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Golf on Costa del Sol
1w ago
In this article we discuss which are the best Hybrid clubs for seniors. The issue faced by senior golfers at some point is reduced distance as our ability to produce clubhead speed lessens. We can still strike it pretty well, but just not as fast! If we want to keep our handicaps as low as possible for a s long as possible then we need to figure out where we can steal some shots back from the golf course.
Why Use a Hybrid Golf Club?
After many years of playing golf most of us have developed decent short game game skills, equally most of us have a consistent shot shape and distance ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
1w ago
Driving irons, if you are comfortable hitting them, are a magnificent tool. We watch in awe when we see the pros on telly ripping a stinger driving iron from the tee scorching through the air just a few metres above the ground. However, we are not all blessed with the talent of Tiger or Rory, so in order for us to get the best out of a driving iron we might be wise to search for the most forgiving driving iron for 2023.
In this article we hope to guide you towards the most forgiving driving iron to suit your game in 2023.
The contenders for the title of most forgiving driving iron ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
1M ago
I doubt that there is a golfer alive today who considers hitting a long iron to be an easy task. That is until the best brains in golf started to make them more functional and easier to hit. Most manufacturers have a range of utility irons. Here we bring you a selection of the best and aim to discover which is the best utility iron in 2023.
The contenders are:
King Cobra Utility
Callaway UT
Mizuno Pro
Ping Crossover
Taylormade Stealth UDI
Titleist U505
What is a utility iron and do I need one?
Utility irons, also known as driving irons or hybrid irons, are a type of golf club that are desi ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
1M ago
Our beloved sport does not offer many of us instant gratification, most of us go through long periods of torment before we start to hit the ball with any consistency. Therefore I urge all beginners to read this article, “the best hybrid clubs for beginners”. Allow me to explain why finding the best hybrid for you as a beginner is more important than any other club.
As a beginner, putting will be unfathomable, and can lead to bouts of spontaneous self loathing. Chipping is equally as hard for newbies. Smashing the ball with the big stick will be at best, and literally, a hit a ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
2M ago
In this article we discuss and reveal what we believe to be the best driving iron for high handicappers. To get the most pleasure from your game, especially as a high handicapper you need to spend as much time in the fairway, and as far down that fairway as possible. If the driver is not the best option on a given hole then you need a reliable and long hitting fairway finder. Driving irons will not suit all high handicappers, if you are a slow swinger then you should probably look at hybrid options. However if your typical drive is more than 200 yards then finding the best driving iron&n ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
2M ago
The whole point of Hybrid clubs is that they are easier to hit and more forgiving than long irons. In this article we find out exactly which one is the most forgiving. How do we define “the most forgiving hybrid”? Not the longest, not the straightest, not the most workable, but the hybrid that delivers the best results from all surfaces, all lies and from all over the club face.The most forgiving hybrid is the one that will get you out of the do-do and back in play the game every time!
There are a dizzying array of Hybrids on the market in 2023, all of which are excellent clubs each of w ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
3M ago
Here we test the 2023 Hybrid offerings to discover which is the best hybrid golf club for high handicappers.
Why use a hybrid over a mid or long iron?
In short, high handicappers benefit from using hybrids over mid and long irons in two vital areas. They are easier to hit and they are more accurate! In fact studies have shown that from 180 yards high handicappers double their chances of hitting the green with a hybrid over an iron. Think about that – twice as many greens hit, double the number of birdie putts, and we would like to hope double the number of pars recorded, simply re ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
3M ago
Golf is the reason we are at the Fairplay Golf Resort, however there is so much more to keep you busy and entertained. The Spa and Wellness centre is an oasis of pampering and grooming. Numerous treatments and experiences are available
The gym is well equipped. Other activities also include horse riding, tennis, a beauty salon, hairdresser, bicycle rental, swimming pools, guided cultural and gastronomy tours. There is so much to keep the mind and body stimulated. A week’s stay will flash by in no time!
Arrival
The view was the first thing that struck me when we arrived in the car park ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
6M ago
Fuengirola is a hugely popular year round resort. In the summer time it is a haven for watersports, families and Spanish golfers. In the autumn, winter and spring Fuengirola becomes a golfing paradise to sun seeking golfers, offering some of the best golf courses along the Costa del Sol along with a wide range of great value hotels. In this article we share with you how to book budget golf holidays in Fuengirola. You will be amazed at the low cost but high quality packages that can be put together!
When are the hotel and golf costs at their lowest?
As a long time resident in Spain I love the ..read more
Golf on Costa del Sol
7M ago
Flushed with our success at recently identifying the Best Golf Iron for 2023 we continued our flirtation with science in pursuit of lower handicaps. In this review we share with our research in to the best golf hybrids for 2023.
The question at hand, “What is the hardest shot that we encounter frequently in our weekly golfing lives?” The unanimous answer: A long iron into a green. Each of us have a weak spot when it comes to hitting 5 irons or longer onto a green. We all have the same issue, we just don’t hit the green!
The question posed was should we change our long irons and 5 wood for more ..read more