Greetings from Dave
Seve Trophy - 07/05/2017
1st - Pete Bryant - 71
2nd- Bob Smith - 72
3rd - Jack Rimmer - 72
4th - Charlie Dodd - 72
5th - Jack Wort - 72
Best Gross - Simon Higgins - 73
Thursday Night League Results - 04/05/2017
1st - G Donohoe - 21
2nd - S Higgins - 20
3rd - R Alcock - 18
NP 6th -C Cole - Winning a FREE Pint
NP 9th - R Logan - Winning a FREE Meal
Mixed Golden Jubilee - 02/05/2017
The mixed golden jubilee took place on the 2nd May. The winners were Tony Ann Bywater and Mick Bates, pictured receiving the trophy.
Set Your Posture For Success
A good posture position is an essential element if you are to have success of becoming a consistent ball striker. Your posture is the foundation that supports the swing. Many swing problems are just a result of poor posture. Good posture is important as it will determine the shape of your swing and effect how you strike the golf ball. Being in the proper posture position allows the golfer to make the correct turn, pivot and rotation back and through the ball during the golf swing. You don't have to be athletic to achieve a great posture position. Just follow the 5 simple tips below. They work for golfers of all shapes and sizes.
A good golf swing requires a good turn around your spine or central column. The better the position of your posture at address the more effectively you will be able to perform this motion. One of the biggest problems I see when out on the range teaching is what we call the 'C' shaped posture, which is when the golfer has a curved spine angle. This is due to slouching shoulders or set in a slumped position. This will put pressure on you back and will drastically reduce the amount you are able to rotate during the swing. When the body is not properly set-up, the swing and speed of the club, along with poor posture, adds up to being off balance and losing control of the club. Your body weight at address must be in a balanced position with the weight on the balls of the feet; having poor posture will also affect your balance.
Follow these 5 simple steps to help your achieve the perfect posture:
- Stand tall with bend of the knees
- Place a club across your hip line. Keeping your chin up, tilt from the pelvis over the club keeping your body weight on the balls of your feet in a balanced position. You should tilt until your shoulders are over the top of your shoes or about 45 degree
- Let your arms flop and hang down in front of you (Pic 1)
- The club should be gripped in a position where your arms hang naturally
Now you're in the correct position take your stance. Depending on the club you're using your stance should generally be a little wider than should width apart.
Back to the Leading Edge this week and a medal round competition took place on Monday 8th May.
Result of LE4
Division 1
1st - Greg Watson 68
2nd - P Caswell 72
3rd - M Bates 73
Division 2
1st - B Haynes 71
2nd - W Orwin 73
3rd - K Lissimore 73
Senior Capatin's Away Day
Senior Captains away trip to Lilleshall GC is on Monday 7th August 2017. The cost is £39 for a bacon bap and coffee on arrival, 18 holes of golf and a 2 course meal after the golf. There are still places available so please sign up on the noticeboard. If you have signed up please can you pay the money for the day to either the LE Desk on a Monday, Phil Wilson or a committee member directly.
Dates For Your Diary
Senior Captain's Invitation day is on Monday 5th June 2017. The entry list is on the noticeboard and there are still places available for this pairs competition. The Senior Open is on 4th September 2017 and entry forms will be available from the LE desk or A Archibold.
Competitions For The Next Month
May 18th - Seniors v Barleston GC Home
May 22nd - Leading Edge 5 Tee Times on Noticeboard
May 25th - Vets v Alsager Away
June 5th - Senior Captains Invitation Day Entries on Noticeboard
June 7th - Vets v Wychwood Park Away
June 12th - Leading Edge 6 Entry List on Noticeboard
June 15th - Seniors v Stafford Castle Away