Were you dragged to the television to watch a Major and now you are hooked and inspired to become a great golfer? Or perhaps you have watched your father go off to play golf week-end after week-end and now its your turn! The desire to play golf has no age limits, unlike many other sports that have an average ‘deadline’ for which you can prove yourself and be successful. In golf you can start playing as a child, teenager, adult or at a mature age and still go on to achieve a single figure handicap. But, how do you get started?

For those committed to continuing to playing golf throughout the year, there are a few tips to help get you through the winter months and maintain the same level of enthusiasm for the sport.

Golf is a game of mental attitude, physical strength and balance. Good posture is also important as it is key to improving your golf swing. Carrying golf clubs around the course in a golf trolley rather than in a golf bag slung over the shoulder helps maintain good posture during a game. Specific strengthening exercises should be done at least five times a week and a relaxed mental attitude with a confident spirit is what you need every time you walk on to the golf course. But, what is needed to improve putting skills?

For anyone buying an electric golf trolley there is the choice of adding a Lithium or a lead-acid battery to power it. The former is more expensive so there needs to be good reason to justify buying a Lithium golf battery. There are distinct advantages to adding a Lithium battery to your golf trolley or replacing an old battery with a Lithium option.

The nights are closing in and the the clocks will fall back an hour next week. But, not all parts of the UK have had much rain or frost as yet so the ground is hard and golf courses are still allowing the use of electric golf trolleysAccessories, but as we move into winter this may no longer be the case and you will have store away your trolley - but, do you leave it in the boot of your car, in your garage or do you have place for it indoors? Due care needs to be taken to both trolley and golf battery when stored for a period of time.

The evolution of golfing equipment has come along way since the sport first begun using a stick and pebble including the launch of the electric golf trolley in the 1980's. With such advances in golfing technology, guidelines were quickly put in place to regulate golfing equipment.

Golf, as a sport can be hugely therapeutic, particularly when walking through stunning landscape and fresh air, which help to lower levels of stress and anxiety. There are also physical benefits such as enhanced balance and co-ordination plus good muscle toning particularly for those with a meaningful walking pace from one tee to the next. But, lugging a heavy load around the course or pushing a golf trolley over varied terrain can distract from the full advantages of the sport offers.

The fact that you have or are planning to invest in an electric golf trolley is a sign that you are a keen golfer and most likely to set about improving your golf score. Lowering your golf handicap can only be achieved by setting a clear goal. A 'big picture' goal should then be broken-down into smaller goals and attention placed on one particular aspect to which all your energy should be directed. The only thing that could hold you back from achieving your full potential on the golf course is a negative thought.

The advantages of playing golf accompanied by an electric golf trolley include the reduced consequence of your upper body being thrown off balance by a heavy golf bag and thereby causing muscular as well as being able to focus on your golf swing because you aren't having to divert your energies elsewhere. Additions to your trolley can add further advantages by keeping you organised throughout your game.  Discover what golf trolley accessories are available and the advantages they offer.

Warming up and staying hydrated are crucial to your health and performance levels. Golf requires stamina and mental focus, both of which can be aided by proper proper preparation ahead of and during a game. Attaching a drinks holder to your electric golf trolley is a great way to ensure you drink fluids throughout the day.

September sees the start of a new school year and many parents will be reviewing extra mural activities for their children to participate in during the school term.  To parents seeking assurance as to whether golf is a good choice for their son and/ or daughter, here are some points as to why it should be considered a sport of choice. 

Working on your golf swing with the aim of perfecting it to improve your golf score is a positive aspiration, but not the only one that you should be aiming at. Playing with an electric golf trolley, improving overall fitness and working on your golf posture are other key elements to consider to help improve your score as well as your enjoyment of the game.

Monday, July 11, 2011 4:27 PM
This blog entry has been submitted by professional golfer Ben Jones giving an update on his three week tour to Longhirst Hall Golf Club near Newcastle, Galgorm Castle in Northern Island and Fota Island near Cork with his Sport-2 electric golf trolley

Ben Jones is a professional golfer playing a full season on the EuroPro tour and is currently lying 19th on the Order of Merit and is hoping to push inside the top 10. He has played with a Powakaddy golf trolley for the last 2 years but has reported that it keeps letting him down. He recently requested to trial Linden Golf's Sport-2 electric golf trolley

Have you ever wandered why you never see a professional golfer carrying a golf bag or pulling a golf trolley? Do you just put it down to their status and being able to afford a caddy or is it that they know the importance of avoiding muscle strain, keeping focused and thereby optimising their performance? I am sure that if money wasn't the issue many golfers would opt to arrive at the first tee in the same style, but in the reality our next best option is a motorised caddy in the form of an electric golf trolley.

Playing golf accompanied by an electric golf trolley rather than a heavy golf bag slung over the shoulder is a positive step towards preventing lower, middle or upper back problems. If you have a history of back problems then there is a greater advantage to playing with a golf trolley as it will take away the extra stress of carrying golf clubs around leaving you to feel more relaxed and able to focus on your game. Back exercises are another way of strengthening the muscles that support your back to reduce the chance of injury. In this article we will give you a few exercises to work on.

Arriving at the golf course and then rushing onto the green with seconds to spare before tee-off is not the ideal way to start your game. Being methodical in how you prepare your golf trolley or bag and warm-up sufficiently are important aspects of the game. The preparation process has two key advantages namely preparing you both mentally and physically for the game. The physical preparation reduces the risk of muscle strains and injuries.

Many regular golfers are still of the opinion that electric golf trolleys are designed with the more mature golfer in mind. This is not the case and there is scientific proof that its use offers many advantages to golfers of all ages. Electric golf trolleys allow golfers to enjoy and improve their golf experience and should no longer be considered an expensive luxury golfing accessory. Even for the recreational golfers, golf trolleys are useful because there is no need to carry your golf clubs and accessories around the course, so you are able to conserve your energy and focus on the overall game itself.

Golf, as with all sports, requires various items of equipment some being an absolute requirement and others can be classified as supportive items. The essentials, namely golf clubs, balls, tees and golf bag are carried by the golfers during a round of golf. A supportive item would be an electric golf trolley. Although handicap and club golfers can  carry their golf clubs and balls in a golf bag slung over the shoulder this is not conducive to maintaining good posture and successful progression in the sport.

We have discussed the physical and mental health benefits of electric golf trolleys in previous blogs. However, what we haven't covered is the importance of maintaining our trolley in good working condition so that it doesn't fail in meeting our expectations of a stress-free, relaxed game.

Wouldn't we all like to afford to employ a golf caddy whenever, we play golf? Sure we would, but in reality this is not possible (for most of us), so the next best thing is an electric golf trolley. The trolley will carry your clubs, and save your back and shoulders, whilst you still get to walk the course. The only difference is that it won't select the best golf club for your next shot - that you have to do yourself at no physical or mental cost to your game!

The most common golf injuries occur in the lower back, elbows, shoulders, hands and wrists, and are generally defined as either cumulative (overuse) or acute (traumatic) injuries. The best way to avoid an injury is to prevent them with proper conditioning, equipment and swing mechanics. Here are some tips to avoid injuries including the investment in an electric golf trolley to reduce stress to the lower back as well as deferred pain to the knees through lugging a heavy golf bag around the golf course.

There are a number of different electric golf trolley models available on the market. All have their own specific features and price tag. So how do you choose the trolley most suited to you and your golfing requirements? There are various features you should consider before making a purchase, which we will discuss in this blog article.

Most quality golf trolleys are designed with the golfer in mind. They should be designed to be easy to handle around the course, maintain, store and fold for transportability. Many factors come into the design stage such as height of golf trolley, weight distribution, ease of use, materials, quality, strength of build and longevity.

The build quality includes what materials are used, how the trolley is constructed and how this will affect the life of the trolley.

Golfers generally have four main options when it comes to getting themselves and their clubs around the course - the use of a golf cart, electric golf trolley, manual push trolley or carrying a golf bag.  A golf cart, carrying you and your equipment is a great option.  Although popular this method means that you are not getting the full health benefits that walking the course can offer.  Walking keeps your energy levels up, and is a good cardio workout recommended as a simple and effective form of exercise by health professionals.

There is a typical expectation for a golf battery to last for up to 7 years, but this is dependent on so many variables, such as depth of discharge, maintenance, temperature and storage that it is almost impossible to give a fixed number. Here are some tips to get a good life out of your golf battery:

The country-side around Northampton is magnificient making it ideal to come for a golfing break. Northampton is located in the heart of England and is easily accessible from all parts of England. The county of Northamptonshire including is considered one of the best regions for playing golf. So pack your clubs and electric golf trolley and make a booking at one of the featured golf courses in and around the market-town of Northampton - Brampton Heath, Wellingborough and Northamptonshire Country Golf Clubs.

Golf is the a sport that anyone can play at any age. It provides the common man (or woman) an opportunity any time. You are never too old or too young. With the launch of the electric golf trolley, this has also contributed to all ages being able to play a game of golf. So much has been documented about the physical health benefits of using an electric golf trolley versus lugging a heavy golf bag from one tee to the next.

 The Sport 2 electric golf trolley has been reported as effortless to use and powerful enough to get over any hill. It also folds down to a compact size so is easy to store in the boot of a car. With all the great features this golf trolley has to offer and at a great price, it recently received the National Club Golfer Best Value Trolley Award 2011.

It is easy to make excuses for goofing in golf. At the 19th hole you can either drown your sorrows in a pint of beer as you verbalise your believed reasons for poor performance to your golfing partners or you can sit-back, reflect and put a plan in place to work towards success in the next round of golf. In this blog we discuss tips on improving your mental focus and making sure you have the appropriate equipment to support your game such as an electric golf trolley so your muscles and posture aren't stressed lugging a heavy golf bag or pushing a golf trolley around the course.