SKLZ Gyro Swing and other training aids, Golf Fore the Good, Mick Gyure on the ‘Everyday Golfer’s Guide to Shooting Lower Scores’

Click here to hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week . In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Equipment Editor Kiel Christianson about a few full swing aids available this spring, including the SKLZ Gyro Swing. “They each target a different aspect of the swing, although they all seek to do the same sort of thing,” he says. Velia Pola of Golf Fore the Good talks about how her organization blends charity with golf. “What we’re focusing on now is that I’m going to do a sort of auction/commercial Web site,” Pola says. “The products [people] want me to review – as opposed to reviewing them, they will go onto the Web site. We’ll auction off or sell the products and then donate proceeds to charity.” Plus, author Mick Gyure talks about his book, “Everyday Golfer’s Guide to Shooting Lower Scores.” “It’s partly my story,” Gyure says. “I thought there were a lot of things that the beginning golfer could learn from my basic experience.” This podcast is supported by Walter’s Golf in Las Vegas and San Diego Golf Central .

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Upscale golf in Italy, Nicklaus golf in Mexico, Chuck Evans on the short game

Click here to hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week . In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Kevin Ramsey, vice president of Golfplan , about high-end golf in Italy. WorldGolf.com’s Mike Bailey raves about golf in Mexico. “Oh my gosh, I just got back from the Puerto Vallarta area,” he says. “I played the new Jack Nicklaus course at Punta Mita and also played the Pacifico course, which is the original Nicklaus course. I’m telling you, two of the most spectacular golf courses I’ve ever played.” Don’t even bother bringing your driver the next time you head to the range, says Chuck Evans of Medicus Golf . “As good as you think your ball striking is, and your short game, it could always be better,” Evans says. “You become more proficient at your short game, and you’ll drop five to seven shots – without changing your full swing at all.” This podcast is supported by San Diego Golf Central and Florida Golf and Travel .

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Golf Channel’s ‘Uneven Fairways’ documentary, check out Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia in Arizona, Titleist’s new Pro V1

Click here to hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week . In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Pete McDaniel, co-writer of the Golf Channel’s new documentary “Uneven Fairways.” “It’s the story of the black golf tours, the negro league of golf,” McDaniel says. “The story of some people who were very determined to play the game of golf … because they had a distinct love of the game of golf and were determined to pursue a career in it.” Arizona golf can be pretty expensive. But Jack LaRue of Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia says his club is a deal. “We are really a high-end type golf club similar to a lot of the clubs you’ll find in the Scottsdale area, but we’re located in the west side of the valley in Peoria,” LaRue says. “But the nice thing is that because of that we have West Valley type pricing.” Plus, TravelGolf.com Equipment Editor Kiel Christianson talks about the new Titleist Pro V1 golf ball. This podcast is supported by Walter’s Golf in Las Vegas and San Diego Golf Central .

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Gary Wiren on the PGA Merchandise Show, find cheap golf equipment at 50dollargolf.com, and golf course photography tips

Click here to hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week . In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to PGA Hall of Fame member Gary Wiren – director of instruction for Donald Trump Golf Properties and founder of Golf Around the World – about the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando . There’s some great golf gear to be had on eBay, but searching through the tons of equipment can be overwhelming. Colt Sport of 50dollargolf.com says his site can help. “Users can come onto the site, and it basically goes through and finds the needles in the haystack of eBay,” he says. Plus, WorldGolf.com’s Mike Bailey talks about golf course photography. “The first thing I’ve always seen when I look at really good golf course photography is that the key is to get the elevation in.” This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages and Florida Golf and Travel .

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Golf at Reynolds Plantation, Spousta on Amelia Island Plantation, the TRX Suspension Trainer

Click here to hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week . In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Charlie King , director of instruction at Reynolds Golf Academy , about Reynolds Plantation in Georgia. “We’re located halfway between Atlanta and Augusta, so it’s a very golf rich feel to it because of that,” King says. “It’s hard to find a better collection of designers and golf courses than we have here” at Reynolds Plantation. Plus, WorldGolf.com National Correspondent Tom Spousta reports from Amelia Island Plantation , near the Georgia-Florida border. “They’ve really done a good job here with the four courses,” he says. “I kind of think this is one of the more underrated golf destinations.” WorldGolf.com’s Mike Bailey experiments with a new fitness training gadget, the TRX Suspension Trainer from Fitness Anywhere. “The whole idea is that you can do a lot of strength and flexibility exercises with you on the road,” Bailey says. “A lot of athletes, including some golfers on the PGA Tour, are using this thing, and supposedly getting some pretty good results.” This podcast is supported by Walter’s Golf in Las Vegas and San Diego Golf Central .

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Top golf deals in Arizona, keeping your back healthy, and Frank Thomas on his new book, "Dear Frank"

Click here to hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week . In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to WorldGolf.com’s Mike Bailey about great off-season golf in Arizona . “Greens fees are definitely on the higher end, but I think there are some bargains now,” Bailey says. “If you look hard enough, I think you can find something right now.” Golf can be tough on the back. Dr. Chris Garner , a Myrtle Beach-area chiropractor (www.grandstrandchiropractic.com), gives a few tips for keeping your back healthy. “Golf can be a very strenuous sport to the body, in particular to the spine,” Garner says. “I give all of my golfers the booklet of golf stretches. Yoga and massage therapy can also be very good for golfers.” Noted golf equipment guru Frank Thomas talks about his new book, “Dear Frank.” “I’ve been answering questions for the Golf Channel, Golf Digest and for our own Web site for the last four years,” Thomas says. “We selected 100 of the best and put them into a book.” This podcast is supported by Walter’s Golf in Las Vegas and San Diego Golf Central .

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Get a grip with Gary Wiren, PGA Tour and Ian’s Friends Foundation join forces, and La Quinta Resort in California

Click here to hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week . In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to PGA Hall of Fame member Gary Wiren , director of instruction for Donald Trump Golf Properties and founder of Golf Around the World , about perfecting your golf grip. “Why do people slice more than people hook?” asks Wiren. “Well, first of all, it starts with the grip. Ben Hogan said it: ‘Good golf starts with a good grip.’” Phil Yagoda, founder of Ian’s Friends Foundation , talks about the foundation’s work with the PGA Tour to raise money for pediatric tumor research. Mike Bailey says playing golf at the famed La Quinta Resort in southern California is well worth the expense. “I don’t know if there’s a better place,” Bailey says. “If you can scrape [the money] together, if you’re a golfer, this is one of the places you should treat yourself to before you leave this golfing life.” This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages and Florida Golf and Travel .

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Winter deals on golf in Palm Springs and San Diego, Buffalo Creek near Dallas, and mid-priced golf balls on the up

Click here to hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week . In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Tim Hurja of PalmSpringsGolfCentral.com about great deals on winter golf trips to Palm Springs and San Diego. “We’re going right into our peak season,” Hurja says. “This is the time when we see all the snowbirds coming down. With everything going on in the economy, I’m seeing so many specials going on right now.” TravelGolf.com’s Kiel Christianson talks about Buffalo Creek Golf Club in Rockwall, Texas, just outside Dallas. “I haven’t played a lot of Texas golf courses ,” Christianson says. “This is one I hadn’t heard of. It turned out to be a lovely course all the way around.” Plus, WorldGolf.com’s Mike Bailey says you should start paying attention to those middle-range golf balls. “I think where you’re really seeing the improvement [in golf balls] is in the mid-priced balls,” Bailey says. This podcast is supported by Walter’s Golf in Las Vegas and San Diego Golf Central .

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