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July 2012 - Vol 3 Issue 4 Vancouver Island, British Columbia
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How to Subscribe....
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Time to get Official
Click on the logo to visit the BCGA website and learn how to establish a registered handicap. Your official handicap will allow you to participate in all BCGA sanctioned events; plus enable you to monitor your game performance on line. Believe me, it will help make you a better player!
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Please click on the Youtube logo above to visit my Youtube Channel and video lessons.
There are five topics:
~Sand Play
~Simple Alignment System ~The Fairway Trap Shot ~Putting Basics ~Sticky Lies around the Green |
On Monday, September 17th I will be hosting the 3rd Annual Van Isle Tradition golf tournament and fundraiser at Uplands Golf Club. All proceeds raised will go to the B.C.Golf House & Museum. If you might like to join us, please e-mail me and I will forward you the details. (Click logo for details) Thx!
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EDITORS TEE-TIME | |
Next week will mark the 152st playing of the British Open, otherwise referred to as the Open Championship; one of golf's four major championships. The tournament purse will be £5 million, with the winner receiving £900,000. The event is being held at The Royal St. Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, England. Founded in 1886 St Lytham's has hosted the championship 11 times (including this year). Some interesting facts regarding the event are:
- The tournament first started in 1860 @ Prestwick Golf Club, Scotland.
- The first winner was Willie Park Sr.
- Oldest winner was Tom Morris Sr. @ 46 years.
- Youngest winner was Tom Morris Jr. @ 17 years.
- Three amateurs have won the event: John Ball, Harold Hilton x 2, Bobby Jones x 3.
- Most Victories...Harry Vardon won 6. (The creator of the famous Vardon Grip)
- Lowest score...Greg Norman 267. Rounds of 66, 68, 69, 64 @ Royal St. Georges in 1993.
- Notables re multiple victories: Tom Watson 5, Nicklaus 3, Tiger 3, Ballesteros 3, Palmer 2, Trevino 2, Norman 2, Faldo 3.
Royal St. Lytham & St Annes...Course particulars:
a. The course will play at 7118 yards, Par 70. Only 2 Par 5's on the course...7th hole @ 589 yards & the 11th hole @ 601 yards.
b. The course is considered a links layout, but has an inland location.
c. The course has 206 sand traps. If the wind blows??? YIKS!!!
d. One very distinguishing factor about the layout is it starts with a 206 yard, Par 3.
e. Previous winners at Royal St. Lythams & St. Annes...
2001..David Duval
1996..Tom Lehmam
1988..Seve Ballesteros
1979..Seve Ballesteros
1974..Gary Player
1969..Tony Jacklin
1963..Bob Charles
1958..Peter Thomson
1952..Bobby Locke
1926..Bobby Jones
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JACK SAYS... | |
The Right Hand Grip...
The right hand grip is primarily held in the fingers. Imagine the way a baseball pitcher generates speed by grasping the ball near the end of his fingers. click the bear
Scott says...I was teaching a first time student the other day and he held the grip as per picture one; a very familiar position. Every shot was going hard low left. I moved his right hand grip on top of the club as show in picture two, and the ball flight was basically straight. In picture three you can see where the correct grip is positioned....in the fingers!
  
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LATEST EDITION TO THE COLLECTION | |
As most of you already know, all the golf memorabilia and collectibles I show in my newsletter are part of my personal golf collection. Like all collectors it is tough not to say we are all a tad goofy about our particular collecting passion. For fun I thought I might share with you my latest addition to my collection each month.
The club pictured above is called a Waterfall club; a deep grooved iron. What adds to the appeal of this valuable club it is from the Rosedale Golf Club in Toronto. Rare Irons like these were created primarily to enhance spin and achieve better ball control. To further identify the club, the name Frank Freeman's name is engraved on the back...Frank was the Head Professional at Rosedale in the early 1920's. A cool find! |
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SHOOT FOR THE CENTER OF THE GREEN...... WHY? | |
During playing lessons with recreational golfers I always tell my students to aim all their full shots at the center of the green. This will maximize the chances of getting on the green. If you will recall during the 2005 PGA Championship, won by Phil Mickelson, when asked about his game plan he said, "I aimed all my shots at the middle of the green". The concept is easy...it's all about getting on the dance floor.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND'S NEWEST GOLF COURSE | |
The new beautiful Quadra Island Golf Club opens its doors this July, 2012. We invite you to check out their web site at www.quadragolf.com.
A great new edition to Vancouver Island golf! If you are thinking of visiting that part of the world, not to forget April Point Lodge is situated just down the road....one of my most favourite places!
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FEATURED CLUB...POSTCARD PICS OF THE MONTH
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Kelowna Golf Club was first established in 1920 as a nine hole facility with sand greens.
If you have ever had the opportunity to play Kelowna Golf Club, I am sure you will agree, it is a wonderful facility. The golf course is simply stunning surrounding perhaps the most beautiful lake I have ever seen at a golf course. My first chance to play Kelowna was in the 1969 Canadian Junior; I was 16 years old. That was a very big deal to me, playing in my first National Championship. I believe I finished 30th. The winner that year was Ontario native Dale Tallon, later to become the Canucks first draft pick, and eventually the GM of the Chicago Black Hawks.
Anyhow, two years later I had the pleasure of teeing it up in the 1971 Ogopogo Championship, perhaps the best regional event I have ever played in. A great field of players combined with a beautiful golf course, all added up to a great weekend of fun. It was on this weekend I played the most bitter/ sweet round of my golf career. In my second 18 holes of play I had 7 birdies, and eagle and an ace to shoot 70....tough to forget!
http://www.kelownagolfandcountryclub.com/
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THE ART OF PRACTICE
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It goes without saying; the route to better golf can ONLY be achieved by practice. As Sam Snead said "practice puts brains in your muscles". Here are some ideas you might consider to make your practice time more productive:
- Be physically prepared...do some stretching exercises before commencing hitting balls. All athletes warm up the "body engine"...so should you!
- Prepare your practice area; whether it be on a mat or on the grass, find a spot which appeals to you. If you are on grass, try to find a flat spot.
- Start with short shots and build to long. Tour players begin with a wedge and finish with a driver. Do not allow your practice time to be dominated with the driver; it may be "fun" but not productive. Practice with a Plan!
- Always, always, shoot to a target. Golf is about distance and DIRECTION. Work hard on alignments. If the facility allows, change targets too.
- Try to determine approximately how far you hit each club. This factor is critical on the course when determining distance.
- Spend time working on your basic fundamentals; grip, stance, posture. These key elements must be reviewed and rehearsed over and over to create consistency.
- Lastly , take your time...good practice is never rushed. Have Fun!!!!
  Ben Hogan Ken Venturi
Perhaps the man with the greatest and most diligent practice ethic was the great Ben Hogan. It was said when young tour player Ken Venturi was hitting balls at a PGA event, Hogan came up to him and said he was very impressed with his swing. Venturi replied, thank you Mr. Hogan. After a few more balls hit, Hogan continued on by asking "do you practice a lot?"....Venturi replied, "Yes I do Mr. Hogan". Without hesitation Hogan said...."double it". (Venturi was the winner of the 1964 U.S. Open.)
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ALIGNMENT AND DRILL...SWEET AND SIMPLE
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With the addition of alot of new subscribers I decided to run my alignment video again. Please check it out...it will lower your scores and save you golf balls!
I believe good alignment is very achievable for all players if they follow a strict template each time they address the ball. Three very easy steps...
Step 1...Aim the club head at your intended target.
Step 2...Set your feet into position... (Be mindful of your ball position)
Step 3...Secure your hands and be certain they are right!
Go about the process slowly and deliberately. Most golfers rush it, thereby not securing the critical principles of the alignment template.
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GOLF INSTRUCTION with SCOTT
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Golf Instruction with Scott...
Lessons are available with Scott at Highland Pacific weekday afternoons and weekends. Send an e-mail or call Scott to find a time that works best for your schedule. Sometimes a small change or adjustment can make a BIG difference. All lessons include video and an e-mail summary. Look forward to hearing from you! Cheers!
Email: scottkeenlyside@hotmail.com
or Call: Highland Pacific Golf Shop @ 250.478.4653
Hole 8 - Pacific Nine - Highland Pacific G.C.
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