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GOLF

REPORT

SHORT F I G U R E B
F I G U R E A

GAME 101 TEE-IT-UP

By: Doug DeSive
PGA
If you look like the guy in figure A, you probably blade a few balls
around the green or always seem to hit the big ball (earth) before Each week we get just a little closer to normal, post initial
the golf ball. Golf is a "hit down to go up" game. The only two
clubs you don’t make a downward motion with are a driver and a COVID concerns and precautions.. We have changed cup
putter. procedure back to normal with putting and holing the ball.
It is our goal to have bunker rakes back in the traps very
soon.
f i g u r e A
Too much weight on back, foot hands release too soon which
allow the blade to hit the ball. Note: no angle in the right hand With that being said, we are cautiously optimistic about two
wrist to allow a downward blow to the ball. If the angle is not riders in a cart. As of June 3rd, we've been given the green
descending. It’s ascending, which is swing up on the ball. This is light to allow two riders per cart and do hope you all enjoy
not a good method for consistent chipping and pitching. Head in 'co-carting' again after a few months on hiatus. If your
figure A is behind the ball, which creates a poor angle into the clubs are in bag storage, carts are disinfected and located in
ball. front of the golf shop and our staff remains ready to help

with all your needs.
f i g u r e B
Weight more on lead side; Angle in right wrist, head on top or
slightly in front of ball allow cleaner contact to the ball. This
allow easier elevation of the ball and more spin. Player in figure B
has a much more consistent short game.

Questions? Come see me and let’s talk.