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All the major tournaments, especially the U.S. Open and the PGA, are a true test of endurance. They are usually located in a part of the country where it is hot, humid and muggy. A real physical and mental drain on any golfer.

Look who has been winning the Majors in the last couple of years: Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh. They have incredible endurance. It doesnt come by accident. They work at it.

Endurance is a word that is commonly associated with athletes such as marathon runners, tri-athletes, swimmers, and cyclists.

Granted, the majority of amateurs use a cart to play. This takes the walking part of the game out of the equation. Bit when most golfers break down, it has more to do with the endurance of the swing muscles than the walking part.

Think of endurance as the ability to perform the same activity over and over for an extended amount of time at max effort and peak performance. Relating this definition to, say, a marathon runner becomes pretty easy. A marathon runner, for example, has to have the cardiovascular (blood and oxygen) endurance to run 26 miles at a steady pace. In addition to having the cardiovascular endurance to run 26 miles, a marathoner needs to also have the endurance in their muscular system to again run 26 miles. If they do not, the body begins to give up and this is seen in the form of cramping, muscles not responding, and the body hitting the wall as many marathoners call it.

Endurance as it applies to the golf swing and the ability to perform the swing correctly is different than the intensity of running a marathon. But the underlying theme when it comes to endurance is the same. Swinging a golf club is a repetitive, explosive movement performed by the body. The muscles are active from address, back swing, transition, contact, and follow through in the same motor pattern every time you swing a club (or at least they should be; for some of us amateurs the swing path changes from time to time, but that is a subject for another article). Anyways, to perform the golf swing efficiently and effectively for an extended period of time (like 4 rounds of tournament golf) the muscles involved in the golf swing are required to have a certain level of endurance developed within them to sustain the swing.

Do you have enough gas in the tank?

It is essentially having enough gas in your tank to swing a club a given number of times. Now I referred to a four-day tournament, which is the average number of days a PGA tour event lasts, but when it comes to endurance and golf swing the number of swings in a tournament is only the beginning. Remember the definition of endurance is the ability of the body to perform a certain movement over and over for a given period of time. In relation to the golf swing and endurance we must also include a time frame. Let us first begin with looking at a typical four-day tournament. At the very least, we need enough endurance in the muscles that swing a club to hit all the shots from tee to green in 72 holes of golf. On top of just the tournament play you must add the additional practice time before or after the round. This could comprise anywhere from 2-3 hours of additional time swinging a club. Now, at this point we are just talking about a single tournament for a tour player.

Let us expand this time period to 7 days. A 7-day time frame for a tour player would consist of a 4-day tournament (Thursday through Sunday) in addition to 3 additional days in the week. Realize that those three other days during week are not rest days, but rather filled with work. First off, you have Wednesday, which, at most tournaments, is when the Pro-am is scheduled. If you are unaware of what a Pro-am is on tour, it is a round of golf usually held on Wednesday where each pro in the upcoming tournament is paired with three amateurs for a round of golf. So we can chalk this up to another round of golf. This again would comprise all the golf swing made during the round and any practice before and after.

We are up to Wednesday through Sunday of a tour week. Now what about Monday and Tuesday of a tour week? I would guess that it would be safe to say that probably most players take Monday off, not always, but most of the time. Tuesday is a whole different story. Tuesday is a practice day where a pro could spend 4 to 6 hours at the range, putting and chipping. The number of swings taken on Tuesday can be huge!

So there you have it, a full week on tour with an idea of the number of swings taken by a tour player over a 7-day time frame. Now take this number of swings and multiply it out over an entire season where an average player will participate in 25 tournaments. The numbers get really big looking at it from this perspective. I imagine at this point the connection between endurance and the golf swing has been made. It essentially comes down to this: to swing the club effectively on the correct path over an extended period of time, you need to develop endurance in your muscular system specific to golf. The next question to present is how do you do that?

Developing Endurance Specific to the golf Swing

So how do you develop endurance in the muscles that are used in the golf swing? You can not really do it by running or doing the Stair Master at your local health club. The reason why? These types of exercises are great for developing cardiovascular endurance and developing some musculature endurance in the legs, but they do not work all the muscles involved in the golf swing. And they certainly do not create endurance in these muscles in relation to how they are used to swing a club.

The methodology that is required to develop endurance in the golf swing requires you to perform what I call cross specificity exercises specific to the movements and positions in which the body placed during the swing. The result of this type of training is what we term a transfer-of-training effect. A transfer-of-training effect is where the exercises performed in your training program improve the performances on the field of competition. Field of competition, when it comes to golf, pertains to the golf course and your swing. So invariably we need to develop what I term golf endurance through exercises that are cross specific to the golf swing with the outcome of a transfer-of-training effect to golf swing.

Sean Cochran is one of the most recognized golf fitness instructors in the world today. He travels the PGA tour regularly with 2005 PGA & 2004 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson. To learn more about Sean and his golf fitness programs go to http://www.seancochran.com

In ireland golf courses abound, both links and parklands varieties, about 410 in total, and this is a good number compared to the population of almost 6 million (4 million people in the Republic of ireland, and 1.8 million in northern Ireland). Ireland is one of the world's great venues for a dream golfing holiday.

Links golf courses are usually found around the coastline where they've been scratched out of the abundant sand dunes, where the wind often challenges players, especially on the west Atlantic Coast side of the island. Their designers have also used the proximity of water to make the game on these courses more interesting. One of the most famous links courses is the Ballybunion Old course, whose contures and sea breazes challenge every player.

Parkland golf courses are mainly inland amongst the naturally hilly landscape where woodlands provide tree-lined fairways, which are used to advantage by their designers to test the competence of even the best of the pros. A notable parkland's course is the K club just outside Dublin, which has been chosen to hold the Ryder Cup in September 2006. The Slieve Russell course in the Irish midlands is also another fine example.

Seven of ireland golf courses are included in a list of the best 100 golf courses worldwide (Golf Digest)

They are:

In northern ireland: Royal Portrush golf club (Dunluce) and the Royal county Down.

In the Irish Republic: the "Old" club of Ballybunion (in the 1st ten world ranking), Lahinch, Portmarnock, The European club and Waterville.

golf high season: June, July, August.

golf mid season: May, September, October.

golf low season: November through to April.

book tee times well in advance of your vacation. About 20% of ireland golf courses have their own website on which you can make a booking. Visit the author's website to see a list of them.

Take care of how you dress. You may have difficulty at some venues if you do not take notice of the following advice regarding clothing. Wear proper shirts with sleeves and collars, golf shoes and sports socks, trousers or smart, tailored shorts. Clothes NOT TO WEAR include - denims, short shorts, trainer shoes or runners, track suits, sweaters without shirts, clothing with slogans.

Always be at the course well before your tee time. Most courses allow spikes - some encourage their use in wet weather. Many links courses do not allow motorised golf buggies because of the hilly terrain.

Take your handicap certificate with you as many golf courses will insist on visualising it. The handicap limit will usually be 28 for men, and 36 for women.

If you are taking your own golf clubs with you, you'll need to acquire a very strong golf bag to protect them during manhandling by luggage personnel. Some find an easier solution is to hire golfing equipment in ireland, in which case this should be done at the earliest time, when booking tee times.

You'll find a friendly welcome not only from the Irish golfing community, but also from the population in general. ireland has now become a very popular venue for a stimulating golfing vacation.

(Ron Mills is an amateur providing information on his Ireland Golf Vacation website, endeavouring to raise funds for TEAR Fund, a worldwide relief agency.)

Polaris world
If you want to putt yourself in a world of golf 24 x 7 x 365, then Polaris world is just the place you would love to stay in. Polaris world, in spain, is both an ideal holiday destination as well as admirable place to live in. It is considered the golf heaven by some.

world of golf-
Polaris world possesses numerous golf courses and golf resorts. Besides this, there are several other golf resorts in the pipeline; they are being developed in the province of Murcia in southern spain. The golf courses here are designed by Jack nicklaus. There are around 9 esteemed nicklaus-designed golf courses that would together make the largest 'Nicklaus golf Trail' of 153 golf holes, outside usa.

Accommodation in Polaris world-
Polaris world has excellent facilities of accommodation. If you intend to stay here, buy property over here then you have a number of options. You can go for apartments, penthouses, townhouses and villas in Polaris world. This part of spain has something for everyone and the comforts to set new standards of luxury.

Other Local Attractions-
The golf heaven is also a haven for those who seek rest and relaxation or enjoyment. There are a number of leisure activities lined up for both who come for vacations as well as those who wish to stay. Besides these, there is a free bus service in Polaris world which would take you from one resort to another.

Buy or Invest in Polaris world-
If you wish to buy or invest in property of any kind in Polaris World, the best way to go about it is by getting in touch with an agent. By availing the professional services of an agent, you would be able to clinch a better deal and also get a location that would delight you.

About The Author: Brittney Jackline is a well known professional writer. She has won appreciation especially for good writing about the spanish real estate topic like the Polaris World.

Sometimes a house or office can feel uncomfortable and there's no real reason you can put your finger on to explain your uneasy feeling. Other times, it's easy: someone has been there that was negative or died or was ill. Homes and spaces often take on the energy of the previous occupants as well. There may be instances when you moved into a space and just felt like someone else was there or that the space just didn't feel right.

If this sounds familiar, just remember you are not alone. Many people feel uncomfortable in spaces and they can't explain why. The "why" is not important, though. What is important is that you find a way to make your space feel more comfortable so you can feel more at ease. A first step would be to perform a space cleansing.

Unlike "space clearing," space cleasing doesn't rely on getting rid of clutter. However, if you have a bunch of old items and junk from previous residents or others, it is possible that some of the energy is coming from these old items. If that's the case then you should definitely take some of these things to the trash.

What's more, if you have had a spate of bad luck and find that life has just been a constant struggle, it's possible that you have some negative energies hanging around. This is another good instance when it might be a good idea to do a space cleansing. Space cleansing will help you feel more comfortable in your home or office and let you move on in your space comfortably and in a positive state of mind.

Regardless of why or how you feel, if your space doesn't feel quite right, consider these tips to help you clear out the negative energy in your house and invite the good energy back inside!

1. Clear stale energies from prior residents.
If you have recently moved, you might be feeling some of the residual energy from past residents. If that's your case, then consider using a simple bell. Walking from the front door and in a clockwise pattern, circle each room and go into the next while ringing a bell. Be sure to ring the bell in corners and in closets where negative energy can remain trapped.

2. Use salt to cleanse an area.
Another tip is to use salt to remove negative energies. You can wipe the walls with salt or sprinkel salt into the corners of the room. Be sure to sweep up the salt and throw it into the trash outside of your house.

3. Feed your ghosts rice.
If you feel extreme negative energy, you can also try sprinkling rice around the perimeter of your home beginning at the front door. The rice will draw the energy outside and away from the interior of your home.

4. Scent the air to rid negative energies.
Smoke from incense or from herbs such as lavender for transcending problems or eucalyptus for healing or mint for prosperity. The scents of incense or herbal essential oils are all excellent ways to introduct beneficial energy.

5. Light and sound.
Light and sound are two very effective "yang" treatments that help to dispel negative energies. Tinkling windchimes and bright crystal rainbows or lit chandeliers are both excellent ways to introduce beneficial -- and cleansing -- energy to your space.

6. Take a salt bath for yourself.
In the process of cleansing your home, it might also be a good idea to cleanse yourself as well. It is possible that you are bringing negative energy home from work or from the outside world. Soak in a tub with sea salt or make your own sea salt scrub and wash your body in the shower with salt. Salt will purify you and remove negative energies from your person. This is especially helpful if you work in a hostile or gossipy environment and will help you rid the energy from your body.

Kathryn Weber is the publisher of the Red Lotus Letter feng shui e-zine and the ebook APPLIED FENG SHUI, The Science of Determining and Applying Authentic Feng Shui to Your Space In 9 Easy Steps. For more information, logon to http://www.redlotusletter.com and receive this special report "16 Feng Shui Secrets for Greater Prosperity" FREE.

kweber@redlotusconsulting.com

golf - a kind of cheap sport. Purchasing a membership to a course will put a hole in your pocket, and will more than likely have to be renewed in the later months. The clubs themselves can cost a mere fortune. Even though no one said that you had to buy all the expensive stuff. It is very possible to get all the things you will ever need on the course for relatively cheaper ,or even free if you get yourself very lucky. Keep reading to find out where you can find all the cheapest things, and learn how you can buy all the cheaper things and never have to pay high rates again.

Auctions are a good place to start looking for cheaper items, they are also a good place to go looking for good equipment. You most likely be able to know what the item looks like in your head after they had told you what it looks like, and maybe even get to test it out before you buy it. Once the auction begins you are going to be faced with people that are wanting the same things as you. Be prepared to pay more then its worth, whether it be at the retail price, lower or higher. If you win your item and you end up paying at a low rate, then be glad that you got to it before someone else did.

Auctions are not the only places you can buy helpful items. ebay has millions of items that are at a discount price that you may find to be very interesting. If you are already using ebay then you already know pretty much how it works. You simply place the bid you want and wait for someone to bid higher. If someone outbids you then you might just have to go higher, and then you will make it higher just so you can try and win the item. This is how biding wars are started. It can be tempting to keep bidding higher and higher, until the final cost is higher then the price would pay in any store. Never let the item get more expensive in a bid then it would be in the store you might as well just go buy it in a store.

Garage sales are another great place to find items at a discount price. They often offer the cheapest prices of all, and most of the time the person setting the prices has no idea what the item is really worth. If you look in the newspaper for garage sales, you will start to notice times and closely same locations. Just make a route and start looking for your many golf accessorys you may need.

golf accessories are pretty hard to find at cheap rates, but they are anything but hard to find. You can make a route that you follow every week. Look online for items, look at a lot of garage sales, and any places you may have at hand. This way if someone is selling something you want you will know where to find it.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre florida. For more on cheap golf accessories or other Golf stuff go to http://www.customgolfclubsets.com

Golfs history can be traced back to the 1400s originating in scotland. Although it is not certain the Scottish invented the game, they were the first to become avid golf players. The game gained most popularity when James VI brought the game to England from scotland when he gained the English throne in 1603. The first official competitive golf match was played in 1744 by a group of men called the Honorable company of Edinburgh Golfers.

Early golfers used wooden clubs made of ash or hazel and balls called Featherie. The Featherie was composed of three pieces of leather sewed together around tightly packed fine feathers. Metal irons were not popular among golfers for three reasons. They were expensive. They were heavy. And they damaged Featherie balls which werent cheap.

In the 1700s scotland began making clubs and balls to meet the wealthy american and Europeans requests. Shafts were made from durable hickory wood up until 1925 when steel shafts were put to use. Now cavity irons and large drivers are mounted to iron shafts with custom grips. golf balls changed in 1898 when the Haskell ball was invented. It had a three piece design using a solid core wound with rubber string covered in gutta percha. Now, two piece balls are the most used as they are made of rubber and plastic. this ball lasts longer and is less expensive than the three piece ball used by most professionals.

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