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Greetings!
Greetings, I hope this newsletter finds you doing well.
What an exciting PGA Championship on a very demanding golf course. Congratulations to Jason Dufner for winning his first major. Jason is best known for being a great ball striker, his waggles, and his demeanor - which seems to never change, no matter what type of shot he hits. Unfortunately, no one chose Jason to win the PGA and receive a free lesson. You can see his swing in action in the Monthly PGA Tour Player Swing of the Month.
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In the rest of the newsletter, you will see the following features:
*Video Tip on how to improve your sand play using the Seve Drill.
*Video of 2013 PGA Championship winner - Jason Dufner.
*Honor Roll Students- there were quite a few of you who have been playing some great golf.
*Upcoming dates for Play with the Pro and Short Game School.
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Swing Tip of the Month
Getting out of the sand-
Seve drill with a 1 iron
Most golfers who struggle out of the sand, tend to have the ball too far back in the stance with too little loft. The Seve drill, named after Seve Ballesteros (one of the greatest shot makers of all time), encourages you to practice getting out of the sand with a longer golf club which forces you to have more loft and move the ball more forward in the stance.
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PGA Tour Player Swing of the Month
2013 PGA Championship Winner
Jason Dufner
This video was taken during practice rounds at the 2009 Buick Invitational. As you can see, Jason does a great job of rotating through the ball on the downswing and finishing in balance.
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Honor Roll Students
- Alex Vasel: Alex shot his career low of 90 at Sea N Air golf club.
- Katie Pasterkiewicz- Katied medaled in multiple matches for Francis Parker high school - including a 32 at Riverwalk.
- Serina Bhakta- Serina medaled in multiple matches for Westview high school.
- Mark Covey- Mark won the Senior Palmer division of the Golf Channel's Southern California Tour Championship at Barona Creek .
- Bill Chapman- Bill won the Senior Sarazen division of the Golf Channel's Southern California Tour Championship at Barona Creek.
- Chris Olson- Chris is down to a career low index of 3.
- Graham Sterling- Graham shot a 1 under par 71 at Coronado Golf Course.
- David Cavanaugh- David shot his career low of 83 at Bonita Golf Course.
- Joe Monteforte- Joe shot his career low of 90 at Mission Trails.
- Mark Whritner- Mark shot a 70 at Coronado.
- Sean Tucker- Sean shot his best round ever of 72 at Bonita.
- Gabriel Ozel- Gabriel broke 100 for the first time ever with a 98.
- Dennis Shea- Dennis shot his career low of 84 at Balboa Park Golf Course.
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.
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Upcoming Programs
Play with the Pro
Wednesday, Sept 25th 8AM
Monday, Sept 30th 8AM
Short Game School
Saturday, September 28th, 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)
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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 |
