Rocketballz Golf Craze!

Rocketballz Golf Craze!

In the wide world of golf it seems newer is better. Ask TaylorMade, they come out with a new special every quarter claiming to be bigger and better. The Rocketballz golf clubs seemed to have been just that, but compared to the PING G20 it falls short in every aspect. Working at a Las Vegasgolf shop I get to see the new arrivals before the rest of the world and when I seen the new Rocketballz with the bright green logos and sleek designs I fell in love, than I fell in love the golf balls, the gloves, the bags, the hats, etc. After seeing it everywhere I kind of got burnt out on the idea of Rocketballz.

Then a set of previously owned Rocketballz came in so I figured I would take the used golf clubs for a spin. I mostly went to the driving range with them and even though they were a set of used golf clubs they could have been resold as new.

I have found all the way through the set they gave great feedback to the golfer. I could feel the ball connecting in the sweet spot and it was like a click through the body. The set of irons was all about forgiveness. For every one that I hit solid and square I had a baker’s dozen off and to the right. When I say forgiving though it still gave me play and did go too astray and it really worked with me.

The Rocketballz are an easy sell all across the board, but if you ask me you can do better. The same week I demo tested a few Ping G20’s, and the clubs gave great feedback, the forgiveness was there, and the look struck you with confidence. If you ask my honest opinion for the higher handicap golfers go for Ping. I know Ping golf clubs are expensive but to be honest, so are Rocketballz golf clubs. A brand new set of Ping G20’s will cost you 699.95 and the new Rocketballz are only $100.00 cheaper. If you shop around I am sure you can find a better deal on a set of used golf clubs, but the extra $100.00 is worth every penny. In the long run, your Ping G20’s will hold a higher resell value for years to come, verses the TaylorMade Irons which lose value in a short time.

When you buy the G20 Ping’s you will be shocked on the way the club feels, how you can swing it, the looks and the best of all the forgiveness. The cavity backs are so wide and thick you can almost look at them like hybrid golf clubs. The distance you will achieve with the irons from Ping will be astounding to see.

Las Vegas Traveling Golf

Las Vegas Traveling Golf

Las Vegas is known for its many attractions that awe the kids and entrance all the adults. The bright lights seduce people of all ages to enter into the spectacular hotels and casinos that line Las Vegas Blvd. Inside the casinos you can fulfill every fantasy you have ever had. The youth can entertain themselves for countless hours at any of the many arcades sprinkled throughout the strip. The grownups can realize the dreams of hitting the jackpot and buying a new car. The wonderful things the strip offers are infinite.

Many of our tourists come here in aspirations of playing one of our many challenging, tough golf courses and conquering the 18 golf holes to brag at the 19^th. On the Las Vegas strip you will find some of the most extravagant, breathtaking golf links on the planet. The lush greens, the elaborate course architectures and the flourishing green trees are a few reasons why these golf courses are the most sought after golf courses to play in the world.

One of the most magnificent golf courses in the world is hosted right here in the city of Las Vegas. The Wynn Golf Course, the 7,042 yard, 18-hole, par 70 golf course, is fixed with wonderful facets like waterfalls, streams and a plethora of trees dazzles even the most veteran golfers of the world. The golf course was designed by the world famous golf architect Tom Fazio and the casino owner, Steve Wynn. To get a tee time at the Wynn Course expect to pay roughly around $500.00 at the door.

When you come out to Las Vegas and you bring your golf clubs many things could go a rye. Many stories have been told around the bar around the city of a broken shaft, damaged club heads and even whole golf bags missing. If you came out here to golf and you have a PW that has been broken, damaged or lost, you are left with the only option of buying another one.

Many new pitching wedges cost well over $100.00 and if you are on a budget vacation, spending $100.00 on one golf club is not an option. You may also buy used golf clubs, but no to many Las Vegas golf shops have used golf clubs ready and available to golfers. There is a few golf stores in the city of Las Vegas that do sell used golf equipment and even will let you trade in golf equipment. The two locations where you can get used golf equipment is Golf Galaxy located roughly 30 minutes off the strip, but also Vegas Golf Inc. which is located 15 minutes away from the stratosphere.

Whichever the way the tree shakes, you will need a backup plan. Even though you prefer the golf club you have, you most likely will have to sacrifice at one time or another just to get a round of golf in. Whether you are on a budget and need to purchase used golf clubs or if you have a big bank account and can buy new. Make sure you know where to go and how to get there; otherwise you can lose a whole day in the wonderful city of Las Vegas.

Local Las Vegas Golf

Local Las Vegas Golf

Hot, dry, bright lights and golf: if you have not figured it out yet, we are talking about Las Vegas. When the city first started being developed, Las Vegas boomed when the President Herbert Hoover green lighted the building of the Boulder Dam. (Boulder Dam was later renamed by the Truman administration Hoover Dam) During the construction of the damn, Las Vegas’ population boomed from a little town population of 5,000 to a staggering 25,000 practically overnight.

In 1931 legislature made the decision to legalize gambling on the local level here in Las Vegas. When this declaration was made Las Vegas was placed in a position to latter be crowned the gambling capital of the world. 1931 was a big year for the great city, in the same year gambling was legalized; the Las Vegas Club and a few other casinos were built in what is now known as Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. Besides being one of the most sought after vacation spot by people all over the world, Fremont Street was also the very first paved street in Las Vegas.

In 1938 Las Vegas had its very first golf course which is still standing today. Las Vegas Golf Clubs was built right by downtown Las Vegas, making it easily accessible by dam workers in the late 1930s and gives modern day tourists a short trip when visiting the exotic Freemont Street. When you visit the Las Vegas Golf Club you can quickly forget you are in the desert. The landscaping down at the golf course is lush greens, beautiful scenery with the gorgeous trees, and clean clear water hazards. Very recently the Las Vegas Golf Club was renovated with over $5 million giving it some of the best greens to putt on in the city.

In the city of Las Vegas the summer days gets hot, too hot if you ask me. The golf courses understand that it is tough to go golfing in 110+ degree weather, so to entice the golfers they have ridiculous cheap prices on tee times. Some of the cheapest golf I have ever seen in the country happens on Tuesday afternoons at almost any local golf course. The Las Vegas Golf Club starts at $9.99, Spanish Trails starts at a low $19.00 and if you find yourself visiting Primm, NV you will find great deals on golf starting at $24.00.

When you visit the city of Las Vegas looking to golf, know you can get a deal almost anywhere you decide to pick a tee time. Make sure you shop around and even visit a local Las Vegas Golf Store to get assistance in creating a tee time. Many of the local golf dealers have connections at the courses and can get you a discount rate to get you golfing for almost nothing.

Las Vegas Golf Shop

Las Vegas Summer Golf Deals

Las Vegas is the city of loose slots and pretty women. Men, women and children come from all over the world to experience the excitement our beautiful, dynamic city offers. The kids love the roller coasters and arcades where they can play until their hearts are contempt. The women love to go shopping at our fabulous forum shops and outlet malls where we offer high end merchandise at great prices, and the men just love everything else we offer here that they don’t have the opportunity to do back home.

One thing many of our tourists come here to do is play at the luxurious Las Vegas golf courses that challenges the golfer’s abilities on every single level. Golfers need to make sure when they come to Las Vegas that there short game skills are honed in and sharpened if they have any hopes of sinking putts for par. They also need to make sure there drives are long and there irons are accurate and straight because our roughs, traps and hazards are unforgiving. A day on the golf course out here in Las Vegas could be some of the best times you have ever had golfing or they can very easily turn into a day you never wish to remember.

Right now in Las Vegas there are many golf courses offering great summer deals on golf. Down at Las Vegas National Golf Course local golfers can go down after 10:00AM and get a tee time for only $25.00. If you are a tourist looking to enjoy a great day of golf on a lush golf course, you are looking at spending $59.00 for the opportunity to tread the same grounds that Tiger Woods did when winning his first ever PGA Tour Win. The Las Vegas National Golf Course is located conveniently 10 minutes away from the world renowned Las Vegas Strip.

Tourist willing to wait until the afternoon and go head on with the blazing Las Vegas sun, Silver Stone Golf Course offers great summer deals starting at $39.00. Down at Silver Stone they take pride in their fairways and have some of the best greens in the city. The golf course is a great mix of clay sand and rocks, lush green fairways and beautiful blue ponds. The course is well kept so golfers can enjoy everything the wonderful sport of golf has to offer. If you are a local looking to take advantage of great summer golf deals Silver Stone Golf Course has great local special starting at $27.00 going all the way down to $19.00.

With prices to golf there is no more excuse for you not to be on the course. Prepare yourself with lots of water, cold beers and good friends and start enjoying your summer vacation. Start living your dream golf vacation and take advantage of Las Vegas’ generosity.

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Golf Therapy Article #23

Dear,    Hope this finds you on a beach with a cool breeze and tropical drink in hand.  The British Open was all it was cracked up to be except the weather conditions were a lot better than expected. Seeing Ernie at 42 years old win another major after a long drought was great, even if it was to some degree at the expense of Adam Scott. Scott  is a great player and I have no doubt he will pick up a few majors along the way if he can put that four hole brain fart behind him.   Now we come to last major of the year and one that is close to my heart. My annual dues help pay for the PGA Championship, yet because of this ailment I have called LOFT (lack of friggin talent), I won't be participating in it again this year. I will be on the couch with the rest of you hoping some of my fellow club professionals make the cut.   This year, the 94th edition of the PGA Championship will be contested on the Ocean Course at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina. Some of you may remember this Pete Dye gem when the Ryder Cup was played there in 1991. This links style course is quite spectacular as it has more seaside holes than any other course in the Northern Hemisphere. This par 72 will play at 7,676 yards and can be stretched out from the tips to a mind numbing 7,937 yards. That would give even Bubba indigestion. It should be a test of endurance with the humidity and if the wind decides to blow, watch out.   Enjoy the tournament and stay cool!      THE OCEAN COURSE AT KIAWAH ISLAND  Until next time... Fairways and Greens, Tony tonylawson@pga.com (702) 521-6606

From the Lesson Tee "POINT THE SHOULDER TOWARD THE BALL" The shoulder turn occurs on a tilted plane, so the left shoulder should move down as well as around on the backswing. If you set your posture correctly, the tilt in your spine angle should give you the sensation of your shoulder turning toward and behind the ball at the top of your backswing. This will put you in the right position and allow you to hit the ball squarely and forcefully. Many golfers, especially those who have played baseball, tennis or hockey, tend to turn the shoulders to much on a level plane. This will cause your swing to become to flat and can cause you to either work under the ball or in most cases come over the top in an effort to square the club face. In many cases it can also cause the body to lift on the backswing. This lifting or vertical motion reduces your ability to rotate the body correctly and causes a significant loss in power. I would suggest getting in front of a mirror and check your posture and the tilt of your spine.  This visual will no doubt help you get in a more athletic position when addressing the ball and get you in a position where your shoulder is working towards the ball.        "Hosel Fades" I DID ALL OF THAT? After a particularly poor round of golf, a popular club member skipped the clubhouse for a cocktail and decided to head home. As he was walking to the parking lot a policeman approached him and asked him, "Did you tee off on the sixteenth hole about an hour ago?" "Yes," the golfer responded. "Did you happen to slice your ball over the trees out onto the highway?" "Yes, actually I did. How did you know?" "Well," said the policeman very seriously. "It turns out your ball struck the windshield of a car, which in turn caused the driver to lose control and caused a five car pile up. The traffic delay caused a fire truck to get jammed up and in turn didn't make it to a fire. The Law Offices of Skip, Jump and Swindle burned to the ground." "So what do you intend to do about this situation?", the policeman asked. The golfer thought it over carefully and responded..... "I think I'll close my stance a little bit, strengthen my grip a hair and try to stay behind the ball a little longer."

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