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2012 GOLF SCHEDULE
Vol. 12, Issue 6
ALL IT TAKES IS ONE SHOTby Jay Lindell
FIND YOUR FREE SWINGby Erika Larkin
THE SWING
& THE SLING by Leslie Guttenberg
YOU THINK YOU’RE AIMED WHERE? by Geoff Montross
THE FULL SWING by Steve Loesher
CONTROL YOUR BALL FLIGHT
WITH YOUR GRIP by Ben Hogan
LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD ABOUT THE
LEFT ARM FOLD by Mark Guttenberg
Q&A
WHAT THE PROS HAVE TO SAY
with Ben Hogan, Erika Larkin, & Steve Loesher
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6 Player News Mr. Consistency: Luke Donald’s Banner Year The player to watch in 2012.
13 My Mini Golf Bring the fun back to golf !
20 Q & A What the pros have to say. with Ben Hogan, Erika Larkin & Steve Loesher
24 Golf Travel Championships at Pebble Beach Resorts by Brittany Cooley Pebble Beach Tournament Office
28 What’s New The Latest & Greatest In Golf This season’s new toys.
31 Swinkey: The Golfer’s The Box by Brian Benedictson
32 Games
34 Tennis Anyone? The Forehand Drive
35 2012 Golf Schedules PGA, LPGA, & Champion
40 Pro Shop Every Golfers Favorite Section; Look for these products in your Pro Shop!
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7 All It Takes is One Shot by Jay Lindell Golf Instructor, Raspberry Golf & Hunt Club
8 Find your Free Swing by Erika Larkin
Director of Instruction, Larkin Golf Learning Community at Stonewall Golf Club
10 The Swing & the Sling by Leslie Guttenberg
LPGA Vice President, Guttenberg’s Golf Development Programs
13 You Think You’re Aimed Where? by Geoff Montross Assistant Golf Professional, International Town & Country Club
14 The Full Swing by Steve Loesher Director of Instruction, Nike Golf Learning Center, Reston National Golf Course
15 Control Your Ball Flight With Your Grip. by Ben Hogan Director of Instruction, Springfield Golf and Country Club
16 Let the Truth Be Told About the Left Arm Fold by Mark Guttenberg President,Guttenberg’s Golf Development Programs
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contents
Here at The Turn we celebrate our cherished pros and
connect them with the golf community at large. In fact,
if you are reading our magazine you are more than likely
to recognize one of the “authors” on the cover page.
And after all, what is more unique than the relationship
we have with our trusted golf instructors? Who else are
we willing to take so much criticism from this late in
life? The fact is I love golf and would go to any length to
improve my game even just a little bit, maybe by keeping
the ball in the fairway a few more times or curbing those
pesky three-putts. Indeed there is something special
about the game that keeps us coming back weekend
after weekend. Some call it an obsession, or as Mark
Twain said “a good walk spoiled.” Personally, when I
hit that perfect shot, like the ones I see from Tiger or
Phil, or from my smiling pro, there is no better feeling.
I work in a great industry. I get to work with and pick
the brain’s of some of the top PGA instructors from all
around the country. With all the advice offered, I wish I
could actually finish a round without thinking about the
shot or hole that could have been. It is my great pleasure
to present my fellow golf lovers with advice and insight
from some of the best in the country.
All the Best,
T. Reed Smith
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
Mr. Consistency: LUKE DONALD’S BANNER YEAR By Will Garcia
WHEN WINSTON CHURCHILL SAID “CONSISTENT EFFORT, NOT
strength… is the key to unlocking our potential”, he could have
been talking about his fellow englishman Luke Donald. Since 2001,
Luke Donald has been a steady picture of excellence. But in 2011 his
consistent game exploded into a banner year that catapulted him
into the world’s top ranked player.
With 2 PGA tour wins, 5 second place finishes, 4 third place finishes
and 21 top-tens, Donald’s 2011 season was the blueprint of what it
takes to be number one. He was Player of the Year in the PGA and
European tours. In October, he came from behind on Sunday to win the
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic with 6 straight birdies on
the b ack nine to become the Tour’s money leader, which he held on to
for the year. Donald also won the Vardon Trophy and the Byron Nelson
award for lowest scoring average at 68.86. His consistent play and
effortless swing made him the talk, and envy, of the Tour.
Nowhere was Donald more consistent than on the greens. He went 486
holes without a three putt this year, beating the PGA tour record by
more than 100 holes. He had the lowest putt percentage on tour and he
went 529 for 529 on putts under three feet.
His now cemented status among golf’s elite did not, however, come out
of nowhere. As the star of Northwestern University’s college team he
won the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship in 1999 beating Tiger Wood’s
previous college record. In 2001, he became just the 11th PGA rookie to
make over a million dollars his first year. With his brother Christian in
tow (as his caddy), Donald has finally reached golf’s elite and will
be the player to watch in 2012 as he seeks his first major.
Luke Donald is also recognized as one of the Tour’s true gentlemen.
Outgoing and sportsman-like, his staggeringly successful season
has been applauded by his fellow golfers. His consistency on the
course has mirrored his consistency at home: he married his college
sweetheart from Northwestern. When their daughter Ellie was born this
year, Donald said “I don’t think it’s a coincidence my golf has got a lot
better since Ellie was born.” Donald is also an avid painter, he studied
Art Theory at Northwestern and has even donated an original painting
to the PGA for charity.
With Tiger back on the rise and Rory McIlroy playing incredible golf
look for Donald to be gunning for each and every major in 2012.
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I RECEIVED AN E-MAIL FROM A PARENT OF A STUDENT IN AUGUST OF 2011.
It was a photo of their son’s high school championship golf team. With
their khaki slacks covered in mud, they looked as if they were returning
from a rain-soaked football game rather than a golf tournament at a
local country club. They displayed the championship banner proudly;
it only took one shot to win the title.
We all reflect on past rounds and are able to find one shot, one putt,
or one mistake that would have made a difference.
On this day, a former student of mine stood on the 18th green with a
four-foot putt that not only made a difference in his short golf career,
but also affected the five other teammates surrounding the 18th green,
all with their fingers crossed. He stood up to a challenge that just
months before would have seemed unreachable.
Six months prior, he began taking golf seriously enough to set a goal
for himself: make his high school team. Little did he know, in the same
year, he would not only have the opportunity to join the team, but to
also win a championship.
Prior to working with Jared, he took a handful of golf lessons, and
enjoyed an occasional round for the past few years. I was merely asked
to transform his swing and game into one that would resemble a high
school golfer... I started out as confused as he was.
Jared’s goal of making his high school golf team did not match up with
his golf swing: one which produced shots that defied all laws of ball
flight. Yet, he was determined to accomplish his goal. While we only
had five months to prepare for the high school qualifier, Jared proved
that with a little hard work – anything is possible.
That four-foot putt Jared made to win the championship for his team
was his 90th stroke that day. A round of 90, being the best round of
a young man’s life may not sound so wonderful, but with instruction,
practice and determination, he stepped up to a challenge that many are
too afraid to take on.
While his dry cleaning bill resembled his score - the memory of his team
members trampling him in his khaki slacks after the putt was made is a
celebration he will not soon forget.
This is one of the many reasons why we, as golf instructors,
have an amazingly rewarding career. We have the ability to change
people’s perception of not only the game of golf, but the way they
perceive themselves.
All It Takes is ShotJay Lindell, Golf Instructor
Raspberry Golf & Hunt Club 1
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WHEN YOU HIT THE GOLF BALL, DOES YOUR SWING FEEL EASY OR hard? Are you giving it 120% every swing and not seeing good results? Chances are your swing may be out of sequence, timing or tempo. If this sounds like you, I’ve got some good ideas on how you can find more freedom in your swing and strike the ball better.
The “other” moment of truth
Impact has been referred to as “the moment of truth” but long before impact, there is another moment in the swing that is just as important: the transition. The transition is the change of direction from backswing to forward swing. A good, smooth and properly sequenced transition makes the club fall on plane, helps develop lag (power) in the hands and promotes an efficient use of the lower body. This makes impact happen at the right time and place.
Find your Free
Swing Erika Larkin, Director of Instruction
Larkin Golf Learning Community at Stonewall Golf Club
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• Bump the wall: Once you’ve gotten to the top of your back swing,
keep your arms and upper body in their “wound up” position and
then rock your hips towards the target. You can get the idea of how to
do this by positioning a shaft or golf bag on the outside of your front
foot to act like a wall. Then bump the wall with your lead hip as your
first move. This lateral motion of your hips is comparable to a “stride”
in a baseball swing or the step you would take in a ground stroke
in tennis.
• Spine falls: When your hips move laterally, your spine should
fall slightly and naturally to your right (for a right handed golfer).
Therefore, your arms and hands will fall vertically with your spine.
You should not change your wrist position during this move; maintain
your hinge as the arms fall.
• Fire: If you’ve done #1 and #2 correctly you are in “the slot” and ready
to fire. Let your body turn and release the club (release =unhinging of
the wrists to a straight position) through impact. If #2 or #3 happen
before #1, you will be out of sequence and risk coming over the top,
under the plane, casting your wrists early, and hitting fat or thin shots.
If this is a new sequence for you it may feel like you are using more of
your legs and body than just your hands and arms. It should feel free
and athletic.
Grip pressure
A lot of the feel in the golf swing is channeled through the hands, so it’s
time to evaluate your grip pressure if you’re in search for a free swing.
Are you strangling the club? Tight hands typically hold the clubface
open too long because the forearms don’t rotate, this causes fades and
slices. Tight hands usually mean tight wrists and that is also going to
limit hand speed. Tight equals slow, and relaxed equals fast.
So, if you are gripping too tightly try this drill:
Line up four balls and hit them in a row without taking a break in
between. Hit the first one with 100% normal grip pressure, the next
with 90% pressure, then 80% and then 70% or less. If you can start to
gain some perspective and you can decide what the ideal grip pressure
is for you that gives you results and a free feeling swing.
Remember that you cannot “will” shots around the course. Steering, scooping or forcing your shots with your hands does not add power or control. Strive for a light to medium grip pressure so you can feel the weight of the clubhead evenly throughout the swing.
Balance your way to an easy swing
If you’re swinging hard at the ball, you may be unstable or out of balance during or after your swing in an effort to “muscle-it”. Try to make some swings where you hold your finish at the end of your swing: pose for 3 seconds or until the ball lands on the ground. It’s probably going to feel like forever to stand there for three seconds, but this concentration will increase focus throughout your swing. You may also try a few swings standing on your lead foot, or with your eyes closed to get the feel of balanced smooth swings. If you’re in balance at the end of your swing, you will be more in balance through impact and will start seeing better results!
Free and speedy
In an effort to increase clubhead speed, I find students swing longer and harder compromising their technique: the opposite of a free swing. There is always a tradeoff between distance and accuracy, however, it important for you to generate speed the right way. Try to stay relaxed to promote faster muscle movements, check to see that your sequence is in check (as described previously) and finally, take a closer look at your hand action. Better hand speed can be acquired by maintaining the right amount of wrist hinge, holding in your downswing and waiting to delivering it at the last possible moment: impact. The best professional example of this move is Sergio Garcia- he is famous for the wrist angle he creates in his downswing. Watching some professional swings can give you an idea of how to generate and deliver lag in your swing without swinging harder.
Free up your putting stroke by trusting your read
When you feel really good about your read, it’s amazing how easy it is to stroke freely and make putts. Indecision is a killer: if you second guess your aim you may steer your putts mid-stroke. To overcome this indecision, check your setup. If your eye-line falls inside of the line of putt, it may skew your view which in turn may cause you to second guess your aim or read. Stand with your chest angled down so that your eyes are directly over the ball. If you need more help with reading greens, there is a new system that is called AimPoint you should be aware of. As a certified instructor, I can teach you to find your position on the green and know the exact read for your putt in inches. You will be able to line up to that aiming point and with the correct speed, make a lot more putts.
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WHAT CREATES SPEED IN THE GOLF SWING? IT’S THE SAME FORCE
that keeps the moon from falling on our heads and the force that
pushes us sideways in a car turning a corner. It’s the force that David
used to sling a rock into Goliath’s forehead. David swung a ‘sling’
around faster and faster in a circle and then released it. The stone
flew off at a tangent and the blow was strong enough to slay a giant.
Imagine the speed he created with that sling.
Did Newton invent the golf swing?
Isaac Newton concluded that in order to make something travel in a
circle, one has to keep pulling or pushing it inward, otherwise it would
fly off “at a tangent”. It sounds like Newton was talking about the golf
swing. I’ve seen the circle of a golf swing and I’ve seen the ball fly off
“at a tangent”. Understanding this force that Newton talked about
may help us understand how the circle expresses a key element of the
golf swing. If David created enough speed with a device he made in
the pastures, he too figured something out about this circle.
Stability and balance affect the circle of motion.
Every circle has a center. This center in the golf swing is the torso,
made up of your back, chest, abdominal and hip muscles. If this
center is stable and turning efficiently, then the circle can, in most
cases, increase in speed and stay on track. That means that proper
acceleration on the circle can only happen when the torso or center
is stable and balanced. More speed equals more distance. Ball flight
direction is also influenced by the shape of the circle. A stable torso
also creates a more consistent ball flight.
What technically happens when the center moves sideways?
“Swaying” or “moving laterally” in the backswing are terms used for
an unstable, off-balanced center. Rather than rotating the core in the
backswing, the core moves sideways from the ball. In other words,
the center moves from its original position. When the center moves
laterally, the swing arc or circle shifts laterally. Because of the center
shifting, the ball is no longer at the bottom of the original arc. As a
result, the clubhead makes contact with the ball on the way up in
the new arc, bypassing backspin at a decelerated pace. After a few
swings a player may try to compensate by sliding back to the original
position. This move also interferes with momentum releasing energy
in the wrong direction. There is rarely solid contact with the ball when
the circle shifts from its original position.
You can learn to stabilize your center.
1. Correct posture sets you up for a proper torso rotation in the
backswing. Make sure that you are bending from the hips (tail out).
2. Stabilize your back foot to prevent a sway or lateral move. Keep the
weight on the inside of your back foot in your backswing. A lateral
move will force weight to the outside of your back foot.
3. Practice with your feet together to learn a sense of stability
in the torso.
4. Practice the Hip Turn drill to program a correct rotation
of the hips in the backswing.
I was fascinated by David’s feat in knocking over the giant. As a
shepherd he must have spent hours practicing his slinging circle
motion. I’ve heard that a sling throw can travel as far as 300 yards.
I bet David could even fade, draw or lob the stone. The question is,
could he do it under pressure? I believe so. His best round, probably,
was Goliath.
Leslie Guttenberg is the Vice President of Guttenberg’s Golf
Development Programs in Aldie, Virginia. She has been a Class A
member of the LPGA since 1992. She has been ranked as one of the
Top 50 Women Instructors by Golf For Women Magazine and was
also voted Northeast Section LPGA Teacher of the Year. Leslie was
ranked #2 in the State of Virginia by Golf Digest Magazine for six
consecutive years. Visit Leslie on the web@ www.Guttenbergsgolf.
com or call her at 703-327-7288
The Swing& the Sling
Leslie Guttenberg, Vice President,
Guttenberg’s Golf Development Programs
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You Think You’re Aimed Where?
Geoff Montross, Assistant Golf Professional International Town & Country Club
TEN LESSONS, 100 LESSONS….NOPE EVEN 1000 LESSONS….90%
of all the lessons that I give I see the same thing over and over and
over. Good, bad and mediocre swingers of the club have this problem
(you think the pros put alignment sticks down for the heck of it?)
Excuse me….you think you’re aimed where? When golfers go to take
lessons they hear their golf professionals talk about the swing planes,
lag or even their number two power cumulater (thanks JC Anderson).
PLEASE STOP IT. To all the students out there, you can fix almost all
of your problems by one simple fix. ALIGNMENT. The golf ball wants
to fly straight it’s only when you add the golfer swinging the club is
when we start having problems. When I first ask my students where
they think they’re aimed most of them line up 10-20 yards right of their
target (right handed golfers). Why is that? First, it can happen due to
the student thinking that you aim your body at the intended target.
WRONG. You aim your club face. Only then do you make your body
parallel to your target line. Secondly, the student might not even know
that he or she is aiming that far off line. Please, please, please I beg
you.... and all other instructors beg you to take the time to work on
your alignment. It all starts with where you are aimed.
Bring the FUN back into Golf!
My mini Golf was developed as a learning tool for young people to teach some of the basic skills in putting, while keeping the putting practice both kid-friendly and fun for all. As a result, teachers everywhere are using the system as part of their youth clinics and putting instruction.
From ages five to eighty five, there are so many reasons to play My mini Golf! This fun game of golf brings together the entire family, class or club for an entertaining and unique learning activity.
• Improve your putting game with this interactive training aid and have fun at the same!
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• Can be played indoors or outdoors on a variety of surfaces: grass, carpet, hardwood floors—making it a year-round activity .
Golf Instructors and Junior Golf:
• The ideal training aid for young golfers to learn to putt and develop an interest in the sport of golf.
• Junior golf students stay focused longer and on the target while practicing putting.
• Students get creatively involved by putting together a unique course every time.
• Groups of students practice while instructors focus on individual instruction.
• Great family activity in club social events.
Families
• A great game enjoyed indoors or outdoors by the ENTIRE FAMILY—boys, girls, parents,
grandparents.
• Can be very competitive or just fun!
• Families work together to create new courses on any smooth surface—indoors or out.
MyminiGolf
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Grip
The most important fundamental of the golf swing is the golf grip. The
grip influences both direction and power.
The natural position of your left arm will lead to a fundamentally sound
left hand grip. Make sure you can see two knuckles and the “V” created
by your thumb. The index finger should point towards your right
shoulder. The thumb of your left hand should be slightly down the right
side of the grip. The club should fit under the heel pad of the hand and
can balance under the heel pad and index finger.
Bring the club in front of your body to apply the right hand to the grip.
The club face should be straight; your right palm should face the target.
The left thumb will go into the palm of your right hand; the pinky of
your right hand will either overlap the left index finger or interlock with
the left index finger.
The thumb of your right hand should be down the left side of the grip.
Make sure you can see the “V” created with your thumb and index
finger aimed at your right shoulder matching the left hand.
Set-up
The set-up should be as follows: • Feet should be roughly shoulder width apart.
• Shaft should point a little left of your navel.
• Ball position should be a little left of center.
• Knees should be slightly bent and relaxed.
• Back needs to be straight; bend forward at the waist towards the ball.
• Weight should be distributed evenly on both feet with weight
on the balls of the feet.
Alignment
Set two clubs down on the ground parallel to each other: one along the
feet and one along the target line. Set yourself up to these clubs; line
up your shoulders, hips and feet square to the target.
Full swing motion
Start the backswing with shoulders, arms, hands and club as one piece
(forming a “Y”) as the club and the hands get back to your pocket
hinge the club with your wrists forming an “L” with the golf club and
your left arm. Turn the shoulders with the club at the same time. Start
the downswing with your hips first. Swing the club towards the target
turn the body to face the target with all of the weight on the front foot.
The arms should form and “L” with the right arm and club through the
swing. Hold the finish on the front foot for 5 seconds to know that the
weight has been transferred properly.
The Full Swingby: Steve Loesher
Director of Instruction, Nike Golf Learning Center Reston National Golf Course
Control Your Ball Flight With Your Grip One of the simplest and most effective ways to control your ball-flight
is to adjust how you hold the club in your hands. It’s well known that
a strong grip will help influence a shot to the left and a weak grip will
influence the ball to the right (I will use a right-handed golfer as an
example for the entirety of this article). What is not well known is
how to properly achieve these two grips.
Too often students tell me that they create a strong grip by putting the
club more in the fingers of the left hand and just move their right hand
a little more under the shaft. For a weak grip, they put the club more
towards the palm of the left hand and move their hand hand more on
top of the shaft. Both of these descriptions are wrong and result in
changing how you hold the club in your hands.
There is a simpler, more consistent way to achieve these two grips.
For a stronger grip, start with the clubface aimed left of your intended
target, take your normal grip, and then rotate the clubface back towards
the target using just your hands and forearms. It’s important to note
that once you complete your grip, that you do not adjust your hands
on the club. That would be defeating the purpose of strengthening
your grip. For a weaker grip, simply start with the clubface aimed
right of your intended target and continue with the same process. All
this is assuming that your grip is sound in the first place, so I highly
recommend working with a qualified instructor who will know exactly
how to help you with your grip.
So as you play a round, use these two
grips to help work the ball towards
your target and away from the trouble.
Its a simple and effective way to lower
your scores!
Ben Hogan, Director of Instruction, Springfield Golf and Country Club
Sports improvement through Hypnosis
Have you ever wanted to win a championship? Run a Triathlon? Improve your golf game? Have you ever thought about why Professional and Olympic athletes are able to achieve above and beyond regular athletes? Most successful Professional and Olympic athletes state that after training the body you must train the mind to believe that above everything that may stand in your way, You will succeed. That might sounds easy, but, after you have trained your body the hardest you ever have and you are still not reaching your mark, most people either give up or realize that something is missing. That is when many athletes have turned to hypnosis to train the subconscious mind to help them reach their highest goals.
Through out time, coaches and trainers have used hypnosis to get their players and teams to push past reasonable expectations to break records and win metals. By tapping into the subconscious mind you can allow the imagination to turn a dream into a reality. It still takes training and hard work because hypnosis is not a magic wand, it is a tool. This tool has the ability to keep you going and wining after everyone else has given up. This tool allows you to push past your fear to access and realize your highest potential.
Olympic Silver medalist Angela Bailey on her website says, “Sports hypnosis helped me move to the next level,...I improved so quickly, because my body was already prepared to do what my conscious mind or will power would not let me. I was already a world class athlete, but my goal was to become an Olympic medalist. That year, because of the break through, I broke the existing Canadian Record for the 100 meters.” The next year at age 22 She had an Olympic medal. Angela knew that a plateau didn’t have to be her stopping point and through the use of Hypnosis she was able to push past it to realize her dreams. Many famous golfers have used several types of hypnosis including a meridian tapping sequence called EFT to realize their best games. Here is what Tiger Woods said about Hypnosis, “ We worked on a way to visualize the target and pull it back into my hands and body and let my subconscious react. It (hypnosis) is inherent in what I do now.” He attributes his ability to relax,and focus on the shot at hand, to hypnosis techniques that he has learned.
Heavyweight boxer Kevin McBride, who beat Mike Tyson for the championship said. “A lot of athletes use only 2% to 8% of their ability at any given time.” “What hypnosis does, is send out signals to the subconscious mind that makes you leave nothing behind,” said McBride.
These champions and many like them through out time have under-stood that just willpower was not enough to allow them to be top winners, but with hypnosis they were able to broaden their horizons, push past their limitations and realize their goals. Everyday hypnosis is providing ways to release old habits that dis-empower people in every aspect of life. Dr. Connie Hambrock is well practiced in help-ing athletes create new habits to support turning goals into action steps that lead to success.
(571) 331-9208www.HambrockHolisticHealing.co Email: [email protected]
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DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? DO YOU PROMISE NOT TO TELL?
Are you one of those golfers who are always searching for the one
magic move to golf heaven? I once had a student that was convinced
that there was a secret to the golf swing that all PGA Professionals
learned in our apprenticeship training; but we couldn’t divulge it
without risking being expelled from the PGA. He went on to theorize
that if he was willing to pay 10 times the normal lesson fee then maybe
I would give him a clue to the secret. I tried to convince him that the
only secret I know is that there is no secret, but there are plenty of lies.
When I tell you there are lies about the golf swing, perhaps a better
term would be misconceptions. One such misconception deals
with the idea of keeping the left arm straight after impact. Just after
impact, both arms are indeed straight or extended, but in order to
maximize clubhead speed, you must allow the left arm to fold properly
after impact in order to continue to swing the golf club in a circular
motion around the body.
Picture your backswing position if you were to keep both arms straight
the entire time. The club would move away from your body and you
would have only the wrist-cock as a source of leverage for speed and
power. The club would not move in a rotary motion around your center.
Centrifugal force would be non-existent and your body turn/coil would
be very limited.
Conversely, by trying to extend the club out to the target on the
downswing, many golfers keep the left arm straight too long and
actually lose clubhead speed. The stiffness in the left arm acts almost
like a brake cable that prevents centrifugal force from completing its
circular motion around the body. It prevents the proper release with
the arms and body and depends on the hands to manipulate the
clubface. The results of this type of extension are more likely to be
thin shots, topped shots or big sweeping hooks due to an extreme
inside-out swing path (fig. 1).
LET THE
TRUTH BE TOLD
ABOUT THE LEFT ARM
FOLDby MARK
GUTTENBERG
PGA President, Guttenberg’s Golf
Development Programs
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Another common mistake made with the left arm after impact is known
as the chicken wing (fig. 2). This is when the left elbow bends but
points toward the target or even skyward halfway through the follow-
through position. Once again, swing speed is impeded and the proper
release of the golf club is impossible. This usually results in an outside-
in swing path that produces slices, shanks and ulcers.
What really needs to occur just a few feet beyond impact is a folding
action of the left arm as the right arm extends down the target line and
then around your body (fig. 3). The left elbow should point toward the
ground just as the right elbow did on the backswing in order for you
to complete the circle made by the clubhead. The upper part of your
left arm actually remains in contact with your chest during most of the
forward swing.
As always, there are exceptions to the rule and there are many ways to
swing. One such exception comes into play if you have a really strong
grip. A strong grip is defined by having both hands on the club rotated
to the right and has two to three knuckles of the left hand visible as you
look down at your hands from the address position. Zack Johnson on
the PGA Tour is an example. If he allowed the left arm to fold he would
hook the ball dramatically. He manages to produce speed and power
more through body rotation as he blocks and holds the clubface from
releasing with his hands and arms. It works for him and although I
wouldn’t suggest the change, I do believe it’s one of the reasons he is
one of the shorter hitters on tour.
The next time you go to hit balls at the range, put a headcover or golf
glove under your left armpit and try to keep it from falling out during
the entire swing. With the chicken wing, or straight left arm position,
the upper part of your left arm will pull away from you body and the
headcover will fall to the ground. If your left arm folds properly you will
release the club around your body and the ball will feel like its jumping
off the clubface due to the correct release and increased clubhead
speed.
Start out trying half swings and work into full swings eventually allowing
the headcover to fall only when you reach the top of your follow
through. If you practice this long enough it will become a habit and you
won’t have to look for anymore secrets.
Mark Guttenberg is the President of Guttenberg’s Golf Development
Programs in Aldie, Va. He has been a PGA member since 1977. Mark
competed full-time on the PGA Tour in 1982. He has been a Middle
Atlantic PGA Teacher of the Year and was ranked #1 in Virginia by Golf
Digest Magazines “Best in State” from 2004-2011. Follow Mark on
twitter @Guttenbergsgolf or visit website: www.Guttenbergsgolf.com
or call Mark @ 703-327-7288
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TT: Advice for golf enthusiasts: BH: “Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing.” -Ben Hogan
The Turn: How did you get into golf? Erika Larkin: My parents and I learned together at a Pitch and Putt course in Queens, NY. I pursued Jr. golf opportunities and eventually played in college and found my passion for teaching after school.
TT: Who is your golf hero and why? EL: Hogan- the more I learn about him, he truly was an amazing man..
TT: What is your most memorable golf moment? EL: Winning out Conference Championship when I played for JMU. It’s totally different when you play as a team and not just for yourself.
TT: Tiger or Phil? EL: Tiger- love his fire! No one has done more for this game in recent history- I can forgive the personal stuff if he makes a comeback, it would be very exciting.
TT: Belly or standard putter? EL: Standard but starting to toy with a belly... they make a lot of sense!
The Turn: How did you get into golf? Ben Hogan: My father taught me and my brother as kids.
My brother and I would hit 100 yard shots back and forth to each
other in our back yard. This progressed to full shots over our house -
sometimes we wouldn’t quite get the ball over the roof. As you could
imagine, this didn’t last long and our parents soon started taking us
to local golf courses to practice.
TT: Who is your golf hero and why? BH: Call me biased, but Mr. Hogan. He was true gentleman
and his work ethic to become better each day
TT: What is your most memorable golf moment? BH: Everyone has that one club in their bag that they love hitting.
Mine has long been the 7 iron and I’ve had some fantastic clutch shots
under pressure.
One shot I will never forget was back in high school playing in our
District Tournament. As I was on the last hole in the final group, my
coach informed me that I would qualify for the Regional Tournament if I
had a par on the hole. Turns out that my first tee shot rolls through the
fairway and out of bounds. After taking my penalty shot, I put my next
tee shot into the right rough. Luckily my fourth shot called for a full 7
iron and a few seconds after I hit it, I heard people yelling and cheering
by the green. Sure enough, I had holed it and made it into the Regional
Tournament by a shot!
TT: Tiger or Phil? BH: Ben Hogan!
TT: Belly or standard putter? BH: Sometimes practice with the belly, but play with standard.
TT: How far can you drive the ball in perfect conditions? BH: 290 is an average.
TT: What is your favorite part of having a career in golf? BH: Getting a phone call /email from a student about how they
made their first birdie, shot their personal best score, or won their
club championship.
With BEN HOGAN ERIKA LARKIN & STEVE LOESHER
BEN HOGAN Director of Instruction, Springfield Golf and Country Club
ERIKA LARKIN Director of Instruction, Stonewall Golf Club
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TT: How far can you drive the ball in perfect conditions? EL: 240 yds - like everyone, I’m working on getting more distance, especially after I’ve had my 2 kids these last few years, I have some work to do.
TT: What is your favorite part of having a career in golf? EL: I love helping people enjoy this game more and build their confidence... its very rewarding! Also working with kids and developing their interest and love for the sport is exciting.
TT: Advice for golf enthusiasts: EL: Be patient... there is really no such thing as a quick fix (that is all they are, quick and fleeting) but in time and with good coaching and some hard work you can reach your goals. Also, remember- this is supposed to be FUN so don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Enjoy the journey!
The Turn: How did you get into golf? Steve Loesher: My father played so I started playing golf with him when I was very young.
TT: Who is your golf hero and why? SL: Arnold Palmer - I grew up watching him on TV, I just loved the charisma he brought to the game. I was a junior golfer.
TT: What is your most memorable golf moment? SL: While playing in a tournament - I went - hole-in-one (1), birdie (3) and eagle on a par 4 (2); 6 shots in three holes (5 under) crazy!
TT: Tiger or Phil? SL: Tiger - I like how hard he works.
TT: Belly or standard putter? SL: Standard - you shouldn’t be able to adhere something to your body.
TT: How far can you drive the ball in perfect conditions? SL: I’m 50 now so on a good day 270.
TT: What is your favorite part of having a career in golf? SL: Help others improving their golf games.
TT: Advice for golf enthusiasts: SL: Find a good instructor - get lessons and practice more; you will find golf more enjoyable.
STEVE LOESHER Director of Instruction, Nike Golf Learning Center
Reston National Golf Club
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Pebble Beach ResortsAT Written by BRITTANY COOLEY
THE STORIES OF PEBBLE BEACH CHAMPIONS ARE WRITTEN INTO
the lore of golf history. They are marked by the memories of five U.S.
Championships, including Jack Nicklaus’ 1-iron in 1972, Tom Watson’s
1982 chip-in and Tiger Woods’ dominant 12-stoke victory in 2000.
They began with Sam Snead’s consecutive victories to initiate the
Crosby Clambake and are stapled by Mark O’Meara’s five titles at the
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Even Lanny Wadkins staked
his claim on the hallowed ground, with an epic sudden-death playoff
victory over Gene Littler in the 1977 PGA Championship. Many have
traversed what Golf Digest has repeatedly called the greatest public
golf courses in America, but few have the hardware to prove their
titled worth. But what if there was a way for you to become one of
those cherished few? What if you could win your own championship
at Pebble Beach? You can. Every year, Pebble Beach Resorts hosts
numerous tournaments in which anyone can participate. With more
than fifteen slated through 2012, each tournament is held on at least
two of the resort’s four courses—Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass
Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay and Del Monte Golf
Course—and feature different formats and themes. From celebrity
tournaments that let you play alongside world-famous athletes and
ChampionshipsGolf Travel
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entertainers to the annual Pebble Beach New Year’s Championship,
each event is entirely unique with different course lineups and
scoring arrangements. But because most are net format, you can
enjoy the thrill of competition no matter your handicap. Whether as
an individual or on a team, in a large tournament or a small one, the
Tournament Office at Pebble Beach Resorts can meet all your needs.
Each course at Pebble Beach Resorts has its own distinct environment,
style and character, and is designed to challenge and thrill every
tournament participant. Since 1919, the exquisite beauty and
unmatched history of Pebble Beach Golf Links has made the site a
pinnacle for all tournaments at the Resorts. Ranked the No. 1 public
course in the United States by Golf Digest, this storied tract boasts
stunning ocean views, wide-open vistas and cliff-side fairways along
the Pacific’s rugged coastline. Spyglass Hill Golf Course, rated as one
the toughest courses in the world, features two distinctly different
kinds of terrain that influence the way the holes look and play, with
the first five holes rolling through sandy, seaside dunes and the
following 13 cutting through majestic pines with elevated greens and
strategically placed bunkers. The Links at Spanish Bay, designed after
the historical European courses, are so authentic that
Photo by JOANN DOST
Photo by RANDY TUNNELL
Photo by JOANN DOST
even the Monterey coastline mirrors the rugged, natural beauty of
Scotland. Here, the golf course provides you with the choice of using
your regular shot or a low, running shot to play the firm turf while
keeping the ball under the steady ocean breezes. Finally, Del Monte
Golf Course boasts a meandering layout that has challenged golfers
for more than a century. A favorite among Monterey Peninsula locals,
this old-style course rewards tournament players for risky shots and
punishes those with errant placements.
Playing in a tournament on courses that have provided some of the
game’s most dramatic moments is enough to make any golfer feel
special. That feeling is only enhanced with the way the tournament
office takes care of every detail—welcome receptions featuring gift
packages, post-round catered functions and award ceremonies.
They can even set up personalized events for you across Pebble Beach
Resorts, whether it’s cigars overlooking the 18th green behind The
Lodge at Pebble Beach or special tastings by the fire pits at
The Inn at Spanish Bay.
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Your options are just beginning, as the highly acclaimed instructors
at Pebble Beach Golf Academy provide wholly personalized learning
experiences in which you can hone your skills inside world-class
facilities. Led by Laird Small, one of Golf Digest’s “50 Greatest
Teachers,” the Academy offers individualized or group lessons for
those looking to work on their game before, during and even after
the tournament.
Take the experience to the next level and coordinate a custom Pebble
Beach championship just for you. For friends, family or even business
partners, the tournament office will create your ideal tournament from
top to bottom, from the moment you step foot onto this amazing corner of
the world to the last winning putt on No. 18. The options for building your
ideal championship moment at Pebble Beach Resorts are truly endless.
Walk in the footsteps of those immortalized legends, and make plans to
hoist your trophy today.
For more information, visit www.PebbleBeach.com or contact Brittany Cooley at the Pebble Beach Resorts Tournament Office at 877-853-5864 or [email protected].
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In the below picture (fig. 1) the shaft of the putter is gliding along
the Swinkey. Some would say, “the Swinkey is straight so that is
a straight back-straight through stroke.” We know this is incorrect
because of the ferris wheel example. The shaft is on a 70 degree
angle and the Swinkey will help to keep it there so the putter shaft
travels on plane, while the putter head forms a natural arc. If the
putter in this picture had a 90 degree shaft angle then the putter
would travel straight back, straight through like the ferris wheel.
Here is a rule of thumb for you: the flatter the shaft angle the more the
putter head moves inside the target line. Or another way to say it
is, the flatter or less shaft angle the bigger the arc. The opposite of
this is the steeper the shaft angle the smaller the arc. The ferris wheel
in normal upright position equals no arc, while ferris wheel on the
ground equals a big arc.
A good example of this is the cross-handed or claw grip. Most people
who putt cross-handed or with the claw grip tend to have a steeper
shaft angle which will make their stroke appear to be more “straight
back, straight through”. High hands at address will increase shaft
angle while low hands will decrease shaft angle. So once again, the
steeper the shaft angle the less the arc and flatter the shaft angle
the greater the arc.
Playing on the Canadian and Mini Tours over last seven years I have
seen many different putting styles with varying degrees of shaft angle.
When I introduced the Swinkey to the players, the putting plane
function was a topic of conversation. I had many players tell
me they don’t putt “straight back, straight through”. After
a quick explanation and comparing the stroke to a ferris
wheel they had a moment of revelation and understanding.
At the end of the day it comes down to plane. Keep the
shaft of the putter on plane and the putter head will make an
arc that matches your shaft angle. This is why the Swinkey has
proven to be a great putting aid. It works with the shaft of the
putter, not the putter head. There isn’t a perfect arc, or an ideal
shaft angle. What is important is to keep the shaft on plane.
Keep the tilted ferris wheel in mind, let the putter head swing
and you will have a better understanding of what a natural
stroke is and in turn make more putts.
“Straight Back, Straight Through” or “Arc Stroke”. Explained and Simplified.
Brian Benedictson, Inventor of Swinkey Canadian Tour Professional
THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF CONVERSATION ABOUT “STRAIGHT BACK,
straight through” vs. an “Arc Stroke”. I’d like to give you my
perspective on it and attempt to simplify it for you.
First, let’s talk about what “straight back, straight through” is. This is
when the putter head travels back and through on the target line while
the putter face stays square to the target line. This would be easy
to do if your putter had a 90 degree shaft angle and the golfer stood
behind the ball. Visualize a ferris wheel: it is 90 degrees to the ground
and moves straight back and straight through. This is an efficient
motion, but it is illegal for golf clubs to have a 90 degree shaft angle.
When the putter head travels straight back and through on
the target line while the putter face stays square to that line it is
fighting physics.
On average putters have a 70 degree shaft angle. For visualization
purposes imagine the ferris wheel on a 70 degree angle. It would
now make an arc if observed from above or behind. The motion hasn’t
changed; the plane has just been flattened out. It is on plane, making
an arc that matches the angle, which is how we want to putt. This is
how the path of the putter head should naturally move.
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Answer to Crossword
Answer to Sudoko
Rules of SudokoThe object of game is to fill the other empty cells with numbers between 1 and 9 (1 number only in each cell). The objective is to fill a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 sub-grids that compose the grid (also called “boxes”, “blocks”, “regions”, or “sub-squares”) contains all of the digits from 1 to 9
The Forehand DriveTennis Anyone?
THE FOREHAND DRIVE IS THE OPENING OF EVERY OFFENSIVE IN
tennis, and, as such, should be most carefully studied. There are
certain rules of footwork that apply to all shots. To reach a ball that
is a short distance away, advance the foot that is away from the
shot and thus swing into position to hit. If a ball is too close to the
body, retreat the foot closest to the shot and drop the weight back
on it, thus, again, being in position for the stroke. When hurried,
and it is not possible to change the foot position, throw the weight
on the foot closest to the ball.
The receiver should always await the service facing the net, but
once the serve is started on the way to court, the receiver should
at once attain the position to receive it with the body at right
angles to the net.
The forehand drive is made up of one continuous swing of the
racquet that, for the purpose of analysis, may be divided into
three parts:
1. The portion of the swing behind the body, which determines
the speed of the stroke.
2. That portion immediately in front of the body which determines
the direction and, in conjunction with weight shift from one foot
to the other, the pace of the shot.
3. The portion beyond the body, comparable to the golfer’s “follow
through,” determines spin, top or slice, imparted to the ball.
All drives should be topped. The slice shot is a totally different stroke.
Never allow your opponent to play a shot he likes if you can
possibly force him to one he dislikes.
I urge that you play your drive:
1. With the body sideways to the net.
2. The swing flat, with long follow through.
3. The weight shifting just
as the ball is hit.
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Waste Management Phoenix Open. . . . $6.1mAT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am . . . . . . . . . $6.4mNorthern Trust Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.6mWGC-Accenture Match Play . . . . . . . . . $8.5mMayakoba Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.7m
Honda Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.7mPuerto Rico Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.5mWorld Golf Championships. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.5mTransitions Championship. . . . . . . . . . . $5.5mTavistock Cup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.1mArnold Palmer Invitational . . . . . . . . . . . $2.1mShell Houston Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6m
The Masters Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . $8mRBC Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.7mValero Texas Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.2mZurich-New Orleans Open. . . . . . . . . . . $6.4m
Wells Fargo Championship . . . . . . . . . . $6.5mTHE PLAYERS Championship. . . . . . . . $9.5mHP Byron Nelson Championship . . . . . $6.5mCrowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial . . $6.4mThe Memorial Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . $6.2m
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Official 2012PGA Tour Schedule
Jan. 6-9Jan. 12-15Jan. 19-22Jan. 27-30
Feb. 2-5Feb. 9-12Feb. 16-19Feb. 22-26Feb. 23-26
Mar. 1-4Mar. 8-11Mar. 8-11Mar. 15-18Mar. 19-20Mar. 22-25Mar. 29-April 1
Apr. 5-8Apr. 12-15Apr. 19-22Apr. 26-29
May 3-6May 10-13May 17-20May 24-27May 31-Jun. 3
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Official 20122012 LPGA Tour Schedule
ISPS Handa Women’s Australian OpenHonda LPGA Thailand 2012HSBC Women’s Champions 2012
RR Donnelley LPGA Founders CupKia ClassicKraft Nabisco Championship
LPGA LOTTE Championship by J GolfMobile Bay LPGA Classic
HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup 2012Sybase Match Play Championship
ShopRite LPGA ClassicWegmans LPGA ChampionshipManulife Financial LPGA ClassicWalmart NW Arkansas Championship by P&G
U.S. Women’s OpenEvian Masters Presented by Société Générale
Jamie Farr Toledo ClassicSafeway Classic Presented by Coca-ColaCN Canadian Women’s Open
Kingsmill ChampionshipRICOH Women’s British OpenNavistar LPGA Classic
Sime Darby LPGA MalaysiaLPGA HanaBank ChampionshipSunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship 2012
Mizuno ClassicLorena Ochoa Invitational CME Group Titleholders
Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge
Feb. 09-12Feb. 16-19Feb. 23-26
Mar. 15-18Mar. 22-25Mar. 29-Apr. 01
Apr. 18-21Apr. 26-29
May 05-06May 17-20
Jun. 01-03Jun. 07-10Jun. 21-24Jun. 29- Jul. 01
Jul. 05-08Jul. 26-29
Aug. 1Aug. 9Aug. 23-26
Sept. 6-9Sept. 13-16Sept. 20-23
Oct. 11-14Oct. 19-21Oct. 25-28
Nov. 02-04Nov. 08-11Nov. 15-18
Dec. 09
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Official 2012Champions Tour Schedule
Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800,000Allianz Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800,000ACE Group Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600,000Toshiba Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750,000 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600,000Tampa Bay Pro-Am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,700,000 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700,000 Insperity Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200,000 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000,000 Principal Charity Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750,000 Regions Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,200,000Montreal Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800,000Constellation Senior Players Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,700,000 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,700,000U.S. Senior Open Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,600,000 The Senior Open Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000,000 3M Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,750,000 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,800,000 Boeing Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000,000SAS Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,100,000 Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600,000 AT&T Championship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850,000 Charles Schwab Cup Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500,000Champions Tour Q-School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200,000
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