Alvin Tsang

I used to wear Van's to the range (what I wear almost everyday), but then I found my shoes would wear out very quickly. So I now use by golf shoes which are much harder and more durable so that my normal shoes will last longer.

Glad you fixed your driver swing. It is a wonderful club to hit. I also hit it with a draw (or a hook if it hit it poorly).

Perhaps try a more traditional overlapping grip and see if that fixes your problem.

I mark it with my initials AT. That way, my ball is unmistakable.

Actually, I do have a question. I see some members are categorised as e.g.: Register user Established Supporter Insider. How are these categories made out?

Yes, I think buying quality golf balls as a gift like Titleist Pro VI balls, is a very practical gift that will be used.

I think it's a matter of personal preference. If you find you have more trouble with a particular club, then perhaps spend more time practicing that club relative to other clubs. As to the difference between practising and hitting the range just before a round, I would hit less balls if I were going to play a round next to conserve my energy. Plus I wouldn't hit as hard just before a round for the same reasons. But that's just me.

That is so true. The gap between the rich and poor is very wide in my city. Some people are swimming in cash, while many struggle just to make ends meet. One of my viewers said to me: Good video, but golf is only for the rich. I told him that actually, it is still possible to play golf on a budget, eg by borrowing clubs from a friend and playing a less exclusive golf courses. But even then, some people cannot afford it at that level. Perhaps another idea for a video would be "How to play golf without burning a hole in your pocket"

That's a very good suggestion. I've had many suggestions from friends, but they never mentioned this one before. It does appear that a many successful sports advocacy videos have more people in them (eg the amazing GoPro videos). I will try my best to do that in future videos, but I think it will not be easy, because my golfing buddies so far don't like being put on film on Youtube for the entire world to see. In fact, I had to cut out a lot of footage for this film specifically to make sure that they were only caught on film to a very minimal extent.

It is a sport. It requires good physical coordination, strength and fitness to play well. Sure, to play it badly, one does not need to be athletic. But that is true of any sport. One can be a couch potato and play soccer very poorly by not running very much, hardly passing and participating very little in the game.

I have a rational reason for not liking black coloured golf gloves. It is already so hot, sunny and humid in my city, I don't need black coloured gloves to make me even hotter and stickier. White gloves all the way!

I guess it depends on what causes your back pain. If it is because your back muscles are too weak (which is my situation), then build up your back muscles. Do some weight training for your lower back: Pull-ups (if you can do them - a lot of people can't) Lat pulldowns Dead-lifts Bent over barbell rows Squats Of course, weight training with free weights has its risks of injury. But free weights also have the excellent advantage of working more muscles at the same time and giving you more functional strength. I did some weight training, and it has helped my back pain a lot, and it has even improved my general posture (bonus!).

Thank you. I am glad that the response is positive. So far, I had one person who told me that they might try out golf sometime.

Thanks for your support! I hope to continue making more Youtube videos in the future when I get the chance.

I made this video to try to persuade my friends to give golf a chance. It is titled "Golf is Awesome! (you should try it out!) Just uploaded yesterday night, and I've had some good responses. Let me know what you guys think.

Haha! I thought it was OK.

Thanks Camper6, I'm glad you liked it! You have to go to the actual Youtube page to hit the Like button. So if you click on the button close to the bottom right titled "Youtube" you will get there. Your project sounds interesting. It is good to capture such images of the past because we don't know how long such history will remain with us. I'd be interested in seeing your work. I live in a city where many older structures are torn down and replaced, and companies, shops and restaurants frequently move, renovate or go out of business. Without photos to record the past, one would easily forget what the city was like years ago.

Hi, I take photos in my free time, but my main interest is in filming videos. I only started this hobby recently, but I've just posted up a Youtube video titled "Golf is Awesome! (You should try it!)" It includes original footage taken in Bangkok, Thailand, as well as Hong Kong. Hope you enjoy it!

I did: Bench press (3 sets) Squat (4 sets) Lat pull-downs (4 sets)

I bought some Kasco Rockets...They feel so light and easy to hit!

Cobra S2 irons. I've tried Taylormade Burner XDs, Taylormade R9 and Mizuno JPX800 and I've stuck to the Cobras.

Hi everyone! I'm from Hong Kong, and I've been playing as a hobby for about three years now. I just started taking some lessons a few months ago, and it has been very useful. My swing still needs a lot of work, but it is improving somewhat. I try to get on the course every few months, and when I can't, I go to the driving range to practice. At the moment, I am working on a Youtube video that expresses what I think is awesome about the game of golf - hopefully when non-golfers see it, it will encourage them to give the game a try. Alvin