They are not the only ones – even hobby golf players who have taken week-end golfing training from instructors sometimes tend to get confused about the kind of clubs they should pick for themselves and this is no mean feat, so actually requires some information about the kind of club-head, grip and other finer details that go into the makings of a quality golf club.

A lot of the main decision of which kind of flex rating to choose for the golf-club depends on the player’s personal golfing style, which is undoubtedly the most important element of all in the kind of club you buy and the service it renders you.

If you choose the right flex rating for your club, it will definitely have a positive effect on your golf game, but even before this, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics of any shaft flex.

The bend of a shaft needs to be imperceptible and designed to cause the most effect when a Golf Club Swing is executed; the club head’s force and speed actually cause a minor flex in the shaft.

The manner of production of the chosen club has a remarkable result on the stiffness or flexibility ratio of the club and for those that are not too sure about what this means, there is the option of consulting with an expert or instructor at the golf course to get their opinion about whether this lot is suitable or a switch is required.

Among the 4 chief flex ratings are L, R, S and XS, which refer to the club being suitable for Ladies, Regular, Senior or are Extra Stiff in type.

You may need to take a trial of the clubs you have got your eye on in order to know their suitability for you: while it is recommended that you do take a trial of the golf clubs, it is more for the purpose of ascertaining the correctness of the flex rating for yourself, which is determined by the comfort level you feel when using them.

You may need to judge the appropriateness of the clubs by an advanced technical process when selecting your shaft flex; one way to do this by studying the way you Golf Club Swing your arm and then deciding whether the club affords you the flexibility you need.

How fast you can use the club to Golf Club Swing is one of the technical details you need to figure out when trying to determine the flex shaft of your choice and this is dependent on your club Golf Club Swing; the faster the Golf Club Swing, the stiffer you can believe the club to be.

If it feels like your club is whizzing through the air and cutting it bare like grease lighting, then perhaps the XS type is ideal for you; but if you like a slower, controlled Golf Club Swing then the R or L is better for you. These letters denoting the stiffness and flexibility of the club are sometimes not voluntarily taken up by beginners, especially men who may feel comfortable with a Ladies style shaft but end up buying the Regular – to feel manlier. However, since experts argue that the type-casting for all golf-clubs in this range is usually arbitrarily assigned since this is based on data gathered from varied Golf Club Swinging habits of a wide cross-section of golfers across the nation (sometimes even other nations), there really is nothing to feel embarrassed about when you’ve found your ideal flex rating in golf clubs. After all, the game is all about leisure and style – find your own, today and play your best game ever with either a graphite or steel shafted golf club.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., November 10, 2008 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) today announces a new partnership with The Luggage Club that will offer reliable and secure shipping of luggage and clubs for LPGA members and fans alike.  The Luggage Club (TLC) is the premier door-to-door pick-up and delivery service of luggage, golf clubs, skis, mobility-impaired equipment and business goods.

 “Since the nature of our business requires LPGA members and their families, as well as staff and fans to log thousands of miles traveling each year, we are happy to offer the services of The Luggage Club and welcome them as a partner of the LPGA,” said LPGA Chief Marketing Officer Bill Susetka.  “The Luggage Club’s worldwide service insures that our members and fans will always have an option for affordable and dependable luggage transfer in lieu of simply checking bags week-in and week-out.”

            As part of its partnership with the LPGA, The Luggage Club will offer LPGA members, staff and fans a 15 percent discounted rate on purchases for all TLC services.  This will provide for a safe, reliable method of shipping their luggage, golf clubs and other packages around the world. 

            With the global nature of the LPGA business, The Luggage Club has the capabilities and experience to accommodate door-to-door luggage and goods delivery to more than 220 countries and territories located throughout North and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe.  For the many LPGA members who travel domestically and internationally week-in and week-out, this provides a seamless and easy option for transporting their luggage and golf clubs for their multi-week and sometimes multi-month trips.

            “We are extremely excited about our newest partner and proud to be associated with such a fine organization as the LPGA” says Todd Kempinger, CEO of The Luggage Club.  “Our luggage delivery service is a natural fit for the LPGA, and offers today’s travelers the peace-of-mind of knowing their bags and clubs are going to be safe and secure, and waiting for them when they arrive at their final travel destination.”

About The Luggage Club

The Luggage Club (TLC) is the travel industry’s premier door-to-door luggage, golf clubs, skis, surfboard and goods delivery provider.  With services available domestically and in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, TLC provides a complete range of specialized delivery services to make any travel process more stress-free in today’s travel environment.  By having your luggage, golf clubs and goods shipped in advance, TLC provides an alternative to the hassles of airport transfers and airline fees while eliminating the risk of lost luggage through its arrival guarantee and premium insurance coverage.  For additional information on The Luggage Club, please visit www.theluggageclub.com or call toll-free 877-231-5131.

About the Ladies Professional Golf Association

As the longest-running women’s professional sports organization in the world, the LPGA features a membership comprised of world-class LPGA Tour professionals and dedicated Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP). Today’s LPGA Tour features the most talented global group of professional athletes competing in 37 events in 10 countries with total prize money of more than $64 million. In addition to its dynamic Tour members, nearly 1,200 certified LPGA T&CP members serve the golf industry in teaching, coaching and management positions, and oversee programs aimed at increasing the involvement of women, girls and youth in golf. The LPGA’s Vision is to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the best golf professionals in the world. Its Mission is to be a leader in the world of sports, to promote economic empowerment for all members, and to serve as role models on and off the course. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. For more information on the LPGA, log on to www.LPGA.com.

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Media contact:  Jason Taylor, LPGA; jason.taylor@lpga.com, 386.274.6200

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A New Reality for Private Clubs

by Bob Bodman, Author of The Guide to Membership Marketing

How will the shrinking of the US and world economies affect the fortunes of private member-owned clubs and what can club leadership do to minimize the impact of the new reality on their club?

Private clubs, as an industry and as individual institutions, are rapidly evolving away from a model of tradition to one of pragmatism and commercialism. The history of the private club industry has always experienced cycles and swings, typically moved by generational values and standards, but what attracted members to clubs generally remained fairly consistent. Evidence now suggests traditional methods and models are no longer attracting new members like they once did, even at the most venerable of clubs. Additionally, many clubs are finding it increasingly difficult to collect enough dues to provide the high level of services members expect, initiation fee revenues are not covering the capital needs of aging facilities and assessments are increasing, many times beyond the affordability of many members. Private clubs need to embrace new ideas to compete and survive in this new environment.

Evidence indicates that, in periods of economic slowdowns, members use can actually increase, such as immediately following 9-11.  This may be due to a retrenchment in travel or a sentiment such as “We are paying higher dues, therefore, we need to use the club more frequently.”  Evidence also indicates that the clubs delivering high quality services and programs actually prosper during downturns in the economy. Whereas, giving only lip service to being a “Family Club” goes nowhere. Clubs must actually deliver on such programmatic statements. Overall, the features that once attracted prospective members to the club, such as a great golf course, are no longer the features that make the difference.

The recent near-meltdown in the economy and financial markets will surely affect the private club industry in many ways (i.e., equipment leasing, borrowing for capital projects, market affluence, current member price sensitivity, members’ ability to absorb assessments and increased cost of goods, to name only a few).  Add these factors to an overbuilt, highly competitive club market and an aging club population and you have a “new reality” in the making.

We believe now is a critical time for club leadership to embrace comprehensive Strategic Planning  in order to fully understand and address the “new reality” affecting their club, and to ensure their club makes the changes necessary to appeal to the next generation of club members.  Club leadership may now be faced with a serious challenge of retooling for a very different-looking future. Status quo leadership will only pass the buck on to a future Board at the expense of losing serious ground in the battle for future members.

CLUB RESOURCES is a leading club consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, membership development, club equity conversions and developer support. Contact Bob Bodman at Bob@Club-Resources.com or visit Club-Resources.com