Villa Roma PGA Golf Professional Matt Kleiner
Matt Kleiner Makes A Difference
Any great golf course has to have excellent management to keep it that way.
Certainly this is the case at the Villa Roma Golf Club where PGA Golf Professional Matt Kleiner heads up a staff for what Golf Digest has called, "A Little Slice of Heaven."
Matt started playing golf in high school as a sophomore and kept improving his game. He became the team's number one player in his senior year at Calhoun High in Merrick. After turning pro in 1979, he played on the Florida Mini Tour Circuit from 1979 to 1985. He was a teaching professional at Glen Cove Golf Club in Glen Cove from 1979-1980 and from 1984 to 1985.
Matt met his wife, Jill, in 1984 at the GlenCove Golf Club and became head professional at the Villa Roma Resort in April 1985 while the course was still under construction
Matt is described by golfers as an excellent teacher and provides lessons by appointment.
He has 20-plus years at the Villa Roma and has previously indicated that after turning 50 he is looking to compete in Senior PGA Club Pro Tournaments.
Keeping the golf course tees, fairways and greens in beautiful playing condition is the responsibility of golf course superintendent Jeffrey Coccodrilli.
This par 71 course has a total yardage of 6,458 from the black tees.
This golf facility offers a well equipped Pro Shop, a driving range, putting greens and practice facilities.
Last week we outlined the front nine.
This week we look at the back nine with a total yardage from the black tees of 3,275. The back nine is longer and more challenging but rewards solidly struck shots.
The back nine with a par of 36 features five par 4's, two par 5's and two par 3's.
Hole No. 10 is a 385-yard par 4 with a tree lined fairway that opens up after the tee shot. The fairway slopes downhill and the key shot here is off the tee slightly off center to the left side of the fairway. There is water some 20 to 30 yards in front of this green and a trap on the left side of the green. A good wedge shot puts you in play for a birdie or par.....a real nice golf hole for the start of the back nine.
Hole No. 11 is a 545-yard par 5, the longest hole on this course. It takes a good tee shot to keep you away from the marsh wet area located center-right off the tee, Keep the tee shot center or left center in the fairway which slopes right to left. Keep is straight and this long hole rewards you with a par.
Hole No,. 12 is a 357-yard par 4 with a dogleg left and the fairway running uphill to an elevated green. Keep you tee shot left center for a good second shot to the green. A trap is located on the right front side of the green.
Hone No. 13 is a 174-yard par 3 which requires accuracy and good club selection. The tee is elevated high above the green so it is an all downhill shot. . Traps are left and right of the green. We really like this hole and your tee shot will determine your birdie or par.
Hole No. 14 is a 332-yard par 4 with the first part of the fairway sloping downhill and a pond confronting golfers off the tee. Keep your tee shot firm and to the left center of the fairway to avoid a fairway trap on the right. The second half of the fairway slopes uphill to the green, which has a trap on the right front section.
Hole No. 15 is a 513-yard par 5 with a dogleg right. Traps are on the left and right side of the green.
Hole No. 16 is a 430-yard par 4 with an open fairway. Best play here is to the left side of the fairway. There is a trap on the right front section of the green. A nice par 4 here is reachable for many.
Hole No. 17 is a 180-yard par 3 and the tee shot must go over a large pond. Take the water out of play and select the right club for putting the ball in the center of the green and you will have your par 3.
Hole No. 18 is a 435-yard par 4 and some decision-making is in order for the tee shot. The fairway runs slightly with a dogleg right and there is a pond about 195-yards off the tee. It's about a 240-yard long tee shot to clear the pond so many golfers prefer to lay up in front of the pond. A nicely hit fairway shot from in front of the pond puts you in a good position for the par 4. There are traps left and right of the green. A few good decisions here makes this an outstanding golf hole.
The pro shop can be reached for reservations and information at 887-5097. The course Web site is http://www.villaroma.com/
The Golf Tip
By Robert Menges
Being A Good Mudder:
Invariably at one time or another, some moisture is going to fall on us while we are enjoying a tour of the golf course.
Some advice for playing in the rain is important because playing in the rain is full of distractions. It can become a distinct advantage for players gifted with powers of concentration stronger than their physical abilities.
With the assumption that you at least have your rain suit handy, here are a few extra arrows for your wet quiver:
* Have you tried Latex gloves? Rubber on rubber doesn't slip. Pulling them out at just the right time can be fun too. I like the yellow-colored ones the best. Naturally, it takes a plop, but you can do it. The "rain gloves" made by several manufacturers are another option if you lack some chutzpah.
* Wear you contact lenses, if you have them. It's tough to hit the ball when you're seeing three of them because of the raindrops on your glasses.
* Bring several towels. They'll come in handy for a variety of reasons.
* Bring several hats. In spite of the Redford/Newman glorification of "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," many golfers can't hack the drips.
* Re-read the casual water rule.
* Always dry your ball and your putter blade before making the stroke.
* Remember shots out of the wet sand always go farther.
* Bring a baggie for your score card. It's nice to show your opponents how badly you "out-mudded" them once you return to the 19th hole.
Robert Menges is the golf pro at the Swan Lake Golf & Country Club, Mt. Hope Road, Swan Lake. He is available for private lessons and if you have a question you would like covered, he can be reached at 845-292-0323 or via e-mail at menges@hughes.net
The Putting Doctor
Putting Tips
By Joe Bermel
In putting I link organization with strategy.
The strategy component is easier than you might think, involving
A. picking a distance based on the current realistic skill from which a golfer can reasonably attempt a one-putt, say 10 to 12 feet
B. With all putts longer than say, 12 feet, the thought is to get the first putt close enough to the hole to get a 2-putt result.
Remember, 2-putting is good putting for the average golfer.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf-shows-tournament. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" is available by calling 631-589-1394, at his web site http://www.theputtingdoctor.com/ or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
McMichael Memorial
August 28 At Villa Roma
The Kathy McMichael Memorial 3rd annual golf tournament will be played Sunday, August 28 with tee off at 1 p.m.
This scramble outing for men and women will be held at the Villa Roma Golf & Country Club with a $75 per player fee which includes 18 holes of golf with cart, dinner, prizes, contests and raffles.
Funds raised go directly to the Kathy McMichael Memorial Foundation which helps those in need.
Contact Jeffrey Molusky at 845-702-2373 or 570-224-5027 or at molusky21@hotmail.com
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sports of golf and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have golf scores, standings or tournament information, Ed can be reached by calling 845-439-8177 or by sending an e-mail to edwardctownsend@hotmail.com For more complete coverage Visit out Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ We are also available on Facebook.
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