Is Paula Creamer a threat at Rancho Mirage or will Lorena Ochoa continue her winning ways? Golfweek weighs in.

The correct golf swing is not easily achieved with just a single practice session. The only way to learn the correct golf swing is through consistent practice. The reason is because the correct golf swing is a set of movements that the body finds extremely unnatural and uncomfortable.

The Simple Golf Swing is probably the number one bestselling golf instruction ebook on the internet. This system is laid out in a easy to understand and simple to read instructions so you can go practice what has been taught ASAP.

Being a good golfer is fine, but if you want to get ahead and try to break into the PGA possibilities of pro golfing, a high standard of golf instruction is a must. Basically, you need to know that it is going to be a long, slow adventure and you will need to posses the fortitude to be able to continue to practice even when you're hitting the ball badly, and take my word for this, you will go through periods when you do hit the ball badly.

An article about how to choose quality golf shoes to win the game of golf. This article gives useful tips for shopping for the best golf shoes.

You'll probably agree that opinions across the board vary. However I think it's probably safe to say that most people think that getting the ball airborne all comes down to the angle of the club face. While that's partially true, there is a lot more than that to take into consideration.

Part of being a professional golf entertainer is trying to come up with new ideas or shots that audiences may find funny or amazing. In doing so you always risk looking like an idiot when something turns out to not be funny or amazing. Let's face it, there are only so many ways you can hit a 7 iron and make it exciting.

Finding your ball behind a large tree or immersed in a sand trap are two of the obstacles golfers hope to avoid during a game, among others. Here are some of the routes a golfer can take to get out of these situations and overcome the challenge such obstacles present.

Most people do not consider miniature golf to be much of a challenge, but they also probably forget how much fun it can be. What better way to spend some good quality time with your family or friends, get some exercise and have some affordable fun.

The club head and grip weights always vary due to every individual golfer's need. For instance, if a golfer needs more swing weight (head weight) or a larger grip size (grip weight). These custom weights are available in a lot of different units but the weight measurement units of the shaft are still much more variable.

The state of Arizona has long been recognized as a premier destination for golf lovers. According to Phoenix golf source, metropolitan Phoenix has over 185 golf destinations, which includes public, private and resort golf courses.

Michelle Wie has accepted a sponsor exemption to play in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic in suburban Toledo this summer. Wie, a freshman at Stanford, first played in the tournament as a 13-year-old amateur in 2003. The LPGA pro was sidelined with wrist problems that shortened her season last year. Two weeks ago, she received an exemption to play in the Safeway tournament but withdrew after injuring her left wrist. Wie has played in one tournament so far this year.

Tiger Woods landed a new title sponsor for his holiday tournament in southern California, signing a five-year deal Thursday with Chevron with designs of raising money and developing programs to support Woods' education-based foundation. The Chevron World Challenge will be held Dec. 18-21 at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., featuring a world-class field of 16 players competing for a $5.75 million purse, the largest of the silly season.

Pablo Martin of Spain and Gregory Bourdy of France each shot 8-under 63 Thursday to break the course record and lead by one shot after the first round of the Portuguese Open. The 21-year-old Martin, who last year became the first amateur to win an event on the European tour with his victory at the Portuguese Open, had eight birdies. He is now a professional. Bourdy also had eight birdies on the Oitavos Dunes course in a span of 11 holes beginning with the sixth.

Austin, Texas is a golfer's paradise. This is a brief summary of the golf courses located in & around Austin.

Adam Scott went straight to the clubhouse for medical treatment after his first round at the Houston Open. Imagine what he would've shot if he was healthy. The defending champion took advantage of placid early conditions to shoot a course-record 9-under 63 on Thursday, his third straight spectacular round at the Tournament Course at Redstone. Johnson Wagner matched Scott's 63 late in the day.