Golfers of all ability levels will often say they take pleasure in hitting a round early in the morning, before going out to the office or starting their leisurely weekends. Simultaneously, some of the greatest golf courses are in cold weather regions where it’s imperative to bundle up while playing on the course. When the greens are still moist and the air is crisp, golfers can stay focused and play their best rounds. In order to play their best, golfers have to be prepared with appropriate attire to stay warm while they play. Here are five ways to stay warm on the course.

1. If the early morning golf game is forecasted to be exceptionally windy, put on layers of clothing to avoid the cold. Thermal shirts are appropriate and keep the body temperate and comfortable. Thermal underwear can also be worn when playing a game with windy conditions. These are affordable and can be layered under any outfit.
2. One of the most straightforward ways to stay warm is to keep hands and fingers snug with golf gloves. Look for styles that are made of high quality components to endure all types of weather and also feature leather grips to improve golf swings. Some popular retailers include Wilson, Nike and Adidas.
3. Feet should be another concern when trying to keep warm. Search for extreme sports socks that retain the heat and insulate while providing the best possible comfort to the foot and heel.
4. While some golfers feel more at ease in a skirt or shorts, ladies golf pants are more fitting when playing in colder weather. Look for pants that are made of fleece, thick cotton or windbreaker materials to stay warm.
5. Golf jackets are another important piece of clothing to have while playing early morning golf. Shop for jackets to throw on during the game or look for more fashion forward designs to add some character to the game. Tracey Lynn Golf is a popular women’s clothing designer that keeps function and fashion in the forefront. Her jackets are constructed with wicking fabrics and UV protection, making jackets extremely comfortable and easy to take care of.

Ryan Frank is an avid writer and blogger living in San Diego, CA.

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There are many of us who are addicted to this magnificent game. It seems that golf is a game which you either love or hate. Golf elicits an extreme reaction from almost everyone who tries to play it. Perhaps this is because golf is not an easy game; in fact, golf is probably THE most difficult game you can tackle.

For the sake of those who do not agree that golf is so difficult, let us take a little look at the extent to which golf poses the human mind and body a challenge. What other sport do you play with such a long club, such a small ball and such a large playing arena? It would make sense that the longer the racket or club the more room for error in its application, would it not? And the smaller the ball is, the most difficult it is to hit with accuracy? And the further away the target, the more room for error in one's aim?

If that doesn't convince you as to how difficult golf is, let us look at other elements which have a major impact upon this game. The condition of the golf course varies in terms of type of grass, length of grass, whether its damp or dry, sand or grass, and so on. An individual golf course changes from one hour to the next, one hole to the next, and then each golf course is entirely different from another as well. The weather has a major impact. There are also different games within the game of golf - match play or medal, and so on.

Then of course, there is the length of time it takes to play golf - one has to focus for this length of time. And to top it all off, because you have time to think between shots there is a lot of time in which to "mess with your mind" and subsequently make a corresponding "mess" of your shot! It's a lot easier on your mind to play a more reactive sport!

Golf is a very, very difficult and demanding game, but this is its attraction, this is what causes golfers to become totally addicted...either that or you absolutely loathe the game of golf. Golf is an extreme sport in that it does provoke these extreme reactions on account of its challenges. Everyone who is learning this game and just beginning to play golf can identify with the pure sense of JOY experienced when that one shot sails into the air and the ball lands exactly where you wanted it to be. The feeling of "I CAN play golf", "I CAN do this" is like nothing else - it is totally orgasmic. And a mental note is made immediately to get lessons, to practice and to play more often.

You can hit 100 or more shots in those first few rounds of golf, and perhaps only one or two shots elicit this orgasmic reaction, but that is enough. You can spend four hours on the course, and the shot you remember is that one and only perfect one; you play it over and over in your mind and it motivates you to keep on going, to rise up to the challenge of playing golf.

What is funny is that when you get more to grips with the game, and are a pretty good golfer, it tends to be the bad shots which you replay in your mind. This is another challenge to be overcome. 90% of good golf is played in your mind and so you need to train your mind to play good golf. Your very personality is seen and expressed in your game; golf can teach you a lot about yourself that you may not have previously realized. Golf challenges you to grow as a person, and I think this is what I love most of all about golf.

To play golf well you have to master both physical technique and your own patterns of thinking. Golf hypnosis is an amazingly effective way in which you can train your mind to play well, and overcome the many obstacles which your own mind would otherwise create. Whatever level you are at in your game of golf, however good you are at golf, more challenges constantly appear. Once again, this is the cause of the golfing addiction which so many of us are familiar with.

I played yesterday at the Palo Alto Hills Country Club and it reminded me (as every round I play does) of what I love about golf. I love the fact that I'm out of doors, in the fresh air, in the sunshine - it makes me feel as free and relaxed as a bird. I love the beauty of every golf course I have ever seen, the greenery, the flowers, the contours - the contact with nature is grounding, balancing and it helps your spirits to soar. I love the golfing etiquette; how polite and friendly golfers are to their fellow players. I love the company of fellow players, the stroll and chatter. I love the fact that your game doesn't affect another's game - you're playing the course as opposed to the person and so golfers of every ability can play happily together. I love the exercise. And then, of course, there's the challenge of each and every shot...

You might find your ball in an "interesting" position in a sand trap, or find that you have to stand one foot in and one foot out to enable contact with the ball. You may have to work out how to de-loft your club and hit a half shot between tree trunks and beneath overhanging branches. ANYTHING might happen out there on the course. Golf is unpredictable, it is a constant and perpetual challenge and it is great fun. I LOVE this game.

Roseanna Leaton, specialist in golf hypnosis and author of the GolferWithin mental skills tool-kit golf mind training system for golfers who love the challenge of this great game!

 

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 downloads.

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Are nike good golf clubs?

I just odered me a complete set of all nike clubs and a nike bag are nikes good? I got a nike ignite putter, nike SQ sumo squared hybrid, nike slingshot 4D irons, Nike SQ sumo squared 5900 driver, and a nike xtreme sport stand bag. Good choice or not?

I've been using a Nike driver for quite a while. I love it. I seldom miss a fairway, and at 68-years of age, pretty good distance.

I'm a bit from the old school - that you have to like the look and feel of a club to play it well.

Are they good clubs. I believe they are. In fact, clubs today are far better than they were 50-years ago (in my opinion). The 'brands' almost all make very good clubs today. A lot of the knock-off are pure junk!

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Golf Classic to Benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

                                                                                                           

DATELINE:  MARSHFIELD, PEMBROKE AND PLYMOUTH, MA… BuyTheCase.net, an online retailer based in Pembroke, is sponsoring a charity golf event to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, which is a 1,000 member strong non-profit organization that provides the area’s youth with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment.

                                                         

BuyTheCase.net’s 3rd Annual Golf Classic for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will be held on Friday, June 27, 2008 at Crosswinds Golf Course, 424 Long Pond Road, Plymouth.  Registration is on a first come, first served basis.  The format is four person scramble.  At 12 p.m. lunch will be served and registration will begin.  A practice green and the driving range will be open.  Play begins at 1 p.m.

 

Any registered player who hits a Hole-in-One will win a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu from McLaughlin Chevrolet.  Hole sponsors include: EMS Academy; East Bay Grill; Sundance Homes; Haddad’s Ocean Café; Ninety Nine Restaurant; Bridgewaye; BH Plus A AutomaTech; Steve and Wendi Monahan; Brockton Plastics; South Shore Savings Bank; Damon, Topham & Company, LLC; George Washington Toma and Xtreme Carpet Cleaning.  Eastern Bank is the “Closest to the Pin” sponsor and Staples is the “Long Drive Sponsor”.

 

A cocktail hour and silent auction will be held at 5 p.m. and dinner will be held at 6 p.m., followed by special prizes and a raffle.  Dinner is sponsored by Roche Bros.  Silent auction and raffle sponsors include New England Patriots; Boston Red Sox; Boston Bruins; East Bay Grille; South Shore Dinner Club; Buythecase.net; Briteway Car Wash / Verc.Enterprises; Spatique; Marshfield Country Club; John and Linda Bodenmann; Steve Driscoll; ACE Equipment; Reebok; Xrtreme Carpet Cleaning and DJ Sullivan Collision. 

 

Additional hole sponsors and raffle/auction sponsors are needed. Volunteers for the event are needed to help with check-in and Par-3 holes as well as with the raffle and auction at the end of the night.

 

To register for the event, visit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield at www.marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com.

 

To become a sponsor or volunteer at the event, contact Greg Jackson at the Boys and Girls Club (781) 834-2582.

 

 

The cost to participate in the 3rd Annual Golf Classic is $600 per foursome; $300 for two players or $150 for an individual spot.  Golf cart, 18 holes of Championship golf, use of the driving range, boxed lunch and full dinner is included in the cost.

 

“For the third year in a row, Jack Griffin of BuyTheCase.Net has stepped up to sponsor a Golf Classic, which has turned out to be one of the largest fundraising events for the Boys and Girls Club.  We’re very grateful for Jack’s continued support and that of Roche Bros. for donating the food and Staples for their corporate sponsorship,” noted Greg Jackson, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.

 

 

BuyTheCase.net

Since 2004, BuyTheCase.net has been providing warehouse savings to consumers and businesses buying that bulk through their website.  The company offers the convenience of case-sized quantities of product and delivers to households, businesses, government agencies, community groups, as well as US diplomatic and military personnel living abroad.  For more information, visit their website at BuyTheCase.net.

 

About Crosswinds Golf Club

Crosswinds Golf Club, located at 424 Long Pond Road in Plymouth, was designed by the award winning Hurdzan/Fry team and is one of the newest Championship daily fee courses in Plymouth.  For more information about Crosswinds Golf Club, visit their website at golfcrosswinds.com.

 

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town.  The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas:  Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology.  These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

 

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals.  Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

 

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at www.MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA  02050.

 

 

 

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BNT V8s: Darryn Henderson Manfeild Park summary
Round 5 of the BNT V8s Championship at Manfeild in Feilding this weekend served up another mixture of speed and drama for Wellington driver Darryn Henderson.

Weekend Getaway in the Gorge – Portland, Oregon by Marilyn Schwader (c) 2009 Portland Urban Pages

Slicing a wide swath through basalt columns, the Columbia River has carved one of the most beautiful scenic destinations in the world. Starting just east of Portland, Oregon, extending for approximately 50 miles, the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area provides an array of wonders, from waterfalls to stunning vistas, from hiking trails, mountain biking, fishing, and world-class windsurfing to hot spring spas, golfing, antique shopping and art galleries. Protected as a national treasure, development has been limited, leaving a legacy for generations to enjoy. Here are just a few of the many wondrous adventures you can find in the Gorgeous Gorge.

Carson Hot Springs

Whether you have just finished hiking the foothills of Mt. Adams, fishing the Klickitat River, or antique shopping in White Salmon, a fun way to end the day is a stop at the Carson Mineral Hot Springs Spa & Golf Resort just outside of Carson, Washington. A scenic hour’s drive from Portland, OR and 45 minutes from Vancouver, WA, these hot springs are a mix of rustic and sparkling new accommodations.

Built in 1892, the original bathhouse is still in use, adjacent to the St. Martin Hotel, built in 1901, where you check in. After soaking in claw-footed bathtubs in mineral water piped directly from the springs, an assistant will wrap you in a cocoon of blankets, purifying and energizing your body as you rest for 20 minutes. Massages are also available with nurturing therapists.

The Hot Springs Rooms are a blend of old tradition and modern look, with no televisions or phones to disturb your rest. The tradition at the spa is to “unplug for awhile.â€

If golf is your game, take in a round on the dramatic 18-hole course with panoramic scenes of the Columbia Gorge. The course plays over sixty-five hundred yards and is a par 71.

For more information about the resort and golf course, visit www.carsonhotspringsresort.com

Golf

Skamania Lodge Golf Course

Skamania Lodge offers a challenging 18-hole, par-70 golf course with breathtaking views and tranquil greens. The services include a driving range, practice bunker, chipping and putting greens. Nestled on 175 wooded acres, the course also features a golf shop, cart rentals, and PGA Professionals to help you with your game.

Golf packages are available, as well as a golf school with professional instruction for all levels of golfing experience. Starting in March, the lodge hosts several golf tournaments throughout the spring and summer, including scrambles and charity events. Annual and corporate passes are also available.

For family outings, Skamania Lodge Golf Course offers a “Bigfoot Family Golf Program†for Sunday and Tuesday evenings from June through September.

For more information, visit www.skamania.com/portland-oregon-golf.php

Beacon Rock Golf Course

Play the Rock! Is the Beacon Rock Golf Course motto. Built with time, energy, and supplies donated by residents who desired a place to play locally, this 18-hole course offers excellent playing conditions in a beautiful setting just east of Beacon Rock State Park on the Washington side of the Columbia River, five miles west of The Bridge of the Gods.

Emphasizing a community feeling, Beacon Rock offers weekly specials that cover the gamut of golf enthusiasts, including packages for juniors, seniors, men, and women. During the off-season, they offer a winter pass for unlimited golf from November through February.

Beacon Rock’s Ye Olde Golf Shoppe Grill, serves natural, organic, and local ingredients in their burgers, hot dogs, salads, and breakfasts. The hours mirror the clubhouse hours.

For more information, visit www.beaconrockgolf.com

Hood River: Hiking/Mountain biking

Eagle Creek Hike

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area is known for its high concentration of waterfalls, which makes the dramatic scenery even more compelling for hikers. From temperate rainforests to cascading rivers, there is everything from day hikes to multi-day backpacking. When completed, the Columbia Gorge Trail will stretch for more than 35 miles through the length of the Gorge. Trail planners envision a trail from Portland to the Hood River.

For day hikes, the Eagle Creek trail is a popular 13-mile hike visiting more waterfalls (half dozen) than any other trail in the Gorge. To maintain an easy grade, engineers created ledges blasted out of sheer cliffs. Open all year, the moderate, 4.2-mile trail will take you over a spectacular gorge to one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world, the 30-foot Punchbowl Falls. If you’re up for more, the hike to Tunnel Falls is a difficult, 12-mile hike with 1,200 feet of elevation gain (you are in the Gorge, after all!). Be warned, no dogs are allowed, and hikers will be fined if caught with their animals. This is a dangerous trail from four-leggeds.

Read more about this trail and get directions at www.oregon.com/hiking/eaglecreek.cfm

Ruckel Ridge Loop Hike

Looking for a more rugged trail to tackle? Try Ruckel Ridge, a primitive trail that climbs four miles in 3750 feet before descending in an eight-mile loop. Beginning hikers and out-of-shape be warned; this is not for the faint-of-heart. It’s also advised to not bring dogs. Widely recognized as the most treacherous day-hike in the Gorge, you will need good boots, solid route-finding skills, and strong legs. Dry weather is also a must. Like to hike alone? Try another trail. It’s highly recommended that soloists find someone to hike with on this trail.

If you are in reasonable shape, the initial ascent is not bad, just a series of hand-over-hand obstacles at an even pace. Where you will be tested is on the final 1,000-foot ascent to the Benson Plateau and then the descent. The nine-mile loop requires an early start. Plan ahead, as the trailhead is not easy to find. For more information on locating this challenging hike, go to

www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Ruckel_Ridge_Loop_Hike

Post Canyon/Seven Streams Mountain Biking

For a demanding climb, there’s nothing like mountain biking in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Known for the xtreme sports in the area because of the rugged conditions, enthusiasts will find this trail is a grab bag of conditions and difficulties. The trip is 12 miles in distance with over half in gravel and dirt roads, the rest single-track. While the roads are usually in fair condition, there are some areas with large loose rocks. The route has two loops and two out and backs. This is a fun area with multiple riding possibilities. For directions and specifics, visit www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=851

Three Corner Rock

On the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area you’ll find a favorite local ride in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. The ride starts on a rough gravel road, steep and uneventful. However, once you hit the singletrack trail, the ride gets interesting. The trail descends rapidly, with some intense hill climbing bursts through a forest until you reach Stebbins Creek. Switchbacks abound, so you’ll be testing your quads and cranking your pedals. Total distance is 7.4 miles of singletrack with 9.5 miles of rough gravel road. For location instructions and accommodations, visit www.mountainzone.com/mountains/detail.asp?fid=3893456

Fishing

One of Washington’s longest free flowing rivers, the Klickitat River, located in Southeastern Washington, flows 100 miles from its source to the Columbia River. With tributaries flowing off the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Adams, this river is renowned for its steelhead and salmon fishing. The deep basalt canyon walls of the river gorge and a beautiful landscape of trees on ridges of rolling hills create a unique environment for fly fishing. A mile upstream from the community of Lyle, the river narrows into a chute where salmon and steelhead fight to journey upriver to spawn each fall.

Native Americans still dip net for these elusive fish from scaffolds built hundreds of years ago. You’ll find Chinook Salmon (King), Silver Salmon (Coho), and the Pacific Northwest Steelhead. Both hatchery and wild Steelhead return each year. This river is nature at its best. For more information, visit www.klickitatriver.com

Romantic Getaway

Carson Ridge

Looking for a private accommodation that offers a treat for the senses, a place to relax in your own private cabin, with spectacular mountain views, a sanctuary of peaceful surroundings, and just 45 minutes from Portland, Oregon? Carson Ridge Private Luxury Cabins offer all of that and more. Located in Carson, Washington, near Carson Hot Springs, these restful lodgings are the perfect base for exploring Hood River, Mount St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and the many waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

The Carson Ridge cabins provide a luxurious stay in a rustic setting. Sit in your porch swing and read your book, or sip champagne in front of a roaring fire. A spa tub will soothe your tired muscles, or have an in-room massage to knead those knots out of your body.

In addition to the cabins, the grounds encompass 3 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking the views of the mountains and ridges surrounding the foothills of Mt. Adams. Special romance packages are available. Featured in The Best Places to Kiss and Best Places Northwest. For more information, visit www.carsonridgecabins.com

Vacation/Resort

Skamania Lodge

Skamania is the Chinook Indian word for “swift waterâ€, which describes the many waterfalls near this magnificent mountain resort located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Just 45 miles east of Portland, Oregon on the Washington side of the Columbia River, the resort offers 254 guest rooms, 22,000 square feet of conference and event space, and an 18-hole par 70 golf course.

Built in 1993 in a public-private partnership involving The Columbia River Gorge Commission, the USDA Forest Service, Skamania County, and Grayco Resources, Inc., the lodge was designed with the great lodges of the early 1900’s in mind. Rustic, yet with modern features, the lodge was built with large timber over 100 years old recycled from the BumbleBee cannery in Astoria, Oregon, native stone, and Montana slate to compliment the rock fireplace.

Guestrooms have been newly remodeled with flat-panel televisions, ergonomic desk chairs, and wi-fi & data ports. In-room dining service is available.

This article was written by Marilyn Schwader and published by Portland Urban Pages; an easy-to-use city guide filled with best-of lists, hidden city gems, what to do and where to go in the Portland Oregon metro area.

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