Sunday, September 7, 2014

GOLFING HIGHLIGHTS COLUMN

   Optimize Your Golfing Experience
 
   To optimize your golfing experience, it is best for golf lovers to look for golf packages.
   Today, there are lots of ways that can provide the best packages..
   If you are a golfer it is important to have the best package.
   When buying into a golf package you can be assured that the package will help you get rid of too much spending.
   In many states there are lots of services that can provide amazing deals and can provide all the essential things that you as a golfer needs.
   Eliminating problems make the game of golf much more fun to play.
   Remember to take advantage of the best deals pertaining to golf vacations.
   In choosing a golf package it is recommended that with any golf package you must also receive the best service.
  One of the best ways to get service is using online websites that can provide what the golfer is looking for.
  Stay and play golf packages have become the most popular way to go and with most of these the packages offer room for two, 18 holes of golf with cart  and many provide your morning breakfast.
  We have often talked about golf in Sullivan County and the fact that there is a lack of golf packages.

  Sullivan County golfers can learn a lot from popular South Carolina golf packages where golfers get to choose the golf courses they want to play and for one price, some as low as $72 a day,  you get 18-holes of golf with a cart, double occupancy in a  motel room and breakfast and we even know of one package that throws in the evening supper meal.

  We talked to two golf industry experts during a South Carolina golf package trip this year.

 
Tommy Wallace is the Pro and owner of The Players Course at Wyboo near Manning, SC and Wallace noted very strongly that "Golf Packages are very important to the economy of his golf course during the months of February through May and September through November and some 65 percent of my total income comes from golf packages."
  
  Southern Greens of South Carolina Golf director Lisa Suggs pointed out to me why her golf package labeled "Golf's Super Bargain," got it's name . "When it comes to thinking golf in South Carolina you hear a lot about Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head, but in the eastern part of the state you find the best bang for your buck with economical golf packages in one of the most beautiful and unhurried areas of our country," Lisa said.
                                                          
 PHOTO OF  LISA SUGGS==SOUTHERN GREENS OF SC

 Southern hospitality is also a big draw for Northeast golfers who get to play spring golf in the Hartsville, South Carolina area which offers golf packages 
on 12 different golf courses.   We can attest as to the quality and honesty of packages in South Carolina under the direction of Lisa Suggs. Give her a call at 843-393-3904 or email info@southerngreensgolf.com  

Ed's Outlook

  The end of the PGA Championship was thrilling...and yet very nearly compromised.
  That's due to an error in judgement by PBA of America officials who allowed Rory Mcllroy and Bernd Wiesberger to play their second shots to the par 5 18th green at Valhalla....while Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler had yet to complete the hole.
  It was a race to the finish as the final round was delayed nearly two hours due to heavy rains. And why they didn't start the competition earlier on Sunday morning with a dicey forecast widely known is a mystery.
   It led to what could have been disaster and the reason why is because Mickelson and Fowler had every right to finish the hole before Mcllroy his second shot.
  The way they finished cold have impacted the way Mcllroy played. Since his lead was two strokes, it probably would not have mattered.....but what if the lead had been only one? What if Mickelson had holed his third shot for eagle....which he almost did. Now Mcllroy's second shot, maybe, becomes more difficult. Maybe he takes more risk.
  It was also Mickelson's and Fowler's call to not allow the players behind them to hit up. They weren't given the opportunity to make the call and it's fortunate for the tournament that it didn't become an issue.

  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 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


     Scoring is all abut getting the ball in the hole with the least amount of strokes.....and the short game is a key component to accomplishing this.

    One of the ways to improve the short game is to work on distance control.

    In this drill, I set up four targets....whether it's buckets or whatever visual object you can find...with distances ranging from 10 to 40 yards.

   After the targets are in place you then hit one ball at each target in sequence. By hitting at different targets in sequence, you once again will prevent yourself from locking in to one distance. In the long run, this will help you develop better feel for your distance control.
   As far as club selection, I suggest you start with a 5-degree wedge for this drill and then experiment with your other wedges.
    The key here is to develop your touch for the different distances.

 Putting Tip
 By Joe Bermel Jr.

  As a top contender in the World Putting Championship I've always known that if golfers want to score well....they must learn to putt well.
  An area that is so important in scoring well is the speed of the putt.
  You "feel" the speed with your eyes, mind and hands.
  Imperative that you look at the distance between the ball and the hole six to nine times before you putt during the pre-putt routine.
  It's a triangle. Your eyes see the distance....a signal is sent to your mind....your mind sends a signal to the muscles in your right fingers (left fingers for lefty's) for the amount of acceleration needed.
  Then you pull the trigger. Get the ball nearest the hole....no-stress two putt........three putting is not.
  Two putting is hot.....three putting is not.
  Joe is available for private lessons, group, corporate, organizations, golf shows and tournaments. His special edition DVD and the 2014 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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