative to standard straight. What he’s feeling is not what he’s doing, but rather where he’s coming from. If he continues to work on it diligently, on feeling the club going back outside, he’ll come back to me in two weeks and he’ll be outside. Then I’ll tell him to take it straight back. He’ll say, “What’s going on? The last time you told me to take it outside, now you’re telling me to take it inside.” In reality, the positions are identical to what I wanted both weeks in a row. If he had a visual image of where it was and an understanding of where it needed to be, he would not have overworked the feel issue.

Also, have a simple goal for your lesson and stick to it. This is the same training technique for all sports instruction. Don’t feel like you’re going to solve all your problems in one 30- or 60-minute lesson. That is not going to happen. Be willing to fix one flaw with one lesson.

Always make sure that you understand whether you’ve been given a practice thought or a play thought by your teacher. Sometimes they are radically different. If you go to the golf course with practice thoughts you’re really going to play poorly.

As for the teacher’s responsibility to the student and what the student should look for in a teacher, I always joke that the first thing I do if someone is to look at my game is ask what he’s working on in his game. Because if I get the same message, then maybe he’s not giving me a lesson. Maybe he’s just seeing his faults in my swing. I always want to be aware of that. This is important in making certain the teacher is teaching you and not wishing he were there hitting golf balls. That’s a fact of life, unfortunately.

If you see all the students of a particular teacher swinging identically, doing the same things, beware. You’re going to be asked to fit into a mold that you may not be able to fit into. Having said that, most teachers are really good about teaching the individual. But you need to make sure that is what your teacher is going to do.

Accept what the teacher says at face value. Give it a try. If it doesn’t seem to work or make sense, then question it. Don’t take it blindly, because you can be led down a path of three or four months of working to get rid of whatever it is you’re practicing if you’ve been given information that is wrong for you.

Finally, try to set up communication with a teacher and have him set up communication with you on your terms. It’s really important, and the best student-teacher relationships are founded on good communication. Let him talk to you on your terms. Don’t be forced to communicate on his terms.

Aaron Ashmore is The New Guy in Warehouse 13 Season 3

The all new season premiere of Warehouse 13 kicked off last July 11, 2011 and guess what, starting to ask "The New Guy?" That is no other than Steve Jinks, the man who will join the stunning casts and characters in SyFy's comedy-drama series. Catch him every Monday evenings starting this week and guess what, be a part and the first to witness her performances as an ATF agent named Steve Jinks. He joined Pete (played by Eddie McClintock) as his new partner.

In Warehouse 13 Season 3 - The New Guy, we witnessed his first appearances as a man having a lie detector on his brain approached by Mrs. Frederic next to Myka (Joanne Kelly) who leaves her post after of the second season. She is now working as bookshop salesgirl and still, known for her own abilities as a part of her former team. However, he is the man who has the ability to know if someone is lying or not. That was great for the team, right? But of course, catch him once again next week in another episode of the show.

To know more of Aaron Ashmore participation in Warehouse 13, see reviews and recaps of the last Monday evening episode of the show. You can look around in summary and synopsis but it is not enough to give you a detailed info about him. Try to visit SyFy's official website rather than having a few trouble looking for any unwanted details that can possibly ruin your urge to know more about the special participation of this man.