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Golf Clubs – Is It Time to Upgrade Now?
January 4, 2012 | 
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So my current clubs (cheapo dunlops) are crap and so is my game. The only conclusion I can draw is that I suck and need new clubs.
Golf Clubs – Is It Time To Upgrade Now To A New Set Of Golf Clubs?
Once beginning golfers have spent plenty of time learning the fundamentals of the game and sticking to the basics for a least one year or more, getting their short game skills down pat, and seeing their scores start to dip down into the 80s, the next step to consider – upgrading your golf clubs.
Up until this point you should have been playing with the same set of golf clubs since the beginning stages of your game. The reason behind this advice is so that your time has been spent figuring out your personal and unique style, of which would be hard to learn by changing golf clubs too often.
Investing In A New Driver
Now that you are a bit more advanced, you should be moving on to new clubs so as not to hold back your progress. Your first consideration should be nvesting in a new driver. In fact, if you have only been playing for the last 12 months or so, you may not even have a driver. Many new golfers do just fine by teeing off with a fairway wood because the wood tends to be easier and provide the best accuracy for the beginner.
Whether or not you have gone this entire time without a driver, or are simply upgrading from your old one, expect to pay a good chunk of change. Drivers are expensive. In fact, reliable brand-name drivers could cost you $500 or more!
Titanium Clubs
Spending over $500 for a driver may sound ridiculous at this point in time, especially since most of us consider that all our clubs combined should cost $500 or less, however, a good driver is worth the price tag because it is made out of high quality, first-rate material. Most top-dollar drivers, and other clubs, have heads that are made almost totally from titanium.
Titanium is an amazing metal that is actually stronger than steel, but weighs far less. Titanium is extremely expensive and so is the technology needed to break it down and build it as the head of a driver.
These types of clubs are used by professionals all over the world. Titanium club heads are lighter to handle and use than wood or steel. They are also built larger. This offers a bigger sweet spot on the club face, which as you know gives you a better chance for the ball to make contact as efficiently as possible.
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Comedy Club Booking – What to Remember
Finding the right place to perform can be difficult. There are a lot of comedy clubs out there that are looking for entertainers to work for them. As a comedian, surely you would want to work on a place that has an audience appropriate for your acts or somewhere that will provide you with your needs as an entertainer. You should therefore be aware of how comedy club booking works.
The art of comedy club booking should be mastered or at the least, be made familiar by comedians and entertainers. Why? As mentioned, you would want to perform on a club that can cater to your needs as an entertainer, and where your acts are suitable for the type of audience and crowd that the club entertains. That would make your life easier, right?
What are the things that you must remember regarding comedy club booking? First of all, when choosing a club that you will be performing on, see what kind of people are the target audience of the club. Again, performing for an audience that is suitable for your type of humor and acts will put you in ease and will make you feel comfortable while performing. At the same time, you would feel better to perform for an audience who are comfortable themselves.
Next, check the clubs surroundings. Similar with how the clubs atmosphere, the surroundings will have a great effect on how you perform. Entertainers like you may need space for their acts, props, and equipments. If, for example, you will need equipments other than a microphone, you would like to check first if the club has such resources. But if you believe that challenges like lack of materials and space may bring out the best in you, then go and try what club you want.
Never forget about how much you will be paid. Will your efforts and talent be well compensated or will you be underpaid? No matter what kind of comedian you are, or how long you have been performing, try to be ambitious with your pay, but not too ambitious, okay?
An option is that you could ask help from a comedy club booking agency. How exactly will that help you? These companies will boost your career as a comedian. They know exactly where you are most fitted to perform, and they can offer you opportunities that have great benefits. These booking agencies have numerous relations and contacts in which you could work for.
So there you have it. Tips regarding comedy club booking have been given. As a comedian, these things will help you a lot. So, good luck on your hunt for that perfect, or at the least almost perfect, club to perform on.
Top 10 Nightclubs in Dublin – Our Guide to the Hottest Venues
Lillie’s Bordello
Located at Adam Court, Grafton Street, in the heart of Dublin City is Lillie’s Bordello. Widely known as one of the most upmarket nightclubs in the capital, it has hosted several main events including the Top Gear after show party.
The venue caters for most types of music, and the latest addition to the venue is the “Lounge Lovers” night, which has, live music in the “Round Bar” and then great DJ’s spinning the decks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Thursday nights give R&B fans a treat, with plenty other classics played by the house DJ. Friday and Saturday nights offer club classic nights, and generally the rate of entry for non members is EUR5 – EUR15 per person.
Tripod
The Tripod is located at the top of Harcourt Street in Dublin’s city centre. There are three venues to be enjoyed here, one of which is the Pod – the Pod has been at the heart of the Dublin clubbing scene for around 13 years. The Crawdaddy is a newer venue, which is built for live music and has a capacity for 300 – a small and intimate custom built live venue spread across two floors with cinema-style seating on a balcony.
Which brings us to the Tripod, one of the newest live music arenas in Dublin. It brings together three venue spaces in one area, with a 1300 capacity live music arena, a bar that can accommodate 250 and a 250 capacity club with a magnificent new sound system. There’s also seating in the balconies as well as private booths.
Boomerangs
Located in the Temple Bar area of Dublin since its inception in 1996, Boomerangs is a popular spot and features all different types of music for the serious clubber. It has three bars and a large dance floor. Here you can enjoy the current chart hits along with classic tunes from the past!
Club M
With its Temple Bar location, Club M is the perfect place to dance the night away. It has two dance floors with balcony galleries, which tower over the main area. Enjoy a sparkling cocktail in this club, which has been entertaining clubbers for over 10 years!
Spirit Nightclub
Located in the fashionable Abbey Street area in the City Centre, Spirit Nightclub is another popular nighttime spot. It has catered to the trends of society in that it has a holistic therapy centre which runs during the day from 11am to 8pm, and offers stress management and Reiki! The club itself has 2 floors with usually club house music at the top level and R&B on the ground floor.
Vaults
Since its reopening in 2002, this club has provided a thrilling night out to clubbers. The club is located at the IFSC, in Dublin City. It comprises ten vaults that are linked together under Connolly Station, just off Amiens Street. This happening venue has a restaurant, four bars, a nightclub, and conference facilities. The V1 nightclub features the best in house and dance music on Friday nights while Saturday night features the cream of R’n'B, hip hop, and soul music.
The Playhouse
The Playhouse is located on Belgard Road in Tallaght, on the southside of Dublin. The venue has three bars, and caters for all different types of musical tastes, from Rap to the latest dance hits.
The Button Factory
Located in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, the Button Factory opened in 2007 and was previously known as the Temple Bar Music Centre. Not only has it a nightclub with a great sound system and great lighting which operates from Thursdays to Sundays, the venue also hosts live music acts and welcomes international DJs.
D Two Nightclub
For a great night out, head to the D Two Nightclub! Located on Harcourt Street, with a late bar and nightclub open from Wednesday to Saturday, it’s the perfect place to spend a night out! With top Irish DJ’s playing the latest tunes plus oldie classics, you won’t want to leave the dance floor!
RiRa Nightclub
Open from Monday to Saturday, RiRa Nightclub is located on Dame Street. This club has been running since 1993 and attracts crowds that are into all types of musical genres. The club features in the main local DJ’s playing indie, soul and funk tunes.
Always remember to be dressed in neat attire when going to nightclubs in Dublin, and enjoy your night out! Average price of admission is EUR5 to EUR15 but may be dearer at peak times such as Christmas/New Year or if there’s a major DJ flipping the discs! Generally clubs open from 10pm until 3am, and stop serving alcohol at 2.30am.