Improve your short game
Approach and putting: where scorecards are won
Golf in Pollensa: keys to improve the short game
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After completing some golf holes in Mallorca you have to take care of your equipment. Sticks and balls will take most care, but you should also pay attention to clothes and shoes. This will ensure that everything is in perfect condition when you come back to play golf in Pollensa. But we warn you that the maintenance of the golf equipment starts already in the field itself.
Maintenance of golf equipment: clubs and balls
A golfer who uses specific bags for clubs shows that he knows how to protect them. If you do, you'll avoid rubbing each other and consequent damage.
Woods and putters should always be in their sheath to avoid cracks.
Keep the clubhead clean, preventing grass or mud from accumulating on stretch marks. Dry the sticks after each game, especially if it has rained, and clean the grip every 4 or 5 games so that the handle is always as new.
As for the balls, they should be cleaned every few holes and when they are dirty with mud at the beginning of the hole. After a game, you can wash them with soap and warm water without fear of damaging them.
The golf cart is also included in the maintenance of the golf equipment. We suggest you to clean and oil it periodically; If it's electric, charge it only when necessary.
Other maintenance of golf equipment: clothing
Try not to store wet clothes in the bag to prevent the clothes or the bag from rotting.
Clean the shoes after each game, especially if they have been wet. If you lose a nail or it has worn out, just change it.
Finally, we recommend that you keep your gloves stretched and dry when they are wet. If it rains while you play golf in Mallorca, change the leather ones to synthetic ones.
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One of the services we provide the members of our golf course in Mallorca is the Junior Academy for children. As we are highly aware of the benefits of this sport for children, we want to give you some reasons to make golf your children’s favourite out-of-school activity.
Why enrol your children in a golf academy?
1. Fight against sedentary living by having your children play a sport in which they are permanently in contact with nature. This activity allows your children to learn to value the environment and conservation. The mere fact of taking care of the golf course by picking up any bit of paper or plastic on the ground is an important step in that learning process.
2. Golf is practically risk-free for your children, compared with other sports such as basketball, football, and tennis. The chances of suffering a serious injury are minimal since the child plays alone without physical contact with any other children.
3. A problem that our kids often have is impatience. By playing golf they will learn to be more patient and to deal with frustration since one of the main qualities of this sport is knowing how to manage shots and not lose patience over mistakes.
4. Golf is the perfect reason to spend more time with your children by sharing in something they like in a family setting. A weekend getaway to our golf course in Mallorca is ideal for bringing the family together which is something we sometimes overlook due to the stress in our daily lives.
For 5 year-olds and above, the Junior Academy at our golf course in Mallorca is intended for parents who want to provide their children with the chance to learn a highly beneficial sport.
Golf Pollensa academy works with Jamie Knight Golf Pro: a PGA professional player with a long experience offering private lessons in different golf courses in Mallorca.
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There are many different models and types of golf clubs on the market. However, if you are looking to buy the golf clubs which are best suited to you, you should keep the following things in mind:
"How to choose golf clubs"
- Materials:
Steel clubs are the heaviest but provide more control. However, graphite clubs are the most commonly used and widely recommended because of their lightness.
- A right-handed or a left-handed person:
If you are buying golf clubs, check to see if they are designed for a right-handed or a left-handed person. This is one of the most important criteria when buying.
- Durability and rigidity:
The materials the golf club is made from will affect its durability and rigidity. Clubs which are less rigid will give you more height and distance.On the other hand, if what you are looking for is speed, you will need a more rigid club.
- Weight:
Steel clubs are heavier and allow us to be more accurate with our swings. There are also hybrid golf clubs that combine materials to achieve intermediate results without you having to use a heavy club.
- The shape and the "head":
The shape and the "head" of the club will help determine the thrust of the ball.These features will allow you to influence the ball's trajectory in one way or another.
- The handle
As well as the head of the golf club, another element to consider if we want to buy the best golf clubs is the handle.The handle of the golf clubs should give us a good grip and be comfortable.
- Price:
Price is another factor that will influence our decision when buying golf clubs.The price will vary depending on what features we are looking for in our golf club.
It is very important that you are clear with regard to these aspects before buying golf clubs since your set of clubs has to be suited to you, your physical characteristics and your style of play.
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Whether you play golf in Mallorca on a regular basis or if you are going to spend a few days on holiday on the island and want to enjoy this wonderful sport, it is always beneficial to read tips to improve your technique. In this article we will show you some interesting tips that are suitable both if you are just learning and if you already have some practice.
Tips to improve your golfing style when playing golf in Pollensa
Playing golf in Pollensa can make you lose yourself in the beautiful scenery of the Tramuntana mountains in the background, but that's a gift after all. So, we advise you to always make your stops to enjoy the views, but during the course of the game it is advisable to follow these tips:
- Always think positive. If you believe in yourself, everything will go well. When you hit the ball, concentrate on thinking about where you want it to stop and mentally visualise the course.
- Sign up for golf lessons. Without a doubt, having an expert in this sport by your side will help you learn the best techniques and correct your bad habits when it comes to swinging the club. On the other hand, the teacher will teach you different methods to avoid the different water and land obstacles that may be on the course.
- Analyse the game for each hole and create a strategy according to the situation.
- Familiarise yourself with the swing movements you will need for each shot. Practice and consistency will get you a little better every day and you will learn to hit the ball with your muscles relaxed and your body position correct.
- Use a club adapted to your needs. Think not only about the length of the club, but also about other elements such as the height of the grass or obstacles in the playing area.
- Don't try to win the battle against the wind and counteract its force, because it's impossible. On the contrary, you should use it to slide the ball.
- There are many books, magazines and internet articles dedicated to this sport. Take advantage of your free time to read about how to improve your putt on the green or how to adjust your pitch.
In conclusion, playing golf in Mallorca has the advantage of combining sport and nature in the same space. We hope that with the tips we have given you in this article you will be able to improve your technique on the courses. We advise you to always choose an enclosure that includes regular and professional maintenance to offer the best conditions to its customers, as we do at Golf Pollença.