...The Correct and Proper Golf Setup and Swing While there are many factors in determining the outcome of a golf shot, setting up the proper golf stance is the foundation upon which all other mechanics are built. The proper stance is made up of multiple factors. The entire outcome of the shot depends on setting up properly. There are three elements that comprise the proper golf stance: grip, stance, and body placement. Your grip must be firm with hands in their proper places. The stance is crucial to making your weight shift correctly. The golfers' body placement must be comfortable, with all elements in their proper places. The proper golf starting position allows for the perfect golf shot. The stance detailed below is for a right-handed person. Your hands must be placed in on the end of the club creating a grip. The backside of the left hand should be placed two fingers below the end of the club. The right hand should be directly below the left with both thumbs pointing down the shaft towards the club head. It should be held like you are shaking hands with someone. Next, lock the right pinky finger with the left index finger, so that your hands are locked together. The left wrist should always be slightly bent outwards. The golfer should squeeze the club lightly, good grip strength is one that can hold the club, yet does not feel as though you are choking it. It would be adequate to say that your grip should be loose enough not to hurt an animal but tight enough as to keep it...
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...Club Fitting, The Importance Of Page Break Impossible; it is impossible for a golfer to maximize the potential without two key components. First component is understanding how to properly position and accurately move to body. Simply having an understanding of the fundamentals of golf and the ball flight laws will not give any golfer the best possible opportunities to succeed. Knowledge of what the body does during the golf swing and how to maximize the potential of those body parts will allow the coach and golfer to assess and train for maximum performance. While possessing these fundamentals will increase the ability of the golfer to make their best possible swing, maximum potential can't be reached if the perfect swing is swinging incorrect equipment. Proper and accurately fit equipment is the second and equally important key to maximizing potential and player ability enhancement. (1)"Fitters say the reason a lot of people hit it sideways is because they haven't been custom-fit. Trying to figure out the swing with clubs whose length, weight, lie angle, shaft flex or grip size don't match the body encourages players to make unnatural compensations that prevent them from developing proper mechanics." Meeting with and interviewing the potential student or fitting client will allow the fitter to have the most accurate ability to assess what the client can and can't do. Physical disabilities will effect what the golfer can do and what the fitting professional should...
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...adulthood, a male “fetishizes female beauty as a way of defending against the anxiety brought about by the spectacle of woman as representing ‘lack’ or castration” (Gabbard, 161). This fetishizing female beauty, or in other words, objectifying women, is a defense mechanism against castration anxiety. Psychoanalysis offers multiple explanations for the objectification of women. Objectification is also considered to be a result of the disturbance of the relationship between mother and baby. Objectification is a compensation for the loss of “the blissful relationship with a mother who has no autonomy or otherness but exists only to serve the baby’s needs” (Gabbard 166). Objectification, then, is a result of the male trying to recreate this perfect maternal symbiosis in which the mother serves the baby’s needs, and is essentially used as an object of need-fulfillment in this way. Thus, the characters’ objectification of women, as well as the narrator’s, can be examined under a psychoanalytic lens. Sexual objectification “is the experience of being treated as a body (or collection of body parts) valued predominately for its use to (or consumption by) others” (Frederickson & Roberts 174), and while there are countless instances...
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...“Golf is deceptively simple, but endlessly complicated”-Arnold Palmer. The game of golf, as many people around me have come to find out, is and always will be my passion. The game of golf appeals to me in many ways, from the perfect, crisp sound of a club ripping through the grass, to the firm rattling of a ball falling in the hole after a perfectly executed putt, golf continually demonstrates why the game is so hard to leave. The summer months have always called me, not because of freedom from a federally mandated institution, or countless days of sleeping past noon, but completely, and only, golf. Of course, similar to the majority of adolescents, I did have my splurge days of sleeping in, if you call 8:30 AM “sleeping in”. However, all of the early mornings were for a good cause, nothing appeals more to me than walking down the fairway of the first hole at 6:55 AM, watching as the sun rises above the horizon in awe-inspiring oranges and yellows, and knowing I am currently the first golfer to walk this perfectly manicured golf course. On the other hand, the remark arrived, “You’re crazy for doing that”, but in that comment lay my satisfaction; a few hours of sleep will always be a...
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...INTRODUCTION Many people feel that golf is just "a good walk wasted". After all, what’s so fun and interesting about hitting a little white ball with a metal stick trying to get it in a little hole? The answer is YES, there is fun to be had on the golf course, as is evidenced by the millions of golf enthusiasts all over the world. The history of golf is a debate as to whether the game was invented by the Chinese, the Dutch, or the Scottish. A game similar to golf was first mentioned in Dongxuan Records, a Chinese book from the Eleventh Century. In 1297 it is mentioned another game similar to golf in the Netherlands. The Dutch played it using a stick and a leather ball. Whoever hit the ball in a target several hundreds of meters away the least number of times, won....
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...The Game of Golf When I started playing golf with my father at the age of seven years old, I never could have imagined how much this game has taught me about life, motivation, and myself. My senior year in high school I was playing as the number one and captain on the varsity golf team. That honor was bestowed on me, because I was supposedly the best man on the team. Which just happened to be true. It was an honor that I truly enjoyed because golf had been a hobby, sport, and passion I had worked extremely hard at for close to a decade. But playing first man also had its drawbacks. The one that I will speak of here is the style of speaking that I had to use while playing in a tournament. It was five o’clock at night on a crisp fall afternoon. A bitterly cool wind swept across the hilly landscape as the leaves blew into the air, out of the woods, and onto the multi-tiered green. I stood behind my ball to line up my ten-foot birdie putt in hopes of breaking my own personal high school record. I pick a line at the hole and step up to the putt with the confidence to make it. As the mallet of the putter swings back like a pendulum, the ball rolls and rolls right on line at the hole but then stops just inches short of a birdie. I walk up, slightly disappointed at the miss, and tap in my par putt to finish out the final match of the season. The game of golf is a game of inches, as even the slightest miscalculation or imperfection can lead to failure. Fast forward to the following...
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...the end the real pro golfers will compete against each other leaving a lasting impression with a story about being motivated by people. Usually if a child should watch something on the TV it would be cartoon or an animated film but not for this one child who sat one day watching golf with his father and suddenly got inspired by Tiger Woods. He got up immediately and grabbed his green little golf club and began to swing like a Tiger on the TV. In this commercial Rory Mcllroy is being depicted by the child at young age growing up loving golf and dream one day he will be as successful a pro golfer. The purpose of this was to promote the brand Nike by comparing the two players side by side and showing how Rory started out small practicing his swings day and night rain or no sunshine until he becomes just as good as Mr. Woods. Being coached by his family and friends with a tiger woods wallpaper in his bedroom, he put a piece of paper next to showing his daily improvements. Here we can see the child using the washer for the hole and going from playing in the washroom to the back yard then transitioning to a small tournament. Also another comparison between the two was their passion for golf began at an early age, and both men were coached by their father every step of the way. The motivation being targeted here is extrinsic that refers to behavior that is...
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...Wearable Computers EEE 439 What is a Wearable Computer? As we continue to integrate computers into our everyday lives at an ever faster rate, the idea that a static desktop, or even a portable laptop can fulfill all of our computing needs is becoming increasingly more ridiculous. The integration of technology constantly creates situations in which we pause and think, “If only I had a computer,” The wearable computer does this. It goes where you go, it does what you do. Its there when you want to use it, unobtrusive when you don’t. So what is a wearable computer? Why don’t we just put our laptops on a sling? In 1998, Steve Mann gave a keynote address at the International Conference on Wearable Computing in which he explained the operational modes of wearable computers and six defining traits of a true wearable computer. According to Mr. Mann, the wearable computer creates three new modes of interaction between human and computer which have not existed before. These three new modes of operation are Constancy, Augmentation, and Mediation (Mann, 1998). Constancy means that the computer is always on and available for use by the user; traditional devices are turned off and closed when not in use. Augmentation is the idea that wearable computers will augment the user’s abilities instead of merely providing computing power on demand. Mann splits Mediation into two different areas; Solitude – the ability to cut oneself off from material, and Privacy – the ability to block or modify...
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...Golf is for All Ages When most people think of golf, they think of soft voices and a calm setting. This, however, is not accurate at Topgolf. As people drive down the highway, the tall nets of Topgolf can easily be seen, attracting customers in from miles away. Walking into Topgolf, located in The Colony, Texas, can be very overwhelming for many first time guests. The Topgolf mission is, “to produce extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences through actively engaged Associates” ("About Us"). The active associates will not let guests feel anxious. As customers walk up two flights of stairs, the first thing they may see is a couch next to the sliding doors. This invites the guests into a very comfortable and approachable setting. The doors then slide open as the first time guest approaches...
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...It all started when I went to school that day. Every class just seemed to be flying by, and not a single teacher gave me homework. This is always the best way to end the school day. It is so easy for me to be captivated by golf, especially when it is a blue and sunny skies. It just makes me want to get out there and play as soon as I can. It seemed like it was the perfect day to play golf, and nothing could have been better. When I arrived to the golf course, there were a few clouds in the sky that looked like a horse's tail blowing in the wind. After I admired the beautiful sky, I began putting immediately. Every putt was on line with the hole and was the right speed. It seemed like I couldn’t miss. I had that gut feeling that it was going to be a great round,and also...
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...can get involved in. The University of Southern Indiana has a dance marathon to help collect money for Riley’s Children Hospital. USI also has seven sororities and six fraternities for students looking to get involved in Greek life. Students can also participate in several sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, softball, volleyball, the dance team, and the cheer team. USI also has several different clubs and student organizations students can join such as Amigos, student government, Quidditch games, and several leadership programs. Although ISU has activities to be involved in, it is not as much as USI. Indiana State University has some sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, football, track and field, soccer, softball, golf, cheer team, and volleyball. Students can get involved in Greek life, but they do not have as many sororities and fraternities. Indiana State University also have some other activities for students to participate in, but not as many as other schools. Some of these activities or organizations are euchre club, digital arts club, Full Out Dance Crew, role players guild, and swing dance club. One last quality that makes the University of Southern Indiana the better choice to attend is the ratings and several different rankings it has received. The online graduate degree nursing program was ranked 25th for Student Engagement and Accreditation. The University of Southern Indiana is ranked 106th in Occupational...
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...For example, rugby uses all 3 energy systems. A winger in rugby would use the Phosphocreatine System when complete sprints down the channel of the rugby pitch, in order to beat players. This is because the Phosphocreatine System produces energy at a rapid pace which last for about 12 seconds which is the perfect amount of time for a powerful sprint. Also generally all rugby players would benefit from the Phosphocreatine System due to the fact that hard tackles need to be made which involves fast pace movement. If a rugby player’s Phosphocreatine System is increased then harder tackles will be...
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... It also can affect how well you think, react, work, learn, and get along with others. Healthy Brain Function and Emotional WellBeing Sleep helps your brain work properly. While you're sleeping, your brain is preparing for the next day. It's forming new pathways to help you learn and remember information. Studies show that a good night's sleep improves learning. Whether you're learning math, how to play the piano, how to perfect your golf swing, or how to drive a car, sleep helps enhance your learning and problemsolving skills. Sleep also helps you pay attention, make decisions, and be creative. Studies also show that sleep deficiency alters activity in some parts of the brain. If you're sleep deficient, you may have trouble making decisions, solving problems, controlling your emotions and behavior, and coping with change. Sleep deficiency also has been linked to depression, suicide, and risktaking behavior. Children and teens who are sleep deficient may have problems getting along with others. They may feel angry and impulsive, have mood swings, feel sad or depressed, or lack motivation. They also may have problems paying attention, and they may get lower...
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...3 Middle Tennessee Summer Trips Worth Every Penny Explore all the history and entertainment that Middle Tennessee has to offer. Offering some of the most stunning and interesting spots in the nation, Middle Tennessee is a perfect destination for your summer trip. From museums to fine wine to great music, come and explore all that the area has to offer this summer. While you can’t go wrong with any Middle Tennessee trip choice, here are a few of our favorites. 3. Columbia Located just 45 miles south of Nashville, Columbia has much to offer the historically minded traveler. With over 90 buildings that have already passed the centennial of their construction, Historic Columbia Square features many unique shops along its cobblestone streets....
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...When is Enough Really Enough I was inspired by John Updike because he expresses his peculiar passion for golf bliss for golf was a unique way he takes us through his passion not telling you why he likes it but how it is played and the aspects that make it so unique. Most people do not think about when thinking about all the little details involved in a passion. His since of style along with detail for every key component and concept that goes into the game is what makes his writing so much different for all the other I have read. For a long time I never knew that one person could change your life in such a way that it shapes your future. I never knew such a passion for running could be ignited by something that you never thought or saw yourself doing and by someone you could only know for a year. It was not until I was twelve and in junior high school that I found a peculiar joy with running track. Running hurdles was the most difficult of all the runs. Having to accurately time your jump and leg swing in order to clear the hurdle and make sure you did not lose any speed or hit the person next you presented a great degree difficulty. The size of the lanes always felt insufficient to the size of the hurdle, which made you feel that you were going to plummet. The most invigorating feeling was when you heard the popping of the starting gun, and then your heart would race as the sound ignites your senses and adrenaline running through your veins. Although hurdles were one of...
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