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Alan L. Hammond
The publicity related to chemicals and their use on golf courses is mostly negative, particularly given the present popularity of the “green” movement. Chemicals are seen as destructive to people, animals and plants.
According to Dr. Christopher J. Borgert, a toxicologist with Applied Pharmacology and Toxicology Inc.
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Alan L. Hammond
Choosing the right golf clubs can be an immense undertaking. While it is always nice to have different options, the chances are a golfer will make the wrong selection. Since the selection of proper golf equipment is critical for a golfer’s success, Teresa Zamboni, the LPGA’s 2007 Teacher of
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By Alan L. Hammond
“First tee jitters” is a phrase that somewhat accurately describes the heightened anxiety perceived by a golfer when teeing up that first ball in a match. Those jitters aren’t limited to golf, as competitors in every sport deal with the same anxiety.
In fact, researchers with
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By Alan L. Hammond
Ever tried to make up for a bad tee-ball by hitting the green with a miracle shot from deep rough? Most everyone has. Many have also endured the sudden, intense wrist pain caused by an unnaturally hard and fast swing that catches too much grass and turf,
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By Alan L. Hammond
There are lots of people who refuse to consider golf as an athletic endeavor. They couldn’t be more wrong. Golfers who fail to realize they’re taking part in an athletic event risk a reduced performance level and a future riddled with injury. There is at least one
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By Alan L. Hammond
Strength and flexibility training has enormous benefits for the game of golf. In recent years, and in order to provide the ever more fitness minded golfer with what they need, many programs have begun tailoring themselves to golf. That trend toward golf-specific exercise programs has now
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By Alan L. Hammond
In the brutal conditions the 2008 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Greg Norman competed stroke-for-stroke with golfers twenty years his junior, even holding the 54-hole lead. Only golfers in top physical and mental shape could excel under conditions like those. At age 53, Norman relied on his
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By Alan L. Hammond
“Off-the-rack” golf clubs are tailored to a male golfer of average height and build. Great for a guy who weighs 175 to 185 pounds, and stands between 5' 10" and 6' tall. Most everyone else, whether 5' 7" or 6' 5", is forced to use those same
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By Alan L. Hammond
Active adults have made overhead sports like tennis, golf, swimming, and softball the sports with the most participation. In part because of so many adults playing the sports, and in part due to the nature of each sport, a host of shoulder injuries, from minor strains to
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Alan L. Hammond
It’s well known that the United States Golf Association (USGA) is going to ensure that their premier event remains one of, if not, the most difficult challenges a pro golfer will face. Scores for the four-day tournament typically hover around par, which is a far cry from
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By Alan L. Hammond
Adam Scott is undeniably one of the top talents in professional golf, but a recent review of the Official World Golf Rankings shows that he isn’t even close to the top-25, in fact, he’s number 40. As recently as last year, he was solidly in the top-five.
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By Alan L. Hammond
Tiger Woods came from behind to win Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament last weekend and it was great to watch. Not since Jack have fans known that when faced with a long putt or a green-side chip coming home, they could expect something special. Tiger Woods delivered
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Sergio Garcia has been struggling with his game these past few months for the oldest reason in the world: a broken heart.
Garcia, who was in Turnberry this week, confirmed that he'd split with Morgan-Leigh Norman, Greg Norman's daughter, in mid-March, which is when his game started to go into a tailspin.
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The consumption of caffeine prior to or during golf and athletic training has been the subject of great debate and confusion. Some experts seem to say it only hinders performance, while others say the opposite. A March 2007 study by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) sought to provide comprehensive information
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