Tuesday, March 08, 2005

This month’s tip is a review of sand play techniques. Please review the procedures outlined below.

Sand Play

1. Position the ball opposite your left big toe.
2. Position the handle of the club in front of the golf ball.
3. Position the majority of your weight on your left foot.
4. Swing your arms with out moving your weight.
5. Swing through the ball very firmly. Aim approximately 1 inch behind the golf ball.
This month’s tip is a review of chipping and pitching. Please review the techniques outlined below for each discipline.

Chipping

1. Position the ball opposite your back foot.
2. Position the majority of your body weight on your front foot.
3. Position the shaft of the club ahead of the face of the club.
4. Make your stroke keeping your left arm straight throughout.

Pitching

1. Position the ball opposite your front foot.
2. Position the majority of your body weight on your front foot.
3. Position the shaft of the club ahead of the face of the club.Make your stroke long and slow and when you finish your left arm should still be straight and the club head should be lower than your hands