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table of contents consistency in 04 golf the perfect 06 backswing 2017 PGA 08

tour schedule lost & found 10

golf balls history of 12

the lpga golfing 14 green golf grip tips to 16 improve your

golf game

how to be 18 comfortable &

fashionable on the golf course

kenneth baker 20 east coast realty get the most out 22

of your game tips for 24

female golfers a green tip 28

from gary boomerang 30 putting tips

are you swinging 32

your club too hard? sunisha 34 designs etiquette for 36 rookies because we don’t 38 always hit perfect shots

how memories 40 affect your

golf game

close your eyes 42

to make more putts the right 44

golf training tips for pursuing 46 a professional

golf career

48 golf score cards local business & 49 service directory

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consistency in golf

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onsistency in golf is something all golfers strive for. They try and get their golf swing ingrained into their muscle memory. When this happens, they no longer have to think about the mechanics of the swing ─ they just do it. New golfers have several problems with this. They don’t yet have a good enough swing and they have not been playing golf long enough for muscle memory to help them.

There is a good chance that if they don’t get a good swing quickly, they end up with a bad swing that is hard to correct because the muscles will begin to remember the bad swing.

Professional instruction is the best and quickest way for new golfers to get a good and consistent swing, yet this is the last thing that most beginners do. They get lessons when they realise that the game of golf is a lot more complicated than they thought when they started playing golf.

A consistent swing is important, it means you can change one thing at a time and measure

the difference the change has made, good or bad. Without this consistency, too many things are changing all the time and there is no basis on which to improve.

The need to obtain an easy basic swing that produces a reasonable shot (straight without being too concerned about distance) is paramount.

Golf can be a confusing game at times. Some golfers have a good consistent swing and don’t realise it. When inconsistency creeps in, they blame their swing and try all sorts of modifications to cure whatever fault is current. A lot of the time though, it’s not the mechanics of their swing that is at fault, it’s their balance. Balance can play havoc with a golf swing, it does not take much imbalance to have a dramatic effect on the flight of the ball, and as such, the real fault can go unnoticed for a long time.

Consistency in golf can never be achieved until good balance is achieved, this must be worked on, especially with new golfers, in conjunction with their golf swing if improvements are to be made.

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The perfect backswing

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s we all know there are three basic aspects to the golf swing: backswing, downswing and followthrough.

When summed up in this way, it’s difficult to understand how the golf swing can be so hard to master. The truth is that most people will never “master” their golf swing, but by focusing on these three elements individually and making just a few very simple changes, they can improve on their current swing dramatically.

In this article I am going to focus on the backswing.

The first thing to be aware of here is that to perform a smooth backswing you need to eliminate any tension in your hands and forearms. The best way to do this is to perform a waggle before executing a shot. If you watch the professionals, they nearly all have a distinct waggle before starting their backswing and this is something that you should be looking to implement too. A typical waggle before starting the backswing would be to simply set and un-set the wrists a few times. This is very common and is part of my routine before I hit each golf shot.

When starting the backswing, the main thing to remember is that everything should move away from the ball together. You want to keep the club moving low as you swing back, extending the left arm but slightly flexing the right. By the time your club reaches waist height it should be parallel with your feet. The rest of the backswing is all about having your body positioned correctly to create maximum power. To do this you should keep your feet planted on the ground while keeping a slight flex in your right knee.

It is also important that your shoulders do not rotate more than 90 degrees, and this is actually one of the most commonly made mistakes by amateurs. The reason for this is that when thinking about generating power from their backswing, amateurs often believe that taking their backswing further back will create more resistance, ultimately resulting in a more powerful golf shot. This is not the case and rotating your shoulders past the 90-degree position will give you major problems with your downswing.

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lost & found golf balls

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ever-ending opportunities to make money can be found even in sports. Here is an excellent way of making money with golf! People have done it for a number of years and gone rich with this formula, you can never get wrong with it! Lets take a look at the business proper.

Finding lost golf balls is going to be more than a business than a hobby or a chore! With millions of golfers worldwide dropping a $25 USD donation every round they make along the green, it is enough put a smile on children’s faces and a smirk on businesssavvy adults.

which develop from scavenger hobbies to business models. With many golfers switching from new golf balls to used golf balls to lessen the burden on their wallet and improve their game, the business is getting more lucrative than ever.

Now, what’s the big deal?

Reducing cost has become the number one priority if you are a serious golfer. Many people golf for business purposes and the golf balls they use are always new.

The golf balls are retrieved and can be resold at a discount to golf enthusiasts!

With the sport becoming an indulgence for adults, golf has helped to make degrees seem worthless when you can make a thriving business on the internet just selling used golf balls. It puts a spark of life into children who scurry around golf courses earning their tuition money.

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H I S TORY OF

THE LPGA

he LPGA, or Ladies Professional Tof women Golf Association, is an organization golfers known for its annual

tours and charity work. In the space of six decades, the association has grown from a handful of players who were determined to establish a professional tour for women into one of the United States’ most powerful and respected sports organizations.

ORIGIN

Carner and Betsy King. King won six tournaments in 1989.

TOURNAMENTS & PRIZE MONEY The LPGA has come a long way from holding golf clinics to raise prize money. The first tour visited 14 cities and raised $50,000. Within two years the tour increased to 21 cities and the prize money to $200,000, with Judy Rankin becoming the first LPGA golfer to win $100,000 in a season in 1976. 1980 saw a total of $5 mllion awarded.

This jumped to $14 million in 1989, more than $25 million in 1996, and by 2010, the tour covered 29 countries with total prize money in excess of $41 million.

Thirteen women joined together to form the LPGA in 1950. Initially, they traveled from city to city in their family cars with their golf clubs, waving colored paddles out the windows to communicate between cars when one needed to stop for gas or food. The players raised their own prize money by giving golf clinics before the tournaments and set up their own courses. By the 1960s, they graduated to traveling in campers and trailers. They received their first television coverage in 1963. In 1975, the LPGA moved from being player- CHARITABLE WORK run to hiring its own commissioner.

The LPGA is the only professional sport association solely dedicated to fundraising for charity, raising more NOTABLE PLAYERS One of the founders of the LPGA, than $78 million between 1981 and Babe Zaharias, won 32 tournaments 1995. The LPGA Girls Golf Club and its and 10 professional events. Both Urban Youth Golf Program launched the Associated Press and “Sports in 1989. The LPGA Foundation, formed Illustrated” named her the top in 1991, contributes to the USGA woman athlete of the 20th century Girls Golf program, scholarship and in 1999. Nancy Lopez set a record financial assistance programs, and in 1978, winning five tournaments in maintains a catastrophic illness fund a row and nine for the year. Other for its members. In 1992, the association accomplished players include joined with the Susan G. Komen Breast Patty Sheehan, winner of 35 LPGA Cancer Foundation as its official tournaments, Beth Daniel, JoAnne national charity.

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go l f ing gr e e n

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olf has always, to me, been a game that is one with nature. Sure, it may be manicured and massaged into perfection, but it is one of the few games that really gets you among the trees and out in the sun. It’s nice to see how the world changes from an early tee-time through into late afternoon. I love seeing the birds flying just below the clouds as I wait for my partners and friends to tee off.

And it is the sun that could provide the biggest boon of all to private courses. As resource technology moves more and more towards the renewable, prices are falling for something we’ve all considered using to save money. Solar power.

Photovoltaic cells are becoming cheaper and cheaper, allowing for golf clubs to power their carts with the sun. While start up would still be a bit on the expensive side, the reduction in power usage could, overall, decrease the cost of running the course.

Peel and stick panels are currently in the affordable realm and installation is as easy as sticking them on and plugging them in. Once that’s done, you’re off to the races.

As a cart goes through a day of golf, it sits in the sun for much of it. The course itself would be providing the charge for the cart and it wouldn’t need to be pulled from main lines any longer. And let’s not forget the 30% tax credit for each unit purchased. The savings are almost instant. Golf courses would be saving green and being green at the same time.

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Golf Grip Tips To Improve Your Golf Game

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t comes as no big surprise that practicing the swing of your golf club is important to your success on the fairway. But how often do you work on your grip? Probably not nearly as often as you should. And no, I don’t mean the actual rubber grip on your club. I mean how you hold your hands!

Holding the club the wrong way can really cause all sorts of issues.

The ball may not fly nearly as far, the club may feel awkward or even uncomfortable in your hands.

I’ve even seen golf clubs go flying out of the user’s hand. All because the way they were holding the club was just entirely incorrect.

Second, keep your off-hand relaxed with the palm facing you. Lay the grip of the club across the inside of your fingers, right between the second and third knuckle. If you’ve done this correctly, the butt of the club should extend just past the third knuckle of your pinkie.

The third step has you curl your middle, ring and pinkie fingers around the shaft of the club. Your thumb will also curl inward and end up resting with the meaty part of your thumb pressed onto the grip. At this point, you should be able to feel the entirety of the club’s grip with those four fingers. If you’ve got it totally correct you shouldn’t feel your thumb or forefinger touching.

If I haven’t done something in a while, I like to pretend like I’ve never done it. If I haven’t practiced my golf grip in a while, I do the exact same thing. I forget everything my mind and hands tell me to do. It’s just better to mentally start with a blank slate sometimes.

For the final step, take your dominant hand and place it comfortably on the club. Imagine a clock face. The head of the club would be pointing directly at the 12 o’clock position and your dominant thumb pointing towards the 11 o’clock position. Then simply lay it flat on the club. If it feels more natural and comfortable to you, you can also To start, place your dominant hand interlock your pinkie and forefingers. on the club right where the grip and the shaft meet. Using your Once the basic grip is mastered you dominant hand, lift the club up to can try many other types of grips, such about a 45 degree angle. This isn’t as the Baseball Grip, Vardon Grip or how you’ll ultimately grip the club Interlocking Grip. Next time you’re at with your dominant hand, but it is the driving range, give these tips a shot part of the process. and see how it helps.

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how to be comfortable & fashionable on the golf course

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o one expects to go out on the golf course and be perfect every time.

Perfection can never really be attained, even by the greatest players of our day.

At least not in the play itself. No one really says that it’s important to be totally fashionable on the golf course. Comfort really should be first and foremost considering that we’re playing in the sun and in the heat.

Despite that, you can still look good. Spending the extra money on a moisturewicking polo shirt and comfortable, light weight pants that still have some semblance of style is priceless, especially when playing at a club with a strict dress code. Comfort should still be a priority.

just as well while playing golf as they do in an air conditioned conference room. The thin, cool material absorbs and disperses sweat. When people think of moisture wicking clothing, they tend to think of the skin tight undergarments that football players wear in the locker room. Yes, the material is quite similar, but clearly not skin tight.

It looks exactly like what you would buy specifically to dress business casual.

Even pants have become more comfortable and made to pull away heat and moisture to keep you dry and comfortable.

It’s also not uncommon to see UV protection as well as adding the convenience of tee holders.

Like the moisture wicking shirts, the material tends to be light, but durable. Something that can be absolutely vital to ones comfort when playing in the hot sun.

Many major sports brands, such as Nike and Adidas, Who says looking good and make comfortable and being fashionable have to be subtle clothing that can work mutually exclusive?

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kenneth baker - East Coast realty

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“We relocated from New York and looking for a home in a golf course community. We searched online for homes and requested more information on a few homes. We received a call from Ken with 30 minutes of that request. Ken provided us with homes for sale, community information, restaurants, and schooling for our kids.

I’d like to add that our search took over a year and Ken was there the whole time. He always took our calls, showed us homes when we came into town, and showed us around. We never once felt pressured to make a hasty decision and when we were ready Ken sold us a home in The Plantations. The transaction went off without a hitch.

He even assisted in the sale of our home in New York getting answers for us and arranging the closing of that home to coincide with our closing in Florida.

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17 Years of Residential Real Estate Experience Ken Baker, Real Estate Broker • East Coast Realty 904-525-1245 • kenbaker.jax@gmail.com 14733 Bulow Creek • Jacksonville, Florida, 32258

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get the most out of your game

re you an aspiring golfer A who doesn’t know where to start, or an intermediate golfer looking to improve your game?

This article is written for golfers of all skill levels who want to know what techniques they can try to improve their shots and lower their scores. Read on to find out how.

In order to be good at golf, one of the basic things that you need to take care of is your grip. It is good to know how the ball will act in response to your grip. The tighter you hold the golf club, the more likely it is that the ball will go to the right. The looser the grip, the more likely that the ball will go to the left.

Add power to your swing by using your body, not your arms. Lean in to power your shot. Turn with the ball on the downswing. This lets you use the power of all of the muscles in your body to get a better shot, instead of being limited to just your arm muscles.

Another helpful tip is to be sure that you are a positive role model on the course when it comes to sportsmanship. This will say a lot about your character and help to build up the relationship with whoever you are playing with. Never let competitiveness get in the way of friendship.

A helpful tip when it comes to golf is to make sure that you follow through with each shot that requires a full hit. This is helpful because you want to make the most out of your swing and stopping short may cause you to not hit the ball as far as intended.

If you want to get rid of a hook the first thing you should do is check your grip. If your grip is too strong, your right hand is rotated too far over your left hand, you should practice moving your hand to a more neutral position. This will open your club face at contact and should prevent the hook.

Additionally, always be sure to try to find the reason why things go wrong if you have a bad day or bad shot. It is common to blame outside factors for your shortcomings, but you will not become a better golfer unless you can narrow down how to improve.

We hope you enjoyed this article about improving your golfing game.

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Apply these tips in your practice, play to see your scores drop and come out ahead of your opponents.

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t ips f o r f e m a l e g o l f e r s

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t’s no secret that quality golf gear can be a bit on the pricey side. But if you’re really committed to learning how to play your best game, then properly fitting golf wholesale equipment is essential.

Do you have to spend a fortune on all of the latest, most high tech, brand name clubs and gear? Of course not. But taking the time to see the club fitter at your local course or golf shop and getting the measurements for clubs that fit you best will go a long way towards improving your game from day one. Make the initial investment, and every other golf tip you follow will work out better for it.

Unless you’re giving yourself enough room to follow through, your swing won’t be nearly as effective. The secret to a proper stance lies in the width of your feet. You should be setting yourself up wide, with most of your weight on the right side of your body.

Tilt your shoulders to the right, as well. As a point of reference, your head should be aligned slightly to the right of the top of the zipper on your pants. Once you’re in position, make sure you’re holding your driver far enough from your body to allow for a powerful swing.

One of the biggest mistakes made by amateur women golfers is to attempt to scoop the ball into the air with the head of the club. In reality, this will cause your swing to slow down after impact. The definition of proper tempo is a buildup of speed.

Harnessing that acceleration and learning to control your speed and power is the best way to drive your swing through the impact on the ball, bringing you to a full finish.

Like anything else, perfecting your golf game takes effort, commitment, and most of all time. The bottom line is this: if you don’t get out and play, you’ll never get any better. Putting in at least two rounds a month (even if it’s just 9 holes) will go a long way towards getting you where you want to be.

Consider joining a women’s league!

Being around other enthusiastic beginners might be just the impetus you need to get out and put in the time on your game. Keep in mind that you’re still learning, so don’t stress your score too much to begin with. Instead, focus on developing your game and style, and experiment with different shots and clubs.

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boomerang putting tips

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ost people have heard the word boomerang, and wonder what it could mean in terms of your olf game.

THE BOOMERANG PUTTING TECHNIQUE or BOOMTECH means learning how to roll a ball with perfect line and distance control. One can easily learn the technique within a month depending on the quality of the person’s golf education and how much he or she wants to learn.

Putting Surfaces Prestwick Training Mat: The perfect surface on which to learn the Boomerang Technique, Prestwick is like putting on treacle. It’s also ideal if you ever have slow or winter greens to contend with.

SIZE OF THE PRESTWICK TRAINING MAT It is perfect for regular play, at a size of 5’6’’. For fast play it is 8’6’’. For medium-fast play it is 7’6’’. For medium play it is 6’6’’.

For medium-slow it is 5’6’’. For slow play it is only 4’6’’.

SIZE OF THE CARNOUSTIE TOURNAMENT MAT Carnoustie Tournament Mat: Take it anywhere or leave it set up. Carnoustie is like putting on quicksilver. It’s ideal to get your new skills ready for tournament play.

For Champions Play it is 11’5’’. For fast it is 10’6’’. For medium-fast it is 9’6’’. For medium it is 8’6’’. For medium-slow it is 7’6’’. For slow play it is 6’6’’.

Tips for Training Speed If the player wants to learn in a short time period then he or she should start on the very slow surface because the slower the surface, the longer the stroke.

How to Test Your Surface with the Putting Pro If you want to test your Putting Pro, then you need a perfectly

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flat surface. If you do not have that, you can make your own.

To compensate for any break around the target, gently twist the Putting Pro’s wire leg, then put it back and test it using the rolling level feature. Place your Putting Pro down and position it on the curlier end of your putting mat. Next, hold the marble gently on the edge of the target, at 4 o’clock. Then let it roll until it comes to a stop. If it stops at precisely 6 o’clock, you know your Putting Pro is on a flat surface. If the ball comes to rest in any other position, give the legs another little tweak, then test again.

When your Putting Pro is set up correctly (level around the target), any putt that curves off line at the end is attributable to the stroke itself and nothing else. That’s why doing the work to get set up correctly before you start ensures the highest quality feedback, and the fastest possible improvement.When satisfied that your Putting Pro is set up level, it’s time to test the full length of your putt.

To do this, carefully release your marble from its resting position, allowing it to roll down the ramp under its own steam. Note where your marble rolls. If it reaches the end of the mat without falling off either side, the entire putt is level enough to use. However if it falls off before reaching the end of your mat, then your putt has a break.Avoid setting up your Putting Pro at the end of a breaking putt, but if you have no choice use business cards placed at strategic intervals under the low edge of your mat to even it up.

I’ve done it, occasionally, when there was nowhere suitable, and I needed to give a demo.

Well that’s it! Your Putting Pro and Carnoustie Mat, are now set up to provide many years of high quality, battery-free feedback, fun and frustration. So what are you waiting for? Hook in and belt out a few thousand putts before dinner you know you want to, and you won’t believe the results if you do.

In a spirit level an air bubble floats at the top middle when the device is perfectly horizontal. Bubbles float, but marbles roll. The Putting Pro uses a marble (better than a golf ball) in a kind of rolling level, but it does the same job as a spirit level identifying a perfectly flat area for practice.

When the Putting Pro is perfectly level, your marble will rest at precisely 6 o’clock in the target and you will have an excellent place to practice. the back nine of JACKSONVILLE ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 31

are you swinging your club too hard?

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he possibility of swinging excessively hard is enough to make even the best golfer stop in their tracks. Most golf enthusiastic are aware that swinging too hard is one of the 3 Golf Commandments never to break.

So whenever you may hit an awful drive - the first thing out of the mouth of anyone nearby is: ‘You looked like you were trying to execute that ball!’ And your answer is no doubt: ‘Better believe it, I tried to hit that one a mile.’

Yet, have you ever thought seriously that the fear of swinging too hard could

really prompt more lost golf balls than actually doing it?

What does that mean?

As most golfers are so stressed over swinging excessively hard and hitting an awful golf shot - the best players on the planet are swinging near 30 mph (48 kph) faster than you.

Yet, no one is letting them know that they’re swinging excessively hard - and by the looks of things - they’re hitting some really average golf shots that are interpreting into some really great scores.

Would you concur?

From the research that I’ve seen, the normal male is swinging his driver at 85 mph (137 kph) and the normal

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female is swinging her driver at 75 mph (121 kph). Yet, Ernie Els, who’s regularly begrudged for how smooth he can swing - swings his Driver at 118 mph (190 kph). While Tiger swings his driver upwards of 125 mph (201 kph).

Yet, the apprehension of you swinging excessively hard, despite the fact that you’re swinging around 40 mph slower than the pros - is no doubt making you hit more awful shots than when you do really swing excessively hard. Significance - as a result of this issue, you’re undoubtedly decelerating with your Driver, which could prompt such unpleasant impacts, for example, cutting and loss of separation. Have you ever accomplished both of those?

Whenever you’re remaining by the first tee holding up for your tee time - watch the gathering that is teeing off. I expect you’ll see most Golfers decelerating their golf swing to the point that they really have the vast majority of their weight on their back foot at contact with the golf ball. Have you ever wound up with your weight on your back foot?

Implying that in light of the fact that you’re making a decent attempt not to swing excessively hard, that you are utilizing your body to ease off your swing by inclining over on your back foot. Again, have you ever gotten yourself on your back foot after a Drive? Deceleration!

Trust me; on and around the greens aren’t the main spots you’re decelerating. You’re additionally in all likelihood doing likewise with your Driver. However, deceleration is frequently not reprimanded for the awful tee shot - its regularly mis-diagnosed by the ‘swing specialists’ that you may be playing with as “getting your head, swinging excessively hard, swinging outrageous, twisting your left elbow, not turning your shoulders, etc.”

Yes, having the capacity to swing smooth can help you to hit a superior golf shot. However, attempting to swing moderate will really make you hit an awful golf shot. the back nine of JACKSONVILLE ♦ backninepublishing.com ♦ 33

s unisha design s

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unisha Designs is the only boutique of its kind. Offering ready-to-purchase accessories for men, women and kids as well as a custom design studio, this is a truly unique one stop shop. Since 2004, it has established itself as one of the greenest small businesses - over 80% of its products are made from upcycled materials. Customers love bringing their own textiles, garments and heirlooms and seeing them transformed into fashionable accessories that can be used or gifted.

College t-shirts become tote bags, wedding gowns become bridal gift bags, jerseys become backpacks...the options are endless.

What began as a wine and gift bag company is now coveted as Jacksonville’s most fashionable made-to-order company. And while Sunisha Designs’ owner, Manisha Joshi, enjoys giving one-on-one personalized service, no job is too small for this company. In 2015, they designed and produced 300 swag bags for the Duval County Medical Society, and yes, each bag was made right here on the First Coast. More recently, they wowed recipients with 150 #ilovejax bags for the Jax Chamber’s annual Leadership Trip. “Being able to scale up while still using local resources is very important to us. Customers love how we are truly local nothing is outsourced.”

Over 12 years in the fashion retail business has also allowed the company to expand into fashion show production. “We saw what terrific exposure we received at shows and wanted to offer the same to designers and small businesses that needed the same platform of marketing and sales”, says Manisha. “Our fashion shows are very different in that we emcee the entire show so that each model becomes an interactive piece of the designer’s brand. Being able to describe the look, the style, the designer and their company allows the audience to learn more than they ever would simply reading a tabletop program.”

Giving back is also important to Sunisha Designs and partnering with charities is a perfect example. “From Dreams Come True to Habitat for Humanity, we created a custom line of bags in which a portion of sales goes right back to the cause - it’s part of our social good.”

What’s next for this ever-creative company? With the launch of their luxury leather collection this year, the sky’s the limit.

Sunisha Designs is located just west of the Intercoastal off of Beach Blvd. and Kernan. Boutique and studio is by appointment only. Coffee, tea and something sweet are always on the house and a typical visit can last two hours – it’s that much fun!

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etiquette for rookies

ou have to be polite to play golf?

Y Well... sort of. After all, golf is a gentlemen’s game. Of course, you are not expected to follow every single unwritten rule of the game, but here a few you should pinpoint on…

Number One If you hit an errant shot (and trust me, you will) please yell “FORE” to warn nearby players. The last thing you need is a potential lawsuit on your hands because you didn’t open your mouth.

Number Two If you are playing ahead of a clearly more experienced and skilled group, please let them play through. You will save them a lot of frustration and yourself a lot of embarrassment if you happen to have a rough day.

The rangers on the golf course also appreciate if you keep up with the “pace of play” as they call it and this is easily accomplished by letting the big hitters be on their way.

Number Three This is an important one to follow and the rest of your friends will appreciate if you abide by it.

NEVER, under any circumstance, walk through the line of your buddy’s putt on the green. They’re worried enough about accounting for the break, speed, and slope of the green. The last thing they need is to figure out how to hit over your big fat shoe mark in the middle of their line. These are just a few simple tips

to follow when on the course but their importance is unmatched.

Earlier this month, I wrote an article explaining how out of the loop some new golfers are with the etiquette of the game and just how detrimental that is. No one can really fault you for having a poor day at the course if you are truly giving forth your best effort and just not getting results.

However, if you are being arrogant or violating the unwritten rules of golf over and over, you may get a well-justified earful after the round has concluded.

And rightfully so.

Another huge and crucial mistake most amateurs make is neglecting the mental aspects of the game. I’m not arguing against the fact that technique and fundamentals go a long way, rather pointing out that your performance can be heavily influenced by your attitude. If you are someone who has a quick temper, you need to address that immediately and leave the pouting at home. Getting down on yourself NEVER helps in the sport of golf. You will begin to cloud your head with negative thoughts to the point where you can hardly make contact with the ball anymore. Keeping a positive attitude before, during, and after the round is half the battle and you will notice results immediately. Golf is a game that takes quite some time to finally “master” so a good attitude will only speed up this process. As with any sport, one mistake can often snowball into many more if complemented by a negative attitude.

Keep that in mind next time you pick up (or want to throw) a golf club.

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because we don’t always hit perfect shots

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ust when you think you have hit a great tee shot way up in the air, clear of the water and bunker ahead, you can’t imagine what could possibly go wrong! And then all of a sudden (thud) it lands in the rough. Sometimes this lie may not be bad at all; the grass is at times the perfect cut and acts as a tee for your next shot. Of course we can never get that lucky in this sport so it’s now time to learn how cope with this obstacle.

First, assess just how deep the grass is. Try to judge how much grass you are going to catch on the downswing at impact.

If you think your swing speed will be drastically reduced then you may need to club up. For example, if you are 150 out in the deep rough, a 6 Iron may play better than a 7.

Once you have the right club, it’s time to move onto the setup.

The setup. If you are using a 5 Iron Wedge, place the ball in the middle of your stance to ensure you make downward contact on the ball. This type of contact will allow you to get the ball nice and high in the air, which is vital to lifting the ball out of the rough.

However if you do have a 3 Iron or wood in hand, place the ball about an inch more forward in your stance. These clubs are designed to “launch” the ball by making contact on the upswing.

Utilize these keys next time you find yourself off the fairway and there is no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy better approach shots. Of course repetition will make the difference in the end so do not expect to master this skill right away! Happy golfing!

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how memories affect y o u r g o l f ga me

en Hogan often said that when he played his best golf, he would B address the ball and as if the shot had already happened. Jack Nicklaus was absolutely convinced that he had never missed a putt from inside three feet on the back nine of a major championship. Tiger Woods in his own book said, “The secret to the mental game is the ability to instantly recall past success and then let go of failure.”

And the common thread running through these comments from three of the game’s all-time greatest champions? The power of memory to cement thoughts and feelings associated with ultimate performance.

My guess is that if you think back to the last round of discount burner 2 Irons you played, you will very quickly relate to the power your mind has over your performance. When you stand over a putt and you just know that you are going to make it, or (and rather more frequently) when you look at a certain shot and all you can see is the out of bounds running down the right side of the fairway... and guess where you hit it?

Welcome then, to the wonderful world of your MEMORY and the way it influences your performance. We underestimate the power and the effect our memories have on our golf at our peril. In fact, I would go as far as to say that the way that you utilize

your memory will be one of the critical keys to your future as a golfer. In my own experience, with some of the players I have worked with over the last few years it has become very clear to me that the way golfers use their memory is very different. The greats like Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have worked it out. Recently, the field of neuroscience has begun to question how memory works and one of the most exciting developments has been the suggestion that we can actually take an active role in programming the way our memory functions in terms of our golfing experiences.

Just how important a discovery could that be? What the scientists are telling us is that if we re-visit a certain memory of a past event, while we obviously cannot change the past event what we can do is change our interpretation of it. So if you lost a golf tournament, you will always have lost the tournament, but what you can change is your interpretation of the meaning of that defeat. And that is significant.

If the meaning of that defeat is stored as the worst thing that has ever happened, then chances are that your unconscious mind will go to work and protect you from that experience ever happening again. So, the selfsabotage kicks in and finds ways of getting you to AVOID that situation.

Poor performance is a great way of avoiding winning!

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close your eyes to make more putts

ears ago, I played in the Y Heather Farr Charity for the Blind tournament in Sun City, Ariz. I played with an English gentleman who had been blind since birth.

It was quite fascinating to watch him play, especially when he was preparing to hit a shot. His wife would walk him to the ball and help him set his club to the ball. He would then slide his hand down the shaft of the TaylorMade R1 Driver to feel the distance from the ball. It was an amazing thing to watch, and really opened my eyes to all the tools we golfers have to improve our feel. There are many senses we often take for granted.

While the Englishman did this routine for all his shots, he did something a little different with his putting that I think is something we all can learn from. I noticed that instead of walking him directly to the golf ball, the Englishman’s wife would take him to the hole and let him walk backward toward the direction of his ball for about five or six steps, then proceed to set up to the ball. After about four holes, I asked him why he would walk backward from the hole and what this did for his putting.

He explained to me that it allowed him to feel the way the green was

sloped close to the hole and he could only feel it when he walked backward as it would move his body as he walked. It was amazing how close he came to the hole with his putts. He shot a 92 with TaylorMade RocketBladez Irons that had much to do with his ability to putt!

I have not only used this method to “see” which way the ball will break to the hole for my own game, but have passed it along to many of my students. The reason why the golfer only needs to walk back about five or six steps from the hole is that the ball is slowing down at this point and will be most affected by the slope of the green then.

The next time out on the putting green, try this little exercise.

Stand facing the hole, then walk backward, allowing your body to follow the slope of the green.

If you feel yourself going downhill to the right, you’ll know that you’ll be putting uphill from left to right because you’re putting in the opposite direction that you’re walking. If you have a tough time seeing or feeling any slope, you can try closing your eyes. You’ll begin to notice the subtle breaks and make more putts every time.

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the right golf training

golf training is not a Ttheaking big issue until and unless players get the right kind of trainers and these days the internet has come up with many options where the players can learn the various smart tricks and skills on the game.

Every skill in the world needs to be polished, and the game of golf is no exception when it comes to practicing the game.

Although there are several kinds golf training kits available in the market and online (where you can select according to your choices), it is very important that you know that these kits are not so useful when it comes to practicing. You can make sure that these kits are more commercial rather than being useful and you need to make sure that you are having the right kind of kit with you. The best guides will suggest you to look at the features of the golf training kits, where they also suggest you to practice with the chipping golf club as it is one of the essential parts of the game.

There are many people who think that golf training is really costly and they do not want to go through such an expensive route, but on the contrary these

kinds of training are very easy and cost-effective too.

There are many golfers who believe that a professional or an experienced golfer can train well, and they use the best putter for side saddle putting when it comes to making the best shot according to the need of the game. There are many other places from which the golfer can learn skills and the tricks of the game and be a professional by his or her own effort. The initiative must be taken with grace and confidence. These days the golfers are following various kinds of books, online sites and online tutorials when it comes to polishing their gaming skills and removing all the blunders from their games. They must learn the techniques and skills carefully to make sure that they do not repeat errors again and practice with more effort, for the players can be more confident if they see the uploaded videos in the training sites. They can also learn the right striking ways as well as seeing their mistakes, which they make ignorantly during the game and fail to impress their trainers.

There are many notable things which the players should learn, most of all the swings and strokes for the game.

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t ips f o r p u r s u in g a professional golf Career

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olf has recently become a much more popular game to the world of sports. In recent years, the game of golf has also seen an increase as a career choice as golf programs and golf schools around the country make it that much easier to enter into the field. Below you will find some tips on how to pursue your professional golf career.

Have Prior Knowledge of The Game You need to be familiar with the game of golf when you’re making the decision to have a golf career. This entails having a huge commitment to this sport and knowing everything there is to know about the rules, golf etiquette, how to play, etc.

Before you do this, you should be positive that this is what you want to do. Can you imagine yourself playing golf for a living? Do you find yourself spending countless hours on the driving range, practice green or course? If you do, then this if a perfect start for you. But if some of your worst moments happened on a golf

course, or you think you might like a career in something besides golf, you might want to just keep this game as a hobby for the weekend with the guys.

Have a Backup Plan You always want to have a backup plan. It’s not impossible to succeed as a professional golfer, but it can be difficult. If it doesn’t work out for you, it doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t pursue a golfing career in some way. There are many options, such as golf instruction, golf facility management, golf business management and golf equipment sales. These are all jobs that you can benefit off of for experience and education, and will also hopefully interest you almost as much as playing the game itself.

Get an Education from a Good School No different from any other professional career, a good education is a must and very important in the golf industry. Golf schooling really opens up a lot of

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doors to opportunities that others who are seeking a professional golf career might not get. Having a golf degree on your resume also tells employers that you know that game and the business nature of the game, making you a more attractive pick over someone who would require more training in the field. The fact that you pursued an education in the business shows that you have already gained a lasting interest to the sport, whereas someone without that kind of background could decide in a month or two that golf just isn’t the thing for him or her. This is one of the best ways to let employers know and prove to them that you want the job.

Gain as Much Practical Experience as Possible Yes, a degree does say a lot about you to an employer, but so does your work history. The more work experience you get in the industry before you graduate, the better chance you have of finding a good job right out of school. A lot of different options are available to those who are pursuing a professional golfing career. Most golf schools have a lot of thriving internship programs that allow students to gain valuable work and experience, while receiving an education at the same time.

Your school, a lot of the time, may also be able to provide you with a long-term part time or fulltime job while you are a student.

Remember!

The whole point of pursuing a professional golf career is to be employed doing something you absolutely love. If you become to stressed out all the time or have a sense of urgency to make your education and career into more of a job, you could permanently destroy any enjoyment you’ve ever had for the game. Try to remember to always stay optimistic and make an effort to keep both work and school fun no matter what trials may face you ahead. And always remember whatever happens: don’t forget that you are in this spot because you followed what you wanted to be.

This Article was provided by (JPGA) Junior Players Golf Academy, a boutique golf school at Hilton Head Island, SC where junior golfers train like champions for success in collegiate golf.

(JPGA) Junior Players Golf Academy has full-time programs, golf camps, post graduate programs and college counseling for helping juniors succeed in their pursuit of golf excellence.

Visit JPGA at www.jrpga.com for more helpful articles for junior golfers.

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For the simplest way to keep score, just count the number of strokes you’ve taken on the hole just completed, and write that number down in the box corresponding to that hole on the scorecard. At the end of each nine holes, tally up the strokes for your front nine and back nine totals, respectively, then add up those two numbers for your 18-hole score.

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