Thursday, June 6, 2013

Golfing Highlights 6-7-13

Help For Golfers Pain

  You can get all kinds of answers when you talk about a pain in the neck but who ever would have thought that shoulder, elbow and wrist pains that many golfers complain about can be helped with magnetic therapy.
  While visiting the Northeast Golf Show in Somerset, NJ this past January we had the opportunity to talk in great length with Jeff Becker,Sr. from Rochester, NY.
  Jeff told us about the horrific motorcycle accident he had experienced and after the initial recovery period he sought many types of pain relief with little or no success.
  Becker in doing continual research came upon magnetic therapy and started trying several of the products. 
  The results were that he got the pain relief he needed and formed his own company called Magnetic Connections and began making and selling magnetic jewelry for pain relief. Jeff has become a popular event at golf shows throughout the Northeast.
  We sat down and talked to Jeff and explained about the pain in my right shoulder that was having an effect on my golf swing.
  In a firm and honest explanation Becker explained that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibits him from claiming therapeutic abilities from his products.
  "However, you do need the FDA to tell you what over 120 million American citizens....including many doctors.....can tell you about wearing magnetic instruments for therapeutic purposes," Becker explains in a written "fine print" section of his web page.
  A disclaimer Jeff publishes says,"magnetic therapy is considered by many experts to be a safe, non-invasive form of pain therapy though no medical claims can be made concerning its benefits."
  Magnetic therapy is being considered today as an ancient tool for modern times and the wearing of magnetic jewelry has proven to be effective in relieving pain from arthritis, tendinitis, headaches, muscle strains, carpel tunnel syndrome as well as in speeding the healing of wounds and injuries.
  The use of magnets as pain therapy goes back to ancient China.
  The magnetic bracelet is popular and while spending a day of golf at your local  course you will find many people wearing these bracelets.....the king himself, Arnold Palmer, wears a magnetic bracelet. 
  Jeff is a living example of what magnetic therapy has done for him and this golf columnist has seen a remarkable decrease in my shoulder pain adding more flexibility to my golf swing and hopefully as we progress with this magnetic therapy an improvement in my golf scores.
  I've been very careful to wear my magnetic bracelets 24 hours a day and take them off when showering or going in the water.....also don't  wear them  on the same wrist your watch is on as the magnets are so strong that there have been reports of watch batteries draining or watches being affected in three day or less.
  My experience with Jeff Becker Sr. has been outstanding....he is truely a friend to golfers with pain. 
  When golfing friends ask me about my magnetic bracelets I always refer them to Jeff and advise them to check out his web page at   www.magneticconnections.net or call Jeff at 585-426-2777 or email at jbecker427@aol.com 

Ed's Outlook

  The last two weeks we described the first six holes of the Honor's Haven Fallsview Golf Course under the management of Director of Golf David Worden.
  This nine-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. from the blue tees measures 6,864 yards. The Met Golfer Magazine has recognized this course as one of the "Metropolitan area's hidden gems."
  Definitely there is not a weak hole to be found on this course and some consider holes seven through nine the toughest three finishers in the area.
  Hole No. 7 is a par 3 and measures 211 yards. A pin placement right tempts the player to be aggressive when it is cut over the front right bunker, but, a safer play to the fat part of this bowl shaped green may set up a comfortable par. This is the most deceptive green on the course and requires a highly trained eye to accurately read the subtle breaks.
  Hole No. 8 is a par 4 totaling 417 yards. Definitely the most difficult hole on the course. Defended by no bunkers or hazards, this hole demands all the shot making skills a golfer possesses. The tee shot must be played to the left side of the fairway. Any ball to the right will leave the golfer with an approach blocked by the pine trees that frame this slightly uphill par four.   
  Hole No. 9 is a par 4 totaling 478 yards. This is a demanding finishing hole. This dogleg left presents the most difficult tee shot on the course. Trouble right...a large fairway bunker and trouble left...thick trees. When taking the tee  shot around the dogleg golfers are faced with an approach that is rarely from a flat lie and is played to an elevated green. 
  You'll enjoy a round here, call Dave at 845-210-3106 for tee times.
 
  Ed Townsend is a PR consultant to the sport of golf. Ed writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league and tournament information, shoot a hole in one or even shoot your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177, email at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com or fax at 845-205-4474. View this column and all of Ed's pictures at http://bght.blogspot.com  We are also on Facebook.

The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges

  Play Golf To Stay Young
  The tip: In today's day in age, with modern medicine and advances in science, people are living longer and healthier lives. So many senior citizens are exercising and eating right to maintain an active life. Research shows that playing golf can add years to your life and keep the mind sharp.
  I believe there is no other way to enjoy nature then being out on the course. Seeing the animals, hearing the birds chirp, certainly gives a sense of appreciation of life.
  Most golf courses afford gorgeous views, vibrant color and good old fashioned fresh air. There is no better way to spend a few hours with a group of friends while walking,talking and laughing you way around the course.
  Everyone knows what a mental game golf is. One of the best ways to keep the mind sharp is to have one use your mind for the technical side of golf.
  Golf is the perfect sport for this because you are getting mental stimulation, you are counting strokes and analyzing your next shot.
  In your search for the fountain of youth, let golf help you find your way. By getting exercise, stimulating your mind and having social interaction, you can stay younger and live longer.
  Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net 

The Putting Tip
By Joe Bermel

  The faster the putting surface, the more putts will break on any given green.
  Because golfers must roll putts slower on faster greens (to keep them from going to fast, putts take longer to get to the hole.
  This gives gravity  more time to pull ball downhill and make them break more. The  opposite is also true, the slower the greens (due to wetness or longer grass) the less putts will break
  Always remember when the greens are fast, play more break. When they are slow play less break. 
  Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows-tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1384, at his web site, www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or by email at joe@ theputtingdoctor.com
                                                
                                                        

Joe Becker Sr. of Magnetic Connections is sewing together a magnetic bracelet. He wear a magnetic ring on his left hand, a bracelet on his right wrist and a magnetic necklace.

                                           

    
        

  

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