Thursday, May 06, 2004

The summer season brings a variety of problems to the golfers here at Cypresswood. The greens are tricky, because of the change in speed. The fairways are longer and slower. The rough is tough and menacing. This month 3 little tips to tide you over until September.
Putting
1. Grip the putter a little tighter in your top hand.
2. Put a little more weight on your front foot.
3. Stroke the putter with a smaller, firmer motion.
Fairway
1. Position the ball farther forward in your stance.
2. Cut your stance width in half.
3. Choke down to maximize accuracy.
Rough
1. First things first get out!!! Take the easiest route back to the fairway.
2. Grip the club as firm as possible with both hands.
3. Follow through as fast as possible while maintaining your balance.
Try these tips as you make your way through another Cypresswood summer and you may be pleasantly surprised at how well you maintain your game.