PRO's TIP OF THE MONTH - QUESTION ANSWERED

In response to the question about removing ‘’’loose impediments” from your ball, or near your ball…yes it is perfectly legal to remove anything that is not “fixed or growing” from your ball. Just be very careful when removing a loose impediment from your ball or around your ball, as it is a one stroke penalty if your ball moves while you are removing such impediments.

Also, as we aereate the fairways in the next couple of weeks, you may find your ball nestled down in one of the holes. It is perfectly legal to move your ball out of an aereation hole. Just place it so it is out of the hole. Same for the green aereation.

Thanks for the good question!  Anytime you have a golf question, please comment on any BLOG post and we will get the answer and post it right here!!!

PRO'S TIP OF THE MONTH

Ladies,  Sorry it's been awhile since we've had a "Tip".  Mike sent a great one this time regarding pace of play.  If you have any questions about this tip or any ideas for future tips, please comment to this post.

Pro's Tip of the Week:

What is "slow play".

Different courses have different ideas on what is the proper speed of play and when golfers are playing too slow. Sun Hills falls into the middle range of difficulty and length which are the main factors that create different pace of play guidelines.

That being said, the normal pace of play for a foursome should take no more than 2 hours and 15 minutes for 9 holes. For a twosome it should take no more than 2 hours. Walking vs riding only adds about 10 minutes per 9 hole round. So a pace of 15 minutes per hole for 3 or 4 players should be adequate for most players.

 The key to faster play is:

1) always be ready to play when it is your turn.

2) if you ride, grab a couple clubs and walk to your ball if you are on the other side of the fairway.

3) Always putt out as long as you don't have to stand on someone's line.

4) Play ready golf on the tee, don't worry about honors when teeing off.

5) Socialize while riding or walking to your ball, but stop, hit and continue between shots and on the tee.

Enjoy the game, the company, the scenery and being outside. But don't ruin other player's games by making them wait on you the whole round!

PRO's TIP OF THE WEEK

Sorry the Tip of the Week became Tip of the Month...

How about a Chipping Lesson?

I keep seeing most players using a sand wedge or even a lob wedge for almost all their shots around the green. I believe you should use the least lofted club that will safely carry to the green and let the ball run on the ground rather than try to fly a shot all the way to the hole. Try gripping down on a seven or eight iron when you are just a few feet off the green and have plenty of green to work with. Just shorten your back swing and brush the grass like a long putt with those irons. Bump and run the ball instead of trying to fly the ball most of the way to the hole. With a little practice, you can become a great "chipper".

PRO'S TIP OF THE WEEK

Pro's Tip of the Week:

Now that we have water in the ponds we should discuss the options you have when hitting a ball into the hazard. If a water hazard is marked with yellow stakes or lines it is a "Regular Water Hazard" and you have 3 options to play your next shot. If the hazard is marked with red stakes or lines it is a "Lateral Water Hazard" with two additional options. In both cases you have the option to:

 1) Play the ball from the hazard.

 2) Play from where you hit your shot from that went into the hazard, adding 1 penalty shot.

3) Take a drop, keeping the point where your ball crossed the margin of the hazard between you and the hole and go back as far as you like and add a 1 shot penalty.

 If marked Red, you have these 2 other options.

 4) You may drop within 2 club lengths no closer to the hole, from the point the ball crossed the margin of the hazard, adding 1 penalty stroke.

 5) You may drop on the other side of the hazard, within 2 club lengths of the water no closer to the hole. I'm sure this is crystal clear now.....?

 Just remember there is no such thing as dropping back on your "line of flight" that the ball went into the hazard on.

CHICAGO PUTTS - April 29, 2015

Greetings!  What a beautiful day we had for golf this week!  Again, we had 34 ladies come out and play.  There was some pretty darn good putting done for the "Chicago Putts" POD.  Congrats to the winners!

We also want to thank Mike for the Short Game clinic he gave us.  I know it helped me.  Thanks also to the ladies who participated!  It was a fun time!!!

Pro's Tip of the Week:

How can you get out an impossible lie in a deep bunker? Instead of whacking away in a deep sand bunker, you have 1 option that may save you some strokes as well as your sanity. You may, with a 1 stroke penalty, go back to the spot from where you hit into the bunker and replay the shot from there. (Just make sure you avoid the bunker the next time.) Also, if your ball is in an impossible lie in a sand bunker you have another option as well. You may drop within two clublengths of where your ball lies, in the bunker, with a 1 stroke penalty. But at least you may get the ball to a spot where you can get it out. Best advice...Stay out of the sand!

SHORT GAME CLINIC

Ladies!

This coming Wednesday, Mike will
be holding free golf clinics for our league.  They will be at 3:00 and 6:00.

He will help us with our Short Game

Come early before your tee time or join in after!  This is a great opportunity for us to address some things that may be bugging us in our Short Game!

Thanks Mike!!!

JUNE GOLF LESSON SPECIALS

Hi Ladies,  Dennis Mead, Sun Hills' Golf Pro has a special for the month of June.  The weather is supposed to clear, so this would be a great time to get some friends together and sharpen up the game.

If you haven't had a chance to meet Dennis, this would be a great time.  Dennis is usually in the Pro Shop when our league plays.  Take the time to introduce yourself.  He would love to meet everyone!

GOLF LESSONS

Hi Ladies!
Our Golf Pro, Dennis Mead, is offering group lessons to our ladies.  He has set aside some times tomorrow, or would happily work with your group to schedule a more convenient time.  The times he has set aside are:

Ladies: Starting Wednesday 5/11 9:30 AM

Ladies: Starting Wednesday 5/11 2:00 PM

Ladies: Starting Wednesday 5/11 3:15 PM

Ladies: Starting Wednesday 5/11 7:00 PM

You can contact Dennis at:  (801-889-8417) to sign up.

Speaking from experience, lessons with friends are fun as well as beneficial.  Since you are all learning together, you would be able to recognize "slips" and help each other out when you are playing.  And hey, you could win the next "Most Improved Golfer" prize!

NEW PRO

Hi Ladies!  To follow up on my email, we are so happy to have Dennis Mead, PGA professional at Sun Hills.  Below is the flyer and registration form I attached to the mail.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet Dennis and have your swing analized.