GOLF SHOP NEWS More on Your Game

BY JOHN HUGHES, PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Swing Smoothly

Trying to hit shots at 100% normally doesn’t end with good results. Plan to swing 85%. You will be surprised how your shots are more consistent and you likely will hit it the same distance, or even farther.

The Longer Club

When you find yourself at a distance between clubs, take the longer one. You will naturally swing easier (see above), and you won’t end up short as often.

Invite Faster Players Through

Even if your pace is good, if there are faster players waiting behind you, invite them through! However, if there isn’t space ahead for them that isn’t an option.

And…Remember to Take Care of the Golf Course

Fix balls marks, fill divots, rake bunkers, keep carts at least 40 feet away from greens.

Upcoming Club-Fitting Days at Woodbridge

Sat, Mar 22: Callaway

Fri, Mar 7: Mizuno

Sat, Mar 9: Titleist

Sun, Apr 13: TaylorMade

Golf Rules

Last Month’s Question –

A player strikes their ball from a bunker onto the next teeing area. Another player, who is making a practice swing, accidentally strikes the moving ball. The ball comes to rest in a yellow penalty area. What is the ruling?

Answer –

The player must play the ball as it lies in the yellow penalty area or take relief under the penalty area relief Rule (17.1d). Explanation: Rule 11.1b.

This Month’s Question –

A player makes a stroke at their ball that lies in a greenside bunker. The ball comes to rest over the green and out of bounds. The player is now required to take stroke-and-distance relief by dropping a ball in the bunker. Before playing the next stroke, the player smooths the sand in the bunker in caring for the course. What’s the ruling?