Greetings!
Greetings, I hope you had a wonderful holiday and your new year is off to a great start. January tends to be the month that golf gets back in full swing after the winter break and is highlighted by the Farmer's Invitational at Torrey Pines (January 24-27). I highly recommend trying to attend this event as the Farmer's has a first class field, wonderful golf, and some of the most scenic views in all of San Diego. I go during the practice rounds (Monday-Wednesday) to get video footage of the players to use for our lessons and always enjoy my time there. |
In the rest of the newsletter, you will see the following features:
*Video Tip on Bunker Play
*Video of 2012 Tour Championship Winner Brandt
Snedeker
*Honor Roll Students
*Upcoming dates for One Day Golf School, Short Game School, and Play with the Pro. |
SWING TIP OF THE MONTH
Bunker Play - Seve Drill
I hope you enjoy this drill and find it helpful for your bunker play. This drill is named after Seve Ballesteros, one of the greatest shotmakers and golfers of our generation. Seve grew up with only one club (4 iron) and used it to hit every golf shot imaginable, including sand shots. In this video, I was able to get out with a 1 iron on my first attempt. After doing this drill, you will find out how much easier it is now to get out with a sand wedge. What club can you get out of the bunker with? |
PGA Tour Player Swing of the Month
2012 Tour Championship Winner Brandt Snedeker
It was great to see Brandt Snedeker win the Tour Championship in addition to his Farmer's win at Torrey Pines earlier in the year. Brandt is not only a wonderful ball striker and putter, but also one of the fastest players on tour. I love watching him play and how he spends very little time over the ball...definitely one of the good guys on tour! |
Honor Roll Students
- Sean Tucker: Sean shot his career low of 79 at Torrey Pines North, including a 36 for nine holes.
- Justin Hicks: I recently shot a 72 at the Newport Beach Pro Am to finish T 4th individually and second as a team (shot 65 best ball with my partner Monty Leong).
If you have had a great round or accomplishment in golf, please share it with me so that I may put it in the next newsletter. |
Upcoming Programs
One Day Golf School
Monday, January 14th at Riverwalk and Stadium
Friday, February 1st at Riverwalk and Stadium
Play with the Pro
Monday, January 28th 8AM at Riverwalk
Monday, January 28th 2:30 PM at Riverwalk
Monday, February 11th 8AM at Riverwalk
Monday, February 25th 7:30 AM at Riverwalk
(Please let me know if there are other days/times that work better for you to do a Play with the Pro)
Short Game School
Saturday, February 2nd 8-10 AM at Stadium Golf Center
(Please let me know if there are other days/times that work better for you to do a One Day Golf School, Play with the Pro, and/or Short Game School)
To sign up for these schools, please email me at J[email protected] or call (858) 254-0889.
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Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help your game. I look forward to hearing back from you and hope all is well. Justin Hicks
Mobile: (858) 254-0889 |