New Superintendent At Fallsburg
Courses
The Tarry Brae and Lochmor Town of Fallsburg golf courses have a new superintendent.
Patrick McNamara, 53, from Grahamsville took over the top golf course maintenance job this spring and continues to work in a job he grew up in.
The McNamara name is a big part of a Sullivan County golf course maintenance family.
In 1976 at the age of 15 Pat worked with his father (Ray) who at that time was superintendent at the Homowack Resort golf course on Route 209.
He is a 1978 graduate of Tri-Valley Central School.
Brothers Mike and Terry also worked part-time in the summer at the Homowack.
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Winter Turf Course, Patrick attends yearly golf course maintenance seminars and is a licensed Commercial Pesticide Application operator.
He is a member of the Hudson Valley Golf Course Superintendents Association and the New York State Turf Grass Association.
Patrick's career in this field includes work at the Mohawk Mountain House course near New Paltz, the Pines Hotel course, Wallenpaupack Hills course in Pennsylvania, Swan Lake Golf and Country Club, Apple Greens near Highland and 16-years as superintendent at Kutcher's Country Club.
In addition to his job as Golf Course Superintendent Pat also owns and operates a logging business called Mountain Grown Tree Service where he specializes in tree injection which enhances the health of the tree.
Keeping golf courses in the best shape possible requires year around equipment maintenance during the winter months and manpower during the spring, summer and fall months.
Superintendent McNamara at Tarry Brae supervises eight employees including two-part timers and at Lochmor seven employees including part timers.
His family consists of wife Laura and daughter Cortney.
Next week we will talk about family golf within the McNamara family and McNamara's Band, a golf course maintenance family tradition in the Catskill's.
Ed's Outlook
At times it is difficult to understand that many professional golfers do not understand the rules of this game.
Justin Rose was docked two strokes because his ball was believed to have moved at address on the 18th hole in the third round of the Players Championship.
Under Rule 18-2b, the ball must be replaced, with a one-stroke penalty but because Rose did not replace the ball, he was given a two-stroke penalty.
The ruling produced plenty of confusion as Rose feared the ball may have moved.
Several replays later a view in high definition showed ball movement.
After thinking about it overnight, rules officials concluded that the New Decision18-4 applied and under 50 times magnification in the truck it showed the ball moved a quarter of a dimple toward the toe of the club and he gets assessed an extra stroke penalty.
Rose realizes that he should have called the rules official immediately if he felt the ball had moved and then he would have only been assessed one stroke by moving it back.
Ed Townsend is a PR Consltant 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 8454-205-4474. 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
Many things can lead to inconsistent putting....but distance and direction are the
reasons we should always have at the top of our "How Can I Be More Consistent?" list.
Distance is the biggest cause of inconsistency, because it equates to the "feel" of the putt and also ends up controlling the distance after impact.
As we have all learned, more speed equals less break and less speed leads to more break.
On the other side of the coin, direction is the control we have in getting the golf ball started in the right direction before gravity and undulation take over the roll and path of the ball. Mixed in with all this is the factor that these two distinctions have to work together if we are to enjoy any success in putting.
Another way of looking at this is to think of our hands as the rudder and the engine/propeller of a boat.
The rudder of the boat controls the direction, while the engine/propeller generates the speed and distance..
When putting, our lead hand is the rudder.....it's along for the ride, but it also makes sure you are staying square to the target. The trail hand, which is usually our dominant hand, is the engine/propeller and determines how far the ball goes.
So, each "part" has it own function.....and a very important function....but one working without the other is either a boat going in circles (no rudder) or simply going nowhere (no engine).
An important key to developing more reliability with our distance and direction is to minimize hand and wrist movement, which, in turn, will maximize feel and control.
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
Putting Tip
By Joseph Bermel Jr.
Constant Speed is a mjor asset to every terrific putter and can never be overrated.
You feel the speed with your Eyes, Mind and Hands....."The Triangle."
Your eyes see the distance between the ball and the hole, a signal is sent to your mind, then your mind sends a signal to the muscles in your right hand (or left hand if you are a lefty) as the pressure and amount of acceleration on the forward stroke for the distance you want the ball to travel.
This definitely connects to the amount of back and thru distance.
Joe Bermel is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organization and golf shows/tournaments. His special edition DVD "How To Putt Well" and his Golf Tip Calendar are available by calling 631-589-1384, at his Web Site www.ThePuttingDoctor.com or by email at joe@theputtingdoctor.com
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