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Friday, April 25th, 2008
By Lawrence Bredenkamp
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why do I slice the ball?” If so, you are not alone. Over 90% of club golfers suffer from this problem.
First off you need to know what causes a slice. I don’t want to get too technical here as this article is supposed to give you a few simple tips on how to avoid or reduce your slice. Two things have to be present to create a slice. First, you must have an out-to-in swing path; in other words, your club face is cutting across the ball causing it spin sideways. Second, you must have an open club face. Both of these factors must be present to create a slice.
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Saturday, April 12th, 2008
By Ray L. Walberg
If you have seen Tin Cup, a popular movie starring Kevin Costner, you should understand how important the 7-Iron is to the game. To the golf player, the 7-Iron is often thought of as the perfect golf club.
With only a 7-Iron and a putter, a golfer could shoot par on nearly any golf course. Now, using a 7-Iron as a golf drive will not result in drives of 300 yards, but long drives are not what the 7-Iron was designed to do. However, depending on the golfer’s strength, a quality shot with a 7-Iron can still go anywhere from 175 to 225 yards.
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
By Martin Vousden
PREVIOUSLY: Sportsmanship
We should: Have understanding, sympathy and encouragement for all club employees, whether they be the secretary, pro, greenskeeper, catering or other staff. We should realize that they have particular skills, knowledge and abilities that we do not possess, and look for ways in which we can help them in running the club.
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Monday, March 24th, 2008
By Martin Vousden
PREVIOUSLY: Pace of Play
We should: Repair pitch marks, replace divots and rake bunkers. Talk quietly, call others through as soon as it becomes apparent that we need to search for a ball, and put all our rubbish into one of the on-course bins, or our bag, until we can dispose of it later. In addition, we should dress sensibly and in accordance with the club’s dress code.
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Wednesday, December 31st, 1969
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