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Practical Guide to Winter Golf ClothingAs winter officially arrives in the United Kingdom this week the importance of staying warm and dry on the golf course is even greater. Staying warm and dry are perhaps the two most important factors when searching for new winter golf clothing. Remember that it is relatively straightforward to stay warm and virtually impossible to regain lost heat once on the golf course. The easiest way to retain heat is to ?layer? a number of insulating garments, including a waterproof and breathable layer on-top such as a waterproof suit. Layering facilitates the warm-up of air between layers ? if the temperature becomes too uncomfortable a layer can be easily removed or replaced when necessary. Remember garment layers should be lightweight and comfortable with enough room to deliver a comprehensive golf swing. In the event of playing in exceptionally cold and wet conditions a series of three to four layers can offer the optimum level of protection. The base layer should act as a second layer of skin to prevent valuable body heat from escaping too quickly. Thermal garments can provide the most effective solution and allow perspiration to wick away from the skin ? preventing the build-up of odour smelling bacteria caused by sweating. A golf fleece or roll-neck sweater can provide the best solution to a mid-layer garment. Confidence Golf manufactures two items which are suitable for this purpose including the Confidence Performance Fleece and Confidence Roll Neck Sweater. Online golf retailer ? The Sports HQ is currently offering a Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion on the Confidence Golf Fleece, whilst the Roll Neck Sweater offers exceptional value at ?19. 99 for 3 garments. Many amateur golfers can spend many hundreds of pounds trying to improve their game, one common factor that is most overlooked is the need to stay warm and dry ? doing so can provide a competitive advantage by maintaining concentration at key stages of the game. The outer layer is the one area of winter golf clothing that should provide the greatest degree of protection against the elements. This layer should provide exceptional levels of waterproofing and breathability. A waterproof breathable suit is the most widely accepted item of winter golf clothing to offer the complete solution for top and bottom halves of the body. The new Forgan of St. Andrews waterproof suit now available from The Sports HQ provides one of the greatest levels of protection of any waterproof suit on the market and is supported by a 2-year waterproof guarantee. The same manufacturer has also launched a new line of leather golf shoes offering complete waterproof protection and exceptional levels of grip for confidence inspiring swings. For the ultimate in winter comfort a pair of winter golf boots from Forgan of St. Andrews can provide the ideal solution to the ?great? British winter. To complete a winter golf outfit it would be advisable to purchase a pair of golf mitts to protect hands from the uncomfortable bite of sharp, cold winter?s wind. Finally, a golf umbrella can provide the obvious benefits to a player throughout the season. In the winter it is imperative to stay dry and therefore the addition of a golf umbrella to a winter golfing outfit should not be taken as granted. The Sports HQ offers the complete range of golf clothing and accessories ? factory direct from Confidence Golf with typical savings of up to 85% off the recommended retail price.

One of the best ways to make sure you get aerobic training is to get out and have a fun time while you do it. While using a treadmill or pushing the pedals of an exercise bike can work when no other options are available, or for times when weather doesn?t encourage one to jump on a mountain bike and head up the hills, exercising indoors just isn?t the same as getting fit while out in the fresh air. Aerobics is important for a long and healthy life, but can also provide a bit of amusement every once in a while. Fortunately, regardless of what part of the world you live in, there are many options for aerobic fitness to pick from. For the sport-minded person, there are ways to gather friends together for a competitive round of their favorite sport. Some people like to get out and play some one-on-one, while others choose to head out to the soccer field to practice their skills. Burning calories can be done no matter what your aerobic training routine. You can burn 300 calories an hour playing golf, and it is a sport enjoyed by many. With the appropriate golf equipment, golf gloves and a good pair of golf shoes, the game is easy. Well, unless your shots just won?t go where you aim. Not only can you get a fair amount of exercise by swinging your golf clubs on a regular basis; the game also can fight the effects of stress, since it forces people outdoors, walking and socializing with friends. Most sets of golf equipment have 12 pieces, but many golfers choose to carry an additional iron and wood in their golf bag. A simple set of golf clubs is made of a driver, woods 3 and 5, 3-9 irons, a pitching wedge (PW), and a putter. When summer turns into winter, aerobic training gets even more fun if you enjoy winter sports. Skiing burns at least 350 calories per hour, and the sport creates some of your most pleasurable memories in the snow. A quality ski helmet is a requirement for everyone using snowboard gear, regardless of how long they have been skiing. With the arrival of the snowboard, the hills have become more popular. While this adds to the fun of the day, different types of downhill activity happening all at once bring inherent risk with it; that is why wearing a ski helmet is the best choice anyone can make. One good tumble will ruin a whole day of enjoyment!When purchasing downhill skis, it is important that you get the right size. Bigger skiers have an easier time making turns on a long downhill ski, while a smaller skier would have a difficult time on this size of ski. Longer downhill skis are better for skiing on fresh powder. They keep you stable and make it easier to grip snow in turns. Skiers who are just beginning or are more inexperienced would benefit from short and light snow skis. These make turns easier, as these snow skis carve more easily at leisurely paces.

Barclays Championship ? (PGA Tour)The Barclays Championship was held at Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus – Vijay Singh won The Barclays for a record fourth time Sunday using the following golf clubs: Cleveland HiBore XL driver and Adams a3 Boxer hybrids (16- and 19-degrees) in addition to Cleveland CG1 irons (4-PW) and CG12 wedges. Singh’s line-up of golf clubs was completed with a Never Compromise Milled Series Long putter. Safeway Classic presented by Pepsi ? (LPGA Tour)The Safeway Classic was held at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. Cristie Kerr won the Safeway Classic on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff with Helen Alfredsson and Sophie Gustafson using the following golf clubs: Ping G10 driver, Callaway Big Bertha fairway woods (15, 18 and 21-degree). Kerr also used Callaway Steelhead X-16 irons (4-PW) and Cleveland 588 wedges (54- and 60-deg). Cristie opted for a Ping G5i Craz-E putter to finish on. The KLM Open ? (European Tour)The KLM Open was staged at Kennemer Golf & Country Club, Zandvoort – Darren Clarke hauled himself into The Ryder Cup reckoning with a superb four stroke victory over Paul McGinley with a final round of 16 under par. Clarke selected the following golf clubs to win The KLM Open: TaylorMade Burner driver and TaylorMade Burner TP fairway wood. Darren opted for a set of TaylorMade rac TP irons (3-9). Darren finished using a Yes! Golf Callie putter. Boeing Classic – Champions TourKite shot a final round score of 66, coming back from a three shot deficit behind Scott Simpson to clinch his second Boeing Classic title. Tom Kite used a TaylorMade Burner driver with 3-wood and Titleist 975F 5-wood in addition to a Titleist 503H hybrid club (21-deg) and Callaway X-Forged irons (4-PW). Kite also selected Titleist Vokey (56 and 61 degrees) wedges and putted using a Rife Long 2 Bar Hybrid Mallet putter. Pennsylvania Classic – Nationwide TourThe Northeast Pennsylvania Classic has been won by Scott Piercy at Elmhurst Country Club, Russia. Piercy fired a six-under 64 Sunday to come from behind and win the Classic. Kang. Scott used the following golf clubs: TaylorMade r7 425 driver and TaylorMade Burner 3- and 5-wood; in addition to using a set of Titleist 690MB irons with Titleist Vokey Spin Milled gap, sand and lob wedges – completed with the addition of a Scotty Cameron by Titleist putter. U. S. Amateur ? USGADanny Lee has entered golf’s record books and looks certain to becoming the next Tiger Woods after producing a historic victory at the Pineshurst Resort and Country Club whilst using the following golf clubs: TaylorMade Tour Burner driver and TaylorMade Tour Burner fairway wood (14. 5-deg). Lee selected to use prototype irons from Callaway (2-PW) with Titleist Vokey (52- and 58-deg) wedges and an Odyssey prototype putter. The Gettysburg Championship – Duramed Futures TourSamantha Richdale has earned her first professional win by two strokes with a finish of 1-over-par 73 whilst using a Cleveland Launcher driver and Titleist 3- and 5-woods. Richdale also selected to use a set of Miura MC-102 irons (3-PW) and TaylorMade (52- and 56-deg wedges). Samantha finished perfectly using a Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport 2 golf putter. Golf Tournament Results from The Sports HQ – number 1 supplier of factory direct golf clubs and equipment from leading manufacturers.

Golf Clubs Tournament Results | WGC Bridgestone InvitationalThe WGC Bridgestone Invitational was held at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Vijay Singh won with a score of 10-under 280. Singh used the following golf clubs: Cleveland HiBore XL driver, Launcher Steel fairway wood and an Adams a3 Boxer 19-degree hybrid wood in addition to Cleveland CG1 irons (4-PW) and CG12 golf wedges. Finally, Singh was using a Never Compromise GM2 Exchange #7 belly putter to win the invitational. Golf Tournament Results | Legends Reno-Tahoe OpenThe Legends Reno-Tahoe Open was held at the Montreux Golf and Country Club in Reno, Nevada. Parker McLachlin shot an excellent game to win on 18-under 270, using the following golf clubs: Titleist 909D2 driver, 909F2 fairway wood and Titleist 585. H utility metal clubs in addition to Titleist AP2 irons (4-PW) and Vokey Design wedges. McLachlin finished each round using an Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball putter. Golf Clubs Tournament Results | U. S. Senior OpenThe U. S. Senior Open was staged at Broadmoor, East Course in Colorado Springs, U. S. Eduardo Romero secured the title on 6-under 274 using the following golf clubs to secure his U. S. Seniors Title: 1) Callaway FT-5 driver 2) Sonartec TD 17-degree hybrid and Callaway X 18-degree hybrid (2H). Callaway X-20 irons (3-PW) and Cleveland CG14 wedges in addition to a Odyssey White Hot XG#1 putter completed his line-up of golf equipment. Golf Tournament Results | Cox ClassicRyan Hietala secured another win at this year’s Cox Classic – staged at Champions Run, Omaha, Neb. – scoring 19-under 265 using the following golf clubs: Cleveland HiBore XL driver with HiBore XLS fairway wood and Cleveland LDI 2 hybrid. Hietala was also using Cleveland G Red irons (3-PW) and Cleveland G14 wedges with a Rife 2 Bar Hybrid Blade putter completing his set of golf clubs used at the Cox Classics.
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