Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Your First Set of Golf Clubs Need to Fit Your Game

A basic set of golf clubs is all any golfer needs to start playing the game. A set of three woods, a collection of 3-9-irons, pitching wedge, sand wedge and a putter, are all that is required.

As your game develops and you improve, more specific clubs can be added to suit your abilities. To start there is only one rule to remember: You can't carry more than 14 clubs in your bag at any one time.

Before buying a set of clubs, first determine your ability level. A low-handicap player has a single-digit handicap, meaning he or she generally scores less than 10 strokes over par, or an 82 or less on a par-72 course.

The low-handicap golfer

The low-handicap player should carry a driver and at least 1 fairway wood, most likely the 3-wood. The low-handicap player will benefit from lower irons in his bag, because the three or four-iron is a difficult club to hit but can be very useful if it can be controlled.

A minimum of 3 wedges which includes a sand wedge, pitching wedge and either a lob wedge or approach wedge in their bags, with a maximum 4-degree difference between each one.

The mid-handicap golfer

The mid-handicap golfer plays "bogey golf," meaning his or her score averages out to 1 over par on each hole, or somewhere in the 11-20 handicap range.

In addition to the driver and a 3-wood and a 5-wood, consider adding a 7-wood or even a 9-wood. These fairway woods give much better control and consistency than the harder to hit long irons.

Usually only a 3 through 9 are recommended, since the 2-iron is very difficult to hit consistently. Three different wedges are recommended- pitching wedge, sand-wedge, and either a lob wedge or approach wedge

The high-handicap golfer

The high-handicap golfer is either a beginner or has not had the time to develop his or her game to reach the mid-handicap level. The high-handicapper usually shoots close to or over 100.

For starters, you may not even want to have a driver in your bag. Instead, try going with the 3-wood as your off-the-tee wood and add the easier-to-hit 7- and 9-wood. The wedge you should carry can be either a pitching wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge and or approach wedge.

As for wedges go with a sand wedge (55-57 degree loft) or choose between a lob wedge (60-64 degree loft) or a gap wedge (50-53 degree loft). Putters are usually sold separately from full sets to allow the golfer to choose his or her own style.

To learn more about buying golf clubs and finding golf discounts online visit http://www.igolfalot.com

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Sunroom Enclosure Planning

Sunroom enclosures that are constructed of glass are a great way to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without the irritations of bugs, weather, etc. You will enjoy sitting in this sunroom during every month of the year watching flowers bloom, leaves turn, and snow fall. The glass is specially made to insulate the room to keep it comfortable no matter what the weather is like. When designing your sunroom enclosure you will want to consider the material used, the wall thickness, the height of the walls and the glass that you choose. Each of these elements can impact the price and the function of your enclosure.

Designing Your Sunroom

When choosing the enclosure that you want to construct, you want to choose lighter colors to help reduce the effect of heat on the structure. This can help to make it more energy efficient and can help keep the rooms temperature more constant. Lighter shades also work best with many different decorating styles, which will make it easier to choose the furnishings that you want and need. Softer color shades also make a room feel and look more open and larger. You can still have a color in a softer shade like soft pink, blue, or green if you want. You only want to consider using a lighter and softer shade to help make the room as relaxing and open feeling as possible. Adding a water element to your room can help to balance out the sunlight if you so choose. There are water fountains and more that you can choose from to enjoy the look of and the sound of.

Using water as a home for water-loving plants like lilies, duckweed, etc. If you want to add more life to your room, you can even include fish in your clear container to make your room feel brighter and livelier. Wicker or rattan furniture works great in any sunroom enclosure that you choose, because it tends to look more natural and welcoming. You will be amazed at the touches that you can add to your sunroom to make it feel warmer, inviting, and relaxing for you and for your family and friends.

Sunroom enclosures are a great way to give your home added value and added square footage at a cost that you can afford. By choosing the design and furnishings of your enclosure carefully you will create a room that you can enjoy and use for many different purposes.

Adam Peters is a journalist who has written more articles and newsletters on this subject for http://www.allsunrooms.com You can find more information and resources on house additions or sunroom enclosure at his website.

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