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Contents 6 • Escape It All At Dancing Rabbit 8 • Notes From the Senior PGA Championship 11 • Equipment Review - Fairway Woods 12 • Equipment Review - Game Improvement Irons 16 • Course Map 22 • Product Review - Precision Pro NX7 Rangefinder 24 • Checklist For Creating the Correct Impact Fix Position 29 • The Golfing Gourmet: Gazpacho 31 • Local Events Calendar Cover Photo: #13 The Azaleas Dancing Rabbit Golf Club
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Escape From It All At Dancing Rabbit Joey Johnson
From the time you drive down the winding, wooded entrance and approach the stately southern-style clubhouse, you know your experience at Dancing Rabbit is going to be special. Set in a forest of towering pines and stately oaks, Dancing Rabbit offers 36 holes of magnificent golf. Dancing Rabbit Golf Club is part of the Pearl River Resort, which is owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The two courses, the Azaleas and the Oaks, occupy more than 700 acres of the resort. Over five miles of spring-fed creeks flow through the property, adding to the beauty and subtly challenging the golfer along the way. Each course plays more than 7,000 yards from the championship tees, with five sets of tees to accommodate players of all levels. For years, both courses have received rave reviews for their beauty, quality of golf, and total experience. They certainly live up to their reputations.
Most courses have a signature hole. It’s truly hard to pick one from either the Azaleas or the Oaks. Course designers Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate created 36 spectacular works of art. If ten players were asked to name their favorite hole at Dancing Rabbit, it wouldn’t be surprising to receive ten different answers. Director of Golf Mark Powell and Head Professional Sean Racki do an excellent job. They make sure that each and every guest is welcomed and has a great experience at Dancing Rabbit! The Azaleas features manicured Bermuda fairways and ultra-dwarf Tif-Eagle greens. The lush, rolling fairways of the Azaleas wind throughout a mature forest of pines and hardwoods. The fairways are relatively generous, but stray too far off line and you’ll be challenged by the awaiting forest. Elevation changes, subtle doglegs, strategically placed bunkers, and subtly undulating greens are all consistent throughout. Each hole truly has a personality of its own, however. Like any great course, the Azaleas has a certain rhythm to it. No two holes are alike and yet they complement each other beautifully. As I mentioned, it’s hard to pick favorites when describing the holes at Dancing Rabbit. Below, I’ve chosen to highlight several of my favorites. Number 3 is a medium-long par-4 with a split fairway. A drive placed in the right fairway will give the player the best angle to the green, while a drive to
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the left fairway cuts off a bit of yardage. The green is long and narrow and peaks in the middle, sloping to the front and back. Commit to the fairway that best suits your game and give it a rip!
Number 3 plays across a ravine and is guarded by a large bunker short and right of the green. Make sure to take enough club and to avoid the bunker to the right. The green slopes significantly from back to front. A solid shot on the green or to The 9th is a really nice way to finish the the left will give you a good chance at front side. Avoid the fairway bunker and par. Miss short or to the right and you’ll pine tree to the right of the landing area have your work cut out for you! to have the best approach to the green. A creek flows down the left-hand side Number 5 plays significantly downhill. of the fairway and all the way up to the You’ll get a good view of the ball atop green. A par here is a really nice score! the Golden Moon hotel from the teeing area. Be careful not to go long here, Number 13 is a beautiful par-3 which as the water hazard behind the green is plays slightly downhill. A creeks winds very much in play! from the left and in front of the green which is also guarded by bunkers short and to the right. Make sure to hit enough club, because any shot left short of the green is in trouble! The finishing hole is a monster, playing as a 505-yard par-4 from the championship tees. The drive is uphill and the second shot plays back downhill. The giant green is 51 yards deep and is guarded by a hazard to the right and a bunker to The 11th hole also plays downhill. the left. A par here is a real accomplish- The player must avoid the bunker and ment! hazard to the left of the green. Once on the green, the fun is just beginning with The Oaks has Zoysia fairways and the putting surface sloping significantly Champion Bermuda greens. The fairfrom back-left to front-right. Make a par ways seemed perhaps a bit narrower here and you’ll be ahead of the game! than on the Azaleas course, but on most holes the golfer has more room before Number 17 is the shortest par-3 on the reaching the tree line. Quality tee shots Oaks, playing just 155 yards from the are still needed to avoid the combina- championship tees. The green is wide, tion of native vegetation and winding but not very deep, and is fronted by a streams, and to give yourself the best rock wall and water hazard. This little angle of attack into the greens. hole is a great way to finish out the par-3 holes on the Oaks. The par 3s on the Oaks are all excellent. The par-4 18th on the Oaks is a really (continued on page 11)
Notes From the Senior PGA Championship by Rea Schuessler, PGA Professional
As I reflect on the honor of playing in the 2017 Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship, first of all what a class job Trump National along with the PGA of America did in putting on the event! The golf course was really strong but very fair as noted by the scores. The practice rounds were great Monday and Tuesday as I played with my buddy and fine player Todd McCorkle who works at Old Overton in Birmingham. Ironically, Peter Fowler who I played with in round 1 and 2 joined Todd and I on Monday. On Wednesday, Joe Durant was kind enough to invite me to play with him and two other Club Professionals: John Lee and Jerry Tucker. John is the GM/Director of Golf at The Imperial Club in Naples, Florida. He grew up in Fort Walton Beach. Jerry is 68 years young and has played in 13 Major. He’s formerly of Bellrieve Country Club in St Louis and now teaches full time in South Florida.
Rea with friend and fellow competitor Todd McCorkle at the White House.
rain delays Thursday plus a 45 minute wind delay on Friday afternoon as gust were pushing 35 - 38 mph! My tee time on Friday was 4:20. I hit my tee ball then they blew the horn for the wind delay. I hit a 3 wood on my first hole Friday to stay short of a fairway bunker 280 yards out! Yes the wind was really blowing!
The course played firm and fast through Wednesday. Wednesday night a pretty good rain soaked the playing surfaces, so Thursday the course played softer. That is why the scoring got somewhat easier Thursday for these great players. They could hit the approach shots with some degree of certainty as in the practice rounds you had to be very cautious because of the run out. Another side bar is we had 3.5 hours of 8 • Tee Time on the Gulf Coast
Rea with caddie and Callaway Representative, Jon-Michael Goins.
The cut went from being at even par on Thursday to 4 over after the 2nd round. Some really fine players had scores in the eighties, so that tells you how difficult the scoring became. As I mentioned earlier I was paired with Peter Fowler of Australia and Gary Wostenholme of England. Peter was quite a fixture on the European Tour and still plays very well on the European Senior Tour and Japan Senior Tour. Peter is a class act. He played well in making the cut, finishing at 1 under for 36 holes. He made birdies on 4 out of his last 6 holes as we completed round two Saturday morning teeing off pretty early at 6:45. Peter shot 7373 on the weekend. Gary plays full time on the European Senior Tour also. He played on 8 Walker Cup Teams for Great Britain and Europe and defeated Tiger Woods in a singles match one year. Gary turned pro rather late in his mid 40’s.
Rea spends a little time on the range with Miguel Angel Jimenez and Jose Maria Olazabal.
Rea with 8-time major champion Tom Watson.
As for my game, it was rather disappointing as I got off to poor starts both days shooting 78 - 77. I hit plenty of good shots, but my putting just was not up to the standards it needed to be to compete with these great players. At 57 years of age, after trying numerous times to qualify for one of these, I take home some great memories. I sincerely appreciate the support I have received from friends, colleagues and of course family. As I tell my students, let’s learn from the good, not so good and do the work to get better! As I write this I look forward to getting back to the lesson tee at Kiva Dunes and Craft Farms and helping others enjoy this great game and improve! Rea Schuessler is the Lead Instructor of the Schuessler Golf Academy. He has been named “One of the Top Teachers in Alabama” by Golf Digest. Rea can be contacted at (251) 978-1625 or rea@honoursgolf.com.
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nice finishing hole. Avoid the fairway bunkers in the landing area to give yourself the best approach to the large, undulating green. Fit your approach shot between the greenside bunker on the right and the rock-walled hazard to the left to give yourself a birdie putt on this great finishing hole!
Individually, each hole at Dancing Rabbit stands up to the test. Together, they combine into a real masterpiece. Both courses are extremely beautiful, challenging, and fun to play! You are truly “away from it all” when you tee off on either course at Dancing Rabbit. There are no houses and no adjacent roads. Each hole is carved out of the natural habitat to create a one-of-a kind serene setting.
memorate your trip to Dancing Rabbit. If you’d like to stay right there in the clubhouse, Dancing Rabbit offers eight elegant king bed suites with whirlpool baths on the second floor. There is a common area with comfortable seating and television, and large wraparound deck to enjoy the surrounding beauty. If a casino hotel is more your style, the Golden Moon and Silver Star are just a par-4 away. The Golden Moon consists of just under 600 rooms, with 112 suites and 33 VIP suites. Amenities include full-size indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a whirlpool spa. The Silver Star has over 500 rooms, including more than 75 suites. Amenities include a full size outdoor swimming pool and three whirlpool spas. Each hotel is home to world-class casino gambling. Whether your game is slots, poker, blackjack, craps, baccarat, or a little bit of each, the Golden Moon and Silver Star Casinos have just what you’re looking for!
The Golden Moon is designed with a Vegas Strip vibe, while the Silver Star is a downtown-Vegas atmosphere. Like the You can grab a bite to eat in the Club- golf courses, each has its own personalhouse Restaurant before or after your ity and is a complement to the other. round. Both breakfast and lunch are Upscale and casual dining options are served. Everything is good, but you can available in both casinos. The awardnever go wrong with a club sandwich, a winning Phillip M’s offers everything side of fries, and an Arnold Palmer! from fine steaks, fresh seafood, and exThe pro shop is loaded with very nice traordinary wines to decadent desserts. Dancing Rabbit gear at a reasonable Signature dishes include Lamb Pegas price. Head Professional Sean Racki has and Veal de Bartagna. Reservations are been named Gulf State Merchandiser of recommended. Casual options include the Year on multiple occasions. Make Bistro 24, Stats Bar & Grill, The Bakery, sure to get a nice polo or hat to com- The Whiskey Bean, and The Buffet.
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Product Review: Vice Pro Soft by Joey Johnson
Last year we reviewed the Vice Pro and Pro Plus golf balls. Vice offers premium golf balls at a lower price point than traditional manufacturers. How? By selling directly to you, the consumer. We were very impressed with the Vice Pro and Pro Plus (we weren’t the only ones - Golf Digest included both balls on their 2016 Hot List). When Vice released the Pro Soft, we had to give it a try! Most Cast Urethane golf balls are designed for the player with high clubhead speeds. Fact is, the majority of golfers swing the club somewhere between 80 and 100 MPH. With that in mind, Vice decided to design a premium Cast Urethane ball for the average player. With the Vice Pro Soft, you receive the same premium features of a “tour” ball, but at a very low compression of just 35. Additional Features of the Vice Pro Soft: - 3-piece Cast Urethane cover - Newly designed BJ13 resin paint coating formula - Matte clear coating finish - 336 dimple design - Low dispersion
The Vice Pro Soft definitely lives up to its name. To me, if feels softer at impact than any other premium low compression ball on the market. Like the previous Vice balls, the Pro Soft performs very well. Distance, trajectory, and spin were all very good. Ultimately, the determining factor is feel. If you like a very soft feel on full shots, chips, and putts then I suggest you give the Vice Pro Soft a try. Additionally, the Pro Soft is designed with a matte finish. Vice claims that this increases friction for more spin on shots around the green. Again, the finish is all about personal preference. Vice prides itself for being on the cutting edge and the matte finish of the Pro Soft definitely fits into that strategy. Overall, I really liked the Vice Pro Soft. It’s a nice addition to their growing line of products. I’d definitely recommend it for players with swing speeds below 100 MPH and anyone who likes a “soft feel” ball. To learn more about Vice Golf, or to place an order, visit www.vicegolf.com. 12 • Tee Time on the Gulf Coast
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Product Review: Precision Pro NX7 Rangefinder by Joey Johnson Precision Pro is known for producing quality laser and GPS rangefinders at a reasonable price. I recently tested the Precision Pro NX7 Rangefinder.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS The NX7 comes in a sturdy, hard-cover carrying case with an elastic strap and carabiner for attaching to your bag. The NX7 is compact and lightweight, but definitely well-made. The ergonomic design includes a no-slip grip for ease of use. Upon inspection, it appears to be well-sealed to guard against water intrusion.
the crosshairs at your desired target. With one tap of the scan button, the patented Target Acquisition Technology (TAG) goes to work! The High Speed SD Laser reads yardages in less than 1 VISION Being able to clearly see the target second. through the lens is a key factor when ACCURACY comparing rangefinders. The NX7 view- I found the Precision Pro NX7 to be very finder is very clear and offers 6x magni- accurate. When tested against the fication. You also get the added benefit top-rated (and much more expensive) an “up close” view of the hole and even units in the industry, the NX7 is just as seeing if you beat out your buddy for accurate! Target Acquisition Technolclosest to the pin! ogy (TAG) scans your field of view and locks in on the target to ensure you get EASE OF USE The NX7 ships with a battery and is the correct yardage each time. The NX7 “ready to go” out of the box. Simply really does a great job of “targeting” the toggle the mode button to yards or me- flag. On several occasions, I’ve intentionally aimed left or right and still gotters and you’re ready to go! Just aim ten an accurate reading. With a 400 yard range, you’ll be able to measure any target with accuracy.
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Checklist for Creating the Correct “Impact Fix Position”
by Bobby Hall, PGA Professional
My goal for this article is to help you achieve a strong impact fix position by reviewing the components required to be more consistent in your practice and re-produce the results out on the course. Teaching you to train into a positive impact position requires “slow” positioning of the body until your muscles and your mind allow the development of these techniques. Teachers want you to get the “sweet spot” of the club at the correct “low point” behind the ball at impact to produce proper ball flight. Use your cell phone and have a friend photograph your set up. Next photograph your “Impact Fix” position and check the following points off the list. Please remember to rehearse these positions slowly. Feel your balance points. Hit short chips at a slow rate. Take pictures along the way and discover your mistakes and get them aligned correctly. Here is your check list. Work on the individually if necessary. Impact Fix Check List: 1) Both arms are fully extended. The left arm and hands are slightly ahead of the ball at impact. The right arm is extended and pointed at the left foot/toe line. The shaft angle is leaning forward of its original address position. I like my students to achieve the “reverse K position”. 2) your shoulders should be slightly open to your target line. 3) your left leg is straight with about 85 to 90 per cent of your weight favoring a Jordan Speith, PGA Tour Professional transfer to the left heel. Impact Fix Position: Notice body weight to the left heel; releasing weight from the right foot.
4) your hips are between 30 and 45 de- 80% to 90% of body weight should transfer grees open and your right knee points to the left foot and predominately to the heel. There are players that “jump” onto the toes and should be turned towards your target. Your job as a student is to train for the “Impact Fix” position when ball-striking. Make certain that you produce the components of impact as you swing through to your finish. 24 • Tee Time on the Gulf Coast
have their heels up in the air at impact. My approach is to stable the sweet spot of the club and stabilize balance for control and better ball striking. Notice the left hip slide produces weight shift. Shoulders and hips are “Open” to the target line. The Reverse K position is so important to reproduce through the full swing motions.
Hank Minor – Fairhope, AL. Hank’s short term goals are to improve foot work and balance. Hank enjoys thinking his way through issues and is currently improving game management skills. In 2017 Hank’s short term goals are to compete at local events and on the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour. In the 2018 season Hank would like to compete on the Varsity Team at Fairhope High School.
Tiger Woods, Part Time PGA Tour Professional Although we do not see Tiger very much due to injuries, this picture is from the past and taken at the time he was the #1 Player in the world. His Impact Fix position is still widely copied and you can see all of the points from the article that are in alignment. Notice the positive spine angle tilt from head to belt buckle and the right knee moving down the target line.
Alison Lee, LPGA Professional Tour Player The reverse K alignments are solid at Impact Fix. Alison has her hips and shoulders slightly open to the target line. Left Heel is stable on the ground and weight releasing off of the right side moving to the left. Notice the right knee is starting to point to the target. Head is slightly back from the ball line creating positive spine angle tilt. The left arm is slightly ahead of the shaft creating positive shaft lean. Tee Time on the Gulf Coast • 25
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Hello once again all my Golfing Foodies, Chef Danny Here! Well it is Summer Time and by now we have gotten use to Sergio now being a Major Champion and we get ready for the rest of the Major golf Season. You know what else I am getting ready for? Those beautiful plump delicious Summer Garden Tomatoes!! I hope all of you got a chance to plant a variety of these delectable treats and probably by the time you read this it will be time to pluck them off the vine and consume. If not, no worries, you can find them on just about every corner of a county road being sold by someone who will be more than happy to tell you their life story. This versatile beauty can be used in so many ways but one of my favorites that is always a hit when I head over to a friend’s house is a cool refreshing Gazpacho. He said what??? You don’t have to be Michael Corleone to enjoy this. It is basically a hearty cold tomato soup. If you can chop and mix, you can make this dish. As always, nothing is better for a bad day on than course than a good meal. Until next Time….. Buon Appetito!! 1- Hot House cucumber – Seeded but not peeled 1- Red Pepper – Cored and Seeded 4- Very Ripe Plump Tomatoes of your choice – I like Hot House 1- Red Onion 2- Minced Garlic Cloves 2- (12 ounce) Cans of Tomato JUICE!!! - Hey spice it up and substitute with your favorite Bloody Mary mix ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar- Yes, you can use the organic stuff ½ Tablespoon of Kosher or Sea Salt Fresh Cracked Pepper to taste Garnish with Fresh Basil or Parsley *Blow them away and also garnish with some Boiled Peeled Gulf Shrimp Medium Fine Chop in processor the Cucumber, Red Pepper, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Garlic. In Big Bowl add chopped Ingredients then add Tomato Juice, Olive Oil, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper. Mix and then Cover Bowl Tight!! Put in Fridge for at least 8 hours. Serve with Crusty bread. P.S. Put in a Freezer Gallon Ziploc for later!
Danny Spybey is the General Manager and Executive Chef at the Stewart Lodges at Steelwood and the Co-host of Tee Time on the Gulf Coast.
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Local Events Calendar June 19 - PGA AL-NWFL Section Pro Member, Lake Forest, Daphne, AL June 25 - GCGA Tour - Timber Creek GC, Daphne, AL (www.gcgatour.com) July 10 - PGA AL-NWFL Section Pro Member, Rock Creek GC, Fairhope, AL July 23 - GCGA Tour - GlenLakes GC, Foley, AL (www.gcgatour.com) August 14 - PGA AL-NWFL Section Pro Member, TimberCreek GC, Daphne, AL August 28 - PGA AL-NWFL Section Pro Member, Magnolia Grove, Mobile, AL September 11 - PGA AL-NWFL Section Pro Member, Pensacola CC, Pensacola, FL Junior Golf Tours Jimmy Green Junior Golf Tour - www.jimmygreentour.com Director: Jay Stubbs - info@jimmygreentour.com - (251) 604-7024 US Kids Tour - www.uskidsgolf.com Gulf Coast Director: Jimmy Headrick, PGA - pga1916@aol.com - (504) 460-6686 The First Tee of Northwest Florida - www.thefirstteenwflorida.org Executive Director: Marty Stanovich - mstanovich@thefistteenwfl.org - (850) 456-7010 Want to include an upcoming event on our calendar? Send us the details: teetimeonthegulfcoast@gmail.com
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