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Exercises to Make You a Better Golfer

  As in any sport, quality equipment is helpful in bettering your swing, stroke, etcetera, but what will really get your movements perfected is personal strength and flexibility. Instead of depending on your club to increase the distance and power … Continue reading

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10 Things to Consider When Bringing Your Kids to the Course

  1) You and Your Kid Aren’t the Only Ones on the Course Golf has been, and is still more or less, a mature adult sport and not everyone will be as thrilled as you are about bringing your kiddos to … Continue reading

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On Course Etiquette: It’s Everyone’s Responsibility

  Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America A famous college basketball coach once said that recruiting was like shaving — miss just one day and you look bad. It could be said that golf course management personnel, … Continue reading

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The Truth And Consequences Of Green Speed

Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Years ago, there was a man named Edward Stimpson who loved golf and craved to create more fairness in the game. To further his passion, he invented a device intended to … Continue reading

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Golf Tournaments Make Cents

  Fundraising in Central Oregon is key to bringing in funds, so that non-profit organizations can keep running and providing support to our community. Golf tournaments provide an enormous potential for raising funds with low overhead. On the most part, … Continue reading

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Golf Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive!

Playing golf in Bend, Oregon is such a great attraction.   Golf courses are of plenty in the Central Oregon region.  The toughest decisions are where to play, when to play, and of course, how much to pay.  Given such a … Continue reading

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Master Your Chipping Game: Techniques for Better Control

A strong short game is the key to lowering your scores, and mastering your chipping technique is a crucial part of that. As fun as the driving range is, your short shot can make or break your game. Whether you’re … Continue reading

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Nike Vapor Pro Combo Irons Review

  With the number of clubs out on the market this year that tout forgiveness to the amateur player who is still perfecting his game, Nike isn’t holding any punches when they rolled out the Vapor Pro Combo Irons. These … Continue reading

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Colorful Summer Golf Clothing of 2015

  No, it’s not just the regional influence of the University of Oregon football team. And it’s not your imagination, either, no matter that it might seem like a flashback from other University of Oregon days. Perhaps like never before … Continue reading

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Top 10 Drivers for 2015

  The weather is gorgeous and the golf season has finally arrived. It is time to get out on that green to practice your swing, challenge your friends to a game of golf and charm the clients during a business … Continue reading

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