EFT for Better Golf: Part 3 - Tapping It All Together

So did you try the tapping with EFT for better golf after reading Part 2? Hopefully you did it in private or at least told any onlookers what you were up to. If you didn't, don't blame me!

Moving on quickly, let's continue with the other parts of the EFT Sequence and quickly fill out the rest of the Basic Recipe. Then we can start putting EFT to use help you to improve your golf.

The Setup

Step 1 of the Basic Recipe is The Setup. That's where we identify the problem or issue we want to work on and kick start the whole process. Before you start the setup, you identify the particular problem or issue that you want to work on and express it as a short phrase or complaint. It's best to focus down to a specific issue here - just choosing "my golf sucks" is a bit too generalised. Typical examples might be my "shanking problem" or my "fear of the water on the 6th hole" The more specific you are the more likely you are to get quick and effective results.

So now you've got your problem statement, you then need to do something very strange again. You have to find your Sore Spot - sounds painful. It's on the left hand side of your chest midway between the crease of your armpit and the front-centre of your chest. Find the exact point by and pressing firmly, without damaging yourself, while moving your finger around the area until you find a slight hollow and say ouch - that's the sore spot.

Assuming you were focussing on "this shanking problem" start continuously rubbing your Sore Spot while saying the following sentence out loud three times,

"Even though I have this shanking problem, I deeply and completely accept myself."

Now I know that sounds odd, but it works and I just know your golf is worth the embarrassment. Just substitute your own problem for "this shanking problem" and you have your own Setup Statement. Now summarise that down into a simple reminder phrase like "shanking", "fear of the water" or just simply "this problem". You'll use this phrase again in the Sequence.

If you find the Sore Spot too sore for this, then say your Setup Statement out loud three times while continuously tapping on the Karate Point on your hand.

The 9 Gamut Procedure

Now if that sounds really weird, it is. It makes all the other weird stuff sound perfectly normal. This is as a bizarre cross-brain stimulation exercise and for those of you familiar with NLP it also serves to break state.

First time you do this, you'll obviously need to find the Gamut Point. It's a little hollow on the back of either hand about ½ to ¾ inch down towards your wrist from the midpoint between the knuckles at the base of your ring and little fingers.

Now you've found your Gamut Point, here's the procedure - I did say it was weird, didn't I?

Do the following 9 actions while continuously tapping your gamut point

1. Eyes fully closed

2. Eyes fully open

3. Eyes look hard down to your right - keeping your head still

4. Eyes look hard down to your left - keeping your head still

5. Roll your eyes round in a full circle

6. Roll your eyes round in the opposite direction

7. Hum 5 seconds of a "silly" song - I use "Happy Birthday"

8. Count out loud from 1 to 5

9. Hum 5 seconds of a "silly" song again.

Tapping it all together - The Basic Recipe

Now that you've got all the steps, you're ready to use EFT on a golf problem or issue. Here's a reminder of the Basic Recipe using "this shanking problem."

1. The Setup

a. Identify your key phrase - "this shanking problem"

b. Start rubbing your sore spot (or tapping on your Karate Point)

c. Repeat your setup statement 3 times

i. "Even though I have this shanking problem, I deeply & completely accept myself"

ii. "Even though I have this shanking problem, I deeply & completely accept myself"

iii. "Even though I have this shanking problem, I deeply & completely accept myself "

d. Stop rubbing

2. SUDS Score - Assess the severity of your feeling about the problem on a scale of 1 to 10 - the SUDS score - where 1 is no problem and 10 is the most extreme problem.

3. The Sequence

a. Tap about seven times on each of the 12 tapping points in turn. I outlined these yesterday in EFT for Better Golf: Part 2.

b. Repeat the Setup Reminder out loud as you tap on each point - "shanking ".

4. The 9 Gamut Procedure

a. Tap continuously on your Gamut Point during this procedure

b. Carry out the nine actions listed above.

5. Repeat The Sequence above

6. SUDS Score - Assess the severity of your feeling about the problem now using the SUDS scale and note any change. If it's gone down, you are really getting somewhere.

So that's the complete Basic Process and it takes a lot longer for me to describe it than for you to do it- I reckon about 3-5 minutes

If you'd like to reduce your SUDS level even further, just repeat the Basic Recipe later using a different Setup Statement. This time say "Even though I still have some of this shanking problem, I completely and utterly accept myself." You could also change the Setup Reminder to "still shanking" or "this remaining shanking problem."

Finally - you could say at last!

Remember to use your own Setup Statement as you don't want to think about my shanking problem! And remember there's a good diagram of all this at to look at Gwenn Bonnell's wonderfully named website http://www.tapintoheaven.com/2eft/eftcharten.shtml

If you want the fully detailed explanation of the process with diagrams of the tapping points, you can download the free 80-page official EFT Manual free at Gary Craig's website - http://www.emofree.com/downloadeftmanual.asp.

So that's all about EFT, apart from some examples of people using EFT for Better Golf that I'll be describing in the Part 4 the final instalment

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To Increase The Power In Your Golf Swing, Be A Tree!

Copyright (c) 2009 Scott Cole



Proper balance is probably the most overlooked key to a powerful golf swing. Although most instructors teach their students about good balance, the student can take this concept a step further through the study of the martial arts.



I trained for eight years in the martial art of Pai Lum Kung Fu, and proper balance was stressed throughout my training, from my days as a beginner student, and even beyond when I attained 1st Degree Black Belt. However, in our training, we focused on every possible detail regarding balance, from the feet, to proper stance width, posture and center of gravity. These are all important keys to developing power in our Kung Fu techniques, and they are important keys to helping golfers develop more power in their golf swings as well.



In describing the swing of J.B. Holmes, noted golf instructor David Leadbetter has this to say..." Starting down, his legs get into a squat position, which lets him use the ground as resistance and create an unbelievable energy flow from his legs, up through his shoulders and down into his arms and the club."



Using the ground as resistance and the creation of energy flow from the legs are two important components we focused on for generating power in our techniques at the kung fu school.



To increase the power in our punching techniques, my teacher often stressted getting our feet rooted into the ground. We devote an entire breathing exercise that lasts about five minutes to this concept of rooting. Later in our training, we were taught to focus on a specific spot on the bottom of our foot where our balance will be rooted into the ground. This spot will also draw energy from the earth into our body, and then we learn how to transfer this energy into our technique. When you develop this ability, you become capable of generating incredible bower with minimal movement.



To locate this specific spot on the bottom of your foot, take a moment to sit down, and take off your shoes and socks. On the bottom of your feet you will notice thick pads, that are often described as the balls of the feet. The biggest of these pads is under the area beneath the big toe. Next to this large pad is an area that looks like a small hollow. Take your thumb and push into this hollow firmly. If you feel a nice jolt of pain, you have found the right spot! If not, keep searching until you feel that bit of pain. In Chinese medicine, this spot is known as Kidney Point 1, and it is viewed as a very significant healing point, even for a heart attack victim.



Now that we have identified this point, we want to take this information and transfer it into our golf swing. So, with your shoes off, find a spot on a hard floor and get into your golf stance (without a club of course). As you get yourself set into your golf stance, focus hard on these specific points in the bottom of your feet. These are the points where you should focus your balance.



Now I want you to feel a sort of corkscrewing motion, starting with that spot in the bottom of your feet, then feel it up into your knees, then into your hips. You should feel as if you are trying to screw the bottom of your foot into the ground, and then the hips tuck under your torso, and maybe move forward a little bit (we also refer to this as a curling of the hips). Practice a few times at home with your shoes off, then try getting that same feeling with your golf shoes on (preferably not indoors or you will have some damaged floors!). You see, it is absolutely critical that you engage the hips in your golf swing, particularly at the start of your downswing. Engaging the hips in this manner will help them clear out the path for the golf club more quickly, generating more power.



Posture also plays a significant role in developing proper balance. Although we want to feel as if we are rooted into the ground like a tree, we certainly do not want to stand straight up in our golf stance, nor do we want to be bent over too far in our stance. Generally speaking, if we draw a straight line up from the ground to the sky at the back our hips, we then want to be bent at the hips so that our spine is angled about 30 degrees from that straight line. Find a photo of Tiger Woods' stance and you have a perfect picture of what I describe. This stance allows the arms plenty of room to swing freely in the golf swing.



Finally, it is important to maintain a low center of gravity throughout your golf swing. You will often hear football announcers describe how a running back is difficult to tackle because he has a low center of gravity. The martial artist looks to develop that low center of gravity as well, in order to generate power in his punches. The golfer will lose power by rising up in his/her golf swing.



To make sure you keep your center of gravity as low as possible, it is important to learn how to relax your abdomen during the golf swing. In other words, let your gut sag instead of sucking it in! This will require you to learn how to breathe so that you fill up all three levels of your lungs (lower, middle, upper), rather than just the upper level of your lungs. By learning how to breathe in this manner, you will learn how to maintain a low center of gravity even while holding your breath at the beginning of the swing (you should learn how to exhale during the downswing).



If you can learn how to develop proper posture and balance in this manner, you will have success in improving the power of your golf swing.





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Scott Cole is a golf instructor and 1st Degree Blackbelt in the art of Pai Lum Kung Fu. He has produced a golf fitness e-book "How to Increase Your Golf Power" and is the owner of the website, http://www.powergolftraining.net

The Importance of Swing Thoughts

Instead, focus on your target. That, after all, is your real goal. Forget about where your hands are or where your hips are. Concentrate on where you want the ball to land and link to it creatively and emotionally. Develop a mental picture of that spot and keep it in mind as you swing.



If you must have a swing thought, keep it simple. And non-mechanical. Many PGA pros focus on a single thought, which eliminates thoughts about swing mechanics.



Ernie Ells keeps this thought in mind when he swings "Low and slow." That's it. He doesn't think about where his hands are, where his weight is, or where his body is going to end up. That's for when he's taking a golf lesson from his swing coach. Instead, he focuses on taking the club back low and slow, eliminating everything else.



Fred Shoemaker, author, a pioneer in golf instruction, and founder of the golf school Extraordinary Golf, is adamant about swing thoughts. Replace thoughts about your mechanics with thoughts about the "feel" of your swing. Think about tempo and rhythm rather than where and when. If you must have a swing thought, says Fred, have one that reinforces the feel of your swing.



Fred has his students practice throwing clubs to emphasize this idea. At first, they throw a club 15 feet. Then, they throw one with a slightly fuller swing, about 25 feet or so. After about 200 throws, they throw one with a complete golf swing. Of course, this club throwing is done under strict supervision and safety conditions.



Once Fred's students master club throwing, they move to the tee. The goal there is remembering how it feels to throw a club when you hit a ball. They focus on that idea and that idea alone.



Another approach is to have a thought that triggers something in your swing, thoughts that



• Mentally in-plant your target line

• Mimics the actual swing

• Produces a smooth take away

• Triggers the downswing.

• Promotes relaxation while swinging



Establish a target line for your ball flight before you address the ball. Keep that thought in mind when you hit and try to copy it with your ball flight. That forces you to keep the target line in mind, not your mechanics.



Most professional golfers take a few practice swings before they address the ball. They want the feel of the swing before they hit the ball. Recreational golfers ought to do the same. Take a few practice swings. Remember how it feels. Keep that "feel" in mind when you hit.



Focus on a thought that promotes a smooth takeaway. Slow and easy. Or, slow and smooth. Anything that produces a nice takeaway helps. Remember, the takeaway and backswing do one thing: position you for the downswing.



The downswing begins the chain reaction of feet, knees, thighs, and shoulders. Any thought that triggers this chain reaction helps deliver the blow at impact. Try thoughts like, "Plant your left heel," or "Slide your left knee toward the target." Anything that helps you transfers your weight to your left side works well.



Also try to complete the backswing in a relaxed manner. Think of anything that will occupy the time between your takeaway and the completion of your backswing. That brief time is critical. It's when golfers think about their mechanics instead of their targets.



Consistency is every golfer's goal. To achieve it, we need a swing that is repeatable under pressure every time we play. Developing that swing, however, isn't easy. It takes hard work and plenty of practice.



Having a thought process that repeats itself time and time again helps you develop that swing as well. If the metal side of your game syncs with the physical side, achieving swing consistency gets easier. More importantly, it cuts strokes from your game, which, in turn, generates a lower handicap.



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What Is The Best Golf Ball For My Game?

Golfers are always looking to improve their game, aren't they?



Well one way they can see improvement without taking a lesson is by picking the right ball. Don't make the mistake of thinking one size ball fits all; there are different balls for different types of play.



Golf ball technology has come a long way. Balls are now better made, fly straighter, and go farther than in years past. They've also been able to make the dimples uniform so the ball is symmetrical. The dimples help decrease the drag on the ball so it flies farther.



If you're on the driving range, you will use the driving range's bucket of balls. These balls are different in that they're one piece construction. This makes them very durable and inexpensive - perfect for the driving range but not good for course play.



If you're a beginning golfer, you might choose a ball that's of two piece construction. These balls will give you good distance, which you can surely use more of when you're a beginner, but they don't give you a lot of control.



If you're more beginner than pro and you've got a wicked hook or slice, you should use a low spin ball. Because of the low spin, they're more likely to go straight, although maybe not as far.



For most mid-level golfers the mid spin ball is just right. These golfters don't have a lot of issues with their swing and they need a ball that goes the distance and yet gives them some control. This is what the mid spin ball offers.



If you're a low handicapper, you probably want a ball that sails through the air the farthest. With the high spin ball you get that, but you don't get a lot of roll when the ball has landed. Presumably that won't matter so much because your ball will be landing closer to the pin. Since this golf ball doesn't roll as well, it's also good for the greens as you're able to control it better.



Now take a look at the golf ball compression rating, which is basically how hard or soft the ball feels. If you have a fast swing, then choose a higher compression rating. If your swing is slow, go with a lower rating.



Unfortunately, you will not pick out one type of ball and use it every single time. There are factors to consider on a day to day basis such as the playing surface, the weather, and intricacies of each hole. Arm yourself with knowledge and do some experimentation to figure out which balls work best for you in different situations.

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Reasons You Should Join A Golf Club

Joining a golf club has many advantages and benefits, compared to playing at different golf clubs. Lets take a look at some of the benefits and reasons to join a local country club.

(1) Most golf clubs, if not all golf clubs have a handicap tracking system, to keep track of your scores. You do not have to send your scorecard to a golf association for a legitimate handicap, to play in golf tournaments.

(2) Golf clubs have a facility with a locker room and restaurant as a meeting place. Therefore you get to know more fellow members, which make it a lot easier for you to find players to team up with.

(3) You're more likely to drive down to your local country club to practice, than you would at an unfamiliar golf course. More practice, means playing better golf.

(4) Belonging to a golf club makes you play with a better game plan approach, because of the familiarity of the golf course. Being familiar with a golf course and knowing what lies ahead, tends to make you think about your club selection.

(5) The yardage at the golf course on most golf holes becomes embedded in memory, which in turn gives you a better understanding of your golf club yardage capabilities.

(6) A lot of golf clubs have a trade off system, which allows you to play at different golf courses in return for other members from other clubs, to play your golf course.

(7) You are more likely to play in more golf tournaments. Golf clubs have a member's bulletin board, keeping you informed on what upcoming events are coming up.

(8) Once you pay a yearly green fee at a country club, you get to play unlimited golf. Certain days may be restricted for after certain hours.

(9) If you join a golf club that has shares, the shares typically go up on the majority. It may have something to do with the golf frenzy.

(10) Last minute tee times are a lot easier to book, if the pro knows you belong to the golf club. The pro will simply find you other members to join up with. Members enjoy meeting other members of the club.

(11) If you play golf a lot. Belonging to a golf club will save you a lot of money in the long run.

There are numerous advantages and benefits in joining a nearby country club. Check out the phone book, for some local golf courses, or browse the Internet for courses near your hometown. Play a few golf courses first; to see which golf challenge you would enjoy the best.

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Island Golf - Ideas For Your Upcoming Golf Vacation

If you're like me, you like to find a vacation spot where you can engage in some of your favorite activities. Some people pick the destination based on its beauty or the weather, but I'm not to just sit and watch the sunset every day – I want a little action with my R&R.

Before you start planning a vacation, I want you to consider going to an island, but not because you can snorkel or surf – but because it's the most beautiful golf I've ever seen in my life.

Playing a round of golf on an island is the most peaceful mental game I've been exposed to. Of course, if there are jagged cliffs and shattering waves looming by the green, I'll admit it can get a tad intimidating.

Somehow, though, it's a little easier to accept your ball flying off over a cliff and into the big blue ocean than it is to see it sink into a stagnant pond on a mainland course. It might be the sea air or the fact that when I'm on vacation, nothing seems to matter much, but my game actually improves when I fly away to an island resort and reserve a tee time for the first morning I'm there.

So what do I look for when I want to go on an island golf getaway? Let's take a look at some of the most important criteria for me:

Is it family-friendly? Now I know not all kids belong on the golf course, but I drag my sons and daughter along with me and they hit the ball better than most adult players.

Still, we receive skeptical looks from those who don't know us and assume I'm going to ruin the course with my unmanageable brats. At the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, families get to use the Kiawah Island Family Tee Program from May 29-September 5th.

That means every day between 6 and 7 PM, families can tee up together without being rushed by other players to hurry up to the next hole. It's affordable (free for the kids) and everyone plays from the junior tees to encourage togetherness.

How many courses can I play? When you visit some of the islands, they'll have more than one course – and you'll want to play them all while you're there! It's not like you can drop by three weeks from today, so you want to get access to the various courses whenever you can.

If you order a golf resort package for a particular island, make sure you have access to the various courses, not just one. They may have different levels of course – from Championship courses to those for the average Jane.

How hard will it hit my pocketbook? I'm a savvy shopper, whether it's whole grains or a good golf resort, so I want the most play for my money. A good golf resort package will include more than 1 round of golf, and will include green and cart fees, range balls, and a breakfast, dinner, or meal or two along the way.

Of course the costs will vary depending on what time of year that you go, just as it does for any resort vacation. If you go to Kiawah Island in the winter, from January 1-March 15, for instance, you'll only have to pay $303 per person. But an Easter vacation from April 8-21st will go up in price to $446 per person.

There are always variations of packages. You can downsize the amenities and have a smaller villa or fewer meals for a reduced cost. Or, you can super-size your play and get golf instructions, sports massages, and personalized club fitting if you have the money to do it.

What else does the island have to offer? When we went to Hawaii, we loved exploring the flora and fauna on foot and renting mopeds to travel all around from the Pearl Harbor museum to Diamond Head for a beautiful view of Honolulu.

This, of course, was in between our trips to Coral Creek where we enjoyed a PGA lesson and enjoyed fine dining experience while the kids (along with grandma) went to a luau for the night.

Don't forget that planning a trip to an island golf resort is not very different from planning any other vacation. You want the best amenities for the least amount of money and there are always packages available to cater to your needs.

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Golf Ball Review: Titleist HVC Tour SF

A few days ago I was in my favorite discount department store. I was wandering up and down the isles looking at the new stuff and avoiding the sporting goods section because that's where I spend the most money.

As an avid golfer I eventually made my way to the shelves with the golf balls and noticed that the Titleist HVC Tour SF was on sale for $10 a dozen. So, I picked up a dozen.

The next day I was on the golf course with my new balls in my bag and eager to get started.

The first thing I noticed about the ball was how similar it was to the Pro V1, which is the premium ball for Titleist. That's one of the things I like about Titleist, unless you look at the side label, you can't tell one ball from another. This ball oozes confidence.

Now for the moment of truth. I put on my best game face; I stick the peg in the ground and place my new ball on it. I align myself to my target. I make a mighty swing and...WOOHOO!

I normally play the more expensive Titleist Pro V1 and the Titleist HVC Tour SF was longer by about 30 yards! Now I am not a low handicap player. I normally have GHIN of around 12 and a swing speed right at 100 MPH. For me, a 30 yard gain is impressive.

The same was true of my irons. I was 10 to 15 yards longer on all my irons. Normally I would use an 8 iron to hit 135 yards. I hit my 8 iron over 150 yards and was long to the green on my approach shot. Not a big deal if you are a known short hitter. I was able to adjust as the round went along.

So where is the problem? It did not hold the green like the ProV1. I’m sure that on a hard green you can expect it to go right through the green unless you compensate for it. It should be good for the bump and run golfers. The target golfers may have a problem.

On the green the ball was great. I had a chance to practice on the putting green prior to the 1st tee and was impressed with the feel. It is not as soft as the Titleist Pro V1. Maybe more like the Pro V1X. I was holing out with longer puts and leaving the ball closer on the lags.

I went on to score well for the rest of the round and was impressed overall with the quality of the ball. It didn't scuff as much as I had anticipated. It held its roundness and I was able to get 2 rounds out of it before it was relegated to my shag bag.

So what’s the bottom line? Overall, I was impressed with the Titleist HVC Tour SF. I think I will continue to play this ball. I would give it 3 balls out of 4. It has found a permanent place in my bag. You should be able to find it at the department stores for less than half what you would pay for Pro V1/V1X.

I'm sure that some of the low handicappers would have trouble with my review and will surely dispute my findings. This just my opinion and hopefully it will help a fellow golfer. Play Well.

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PurePoint Golf Instruction Golf Swing Fundamentals � Driver Timing

Let’s spend a couple of minutes talking about one of the three most abused and misunderstood golf swing fundamentals, timing. It’s an important term but it’s misused a lot. So, let me explain to you what timing is, and then it’ll draw you a lot closer to understanding when you're struggling.

Timing is your ability to swing your arms and hands back to the golf ball as your hip turns out of the way. And the reason it has to turn out of the way is so the arms and hands can pass your body and wrap around you. That’s the definition, no more, no less.

Now, I have gone to the golf course many days where I’ve hit the ball beautifully, solid, straight right. So, my timing was off a bit because my body was turning out in front of my golf club and that was sending it off to the right.

Now, the correction would be to slow the bottom half down and speed up the top part. There have been days where my timing has been off because the arms and hands were quicker than the bottom.

How do you correct that? Speed up the bottom and it’ll catch up with the arms and hands, and that will help that.

Now, how do you fix your timing? That’s probably the most difficult question in the game of golf. How do you get your timing back? I believe that if you can’t hit your pitching wedge, you probably aren’t hitting your 5 iron and your 5 wood and your driver.

So, I love to send people out to the practice facility to hit thousands of pitching wedges and work on their golf swing fundamentals. That, to me, is the easiest way to find your timing.

Now, let’s say that your favorite club in your golf bag is your driver and you're driving the ball beautifully. Then go hit a thousand drivers. Or maybe it’s a 5 wood or a 5 iron. Whatever club you're struggling with, stay way away from that one.

Go to the club that you're doing well with. And if you're not doing well with any of them, then go to a pitching wedge.

Now, the next question most difficult after that: How do you know when your timing’s off? I believe that your timing is off when your miss/hit pattern is not consistent. One’s fat, one’s thin, one’s top, one’s good, one’s to the left, one’s to the right. That’s a great indication that your timing’s off.

Find your favorite club and go to the practice tee and hit ten thousand of them and remember when you hit the golf ball to think of the golf swing fundamentals.

Thanks and have a great day.

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Entertaining the corporate group or building mental skills for the advanced competitor, sessions are individually tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.





Feather or clay, simplifying your approach to the shot will make it much easier to succeed. In a safe, educational environment, lessons provide a particularly gratifying and entertaining experience. Men, women and youngsters are successful more often in Dan's company because they are learning how to break targets.....consistently!





As you contemplate attending a reputable shooting school, here are a few thoughts for your consideration:

• If your shotgunning is all about bird hunting, Dan's coaching and 50 years in the game fields can help you become a better wingshot. Flushing game or pass shooting, there is an easier, more reliable way to bring down game. Wingshooting isn't hard,...provided you follow a few, very basic fundamentals, which Dan's instruction will provide.




• For the entry-level shooter, learning is accelerated by Dan's step-by-step instruction that is reliable, easy to understand and implement. This is the cornerstone of his teaching principles. There are no substitutes for the fundamentals and bypassing them only leads to inconsistencies and problems. Learning the basics in the very beginning provides a solid foundation upon which to build more advanced skills in the game fields and on the sporting clays course.




• For the intermediate shooter, shooting improvement shouldn't be complicated. It actually requires fewer steps, not more. Simplifying your strategies and shooting equations will take you beyond your current plateau and deliver the consistency you seek.




• Competitors know, shooting in competition can be different, tougher. Advanced shooters need three, four, maybe just one more target. Can you center yourself, concentrate-then move with your best game? Your performance will reflect how well you have trained and can concentrate. Where is your mind? Good question. With training, each shot is programmed and precisely executed-long runs are built on purpose.

Because of the many requests, Dan has partnered with select courses across the US to offer clinics and private instruction to their membership and shooters living in their area. Please see his Schedule for details.





For More Information, Please Contact Us At:


The Paragon School of Sporting


P. O. Box 1276


Flat Rock, NC 28731


Tel: (828) 693-6600


E-Mail: paragonschool@aol.com


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About The Paragon School of Sporting:


The Paragon School of Sporting is a prominent Sporting Clays and Wing Shooting school specializing in Sporting Clays instruction, Sporting Clays instructor training, lessons for the Wing Shooter, and Corporate Special Event Services. If you are a recreational target shooter, a seasoned sporting clays competitor, a wing shooting sportsman or a new shooter looking to improve your shooting abilities, Paragon can provide customized instruction for you.

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18 Charity Golf Outing Success Tips

Here are 18 steps to follow to ensure your charity golf tournament is a great success.



Step 1 - When planning your event you must have some target in mind that you would like to achieve for the given charity. Some examples to follow are: How much are you trying to raise, the purpose of the event, when and where will the event be held, who is your target golfer and what is their profile, how many golfers would you need and their availability for the event, and lastly what sponsors would you need and at what level.



Step 2 - A good idea is to give a brief job description with set goals for each committee chair member. Recruit six to twelve volunteer chair members this is one for every top position, and then let them recruit their own team. Remember to train volunteers properly with plenty of motivation and praise when they meet their goals of gifts and prizes. Also, always have a contact list for all committee members.



Step 3 - When working with the golf course be flexible as this may help to save you money. Try to be flexible with your dates as off-peak season may be best and you may get a better rate. It is best to secure your chosen golf course six months in advance.



Step 4 - You should find a format that suits both your golfers and the event; you don't have to choose the same format every year. To help choose a format consider the caliber of your golfers, conduct a small survey to see what they like and have a goal in mind as to how much money you would like to raise.



The sponsors are one of the most important components of the event given the fact that they are the ones giving the money for the event. The more sponsors you have the more you make. If it is big money you would like, consider asking some big companies for sponsorship as long as they get something to benefit their company, such as a golf tee sign.



Step 6 - It is important to promote your event. The three objectives in promotion are exposure for recruiting golfers, your event or fundraising organization, and your sponsors. There are many promotional ideas for you to use. You can use local radio shows, local newspapers, brochures, mail direct to specific industries and put some ads in trade magazines. Don't forget to use the event beneficiary in your promotional materials.



Step 7 - There is a simple step to recruiting golfers. When recruiting committee members hope to try and choose nine who are golfers, who they themselves can recruit four other golfers, of which they can bring a team of four players. Alternatively, an idea is to try to sell 36 teams to 36 sponsors. A sell out for a golf event is 120 to 144 players or 30 to 36 groups.



Step 8 - When talking of gifts and prizes the best quality gifts you have to offer will go a long way in securing an event for you to organize the following year. Nothing speaks louder than word of mouth. Logos with your sponsors name on the gifts, prizes, and hole sponsor signs are also a good idea of which the sponsors will notice.



Step 9 - Try and make your golf event something for everyone to enjoy, you could have some games and contests later in the event; this is a sure way to make lots of money. The more fun people have at these events the more relaxed they feel into spending money.



Step 10 - Have a friend or professional photographer take photos of the event, of people having fun, group photos, and golfers taking their shots. If you have a professional photographer, he may do it free so he can promote his business.



Step 11 - A good idea to generate money is to purchase Hole in One Insurance; this will provide coverage for you in case someone hits a hole in one. The rule is that the shot must be done on a par 3 and you will need a witness to volunteer. Offer great prizes like a small vacation, watches, or big prize money.



Step 12 - Have lots of big golf sponsor signs and banners with sponsor's names on it. Any potential sponsors at the event will take note of this.



Step 13 - Have auctions at the event and get a person to bid for one of the golfers to be their caddy for a game of golf. Anything that is fun and generates money could be included in the items to be auctioned.



Step 14 - Having an awards ceremony make it memorable and fun for people to remember. Include the sponsors, any individual who was a key helper in the event, and any of the volunteers.



Step 15 - Make sure your committee has ample time to help organize the event. Some bookings may have to be done a year in advance; you can never plan to early when organizing a charity event.



Step 16 - Remember to keep a record of income and expenses. A normal event can raise 5,000 dollars and sell sponsorships to help cover the cost. Treat the event as if it was your business and never spend more money than you bring in.



Step 17 - Try to keep calm and organized at the event and make sure everybody is fully aware of the times of all the different events and where they are. Relax, smile, and have fun. If everybody sees the organizer happy then they will be to.



Step 18 - This event can be the start of next year's event at the awards ceremony so sign golfers up for next year. Get contact numbers from all participants, talk to sponsors for next year and stay in touch with as many people that you can.





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Kevin Kirkpatrick is one of the leading charity golf tournament experts in the country. He is an expert author and founder of several popular golf outing event sites. Learn about his latest venture which helps raise billions of dollars for charities every year at his Sponsor Hole Signs site, or his new Golf Tournament Signs site: The Golf Sign Store.

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Nicklaus Golf My Way - One Basic Swing

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