Golf Attire
Is Important
An accepted dress code on the golf
course differs in many areas so make sure you are aware of this before you being
as it will help you enjoy your golfing experience.
I've seen many styles of golf attire
on the golf course.....some good and some not so good.
Most sports today request and require
those in their particular activity to wear that sports proper attire and golf is
no different.
You do not want to be approached by
the golf pro or pro shop manager and told you will not be permitted to play golf
because you are not wearing the correct attire.
As we previously noted some golf
course's will actually stop a player from playing his round of golf if he or she
is considered inappropriately attired.
This can prove to be highly
frustrating and leave you very upset at the end of the day is you are stopped
from playing golf simply because of a misunderstanding on appropriate
clothing.
There are some golf courses that do
not permit men and boys to wear shirts without collars or sleeves. Another area
that get attention is the use of running pants and shoes that have
metal spikes.
Some golfers have fallen foul of the
offensive clothing rule when they have an item of clothing that has an offensive
logo on it.
Jeans and sandals,for both men and
women are also discouraged.
Men's proper attire on the golf
course includes collared shirts, the right pair of pants or shorts and golf or
athletic shoes A pair of golf shoes when worn must only have the soft spike type
and not metal spikes which cause damage to all parts of the golf
course, particularly the greens.
Shirts can either have long or
short sleeves and there is no problem with turtlenecks or pullover sweaters.
Socks can include the short style or regular length and preferably
plain.
For the ladies playing golf, fitting
shirts and skirts and even Capri's are allowed. Generally, women are barred from
wearing pants of any type including jean shorts. The length of the skirt or
shorts is important for women and they have to ensure that it is not more than 5
inches above the knee.....each golf course is guided by its own specific rules
and guidelines in this matter.
Women also should wear collared
shirts unless they are sporting a pull over with a V-style
neck.
The ladies are allowed sleeveless
shorts with collars or shirts with either long or short sleeves. Socks for the
ladies should be ankle length with proper golf shoes and if they wish a hat or
visor is acceptable. Socks ought to be solid colored and should not
have objectionable logos or designs on them.
Golfers.....if you bring a guest
along to play the same rules as noted above will apply.
It's always best to be sure of dress
codes and club rules so before going to the golf course give them a call or
check out their website before you go.
Ed's Outlook
Two golf tournaments to add to your
golfing tournament calendar include the Liberty Elks 2ed Frank Finn Memorial
Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, July 20 at the Tennanah Lake Golf
Club.
Registration is 11 a.m. and tee off
is 12 noon.
The entry fee is $75 per golfer ($70
for the Early Bird Special) and includes 18-holes of golf, cart, lunch, BBQ
dinner, beer, soda, prizes and raffles.
For information call Harry or Peggy
Fox at 845-482-5331.
The second tournament is the first
annual Steve Lagota Scholarship Tournament to be held Sunday, August 25
with registration and a putting contest starting at 11:30 .am. There is a
1 p.m. shotgun start, all at the Villa Roma Golf Course.
The format will be 4 person Captain
and crew.
Entry fee is $100 and includes cart,
green fees, putting contest, beverages on the course, closest to the pin,
straightest drive and a buffet after golf. There will also be raffles and
50/50.
Buddenhagen's Ford is sponsoring a
$10,000 (50-50 split) for a hole-in-one.
Buffet only tickets are $20 and it is
asked that they be purchased before the tournament.
Hole sponsorships are also available
at $100 per hole for new sponsors and $75 is you sponsored a lane at Kristal
Bowl for the bowling scholarship tournament.
Donations of an item or gift
certificate are also being accepted.
Applications may be mailed to Brian
Starr, PO Box 115, Lake Huntington, NY 12752.
Contact Brian for additional
information at 845-292-4826 or 845-866-1344.
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, 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
Prepare Our Mind For A Better
Game
We all have different ways of doing
things on the golf course, which is why one technique or strategy might work for
one person but not another.
For example, some of us will
visualize the shot we want to hit in our mind, because it helps us execute the
shot. For others, they have to experience the shot.
With that said (or written, in this
case) it never nurts to try something new. So here are several"pep talks" you
can create to help build your confidence for the next round.
After each round of golf, take 60
seconds to sit quietly and replay three best shots of the round. Visualize them
in slow motion and lock every detail into your memory. They'll come back to
cheer you on in the future.
Tell someone about your best shot of
the day, but never talk about your worst shots. Professionals can usually
remember every shot during a tournament, but there is one shot they "just don't
recall"--its their worst shot. Let the bad shots go, and never, ever talk about
them.
After every shot, remember to say,
"great shot" and mean it when you say it......the results may not be exactly
what you wanted, but the ball went where you hit it. So go and do it
again.
Breathe before every shot or put,
remember to breathe deeply and softly. It will relax your whole body and allow
you to focus on the task at hand.
Make it a part of your pre-shot
routine to consciously expect a great shot. As you pull the club from your bag,
smile. As you look down the fairway or line up your putt, smile. As you stand
over the ball, smile. Expect the best.
Finally, but perhaps most
importantly, have fun out there. Golf is a game. Yes, it can be very challenging
and frustrating at times, but it is intended to be a form of enjoyment. Enjoy
the day, the weather and the time with friends. Chances are, you'll enjoy the
wonderful game of golf as well.
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
Most important barometer for
building for building putting skills is MOTIVATION.
The student golfers I have taught
over the years that improve the most are those that are motivated the
most.
Practicing diligently what they
learn.
Performing the putting drills every
practice session.
Building better putting skills is an
ongoing process. Try EVERY week.
Joe Bermel is available for private
lessons, group, corporate, organizations 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
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