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WomenInGolf Newsletter No 7

In this issue:

New features on the website, log on and have a look!
"Mental Tips" by Anne Rollo
"Putting" by Sally Smith
"a word on lies" from Carmen Railton

We have been working on expanding our website to include more new features, more information on golf clubs/equipment, link with more clothing and accessories suppliers, etc

Here are some pending Features on the website( will be ready by the end of the month ):

We are introducing the Accessories page later in the month where we will highlight the X-Socks, developed specifically for your comfort right through 18 holes of golf. You will also be able to purchase your X-Socks simply through WomenInGolf.

We are introducing Tag Bags , a range of golf bags with colours and features which are very attractive for women golfers. Tag Bags are available now at various pro shops.

From Cross we introduce the exclusive range of Cross Wet Weather Gear that will keep you dry and playing in the wet winter months.

We are going to have a Destinations page. If you like to have some time away or want to spoil yourself and your partner a small getaway can be very satisfying. Other times, absolute luxury and indulgence is even better. Our first suggestion, Twelve On Victor is ideal for a short getaway. It also caters for ladies on their own.

Golf Tips

One great way to improve your game is to learn from the pros. ANNE ROLLO (Sydney) is one of our participating professional. She teaches and runs clinics throughout the year. Log onto to her profile on our site and contact her for her latest clinics. Here's Anne's TIP OF THE MONTH

Mental Tips Last time you had a good series of shots down the fairway and then three putted, what did you walk off the green thinking? Probably some unprintable words about your putting. Next time try concentrating on the good shots not the bad and see how it helps your game.

Next time you hit a shot that you are not happy with try this technique to help you stay optimistic. It's called the FUDGE, FIX, FORGET, FOCUS.

FUDGE - It's human to be annoyed, say something silently to yourself if you like.

FIX - Have a practice swing - imagine how you should have done it.

FORGET - Everyone hits bad shots , forget it.

FOCUS - Approach your next shot in a positive manner.

Sally Smith ( Sydney) is one of our participating pros. Here is her "Thoughts on Putting"

In my teaching I find many people come to me to work on their golf swing. Over time they improve their swing and they feel they are hitting the ball better but their scores or handicap do not improve. We try to establish the exact area of their game that is letting them down. Many discover that the main area is putting.

Putting is almost half of the game of golf and sometimes the most neglected from a teaching aspect. Not many people have putting lessons because they feel they should be able to sort it out themselves. Just like any other shot in golf you cannot see what you are doing.

I am going to concentrate on what I think is the single most important aspect of putting for the average player. That is SPEED. No matter how well you set up, aim, read greens or how great your stroke is , if you do not develop a feel for the speed of a green you open yourself to 3 putting.

The idea on long putts or any putts is to hole the ball. The next best option is leaving the ball in a position which makes the next put easy or even a tap-in.

Decide on what distance you are confident with for your short puts. Research says about 20-30 cms is a good length. Practice rolling your puts into a semi circle of this width behind the hole. If you can do this you are making your next putt a definite and also giving your first put a chance of going in.