GFB Podcast: Nicklaus and Leadbetter's putting tips, Annika Sorenstam keeps it simple and a training aid that will keep you dry: Umbrella Plus!

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Here is a conundrum for our listeners and readers. What functions as both raingear and a golf training aid? Why an umbrella, of course! And not just any umbrella, no! The rain reflector we're discussing in this week's podcast, Umbrella Plus, has also been hailed by The Teaching Network, a panel of PGA teaching professionals who only accept products which "show true value in the players learning process".

We not only concur with the findings of these golf instructors but we also laud the Umbrella Plus' versatility and ease-of-use. Listen to the details of our findings on this weeks Golf for Beginners podcast.

Also, Barry and I take a tip from the latest Golf Digest in which we expound upon David Leadbetter's putting theory of "standing tall to the ball" in relation to Jack Nicklaus' crouched position.

Lastly, our quote of the week comes from Annika Sorenstam who never second-guesses before her decision to commit to a shot.

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Golf for Beginners Podcast: Tiger Woods and Elin do non-golf activities-what's best for you and a winning quote from Arnold Palmer

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Not all husbands and wives are meant to share the game of golf. Tiger Woods and his wife Elin, for example, enjoy other activities together as she is an expert downhill skier. As Tiger stated, "Being married to a Swede, you have to ski, no choice."

This week a listener asks about the probability of getting his wife to learn golf. This question started a "friendly" confrontation and an all-out battle of the sexes debate quickly ensued!

After a brief reminiscence as to how Barry helped get me interested in the sport, I thought about something that he reiterates after every round he plays with his foursome, namely that the game doesn't end until that final putt drops in on the 18th green. Until then, it's anybody's game.

I personally selected a quote from living legend Arnold Palmer in a moment that reflected the true soul of my husband, Barry. I hope you all enjoy it!

Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com.

Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955.

You can also download our previous Golf for Beginners episodes by clicking here.