Simplify Your Golf Swing and Shave Strokes
OK. Don't get us wrong. We have no trouble hitting the fairway. Unfortunately, it's usually the fairway just to the right of ours!
Do a quick search on the internet for golf swing instruction and you'll quickly find that there is no shortage of instructional books on the topic. So how do you discern effective instruction from the average, canned info?
Well, you let BigDogEat do the research and point you to the cream of the crop, of course.
So that's what we did. Now granted. There are a lot of great game improvement books around, but "The Simple Golf Swing" by David Nevogt takes the cake.
David's e-book, "The Simple Golf Swing" is just what it says. David breaks the swing down into simple steps that are as effective as they are easy to learn. You'll be hitting straighter, more consistent shots in no time at all.
David actually guarantees that you'll shave 7 to 12 strokes off of your game by using his method or your money back.
We dug a little deeper and found that "The Simple Golf Swing" is one of the top selling e-books on the internet (and has been for a while now).
After reading David's book and putting it to the test, we know how David can rmake such a guarantee. Because "The Simple Golf Swing" actually DOES WORK! (which is more than we can say about some of the other instructionals we've tried).
Hallelujah! At last we can quit counting on the trees to knock our ball back into the fairway!
Sell Those Old Clubs Without Losing Your Golf Polo
We’ve all been there. You fork out a few hundred bucks for that brand new set of Pings, play them for a year or two, and then it’s time to trade in again for the latest and greatest. Unfortunately, trading in clubs is a lot like trading in cars. Buy high and sell low.
Well it’s been our experience that, much like cars, you’re better off selling that old set of clubs outright and we’ve found that online auctions isn’t a bad way to go. We’ve listed a couple of the better online venues below and some tips on how to get the most out of your listing.
By now, everyone knows eBay and I’m sure that some of you have even made a few purchases on eBay.
So why is eBay a good way to sell used clubs? One word. Exposure. eBay is the fourth most visited site on the web. Bottom line is if you list it (especially now when golf season is kicking off), they will come. But there are a few things you need to know to get the most out of your listing.
First off, even if you have an eBay account, you’ll need to sign up for a seller’s account.
This is a fairly straight forward and signing up is free.
The eBay community uses buyer and seller feedback to rate its members. When you buy something on eBay, you have the opportunity to make comments about your transaction.
This is how sellers and buyers alike build their reputation as being honest and straight forth in there dealings. Keep in mind that buyers will generally be leary of dealing with a seller that has no feedback or an excessive amount of negative feedback. So If you’re brand new to eBay, it’s a good idea to gain some positive feedback by bidding on and buying a few small items before diving into selling. There are so many great deals on eBay that buying a few items really isn’t that big of a deal. Plus, it will give you a chance to become better acquainted with the auction system.
Once you’ve gotten some positive feedback and you’re ready to list an auction, here are a few tips to help you list a successful auction:
- Search for like clubs on eBay to help you decide on an attractive price for your clubs.
- Accentuate the positive features of your clubs first, but be as descriptive as possible in your listing. If there are flaws, scratches, etc. list it.
- Provide several clear pictures of your clubs.
- Although you have the option of setting a reserve price (that’s a minimum dollar value that you’re willing to accept and is NOT known to the buyer) we advise against it. Reserve prices have a tendency to turn potential buyers off since they don’t know if their bid is acceptable or not. Instead, just set your minimum bid to the price you’re willing to accept. That way, everyone knows up front what it costs to become a bidder in your auction.
- Run your auction a minimum of 7 days and make it end on a Sunday evening. The longer the auction is, the more exposure it gets, and Sunday evenings are a busy time for eBay.
- Although the the post office is a great way to ship small items, larger items like golf clubs are cheaper to ship through UPS. Just visit your local UPS store and they’ll help you with everything.
- Ship promptly and be sure to leave feedback once your buyer has received the clubs.
These are just a few tips to help you have a successful eBay auction. If we mentioned everything you need to know about eBay, we could literally fill several pages. If you’re serious about selling those old clubs on eBay, we recommend that you pick up a good basic book on selling on eBay (you can see our recommendations below)
Well there you have it, how to sell your clubs on eBay.
Here are some great books to get you started selling on eBay
But there’s always more than one way to skin a cat (or sell used clubs),
which brings us to LiveDeal.com.
You can think of LiveDeal as more of an online classified ad than an auction. Although it’s nowhere near the size of eBay, it’s a great service and is quickly gaining popularity. Unlike eBay, which charges a nominal listing fee, LiveDeal offers free listings. Also, it’s geared towards local sales so if you want to avoid the hassle of shipping, you can list your clubs locally. If it were us, we would give this service a try first before heading down eBay street. After all, it’s free to sign up, and free to list your item, why not give it a shot. At any rate, both eBay and LiveDeal are excellent venues for buying and selling.
Well there it is. How to sell your used clubs and keep the golf polo on your back.
As always. Happy selling, happy golfing and let the big dog eat!
How to Play Golf for Free
I always look forward to this time of year but as we all know playing golf can be hard on the wallet.
If you’re like me, then you don’t play nearly as much as you would like to.
Let’s face it. Between family, work, and life, it’s amazing that we find time to play at all!
You can join a course and save some money but that usually means that you’re going to have to play a lot to make it worth your while. Not to mention the fact that you’re usually restricted to playing one or maybe a handful of courses.
You end up feeling guilty when you do play another course because you could have played at your club for “free”.
Well this year, we’re trying something new.
We ran across a guide by Ken Hammond called How to Play Golf for Free.
Ken is like a lot of us. He’s an average golfer, scores in the low 90s, and loves to play the game.
And like us, Ken would much rather play for free, which brings us to his guide.
In How to Play Golf for Free, Ken lays out in simple instructions, exactly how to:
- Play tons of courses without paying green fees and even cart fees
- Play exclusive country clubs without paying crazy membership fees
- The number one mistake people do that keeps them from playing courses for free
- Why what you wear on the course can actually make you money
- If you’re an everyday golfer , Ken can even show you how to make money playing
(if you’re like us, you’ll be tickled to death just to play for free)
Ken sells this guide for less than a Sunday at the course. (Actually...a lot less!)
If you play one time for free, the guide has paid for itself.
And with all of the guides we endorse, “How to Play Golf for Free” comes with a 90 day
money back, no questions asked, guarantee!
We hate to sound like a billboard, guys, but this one really is a no-brainer.
Ken is well known in the golf community for his straight-shooting attitude and he has great
newsletter that covers what’s hot and what’s not in golf.
Some really good stuff here.
Ken also has a lot of other cool freebies on his site.
So even if you’re not going to give the guide a shot, at least check his site out and sign up for the newsletter.
Definitely worth the time.
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