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Knowing how to drive and putt are not the only things you need to learn about playing golf.

Golf being an outdoor activity you play on a living portion of land, and as in everything else out of doors, Mother Nature loves to play this game.

Grasses are different; you might encounter a plush putting green or a weed patch with little growth at all. The putt can be altered by the texture, length and texture of the grass, and how much grass is actually there.

A true golfer doesnt play only on sunny days with no breeze, it is quite common to see a golfer with an umbrella (to protect the clubs) playing in the rain.

Like any other outdoor activity, the rain changes how you putt a golf ball.

You will also come across a condition that is created by man, that is recognized by few golfers, this is called the “lumpy donut” however this is not a real threat.

In the United States you will most likely be playing on one of two types of grass:

Bent is a cool weather grass found in the northern states, it is soft with fine blades growing close together, and this creates a carpet like texture. It cant take prolonged heat or humidity.

Bermuda is used in the warmer climates; it is a strong weedy grass that handles warmer climates and humidity found in the southern states.

The blades are long, broad, shaggy and sparser; golfers describe it as a wild shag rug which causes the ball to rise and fall in and out of the blades. Bermuda also has a grain, the direction in which the grass grows.

Their differences create very different playing surfaces for golf.

Balls will roll truer on bent grasses and the break will be caused by the slope of the land. With Bermuda your shot can be affected by uneven growth patterns in the grass.

The place to identify how your shots will react to the different types of grass is the practice green.

By: Jeff O'Brien


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Golf, generally speaking, is a spring and summer time sport. Of course, some golfers will go anytime during the year, provided a course is open and not covered with snow, and as long as it is not raining, even though that may not stop some golfers. Many golfers that live in cooler climates will travel to warmer places during their winter months where they can golf. For those that golf eighteen holes in the summer, a nice cold drink is always appreciated.

There are several ways of obtaining that cold drink; one of course is to go to the clubhouse where several beverages are available to purchase. This is not always the most convenient way of getting a drink if the golfer is too far away from the clubhouse or in the middle of a play, but it is a nice source for a variety of different drinks either before or after a game.

Another way of keeping hydrating while playing is by carrying a drink while golfing. The drink can be placed in the golf cart or golf bag, if it will fit, but the drink will probably not stay cool, or stay where it should and the golfer may spend more time picking up his or her drink then playing golf. Some people may find that using a backpacks drink dispenser is perfect for them while playing golf; it keeps their drink on them and is usually insulated. However, sometimes these types of backpacks or camelback as some people call them, can be cumbersome while playing golf, and may wind up in the golf cart instead of being used.

One of the most convenient ways of keeping a cool drink handy while playing golf is by using a golf bag drink dispenser. These drink dispensers are made to go inside a golf bag and even look like a golf club. The golf bag drink dispenser will keep drinks cool long enough to complete a round of golf, which is very good for a golfer who has spent several hours in the hot sun and needs a refreshing drink once finishing his or her game. The golf bag drink dispenser is very handy to use since it works with a pump, so it works like a fountain drink dispenser instead of having to pour the drink, which can be very inconvenient while playing golf.

Along with keeping cold drinks cold, these golf bag drink dispensers also keep warm drinks warm, perfect for golfers who love to golf in cooler temperatures. This is very useful compared to having to carry a thermos full of coffee or hot chocolate around while playing golf. Having a hot drink available also makes the game more enjoyable since the golfer is not thinking about being cold! These drink dispensers do run on batteries, but one set should last the entire golf session, depending of course on how often it is used by the golfer, a back up set of batteries wouldn’t be a bad idea to have on hand.

Anytime a person plans to spend a lot of time outside whether to play golf or any other activity, especially in warmer temperatures, it is important to stay hydrated with cool liquids, regardless of how the liquid is contained. Of course, there are many ways of keeping cool liquids nearby, whether carrying a bottle of a cool drink, using a backpack drink dispenser or for those that play golf, a golf bag drink dispenser.

While being out in cooler temperatures it is also a good idea to have warmer drinks available, making the time outdoors more pleasant and comfortable. Thats why the golf bag drink dispenser is a great gift idea for those golfers you know that love to play in extreme temperatures.

By: Alex Bezborodko

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