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JUNE 2020

WINNERS CIRCLE ATCHISON RESULTS

MORE PETER MILLAR NEW MERCHANDISE IS IN

ASHLAND CUP ACTION BEGINS THIS WEEKEND

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ATCHISON WINNERS CIRCLE 2020 Champion: Mary Burkley Pike 63 First Flight Winner: Melanie Coldiron 65 First Flight R/U: Penny Allen 66 Second Flight Winner: Shannon Peck 65 Second Flight R/U: Penny McCarthy 69 Third Flight Winner: Linda Ball 67 Third Flight R/U: Susan Williamson 68

2020

ASHLAND CUP June 20th-21st

Two Man Championship $45/MAN

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Gear up!

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fathers day, the Pro Shop has you covered. All new polos from Peter Millar have just arrived. Unique styles, dazzling comfort, and vivid colors all make these polos stand out from the rest, and that is just a few of the features. The properties of this fabric offer four-way stretch, moisture-wicking, quick-dry, odor control, easy-care and UPF 50+ sun protection. Don't have your size or style? No worries, The Professional Staff will gladly assist you in finding the right fit. We can special order anything you may desire. Also, complementary gift wrapping is available for that someone special.

Turf Tidbits

Quick Fix No video this week, but a picture does the justice. You may notice all these range balls on Hole #10 and wondering why they are there. No we didn't hit them onto the green, we simply placed them in all the unrepaired ball marks. Take a look at that picture again, you could count if you want, but a quick glance will do. There are way too many unrepaired marks on the green. A ball mark left unrepaired, is an unfixable blemish that will remain visible for weeks. Even worse, these ball marks aren’t found just on the periphery of the green. They often occur near the flagstick, where they can potentially affect the putting of every golfer playing that hole. So the next time you are playing, please fix you ball mark along with one other mark so we can keep all greens healthy for the remainder of the season.

Is it time for new Wedges?

Take a close look at your grooves

There is no better feeling than hitting a nice crisp wedge shot and getting that drop-and-stop control in your arsenal.

However, if you find yourself hitting crisp shots and not getting the spin you want, it may be time to look at your wedge, specifically your grooves. Every wedge has a lifespan and eventually you will need to replace your current wedge. Here are a few tips to take into consideration to see if you need new wedges. First, studies have shown that wedges last around 65-75 rounds before there is a drop in performance. For the average recreational golfer who plays regularly, that comes out to about every 18 to 24 months.

Heres another interesting fact, the area in which you practice in plays a big part in the health of your wedge. If you are a frequent practicer, it is vital to keep your range balls clean. Having a towel near by to assist you in cleaning off the face to make sure water, sand, and grass does not get caught in-beteen the grooves. This will dramatically improve life span of your wedge. One final tip. If you havent heard of the fingernail test, take notes.

Simply pick up one of your current wedges and run you nail down the face of your wedge. If your Nail gets caught up in each groove, you wedge and grooves are just fine. If your nail slides over the groove onto the next one, it is time for a upgrade.