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GOLF

EXECUTIVE

REPORT

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

GAME 101

By: Doug DeSive
PGA

If you look like the guy in figure A, you probably blade a few balls Each week we get just a little closer to normal, post initial
around the green or always seem to hit the big ball (earth) before COVID concerns and precautions.. We have changed cup
the golf ball. Golf is a "hit down to go up" game. The only two procedure back to normal with putting and holing the ball.
clubs you don’t make a downward motion with are a driver and a It is our goal to have bunker rakes back in the traps very
putter.
soon.

f i g u r e A
Too much weight on back, foot hands release too soon which With that being said, we are cautiously optimistic about two
allow the blade to hit the ball. Note: no angle in the right hand riders in a cart. As of June 3rd, we've been given the green
wrist to allow a downward blow to the ball. If the angle is not light to allow two riders per cart and do hope you all enjoy
descending. It’s ascending, which is swing up on the ball. This is 'co-carting' again after a few months on hiatus. If your
not a good method for consistent chipping and pitching. Head in clubs are in bag storage, carts are disinfected and located in
figure A is behind the ball, which creates a poor angle into the front of the golf shop and our staff remains ready to help
ball. 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.