Golf Cart Parts Buying: Your Online Guide
July 31st, 2007
You can find golf cart parts for almost all types of carts at golf accessory dealers and expert online shops.
The following are some of the parts for the push/pull golf carts:
- small wheels
- scorecard and drinks container
- seats
Below is a list of the parts for the motorized golf carts:
- internal and external rudiments
- electrics
- cool components which jazz up all motorized golf carts
If you think that finding parts for motorized golf carts is hard, let me just tell you, “You’re wrong!” You can easily find parts of motorized golf carts when you feel it is time to change the electrics, body pieces, style, and entertainment features.
You may avail damaged pieces for your cart from its distributor - that is, if your cart has just been previously purchased and is still under warranty. It is also important that the cause of damage is due to manufacturing. You may check the certification or the website of the company for any information regarding this matter.
If your cart is already old and is no longer covered by the warranty period, you need not be worried. You can still easily get hold of golf cart parts. Buggies Unlimited, “The world’s largest supplier of golf cart gear,” takes pride in its wide array of golf cart parts. You can access their list of products at:
http://www.buggiesunlimited.com
The brochure of their company contains everything - from fans, mirrors, and pockets for license plates to seats and security schemes.
Another website that you may find helpful when you’re canvassing for golf cart parts is Parts 4 Carts. It provides you a list of a wide range of golf cart parts. You may also find a statement that the list is just a chosen selection from the many parts you can obtain from their salvage yard. Salvaged golf cart parts are advantageous if you are a cost-conscious buyer when it comes to part replacement. You can visit the Parts 4 Carts website at:
http://www.parts4carts.com
If you’re looking for a local distributor of golf cart parts near your home, Golf Car Portal is just what you need. This website provides you with information on distributors of parts located at every city and state. You can verify whether you have a local distributor near you by visiting:
http://golfcarportal.com/db_listings/Online_Golf_Cart_Parts.php
You should remember that golf cart parts are not just designed for replacing old or damaged pieces of your cart. They can also be used to personalize your cart to make it different from the others and to make it stylish. Like cars, you can embellish cart with interesting designs that you like - flames, cartoon characters, funny icons… whatever it is that interests you. You can also avail of elaborate hubcaps as the final touches for your personalized cart.
Most golf cart designs these days are interestingly equipped with the following:
-mobile phone pocket
-CD player
-pocket for cigars
-ashtray
-animated seat and steering wheel covers
Author: David Faulkner
How to Grip a Golf Club - The Right Way
July 30th, 2007
Many golfers do not realize this, but the grip is the most important aspect of the golf swing. Your grip is the only connection you have with your golf club. Many good golfers do not have the greatest swings, but they ALL have good grips. The grip is absolutely essential to perfecting your golf game. Here are a few tips to help you learn how to grip a golf club the right way.
To start, there are three basic grip types you should be aware of: interlocking, overlapping, and ten finger (or baseball grip). Which of the three is the right grip for you? That will depend on which one feel most comfortable and natural to you. The grip that feels the most comfortable, will more than likely produce the best results for you.
The interlocking grip consists of interlocking your left index finger and your right pinky finger underneath the golf club. The overlapping grip is similar to the interlocking grip, but instead the right pinky finger is placed over the left index finger. With the baseball grip, those two fingers do not overlap or interlock, they just simply meet together. To learn how to grip a golf club properly, you first need to determine which type of grip you will use.
You want to make sure your hands are relaxed when holding the golf club. If you grip your golf club too tightly, your swing is going to suffer. The more relaxed your grip is, the farther and straighter you will hit the ball. That being said, you do not want an extremely loose grip either. The ideal golf grip is a comfortable medium between tense and loose.
Author: Jeff Plante
Hospitality tents gone wild - The Digest: September - prostitution raid at the Hidden Valley Golf Club, Norco, California - Brief Article
July 29th, 2007
Participants in a tournament could purchase sexual favors from prostitutes who were waiting for them in tents along the fairways. Course owner Henry Cox said he was embarrassed when he learned of the raid and had no idea what was going on at his course. “Lots of tournaments set up tents where drinks and prizes are handed out. Of course, not like this.”
Author: Array
Lessons learned on the bag - The Digest - members of a golf club play, and also caddy for each other
July 28th, 2007
Our pro overruled his objection, naturally, and, using the rule book, proved to him that caddies are as much a part of golf as bunkers and casual water. Jim’s opponent remained upset, however. Sympathetic, Art agreed to turn his back whenever he swung, so as not to make him nervous. (Jim kicked his butt.)
Since that time, members caddieing for members during tournaments has become a tradition at my little club. Friends caddie for friends, fathers for sons, brothers for brothers, victims for victors. When the results of the club-championship qualifier are posted, players who’ve missed the cut offer to loop for those who’ve made it. Caddieing takes some of the sting out of the octuple-bogey that kept you from advancing to match play. It also turns an individual match into a team event and inverts the chemistry of rivalry.
I’ve caddied for several friends over the years, and several friends have caddied for me; mostly, I’ve caddied for my friend Ray, who is one of the club’s best players. One year, we agreed that the loser of our match would caddie for the winner the rest of the way. That was pretty much the same thing as my agreeing to caddie for him, because he was the defending champion, and I had barely survived the qualifier. And, in fact, that’s the way it worked out.
But I swallowed hard and said, “That doesn’t sound like you.” The gloomy look vanished from his face. With palpable relief, he took his 3-wood, and–from a sidehill, downhill lie–hammered his ball just short of the green. It was a reckless shot, which I would never have attempted and could never have pulled off. But (as I had to remind myself) I wasn’t the guy playing the match.
Every fall, 10 players from my club play a two-day match against 10 players from a rival club. The other club’s team always looks superior on paper, but the team that has won the trophy most has been ours. One of our advantages is the complicated bond we’ve built carrying each other’s bags. Caddieing for one another has made us allies as well as rivals.
Author: David Owen
How To Buy Junior Golf Clubs
July 26th, 2007
In earlier years, a set of junior golf club was just a set of golf clubs pasted down from your father or mother when they brought a new set. They would break them down to fit the height of the junior golfer. Although they worked great, today we now have the option of buying a brand new set of junior golf clubs that meet the height requirements of the golfer.
The price of these golf clubs is cheaper than the full sized golf clubs, but still have the same power behind them. Today, junior golf clubs are made by top manufacturers and are just as expensive as the top golfer’s clubs. You can now get the top of the line golf clubs that the pro’s use. If the junior golfer is serious about golfing and starting so young, you will want them to have a good set of clubs.
Shop For Height
Some things to remember when shopping for junior golf clubs are height. You want a club that fits the child’s height but will also allow for growth. You do not want to keep buying new clubs every year as you do clothes and shoes. If you buy clubs that allow for growth, you should be safe for a couple of years. If they appear to be to long, the young golfer may have to choke the club a little, but this is still acceptable. The following year, they should be back to a normal hold as they grow into the junior golf clubs.
When you see your young golfer struggling to hit the ball because the clubs are too small, it is time to buy your next set of junior golf clubs. Now, because they do grow out of clubs so fast, you can always buy used golf clubs, sell them, and buy another set. Many tack houses on the golf courses have these used clubs for sale.
The Weight And The Shaft
When you cut a golf club down to fit a smaller person, you are getting into the thicker part of the club and this causes concern for a proper hold on the club. If you are serious about golfing the junior golf clubs are better suited for young and upcoming golfers.
Author: David Faulkner
Outer Banks Golf Tournaments Bring the Best to the Beach Courses
July 25th, 2007
Love to golf? Then the Outer Banks should be your destination this summer. With miles of lush green throughout Currituck County and beautiful weather throughout the year, this part of the North Carolina shore offers the golf pro or amateur many opportunities to enjoy the sport.
If you are especially interested in competing, area golf courses host a number of tournaments throughout the year. If you know where to go, and are ready to play, you could enjoy a wonderful bonus to your trip.
The Carolina Club - Regular patrons of the Carolina Club are aware of the course’s seasonal 2-man tournaments. Played over two days - sometimes at the Club entirely, or sometimes split between Carolina and The Pointe Club - these games are usually held once in the summer and once in the fall. Visit the Carolina Club’s golf tournaments page for updates to their calendar.
Kilmarlic Golf Club - Kilmarlic hosts a number of events and tournaments for members and guests - men, women, and junior golfers. From February through October, members can come out swinging to compete in the Steele Cup (March), the Pro-Am or the Heritage Cup (both September). Visit Kilmarlic’s golfing events page for a complete calendar.
Currituck Golf Club - Currituck holds an annual Club Championship in August, in addition to regular Friday games designated for a team point quota. For more information, visit Currituck Golf Club online and sign up for their newsletter.
Author: Kathryn Lively
Nowhere is this reversal or “restoration” more apparent than at Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh. The home of seven U.S. Opens has gone through a decade-long program of tree removal that is ongoing. It started one day when head pro Bob Ford ushered a group of members out to a “double hazard” on the first hole–a bunker with tree trouble between it and the fairway. “See this?” Ford said. “Something’s gotta go here.”
But when Oakmont’s tree-removal process began in earnest in the mid-1990s, it took place surreptitiously, as it often does to avoid detection by tree-loving members. Former Oakmont superintendent Mark Kuhns assembled a SWAT team of 12 workers assigned to different tasks, with headlights showing the way. Their days would start at 4 a.m., while members were still asleep. Huge tarps were spread out as the crew cut down trees, mainly pin oaks, then hauled the limbs into no man’s land. A stump grinder was on hand, and two high-powered vacuums sucked up leaves. The greens chairman and an 18-member club board were behind the plan, but the bulk of the members were kept in the dark.
“We took down so many trees before anybody knew what was going on,” says Kuhns. The crew was working on removing a grove of 13 large pin oaks dividing the 12th hole and the 13th green. “We got down to three of them still standing when somebody noticed what was going on,” recalls Kuhns. “Then they caught up to my chairman, and it became a very sour issue.”
At one full membership meeting, former greens chairman Banks Smith recalls that all those opposed to removing more trees sat aggressively in the front rows, while those on board with the program “ordered a drink and went to play cards.”
There were factions, a threatened petition, prayers for the trees’ survival from a neighboring church, even a whiff of a lawsuit. But after much quiet persuasion, politicking, four greens chairmen and, in the end, 3,500 felled trees, Oakmont has been fully and magnificently restored. Sure, a number of trees remain, but the emphasis is back on the bunkering and the dramatic contours of its fairways and greens. A round there this spring with three of those former greens chairmen revealed the zeal of their mission, with remaining trees still being discussed and targeted. “Those have to go,” the group agreed about a grove of three trees left of the 18th fairway.
“They used to say that you could see almost every hole at Oakmont from the second story of the clubhouse,” says Bill Fallon, general chairman for the 2003 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont. “Now we’ve almost got that back. You can now see the vistas from fairway to fairway or across several fairways. We’ve rediscovered the beauty and genius of Henry Fownes.”
Opposition, then acclaim
The thinned-out Oakmont stands as a beacon for others embarking on the hazardous path to de-treeing their courses. “If any club thinks they would be hurting themselves by cutting down a few trees, go look at Oakmont and see what they’ve done,” says Tom Meeks, the U.S. Golf Association’s senior director of rules and competitions. “They are the leaders in the clubhouse.” Representatives from numerous other clubs already have made the pilgrimage to Oakmont for inspiration.
Tree-removal programs have transformed many of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses (see accompanying chart), including Merion, Winged Foot, the Olympic Club, Medinah, National Golf Links of America, Oak Hill, Garden City and Baltusrol. In the publinx arena, Tenison Park, the hustlers’ paradise in Dallas, removed trees as part of a restoration program–but not without a fight.
A.W. Tillinghast discovered the perils of tree removal years ago. “I sometimes take my very life in my hands when I suggest that a certain tree happens to be spoiling a pretty good golf hole,” he wrote in 1937.
Author: Peter McCleery
This focus on excellence is also the guiding philosophy of Tom Fazio, designer of Del Mar National Golf Club and one of the best modern day golf course architects, according to a Golf Digest poll of his peers. His exceptional designs are tailored to maximize the natural beauty of a setting, while creating golf holes that are both challenging and enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. That differentiates Del Mar from other courses. Del Mar National Golf Club is proud to be the exclusive Tom Fazio course among San Diego golf courses.
This course is set amid the uniquely picturesque terrain of north San Diego County, near Torrey Pines State Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. The 18hole championship course winds among coastal hills, narrow valleys and gentle meadows. Its changes in elevation, the diversity of its bunkering, and impeccably manicured fairways and greens make it one of the finest Southern California golf courses.
The course includes tee locations that can vary its length from 7,054 yards to 4,974 yards to accommodate every level of play from PGA competition to a friendly weekend game, which contributed to its recognition as one of Golf for Women’s “Top 100 Women Friendly Golf Courses” and four-star rating by Golf Digest. That design element alone makes this course one of the most challenging golf courses in California, round after round.
For more information call (858) 792-6200 or visit www.delmarnationalgolf.com.
Author: Array
Golfing in Costa Rica
July 21st, 2007
Costa Rica is fast becoming one of the most popular places on the planet to vacation, and for good reason. It never snows and anytime is always a good time to go to the beach. Pristine, picturesque natural rainforests and parks cover a large portion of the country, part of why Costa Rica is leading the growing trend of ecotourism. And of course, all that fresh air and green grass lend themselves to making the area especially perfect for one other popular activity: golfing in Costa Rica. There are five major Costa Rican golf courses to chose from, whether you’re moving to Costa Rica or just thinking about living in Costa Rica for a week or two.
Have you ever golfed amongst monkeys? Now’s your chance! The Garra de Leon golf course was built right alongside a natural rainforest, and it’s a common occurrence to have native wild animals cheer you on as you play. Truly stunning from beginning to end, Garra de Leon provides a unique golf adventure that both the beginner and the advanced golfer will love golfing in Costa Rica again and again.
The Hacienda Pinilla offers a luxurious rolling golf course with the waves of the Pacific Ocean practically crashing right at your feet. Along the way, you’re sure to spot at least one or two rare native species of bird or monkey. The Hacienda Pinilla is unique in that it incorporates the natural surroundings right into the course as nature-built obstacles, making for a rewarding yet challenging game for players at all levels.
Villa del Sol, or Sun Valley, serve double-duty: it is both a natural wildlife habitat and one of the most enjoyable golf courses in Central America. The only downside to the course is that it’s easy to find yourself staring at the towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and rolling lawns instead of focusing on your shot!
Situated right on the Pacific Ocean and in the midst of some of Costa Rica’s most breath-taking rainforests is the Los Suenos Beach and Golf Resort. While your travel companions are lounging on the beach or relaxing back at the resort, you can enjoy many full days of golf on this Par 72 course. Once you’ve had your fill of golfing for the day, you can enjoy the on-site casino, restaurants, pools, and tennis courts.
If you’re thinking of moving to Costa Rica, you can join the exclusive Melia Cariari Golf Club, giving you access to the oldest and most prestigious 18-hole golf course in all of Central America. To maintain its beauty and make their golfing experience a truly memorable on, Melia Cariari is closed to non-members, so tourists cannot play. However, many who have enjoyed its lush, challenging course have said that the Melia Cariari alone would be enough to get them to keep living in Costa Rica year-round!
Whether you’re currently living in Costa Rica or haven’t even though of moving to Costa Rica, Costa Rican golf courses are there to provide endless hours of unforgettable putting pleasure. With your options for golfing in Costa Rica spanning five distinct, expertly-designed courses—the Garra de Leon, Hacienda Pinilla, Valle del Sol, Los Suenos, and Melia Cariari—you may soon find yourself living in Costa Rica whether you planned to or not!
by David Lovendahl, Costa Vista Marketing
Author: David Lovendahl
Chris Haliburton, Warburg Realty, in action.
Margaret Liu, Battery Park Realty Inc.; Eric Klemperer, City Investment Fund L.P.; Steve Berliner, GVA Williams.
Arlen Roeder, Roeder Associates in the swing.
Robert D’Angelis, guest; Elaine D’Angelis, The Corcoran Group; Eileen Spinola, REBNY; Steve Spinola, REBNY.
Marty Klain, A Squared; Jonathan Penner, Henry Blake Associates LLC; Scott Bloom, Bloom Real Estate.
Robert Shapiro, Richard Rosenthal, Alan Weisman, Barry Lewen, all of Grubb & Ellis New York.
Steve Spinola, REBNY; Class A Doubles winners Eric Klemperer, City Investment Fund L.P.; Paul Irvine, Irvine Realty Group, Inc.
Steve Spinola, REBNY; Nearest to the Pin winner George Strobel, and Ed Riguardi, Jones Lang LaSalle.
Steve Spinola, REBNY; Low Net Callaway winner Elaine D’Angelis, The Corcoran Group; Ed Riguardi, Jones Lang LaSalle.
Mike Narullo, Skanska USA; Frank Forte, Skanska USA; and Sam Lilley, Skanska USA.
David Siller, Prince Properties; Vanessa Cognard, Crains New York Business; Derek Reese, Crains New York Business.
Steve Spinola, REBNY; Low Gross Champion-Member, Jack Irushalmi, Tristar Construction; Ed Riguardi, Jones Lang LaSalle.
Class B Doubles Runner-up Christina Coppotelli, Reckson Associates ; David Lebenstein, Colliers ABR, Inc.; Class B Doubles Runner-up Richard Farley, RFR Realty LLC.
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Author: Array