Now Slumdog golfers

Check this out ...
http://totallycoolpix.com/2010/03/urban-golf-in-india/

If the Oscar-winning pics of slum-dwellers dripping in shit didnt make all India sick, we have creative photographers now profiling slum boys posing as golfers.
Of-course there is nothing photogenic about shrinking economy and joblessness in all of US / Europe. Why not take creative pictures showing shut-down of circuit-city stores or a dejected mother hunting for a job or strip-dancers who cannot strip no more?
India doesnt need no pity - you creators with no creative stories in your own countries.

"You lifted your head"

Most under-rated and under-taught basic is Posture - the side-tilt and forward tilt of the spine. At address and during the swing.
I havent spent a day at golf without hearing "You lifted your head".
Reality is that you end up lifting your head because of loss of forward tilt during downswing. I have been studying posture for the past one month and working on my driver at HGA. Finally the fade is gone and big credit goes to the right posture - advised by my coach and esp this video!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tgd4C914aI

Buy a new Driver and reduce H/Cap?

(Stolen post but worth sharing)

"if I can master the most difficult club in the bag I can master the game" is a null argument as most shot are played from inside 150yrd (~135m). In other words to improve one should master the short irons and the putter!!
The thing with golf is that it is the only sport played recreationally where a 'handicap' system creates a level playing field.....i.e. you can be worse than other people but are given shots to make it level.
Club golfers even win trophies by getting higher scores but winning through the handicap.....
The only way worse players think in their minds that they can improve is to hit the ball further.......it is a glamour thing.....and no doubt through Xmas and birthday presents and their own spending they have bought everything 'normal' in the game....so they show off their new item and try and improve through yards...
Lessons are a sign of weakness and defeat....better keep going with their own poor habits!Because they don't understand that you can do better with poor equipment and the knowledge of how to play golf then you can with good equipment and no knowledge on how to play golf.Since it's mostly mental, sometimes it works. Just bought a new 905 with a Fuji and it gave me twenty straighter yards and got my scores back into the high 70s.it isn't so much buying a better game, it is because that is what is expounded as being one of the best ways to improve one's game.

Lessons help, but even golf pros tell them to buy new clubs to take their game to the next level.Agreed, they probably don't take enough lessons, or can't, and they do not always buy the proper equipment, although it may be better. A catch 22 isn't it?Suggestive Marketing , that's why these golf companies pay millions for commercials for their products and make people feel that they can buy a better game , Yeah you get what you pay for when you buy golf equipment , but if you don't know how to swing a club correctly it won't make any difference in the world .

How and where to play and learn golf in Hyderabad

Visitors and those interested in playing or learning golf in Hyderbad.
Following courses are active in Hyderabad ...
HGA (Hyderbad Golf Assn.) ... 2 thumbs up! Good driving range and well maintained course. And a great club-house. http://www.hyderabadgolfclub.co.in Downside is that it has just 6 greens now and hours of operation are 6 to 11 am, followed by 3 to 6 pm. Green fees and caddy fees will cost you about Rs 300 per round.
Artillery Center Gandipet ... Good course in this part of town. It has 9 greens. Green fees and caddy fees will cost you about Rs 400 per round.
Boulders Emaar's ... World class course!! Bermuda grass and stuff. The best course in Hyderabad and author's favourite. Very very scenic. Designed by a UK guy Peter Harradine.
Black tees are about 7200 yards and blue tees 6400 yards. Excellent club-house run by the Novotel group. Caddy-less course. Green fees and cart will cost about Rs 4000. Didn't I say world standard.
http://www.emaarmgf.com/boulderhill
Author's favourite is Par 5 "Serpent". If you are a Golf connoisseur visiting Hyderabad, you must budget a day to play at this course ... this is Asia's very own version of desert golf course. You might find it better than TPC Scottsdale AZ. Dont waste your time at other mundane sight-seeing locations suggested by your host.
EME ("Bepta") ... maintained by the army. Green fees and caddy charges about Rs 400.
Bolaram Golf Course ... maintained by the army. Green fees and caddy charges about Rs 400.
Now why did I make this blog.
Because I relocated to this city 4 years back and it took me 2 years to get this basic info !!
And now I can help you with the following:
1) Discount and arrangement logistics at some of these courses.
2) Information about tournaments in Hyderabad.
3) Training at less than $25 an hour.
4) Golf buddies for round of golf in Hyderabad.
5) Golf arrangements in other cities in India.

Mail me on hanumangolf@yahoo.in