Spring is finally here! There’s nothing like the smell of fresh cut grass in the air.  As we begin our early golf season, here are some hints to help you get going.

As you get out on the course and start playing and if you are like me, you are excited and the thrill of low scores runs through our heads.  If you are trying something new with your swing, be careful not to overload your brain with too many new thoughts.  Sometimes when you think too much your body may shut down physically.  I would suggest going back to the beginning.

Remember the three fundamentals a good golfer tries to repeat each time he or she swings, grip, aim, and set up.  First always make sure you are gripping the club properly and try to maintain light grip pressure.  A big fault for early golf is to become frustrated at bad shots and start gripping the club too hard and then your arms and hands will not be able to help you swing the club.

When you set up, work on your posture and remember to keep your feet closer together than you think.  For iron shots, the outsides of your feet should be shoulder width apart, and for hybrids and woods, the insides of your feet should be shoulder width apart.  When your stance gets too wide, you have a tendency to slide your hips instead of rotating them.  Try to let your arms hang underneath your shoulders to allow for less tension in your forearms.

Golf is a target game, so always try to aim at something for every shot.  Try to develop a pre-shot routine by standing behind the ball and picking a target, then walk around to the side of the ball and get set up parcel to your target line.

Remember, spring golf is the time to develop good habits that will make you become a better golfer as the summer gets closer.  The goal is to steadily improve as the year goes on.  If you are having problems, it is a good idea to see your local Golf Professional to help you get started on the right path to success.

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Outings 2023

Sun. May 21st Ride to Survive 90 Players Contact Glorianne Ellison 1:00 LOT

Fri. June 2nd – Jake Hulse 8:30 Start, contact Bill Hulse 701 – 7674

Fri. June 9th – Courtyard 50 Players Contact Anthony DeRosa 1-516-903-2373 9 LOT

Sun June 11th – LMDKA 50 Players Contact Ian Constable 845-866-9151 1:00 LOT

Sun July 9th – Rich Schmidt 100 Players Contact Todd Gallo 1:00 LOT

Sun. July 23rd – Jeffersonville Fire Co. 100 Players Contact Pat Clifford 1:00 LOT

 Fri. July 28th Pete Devantier Memorial 120 Players contact Kevin Devantier 9:00 LOT

Sun July 30th Dave Curreri Tournament 80 Players 1:00 Start 1:00

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Fri. Aug 18th Duchenne Tournament 144 Players Contact Justin Bowers 9:00 LOT

Sun. Aug 27th Youngsville Fire Dept. 100 Players Contact Luke Ellison 1:00 LOT

Thurs. Sept. 14th A Single Bite 9:00 am Start Greg Goldstein LOT

Sun. Sept 24th – A.O.H. 80 Players Contact J.P. Graham 1:00 LOT