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		<title>Is it ok to put golf balls in Freezer to keep them fresh?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by Chuck K: Is it ok to put golf balls in Freezer to keep them fresh? How do you keep Golf balls fresh! Best answer: Answer by Antonnygolf balls dont need to be fresh. but if they do keep them referigerated not frozen Give your answer to this question below!]]></description>
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How do you keep Golf balls fresh!</p>
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<p><i>Answer by Antonny</i><br/>golf balls dont need to be fresh.  but if they do keep them referigerated not frozen</p>
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		<title>How to do the golf balls in a locker prank?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by legoisaac: How to do the golf balls in a locker prank? Ok, so ive seen youtube videos of people putting golf balls in someones locker, and they open it and they all fall out, and im planning on doing this. But, how do they get the gofl balls in there without having them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by legoisaac</i>: How to do the golf balls in a locker prank?</strong><br />
Ok, so ive seen youtube videos of people putting golf balls in someones locker, and they open it and they all fall out, and im planning on doing this.</p>
<p>But, how do they get the gofl balls in there without having them dump out while they put them in there?</p>
<p>Thanks<br />
I am in middle school, its the long lockers so i would need a big piece of card board.</p>
<p>Also theres cameras&#8230;so it would be kinda hard to do it without being caught <img src='http://www.golftipsandinstructions.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' />  but, ima try to do it.</p>
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<p><i>Answer by Aviator</i><br/>or you could use eggs</p>
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		<title>Golf Clubs &amp; Tips : Physical Exercises to Help Hit Golf Balls Far</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:48:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Physical exercises that will help golfers to hit the ball farther include swinging golf clubs with weighted donuts on the end. Learn about the importance of flexibility for golfers withhelp from a Class A member of the PGA of America in this free video on golf exercises. Expert: Kevin Battersby Contact: www.battersbygolf.com Bio: Kevin Battersby&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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<p>Physical exercises that will help golfers to hit the ball farther include swinging golf clubs with weighted donuts on the end. Learn about the importance of flexibility for golfers withhelp from a Class A member of the PGA of America in this free video on golf exercises. Expert: Kevin Battersby Contact: www.battersbygolf.com Bio: Kevin Battersby&#8217;s affiliation with the PGA of America began in 1985, and he was elected as a Class A member in 1998. Filmmaker: Paul Muller</p>
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		<title>Why do golf balls on the putting surface break away from mountains?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question by fireFox: Why do golf balls on the putting surface break away from mountains? I thought the reverse would be true &#8211; that a huge mass would tend to attract objects, not repel them. Best answer: Answer by Jr.Drainage. Putts tend to follow water&#8230;.water runs away from mountains&#8230; Square pegs = square holes. Add [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><i>Question by fireFox</i>: Why do golf balls on the putting surface break away from mountains?</strong><br />
I thought the reverse would be true &#8211; that a huge mass would tend to attract objects, not repel them.</p>
<p><strong>Best answer:</strong></p>
<p><i>Answer by Jr.</i><br/>Drainage. Putts tend to follow water&#8230;.water runs away from mountains&#8230; Square pegs = square holes.</p>
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		<title>Are Golf Balls The Most Expensive Golf Accessories Of All</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A golfer is always faced with a constant barrage of things that he can possibly spend his money on. These things range from the necessary things like golf clubs, to completely unnecessary things like trophy cases for hole-in-one balls. It would seem that a golfer&#8217;s money could constantly be thrown away on the many things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A golfer is always faced with a constant barrage of things that he can possibly spend his money on. These things range from the necessary things like golf clubs, to completely unnecessary things like trophy cases for hole-in-one balls. It would seem that a golfer&#8217;s money could constantly be thrown away on the many things that are available for purchase. However, one of the most expensive things that a golfer has to spend money on is not what you would expect. Golf balls are perhaps the most irritating thing that a golfer buys. He seems to buy them over and over, as they disappear into bushes, lakes, or sand traps. Rates for golf balls can seem fairly ridiculous too, with some selling for over $25 for a pack of 12. If you want to save money on golf balls or even get them for free, read on for a few tips on how you can do just this.</p>
<p>While you are in the middle of a golf game, there are usually many opportunities to find golf balls that have been left behind by golfers before you. It isn&#8217;t a good idea to constantly interrupt your game in search of golf balls, but if you happen to walk right by a cluster of bushes or a small water hazard, you might as well take a moment to look for golf balls that have been left behind. If you don&#8217;t mind getting your arm wet, usually you can find multiple balls just by reaching into a water pool. Bushes and other similar obstructions are also good places to look. Other golfers may find you strange when you are rooting around for golf balls, but it is definitely worth it in the end when you don&#8217;t need to pay insane amounts for golf balls every week. All you have to do is shove them into a bag you carry with you, then wash them off as soon as you get home for golf balls that are like new.</p>
<p>You can also buy used golf balls from many different sources, including sporting good stores in your local area. These are sold at a huge discount off of the original price, and you can usually not even tell that they have been used thanks to the cleaning processes. Usually they are not sold in matching brands or colors, so if uniformity is your thing you may be disappointed. Unless you are more than just a casual golfer, used or second-hand balls will probably work just fine. It takes a very trained hand to be able to tell the difference between a new ball and a used ball, or between an expensive ball and a cheap ball. The spin and the hardness of the balls are usually varying, but probably not enough for you to notice. Try two contrasting balls in a row and see if you notice anything, and if not then you can be happy that you are able to stick with the cheaper balls.</p>
<p>It may not seem like much of a money saver to get all of your golf balls for free or for a discounted rate, but the money you save will sure add up. Whether it&#8217;s just a few dollars a week or whether you notice a significantly large saving, it&#8217;s still money in your pocket that wouldn&#8217;t have been there otherwise. Therefore, you should remember the golf ball savings techniques that have been discussed so far: first of all, you should always take whatever chance you get to search for golf balls that have been left behind by previous golfers in areas that they are likely to have lost them. Secondly, buy used golf balls from sporting good stores in order to save money. If you follow these two guidelines, you are sure to experience the benefits of being free from paying full price for golf balls.</p>
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		<title>Are Golf Balls The Most Expensive Golf Accessories Of All</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A golfer is always faced with a constant barrage of things that he can possibly spend his money on. These things range from the necessary things like golf clubs, to completely unnecessary things like trophy cases for hole-in-one balls. It would seem that a golfer&#8217;s money could constantly be thrown away on the many things that are available for purchase. However, one of the most expensive things that a golfer has to spend money on is not what you would expect. Golf balls are perhaps the most irritating thing that a golfer buys. He seems to buy them over and over, as they disappear into bushes, lakes, or sand traps. Rates for golf balls can seem fairly ridiculous too, with some selling for over $25 for a pack of 12. If you want to save money on golf balls or even get them for free, read on for a few tips on how you can do just this.</p>
<p>While you are in the middle of a golf game, there are usually many opportunities to find golf balls that have been left behind by golfers before you. It isn&#8217;t a good idea to constantly interrupt your game in search of golf balls, but if you happen to walk right by a cluster of bushes or a small water hazard, you might as well take a moment to look for golf balls that have been left behind. If you don&#8217;t mind getting your arm wet, usually you can find multiple balls just by reaching into a water pool. Bushes and other similar obstructions are also good places to look. Other golfers may find you strange when you are rooting around for golf balls, but it is definitely worth it in the end when you don&#8217;t need to pay insane amounts for golf balls every week. All you have to do is shove them into a bag you carry with you, then wash them off as soon as you get home for golf balls that are like new.</p>
<p>You can also buy used golf balls from many different sources, including sporting good stores in your local area. These are sold at a huge discount off of the original price, and you can usually not even tell that they have been used thanks to the cleaning processes. Usually they are not sold in matching brands or colors, so if uniformity is your thing you may be disappointed. Unless you are more than just a casual golfer, used or second-hand balls will probably work just fine. It takes a very trained hand to be able to tell the difference between a new ball and a used ball, or between an expensive ball and a cheap ball. The spin and the hardness of the balls are usually varying, but probably not enough for you to notice. Try two contrasting balls in a row and see if you notice anything, and if not then you can be happy that you are able to stick with the cheaper balls.</p>
<p>It may not seem like much of a money saver to get all of your golf balls for free or for a discounted rate, but the money you save will sure add up. Whether it&#8217;s just a few dollars a week or whether you notice a significantly large saving, it&#8217;s still money in your pocket that wouldn&#8217;t have been there otherwise. Therefore, you should remember the golf ball savings techniques that have been discussed so far: first of all, you should always take whatever chance you get to search for golf balls that have been left behind by previous golfers in areas that they are likely to have lost them. Secondly, buy used golf balls from sporting good stores in order to save money. If you follow these two guidelines, you are sure to experience the benefits of being free from paying full price for golf balls.</p>
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		<title>Golf Balls – Tips About Golf Balls That Every Golfer Should Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Back in the old days, your choice of golf balls was simple; high-level professionals would use a three piece golf ball, which had a high spin, and covered with balata. Your every day, normal golf players would opt for the two piece golf ball which was covered with surlyn and was rock solid. Today, however, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Back in the old days, your choice of golf balls was simple; high-level professionals would use a three piece golf ball, which had a high spin, and covered with balata. Your every day, normal golf players would opt for the two piece golf ball which was covered with surlyn and was rock solid. </p>
<p>Today, however, there is an enormous amount of golf balls to choose from.  For the beginner, making this choice may not be easy, so let&#8217;s simplify things a bit and take a look at a few details of today&#8217;s golf ball varieties.</p>
<p>The easiest way to look at the types of golf balls that are available today is to view them from a two-sided menu. On one side you have the type of balls that professionals use, which are soft, high spin, very expensive, and three-piece. </p>
<p>On the other side, you have standard two-piece golf balls that are low spin, inexpensive, and are the average choice for beginner and amateur golfers. </p>
<p>Then you have the middle &#8211; in between the two general ball types where you will find many kinds of multipurpose golf balls which provide plenty of distance when hit from the tee, yet gives enough control to the player.</p>
<p>Making The Right Choice</p>
<p>You can use the above simplified explanation of golf ball types to make the right choice for your needs.  If you are a beginner then you would obviously want to go with the two piece, low spin golf balls.  While you have less control, the fact that your swing should have the ball going straight as possible will alleviate potential bad shots, thereby reducing penalties.</p>
<p>As you improve your golfing skills, you can then start to move towards the middle choice of multipurpose golf balls which will start to give you a bit more control over the flight of the ball.  Soon enough you will be at the skill level to actually steer the ball in different directions to make more successful shots. </p>
<p>Good golfers want as much control as possible so that they can steer the ball to the left or to the right, depending on their intended direction. Beginners should only be concerned about driving every last yard they can from their shots, and in a straight direction.</p>
<p>There is also 2 more last minute tips:</p>
<p>1. Keep your golf balls warm: Did you know that a ball will suffer the loss of distance if it is too cold? If you are playing during a cold day, hold on to a few balls inside of your coat pocket and handle them here and there to keep the balls warmed up. You can then alternate balls at each new tee so that you can start one that is warm.</p>
<p>2. Golf balls do not last forever: Golf balls have a shelf life. After approximately 1 year, you will lose distance with the same ball. It is best to keep track of how long you have had your golf balls to avoid using them stale.  And remember, three-piece balls tend to lose their quality sooner than two-piece golf balls.</p>
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		<title>The History of Golf Balls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the game of golf, golf balls are struck by clubs with the objective of putting the ball in a hole in as few strokes (shots) as possible. At the beginning of each hole, a ball may be placed upon a tee to steady the ball and help the golfer achieve more loft on his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the game of golf, golf balls are struck by clubs with the objective of putting the ball in a hole in as few strokes (shots) as possible.  At the beginning of each hole, a ball may be placed upon a tee to steady the ball and help the golfer achieve more loft on his shot.  Off of the tee box, a player must strike the ball as it lies on the ground.  Once a golfer reaches the green, he may choose to utilize a putter, a club with a flat clubface, to roll the ball towards the hole. </p>
<p>In the beginning of golf, in early 1800&#8242;s, golf balls were covered with leather and stuffed with goose feathers.  By the mid-1800&#8242;s, a harder ball was developed using gutta-percha packing material, commonly found in tree milk.  Through time, the bramble ball was developed, with a hard dimpled cover.  At the turn of the century a rubber ball was developed by the B.F. Goodrich Company, with hard rubber core wound by rubber threads and covered by a synthetic material. </p>
<p>Today, there are primarily two types of golf balls used in the game: the balata ball and the surlyn ball.  Regardless of the type of ball used, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has regulated conformity among all balls to be played.  The USGA ruled that all balls must be round, no larger than 1.68” in diameter, and may not be heavier than 1.62 oz. </p>
<p>The balata ball is also known as a three-piece ball.  It contains a hard rubber core, is wound by rubber bands and has a cover made of a synthetic material called balata.  Balata is essentially a soft cover that many advanced golfers believe make it easier for them to shape their shots.  The drawback to this softer cover is that it is not very resistant to nicks and cuts throughout repeated use. </p>
<p>The two-piece ball contains a larger rubber core, and a thick cover of a synthetic material called surlyn.  Although this harder cover may make it more difficult to shape shots, and it may create more bounce, it is more durable than the balata ball.  It is also thought that it is more difficult to achieve a desired backspin on the ball with a two-piece ball. </p>
<p>The major manufacturers of golf balls are Titleist, Dunlop, MaxFli, Top Flight, Pinnacle and Precept.  Golf balls are generally packaged in boxes of three called sleeves.  Retailers will typically sell boxes of multiple sleeves of balls, usually in quantities of 15-18.  A box of golf balls normally retails between $20 and $50, depending on the maker and brand.</p>
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		<title>The History of Golf Balls</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the game of golf, golf balls are struck by clubs with the objective of putting the ball in a hole in as few strokes (shots) as possible.  At the beginning of each hole, a ball may be placed upon a tee to steady the ball and help the golfer achieve more loft on his shot.  Off of the tee box, a player must strike the ball as it lies on the ground.  Once a golfer reaches the green, he may choose to utilize a putter, a club with a flat clubface, to roll the ball towards the hole. </p>
<p>In the beginning of golf, in early 1800&#8242;s, golf balls were covered with leather and stuffed with goose feathers.  By the mid-1800&#8242;s, a harder ball was developed using gutta-percha packing material, commonly found in tree milk.  Through time, the bramble ball was developed, with a hard dimpled cover.  At the turn of the century a rubber ball was developed by the B.F. Goodrich Company, with hard rubber core wound by rubber threads and covered by a synthetic material. </p>
<p>Today, there are primarily two types of golf balls used in the game: the balata ball and the surlyn ball.  Regardless of the type of ball used, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has regulated conformity among all balls to be played.  The USGA ruled that all balls must be round, no larger than 1.68” in diameter, and may not be heavier than 1.62 oz. </p>
<p>The balata ball is also known as a three-piece ball.  It contains a hard rubber core, is wound by rubber bands and has a cover made of a synthetic material called balata.  Balata is essentially a soft cover that many advanced golfers believe make it easier for them to shape their shots.  The drawback to this softer cover is that it is not very resistant to nicks and cuts throughout repeated use. </p>
<p>The two-piece ball contains a larger rubber core, and a thick cover of a synthetic material called surlyn.  Although this harder cover may make it more difficult to shape shots, and it may create more bounce, it is more durable than the balata ball.  It is also thought that it is more difficult to achieve a desired backspin on the ball with a two-piece ball. </p>
<p>The major manufacturers of golf balls are Titleist, Dunlop, MaxFli, Top Flight, Pinnacle and Precept.  Golf balls are generally packaged in boxes of three called sleeves.  Retailers will typically sell boxes of multiple sleeves of balls, usually in quantities of 15-18.  A box of golf balls normally retails between $20 and $50, depending on the maker and brand.</p>
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