Putting Doctor Steals The
Show
Golfers from Sullivan County, the tri-county
area and the tri-state area make their annual trek to Somerset, NJ in late
January and sometimes early February and although these early months of each
year might appear as the middle of the winter to area golfers and some local
golf professionals its time to show what is new in the game of golf.
The North Coast Greater New Jersey Golf Show held at the Garden State Exhibit Center is always a must show for this columnist as we get an advanced look into the world of golf and there is always the new look in golf clubs and accessories.
Whether golfers are looking for the latest equipment, planning their next golf getaway or looking to improve their game, the North Coast Golf Show always has it all.
We always find time to meet and discuss with exhibitors their newest equipment and this year we had time to spend a good half-hour with our friend, Joe Bermel Jr. "The Putting Doctor" from Long Island, NY.
Joe proved to be a very interesting and knowledgeable instructor on the subject of "How To Putt Well."
Bermel showed that he is very passionate about putting. His study of the putting game, disciplined approach, and most importantly, commitment to practice, initially helped him maintain a single digit handicap over the past 30 years.
This dedication and resulting success helped him develop easy to learn methods to share and teach others to be successful at putting and thereby shoot lower golf scores.
Not everyone hits a bucket of balls before each round and less people practice putting before a round but the "Putting Doctor" religiously practices putting before each round and regularly spends more than an hour putting on days between rounds.
Putting and taking putting lessons are important to Joe as he has literally taught hundreds of people on Long Island, various club organizations, Golf Expos, Golf Shows and golf adult education programs through local community programs.
When Compaq Computer held a World Putting Championship in 1996, "The Putting Doctor" literally beat dozens of New Yorkers head to head before sharing the New York state title.
A good putting method make for better golf scores and a more enjoyable round of golf.
In addition to offering group and individual lessons Joe put together a very informative special edition of "How To Putt Well" on a DVD which gives a basic, easy to follow, successful method for good consistent putting.
The DVD is outstanding and Joe's 28 years of teaching putting is very evident in the DVD as he shows you how to develop and build a consistent putting skill.
Joe reminds us all that 43% of the average golfers' score is putting and with the DVD you will learn a basic, easy to follow method for good consistent putting, a successful grip, alignment and ball position and a reliable pre-putt routine that will build putting skills, lower your scores and enable you to enjoy your golf game.
Whether through a private lesson, or series of lessons, or via a group or corporate clinic and Joe's "How To Putt Well" DVD, you are guaranteed to come away a better putter.
Information on lessons, a group or corporate show and his DVD can be obtained at the web site, www.theputtingdoctor.com by telephone at 631-589-1384 or via email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
Ed's Outlook
The Villa Roma Golf Course featuring some of the best fairways and greens in the region will challenge the talents of the area's finest amateur golfers starting today as the annual Sullivan County Democrat two-man better ball tournament gets underway with competition through Sunday.
Built in the late 1980's and opened for play in 1988 Golf Digest has referred to this course as "A Little Slice of Heaven."
This par 71 course has a total yardage of 6,458 from the black tees and most golfing expeerts agree it is a perfect challenge for the expert. The front nine totals 3,183 yards and the back nine 3,275 yards.
Built by David Postlevaite this course is in excellent condition and pin placements for this premier tournament will present a challenge.
Good luck golfers, winners of this event are true champions.
Ed Townsend is a PR Consultant to the sport of golf. Ed writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league or tournament information, shoot a hole-in-one or even shoot your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177 or 845-866-0333, 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 and Twitter.
Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
How To Practice Efficiently
Practice anytime will always help your golf game.
We recommend that golfers start with a good practice routine.
If you want to improve your game, it is important to set some goals, and map out a practice schedule.
I would like to offer you a few suggestions on how to practice. You must first realize there are different areas of the game where you can focus on becoming a better player. Most golfers consider hitting a bucket of balls before their round as practice.
Obviously, you want to work on your full swing, but you need to look at what is considered the scoring area of the game, the short game.
Putting, chipping, pitching and bunker shots are just as important as a 300-yard drive. Most golfers ignore this part of the game when they practice. I feel you should spend t least twice the amount of time practicing your short game as you do your full swing.
Try to put aside a minimum of one hour a week to devote to your short game practice. If you have a chance to go to the range after work you can spend a half hour on the range working on your full swing, and then take another night and spend one hour on the practice green working on your short game.
I bet you will find if you improve your short game you will see an improvement in your overall score. Also, in order to work out any kinks in your game, it is a good idea to make an appointment for a lesson with your local Golf Professional.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club on Mt. Hope Road in Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net
Putting Tip
By Joseph Bermel Jr.
If you want to score well you must learn to putt well.
Without a doubt the #1 key is "organization of your mind."
To ask and answer the questions, "what are we going to do and how are we going to do it?"
Remember the challenge in putting, in golf, and in sports in general is coordinating the mind and the body.
To do this keep your mind organized throughout the entire game.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his 2014 Putting Tip Calendar is available by calling 631-589=1384, at his web site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
The North Coast Greater New Jersey Golf Show held at the Garden State Exhibit Center is always a must show for this columnist as we get an advanced look into the world of golf and there is always the new look in golf clubs and accessories.
Whether golfers are looking for the latest equipment, planning their next golf getaway or looking to improve their game, the North Coast Golf Show always has it all.
We always find time to meet and discuss with exhibitors their newest equipment and this year we had time to spend a good half-hour with our friend, Joe Bermel Jr. "The Putting Doctor" from Long Island, NY.
Joe proved to be a very interesting and knowledgeable instructor on the subject of "How To Putt Well."
Bermel showed that he is very passionate about putting. His study of the putting game, disciplined approach, and most importantly, commitment to practice, initially helped him maintain a single digit handicap over the past 30 years.
This dedication and resulting success helped him develop easy to learn methods to share and teach others to be successful at putting and thereby shoot lower golf scores.
Not everyone hits a bucket of balls before each round and less people practice putting before a round but the "Putting Doctor" religiously practices putting before each round and regularly spends more than an hour putting on days between rounds.
Putting and taking putting lessons are important to Joe as he has literally taught hundreds of people on Long Island, various club organizations, Golf Expos, Golf Shows and golf adult education programs through local community programs.
When Compaq Computer held a World Putting Championship in 1996, "The Putting Doctor" literally beat dozens of New Yorkers head to head before sharing the New York state title.
A good putting method make for better golf scores and a more enjoyable round of golf.
In addition to offering group and individual lessons Joe put together a very informative special edition of "How To Putt Well" on a DVD which gives a basic, easy to follow, successful method for good consistent putting.
The DVD is outstanding and Joe's 28 years of teaching putting is very evident in the DVD as he shows you how to develop and build a consistent putting skill.
Joe reminds us all that 43% of the average golfers' score is putting and with the DVD you will learn a basic, easy to follow method for good consistent putting, a successful grip, alignment and ball position and a reliable pre-putt routine that will build putting skills, lower your scores and enable you to enjoy your golf game.
Whether through a private lesson, or series of lessons, or via a group or corporate clinic and Joe's "How To Putt Well" DVD, you are guaranteed to come away a better putter.
Information on lessons, a group or corporate show and his DVD can be obtained at the web site, www.theputtingdoctor.com by telephone at 631-589-1384 or via email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
Ed's Outlook
The Villa Roma Golf Course featuring some of the best fairways and greens in the region will challenge the talents of the area's finest amateur golfers starting today as the annual Sullivan County Democrat two-man better ball tournament gets underway with competition through Sunday.
Built in the late 1980's and opened for play in 1988 Golf Digest has referred to this course as "A Little Slice of Heaven."
This par 71 course has a total yardage of 6,458 from the black tees and most golfing expeerts agree it is a perfect challenge for the expert. The front nine totals 3,183 yards and the back nine 3,275 yards.
Built by David Postlevaite this course is in excellent condition and pin placements for this premier tournament will present a challenge.
Good luck golfers, winners of this event are true champions.
Ed Townsend is a PR Consultant to the sport of golf. Ed writes and compiles the information for this column. If you have league or tournament information, shoot a hole-in-one or even shoot your age, let Ed know at 845-439-8177 or 845-866-0333, 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 and Twitter.
Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
How To Practice Efficiently
Practice anytime will always help your golf game.
We recommend that golfers start with a good practice routine.
If you want to improve your game, it is important to set some goals, and map out a practice schedule.
I would like to offer you a few suggestions on how to practice. You must first realize there are different areas of the game where you can focus on becoming a better player. Most golfers consider hitting a bucket of balls before their round as practice.
Obviously, you want to work on your full swing, but you need to look at what is considered the scoring area of the game, the short game.
Putting, chipping, pitching and bunker shots are just as important as a 300-yard drive. Most golfers ignore this part of the game when they practice. I feel you should spend t least twice the amount of time practicing your short game as you do your full swing.
Try to put aside a minimum of one hour a week to devote to your short game practice. If you have a chance to go to the range after work you can spend a half hour on the range working on your full swing, and then take another night and spend one hour on the practice green working on your short game.
I bet you will find if you improve your short game you will see an improvement in your overall score. Also, in order to work out any kinks in your game, it is a good idea to make an appointment for a lesson with your local Golf Professional.
Robert Menges is the head golf professional at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club on Mt. Hope Road in Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached by telephone at 292-0323 or via email at menges@hughes.net
Putting Tip
By Joseph Bermel Jr.
If you want to score well you must learn to putt well.
Without a doubt the #1 key is "organization of your mind."
To ask and answer the questions, "what are we going to do and how are we going to do it?"
Remember the challenge in putting, in golf, and in sports in general is coordinating the mind and the body.
To do this keep your mind organized throughout the entire game.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his 2014 Putting Tip Calendar 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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