Travis Williamson wins again shooting 4 under par in the Hurricane Junior Tour Shootout
At Laurel Island Links. Bryan Lloyd of Fernandina Beach came out hot the first round, carding a four-under par, 68, for a two shot lead over Travis, whose two-under round of 70 put him in to second place in the Boys 16-19 division. Each of the players started off their final rounds shaky with bogeys on early holes, but it was Williamson’s great comeback and four birdies on the back nine shooting 32 that sealed his final round, two-under par of 70, and his victory with a tournament total 140. Williamson’s victory was also helped by his 11 birdies, the most of any player, and his spectacular play on the par-5s; he averaged 4.5 strokes on the par-5s for the tournament.
Two more of Gale’s student finished in the Top 10. Richie Wiltfang finished tenth and Katy Harris comeback 75 placed her ninth.
Improve your game through increased flexability.
October 29th, 2009
Positve Resilient Mindsets
October 12th, 2009I teach players how to develop positive resilient mindsets. If you break the phrase “positive resilient mindset” down, you see that it has three distinct aspects. Being positive means expecting good things or believing that future shots and rounds will be progressively better. It does not mean that you are always a “happy go lucky” individual or that you don’t get upset on the course. It simply means that you have made a choice to view past, present, and future events in a way that is helpful to your future success.
Resilient can be defined as an unchanging thought process regardless of feedback encountered. In layman’s terms this means that how you think doesn’t change depending on how you are playing. If you are playing great, your thought processes don’t change. If you are playing poorly, your thought processes don’t change. You let your thinking dictate your play not your play dictate your thinking, period.
If you combine positive and resilient thinking what you end up with is an expectation that good things are going to happen regardless of how you are currently playing. If you are playing poor, things will get better. If you are playing great, you will play even better, more consistent over time. And if you combine positive and resilient with mindset what you get is a broad, all-encompassing way of thinking about and viewing your game.
A mindset is who you are, it personifies your core being. That’s why I want players to develop a positive, resilient mindset – this mindset becomes how they “play the game”. This is different from a “good attitude”. A good attitude is how you are at the time. In general, everyone has a good attitude on the first tee – they are laughing, having fun, looking forward to a good round. A good attitude is easy. A positive resilient mindset is maintaining a positive outlook whether you start birdie, birdie, or double, triple. Maintaining a positive resilient mindset is much more difficult than having a good attitude. It is also imperative however if you want to consistently improve your game.
How to hit the long greenside bunker shot
October 9th, 2009NEW TITLEIST IRONS
October 5th, 2009Let the excitement begin…Titleist has four new iron models being released. These will replace all of the current models and we have a large selection of options for fitting.
AP1 – Improved Feel, More Forgivness
High quality, high technology design and construction featuring a stainless steel body, tungsten nickel sole and Tuned Feel System enhances performance and feel. The thin face with integrated aluminum and soft elastomer Tuned Feel System in the back cavity improves sound and feel at impact for a hotter, more lively feel. Perimeter weighted back flange and tungsten nickel sole bar locates the CG low and deep for increased MOI, forgiveness and stability. Improved Short Irons have shorter blade length, thinner topline, and reduced visual offset deliver control and performance.
AP2 – Improved Feel, More Control
Advanced performance, multi-material, dual cavity forged irons featuring high quality, high technology design and construction. A forged steel body, tungsten nickel box and Tuned Feel System enhances performance and feel. The integrated aluminum and soft elastomer Tuned Feel System in the back cavity improves sound and feel at impact. Soft forged carbon steel body with high density tungsten nickel sole box reduces low frequency vibration for soft, solid feel. Dual cavity design pushes weight to the perimeter for playability without loss of shot shaping control. Improved Short Irons with reduced bounce sole delivers improved ground contact.
CB – Improved Feel, Classic Looks
High performance cavity back forged irons with improved feel, classic looks, and superior shot control for the highly skilled golfer. Optimized cavity shape and inner cavity muscle behind the impact area provide solid feel. Full cavity back set has increased inertia and more forgiveness versus MB. Lower CG Long Irons offer controllable, slightly higher ball flight versus MB. Softer topline, rounder profile for a classic but contemporary appearance. Higher Performance Sole with blunted leading edge and cambered sole for smooth turf entry and release.
MB – Improved Feel, Classic Looks
High performance muscle back forged irons with improved feel, classic looks, and superior shot control for the highly skilled golfer. Uniform muscle shape behind the impact area provides solid feel. Softer topline, rounder profile for a classic but contemporary look. Constant blade length with minimal progressive offset for superior shot making. Narrow, cambered sole with optimized bounce angles for crisp contact.
Partial shots from a tight lie…now what?
September 29th, 2009
When you find yourself with a partial shot from a tight lie, “TAKE THE LOW ROAD” whenever possible. Any time the situation allows, the smart player will usually prefers the low shot, keeping the ball on the ground all or most of the way versus the high shot. The high shot from a tight lie takes alot of confidence, great touch and nerves of steel. If you don’t have all three of these characteristics on a daily basis …..read on….
When your golf ball ends up around the green on a tightly mowed surface or a hardpan lie approach the shot as many of the tour players do, play the “Texas Wedge”(putting from well off the green). The key to playing the “Texas Wedge” is having soft arms and making a longer backswing and follow through to add additional power to match the length of the shot. The longer smoother stroke will give the additional force needed for this long putt. Inconsistency and mis-hits occur when the stroke gets too short and tight forcing the hands and wrist to take over to produce the extra effort.
If sprinkler heads or irregularities are in the way or going up a high slope, use the same stroke and try a 3 wood or hybrid to carry the obstacle and still get plenty of roll. SO REMEMBER…From Tight Lies around the Green make a long and smooth stroke and whenever possible“TAKE THE LOW ROAD”
Take the low road whenever possible
3 wood, hybrid, putter
Long and smooth stroke
How important is your left wrist?
September 24th, 2009
Flat Wrist
by: Mike Cook
How important is your left wrist position at the top of your back swing of the backswing as it relates to its position in the set up? It is very important. If you are having trouble squaring the club face you may want to check the back of your left wrist.
If you have a somewhat strong left hand grip (3 knuckles) you will notice a cup or curve in the back of your wrist. Considering your club face is square at address, you’ll want your left wrist position at the top of the backswing to be the same as it was at address-cupped, in order to have a square face at the top (ex. Fred Couples).
Cupped Wrist
Consequently, if your left hand grip was slightly weak like Jose Maria Olazabal and the back of your left wrist was almost flat, not cupped then think of having a flat left wrist at the top of your backswing. Your clubface then should be square at the top if it was square at address.
So, think of matching your left wrist position at the end of your backswing with your grip and your results should improve. Using a mirror while swinging will also help you see the correlation between the back of the left wrist and the club face.
Techniques for Practicing Short Game
September 24th, 2009By: Chrissy Felton
How can you drop 2-3 strokes off of your golf game with minimal practice time?
Follow these practice tips and you will see your scores decrease 2-3 strokes. Go to the chipping green and take five golf balls, a sand edge, a pitching wedge, and a putter. Choose 5 different locations around the green where you want to chip or pitch from. Choose a long and a short chip shot, a long and a short pitch shot, and a sand shot.
Take your five golf balls and hit the five balls from the first location, then go and putt the balls out. Set a goal to get three out of the five balls up and down. If you don’t reach your goal in the first practice session, then come back and try it again the next day. Do this from each location. This practice should take about 28-30 minutes and should be done at least two times per week. You won’t believe the results that you get on the course the next time you play.