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Which Golf Training Products Do You Really Need?

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When it comes to golf training products there is certainly no shortage of choices. You have to know what you are looking for and why if you are thinking about buying golf training products. After all, you could spend a fortune on various golf aids and not see any improvement in your game.

Maybe you don’t have a particular problem with your game; you just want to improve certain aspects of it. For example – more distance, accuracy, consistency, or maybe you want to get into golf strength training because you know that when you are fit for golf you can have a better all round game.

As there are so many types of golf training products, in this article I will go over the top 4 categories that can help you. First, you will have to establish why you are in need of a golf training aid. Once you know the why you will have a better understanding of which particular problem in your golf game you need to improve.

You may not want to try golf training equipment just yet – as an alternative you could check some golf guides or eBooks, or even some golf DVD’s that deal with a definite area that you need help with. There are several great eBooks or DVD’s that can help you with all areas of your game; your golf swing, golf stretching exercises, how to fix a slice, golf fitness programs, or golf lessons in general. If you would rather try out some golf training products or aids, then check out the following categories:

Full Swing Training Aids: This category is full of training aids but not all of them are good solutions for the complete golf swing. The top choices in this category would have to be the hinged golf clubs such as the Medicus Dual Hinge clubs or the Refiner hinged training clubs. Another good option is the Leadbetter Swing Setter which helps with your grip, release, tempo, and swing plane. Alternatively, try weighted golf clubs from Momentus or a full swing trainer by Explaner.

Golf Fitness Training Aids: These products should be considered by all golfers because once you are fit for golf you will see a marked improvement in your golf game. The leader in this category is the GolfGym range of fitness training products. Weighted golf clubs are also another excellent way to build up your golf specific muscles as well as increase your flexibility. The Explaner that I mentioned before uses a weighted roller that also tones up your golf muscles and range of movement.

Golf Grip Training Aids: A good golf grip promotes a good golf swing therefore golf grip training aids are a good investment to perfect your golf grip. There are various different types of these aids, from special golf gloves that train you to grip the club perfectly every time and with the right pressure to molded grips that slip over your regular grip of your golf clubs. There are also grip aids that are for strengthening the muscles used for gripping the club.

Putting Training Aids: Putting is one of the most important areas of the game of golf and you will find many diverse putting aids to help with your putting. There are putting aids that help you with your tempo and even laser guided putters to help with alignment. You will also find a great variety of putting guides and tracks for alignment training as well as braces that train you in the correct positioning of your forearms and hands for the putting stroke.

The golf training categories above are what I consider the top 4. There are many more specific categories that deal with the golf tempo, swing plane, release, alignment, weight transfer, impact position, balance, and short game. There is a golf training aid to suit every golfers problem area or aspect that they want to improve. Make sure you buy the correct golf training product that will help you with the area of your game that needs improving.

Visit Mick’s website for more information on golf training where you will find reviews for the top Golf Training Aids. Also you can read more about Golf Fitness Training at his golf online tips site.

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How To Choose The Best Golf Balls For Your Game

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Many golfers don’t take enough care in choosing golf balls that are right for their particular game. So, the next time you buy golf balls, make sure you aren’t just choosing the longest golf balls on the market or you could be losing accuracy.

Is there a way to decide which is the best golf ball for your level of golf and your golf club swing speed? There is a way; you first need to comprehend the function of of each type of golf ball.

For the purpose of this article I will not get into details about the diameter of a golf ball, how much does a golf ball weigh, the number of dimples on a golf ball, or the specific materials that go into making a golf ball. Instead I will go over the important factors that will help you in choosing a golf ball that is right for you.

One Piece Golf Balls

The 1-piece golf ball is made from one piece of a solid material and is usually only used on the driving range, as a practice ball, or sometimes by beginners. For this purpose, they are adequate as they are very durable and cheap – the downside is that they aren’t good for distance.

2-Piece Golf Balls

Two-piece golf balls have just a solid core and a tough outer covering which makes them very resilient. They are very popular with the casual golfer because of their maximum distance. They get the distance from the fact that they are a firm feel ball with a low spin rate – this causes them to roll along the fairway when they land. The downside is their lack of control because of the firmness of the ball.

3-Piece Golf Balls

Three-piece balls have a solid or sometimes liquid inner core followed by a secondary core and then covered by an outer cover. Skillful golfers generally use these balls as they can control the extra spin and soft feel of them around the green. They are controllable for teeing off and so more accurate and the spin rate and feel factor makes them a good ball for short irons and chipping.

Four-Piece Balls

The latest innovation is the four piece golf ball which combines the best of distance, spin, and feel. These golf balls can be played from the low to mid handicapper up to the pro golfer; there only drawback being their high cost. These balls will give you good distance of the tee, good spin rates with your mid-iron shots, and good control around the greens.

Low Spin Rated Golf Balls

Low spin balls produce less spin which causes them to carry as far but when they hit the fairway they roll more to compensate. The higher handicapped golfer will appreciate that there is less side spin as these balls will have less tendency to hook or slice – resulting in straighter shots.

Mid Spin Balls

Mid spin balls are the most popular and widely used golf ball. They are a mixture of good distance and good feel or control which gives you the ability to hit long drives and with good accuracy. The degree of softness available depends on the brand that you choose though.

High Spin Golf Balls

As these balls spin the most they create more backspin which keeps the ball in the air the longest and so has the biggest carry. Although they won’t run far on the fairway, you get the benefit of great control around and on the greens as they have more feel.

Firm Feel Balls

Firm feel golf balls are the ones that feel hard off the club face. Most distance golf balls are firm ones, so although you will get maximum distance you will loose feel around the greens. Most high handicappers like the firm feel balls for their distance as they prefer distance to the ability to spin the ball on the greens. These are the most durable of all golf balls so they will hardly scuff or mark at all.

Mid Feel Golf Balls

The most popular golf ball for the mid handicapper is the mid feel golf ball, as they combine the ability to produce good distance and control.

Soft-Feel Golf Balls

Soft feel golf balls are preferred by low handicappers and professional golfers. The best players can use their skill to work these balls any way they like. They are great for the short game where spin and the soft feel make them ideal. They are generally not suited to the casual golfer because they are not so good for distance and the soft cover scuffs easily.

The Compression Of A Golf Ball

A golf balls compression is related to the feel factor. Golf balls are rated by how much they compress, with Compression 0 deforming at 0.2 inches or above and compression 200 not deforming at all. Low compression golf balls are soft feel golf balls that are around compression 50 to 70; medium compression are 80 to 90; and high compression golf balls are hard feel golf balls that are around 100 and above. These rates are not that exact as different manufacturers use different rates.

As a general rule of thumb, if you have a fast swing speed you should use compression 110; golfers with an average swing speed should use compression 100, and a slow swing speed golfer a compression of 80.

Finally with regards to compression, did you know that the weather can play a part in choosing the compression of your golf balls? Low compression balls are best for colder weather because the ball doesn’t compress as much when it is cold; therefore high compression balls are better for hotter weather.

When the golf course is very wet you will need to choose a golf ball that has more carry and less spin to achieve maximum distance. On the other hand, when the course is baked hard by a prolonged dry spell, choose a golf ball that has a soft feel and higher spin rate for more control.

Find more info on choosing a golf ball to suit your game at the website of Mick Euan Tait where you will also find facts for the best golf balls.

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Plan The Perfect Golf Vacation With These Tips

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For golfers that are passionate about the game and who are thinking about mixing your devotion to golf with a vacation, then you will find out how to plan the perfect golf vacation in this article. This will then give you the potential to organize a family golf trip or a golf trip with your buddies.

Before you jump in the car or plane to start hitting golf balls in the sunshine of a foreign country or even a different state, the potential golf vacationer has to think about what the ideal golf trip will included so that you can plan the perfect golf vacation.

As with any vacation, a golf trip plan should include some key elements; estimated cost, how to pay, length of stay, extras and so on. The golfer should consider what family members and friends will do if they are not golfers. A good question to ask: Should we golf at the seashore, in the mountains, or on the links of Scotland?

Some basic planning will eliminate many small problems and can greatly improve the chances of a worry-free vacation. As you begin to plan the perfect golf vacation it may be best to write down some thoughts about an ideal golf trip, breaking the subject into a few areas to focus on. Here are some categories to get started with:

* Decide on a time of year for the trip (a few weeks / months in the future; a year in the future)

* Decide how many days and rounds of golf will be included in the trip (don’t overdo it!)

* Set a range of prices for the entire trip ($2000 to $3000, $4000 to $5000, for example)

* Decide on the number of people who will be in the group

* Decide who will go on the trip – just golfers, non-golfers etc.

* Get some golf trip information together from golf magazines, library, Web sites etc.

* If you have friends who have been on a golf vacation, ask them if they made their own plans, purchased a golf package vacation, used a travel agent, etc.

You could use your original plans to make all the travel, hotel, and golf scheduling by yourself. The following tips will help you make your own arrangements.

If you are planning to drive to your golf vacation destination, carrying your clubs in the trunk of the car or the back of the SUV solves most of the transportation problems. If this is your method of getting to your favorite golf site, take a few minutes to make sure you have all the clubs in the bag. It may sound strange, but it is certainly no fun to arrive for a few days of golf at a beautiful location only to find that your 8 iron is at home, because your son or daughter took it out of the bag for practice.

When making your own arrangements without using the help of a travel agency, you could contact different organizations in the area that you will be visiting. An example of this is that you can contact the Myrtle Beach group in South Carolina that specializes in golf vacations. You can do this with the golf courses in Arizona as the Phoenix area offers the same assistance, as do the many golf resorts in the state.

In this case, you select your favorite golf courses, then contact your selected accommodation, and ask for the Golf Director. They can book your lodging and tee times right there. This is a combination of making your own decisions while relying on the expertise and local knowledge of golf vacation specialists.

You may find yourself with a few challenges and extra work if you do the planning on your own, but you will take pleasure in the extra freedom and sense of success. You can set your sights high and then retreat to a more realistic level if your budget isn’t enough for a golf trip to Scotland, Portugal, or Hawaii.

Make sure you have lodging in place, and then plan to play courses within a reasonable distance. Minimum travel to and from golf courses is very important. In addition, you should make these arrangements as early as possible to give you and your friends the best opportunities available. If you wait too long, then decide to go to your original choice of destination anyway, you may end up with less than favorable rooms and less than favorable tee times. Some recommendations for getting the lodging set first:

* Instead of a hotel you could consider a rental house with enough room for everyone

* Try to have a separate bed for each person or couple

* Consider the driving time to and from the golf courses if you choose a rental home over hotel rooms on or near a golf course

* Consider early morning tee times if you want an additional 18 holes in the afternoon. Being close to the house makes 36 holes doable

* Plan for accommodation even earlier if you plan to play golf and watch a major tournament that is taking place in the area. Combining your trip with a PGA tournament adds some extra flare to a golf vacation.

You should have all the details sorted out by now, but don’t forget for the perfect golf vacation you need to know if you will be playing only one round per day, or if you are free to play as many rounds as you like. Lastly, you will need to comprehend what is and isn’t included in your golf package. By taking a few more minutes over the details you will eliminate the problems when you arrive at your golf destination.

Mick Euan Tait is the webmaster of Golf-Online-Tips where you will find Golf Tips for Beginners and Free Golf Tips to improve your game.

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January 10th, 2010 at 10:48 am

The Best Place To Buy Discount Golf Shoes Is Online

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More people are turning to the Internet to get the best prices for some of their shopping needs. Many golfers now buy golf shoes online because they want the want the best choice of discount golf shoes available. As the latest drivers can go for $400 or $500 and the latest four-piece golf balls for upwards of $40 the dozen, golfers are looking for a way to save with discount golf shoes.

Golfers that are looking for cheap golf shoes are definitely not looking for poor quality ones – they know that the best golf shoes of yesterday are the clearance golf shoes of today. Golf shoes are constantly changing, whether it be new designs or materials, so that the manufacturers can offer their discount golf shoes at prices less than half the price.

Buying golf shoes online makes a lot of sense if you know your exact size. Most manufacturers offer wide golf shoes and some even have extra wide golf shoes and narrow golf shoes. When looking for discount golf shoes I have seen a good choice for under $100, even from smaller sizes, size 4 1/2, up to larger sizes, size 16, as well as all the different widths from narrow to extra wide.

You don’t have to settle for less well known golf shoes when searching for cheap golf shoes. All of the following top brand golf shoes come in at under $100: Footjoy Dryjoys PODS, Adidas Tour 360 II, Puma Concorde GTX, Nike SP-7 TW Tour, ECCO Classic Crossfire Saddle, and Etonic G-SOK XCR Spikeless golf shoes. Not to mention Callaway, HI-Tec, and Bite golf shoes which you can also find for under $100.

You are not limited to only choosing boring styles when shopping for cheap golf shoes. You will find softspike golf shoes, spikeless golf shoes, casual and classic golf shoes, golf sandals, as well as all the womens golf shoes available. All these golf shoes can be found with some sort of discount, whether it is clearance, on sale, or closeout prices.

If you like Footjoy golf shoes, then you have another option for buying cheap golf shoes – Footjoy blems. A blem shoe is typically one that has a very minor blemish from the factory. Footjoy blems also consist of retail store returns and factory overruns. These blemishes do not affect the performance or the warranty of the shoe, in fact they are brand new shoes in their box.

If you want the latest in Footjoy golf shoes then Footjoy blems are a great way to go to save money. You will be able to find Footjoy Contour, Dryjoys Pro, Classics Tour, Reelfit, and GelFusion golf shoes with upwards of 50% discount. For those that can’t afford the $300 plus price tag of Footjoy Classics Tour, you can buy the blems Classics Tour for under $160.

Buying golf shoes online is a fantastic way to save money and also you will have more choice. As it is easy to shop around on the Internet, you will be able to find your favorite golf shoes with discounts of 60% or more. Some stores stock some discontinued styles that they sell with a final clearance tag, often at cost or below. When you buy discount golf shoes, with what you save, you will be able to buy a couple of dozen Callaway Tour ix or Titleist Pro V1x golf balls.

Before buying golf shoes online, check out Mick’s site where you will find information on where to buy Discount Golf Shoes as well as reviews of the Best Golf Shoes and reviews of other golf accessories.

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Online Golf Lessons – A Fast Golf Swing Can Ruin Your Game

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Do you have a fast looking swing or a slow golf swing? Many beginner golfers believe a fast swing will hit a ball a good distance. The swing maybe is fast, yet the ball does not go so far as a professional’s slow looking swing.

Why? Well, in this online golf lesson, I’m going to explain what occurs during a fast looking golfing swing and why you need to slow down your swing.

If you think about your body for a minute, you know that it moves much slower than your arms in actuality. So if your body can not turn so fast, how do you get a fast looking golf swing? You get a fast looking golf swing when you trying to hit the ball as hard as you can with only your arms. This implies that your arms are moving independently from your body.

What Happens to Your Shots When Your Arms Beat Your Body?

1st, you won’t make perfect contact with the sweet spot on the clubface because swinging with only your arms will steer you to manipulate the club-face as it swings thru impact.

second, the harder you try to swing, the tighter your wrists and arms will be thru impact. Looser arms extend more than tighter arms and tighter wrists release slower than looser wrists ( which enlarge the width of your swing arc ).

To slow down a fast looking golf swing, we first have to think logically about it. Tour pros have a slow looking swing and they drive the ball a good distance and you have a fast swing that hits the ball shorter.

Why do you Insist on Hitting the Ball Harder Than the Pros do?

Unfortunately, human instinct typically gets control of us when we are going to hit a golf ball. It is saying the harder you swing the further the ball will go. This does not let us recognize the reasoning behind swinging slower. Swinging slower feels like you have less power so you can not see how it’s possible for you to essentially hit the ball well and further by not using your arms.

You need to convince yourself that you can swing slower to hit the ball better. After you slow down, you will make better contact in the middle of the club face, widen your arc and release the club quicker. All of these things mount up to more distance with less effort.

Take This Online Golf Lesson to Take the Arms Out of the Swing

All you need to do is hold the club at waist high and feel your body swing the club head. As you swing, listen to the swishing sound the club-head is making as it swings through impact. Now, try and make the club swing quicker by shifting your body weight from the right leg to the left leg permitting your body to turn at the same time. If you let your arms swing overtly you may hear the club swish quicker as you increase the speed of your body.

As you go to hit the ball, you must relate the same new sense of using your body to hit your shot. This implies that you can’t think about hitting the ball. If you consider the moment of hitting the ball, it will speed up your arms again. You’ve got to now think about turning and shifting your body weight instead.

This will turn your body and let your arms to swing down because they are hooked up to one another. If you are feeling your swing getting fast again just stop, hold the club off the ground and do more practice swings feeling your body making the club swing. It takes some practice and concentration but when you slow your swing down you will not only gain a feeling of straightforward power but you’ll start to seem like a professional when you swing.

It really is possible to learn from Golf Lessons Online, just like you did from this lesson, hopefully. If you would like comprehensive online golf lessons, then check out the Golf Apprentice Program today – you will learn to master each area of the game quickly.

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January 7th, 2010 at 9:45 am

Magnificent Breckenridge for Golfers

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Have you played in a 27-hole golf course constructed according to Jack Nicklaus design? If you have, then it could only have been at the Breckenridge Golf Club. The Jack Nicklaus designed course opened in 1985 with 18 holes. Its successful operation made the town officials decide to expand the course with nine holes, which was named The Elks Nine. The expansion, constructed at a higher elevation than the first 18 holes made Breckenridge Golf Club more prestigious.

The Awards

The praises that Breckenridge Golf Club gets from many golfers are made formal by the recognitions it gets from the likes of Colorado Golfer which named the Nicklaus-designed course both the Best Mountain Course and the Toughest Mountain Course. Another confirmation came from Golf Digest which gave it 4-1/2 stars in its Places to Play guide while naming it among the nations top Upscale Places to Play.

Four of The Courses Unique Attributes:

The High-Altitude Game

What reasons give this course its edge other than its Jack Nicklaus design? There is always a stamp of superiority in Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses. But the Breckenridge Golf Club offers more than the prestige of its designer, such as playing at almost 10,000 feet over the sea level. At that elevation, lower pull of gravity and lower air resistance propel your ball higher and with more accuracy to the target spot than when you are at lower elevations. Golfers know what those conditions do to their scores.

Wonderful Golf Weather

Temperatures at higher elevations are much cooler compared to those at lower elevations. Golfers love cool temperatures because they dont sweat that much even if they stay long in the courses, walking from one hole to another hole. If its summer, the temperature is leaning towards the 70s range, sometimes 80 degrees but it seldom happens. During spring and fall, have your jacket on and you can stay in the golf course for hours.

Demanding Terrain

You wont really be proud of your game if it was too easy, would you? Jack Nicklaus, being the golf expert that he is, would expectedly design enough obstacles for the players to overcome.

The Backdrop

Possibly, the finest windfall of choosing to play golf in Breckenridge is the breathtaking vista that you see anywhere you turn. If you happen to be seeing Bear Nine, you are also viewing a historic spot as that was where the miners searching for gold in Breckenridge used to have their tent city. The golf course also presents a good view of natures beauty through the native grass and the wetlands as well as overviews of the Ten-Mile Range as well as the Breckenridge Ski Resort. In Beaver Nine, youll see the masses of rock piles that were left behind by the miners. The beaver ponds actually add to the difficulties of the nearby holes. Dont let the beavers add to your frustration, if you are. Look at the Buffalo Mountain and its beauty will ease out some of that frustration. The golfers at Elk Nine are privileged with the most extensive scenery that includes Breckenridges Ten-Mile Range, the lush greenery and a lake. The lake and the bushes raise the difficulty level of the course but at the same time offer their breathtaking beauty to the golfers.

Staying in a vacation home or a Breckenridge condo that is close to the golf course will allow you to maximize your time playing golf. A highly-rated golf course, surrounded with a wonderful vista, plus the perfect weather– there can be no other better place for a golf player.

Are you planning a Breckenridge vacation? Learn more about Summit County’s favorite town that Monique Mertrandes has called home since she was a young child, from other locals just like her.

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January 4th, 2010 at 6:12 am

Online Golf Lessons – A Fast Looking Golf Swing Can Mess Up Your Shot

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Do you have a fast looking swing or a slow golf swing? Many beginner golfers think that a fast swing will hit a ball a longer distance. The swing perhaps is fast, but the ball doesn’t go so far as a pro’s slow looking swing.

Why is this? In this online golf lesson, I’ll explain what occurs during a fast looking golfing swing and why you need to slow down your swing.

If you think about your body for a while, you know that it moves a lot slower than your arms in actuality. So if your body can not turn so fast, how do you get a fast looking golf swing? You get a fast looking golf swing when you try and hit the ball as hard as you can with just your arms. This implies that your arms are moving separately from your body.

What Occurs with Your Shots When Your Arms Beat Your Body?

1st, you won’t make perfect contact with the sweet spot on the clubface as swinging with your arms alone will steer you to manipulate the clubface as it swings through impact.

2nd, the harder you try to swing, the tighter your wrists and arms will be through impact. Tighter wrists release slower than looser wrists and looser arms extend more than tighter arms ( which enlarge the width of your swing arc ).

To decelerate a fast looking golfing swing, we first have to think rationally about it. Tour pros have a slow looking swing and they drive the ball a long way and you have a fast swing that hits the ball shorter.

Why do you Insist on Hitting the Ball Harder Than the Pros do?

Unfortunately, human instinct typically gets control of us when we’re going to hit a golf ball. It says the harder you swing the further the ball will go. This will not let us comprehend the reasoning behind swinging slower. Swinging slower makes you feel like you have less power so you can’t see how it’s possible for you to fundamentally hit the ball better and further by not using your arms.

You want to persuade yourself that you can swing slower to hit the ball convincingly. After you slow down, you will make better contact in the sweet spot of the clubface, widen your arc and release the club quicker. All of these things add up to more distance with less effort.

Take This Online Golf Lesson to Take Your Arms Out of the Swing

All you’ve got to do is hold the club waist height and feel your body swing the clubhead. As you swing, listen to the swishing sound the club-head is making as it swings through impact. Now, try and make the club swing faster by shifting your body weight from the right leg to the left leg allowing your body to turn at the same time. If you let your arms swing openly you’ll hear the club swish faster as you increase the speed of your body.

When you go to hit the ball, you must relate the same new feeling of using your body to hit your shot. This means that you can not think about hitting the ball. If you consider the moment of hitting the ball, it will speed up your arms again. You need to now think about turning and shifting your body weight.

This will turn your body and allow your arms to swing down because they are attached to each other. If you’re feeling your swing getting fast again just stop, hold the club off the ground and do more practice swings feeling your body making the club swing. It takes some practice and concentration but when you slow your swing down you won’t only gain a sense of easy power but you’ll start to seem like a pro when you swing the club.

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August 16th, 2009 at 5:24 am

Magnificent Breckenridge for Golfers

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Have you played in a 27-hole golf course constructed according to Jack Nicklaus design? If you have, then it could only have been at the Breckenridge Golf Club. The Jack Nicklaus designed course opened in 1985 with 18 holes. Its successful operation made the town officials decide to expand the course with nine holes, which was named The Elks Nine. The expansion, constructed at a higher elevation than the first 18 holes made Breckenridge Golf Club more prestigious.

The Awards

Breckenridge Golf Clubs prestigious reputation has been confirmed by the recognition it gets from top publications and organizations, both local and national. One local publication, the Colorado Golfer tagged Nicklaus course not only as the Best Mountain Course but also as the Toughest Mountain Course. Another recognition was from Golf Digest, which rated the course with 4-1/2 stars in its guide book Places to Play while including it in its list of the nations Upscale Places to Play.

Four of The Courses Unique Attributes:

The High-Altitude Game

So, what impresses the visitors about this golf course aside from its designer? Maybe you have played in a few other Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses but you should still visit the Breckenridge Golf Club for its unique features. For example, have you played at an elevation of over 9300 feet higher than sea level? There is less air resistance and gravity at that elevation, so your ball will be easier to control than when you are playing at lower altitudes. Playing at The Elk Nine is a good opportunity to set a new record for your game score.

Best Golf Weather

Temperatures at higher elevations are much cooler compared to those at lower elevations. Golfers love cool temperatures because they dont sweat that much even if they stay long in the courses, walking from one hole to another hole. If its summer, the temperature is leaning towards the 70s range, sometimes 80 degrees but it seldom happens. During spring and fall, have your jacket on and you can stay in the golf course for hours.

Difficult Terrain

Even the experts find the course a challenge (Since Jack Nicklaus is the designer, what do you expect?). There are four teeing points. Pick your course according to your level of skills- from the Easiest which include less obstacles to the Experts terrain which include more obstacles and difficult terrains.

The Vista

Probably, the best advantage of a golf player in Breckenridge is the fantastic panorama of the mountains. In addition, if you staring right there at Bear Nine, that is the location of the tent city that the gold miners put up while they were searching for the precious metal in Breckenridge. While walking from hole to hole, you can also view the beauty of the wetlands, the native plants plus the spectacular sight of Ten-Mile Range and the overview of the vast Breckenridge Ski Resort. If youre interested about history, Beaver Nine has loads of the rock pile that some miners left behind. You may notice that the beaver ponds are adding to the players frustration in some holes. However, whenever you find yourself in that situation, take time to enjoy the beauty of Buffalo Mountain and after sometime, your frustration has eased. The players at Elk Nine are very lucky to be facing the widest panorama of nature showing Breckenridges Ten-Mile Range as well as the greenery and lake that add to the courses difficulty level.

Breckenridge is no doubt a delight to its golfers. To maximize your time in the golf course, it will be very convenient for you if you book a Breckenridge condo or a vacation home nearby. The combination of comfortable weather in a top-ranked golf course plus a splendid view of nature at its best is where any golfer would wish to be.

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July 17th, 2009 at 4:04 am