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David Wakeman

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Scuba Diving and Golf

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Feb 8, 2012, 10:15 am
I know you are probably trying to figure out what scuba diving has to do with golf. Well, for many golfers, going on vacation means going someplace warm and spending the week playing as much golf as possible. That works for some, but what about when you take the family with you? This year, we
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Make Money Online to Pay For Your Golf Habit

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Feb 4, 2012, 9:19 am
We all know that golf is an expensive sport. For many golfers these days, this means having to play less or sacrifice in other areas to play golf at all. It doesn’t need to be that way. With the growth of the Internet, there are more and more people, including golfers, who are looking for
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Golf Swing Tips - Get More Power off the Tee with These 3 Golf Swing Tips

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Feb 4, 2012, 7:19 am
Generating power without losing accuracy can be a struggle for golfers. Golfers are always looking for golf swing tips to get more power, distance and consistency. Here are 3 golf swing tips to generate the power you see from the pros. Spinal Rotation Every time you swing the golf club, you rota...
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Save Cash with Coupon Codes on Athletic Shoes

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Feb 1, 2012, 5:27 pm
When I am looking for new sports apparel to wear, I like to look for deals on clothes, shoes, hats and other accessories. Of course, like many people these days, I start my search on the Internet. Shoes seem to be one of those things I am rough on and so I like to look
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Improve Your Golf Game - Avoiding Obstacles to Improve Your Golf Game

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Jan 27, 2012, 5:00 pm
Even the best players in the world want to improve their golf game. I don’t care how good you are, there are going to be times when you have to try avoiding Obstacles. I spotted this video from PurePoint Golf that offers some good tips on how to avoid those obstacles that seem to popup out
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Custom Golf Cart – Sheepskin Seat Covers for My Custom Golf Cart

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Jan 25, 2012, 6:30 am
I was shopping around for a new golf cart and started looking at custom golf carts. Living on a country club that allows you to own your golf cart has its perks and owning your own golf cart is one of them. Ride around on any given day and you will see all different varieties
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Playing Golf in Hawaii

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Jan 23, 2012, 4:04 pm
It’s January and the only golf I have been able to enjoy has been on TV. Quite honestly, I would much rather play golf than watch the pros play. This year I am planning a vacation to get away from all the snow and cold weather. I have never been to Hawaii, so I am
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Playing Golf – 5 Ways to Get More Enjoyment Out of Playing Golf

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Jan 22, 2012, 8:34 am
We all love the playing golf, but sometimes it is just as they say, a good walk spoiled. It doesn’t have to be that way for the average golfer. Here are 5 ways to enjoy playing golf more. 1.) Don’t play the back tees – Just playing golf can be a challenge of its own.
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Me and Dad

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Jan 22, 2012, 6:51 am
Me and Dad Thanks for the post from Barney Crosby Dad told me about Wireless internet Hamilton because he knew I was getting really into saving money. I don’t actually go about it in the traditional way – no coupon craziness for me – I sit at home for hours at a time signing up
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Getting the Most from Golf Lessons

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Nov 1, 2011, 10:31 am
Getting the Most from Golf Lessons It’s not easy asking for help, but in golf, it’s almost a necessity. Many times we often ask our buddies and partners for pointers, when in we should take a lesson or two from a professional. For the most part, a professional instructor is going to be able to
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Playing Golf in Las Vegas

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Nov 1, 2011, 10:26 am
Playing Golf in Las Vegas When you talk to people about Las Vegas, they immediately think of the Casinos and the shows. There are millions of people that flock there for vacations every year. Most are thinking about winning big at the tables. If you are a golfer, then you have to know that Las
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Golf Basics 101 for the Beginner

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 29, 2011, 2:14 pm
Golf Basics 101 for the Beginner The popularity of golf has increased tremendously in recent years, with champions like Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, and Tiger Woods, along with world-renowned courses like Pinehurst, Augusta National and the Blue Monster at Doral. Why has golf become so popular? Much ...
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Golfers Are Becoming Online Investors

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 28, 2011, 2:40 pm
When you head out to the golf course you will find golfers of all levels. If you know anything about the game, avid golfers tend to be investors too. They invest their time and money on the game and are the same about investing for retirement. Quite often you will hear golfers talking about their
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Hank Haney Plane Finder

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 27, 2011, 11:57 am
Hank Haney Plane Finder The Hank Haney PlaneFinder is for golfers who want to improve their swing. The concept of swinging the golf club on the proper plane was first articulated by Ben Hogan in his classic 1957 instructional book, “Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf.” Years later, l...
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5 Golf Tips | Hit A Draw and Eliminate Your Slice

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 26, 2011, 10:18 am
5 Golf Tips | Hit A Draw and Eliminate Your Slice Most golfers are plagued with hitting a slice, especially with the Driver. This is a struggle that many never overcome. They just try and work with it by aiming further to the left or for some; they just stop using the driver. If you
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Free Golf Tips | Escaping From a Hardpan Lie

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 25, 2011, 8:04 am
Free Golf Tips | Escaping From a Hardpan Lie Having to play a shot off a hardpan lie is one of those shots that makes you cringe. This is one of those shots we all dread. There’s no telling what your results will be. This type of lie may seem like a wrist injury waiting to
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P3ProSwing Pro Package for Clubs

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 23, 2011, 11:10 am
The P3ProSwingTM is a leading instruction tool, giving highly accurate data of your club before, at and after impact with the ball.
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Do You Know the Basics of Golf Etiquette?

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 21, 2011, 6:49 am
Do You Know the Basics of Golf Etiquette? Golf is a game of rules referred to as Golf Etiquette. There are rules on how to handle almost anything that may occur during a round of golf. It’s important to know the basics before you play for the first time. It does matter if you are
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Friend Loves Portland

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 19, 2011, 5:09 pm
Post contributed by Hilton Miranda My best friend loves her new place. She has always been the wild one and always followed her heart. When she decided to move to Portland, we thought it was just another whim. However, she has been living there for several years now. She started out in a little apar...
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Callaway Diablo Edge | Put Your Game Into Overdrive

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 19, 2011, 9:24 am
The new Callaway Diablo Octane arrived with a vengeance replacing the immensely popular 2010 Callaway flagship. Testing showed the Diablo Octane is more likely to produce the results trumpeted by Callaway with mid- and high handicapper's.
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Improve Your Game with Simple Golf Warm Up Exercises

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 17, 2011, 7:20 am
Golf warm up you say? Are you one of those who rush to the course, pull out the BIG DOG, take a few hacks at it and start your round? Is that what you do?
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Ping G20 Golf Clubs

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 15, 2011, 10:12 am
Ping G20 Golf Clubs Ping G20 offers a full line of products including; G20 Driver, G20 Irons, G20 Fairway Woods and G20 Hybrids. Ping G20 Irons features a new Custom Tuning Port which expands perimeter weighting and increases MOI. The thinner face of the g20 Iron helps position weight to the toe f...
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Shop Our Online Pro Shop For Golf Accessories

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 14, 2011, 6:03 am
Remember the time, not very long ago, when your local pro shop was the shopping Mecca for all your golf accessories.
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Are You a Jimmy the Greek?

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 13, 2011, 8:35 am
We all like to believe that we can predict the outcome of a tournament. It’s one of those things that we see the commentators on TV do all the time. Wouldn’t be great if you could prove that you predicted the results of game or tournament? Unless you were able to tell a friend or
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Free Golf Tips | Correcting Swing Problems

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 9, 2011, 3:53 pm
Whether you've been playing golf for years or a beginner, you have the ability to be your own teacher. By watching your shots, you can determine and correct your flaws.
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Free Golf Tips | Eliminate Three Putts

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 7, 2011, 7:26 pm
To putt well, you need a smooth stroke, with very little hand action. If you use the wrong putting style, you may be adding strokes to your score.
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Tickets to the Masters

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 4, 2011, 7:20 am
Golf is one of those sports that you either love or hate. I am an avid golfer and I really love to play. I don’t spend a great deal of time watching it on TV, it is just too much fun to be outdoors playing instead. Oh, I do follow the majors and my absolute
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The Reality Of Putting Review

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 2, 2011, 7:30 pm
A realistic look at Putting Review Many golfers are quite traditional and stubborn. Rather than trying new techniques, they just make an effort to work on their own current game again and again. Occasionally, creativity will probably pay off big when trying to further improve your game. Some golfers...
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Diving for Golf Balls

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 2, 2011, 9:48 am
Have you ever been out playing golf and hit a ball into a water hazard? If you say know, then either you have never played a course with water hazards or you are full of something (LOL). A few weeks ago I was able to get out to play golf on a weekday, a rare
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6 Free Golf Tips | Improve Your Putting

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Oct 2, 2011, 12:20 am
One of the most embarrassing things to any golfer is missing that short putt for birdie or par. What I have found is that most of the time this is caused by not accelerating through the putt. It is an easy habit to get into and ends up costing you strokes.Hitting a solid putt whether it is from 40 f...
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Choosing the Right Golf Footwear

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 27, 2011, 7:03 am
Your swing can change, your precision and distance will improve with more experience, and you’ll become deadly having a putter, however, you will invariably do all of this while you are on your feet.
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Free Golf Tips | Playing a Fade or Draw

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 23, 2011, 11:59 am
The ability to shape your golf shot when playing a round of golf can make all the difference in the world. How many of us would like know how to draw the golf ball, hook the golf ball, or fade or slice the golf ball on purpose?
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How to Dress for a Round of Golf

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 23, 2011, 8:35 am
When I play golf, I like to wear something comfortable and appropriate for the golf course. Some public golf courses have dress codes, some don't.
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How To Care For Your Golf Clubs

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 22, 2011, 1:51 pm
Perhaps the most expensive equipment you’ll ever buy are your golf equipment. Yet even after ponying up a chunk of change for them, most golfers don’t look after their golf equipment correctly or don’t know how to do this.
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Golf Technology

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 19, 2011, 3:52 pm
There is a lot of technology that goes in to the development of many golf products. From golf clubs to golf balls, there is more technological input than in any other sport.
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Free Golf Tips | Get the Most Out of Your Practice

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 17, 2011, 9:13 am
When I am out on the driving range, I see many golfers practicing the same shots over and over again. This is OK if there's a shot you need to improvement.
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Golf Course Maintenance – Fixing a Ball Mark on the Green

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 16, 2011, 11:02 am
In the Rules of Golf, etiquette talks about repairing ball-marks on the green. When you are out playing golf, do you repair your ball-marks?
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6 Free Golf Tips | Hit Clean Iron Shots

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 13, 2011, 7:19 am
Golfers, no matter what their level of play, are always looking for a way to improve their game. In order to score well, you must hit good iron shots. Unfortunately, for many golfers this isn’t the case.Instead of hitting their irons solidly, they slice or pull their shots, take poor divots, and/o...
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Free Golf Tips | Golf Mindset

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 10, 2011, 7:17 pm
In order to play your best, you must be focused. Jokingly, I have always said, “Golf is 80% mental and the other 20% is in your head”.
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5 Free Golf Tips | Fixing The Hook

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 6, 2011, 3:17 pm
Many golfers have dealt with the golf hook or the golf slice. While some golfers struggle with the golf slice, others find it difficult to stop hooking the ball.
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Buying Golf Gear

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 5, 2011, 4:56 pm
Buying Golf Gear If you are like me, you want the straight skinny on golf gear before you buy. When I walk into the local golf shop, it seems like there are certain products that are being pushed. Unless you can keep up with all the new trends in golf gear, you might buy something... Read the rest...
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The Simple Golf Swing Review

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 4, 2011, 11:48 am
Like most golfers I am always looking for the perfect golf swing. You know what I mean, a repeatable swing you can depend on.
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Free Golf Tips | Concentrate on Your Accuracy

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Sep 2, 2011, 9:39 am
Many golfers have one thing in mind when they play golf. Basically, they are looking to hit ball as far as possible. The think that so many don’t recognize that accuracy is the first thing to focus on.
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Free Golf Tips | A Balanced Approach to Your Game

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Aug 31, 2011, 3:41 pm
No matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned golfer, you recognize that Golf is a game that requires balance. If you want to play consistently you must have balance in every aspect of your game.
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How To Keep Golf Clubs In Good Condition

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Aug 30, 2011, 11:46 am
Most golfing enthusiasts are aware of the importance of a good set of equipment. Comfortable attire and golf bag pull carts make the day much more enjoyable, and help ease the mind. The most important piece of equipment, however, is a nice set of golf clubs. Obviously, you cannot play the sport with...
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6 Free Golf Tips | Eliminate Your Slice

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Aug 30, 2011, 11:19 am
6 Free Golf Tips | Eliminate Your Slice Many golfers are continually trying to eliminate the slice in their swing. Golfers will try just about anything to keep their ball in play. Reducing your slice or eliminating your slice can be done and it will improve your game quickly. This problem is so comm...
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Free Golf Tips – Proper Ball Position

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Aug 27, 2011, 2:53 pm
There has been quite a Golf Training Tips about Proper Ball Position in the game of Golf. Jack Nicholas is one that always talked about positioning the golf ball off the inside of the heel of your left foot. Considering that Jack Nicholas is one of Golf's legends, it would be insane to q...
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Free Golf Tips | Grip and Posture

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Aug 25, 2011, 9:44 am
Free Golf Tips | Grip and Posture In order to have a solid consistent golf swing you must start with the proper grip and posture. It’s always a good idea to take time to review the fundamentals that makeup a good golf swing. When talking about a good gold swing we must start with your... Read the ...
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5 Free Golf Tips | Fairway Bunker Play

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Aug 24, 2011, 1:41 pm
Improving your fairway bunker play is easier than you may think. Try these 5 tips the next time you are in a fairway bunker. As with most amateur golfers, bunker shots have always been a problem for me. Playing from a fairway bunker tends to be a little intimidating.
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4 Free Golf Tips | Save Strokes on Hillside Lies

David Wakeman posted an article on World Golf Emporium - Aug 22, 2011, 12:53 pm
Many Golfers struggle with hillside lies for a couple of reasons. Either they fail to make solid contact with the ball or they lose balance during the shot. Apply these 4 tips to help you save strokes on hillside lies. With side hill and downhill lies, the tendency is to lean into the hil...
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About Me

Golf has always been a passion for me. I have spent many years studying the game, honing my skills, playing golf competitively and just plain enjoying the time outside. I have found that while being out on the course I have been able to observe others and offer suggests that quickly improve their performance.
Helping others with the little things in life are always a joy. It makes my day when I can help someone else with their journey in life and on the golf course.
I am the owner of World Golf Emporium, where I post my thoughts on the game of golf while offering golf tips, golf training materials, golf equipment and much more. If you are looking to improve your game, find a gift for that golf enthusiast in your life, shop for golf equipment or accessories, then World Golf Emporium is the place.

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