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l Hillview Country Club l How lessons can help l Changing the rules l Tips to get out of the rough l New clubs l Pro tour schedules

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Mike David column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hillview country club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 tips for success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 changing the rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Difficult conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 New clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 pGA schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 LpGA schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 GOLF, DAILY JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, ApRIL 6, 2016

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comments should be sent to paul Hoffman, Daily Journal, 30 S. Water St., Second Floor, Suite A, Franklin, IN 46131 or call 317-736-2721 or phoffman@dailyjournal.net. Advertising information: call 317-736-2730. ©2016 by AIM Media Indiana. All rights reserved. Reproduction of stories, photographs and advertisements without permission is prohibited. Stock images provided by © iStock. Editor: paul Hoffman Copy Editor: Katharine Smith Advertising Director: christina cosner Contributing Writers: Mike David, Steve Mcclure, Barney Quick, Greg Seiter Photographer: Don Meyer

A life changer State’s junior golf programs teach more than just golf By Mike David, Executive director, Indiana Golf Office

he Indiana Golf Foundation has long been dedicated to providing life lessons through the game of golf. We often ask the question, “What other sport encourages you to call penalties on yourself?” While “Teaching life lessons through the game of golf” has proven to be a good motto, it is always good to see the proof of our efforts. Proof that it is working couldn’t be more apparent than with the story of JoJo Gentry. Gentry attended the Gongaware Junior Golf Academy at the home of the Indiana Golf Office in Franklin 10 years ago. She recently reached out to Gongaware Junior Academy Director Roger Lundy, PGA professional, to let him know how those summer camp sessions truly changed her life. “At Gongaware, I learned the foundation of the physical, mental and emotional aspects of the game, which helped me develop my routines and playing style,” said Gentry. “Golf became a lifestyle for me. Staying positive, balanced and focused are keys to finding success on the golf course and in life.” Gentry attended camp at the Gongaware Junior Academy for three summers, along with her twin sister, Jill. When Gentry was 13, she swung a golf club for the first time with Lundy overseeing her introduction. Just a few days later, she played her first nine-hole round. “I remember coming off the course feeling exhausted with blisters on my hands and feet, which felt unbearable at the time,” said Gentry. “However, I went to bed that night feeling eager to get back out there and do it all over again with the new friends I had made. From then on, there was no place I’d rather be during my off time than the golf course.” She went on to play golf at Lapel High School and returned to camp with her high school teammates. “After spending a few days at camp with my teammates, we began to set goals to break school records,” Gentry said. “In the next two years that I was a part of the team, we broke every Lapel girls golf record ever set.” She continued her love for the game after graduating and attended Butler University, where she was a member of the women’s golf team. She attributes her

successful collegiate career to her time spent at the Gongaware Junior Academy. At Butler, she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism while spending four years covering sports in local and national media markets. She worked with the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and National Sports Journalism Center during the 2015 Final Four, Fox Sports in Tampa for two summers covering the Tampa Bay Rays and Buccaneers, and with NBC Sports covering the 2014 NFL playoffs. She was also a reporting intern in Indianapolis, covering high school basketball at WTHR-TV and general news assignments at WISH-TV. Gentry is now a weekend sports anchor/reporter at WEVV-TV 44News in Evansville, a dream she had had since she was 10. “I’ve wanted to be a journalist since I was a little girl,” said Gentry. “My grandpa was a journalist during World War II and he used to tell me all of his best stories.” Gentry didn’t forget those who helped her get to her current position, Lundy included. The game of golf has encouraged Gentry to be the best version of herself both on the golf course and in the newsroom. For her, it all began with a positive experience at the Gongaware Junior Academy. “Starting in a professional setting like Gongaware is an absolute must for young golfers,” said Gentry. “Camp changed my life and I encourage anyone with the opportunity to attend Gongaware and work with Roger.” Golf has been life-changing for Jacey Cornett, as well. The Richmond High School freshman was recently featured on The Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” on a segment highlighting Indiana’s efforts with The First Tee. The First Tee, like the Gongaware Junior Academy, is delivered by the Indiana Golf Foundation. It teaches core values of sportsmanship, honesty, responsibility, integrity, respect, confidence, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. It is offered in 12 locations throughout the state. “I wasn’t very outgoing; I didn’t talk a lot,” Cornett recalled of her personality prior to her introduction to The First Tee.

Lundy also worked with Cornett at the Gongaware Junior Academy. He remembers a shy, timid girl the first time he met her. “Jacey is a great example of how The First Tee can change kids,” he said. Cornett’s mom, Crissy, also noticed a change in her daughter. “It’s (golf and The First Tee) given her so much more confidence,” she said. Richmond’s First Tee program started in 2009 by PGA Tour star and Richmond native Bo Van Pelt and his father, Bob. First Tee’s numbers have consistently grown in Richmond since then, up to 171 participants last year. “She has done a nice job at school and also on the golf course,” Bob Van Pelt said of Cornett. “Now I guess you can say in social settings I’m much better,” admitted Cornett. I saw Cornett’s social skills firsthand during a dinner in Richmond to honor Bo Van Pelt and thank the local First Tee supporters. She delivered a speech to an audience of about 150 adults with the poise and confidence of someone much her senior. It was at that point that I knew we needed her to be a spokesperson for our junior program every chance we had. The Golf Channel was a great opportunity for us to not only showcase our efforts with The First Tee, but also to showcase the type of quality young people that junior golf can produce. “Everything you learn in golf, you can apply to life,” said JJ Cornett, Jacey’s father. She agreed. “I’m able to take the core values into real life and use them in school,” she said. These are just two examples of how junior golf programs in Indiana and throughout the country are not only producing future golfers but are also changing lives. As we continue to grow our junior golf initiatives to more areas of the state, we will see an even greater impact on future generations. With our Junior Tour, PGA Junior League, the Gongaware Junior Academy and The First Tee of Indiana, more than 70,000 Indiana youth are being reached right now through our junior golf programs that are not only teaching golf, but also those valuable life lessons that go along with the game.

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Reinvented I Now 90 years old, Hillview thriving under new ownership By Greg Seiter Correspondent photos By Don Meyer

n its 90 years, Hillview Country Club in Franklin has overcome some difficult times. One of those hurdles was a 1971 fire that gutted the facility’s first clubhouse, the one-time home of original property owners Lewis and Sally Hendricks. One of the most recent struggles resulted from the 2008 global economic downturn. But Hillview has persevered, due in part to the efforts of Pete Grimmer, Max Woodbury and Jim Admire, who bought the club three years ago. “When 2008 hit, we saw a tremendous decline in memberships,” said Admire, a partner at Schafstall Admire LLP law firm in Franklin. “People couldn’t afford it, and by 2013, there were many financial demands being made on members for maintenance and improvement. So membership felt it was better if ownership be consolidated.” Prior to that time, Admire said the club had been owned by an estimated group of 30 to 40 members. “When we took over, we were able to work out what we think was a win-win for

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us as well as for the members who wanted to continue,” he said. Admire said his longtime association with the club was a big reason why he wanted to invest in it. “I got involved because my parents were longtime members,” he said. “My dad

became a member in the ‘60s and ended up being quite involved with the growth of the club until he passed away. “I was a legacy member when I first got out of law school,” he continued. “They made memberships available to sons and daughters of current members in order to

make them members more quickly because there was a waiting list.” Admire also assisted the club with legal matters long before considering ownership. Tom Jones, the head partner of his law firm back then, was very involved with legalities of the club and he wanted Admire to be involved, too, Admire said. “I was a board member myself for probably 10 years before we bought the club,” Admire added. When Grimmer, Woodbury and Admire assumed ownership, they recognized the fact that many areas of the club needed immediate attention: the course, the clubhouse, the restaurant and the pool. “We had to prioritize improvement projects and attempt to keep things affordable,” Admire said. “Our first priority was to reinstitute a good maintenance program because the golf course is the life blood and primary asset on that property. “The equipment needed attention, too, including mowers for the greens and fairways as well as sand trap machinery.”

Even as a newly hired employee in 2013, Ryan Ford, PGA, director of golf at the club, immediately recognized the heartfelt interest Grimmer, Woodbury and Admire had in wanting to help Hillview regain its popularity and status in the community. “You could see they remembered what their experiences were like at the club when they were younger and that they wanted to duplicate those experiences for their own kids and grandkids,” Ford said. “They have a trust in the ‘if you build it they will come’ approach. “One of the first things they did was rip out the swimming pool and install a zero-entry pool. They also bought new golf carts.” Ford pointed out that the numerous upgrades that have taken place at Hillview Country Club since 2013 have been mostly funded without additional financial obligation by the membership base. “We only raised dues recently, and that was the first time since we took over,” Admire said. “Even with that, the increase was very modest. The idea was to give more value to membership. That was our goal. We wanted people to want to be members and to feel like they are getting their money’s worth out of the club.” The approach seems to be working. “Our membership has more than doubled in three years because of what the owners have done. The numbers still aren’t where they used to be in the ‘80s and ‘90s, but we’re getting closer,” Ford said. “We’re starting to see families come back to Hillview, and most of the credit goes to the owners. “They wanted to put their stamp on this place. ... They didn’t want to see the club die.”

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Pros offer tips for consistent success By Barney Quick Correspondent

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olf can be enjoyable no matter one’s ability level. That said, it becomes more so if the player feels at least some sense of mastery over basic skills. What are some common hurdles people encounter as they hone a fundamental competence? According to Keith Clark, pro at Harrison Lake Country Club, “Number one is consistency in their setup. I’m talking 90 percent of the time. It’s usually not their swing. We see a lot of situations where the ball is positioned several inches differently relative to their stance from one shot to the next. They’re generally making the same swing, but the stance is different. There’s no way you can get consistent results with that.” He explains that “since your swing works in an arc, if your stance is off, your point of contact with the ball is going to be to the left or right of the middle of the arc. Players will sometimes think they have to modify their swing to fix it.” Minute adjustments can have a big impact, Clark stresses, calling golf “truly a game of inches.” He points out that pros practice with alignment sticks. “If the world’s best are doing that, it’s probably something everybody else should be doing also.” Regarding slicing the ball, Elliot Elger, the pro at Hillview Country

Club in Greenwood, says, “The biggest reason people slice or cut the ball is because the face is open or your swing path comes over the top. Usually your divots will point to the left of your intended target. “I want you to picture a forehand in tennis or pingpong that has topspin on it. You are hitting the ball from the inside and rotating your wrists closed. Force yourself to exaggerate your divot pattern. For example, see if you can get some divots to point straight or even a little right of the target. Remember to feel that right hand rotate over the top at impact like a tennis forehand. “A good drill to eliminate the cutting across the ball swing is aim right and try to hit it left. You can set up normally, move your back foot back or away from the ball about 2 feet. This closes your stance, and you are able to feel a better and more powerful swing path. I suggest making numerous practice swings before hitting a ball using this drill. Remember, the further left you aim, the further right the ball goes.” Amber Pasel, the pro at Hickory Stick Golf Club in Greenwood, considers the problem of the average golfer losing a great number of strokes and observes, “I think the key is in their short game, especially chipping. I see a lot of golfers making pitching and chipping harder than they need to. Use a 7 iron

a few steps off the green to get the ball on the green and running. Many average golfers don’t put enough weight on their front foot when chipping, rather weight shift or lose their weight on their back foot. If you keep your weight on your front foot on 99 percent of your chips, you will improve your contact drastically.” Elger says that to deal with chipping troubles, “The closer you get to the green, the more left your feet should aim. It is not uncommon for a skilled golfer to aim his or her feet 10 or so yards left of the target while chipping. That doesn’t mean your club face should aim left too though. “You should have a very narrow stance as well. Keep your eyes over the ball like you would do when you putt. Couple that with having a narrow stance, and it will become easier to hit down on the ball and hit crisp chips. When you stand closer to the ball, it is easier to slide the club under the ball and let the loft of the wedge work for you. You should feel as if slightly more weight is on your front or lead leg. Also, don’t take big divots.” Much of it comes down to patience and attentiveness and remembering that inches count. “The norm is that golfers want to hit the ball as far as they can and then learn about the short strokes,” Clark says.

Hillview continued from page 5 Augusta National, TPC at Sawgrass and Pebble Beach. “We’ve definitely seen a steady rise in memberships, and that’s very gratifying. It says we’re doing something right,” Admire said. “Throughout all this, we’ve been hopeful that our longtime members would stick with us … and they have. They’ve endured a lot of renovation and will continue to experience more.” Admire and his fellow owners plan to specifically address Hillview’s course and cart paths this year. “We’re beginning a draining process that will help take water off the course. Members have wanted that for a long time,” he said. “We’re also going to be rebuilding bunkers, which can be a timeconsuming and costly process. But again, we feel like it will add value. “We’re also looking at the cart path situation. We would like to add more paths, so that when conditions are too wet, we can get more play on the back nine. But that’s really bold because all of this is a lot to put on the membership in one season. So, we’re still contemplating.”

According to Ford, the changes have been well received by the community. “There’s a lot of family tradition associated with this club especially since this is such a small community,” he said. “There’s definitely a buzz about this place in Franklin.”

Admire agrees. “Hillview is an institution in this community. In fact, many years ago, it was the only source for golf in the community,” he said. “Over time, it has also served as a place for people to go to for class reunions. It is part of the social fabric going back to

1926. But what’s interesting is that we still have people in the community that don’t know where it is. “Going forward, one of our goals is to make Hillview more accessible by way of roads leading into the club.”

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Rulers of the rules Golfers only athletes who throw the book at themselves By STeve MccluRe cORRESpONDENt The new rules took effect Jan. 1, 2016. Here are the four primary changes:

The Rules of Golf The Rules of Golf are not be broken; Nevertheless, sometimes they are, By Pros who should know when to invoke them, Even when they are close to bizarre. There are Rules for playing the ball as it lies, And Rules that relate to the putting green, Rules for a ball, moved, deflected or stopped, And others related to “lift, place and clean.” Penalties are sometimes imposed by officials, Walking along and right on the scene. But now they are aided by enterprising viewers, Vigilantes with Rule Books watching the screen. Leon S. White www.GolfPoet.com

erhaps the most unique aspect of the rules of golf is that they are written assuming all players are honest. After all, in the “gentleman’s game,” players call the infractions on themselves. This year, the rules will be exactly the same for all players worldwide. The two governing bodies of golf, the U.S. Golf Association and the R & A (Royal and Ancient), have, for the first time, come together to administer a single set of rules. Instrumental in the adoption of the new rules book was Indianapolis resident Chip Essig, a PGA Hall of Famer who was appointed to the PGA Rules Committee in 1998. He is also the co-owner of Essig Golf LLC, which operates three area golf courses: Hickory Stick in Greenwood, Pebble Brook in Noblesville and Heartland Crossing in Camby. Effective on Jan. 1 this year, the new rule book can, to some observers, look a little intimidating. It’s no small read.

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“It’s pretty thick,” said Essig, “and most haven’t read it. Tiger (Woods) may be one exception.” Essig said that the biggest difference between golf’s rules and other sports’ rules are that the players are the ones calling the penalties. “It’s really the only sport that doesn’t have a referee,” he said. “Are there rules for those guys who aren’t (honest)? Yes and they (penalties) can be harsh and even result in disqualification. “One of the worst things on the tour is a cheater. You don’t ever overcome that, so guys are really good about calling penalties on themselves.” In the most recent rule book review, the USGA and R&A have adopted four significant changes. One of them is the withdrawal of Rule 18-2b (ball moving after address). If a ball at rest moves after the player addresses it, the player is no longer automatically deemed to have caused the ball to move. A one-stroke penalty under Rule 18-2 will be applied only when the facts show that the player caused the ball to move.

Chip Essig holds a copy of “Rules of Golf,” a book he had a key role in putting together. photo by Steve McClure Essig said there are times when gravity or a wind gust may inadvertently move the ball. “Once you ground your club and take a practice swing, you’re probably going to be found guilty and a penalty will be incurred, but it’s a case-by-case situation,” said Essig. “It’s all in the burden of proof.”

Another rule modification deals with a limited exception to disqualification of an incorrect score card. When a player did not know a penalty stroke was incurred and returns an incorrect scorecard, the player then incurs a penalty of two strokes under Rule 6-6d. In all other cases, the penalty will continue to be disqualification. Essig noted he has pushed for this rule change since the early 1990s. “Electronic leaderboards aren’t always accurate,” he said. “But walking scores by PGA officials do keep accurate accountings of scores and penalties.” The third modification deals with a penalty for use of artificial devices or equipment, for instance with range finders using slope measurements. The penalty for a player’s first breach of Rule 14-3 has been reduced from disqualification to loss of hole in match play or two strokes in stroke play. Any subsequent breach continues as a DQ. The last modification has stirred a great deal of reaction among both pros and amateurs. Rule 14-1b prohibits anchoring the

club either directly or by use of an anchor point in making a stroke. Golfers knew the rule was coming at least a year ago, and many had been trying to adjust prior the rule taking effect. In a report on the PGA Tour Champions website, Bernhard Langer is adjusting to the anchored putting ban. He had mastered the anchored putting method with an extended club resting on chest. He has been tinkering since learning of the ban and has reportedly tried 15 different putters and four different putting styles. As golfers catch up with the new rule book, Essig is among PGA and R&A professionals conducting workshops all over the world. He conducted workshops in Milwaukee and Nashville last month. The current rules will remain in place for four years. The objective with each four-year cycle is to monitor developments in the game and, when appropriate, respond with changes, said Thomas Pagel, senior director of the USGA Rules of Golf. “The amendments … enhance the essential principles of the rules, while at the same time reflect the evolution of the game,” he said.

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Difficult conditions challenge any golfer he rough is obviously not where you want your ball to be, but even the best golfers’ shots can land there. Within that situation, a number of variables can dictate what the best option is going to be. The length of the grass, the direction it’s lying relative to the player, its texture, and whether conditions are dry or wet, all call for different responses. What are the best ways to handle situations in which the ball has found its way to the rough?

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”Knowing the ball won’t go as far may impact club selection. If I’m 120 yards from the hole, I may choose a club that would normally go 130, just because I know it will have a negative impact on the ball strike.” — Keith Clark, pro at Harrison Lake Country Club

ing on hitting the same spot over and over again. Swing through and hold your finish. Don’t chop down at the ground and stop your follow-through. If you can do this while keeping your balance, you’ll become more successful out of the rough.” “The tip that I use the most is trying to make the least amount of contact with the heavy rough,” says Amber Pasel, pro at Greenwood’s Hickory Stick Golf Club. “The high grass will slow down your swing speed and try to shut your club face. Imagine the ‘grip butt end’ of the club as a flashlight. On your down swing, shine the “butt end of the grip” on the ball as long as you can. This will make you hold your angle, create lag and make your down swing a bit more vertical. This move will help you to come in contact with less grass than before.” The direction of the grass is a significant factor, according to Keith Clark, pro at Harrison Lake Country Club. “If the grass is lying back towards the player, it’s a

greater challenge than if it’s lying towards the target. If it’s lying towards the target, the player needs to be aware that the ball is going to roll farther than normal.” Wet grass can have an impact as well. “The ball isn’t going to spin as much coming out,” Clark says. He also notes that “knowing the ball won’t go as far may impact club selection. If I’m 120 yards from the hole, I may choose a club that would normally go 130, just because I know it will have a negative impact on the ball strike.” Clark says that rough conditions are a situation worth thinking about. “Most people fear bunkers, but the reality is that a shot out of the rough is generally more challenging.” As is generally the case with life’s less desirable circumstances, keeping calm and tailoring one’s response to the specifics at hand are the best ways to quickly get back to a more predictable environment.

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Odyssey’s premium Works line of putters now includes four new Big T models, each of which feature multiple performance technologies that promote improved alignment and roll. Comprised of four proven models, the Works Tank Cruiser line of putters combines Odyssey’s Fusion RX insert and Versa high contrast alignment technology with an adjustable counterbalance weighting system.

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Designed to provide the perfect blend of traditional muscleback control and more forgiving player’s cavity Mizuno S5 wedges back iron designs, the MP-5 iron features the same sole and head shape as the previous MP-64 but is built with a thicker area behind the impact area (and toward the toe) for improved feel and performance. The new S5 wedge is designed to appeal to both more advanced players who prefer Tour-style MP wedges and those who might feel they need the extra help from a slightly more game-improvement design.

Ping

The i iron features the company’s most progressive iron design yet. Ping engineers have also come up with the GMax irons, aimed at players who want maximum distance, forgiveness and a high trajectory. A new Glide ES model wedge and two new Cadence TR putters are also available.

Cobra

A 10g flip weight in the sole of the new F6 driver allows for customized CG location and performance; the front position promotes a lower trajectory, less spin, and more roll out while the rear position yields a higher trajectory, longer carry, and increased forgiveness on off-center hits. Cobra King Forged Tec iron The F6 fairway woods feature similar adjustable weighting technology as the driver, while the F6 hybrids feature a fixed 13g weight in the rear of the clubhead to improve forgiveness and launch conditions. A full line of women’s F6 metalwoods are available. Cobra F6 driver Featuring a new SpacePort design that allows a clear look into the internal design of the clubhead, the new King LTD driver was designed with the help of The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space and a materials science research study that took place on the International Space Station. Aimed at Tour pros and single handicap players, the new cavity back and muscle back King Forged irons are made with a five-step forging process that produces tighter tolerances and enhanced feel at impact. The new King Forged Tec irons are aimed at players looking for a combination of traditional looks and forged feel with the addition of enhanced distance and forgiveness.

Srixon

The 211-gram, 450cc Z 355 driver head features the ultra-high balance point Miyazaki Jinsoku shaft to help increase ball speed while promoting a more consistent, stable swing.

Ping G SF Tec driver

Srixon Z 355 driver

TaylorMade

TaylorMade has unveiled five models for 2016. The M1 driver has a white stripe close to the face that is designed to help you return the club to square, while the darker carbon fiber saves weight and gives the illusion of a smaller head in the TaylorMade M1 driver address position. Matching fairway woods feature the same dual-color crown with carbon fiber. A single track along the sole boasts a pair of 15-gram sliding weights to dial in shot shape. The adjustable hosel increases or decreases loft TaylorMade M1 fairway by 1.5-degrees. wood The PSi, which stands for “players slotted iron,” has a multimaterial badge in the rear to control sound and vibration, plus a cut-through sole slot, and cutouts on the face to increase flex and maintain ball speeds on off-center hits. The PSi TaylorMade PSi iron Tour’s forged cavityback has a Speed Pocket and face slots to improve the performance with off-center hits.

Titleist

The stainless steel AP1 716 iron sports a 360-degree undercut cavity and a thinner, unsupported face than its 714 predecessor. It’s more flexible, which Titleist Vokey SM5 Raw leads to more ball speed, wedges a higher launch and likely more carry distance. Added forgiveness (and ball speed) should expand the AP2’s appeal. The extremely popular Vokey SM5 wedges have the Tour-preferred Raw finish, which was previously only available to the best players in the world through the Tour department. The new Scotty Cameron Futura X7 and X7M putter models represent the latest and greatest in Cameron’s high MOI mallet line.

XXIO

The key feature of the new XXIO 9 driver is “Dual Speed Technology,” which combines a proprietary ultra lightweight, high balance point shaft with a heavy clubhead. The xxio9 driver combination is supposed to create more centrifugal force in the downswing and more kinetic energy at impact resulting in faster swing speeds and more powerful impact. For players looking for maximum game-improving performance that includes enhanced distance, easy launch, and maximum distance, the new XXIO 9 irons are worth a look.

Wilson

The new 460cc FG Tour F5 driver features a 6-way adjustable hosel that can be set from 8-degrees to 12.5-degrees in half-degree increments. The adjustable hosel can be adjusted without removing the clubhead for added convenience. Featuring the same hosel design as the driver, the FG Tour F5 fairway woods are available in three lofts. A very thin Carpenter steel clubface provides faster ball speeds and distance while an interchangeable weight in the sole allows for customization of spin rates and launch angle. The new FG Tour F5 Hybrids are built with the same face as the fairway woods for faster ball speeds and also feature larger clubheads in the stronger lofts for added forgiveness and improved launch.

Tour Edge Exotics EX9 fairway wood

Wilson FG Tour F5 iron

Forged from carbon steel, the FG Tour F5 irons are aimed at players who want plenty of distance with the enhanced feel and feedback normally associated with more traditional “players,” iron designs.

Tour Edge

The new Exotics EX9 driver comes in standard and Tour models, both of which have lower and deeper CG locations than past Exotics models, yielding enhanced forgiveness and lower spin rates for more distance. Featuring a fairly traditional profile with minimal offset, the EXi irons are built with a dual undercut cavity that produces a low and deep CG location for enhanced forgiveness on off center hits. Designed to provide maximum distance with forgiveness, the new EXd irons feature the deepest undercut cavity in the Exotics lineup, creating more face flex and higher ball speeds at impact. An all-hollow design with very thin clubfaces makes the new Exotics CB Pro Tungsten irons easy to hit and long for anyone looking for max game improving performance. The new Exotics EX9 fairway woods are aimed at players looking for maximum clubhead speed and distance. The Exotics EX9 Tour fairway wood features a compact, 150cc clubhead with a cup face design for faster ballspeed and enhanced overall distance. Other features include a unique sole design with waves that improve the way the clubhead moves through the turf for less friction and more speed, ribs inside the structure that improve sound at impact, and a 9-gram interchangeable weight screw. The Exotics EX9 Tour hybrid is aimed at players who prefer more iron-like hybrids. The combination of a titanium faceplate, hyper steel body, and a redesigned slot behind the clubface provide more ball speed and distance. GOLF, DAILY JOURNAL, WEDNESday, April 6, 2016 13

PGA Tour schedule Remaining PGA Tour schedule April 7-10 — Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA. Purse: $10 million, CBS, ESPN

July 28-31 — PGA Championship, Baltusrol GC, Springfield, NJ. Purse: $10 million, CBS, TNT

April 14-17 — RBC Heritage, Harbour Town GL, Hilton Head, SC, Purse: $5.9 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

Aug. 4-7 — Travelers Championship, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT. Purse: $6.6 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

April 21-24 — Valero Texas Open, JW Marriott TPC San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Purse: $6.2 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

Aug. 11-14 — Olympic Men’s Golf Competition, Olympic Golf Course, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. GOLF

April 28-May 1 — Zurich Classic of New Orleans, TPC Louisiana, Avondale, LA. Purse: $7 million

Aug. 11-14 — John Deere Classic, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL. Purse: $4.8 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

May 5-8 — Wells Fargo Championship, Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC. Purse: $7.3 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

Aug. 18-21 — Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, NC. Purse: $5.4 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

May 12-15 — The Players Championship, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Purse: $10.5 million

Aug. 25-28 — The Barclays, Bethpage State Park (Black), Farmingdale, NY. Purse: $8.5 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

May 19-22 — AT&T Byron Nelson, TPC Four Seasons Resort, Irving, TX. Purse: $7.3 million CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

Sept. 2-5 — Deutsche Bank Championship, TPC Boston, Norton, MA. Purse: $8.5 million, GOLF, NBC, PGA TOUR LIVE

May 26-29 — Dean & Deluca Invitational, Colonial CC, Fort Worth, TX. Purse: $6.7 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

Sept. 8-11 — BMW Championship, Crooked Stick GC, Carmel, IN. Purse: $8.5 million, GOLF, NBC, PGA TOUR LIVE

June 2-5 — The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, OH. Purse: $8.5 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

Sept. 22-25 — TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA. Purse: $8.5 million, GOLF, NBC, PGA TOUR LIVE

June 9-12 — FedEx St. Jude Classic, TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN. Purse: $6.2 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE

Sept. 30-Oct. 2 — Ryder Cup, Hazeltine National GC, Chaska, MN. GOLF, NBC

June 16-19 — U.S. Open, Oakmont CC, Oakmont, PA. Purse: $10 million, FOX, FS1 June 23-26 — Quicken Loans National, Congressional CC (Blue), Bethesda, MD. Purse: $6.9 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE June 30-July 3 — Barracuda Championship, Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV. Purse: $3.2 million, GOLF June 30-July 3 — World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, Firestone CC (South), Akron, OH. Purse: $9.5 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE July 7-10 — The Greenbrier Classic, The Old White TPC, White Sulphur Springs, WV. Purse: $6.9 million, CBS, GOLF, PGA TOUR LIVE July 14-17 — Barbasol Championship, RTJ Trail (Grand National), Auburn/Opelika, AL. Purse: $3.5 million, GOLF July 14-17 — The Open Championship, Royal Troon GC, Ayrshire, Scotland. Purse: $9.3 million, GOLF, NBC July 21-24 — RBC Canadian Open, Glen Abbey GC, Oakville,Ontario, Canada. Purse: $5.9 million, CBS, GOLF 14 GOLF, DAILY JOURNAL, WEDNESday, April 6, 2016

Phil Mickelson hits from a sand trap on the 12th fairway during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

LPGA Tour schedule Remaining LPGA Tour schedule April 10-16 — Lotte Championship presented by Hershey (Sat. Finish), Oahu, HI. Purse: $1.8 million

June 20-26 — Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, Rogers, AR. Purse: $2 million

April 18-24 — Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic presented by CTBC, San Francisco, CA. Purse: $2 million

June 27- July 3 — Cambia Portland Classic, Portland, OR. Purse: $1.3 million

April 25-May 1 — Volunteers of America Texas Shootout, Irving, TX. Purse: $1.3 million May 2-8 — Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic, Prattville, AL. Purse: $1.3 million

July 4-10 — U.S. Women’s Open, CordeValle, CA. Purse: $4.5 million July 11-17 — Marathon Classic presented by Owens Corning and O-I, Sylvania, OH. Purse: $1.5 million July 18-24 — UL International Crown, Chicago, IL

May 16-22 — Kingsmill Championship presented by JTBC, Williamsburg, VA. Purse: $1.3 million

July 25-31 — RICOH Women’s British Open, Milton Keynes, England Purse: $3 million

May 23-29 — LPGA Volvik Championship, Ann Arbor, MI. Purse: $1.3 million

Aug. 15-21 — Olympics Women, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

May 30-June 5 — ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer, Galloway, NJ. Purse: $1.5 million

Aug. 22-28 — Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Purse: $2.25 million

June 6-12 — KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Sammamish, WA. Purse: $3.5 million

Aug. 29-Sept. 4 — Manulife LPGA Classic, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Purse $1.6 million

June 13-19 — Meijer Classic presented by Kraft, Belmont, MI. Purse: $2 million

Sept. 12-18 — The Evian Championship, Evian Les Bains, France, Purse: $3.25 million Sept. 26-Oct. 2 — China - TBD China. Purse: $2.1 million

Lydia Ko, from New Zealand, watches her tee shot on the par-three third hole during the final round of the Kia Classic women’s golf tournament in Carlsbad, Calif. AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi

Oct. 3-9 — Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Purse: $2 million Oct. 10-16 — LPGA KEB-Hana Bank Championship, Incheon, Korea. Purse: $2 million Oct. 17-23 — Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship, Taipei, Taiwan. Purse: $2 million Oct. 24-30 — Blue Bay LPGA, Hainan Island, China. Purse: $2 million Oct. 31-Nov. 6 — Toto Japan Classic, TBD. Purse: $1.5 million Nov. 7-13 — Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico. Purse: $1 million Nov. 14-20 — CME Group Tour Championship, Naples, FL. Purse: $2 million

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