Golf Tip of the Month
By: Bob Schade

Last month I did a tip on chipping. I hope it helped! This month's tip is a small number of tips designed to help you through the transition of winter grass to summer grass.

Putting:

1.Position the golf ball more in the center of your stance.
2.Position more weight on your front (left) foot.
3.Position the grip end of the putter slightly in front of the golf ball.
4.Stroke the ball with a short, crisp back swing and pop the ball on the forward swing.

Sand Play:

1.Position the golf ball more in the front of your stance.
2.Dig in your heels only.
3.Position your weight 70% on your left foot.
4.Aim 1 inch behind the golf ball.
5.Swing hard!

Fairway play:

1.Position the golf ball farther back than normal in your stance.
2.Play less lofted clubs to keep your ball flight low and under control.
3.Choke up on the club of choice; maintaining control is critical.
4.Strive to stay in the fairway even if that means taking a club that you know will not give you the distance required to reach your target.

Driving:

1.Tee the ball slightly lower than normal.
2.Position the ball opposite your left chest.
3.Grip the club a little firmer.
4.Position your weight more on your back (right) foot.
5.Swing under control to maintain accuracy.

These simple tips will help you overcome the problems the transition presents. Please email me with your thoughts at cypresswoodcc@gmail.com.

GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH
By: Bob Schade

I am going to break away from the full swing this month to give a short game tip. This chipping tip will help your tidy up your shots around the green. This is always the fastest way to lower your handicap. Try this technique and you will be amazed at how consistent you will be.

1. Take your normal stance.
2. Move your feet so that they are only 2 inches apart.
3. Open your stance 15 degrees.
4. Position the golf ball adjacent your right big toe.
5. Position the majority of your body’s weight on your front foot.
6. Position the grip end of the club opposite your left thigh.

Now keeping your weight on your front foot, make a putting-like stroke at and through the golf ball. This stroke should be slow and smooth. Mistakes are made when the golfer makes too big of a motion. That causes the body to move and inconsistent contact. Keep it simple and follow the guidelines outlined above.

Good luck and good golfing! Lessons are available, members 3 lessons for $50 and non-members 3 lessons for $75. Please call 324-6174 or email me at cypresswoodcc@gmail.com for your reservation.