The two piece golf ball is the traditional distance ball. This means that it is designed to travel. The two piece ball consists of the core and a cover and as a result of this design, the two piece balls travel the maximum distance no matter what the swing speed is. As a player, you will generally hear an audible click when you make contact with this ball when you hit it with your club. Because these balls get less sidespin they tend to fly straighter even if they are hit of the heel or toe. Two piece balls are generally cheaper than the multi layer balls.

The multi layer ball on the other hand is either a three piece or four piece ball and is made up of a core, a mantle, and then a cover. These are generally more expensive balls. They usually feel softer to hit and have a higher spin rate because of this softness. In the higher spinning balls, the mantle helps to transfer the energy to the core whereas in a lower spinning ball the mantle will help to reduce the spin off a player who chooses to use a driver or a longer club.

So how do you work out which ball will best suit and even improve your game? Firstly you need to determine what type of player you are or want to become. Players that are mostly concerned with getting more distance off the tee are better off opting for the two piece ball. Where as players who want more control in the ball should opt for the multi layer ball. The best way to decide between the two is to head to the gold range and hit a few buckets to get a feel for both types.

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Driving along the 17 mile drive from Carmel, looking out of the car window, avidly seeking my first peek of this magnificent course, passing some incredible properties, I cannot describe my excitement. We had booked a two night stay in the Lodge, with a 9.30 am tee time on the Monday. The Lodge itself is a luxurious place to stay; It has a small lobby which opens out into a lounge and terrace with unparalleled views of the 18th green and the sea beyond. Everything is quietly understated. We had an ocean view room, with open fire and double doors onto a balcony which looked straight out over the 18th green. Logs were neatly stacked outside the room and the fire all set and ready to go. And with that sea fog, the warm fire was very welcome. It might be 100 - 110 degrees inland, but on the coast it was more like 55-60 degrees.

Unfortunately, the sea fog obscured a lot of the view for much of our stay, but allowed tantalizing glimpses of the rugged coastline and the sparkling ocean. It in no way detracted from the golf, I hasten to say. It's an integral part of the Pebble Beach experience. My playing partners turned out to be a gentleman from New York, who had brought his 13 year old grandson to play here for three days, and also a gentleman from Illinois. I was once again reminded of the international nature of the game and the immediate connection which you have with total strangers, simply by sharing a passion for this splendid game. I cannot think of an easier way in which to meet such a wide range of people.

My own partner (who had booked this as a treat for me - lucky, lucky me) hasn't played golf for years and decided to caddy...except that's not allowed, so he drove the cart instead, and assures me he got an equal kick out of the experience as I did; And we're off to the driving range at Stanford later (the scene of Tiger's university time practice), seeing as he's now caught the golfing bug!

Back to Pebble Beach..the borrowed clubs were, needless to say, Callaway, graphite shafted and not far off new. The range was just up the road, easily accessible with the assistance of the courtesy bus and once there the golf balls were neatly lined up in baskets. It was great to get a few swings in and relax on the range, although the fog made it a bit difficult to see where the ball was going!! Still, if you cannot see the result, it's easy to assume that all the balls flew well!! (A positive mental approach is always best for your confidence!) And, joking apart, it does help you to hone in your kinesthetic awareness, and learn to feel better where the ball is going. That's always a plus in golf.

On the tee box, our starter had a few words to say - no mobiles, no mulligans, we were expected to take 4 hours 20 and to keep half a hole behind the group in front. The advice given was that the course is eminently playable...although the greens are all small and so not to go for the pin, just aim for the centre of the green...and to have fun. Sound advice.

I was aware of the amount of adrenalin coursing through my body due to sheer excitement, and wondered once again at the task professional players have in controlling this instinctive response whenever they play. It pays off to have as many mental skills as possible to draw upon, so as to stay calm and relaxed and focused. It also pays to have a plan of how you are going to tackle each and every hole, particularly so when the greens are as tight as these ones. You need to know your yardages and plan your ideal approach to the green and then play your tee shot accordingly.

It's no good just smashing your driver down the fairway and then seeing what you can do from there...that's not the way to play any course, let alone Pebble Beach. I can fully appreciate why Tiger spent a lot of time shooting into every green, practicing with every pin position, from every conceivable approach position, so as to produce the phenomenal result he did back in the 2000 US Open - 15 shots under his nearest rival.

Tiger showed us just how playable Pebble Beach is, so long as you use your mind as well as your body - thinking clearly and logically so as to employ the best course management, and then remaining calm and focused so as to execute that plan. Sounds easy, doesn't it? But that's the way good golf is played. Unless you use your mind well, all you will ever do is aim to hit the ball forwards and hope for a good result - sometimes you'll get lucky, sometimes you won't.

And this isn't the only difference between a professional and a good club golfer. A professional practices and practices and practices; every available moment is spent practicing. I'm not suggesting that all club golfers should do the same; simply that one cannot expect to play like a pro unless you undertake to practice as diligently and also to learn the mental skills which are equally essential. The mental skills, of course, take far less time to learn and to rehearse, and so this is the quickest, easiest and least time consuming way in which to foster consistency and, ultimately, to lower your handicap.

Those club golfers, who play for their scratch league team, or your area team, or such like, should all be emulating the professional golfer. If you are on a team, you owe it to your contemporaries to do your best. For the rest of us, it only matters to ourselves personally how we choose to approach the game. Whatever approach you want to take is the right one for you...but to play your best golf, learn from the preparation habits of a professional - practice different shots, learn the mental game...and don't forget to have fun; remember, golf is a game - enjoy it!

I certainly enjoyed Pebble Beach. I, like many other golfers, I'm sure, would play there every day, if only that were possible. Jack Nicklaus once said that if he only had one more round to play, he would choose to play it at Pebble Beach. The fairways are magnificent, the greens aren't too slow or too fast, the rough is fair, the bunkers are full of white powdered sand (I know - I spent a lot of time in them!), the holes are interesting and challenging, the views are great (even when seen through a haze of fog!), and there's nothing quite like playing this legendary course.

The US Open is back there again in 2010, and I for one will be getting tickets. I'm already looking forward to walking upon that hallowed ground once more. And, who knows, perhaps I'll get to play there again sometime?...and hopefully next time I'll retain my ball on the 18th...which I unfortunately hit rather too enthusiastically out of the bunker, over the green and off into the beautiful blue ocean! I wouldn't mind but I'd used that same ball all the way until that fateful moment; quite an achievement I felt. A dramatic end to my round, which only serves to fuel my resolve to play there again at the earliest opportunity.

Roseanna Leaton, specialist in golf hypnosis cds and hypnosis mp3 downloads.

With a degree in psychology and qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP and sports psychology, and a great passion for golf, Roseanna Leaton is one of the leading golf psychologists. You can get a free hypnosis download from http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com and view the GolferWithin golf hypnosis cds and hypnosis downloads.

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It’s a little hard to believe, but it’s already been nearly nine years since the Titleist Pro V1® golf ball made its official PGA Tour debut  at the 2000 Invensys Classic in Las Vegas.

The exact date was October 11, 2000, and it was the first week the new Titleist golf ball was available to Tour pros. As if on cue, longtime Titleist Tour pro Billy Andrade went on to win the tournament playing the Pro V1.

Titleist’s top-of-the-line golf ball franchise—both the Pro V1 and Pro V1x™—has been going strong ever since.

For example, more than 43 percent of the money in 2006 on-course golf ball sales was spent on these Titleist models.  Titleist has held its position as the best-selling ball since March 2001.

What’s New in 2009?

As a longtime best-seller, Titleist has not rested on its laurels. Each year the company has sought to make improvements to its Titleist golf ball franchise, and 2009 is no different. Following is a look at the newest versions of the highly popular Titleist models.

Titleist Pro V1

The Titleist Pro V1x™ has a three-piece multi-layer construction that’s designed to increase distance and improve cover durability and performance. According to Titleist, players will hit the new model farther—especially with the driver—and the ball will also take more of a beating.

It’s also billed as a ball that will help players score better, which makes perfect sense if it improves one’s game from tee to green. But, of course, golfers also must putt well to shoot lower scores.

Titleist Pro V1x

The Titleist Pro V1x™ has a four-piece dual core construction that’s designed to decrease spin and increase distance. This ball is also longer than its predecessor, according to Titleist, and more durable, too. The scoring performance is marked “similar” as compared to the previous version.

Everyone wants distance, and both Titleist models are the best ball choice for most amateur golfers, says Titleist, since they offer the combination of distance and short-game scoring performance.

Based on strong sales figures year after year, Titleist has a solid case. And, in general, the reviews are also pretty favorable.

Dave Koster, a reviewer at TheSandTrap.com, said he’s been playing Titleist golf balls since the latter days of the Balata and first generation of Professionals.

Koster called himself “a loyal customer” who has been tempted once or twice to switch to other manufacturers but not made the jump. He said the newest update to the 2009 Titleist Pro V1 will keep his business for the foreseeable future.

“The only switch I can really conceive of making at this point would be from the Pro V1x to the Pro V1,” Koster wrote.

Of course, despite their overwhelming popularity, not everyone is a diehard fan of these Titleist golf ball models. A sampling of other comments around the Web indicated some were not as impressed by Titleist’s performance claims and others balked at the price.

ProV1 & ProV1x- Preferred by Tour Players

These Titleist models are the most used golf balls on all the world’s major golf tours, including the PGA Tour, European Tour, Japanese Tour, LPGA Tour, Asian Tour and Nationwide Tour.

Following are just some of the world’s premier golfers who tee up with these Titleist golf balls:

Angel Cabrera

Chad Campbell

Ross Fisher

Padraig Harrington

J.B. Holmes

Zach Johnson

Robert Karlsson

Davis Love III

Hunter Mahan

Rory McIlroy

Geoff Ogilvy

Kenny Perry

Ian Poulter

Adam Scott
Steve Stricker

David Toms

Camilo Villegas

Mike Weir

Lee Westwood

So far in 2009, Titleist has racked up 76 worldwide golf ball wins.

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First, you need to know what makes up a set of clubs? Well there are four main parts to a set of clubs: Woods, Irons, Wedges, and a Putter. These days you also have the Hybrid Clubs. These are a cross between irons and woods. People who have trouble hitting their long irons, such as a 2 or 3 iron, tend to use these types of clubs instead. You are allowed up to 14 clubs in your bag and they can be in just about any combination you want. For example, in my bag I carry a Driver, a 4 wood, 3 thru 9 irons, pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge and a putter. This arrangement of clubs fits my game and the types of courses I usually play.

Next, what options are out there when buying a set of golf clubs? To start out with you can buy new or used. Used can be a money saver over new, but can also come with some inherent problems, such as, worn grips, cracked shafts and other problems. When you are buying a first set, these are not things you want to deal with. So, I would recommend going the new route.

Now that you have decided on purchasing new clubs, the next option is buying a complete set or putting one together. Putting a set together yourself will be the more expensive option over buying a complete set. Also, getting a complete set takes much of the hassle and intimidation out of the decision making process.

As a beginner, you should buy a complete starter set. This will usually include a Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 3 thru 9 irons, a pitching wedge and a putter. Some may even include a sand wedge and a golf bag. This is only 11 or 12 clubs you say! What else should I get? Don't worry about this now. As you improve then you can think about adding another wedge, a 2 iron or a hybrid of some sort. Until then you are just wasting your money. You would be better off spending your coin on some lessons and improving your swing. Remember, expensive clubs won't help you play any better. Why spend $300.00 on a Driver when you can spend less than that and get everything you need to play except golf balls in one package. A complete set is a great way to save some money in the beginning, since you're going to be spending enough cash replacing a lot of those lost golf balls.

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I’m not sure how much effort you normally put into choosing what you’re going to wear to the golf course, but I’m assuming that there must be a certain amount involved due to the fairly strict etiquette surrounding what one can and cannot wear on the course.  Recently I got to wondering whether spending a little bit more time deciding what to wear might actually give you some huge advantages and maybe even improve your game – these were my thoughts.

The Shiny Shirt Approach

If you are a shy person, easily put off by having lots of people watching you tee-off, consider bedecking yourself in attire similar to that of Ian Poulter in this picture.  As long as it is a sunny day (which I accept is unlikely), the reflection of the sun in your shirt will blind the surrounding spectators, meaning that they cannot possibly watch you while you play.  A perfect tip for the stage-shy, I’m sure you’ll agree!

The Ball Trousers Approach

This clothing-technique is essentially a cheat for those who find teeing-off a bit of a problem.  Maybe a good option for the employee that is so desperate to get in with the boss that they agree to play a few holes, despite having never held a golf club their life.  The idea is to take a pair of ridiculous golfing trousers, like those modelled here by Payne Stewart, then fill the voluminous interior with golf balls.
When it is your turn to tee-off, step forwards and simply hit the ball as hard as you possibly can – way out into the rough where nobody could possibly have seen it land.  Cover yourself with a muffled curse including either the word “splice” or “hook” and trot off after your lost ball, making a big show about stomping around in the rough grass.  Once you have reached a respectable position, a quick snap of sock elastic will secretly magic a new ball out of nowhere!  After that it’s just a few simple whacks onto the green...

In this way, beginners can take advantage of silly golfing fashion trends and use them to overcome the embarrassment of losing a ball every time they tee-off .  Consider branding all the balls with the same distinctive logo beforehand to remove any suspicion that you may have accidently found somebody else’s ball.  Maybe even accessorise with some binoculars; hit the ball as hard as you possibly can, whip out the binos and then make a big show of watching the flight of the ball before running after it shouting “I’ve got it, don’t worry, I’ve got it!”  You won’t look cool, but you will get through the experience with a far more respectable score.

The Distraction Technique

It’s a very cheap tactic for sure but, if you dress cleverly enough, you can actually distract your opponent into playing badly.  Sure it doesn’t make your score any better but, when winning is on the agenda, it doesn’t matter how badly you play – as long as you the other person plays worse.  So, we’re looking for distracting things; shiny things that catch the sunlight, flapping things that distract the eye and jangling things that interrupt concentration...in other words, it might be best to dress like a Morris Dancer. ?

There are many other classic golf clothing techniques that you can implement, including the old “long spikes in the golf shoes used to “accidently” step on opponent’s foot” move and “aerodynamic clothing” for the intense golfer.  The general rule though is to experiment within the boundaries of golf clothing etiquette.  

Confident and skilful golfers probably won’t benefit massively from this guide, but even they should take some extra time getting dressed before their round to ensure their golf clothes aren’t an embarrassment.  There are lots of stylish golf clothes out there, including personal favourite of mine Greg Norman golf clothing and Nike golf clothing; there is no excuse for wearing the same old outdated nonsense every time.

Even if none of these techniques are for you, at least you can now detect a player’s type by the way they dress; shiny clothes probably means they’re secretly shy; baggy trousers suggests that they’re a beginner; too many accessories for take in at one time may imply that the player feels like the underdog.  Maybe this could apply to life as well as the golf course...

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Improve Your Game Using Clever Golf Clothes

The background behind the technology of C Groove Yes Putters is that Harold worked out from many years of training and studying how the ball rolls when hit, that when putting, the ball skids first then rolls.  He realised if he could reduce skid and increase roll then the putt would be truer, and would continue on a straighter path, hopefully towards the pin.  His concentric circles were proven to do just the job when tested against other leading brands such as Ping, Taylor Made and Odyssey.

He has coached many top Golf Professionals including; Padraig Harrington, David Howell, Thomas Levet, Ian Woosnam, Darren Clarke, Robert Jan Derkson, Nick Faldo and Constantino Rocca to mention but a few.  Harold doesn’t just cater for the golfing stars, he also teaches at his Putting School of Excellence in Bristol, where you can enrol in One-To-One tuition or join a Putting Clinic group session.  His Yes putters are readily available to try but be warned, there are many styles to choose from.  All Yes putters are named after Ladies.  It no doubt started off as his closest family but now there are so many one can only assume he now names the Yes Putters after friends, colleagues and possibly even celebrities.

Top Five Yes Putters

1. Callie
2. Tracy
3. Marilyn
4. Victoria II
5. Tiffany

Yes Putters come in blade, mallet and also some with unconventional shaped heads, with 3 different lengths available and in right or left handed options.  Some of the Yes putter styles come in a pink ladies option. And some also come in a “belly putter” length which is popular with some golfers on and off the tour.

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What can you do? How can you brush up on your game of golf? The one most important, most vital thing all golfers can and should be doing is improving upon your mental skills. What do I mean by this?

You sit in your favorite chair, you feel nice and warm and peaceful, you close your eyes and relax; and as you relax you picture in your mind's eye a putting green, picturing the putting surface, its color, its contours, and the pin placement. You see the ball lying there, round and white, and you imagine yourself lining up the putt, assessing the distance, feeling the putter in your hands, taking your practice strokes and then stepping up to the ball, taking a final look at the hole and then you stroke the putt. You see the ball run smoothly along the line that you chose and at the perfect pace so that it just rolls over the lip and into the cup - fantastic! You just made a great putt and it feels great too.

Do you think you could carry out this very simple task? Do you think it would take much time or effort to visualize great putts in this way, just whenever you are cozy and comfortable at home? And would it make you feel good to see all those putts in?

There is an extra benefit. Not only does this type of visualization give you a great feeling, it's also creating MUSCLE MEMORY. Every time you VIVIDLY IMAGINE something your brain produces the SAME electrical activity as it does when you do that thing in practice, indicating that it is strengthening that neural pathway, thereby building your belief that your putts will roll in, creating an EXPECTATION that your putts will drop, making sure that you believe that you are a good putter.

You are also creating for yourself a great mental pre-putt routine, honing in your visualization skills, teaching yourself to "see the putt in"; And if there is one thing that is true in putting is that if you can't see the putt in, it won't go in, because golf balls do what YOU TELL THEM to do. Sixty seven percent of your brain is devoted to hand and eye skills - to hand-eye co-ordination - and your hands don't know what to do with the putter unless you can firstly see where you want the ball to go.

You can learn to visualize in this way easily and effortlessly, and you can practice putting in this way no matter where you are. I promise you that as you learn to see those putts in you'll be stroking closer to 29 or 30 putts a round instead of 36 and that's a seriously easy way of dropping your handicap.

"Your mind is a garden for your thoughts - if you plant flowers, you'll get flowers. If you plant potatoes, you'll get potatoes. If you plant nothing you'll get weeds" RICHARD WILKINS

There have been several well-documented studies worldwide, covering golfers of all abilities, which have shown that mental putting practice of this type is in actual fact MORE EFFECTIVE than actual practice. What can be simpler? You sit in your armchair, close your eyes and visualize putt after putt dropping into the hole. Practice, in this way, really does make perfect.

And this very simple mental skill can be used for every shot, not just putting. You can mentally rehearse the perfect tee shots, short shots, bunker shots, trouble shots...the list is endless. Three catch phrases to remember in your golfing game are:- "Where there's a will there's a way" "What the mind can perceive, the mind can believe and the mind can achieve" "Whatever you imagine you create". These three truths, which also relate to life in general, should become your golfing mantras.

"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are probably right" HENRY FORD

I've only scratched the surface here with regards to the mental preparation you could be doing during an enforced lay off from the game of golf. You'll see from my web-site just how many mental skills there are relating to playing golf well and in mastering this great game. Visualization is just one skill amongst many that a good golfer needs in their golf-bag. Golf hypnosis makes the learning of these mental skills very easy and has the added benefit of taking little time.

If you find it difficult to direct your own visualizations effectively, then you'll find listening to a relevant golf hypnosis download is an easy way of setting the ball rolling in the right direction, so to speak. The key is that you must visualize what you want to happen, not what you don't want to happen - remember, whatever you imagine you will create!

Roseanna Leaton, specialist in golf hypnosis cds and hypnosis mp3 downloads.

With a degree in psychology and qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP and sports psychology, Roseanna Leaton is one of the leading golf psychologists. You can get a free hypnosis download from http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com and view the golf hypnosis cds and hypnosis downloads.

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Party favors that you can give away include personal items such as key chains, pens, or cups. You can also give out favors in the form of cutlery that your golf buddies can use as eating implements. Your invitation, in itself, can also serve as a favor. You can use golf balls to write out your invitation and to also serve as your token of remembrance and thanks to your guests for coming. A sun visor can also be a wonderful favor for your guests.

On the other hand, golf favors are not just confined to those parties which are held as a picnic or as an outing. It can also be used on occasions such as a wedding, for instance. If the couple happens to have golf as a common interest, then guests have to be prepared for the likelihood of receiving a golf related favor. This will be a statement of their common passion for this type of sport which may also even be part of their bond with each other.

Objects that are used for playing golf can be given away as favors. It may also have an added value as some of your guests proceed to use it on the course. A tee matchbook is one of those things as is a ball marker. You can also go ahead and give out golf balls. Golf balls can come in pairs – a ‘he and she’ pairing of golf balls can be ideal for your friends who have partners of their own. You can also add personalized tags to these golf balls. You can also give them out in a variety of colors. Another object that falls under this category is the divot fixer.

You can also add photos to your golf party favors in order to leave a more memorable mark on the occasion. Of course, this may already be on the high end for some people but if you wish, you may find this service offered for an affordable price.

Party favors are not limited to memorabilia. You can also give your guests chocolate golf party favors. You could have chocolate or candy party favors for your guests to enjoy, one which kids will really enjoy.

One idea is to convert it into a charitable party favor. Instead of the usual material favors that you give out to your friends, you can go ahead and donate to a charitable organization. The help itself will be your favor and will go a long way towards helping other people.

Katie Washington is a writer for Favor Affair where you can browse favors for a golf party and other party favor ideas for all of life events.

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You and I could be standing at a junction and you see the traffic light is red and I see it to be green. It all depends upon the angle from which you are observing the lights. It depends on your perspective. You could, of course, choose to walk to the other side and view it from a different angle.

I would like you to take one minute now to carry out a simple task. Wherever you are at this moment in time, take one minute to look around you and notice, really notice, what around you is the colour blue. Notice as many things that you can that contain the color blue. Spend a full minute really noticing everything that is blue...and then read on.

Now, without looking around again, can you list what is the color red? This simple exercise should demonstrate what happens in everybody's mind ALL of the time. Our observations and the judgments which we make of "reality" are shaped and colored by what we are focusing on, by what we expect to see or happen. Thus our perceptions are not only shaped by the angle of observation but also by our expectation, our underlying beliefs – we see what we expect to see. This is true of everything in life, not just golf. But in golf the effect is so very noticeable!

As Kendal McWade, the genius behind Instinctive Golf, states "Golf balls always do what they are told". Now, if you are telling yourself that you are a bad putter, what are you telling the ball to do? Putting can so ably demonstrate the doubt and fear that holds us back in everyday life – emotions which can literally stop us in our tracks.

A child is not born with fear. We learn fear. Sometimes fear is a useful emotion and protects us from danger, but let's face it, a putt shouldn't be fearful. Even Tiger says that when he was a teenager he would hit the first putt so solidly that if it missed it might go five feet past the hole, and would simply rap it back into the hole without worry or fear...but that as he has got older he isn't quite as fearless. Fears can creep into even the strongest of minds...if you allow them to do so.

So how do we remove fear when it's not needed? How can we change state easily and quickly? Awareness is all important. Most of us are not really aware of the thoughts that are running through our minds. And yet your thoughts create your emotions and direct your actions (and the club and the ball). Let us try another exercise. Stop reading and spend the next minute just observing your thoughts. Notice just how many thoughts pass through your mind in one minute.

How many did you have? I bet there were quite a few. How many thoughts do you have in the very short time in which you swing a golf club? Or, more precicely, how many thoughts do you try to have whilst swinging the club? And how many thoughts run through your mind as you are setting up to the ball, be it for a tee shot or for a putt? Five, ten, fifteen?

Once you become aware of these myriad thoughts, it is easy to understand why the outcome of the shot can be unpredictable to say the least. All of those thoughts can be likened to ants running through your mind, each competing for your attention and focus, thereby taking your awareness away from what really matters - the ball and the target. These two things never change; or, at least, they shouldn't change, assuming you have taken the time to select an exact target.

So the question is "how do we stop these ant-like thoughts from crawling all over our minds?" Cast your mind back to when you were a child and the answer should come to you quite easily. Children's emotions change quick as a flash, crying one moment and laughing the next. They change state easily, quickly, INSTANTANEOUSLY; you and I were born with this ability; it's an instinctive part of us. When a child falls over and scrapes their knees, they cry, and what does the parent do? The adult offers a sweet, they DISTRACT their attention away from the knees that are hurting.

The easiest way in which to displace a negative thought (or a selection of negative thoughts which are competing for your attention) is to give your mind something clear and precise to do. Give your mind something meaningful, interesting and relevant to do, something that is fascinating.

Fear is a function of either the past or the future. Fear does not exist if you are focusing on the now. Think about that for a moment. What are you afraid of on the golf course? The putt not rolling in? That's in the future. The memory of the last shot sailing into the trees? That's in the past. Making a fool of yourself? That's in the future.

So when you are approaching a shot on the golf course, allow the "child" in you to surface - the part of you that's fascinated, curious, the part of you that's "in the now". I was playing with a friend the other day and when we reached the green and saw where my ball was I said something to the effect of "oh, wow! This is an interesting one!" My playing partner's response was "is that a new reframe for "Oh Hell?"!

Try it...and notice the effect. Because if you are "in the now" you will be aware of what you need to be aware of - the ball and the target. And if you are sizing up the situation with child-like wonder and fascination, you will be thinking "how can I get this in" or something to that effect, rather than being a puppet manipulated by A-N-Ts (Automatic Negative Thoughts).

Being "in the now" is a wonderful place to be. It allows you to be aware of what is really happening around you, to appreciate each moment for what it is. It allows you to notice when a rhododendron leaf glistens in the sunshine, or water sparkling as if thousands of stars are twinkling on its surface, and so on. It allows you to notice the feel of the fairway beneath your feet, the feel of the club in your hands, to notice the feel of your swing. (And wouldn't greater feel come in handy?) Being in the now allows you to enjoy the time between shots, remaining relaxed and peaceful; it allows you to fully enjoy the game of golf, AND the game of life. If you aren't in the now, you aren't really living.

Another wonderful thing about being in the now is that you reap the rewards immediately - literally in the now. So many people say that it is impossible to change without hard work and effort. What can be hard about noticing what's happening now? What can be hard when you are interested and curious and fascinated? When you are in the now, past beliefs cannot hold you back.

Are you ready to control your golfing destiny? Are you ready to make a commitment to yourself to play golf "in the now"? Are you willing to allow the natural instinct for wonder and fascination to come to the forefront of your mind? Are you ready to enjoy your golf and play better golf than ever before? Because you are the only person who can choose your thoughts. All you have to do is to choose to do so.

Roseanna Leaton, specialist in golf hypnosis cds and hypnosis mp3 downloads.

With a degree in psychology and qualifications in hypnotherapy, NLP and sports psychology, and a great passion for golf, Roseanna Leaton is one of the leading golf psychologists. You can get a free hypnosis download from http://www.RoseannaLeaton.com and view the GolferWithin golf hypnosis cds and hypnosis downloads.

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Making Golf Childs Play

Rocco was always straight. The all-titanium Big Bertha Diablo Driver adds significant distance without sacrificing accuracy. And you don’t have to play like a Tour Pro to benefit from the explosive power of the Big Bertha Diablo Series.

The new Callaway Golf series features two distance and accuracy-enhancing technologies. The first – Edge Technology – provides a high Moment of Inertia (MOI) and an optimized center of gravity (CG) location for Draw or Neutral models. In other words, Diablo gives you long, penetrating ball flight, along with your preferred shot shape. Edge Technology also helps you square the clubface at impact, even when you take a ferocious swing at the ball.

Another Diablo innovation – Hyperbolic Face Technology – increases ball speed across the entire face of the club. Translation? More distance, even on mis-hits.  These new advancements in Callaway Diablo clubs compliment the S2H2 design benefits that are synonymous in Callaway Golf technology: Shoot, Straight, Hollow, Hosel.

Rocco’s Big Bertha Diablo Hybrid

Like the driver, the Big Bertha Diablo Hybrid is a distance king. But it also can take an accuracy freak like Rocco Mediate to a whole new level. Not just accurate, but scary accurate.

The Big Bertha Diablo Hybrid is designed with a Dual Runner Sole that enables solid contact from a variety of lies and helps lower the leading edge to make the sweet spot more accessible for golfers of all skill levels. These clubs also leverage Callaway’s VFT Technology to increase ball speed, distance and forgiveness.

Rocco’s 2H model has a loft of 18?, but the Big Bertha Diablo Hybrid comes in a range of models and lofts to suit your preferences.

Phil’s ‘Best’ Fairway Wood: Big Bertha Diablo

“I’ve been using this Diablo fairway wood,” Phil Mickelson says in a Callaway video clip. “This is the best fairway wood I’ve ever hit. It’s easy to get up in the air and it flies straight.”

Whether hitting off a tee or the turf, the Big Bertha Diablo Fairway Woods enhance distance and accuracy for golfers of all skill levels, including, as evidenced above, PGA Tour star Phil Mickelson.  Phil plays the Big Bertha Diablo Fairway Wood 15N. So can you, or you can choose from a range of other models and lofts to suit your preferences.

These Callaway fairway woods feature the same technological innovations of the Big Bertha Diablo Driver, plus they come in Neutral and Draw head shapes to promote your preferred shot shape. They’re sure to take your golf game and confidence in long distance fairway shots to a new level.

LPGA Tour’s Morgan Pressel Depends on Diablo

An intense competitor, LPGA Tour player and major winner Morgan Pressel concedes nothing on the golf course. That competitive demeanor extends to the fairway woods and hybrids Morgan puts in her bag: the Big Bertha Diablo Fairway Woods and Big Bertha Diablo Hybrid.

At 5’5”, Morgan wants to reach for all the power a club can offer. The Big Bertha Diablo Series gives her that and more – pin-seeking accuracy.

Callaway Diablo Golf Balls and Bags

Yes, there’s a ball, too. The Big Bertha Diablo Golf Ball has lower driver spin and softer feel than most golf balls for increased accuracy off the tee and a better feel on every shot.

You can complete the ensemble with a Big Bertha Diablo Stand Bag or Big Bertha Diablo Tour Cart Bag, a limited edition tour pro bag and the same one that caddies carry for Callaway’s Tour Golf Professionals.

All in all, Callaway’s new Diablo series is full of innovative design and enhancements to improve the confidence, play and performance for golfers of all skill levels.

David is the owner of The World of Golf, a leading online golf retailer specializing in new golf clubs.

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Introducing the Callaway Big Bertha Diablo Series

Glad Dad or Grumpy Dad

Has your Dad responded to every Father’s Day gift you ever gave him, from the painted rock paperweight you made in first grade to the nose hair trimmer you bought last year, with an enthusiastic “I love it!”?  Or is your pop the type who opens the box, says “You shouldn’t have” and really means it?  Either way, a golf organizer is a practical and affordable father’s day present that any golfer Dad will be grateful to receive.

Neat Freak Dad or Scattered Dad

If your Dad is an “everything in its place” kind of guy, he’ll love the way golf organizers have space for his clubs, balls, shoes, towels and more!  A top selling golf organizer holds two golf bags and has five shelves for storage, all for under $100.

On the other hand, if your Dad keeps his golf balls loose in the glove compartment, one golf shoe on the backseat and the other who knows where, you can help him get it together with a Samsonite Golf Trunk Organizer.  This durable polyester and mesh case keeps Dad’s golf gear contained and dry. With room for 3 pairs of golf shoes, gloves, balls, a rain slicker – even cigars – Dad will spend less time looking for his gear and more time playing – the ultimate golf gift!

Dapper Dad or Shabby Dad

Unlike popular colors in golf shirts or even hot players, golf organizers never go out of style.  From wall-mounted golf bag stands that keep golf gear off the floor and out of the way, to a golf organizer with bench that allows Dad to change shoes and get ready for the game with ease, there is a golf organizer that’s the perfect fit for your Dad.

Steve Holan is the owner of Iznad Golf, a top online golf retailer.

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Golf Organizer – The Perfect Fathers Day Gift for Golfers