The Golf Hideout - All about golf and golfing! http://www.golfhideout.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:40:17 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.golfhideout.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.golfhideout.com The Golf Hideout - All about golf and golfing! http://www.golfhideout.com/Basics/A-Brief-History-Of-Golf.html When looking at a brief history of golf, it is useful to know that the origins of the game itself are not really that clear. Back in Roman times, the Romans played a game that somewhat resembled golf. In this game they used club shaped branches to strike a feather-stuffed ball. It is thought that the Dutch playing a similar game on their frozen canals about the 15th century and other cross-country variations were popular in France and Belgium around this time too. Content - Basics Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:13:08 +0100 http://www.golfhideout.com/Basics/Being-The-Best-Golf-Player-You-Can-Be.html Just like any other game, to be considered a good golf player goes beyond having an average score of below 80. While skill at playing the actual game is commendable, a holistic view is needed to achieve a well-rounded game. Content - Basics Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:06:16 +0100 http://www.golfhideout.com/Tips-and-Instruction/Golf-How-To-Power-That-Drive-Away.html Anyone who tells you, that he or she would not like to hit the golf ball further is either a liar, or Tiger Woods. Drive for show and putt for dough maybe sound advice, but if you ask the average weekend golfer whether they would like to putt like Brad Faxon, or regularly belt the ball like Tiger, most would opt for Tiger’s power off the tee. Content - Tips and Instruction Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:55:09 +0100 http://www.golfhideout.com/Basics/Better-Golf-Solutions-Start-With-One-Simple-Approach.html Better golf solutions is a mystery for the average golfer. Finding the magic bullet that's going to cure your game overnight isn't going to happen. In looking for better golf solutions, you've got to think about what's the main reason you're not making a sound, repeatable golf swing that generates power and accuracy? Content - Basics Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:46:36 +0100 http://www.golfhideout.com/Tips-and-Instruction/How-Your-Golf-Driver-Swing-Can-Have-More-Power.html A golf driver swing that is lacking in power has a couple of issues that need to be addressed. A golf driver swing is slightly different than your other clubs...but needs to have the same sequence of motion and body position at impact to produce more power and distance of the tee. Most golfers swing outside their physical capabilities resulting in lost yardage and accuracy. Content - Tips and Instruction Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:07:53 +0100