The annual Chances and Changes golf tournament is moving to LCC from Caledonia.  They are hoping the move to a much better course will result in a high turnout and lots of support.   They certainly have made a wise move.  This is an another important charity tournament that is now being played at our course so consider participating if you can.   The tournament will be on September 14.  Here is a link to the brochure and signup form.

AUG 1ST          SUPERINTENDENT’S CUP
Make up your own foursome with members and guests
Entry fee $15.00/person
Shotgun start at 8:30am
Proceeds to fund course improvements
Format: 1 out of 4 on par 5’s
             2 out of 4 on par 4’s
             3 our of 4 on par 3’s

AUG 11TH        2 MAN MEMBER/MEMBER
80 %  HDCP
Entry fee $15.00/person

AUG. 21-22ND  CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

SEPT 4TH         YOUNGIES  VS  OLDIES

The MEMBER/GUEST TOURNAMENT this Friday and Saturday.   If you can’t play in the tournament come to the awards banquet this year.  Our social committee has a band playing and everyone is welcome to come If you would like.  Dinner (social hour 5:00 – 6;30 and dinner at 6:30 with awards immediately following and the band playing from 8:30 to 11;00).   Please contact Craig at THE NINES .  Cost for dinner is $25.00/person  includes prime rib, 2 sides, dessert ,tax and tip.

July 11th           TOURNAMENTS OF CHAMPIONS

July 14th           BRITISH OPEN POOL

July 16th-17th   STUBB WEBB MEMBER/GUEST

There are two major factors to getting maximum distance. The most commonly talked about is hitting the center of the club face (the sweet spot), another important factor is correct grip pressure, here’s why.  If you grip the club too tightly, your muscles become firm and ridged with less flexibility.  This will reduce your swing speed, and the club head may not release at the correct time through the impact zone.

Alternatively, if your grip on the club is too loose, you will have less control of the club and decrease your ability to hit the center of the club face in a consistent manner.  The right amount of grip pressure is very hard to put into words, but getting it right could add 5 to 20 yards to your drives.

To get the right feel for the right amount of grip pressure, hold out a club in front of you pointing vertically to the sky.  Your sand wedge works well for this as it typically has the heaviest head-weight.

For a right-handed player, put your left hand on the bottom of the grip with enough pressure in your last 3 fingers to control the club from falling or leaning over from the vertical position. This gives you the feel for the correct amount of grip pressure.

Next add your right hand so that it is in the correct grip position. This hand should have essentially no pressure, yet still make full contact with the grip and fill up the space between your two hands

Once you have this correct grip, you will feel a little bit of controlling pressure in your last three fingers of your left hand and a very small amount of pressure in the middle fingers of your right hand. Try to maintain this amount grip pressure throughout your swing from start to finish. Once you get the hang of this, you will achieve your maximum swing-speed and distance, without losing accuracy.

TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT

Sunday July 11th

Entry fee $20.00/person

FORMAT: TOTAL POINTS, 80% Handicap

MALE AND FEMALE DIVISIONS

OPEN TO PAST TOURNAMENT WINNERS FROM 2008, 2009 AND THIS YEAR

PAIRINGS MADE BY COMMITTEE

TEE TIMES: 8-10

ENTRY FEE $20

Check in Pro Shop to see if you are eligible to enter, must be a tournament winner within the past 2 years.  With alll the tournaments we have, there are plenty of winners…

REMINDER

STUBB WEBB MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT    July 16th – july 17th

Day 1      Best Ball 80% handicap
Dat  2      Point System

Fri the 16th  11:00 am  shotgun start
Sat. the 17th  10:00 shot gun start

Entry fee:  $290.00/team includes a practice round and 4 lunches and 2 dinners to awards banquet

If you find yourself between clubs for the yardage needed, you should consider hitting a three-quarter shot. If a full swing with the 9 iron won’t get you there, use a three-quarter swing with the lower lofted 8 iron

Place the ball closer to the center of your stance. This well help on contacting the ball at the bottom of your swing arc.

Remember, You are only going to take your hand back to about shoulder height. A good key is to find the shaft pointing vertically to the sky at the top of your swing , then again after the follow through.  You will want to feel as though you are hitting the golf ball with your upper body/chest.  On the follow through, make sure you extend through the ball and finish with your belt buckle facing the target and the shaft pointing to the sky.

Mastering the three quarter shot can be very beneficial, but keep in mind it is also more difficult than the regular feeling of a full swing, so it will require practice.

“There are two things you can learn by stopping your back-swing at the top  and checking the position of your hands:  how many hands you have and which one is wearing the glove.”

- Author unknown

The purpose of this camp is to provide the participants an opportunity to learn about the game of golf – the fundamentals of hitting, chipping and putting, some basic rules of golf, course etiquette and to have fun.  On the final day all participants will be able to play several holes of golf.

Dates:   Monday June 28th – Thursday, July 1st
Times:   8:00 – 10:00 am
Location:   Livingston Country Club, Route 20A, Geneseo
Director:   Jeff Kaye, PGA Professional
Ages:   Boys and Girls from ages 7-12
Cost:   $30 per child
Payment:   Cash or check payable to “Jeff Kaye.”  Click here for the application form.  Send payment to 5338 Groveland Road, Geneseo or in Beki Kaye’s mailbox at GES.

Please Note: This camp is open to the first 50 paid children and has filled up quickly in the past.

Questions: Jeff Kaye at 243-4430 (W) or 243-2325 (H)

* Clubs will be provided if needed