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Many golfers struggle with the long irons as they are notoriously hard to hit. As a result many amateurs choose to shun them and give up a few shots in a round. But recent golf technology developments may well have solved this problem. Introducing the hybrid club a.k.a utility club a.k.a recovery club. This club has been revolutionising the game and if you’ve ever seen a golfer without his or her long irons in their bag then the chances are that they are using these instead. Lets have a look at exactly what they are and how they can help you lower your scores.

The term hybrid comes from the fact that the club combines the design of both the fairway woods and the irons.The shaft length is similar to an iron and the head is a cross between the fairway woods and the irons.

The key point to this club is that it is supposed to be easier to hit than a long iron without giving up distance. Sound good to you?

The design of the club head is such that there is a low centre of gravity. This has the effect of helping increase the height of the ball and reduces mishits. With the shaft being shorter than the fairway woods there is a greater element of control.However, you do get the benefit of forgiveness in the club similar to the woods so you are still able to generate distances equal to or greater than the long irons.For example, a well hit Hybrid 3 should play as long as a 2 iron. Add in the fact that the hybrid shot tends to land soft all comes together to produce a fantastic weapon to have in your bag.

Within the hybrid club range you also get 2 distinct types. One has a head which is more iron like and the other type has a head which is more fairway wood like. This caters to different types of player – it is generally accepted that the fairway wood type head is more suited to the less advanced amateur. You can also choose between graphite or steel shafts. Steel tends to be cheaper and heavier. The weight promotes greater control. The graphite shaft is lighter so is easier to generate club head speed – it is advisable for newer players or those with slow swing speeds to use this type of shaft to help increase distance.

The Hybrid should be treated as if it is an iron so you should swing accordingly (i.e hit down on the club in contrast to sweeping the ball as per a fairway wood/driver swing).

But it also has other uses. It holds its own off the tee, is a great option off the fairway for that long second shot (where you may have previously lost yardage by not using a long iron) and comes into

its own in the rough or bad lies. The reason for this last point is that the sole of the club is fatter but has a narrow face which is ideal for skimming through grass without getting caught up. This fact alone could revolutionise a high handicapper’s game. It can even be used to chip around the green as the loft of the head varies between 15 to 21 degrees.

Ask around at your golf club and you will be surprised at how many converts there are. Its certainly the case that many now leave their 3,4 and even 5 iron at home with a set of hybrids as their welcome replacement. Such is the many uses of the club you may find that you end up using it far more than any other club in your bag!

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Chelsea football Club, nicknamed’The Blues’ are a professional soccer club in Britain. They play in the select England Premiership League and are one of the most successful teams in the history of English football. They have been English League champs three times and have won the FA cup on 4 occasions.

Chelsea’s home ground is Stamford Bridge in Fulham, West London. They have played there since the team was founded in 1905. On a barely pedantic note of geographical accuracy, Chelsea are not actually based in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, rather in Hammersmith and Fulham. Chelsea FC was set up in March 1905 in the Rising Sun bar opposite Stamford Bridge. They occupied Stamford Bridge shortly later, taking over the site from the London Athletics Club which had used the facility for the previous twenty-eight years.

The Chelsea Shirt for home games has long been blue, although it was not always the same dark shade it is today. The strip was finished with white shorts and blue socks. In 1912, royal blue shirts were introduced. The now familiar blue shorts were added by Tommy Docherty in the 1960s. White socks were also added at this time as it was thought that this suggestion, not in use by any other club made Chelsea more specific. The away kit is typically all yellow or all white, however this has gone thru some engaging deviations over the years. The first away shirt made up black and white stripes. In the 1980s a strange mint green kit was sported by the Chelsea players. The 1990s saw the Chelsea shirt for away games at its most special with red and white checks, and a grey and tangerine colour scheme all being tried. Massive numbers of sponsors have enhanced the front of the Chelsea shirt over time. These have included Gulf Air, Coors and most latterly Samsung.

The club crest attached to the Chelsea shirt has gone through four major iterations during the history of the club. The 1st crest design was based round the picture of a Chelsea Pensioner. This gave rise to the club’s nickname of’The Pensioners’. This crest was in use for fifty years when the design was changed as part of a modernization program going on at the club. A non permanent solution was to use the C.F.C initials for a year till in 1953 when the new crest of a blue lion locking backwards and holding a staff was introduced. This crest took it’s inspiration from the coat of arms of the Borough Of Chelsea. The crest also featured two footballs and 3 red roses. This was the 1st crest to appear on the Chelsea shirt, which was unadorned until this time. Another wave of modernisation in 1986 saw the heraldic lion replaced by a more practical looking lion in yellow standing over the C.F.C initials. The final large design change came in 2004 where the old design was reinstated for the approaching centenary. This design has appeared on the shirts in different colour schemes. Such as white and gold.

It is to be hoped that this brief article has given an engaging background into the shirt and crest of one of England’s most successful and famous groups.

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As children these days are exposed to modern technologies, their choice of playthings has also undergone a sea change. Nowadays they are more inclined towards spending time with electronic gadgets and complex playing equipments. Adventure, mixed with fun is what they want. At the same time, they also crave for a place to call their own – a safe zone where they can spend some quality time on their own. Play dens are just perfect for that.

Gone are the days when playhouses were only for dolls. Children have the provision to own a play house all by themselves, thanks to the beautiful creations of children’s equipment manufacturers. Play dens, canopies, shelters and pavilions are some inventions in this line made by playground equipment designers.

A play den is a child’s dream home. It is a place that replicates his or her own home. A fantasy land, a castle,a secret club for friends, a storage place, a picnic spot – a child can turn it into whatever he/she wants. Large, spacious, well -ventilated and comfortable, a play den is perfect for children. It is a private space that one can gift to a child. Moreover, they are sturdy and safe to be placed outdoors and spend some good hours in the company of friends and family.

Play dens are available in various shapes and sizes that one can pick according to their requirements. Space can be an issue for setting up a play den though. Those who have a nice garden or backyard can easily go for a big one that can be turned into a picnic house. However, those facing a space crunch can settle for a Pavilions Square or a Pavilions Quarter. Round shaped, half open and pillared play dens can be set up in one corner of the garden or in a narrow passage adjoining the house.

A typical play den finds various uses. It solely depends on the owner as how to treat it. Play dens are not always meant for playing. They can also serve as an amphitheatre, a stage for performances, a walkway, sitting area, even a shelter for parking cycles or bikes. Even when children grow up, play dens constructed for them earn long time benefits. Colourful play dens made out of durable timber are stylish structures that add beauty to your outdoor environment.

Depending upon the need and budget, side less or floorless play dens, gazebos and pavilions can be selected. If getting something extravagant is on the agenda, then a rectangular or octagonal thatched pavilion can be great. A rectangular pavilion can be turned nicely into an outdoor dining area, classroom or a place to socialise.