GOLF TIP

by Hélène Delisle, Head of Instruction, Fairwinds Golf Club

WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH GREEN TO WORK WITH AND A SHORTER DISTANCE TO THE HOLE, choose a lob wedge (58o or 60o) for a higher ball flight to make the ball stop quicker and choose a sand wedge (54o-56o) when you have more green to work with and longer distance to get to the hole.

• Open the club face and your stance. Use a wide stance.

• Keep your hands close to your legs Use a light grip pressure (3 on a scale of 10).

• Line up the ball forward in your stance (inside left heel for a right handed golfer).

• Dig your feet in the sand.

• Make a full swing but lower your smash factor

• Swing upright vertical) with lots of wrist hinge

• Let the club head thump the ground at impact

Golfing is enjoyed as a year-round activity at Fairwinds