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When we’re in a position of authority or expertise as coaches, teachers, parents, or administrators it becomes very easy to make judgments about the futures of people with whom we are helping. Heck, we’ve spent our life’s work studying our own particular area of performance, whether it’s hockey or physics, golf or English literature. And our tutorees are asking for our “expert” advice. The last thing we want to do is let them down. Being humane, kind-hearted souls who have chosen a “helping” profession, we want to protect our prodigies from harm, protect them from painful heartbreak. And we want to see them succeed.

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The game of golf has its origins on the eastern coast of Scotland where it was played in a rather haphazard manner with rudimentary equipment. May sound surprising to some but the earliest golf balls and clubs were fashioned out of wood. The earliest documented reference (AD1550) to golf is one in which John Daly plays with a wooden ball. The feather golf ball or ‘Featherie’ was introduced in 1618. Several pieces of stout leather were tightly stitched, leaving a small opening; the casing was then turned inside out. Boiled and softened feathers were subsequently tediously stuffed into the casing before the final stitches were made. This hard feather ball was hammered into roundness and finally coated with several

coats of paints. The quality of course, varied according to the skill of the craftsman. These so called featheries were priced beyond the pockets of the masses (often more costly than clubs), owing to the difficulty and time involved in making them. However, these balls were used for almost four centuries.

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The best golf putters are too often taken for granted by most golfers when asked which club they most prefer in their bag. Too many people put way too little importance on their putting, which can be a very costly mistake that greatly reflects on their scores. If you are serious about lowering your handicap, the best golf putters can make a considerable difference in doing so.

Some of the best golf putters include putters by Ping, Odyssey and Cleveland. A lot of golfers believe that there are no meaningful differences in the flat stick , but this couldn t be more wrong. The quality of a good putter can be affected by the

angle of the shaft relevant to the blade, the shape, the materials used and the center of gravity of the club. If you go to a golf shop, you can try different brands, and you will notice a big difference in the feel of the club.

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Contrary to popular belief, Tartan golf shirts are not a thing of the past. With the new trends in golf attire hitting the market at an alarming rate, many feel that it is the true passion of all golfers to remember where the roots of the game from. Many of the big name brands such as Nike, and Cleveland still carry Tartan golf attire in their lineup.

This is not to say that Tartan is for everyone, it takes a certain conscientious soul to don the fashions of the past in today s game. There is no mistaking the certain charm and regal appeal, that an Tartan golf shirt had on the course back in the early 1800 s

and 1900 s. Tartan was believed to be the top choice of golfers with a finely pressed pair of slacks or Knickers.

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