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WOMEN IN GOLF: How to learn golf without fear or intimidation

NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE: Paula Creamer calling for women to break the grass ceiling

BILL PENNINGTON
Published: August 24, 2008

NY TIMES ARTICLE:http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/25/sports/golf/25golfcreamer.html?_r=2&oref=s&oref=slogin

After reading Bill Pennington's column which featured LPGA Tour star Paula Creamer giving her two cents on why more women weren't taking up the game, we figured we would let you hear our thoughts and how we can help change the situation.

We constantly hear about how women are having trouble getting into the game of golf because they are affraid or intimidated by the traditional rules or etiquette. It's also very intimidating for a beginner to 'spray balls' on the driving range and frankly...look like a beginner. I know I didn't enjoy it.

So for any beginning golfer afraid or intimidated by traditional golf courses, we suggest you start out using almostgolf balls around your yard, park or neighborhood. Our balls make learning the game easy and convenient, so when you go to the course you have more fun. Also, our ball doesn't hurt your hands when you mis-hit shots so you really hit a lot of balls.

PRACTICING GOLF IN YOUR YARD OR NEIGHBORHOOD HAS SEVERAL ADVANTAGES:

1. CONVENIENCE: Since all you need to do is walk out your back door, you can now p Women learning golf in yard ractice more often, get in a lot more swings and improve faster without any stress.

2. MAKE MISTAKES: Now you can 'look bad' and make mistakes without anyone seeing or judging you. It's important to note that everyone learning golf needs to hit a lot of balls before they groove a repeatable swing. Why not do it for 15 minutes a day where no one is watching.

3. EXPERIMENT: Now you can hit as many balls as you would like and discover your game. You can experiment with foot position, different shots and swing patterns without worrying about looking bad or 'wasting range balls'.

4. HAVE MORE FUN: By practicing in and around your yard or neighborhood, you can have a lot of fun. You can include your family and friends. And the more fun you have, the more you will want to play and having fun is what its all about.

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