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instructionChip and Run vs Pitch Shots: the basics Randall Hollands Smith When playing the Chip and Run you will notice 12 3 in the backswing (Picture 2) that Rachel’s body [email protected] has not moved a great deal although her hands 45 6 and the club have traveled a distance away fromT here are two types of chipping: the ball. Remember this is a high accuracy shot, is played from a further distance from the Randall is an Instructor at the Rachel (1) The Chip and Run and (2) The which means that the least amount of moving green, it therefore stands to reason to have a Hetherington Golf Range, 425 Piggabeen Pitch Shot. Although the two shots parts in the action will ensure consistency. slightly longer backswing. Road, Cobaki Lakes, 2486, and is availableare categorized under chipping, and are Notice how her weight has not shifted and for lessons specialising in video analysis andsomewhat similar in technique, they have still remains on the target side foot. You will see in Picture 6 that Rachel’s launch monitor. Please contact Randall ontwo very different applications when being weight remains on her target side foot and 0408 381 924, or the Golf Range on 07 5590used on the golf course. This finish position (Picture 3) is imperative her balance is good. You will notice that her 7686 or email [email protected] for consistent chipping. Note that Rachel’s follow through is almost a mirror image of for further information. So how do you decide what shot and when? weight has still remained on her target side the back swing, ensuring consistency in both foot throughout the entire shot, ensuring a distance and direction. Before attempting to play either shot you downward blow into the ball and the verymust first decide which shot will be best suited straight position of both Rachel’s left arm andfor the situation that confronts you. The basic the club shaft. The major problem that werule of thumb is if you have more ground to encounter as coaches when we see peoplecarry the ball over than green to work with then play this shot is that their left wrist bendsyou will need to play a Pitch Shot. Conversely, upwards through impact resulting in eitherif you have less ground and more green then fat shots or thin shots.you will need to play a Chip and Run. When playing the Pitch Shot, club choice is Now that you have made a decision on the either the Pitching Wedge, Gap Wedge or theshot you are going to play you can choose the Sand Wedge. As we did for the Chip and Run,club best suited to that shot. The most common the determining factor will be the distance,choices are either the 7-iron or the 9-iron. which you must carry the ball in relation toRemember that the 7-iron will be used on shots the amount of green that you have to workof a slightly longer distance than the 9-iron. with. As a general rule of thumb the PW will fly ½ of the total distance and roll the In Picture 1, Rachel begins to move into the other ½. While the SW will fly 2/3rd the totalball and take her stance. You can see in this distance and roll 1/3rd.photo that she does not put both hands onthe club at this stage, as care must be taken The Chip and Run and the Pitch Shot haveto line up not only the clubface but your very similar set up positions. In Picturebody as well. Note that her weight is forward 4, note the stance width and the weightin her stance slightly more towards the target distribution towards the target side foot. Youside, she has gripped down the golf shaft can also see that the golf grip is again in frontfor both comfort and control, as she is now of the ball encouraging a downward blowstanding closer to the ball and more over it. into the ball imperative for this type of shot.The golf grip is forward of the ball which willassist in generating a more downward blow The difference to note between Picture 5necessary for all chipping shots. and Picture 2 is the distance that the club has traveled away from the ball. As the pitch shotUrban Golf Gear THAILAND GOLF TOUR CJPwww.urbangolfgear.com.au 20 - 28 Octoberber 2014 Hua Hin, ThailandAll Inclusive Package: OPEN TO ALL MALE & FEMALE7 nights Deluxe room accommodation at Centra Grand Beach Resort -with daily breakfast AMATEUR CLUBReturn airfares and charges to Bangkok, Thailand4 rounds of competition golf (Majestic GC, Black Mountain, Springfield Royal GC & Banyan GC) GOLFERS1 round of social golf Palm Hills GC1 caddy per golfer at each course1 cart per 2 golfers at each course1 private day tour on rest day (River Kwai Bridge, Floating markets & Sai Yok Elephant camp)All airport and golf transfers by VIP coachOwner escourted to all rounds, check-in and transfersWelcome souvenir bag worth $500Event scoring and daily prizes totalling $10,000Includes all taxes and service charges SINGLE GOLFER FROM - $ 1,750 inlc ights* NON GOLFER - $ 1,150 incl ights* Information and Reservations www.golfgetaways.net.au Email: [email protected] | Phone: +61 424 606 33452 August 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au

instructionThe path to success DavidWilliams Outside the plane on the downswing, the golfer will swing across the target line Path versus Face differences and corresponding spin axis tilts www.willowgolf.com.au So let’s look at a slice.  We know the face is club face to the ball by manipulating the face open to the path at impact.  Why? will cause inconsistent results in ball flight. not outside the ball on the downswing.  TheT he majority of students that I see will club head should attack the ball from a slice the ball.  The rest will hook, with Is the outside-to-in path causing the face Once the golfer has worked on their neutral diagonal delivery path and square up to the few knowing the correct path on the to remain open or is the open face causing grip, the turning open and rolling closed of ball at impact.downswing. To learn to hit it straighter, let’s the golfer to swing across the ball?  That’s a the club through impact , it shouldn’t take toolook at why the ball curves in the air. chicken or the egg question. long to feel how much this needs to occur to For a golfer who slices to achieve this, the produce a straighter ball flight in the air. golfer may feel like they need to hit the ball The main thing that golfers do to curve the I believe we should correct the face angle from in-to-out and roll the face closed toball is to have an open or closed clubface first to allow the ball to fly straight in the If the club’s path is still across the ball the achieve a square impact and square face.  If thecompared to the club’s path through impact. air and then the golfer should correct the golfer merely needs to feel like they are golfer who has been slicing wants to hit the path.  An open face at impact can be caused swinging to the opposite direction. ball straight they will probably need to feel like Gear effect will also cause the ball to curve by a number of faults in a swing, but the one they are hitting a draw or hook.  The analogy Iin the air, even if the path and face angles thing I nearly always see is the club face not In the photo, we can see how a typical use for students is to pretend they are playingare both at 0º.  Gear effect happens when turning back and rolling through impact.  The right-handed golfer who slices the golf ball tennis and are required to hit a top spinningthe ball is struck towards the toe or heel act of moving both arms around the body looks prior to impact on the downswing.  The shot down the Right-Hand sideline.  Hit outof the club.  A ball struck towards the toe in a swing should see the hands turning and club is above the swing plane and will through the ball and roll the hands.will produce draw/hook spin and a ball rolling through impact.  The sensation would therefore be required to swing across thestruck towards the heel will produce fade/ be that the club face is turning open on the target line through impact.  Depending on The opposite would also be true if a golferslice spin.  The path and face angle of the backswing and then rolling closed on the how much the face remains open to the path, hooked the ball.  The club face is closedclub through impact can directly influence downswing into finish. the ball could start slightly left of target but to the path to create a draw/hook so thethe golfer’s ability to hit the sweet spot on then fade or slice to the right. golfer may feel like they need to hit a fade tothe club face, and have a greater effect on One thing that can have a major impact on straighten their ball flight out. •curvature of the ball through the air. So we club face rotation is the grip.  A strong grip To correct the above picture, We mustwill focus our attention on the club’s path will usually cause the clubface to close on the understand that as we are standing side on David Williams is Head Teaching Professionalversus club face angle at impact. way back and the golfer will subconsciously to the target and swing the club around our at Patterson River Golf Club. He is also a Master react by attempting to open it on the body, the club must travel back, up and in on Instructor at the Medicus Golf Institute. To achieve a straight ball flight, the club face downswing.  This goes against what should the backswing and should follow a similar www.willowgolf.com.auangle must be pointing in line with the club happen bio-mechanically so presenting the path on the downswing.  This means the clubhead’s path.  i.e. if the club face angle is 0º when should not be directly behind and definitelycompared to the clubhead path (both in thesame direction at impact) the ball will fly straight.   When the club head path and club faceangle differ, the ball will curve.  If the face isopen to the clubhead path the ball’s axis willtilt and the ball will fade/slice.  Conversely, ifthe face is closed to the club head path theball’s axis will tilt and the ball will draw/hook. The tilting spin axis of the golf ball isexactly like an airplane flying.  When it’sflying straight, its wings, or horizontal axis,is level.  When it wants to turn, it banksits wings, or tilts its horizontal axis and itturns.  The more it tilts its horizontal axis thesharper the plane with turn. www.insidegolf.com.au | August 2014 53

instruction Moylan Mesquite-boundSimple drills forthe time-poor In May, Brendan Moylan competed in the Australian Finals of the RE/MAX Long David Merriman Balance is created by correct set up. Bow Jae demonstrates placement of divot after club Drive Tournament, and was successful in from your hips, unlock your knees and feel head strikes ball between tees qualifying for the upcoming World LongI f you don’t have a lot of time to practice, about 55 percent of your weight on the balls Drive Championships to be held in Las here are some simple drills for you. of your feet. This will help maintain balance Jae demonstrates a balanced finish and Vegas in September. through your golf swing. It is difficult to weight on the left side First and most important is making solid focus on all four of these positions so focus Brendan now has an intensive period ofcontact with your ball. Set up your ball in the on having a good balanced finish and the training before the World Champs, whichcorrect position. Place two tees either side of rest will fall into place. will involve gym fitness and technicalthe ball far enough apart for the club head to work at the range.fit through. Now remove the ball. Practice You also need to ensure you are swingingswinging through the tees clipping the grass down the target line. For this you can use a “I am getting the power and strengthbetween the two tees ensuring your divot spare golf club or alignment stick and place it up in my legs and lower back mostly,finishes ahead of where your ball would be. between your toe line and your ball pointing but still training the whole body,” heMistakes can be easily seen. If you hit the ball towards your target. Step back and look at says.”Hitting lots of balls at Golf Centralfat or skinny, look at your divot: chances are it your placement of the stick to make sure it is BNE, a state-of-the-art driving range thatstarts well before the tees which means that in line with your target. Using the alignment mirrors the long drive fairways I will beyou haven’t transferred your weight across to stick as a guide, practice to ensure you are facing, will take place in the final monthyour left side. If you hit the outside tee it means swinging down the target line. before I go.”you have hit the ball out of the heel of the club.If you hit the tee nearest to you, it means you Here is the greatest tip of all, do the Brendan will travel to Mesquite Nevada,have hit the ball off the toe of the club. This perfecting on the practice range. When you go a 50-minute drive from Las Vegas. Theexercise helps you make solid contact with the to play, just focus on alignment, solid contact, a small town is home to a purpose-built,golf ball and perfects the correct weight shift balanced finish and enjoy the round. $13 million dollar venue with the REMAXto your left side during your swing. Longdrive tour in mind. 600m above sea These simple tips should go a long way to level, the facility features low humidity, Good balance is also a major component helping you play better golf. hot air, as well as dry firm grass on theof a consistent golf swing. We need balance grid. Drives are regularly in the 350 toat four key points in the swing: the address For more information on how to play better 380m range, with players’ clubheadposition, the top of the back swing, the golf contact your local PGA golf professional speeds clocking over 144 mph.impact position and the finish of the swing. or contact me at Royal Pines Golf Club on the Gold Coast. • “I recently invested into new shafts that are designed to help me hit it higher and David Merriman is an Australian PGA Tour further, specifically suited just for the Las Player and Teaching Professional at Royal Vegas event,” he says. “I will be one of 128 Pines Resort, Gold Coast. Contact him on guys from all over the world, competing 0412 44 22 05. over three days, to make the top 8 final.” The top 8 players will return to Vegas in October for the final shoot out, to be held at Paiute Golf Club. The winner will take home $250,000 in an “all or nothing” final.Toowoomba bmw middle Ridge PRo am ClassiC Friday 5 September 2014, amateUrS COmpetitiON FOrmat - SiNGLe StabLeFOrd Nomination forms available online. Nominations close Monday 1 September, 2014.Over $30,000 in prizes available54 August 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au

instructionKey To Golf than to be positionedLesson #3 vertically above the toes. The right knee remains Building the backswing stable as in the address position. Both feet are flat Peter Croker The backswing is broken down into two Option 2: Table Edge Drill - Use a straight and heavy in the ground. components: 1) Body Pivot and 2) Hand and edge hip-high table positioned on a 15 to 20 In doing this a hip turn of www.keytofgolf.com Arm action. Blending 1 & 2 together in a degree angle to the stance line of the feet between 30 to 40 degrees correct sequence of motion is key. (angle of table edge to match the right foot should be the goal.T he balancing act has arrived where angle to the target line). Place your right foot we need to separate out the building Doorway/Table Edge just under the edge of the table so that when Now with the hip turn of the golf swing step-by-step from Exercise in correct stance, the right hip touches the stable, focus on rotatingtaking your new-found swing fundamentals table edge and will do so throughout the the shoulders against theto the golf course in competition. Purpose: To groove in how the body pivot exercise. Cross your arms in front of you with hips with the chest rotating works in the backswing. your elbows just under shoulder height and above the right knee. Feel We would like to emphasise that playing right elbow down, left elbow up. the coil of the core musclesgolf is a separate exercise to building Training Emphasis: Build the feeling of a when you do this. Alsoa competent and reliable golf swing – stable base with no sway and governed hip Start with a turning of the hips against the note the shoulder turnespecially when the focus is the backswing. and shoulder turn by controlling the foot and knees and feet. The left knee will move out is as flat as possible and knee movement. Build the coil of hips against towards the toes of the left foot but no further your body is in a balanced They say that putting your attention on the knees and feet – flat shoulder turn coiling and coiled position. Abackswing will see your game go backwards. against hips. Develop the sequence of hip checkpoint is to see that aSo please apply lots of drilling in this lesson turn leading the shoulder turn from the start line through the elbows willand preferably training with the short irons to of the backswing pivot action. Work to build be approximately parallelstart. Besides doing the drills, make plenty of a balanced backswing pivot with chest over to the ground and at rightpractice swings, starting slow before increasing right knee at the top of your backswing. angles to the target line.the speed of the swing. Hit balls into a practicenet to start, where your attention on where Exercise NOTE: InsideGolf Readersthe ball finishes is lessened. can get a 50% discount off Option 1: Doorway Drill: Place the left foot the purchase of the Key toWhen you go to the golf course, the focus up against the edge of a doorway with side of Golf Gold or Silver Programsneeds to be on: heel touching the base edge of the door frame. using Referral Code: Left foot angled out at approximately 15 to ktgpcrok.1. B reathing slowly and deeply. 20 degrees. Take the 3 Point Set Stance with hips touching the door frame and will do so Watch a video of this drill at2. Walking slowly and rhythmically throughout the exercise – spine tilted away from http://keytogolf.com/Backswing-Pivot/ the vertical door frame. Cross your arms in front3. Become aware of your balance over the of you with your elbows just under shoulder Peter Croker has been a PGA member since ball and from start to Finish. height and right elbow down, left elbow up. 1971 and has given lessons with his Croker Golf System to professionals including Vijay4. S tart the backswing smoothly and slowly Singh, Arnold Palmer, Rocco Mediate, Fred Funk, Olin Browne, and Bob Charles. Based on5. 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mental gameMental skills for junior golfers (and their parents) Junior golfers like 11 year-old Lucy Li (who qualified for the US Women’s open) require a specific set of mental skills in order to succeed (photo: AAP) Mathew Howe to cross to even think about becoming great level. I ask them if they have a weekly plan as from when you are born. In terms of structure at their sport. Sometimes mental issues arise a starting point and often hear that they don’t and where an outside influence such as a [email protected] with a lack of access to social media or on the have one of those written out. If they are not mental coach can be very helpful, it’s around other hand too much undisciplined freedom well organized they often leave out an area that age when they no longer want to listenE ven though this article is designed to of what they can look at and time spent on it. (rest and reflection) which is easily forgotten. to their parents! I don’t normally like to start help the needs of junior golfers I am It’s a captivating digital world now and just with someone before 14 years old. Some kids fully aware that most of the readers will like adults, kids need to escape the tasks of Mental Skills needed: Planning, prioritizing mature a lot faster than others so you reallybe the parents! Over the last thirteen years I everyday life. If the parents are not careful, the and self-discipline. need to look at the situation on an individualhave worked with juniors and their parents kids will get lost in the new exciting world of basis. If you are increasing the discipline sideone on one to help them learn mental skills digital addiction. Results: Fun & Discipline of things you need to make sure you are alsofor golf in a fun structured way. Over this time increasing the encouraging/caring side ofI have noticed some important skills that need Mental Skills needed: Self-discipline, self- When juniors start playing it’s almost always things to keep the balance in their mind.to develop in order for golfing progress to awareness and task management. for the reason to have fun with mum, dadcontinue and for the junior to still be playing or friends. As progress improves they need What is the best way to find out if a juniorthe game with enjoyment. This article will Parental Relations to learn how to introduce the disciplined is interested and ready to take on mentalexplore what mental skills are needed to elements while still keeping things fun. Most training?encourage/assist a champion human and Each family has their own set of unique of society starts to tell them how importantgolfer of the future. struggles and personalities. Every child had an it is to perform well and get results. As we all If they are snapping clubs, having tantrums innate need to please their parents or make know the first question 9/10 people ask you on/off the course and not listening to your What are big mental issues that junior their parents proud. Sometimes they may when you finish a round or tournament is, advice to change then that’s a definite yes—golfers face and why do they occur? not show it, but it is there! If the relationship “what was your score”? they do need to begin mental training. with the parent and the junior is not carefully Another definite yes would be if they are Rapid physical, mental and emotional maintained the bond can be torn and it can Mental Skills needed: Self-discipline, asking you questions on how to becomechange cause the junior to look for bizarre ways to perspective and humour. mentally great at golf and you feel yourself try and show the parents that they are good giving less than solid answers. More often It can be mentally tough to deal with rapid enough! e.g. raging on the golf course, not Life Choices! than not the golfers that are willing to work onchanges in hormones and appearance. Not talking with them about their performances. their minds are the ones that are already theonly because the rapid growth phase affects Etc. It’s also the time of trying to deal with the better players with more of an open attitude.the junior’s swing mechanics but it also can massive question of what they should do with You could ask them if they think the mentalaffect self-esteem and confidence levels. Mental Skills needed: - Communication their life. School starts asking questions about side of golf is important to their game. YouSomething I notice about some 15-16 year skills, role understandings, emotional what they should do with their career path could see if they are open to having a chatolds is they are almost full sized physical intelligence. subject choices. The new weight of discipline with a mind coach to work out if there is aadults but mentally and emotionally they can and responsibly gets thrust upon them more willingness to get to work. •be still pretty immature. Society can find it Social Relationships and more as each day goes by.hard to treat them accordingly when they are Mat Howe is a Golf Mind Coach withlooking at a giant. Learning to manage relationships with Mental Skills needed: Wisdom, long-term a degree in Sport Psychology and has friends is another issue that junior golfers thinking vs short-term thinking skills, decision mentally coached and caddied for golfers Mental Skills needed: Adaptability, strong need to deal with. Golf is a social game and making. from the international professional playingself-image, listening skills. played with people from all walks of life and standard through to beginners. If you age categories. People who you play with Tips to improve the situation have never had a mental coaching lesson Managing social media are starting to expect a decent conversation before you may find it more practical and in a round now and interviews start As a parent you could read a few books on helpful than what you had first imagined. The social media plays a huge role on the happening when you win tournaments. This the area to raise your awareness of how to Coaching can be done over the phonelife of a teenager these days. Technology has can be overwhelming for kids with quieter deal with lots of different scenarios. Other and clients range from 14 – 80 years old.advanced so fast that we instantly are linked personalities if they don’t have some tools to things that may help are making a time each Introduction sessions are $55 and lastin to what happens all around the world. move forward with. week to have conversations about any topics for around 30 minutes. Mat is based inSporting stars these days live a different other than golf. Furthermore, learning to care Wollongong on the South Coast of NSWlife to the rest of the population and have Mental Skills needed: Communication more about what happens at practice rather and can be contacted on 0410 695 605 orbecome almost ‘godlike’ in the eyes of many skills, self-confidence, and empathy. than just competition day can help emphasize email at [email protected]. Media highlights these points and what needs to really happen to get resultsyoung aspiring golfers have a mental abyss Time and priority management instead of putting lots of pressure and focus on performance. Adolescent athletes often tell me they are finding it difficult to juggle school work, What is a good age to start structured home chores, trying to earn a little money mental training? and training once they start reaching an elite I believe good solid mental training starts www.insidegolf.com.au | August 2014 57

events Hart tops Queensland Toowoomba Rookie of the Year BMW Middle Primary schools Ridge Pro-Amevent in full swing T he 2014 Robbie Bennetts Enterprises Tim Hart Classic Rookie of the Year is heating up withFor thousands of young Victorians, this reining National Futures Champion Tim The Rookie of the Year Award is presented The Middle Ridge Golf Club is proudlyyear’s Primary Schools Golf Event is the Hart taking a commanding lead. to the professional who in their first year staging their annual Middle Ridge Pro-highlight of their calendar. as a PGA Professional and playing the QLD Am on Friday 5 September 2014. For over After the Glenden Pro Am the leaderboard Sunshine Tour has produced outstanding 20 years the Club has staged this proud The Event is structured like a mini- looks like this: performances and thus have resulted in event and in 2012 all the hard work paidtournament. Par 3s are 100 metres long, winning in more prizemoney than any off, with event voted by the touringwhile par 4 and par 5 holes measure Pos Professional State Prize Money other rookie, with the winner receiving an professionals as the “PGA Tournament200 and 300 metres respectively. With 1st Tim Hart QLD $19,769.53 all expenses paid trip to Australasian Tour of the Year”. It is now recognised as onethe partnership between Golf Victoria, 2nd Peter Lee NSW $8,279.24 School. of Queensland’s most prestigious PGASchool Sport Victoria and the PGA of 3rd Blake McGrory QLD $6,119.86 tournaments.Australia, the organisations are working 4th David Abbott NSW $2,740.86 For more information, visit the PGA websitetogether to grow the unique event to 5th Tim Carss QLD $2,319.48 at: www.pga.org.au This year the event will carry a prizeensure that the first golfing experience pool of over $30,000 and will attract thefor all players is a memorable one. highest quality PGA Professional players competing on the Queensland Sunshine Last year, 2,700 students participated Tour.in the event across the state at 60different golf courses. The target for this Sponsorship packages are available. Foryear’s Primary Schools Event is to attract more information, ring (07) 4635 12194,000 students. Share your event! Students from grades three to sixfrom around Victoria have already been Does your club or charity have anbattling it out in the Regional Qualifiers upcoming golf event that you’d like toin an effort to book a place in the State promote? Or maybe you’d like to shareFinal to be held at Kooringal Golf Club the results of a recent tournament you’veon 1 December. run? With more than 30 qualifying events If so, then tell us all about it. Simplystill scheduled in 2014, it’s not too late email us at [email protected] withto enter. the dates, times, location and any other relevant details, and we will share it with- East Geelong GC (Monday 4 August) the readers of Inside Golf!- Woodlands Golf Club (Friday 8 August)- Mildura GC (Thursday 14 August)- Long Island CC (Monday 25 August)- Bendigo Golf Club (Monday 25 August)- Box Hill GC (Monday 8 September)- Shepparton GC (Monday 8 Sept)- Bacchus Marsh GC (Tuesday 16 Sept) More: juniors.golfvic.org.auCalderwood Valley Friendliest Course on the Coast Golf Course • All groups of 12 or more players receive an 18 hole gift voucher • Packages available for groups of 50 or more Social groups and players are welcome every day of the week • Play free golf on your Birthday • TERRIFIC TUESDAYS - ONLY $15 • New fleet of 20 carts - bookings recommended • $28 for 18 holes with a cart (pp) from Monday to Friday (12pm to 2pm) • Seniors, uni and TAFE discount rates available on weekdays Visit our new website for more information and special offers 532 Calderwood Rd, Albion Park 2527 Pro Shop: (02) 4256 3055 www.calderwoodgolf.com.au *Bookings required, conditions apply.58 August 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au



seniorsNATIONALAustralian Senior Ranking leaders Denis Dale position he has now held for a current total Senior  Total Number of 241 weeks. Ranking State Weeks of Career [email protected] Leader Since its inception nine different senior on Top WinsT he Australian Senior Ranking golfers have held the position of number one Competition run by Golf Australia ranked senior golfer in Australia. Stefan Albinski NSW 241+ 25 has certainly been one of the success 113 12stories of Australian amateur golf in the last The 2014 season heats up in September Denis Dale NSW 27 10decade. with three events to be held. The 36-hole 26 3 Grange Seniors in Adelaide will be played on Brian Sams NSW 14 16 The competition began in 2006 when it was the new Greg Norman designed East Course 11 2called the Australian Senior Order of Merit. In starting on September 4. Rick Oliver NSW 4the inaugural year it included the Australian 9 6Senior Amateur Championship, State Senior Beginning two days after The Grange event Bill Banks ACT 8 1Championships plus a few additional events. visitors will enjoy a very pleasant drive to 5Now renamed the Australian Senior Ranking Fleurieu Golf Club for the 54-hole South Chris Coats QLDSystem, the competition continues to grow Australian Senior Amateur Championship.and this year will include 16 major golf Described as being “modelled on the links Graham Blizard NSWtournaments covering every state and territory. style courses of Scotland” this will be the first senior event for Fleurieu. With the Peter King QLD Since joining the Over 55 ranks in 2008 surrounding Victor Harbour area oftenNSW senior Stefan Albinski has been the called “Adelaide’s playground” the 2014 Paul Maslen NSWdominant player and is again the current championship should attract a large field. leader on the ranking table. He has lost the 2014 Australian Senior Rankingstop spot along the way but continues to win At the end of the month the 2014 Australianmore tournaments and return to the premier Senior Amateur Championship will be played Stefan Albinski – current leader of the Player State Events Ave. on the Mandurah course south of Perth. This Australian Senior Ranking Competition. 1 Stefan Albinski NSW 9 102.16 is the most prestigious event for the year and 2 Paul Maslen NSW 7 97.67 as usual most of Australia’s top level senior 3 Denis Dale NSW 8 95.65 amateur golfers are expected to make the 4 Roy Vandersluis NSW 7 88.02 trip to the west for the tournament. 5 Peter King QLD 7 85.99 More information: www.ausoom.comVICTORIABusy month in Victorian Senior Order of MeritM ay-June was a busy period for Victoria’s best senior golfers title. Runner-up was multiple Doug Bachli Senior Amateur, an event that always attracts Kerry Boehm and Ian Frost – champions at with 5 events played as part of Trophy winner Ross Percy (Cobram-Barooga) a god field. This year was no exception with a the 2014 Shepparton Senior Amateurthe 2014 Doug Bachli (scratch) and Paul with rounds of 74 -79. Brian Spalding record 89 teeing off in foggy conditions thatLulofs (handicap) Senior Order of Merit (Kooringal) claimed top honours in the soon cleared to produce a fine golfing day. door for his chasers but Krall then steadiedcompetitions. handicap section with a scintillating closing Ian Frost (Bendigo) led by four stroke after his the ship and an even par closing nine gave round of 67 net to follow his opening 78 net. opening 74 and when he followed that with him a total of 149 and a three stroke victory. Warragul: The final weekend of May saw a well-crafted 75 in the second round the Joint runner-ups were Ian Frost (Bendigo)the playing of the inaugural Gippsland Senior Heathcote: The next event on the Doug Shepparton title was his. and Colin Wearne (Box Hill) with totals of 152.Amateur over 36 holes at Warragul Golf Club. Bachli Trophy schedule was the 18-holeIn relatively cool conditions punctuated by Heathcote Senior Amateur. A record field The scratch runner up prize went to John In the men’s nett section John Hoarethe odd shower of light rain the field of over of 73 seniors teed off and the challenging Ciezki (Buninyong) with rounds of 80 and 75. claimed the honours after the 15 marker50 seniors found the undulating fairways and course was playing its true length after heavy Kerry Boehm from the Rossdale Golf Club took signed for net rounds of 72 and 68. Hoare isnative bushland of the enjoyable Warragul rains in the preceding week. home the men’s handicap section after the 9 certainly in a purple patch this year with thiscourse a real test. marker returned net rounds of 75 and 70. victory making it three titles for 2014.   Chirnside Park senior Ray Walker was the After opening with a one over par round winner after a great round of one over par Tocumwal: After one day of rest and Doug Bachli Order of Merit: After theof 71 Ken O’Brien had established a two 72. Walker was certainly no stranger to the recovery many of the same dedicated events described above the Doug Bachlistroke lead. The talented Rossdale senior winner’s podium after his wins at Bright and seniors then completed their week of Trophy leader is Kingston Heath’s Gordononly needed a solid final round to be the Box Hill earlier in the year. In second place golf with the 36-hole Tocumwal Senior Chaney with a total of 1780 points. Closefirst golfer to have his name engraved on the and two shots behind Walker was Yarra Amateur. Tocumwal is a wonderful course behind on 1753 is Ian Frost (Bendigo) withGippsland Senior Amateur trophy. Yarra’s Guy Krall on 74. In the men’s handicap ideally nestled alongside the Murray Barry Tippett (Thirteenth Beach) on 1708 section Trafalgar’s John Hoare proved too River and recommended for a visit by any holding down third place. At this stage it Round two presented a tough day for all strong for the field with a great round of 68 golfer travelling along the Murray. The 36 does appear that the much coveted seasonplayers and O’Brien responded well to the from his handicap of 15. hole tournament was played on both of long trophy will be fought out by this trio.challenge with his score of 79 being good the courses available at Tocumwal – theenough to maintain his lead and claim the Shepparton: Following immediately after President’s and Captain’s eighteens. Paul Lulofs Order of Merit: In the Paul Heathcote was the 36-hole Shepparton Lulofs Handicap competition Yarram senior Having returned a scintillating two under Ignatius Duivenvoorden on 1207 points par 70 in the opening round the defending maintains his lead although John Hoare champion, Guy Krall (Yarra Yarra) looked set (Trafalgar) has narrowed the gap and with to win successive titles. An opening 43 on the 1119 is just 88 points behind. Ken O’Brien front nine of the second round opened the (Rossdale) is in third place on 918 points. Further information: www.golfvic.org.au 2014 Victorian Senior Order of Merit Doug Bachli Trophy - Scratch Player Club Events Best 12 1 Gordon Kingston 8 1780 Claney Heath 9 1753 9 1708 2 Ian Frost Bendigo 10 1630 3 Barry Thirteenth 19 1604 Tippett Beach 5 Ray Chirnside Walker Park John Hoare and Guy Krall – champions at the 2014 Tocumwal Senior Amateur 2 Tony Hyde Rossdale60 August 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au

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golf nsw100 Years on“The Rock”T he Rock Golf Club proudly celebrated its centenary on the weekend of 17- summer months. The members look forward Golf NSW CEO Stuart Fraser and The Rock Golf Club President Rod Martin 18 May 2014. The club is situated on to attending the Vets Christmas Party anda picturesque 18-hole sand green course their new kitchen will add further benefits to GOLF NSW – AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTSnestled at the foot of Rock Hill just 25kms help the club generate more social activities.south of Wagga Wagga in the Riverina A group of dedicated players make up their Golf NSW Events Pennants / GradeDistrict. It was formed on 24th April 1914 ROCKART Pennant team.and formally opened its golf club in “The Start Date Event Venue Date Event VenuePaddock” a month later by a group of The Rock Golf Club has become an integralenthusiastic locals interested in developing a part of the local community, hosting not Women’s NSW 03-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan Variousgolf course in their small country town. only golf events but has supported charities Sand Greens Rd 3 Various and other events such as the Pony State 9-10 Aug Tournament Barraba GC A book titled ‘At the Foot of a Hill – The Rock Championship, a Girl Guide Muster, and was the 23-24 Aug Women’s The Vintage GC 03-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 1Golf Club celebrating 100 years 1914-2014’ was launching pad for hot air balloon enthusiasts Weekendcreated to mark the celebration and record for The Rock to Narromine campaign. Tournament 10-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan Rd 4 Variousits history. The next club event, The Women’s Rock 10-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 2 Various Chairman of the Centenary Committee Tournament, will be held on 13th AugustIan Weily acknowledged the hard work 2014 at Tootool Road, The Rock, NSW 2655. Men’s Vardon Events 17-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan Rd 5 Variousof the Centenary Committee Members For more information contactCarol Magrath, John Jarick, Penny Stewart, [email protected] 17-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 3 VariousCol Stewart and Lyn Blake as well as local at www.riverinalga.com.auhistorian Mr Ian Vennell. Date Event Venue 24-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan Various UPCOMING EVENTS 2-3 Aug Quarter Finals Ian stated “I would like to congratulate all KENO NSW Mixed Fourball 03-Aug Seaside Classic Portmembers of the golf club past and present Championship 16-Aug Macquarie GC 24-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Country Play Offs Variousfor their dedication and hard work in keeping WHEN: 10-11 September 23-24 Aug Twin Towns Cool/Tweedthis club going for 100 years.” WHERE: Bonville Golf Resort 24-Aug Amateur 24-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 4 Various 30-31 Aug GC He also thanked all those “who have The 2014 KENO NSW Mixed Fourball 30-31 Aug Cumberland Cup Cumberland 31-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan Variouscontributed articles and photos, etc. to Championship is about to reach its Semi Finalsthis book…This is a very big milestone pinnacle – the State Final. The year-long Mollymook CCconsidering the club has survived through event will culminate with 40 golfing pairs Amateur Mollymook 31-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 5 Varioustwo world wars…This centenary has given us from around NSW, playing 36-holes over Kooindah Watersa great opportunity to record the history of two days. Cup GC For information on any of the above events, orthe club for present and future generations.” W.E. Alexander Kooindah for a full list of fixtures go to: www.golfnsw.org There are 20 Men’s Country Districts, Open Waters GC The Tier 1 golf club currently has 43 and from this, the winning pair in each Goulburn Cup Congratulations to themembers and 11 associate members. It Country District playoff qualify for the Waratah GC latest St Hallett Winesrecorded 2,144 members through its doors State Final. This year Finalists range from Hole-in-One Achievers:from 1937-2014 with numbers peaking at 58 as far as Grafton and Finley. Goulburn GC(1956) within a year. Suk ho Seo, Dan O’Neill, The Metropolitan playoff encompasses Women’s Jean Derrin / Senior Order of David Laing, Glen Besgrove, The club is showing no signs of slowing all Clubs in the Metropolitan District. The Merit Events Norman Martin,down. A brand new kitchen was installed leading 20 pairs qualify for the State Final, Wayne Seabrook, Michael Hoskin,in February. The Friday morning VET taking the total number of pairs to 40. Date Event Venue Edward Coupland, Wayne Gill, Vi Duffy,competition has grown to become one of www.golfnsw.org and David Jennings.the Club’s most popular events during the 21-Aug-14 Royal Canberra Royal Canberra Open Day GC (ACT)62 August 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au

golf qldCullen to defend Golf Queensland releases videohis crown resource suite The videosI n 2013 Nick Cullen held his nerve to Golf Queensland has released a suite of Rules cover basic defeat marquee player Peter O’Malley of Golf and Golf Etiquette videos aimed to Golf Etiquette and win the Isuzu Queensland Open’s T.B. educate and inform new and current golfers.  and the RulesHunter Cup at Brookwater Golf and Country The etiquette suite includes pace of play, of Golf andClub. raking of bunkers and repairing divots; we hope while the rules videos comprise of, out they will help He finished with a fantastic total of 9-under of bounds, water hazards and loose people with their understanding of these(279), set up after a third round course record impediments plus many more. aspects of the game.of 7-under par 65. Golf Operations Manager Luke Bates said “In addition to individuals viewing the it was important for Golf Queensland to videos, Golf Queensland encourages clubs The win was Cullen’s second as a provide innovative ways of providing to use this free resource to assist in theprofessional golfer, after winning on the information to Queensland golfers. education of their members.”OneAsia Tour in 2012. “With the ever expanding digital space, Golf Queensland’s Golf Operations Officer, people are looking to the internet for Matt Field who fronts the videos, recently “It felt great to have my second win. I think information and answers to their questions returned from the Golf Australia Advancedthe second win is harder than the first one, and it is important for Golf Queensland to State Level Rules Seminar in Aucklandnow I’m looking for my third which seems to provide this accurately,” Bates said. which included presenters from the R&Abe even harder!” and Australasian PGA Tour.  It’s been a difficult year for the South “The videos are a fantastic learning tool Matt presently conducts Rules of GolfAustralian, having to pull out of the and another way we are able to effectively Seminars across Queensland and answersAustralian Open late last year due to health improve engagement with golf clubs, hundreds of questions relating to the rulesproblems. members and potential members. of golf in his role.  “I’m going well now, physically I feel good “Each year Golf Queensland receives over To view the suite of videos, visitagain but I’ve been struggling to get my golf 1000 enquiries relating to the Rules of Golf. www.youtube.com/golfqueenslandback to the level I was at during the end oflast year,” Cullen said. QUICK 5 WITH NICK CULLEN: MyGolf fun in regional Queensland Cullen will be back at Brookwater Golf and Q: Future Plans? During the June/July school holidays, Golf “It’s great to see the juniors not only learningCountry Club this month to defend his crown Queensland held three Junior MYGolf Camps about golf on and off the course but alsoand is looking forward to getting back on A: To play on the US PGA Tour. That’s designed to introduce and engage juniors of making new friends, learning life skills and mosttrack. where the best players are and where I all experience levels to the MYGolf Program. importantly having fun in a safe environment. want to be. “I’m really excited to be back. I love the The program focuses on skills development “Golf Queensland Development Officer andcourse and I’ve obviously got some really Q: Golfing Idol? of juniors through games based activities in an PGA and ALPG Professional Lee Harringtongreat memories from last year so I’m hoping I environment that is fun and junior friendly. has been instrumental in the developmentcan put up a good title defence,” he said. A: A dam Scott – His swing, attitude and and delivery of these camps.” professionalism are something every The camps were held at Capricorn Resort, “Knowing the course and having golfer should aspire to be. Charters Towers and Emerald Golf Club, with Thanks to the assistance of local PGAconfidence in my strategy will definitely be a over 130 participants involved ranging in age Professionals Nick Webber (Capricorn Resort),benefit.” Q: Favourite course? from 4-15 years old. Josh Tindale (Charters Towers) and Dave Delahunty (Emerald), Golf Queensland was The Championship will be played 28-31 A: R oyal Melbourne, Kingston Heath A structured program was delivered over the able to ensure a smooth delivery of each camp.August 2014 at Brookwater Golf and Country and Carnoustie. They are all amazing three days, consisting of warm up games and More: www.golfqueensland.org.au.Club. Spectators are welcome and entry is courses and I can’t separate them! activities, skills sessions, putting, chipping andfree. Bring the kids along to the MyGolf junior long game, rules and on-course play.activity zone to be held over the weekend of Q: Best ever round?30-31 August. Golf Queensland’s Participation A: Third round at the 2013 Isuzu Development Manager Adrian Hewat said Queensland Open. I’ve had lower the camps have become a popular addition scores before but -7 at Brookwater is to Golf Queensland’s junior development something I didn’t think was possible at program since its inception last year. the start of the week. “This year’s camps have been fantastic and their Q: Favourite golf club in the bag? popularity really highlights just how important these visits to the regional areas are,”Hewat said. A: Putter. I love putting! Queensland Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship Sunday 7 – Tuesday 9 September Entries close Monday 25 August. www.facebook.com/GolfQueensland @GolfQueensland www.golfqueensland.org.au T: (07) 3252 8155 www.insidegolf.com.au | August 2014 63

calendar NSW Men’s Fourball ChampionshipCALENDAR > WHEN: 8-9 OctoberAUGUST 2014 Women’s Bronze Medallion WHERE: Bonville Golf Resort2014 Women’s Weekend Tournament When: 18 September The 2014 NSW Men’s Fourball Championship is about to Where: Wakehurst and Monash Golf Clubs reach its pinnacle – the State Final. The year-long event willWhen: August 24-25 culminate with 40 golfing pairs from around NSW, playingWhere: The Vintage Golf Club The 2014 Women’s Bronze Medallion is an 18-holes stroke 36-holes over two days. handicap competition for teams of four players on handicaps The 2014 Women’s Weekend Tournament event is open to from 23 to 32. This year there were 174 Clubs across NSW that participatedfemale amateurs who hold a current Australian or overseas and 3896 pairs. There are 20 Men’s Country Districts, and fromequivalent handicap. It is played over two days, with shotgun Each club entering the competition nominates the players this, the winning pair in each Country District playoff qualifystarts on both days. The format is 18-holes singles stableford to represent and the courses on which each pair will compete. for the State Final.on the first day and 18-holes best ball team event V-Par on The Bronze Medallion is awarded to the team with the bestthe second day. This event is the most popular participation aggregate of four nett scores. The Metropolitan playoff encompasses all Clubs in theevent on the Golf NSW calendar attracting players from all Metropolitan District. The leading 20 pairs qualify for the Stateacross the state. Entries open on 8 June. The entry fee is $160 Wakehurst will be bidding for a third title in a row having Final, taking the total number of pairs at the State Final to 40.per player (online). www.golfnsw.org won the event two years running. www.golfnsw.org2014 Women’s NSW Sand Greens For further information about the 2014 Women’s BronzeChampionship Medallion contact Fiona Carroll at Golf NSW on 9505 9105 or Men’s NSW Sand Greens Championship email [email protected]: August 9-10 WHEN: 18-19 OctoberWhere: Barraba OCTOBER WHERE: Nyngan Golf Club The Women’s NSW Sand Greens Championship is open to City of Orange Golf Championship The 2014 Men’s NSW Sand Greens Championship,female amateur golfers who hold a current Golf Australian incorporating the 2014 NSW Junior Boy’s Sand Greensor overseas equivalent handicap. It is hosted in rotation WHEN: 4-6 October Championship and the 2014 NSW Sand Greens Teams Event, isby Country District Associations. The event is played over WHERE: Duntryleague Golf Club, Wenworth Golf Club and open to male amateur golfers with a Golf Australia handicap of36-holes stroke play in two or three divisions (depending on Orange Ex-Services’ Country Club 27.4 or under, and will be played over two rounds of 18-holes.entries). Prizes are awarded for:DIVISION 1 - NSWLGU Sand Greens Championship Salver – 36- With three fabulous golf The Championship includes the popular team’s eventhole scratch courses, majestic landscapes, whereby teams of three compete, with the two best nettDIVISION 2 - NSWLGU Bronze Salver – 36-hole scratch astonishing attractions, fabulous scores each day counting towards the team total.DIVISION 3 - Bronze Bowl – 36-hole scratch food and wine and a unique(if player numbers allow) style and energy, Orange is Online entry is just $70 at www.golfnsw.org , while all other the perfect destination for a forms of entry are $80. Entries close: Friday 3 October at 5.00pm The Women’s RLGA Jug (handicap teams event) and golf getaway. Just 3 ½ hoursWomen’s SLWGA Bowl (scratch teams event) are played from Sydney and within easy For further information regarding this event please contactconcurrently with the Championship. www.golfnsw.org reach of the Blue Mountains, Olivia Wilson on [email protected] or (02) 9505 9105. Orange offers a welcomingSEPTEMBER city, rich in local history, a 2014 Women’s Mountain Meeting flourishing cultural scene, fruitful2014 Women’s Coronation Medal landscapes, historical buildings, WHEN: 20-23 October art and culture to surprise you WHERE: Lithgow, Blackheath, Leura and Wentworth FallsWhen: 15 September and some of the best food and Golf ClubsWhere: Concord and Bayview Golf Clubs wine in Australia. 2013 City of Orange Golf Champions, Robert Payne This event is one of the longest running and most popular The Coronation Medal has become a most prestigious This year’s event is open to both tournaments on the Golf NSW women’s calendar. The formatevent. The Medal was donated by the English Ladies Golf men and women with prizes for each and Alison Seib begins on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 with 36-hole strokeUnion to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward VII. play for Divisions one and two with 36-hole stableford for grade up for grabs daily and the 5- hole events. With $6,000 in Division 3. On Wednesday 23 the Foursomes are held in two The format is an 18-holes stroke handicap competition for divisions and on the final day, Thursday 24, a four personteams of four players on handicaps from plus to 22, played prizes, a $90 entry fee for three days of golf over Orange’s three Teams V Par Event completes the tournament. Players canover two courses which are determined by the previous year’s nominate to play in all four days of play or play in individualcompetition. golf courses, this represents outstanding value. days of their choice. Golf NSW is happy to assist competitors to find a partner for the foursomes or complete a team of four Each club entering the competition nominates the players to Last year’s City of Orange Golf Championships saw defending for the Teams event.represent it and the courses on which each pair will compete. champions Robert Payne from Duntryleague Golf Club and Alison Seib from Orange Ex-Services’Country Club take out the The ever popular Trophy Presentation this year will be held on For further information about the 2014 Women’s Coronation Men’s and Ladies City of Orange Golf Championship respectively. the evening of Tuesday 21 October at Wentworth Falls Golf Club.Medal contact Fiona Carroll at Golf NSW on 9505 9105 oremail [email protected] Robert and Alison, as defending champions, had the services Entries for this event are now open. Entries are One Day - for the entire October Long Weekend, of a brand new Land $45 one day ($35 online). $80 two days ($70 online), $115 Rover, courtesy of major sponsor Tony Leahey Land Rover. three days ($105 online) or $120 four days ($110 online). All grades play each course once over the 3-day event. Entries close: Friday 26 September 2014 at 5.00pm. Full Places are limited to 200, so get in early. Registration forms, event details are available at www.golfnsw.org information and Stay and Play Packages are available via the Events section at: www.golforange.com.au For further information regarding this event please contact Fiona Carroll on [email protected] or (02) 9505 9105. Australi a’s Golf News LeaderQueensland Sunshine Tour Proud Sponsors64 August 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au

calendar2014 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Veteran Matchplay finds a home T HE NSW Veteran Golfers Association MatchplayWHEN: October 23 - 26 Championship has long been a popular tournament for Players who lose matches in the first three rounds aren’tWHERE: The Royal Melbourne Golf Club older golfers and the 2014 edition will now go ahead in eliminated and everyone entering gets a full week of golf.WEBSITE: www.aacgolf.com the Newcastle area after fears it may not find a home this year. No matter what a golfer’s results are during the week The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (ACC), one of the The week-long event for over 55’s will take place at the top they will still be competing for a trophy on the Friday atworld’s premier amateur golf tournaments, will this year be rated Newcastle (Stockton) Golf Club, Waratah Golf Club, Charlestown Golf Club against a player with exactly the samestaged at the internationally acclaimed Royal Melbourne Golf Belmont Golf Club and Charlestown Golf Club from Monday set of results in the first three rounds.Club from October 23-26. November 3rd to Friday November 7th. Every winner on Friday will receive a voucher, the value of With entry into the 2015 Masters Tournament and places in For the entry fee of $120 male and female golfers get which will reflect the number of wins that player has hadthe 2015 Open Championship Qualifying Series up for grabs, four days of competitive golf at four great courses plus a during the week.competition between the 120 amateurs from 38 countries will presentation lunch on the Friday.be fierce. Apart from the top men’s group all other golfers play off Entries for both men and women are divided into groups of their handicaps. Maximum handicaps are 36 for men and 45 Played on the composite course at Royal Melbourne, home 16 determined by handicap order for the tournament, which for women so no matter the level of golfing skill, everyoneof the 1998 and 2011 Presidents Cup. The AAC is conducted has a rest day on the Wednesday. can have a fun, challenging time in the always enjoyablein partnership with the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the matchplay format.Asia Pacific Golf Confederation. The top 16 male golfers with the lowest handicaps play off scratch in a premier grouping that competes for the overall More information: www.australianseniorgolfer.com.au The sixth Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be played championship and the Bob Coulson Shield.in Australia for the first time and boasts PGA Tour winnerHideki Matsuyama (2010, 2011) and teenage phenomenonGuan Tianlang (2012) as past champions.The Charity Challenge Golf Series Special Olympics 54 hole Tag Team Golf Handiskins tournamentSydney: When: VariousWHEN: Thursday 7th October When: 17th November Where: VariousWHERE: Macquarie Links International Golf Club Where: Riverside Oaks Golf Resort Info: www.handiskins.com.auMelbourne: Tee off for charity, and help athletes with an intellectual Handiskins the ultimate game of skins for club golfers.WHEN: Wednesday 10th December disability. Each team of 2 plays Ambrose for 18 holes, then Handiskins is a five-qualifying-round stablefordWHERE: Woodlands Golf Club one player plays the next 9 holes as stroke, then players competition. A player’s best three rounds count towards change for the following 9 holes. Lunch will be served during their final score. Players don’t have to play all five The Charity Challenge Golf Series - run by Gary (Smokey) the two 9-hole stroke play. The final 18 holes will see both qualifying rounds if their scores are good enough.Dawson OAM & Matthew Laverty, is supporting the Australian players again play Ambrose and partnered with another teamLeukodystrophy Support Group with both a Sydney and a of 2 to play 4 ball Ambrose. The top four players with the best scores at the end ofMelbourne Golf Day this year.  The Australian Leukodystrophy the qualifying rounds go into the ‘skins’ format final andSupport Group (www.alds.org.au) is a Not For Profit that Registration is a non-refundable $300.00pp deposit and have the opportunity to play for $1,200 in club or prosupports hundreds of Australians (and their families) affected fundraise a minimum of $1200.00pp. Includes breakfast, snacks shop vouchers.by a severe group of genetic neurological diseases known and drinks on course, sit down dinner and plenty of prizes.as ‘Leukodystrophies’.  In the case of childhood diagnosis, UPCOMING HANDISKINS EVENTS:the result is often fatal within a matter of years.  The Support Every player will receive a players gift pack from Srixon valuedGroup provides much needed financial as well as emotional at approx $150.00, including one dozen Srixon Golf Balls. Parkes Golf Cluband advocacy support services and is grateful to the Charity London Road, Parkes NSW 2870Challenge and its golfers who raise urgently needed funds for For more information about sponsorship or to register, 5th Qualifying Round 9th August 2014the Group. contact David Streichler on 0428 038 311 or email Final 31st August 2014 [email protected] Individual, Team, Sponsorship & Prize enquiries:  Contact Hurstville Golf ClubEarl - 0439790151 or [email protected] UPCOMING SENIOR Lorraine Street, Peakhurst NSW 2210 AMATEUR EVENTS Final 9th August 2014NOVEMBER August 1 Hervey Bay Seniors (QLD) Thurgoona Golf ClubParkinson’s NSW Golf Classic 1 Evesham Place, Thurgoona NSW 2640 August 2-3 Seaside Classic at Port Macquarie (NSW) 5th Qualifying Round 9th August 2014When: Thursday 13th November Final 16th August 2014Where: Monash Country Club, Ingleside August 11 Carnarvon Seniors (NSW) Bayview Golf Club Cromwell Property Group presents the 8th Anniversary August 11 Palmer Gold Coast Seniors (QLD) 1825 Pittwater Road, Mona Vale NSW 2103Parkinson’s NSW Golf Classic. The fun-filled day will include 4th Qualifying Round  9th August 2014on-course competitions including NTP, LD and the famous August 11 Yarra Yarra Senior Amateur (VIC) 5th Qualifying Round 16th August 2014putting competition. Final 23rd August 2014 August 12 Kingston Heath Seniors (VIC) Afterwards enjoy a delicious buffet dinner in the dining room Nelson Bay Golf Cluboverlooking the golf course and live entertainment. As usual August 13 Victoria GC Seniors (VIC) Dowling Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315there will be heaps of golf prizes and amazing auction items. 3rd Qualifying Round 27th August 2014 August 15 Royal Melbourne Seniors (VIC) 4th Qualifying Round  17th September 2014 Your support will assist in raising awareness and money to 5th Qualifying Round 29th October 2014fund essential research and support services for people living August 18 Metropolitan Senior Plate (VIC) Final 26th November 2014with Parkinson’s, their families and carers. Proceeds go to theParkinson’s Counselling Service; a vital program that helps August 18 Kooindah Waters Seniors (NSW) Pacific Dunes Golf Clubtake away much of the initial anxiety and uncertainty that Championship Drive, Medowie NSW 2318confronts people with the disease. People with Parkinson’s August 18 Pacific Harbour Seniors (QLD) 5th Qualifying Round: 9th August 2014disease their families and carers can access a counsellor by Final: 30th August 2014ringing 1800 644 189 for an appointment. August 19 Wyong Seniors (NSW) The Links Shell Cove Golf Club In Australia every hour of every day someone is diagnosed August 25 Newcastle Seniors (NSW) Corner Southern Cross Boulevarde and Shellharbourwith Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s does not discriminate. Road, Shell Cove NSW 2529It can attack anyone and has - Pope John Paul II, the great August 28 Maryborough Seniors (QLD) 4th Qualifying Round  9th August 2014Mohammed Ali, Michael J Fox, former Governor General 5th Qualifying Round 23rd August 2014Zelman Cowan, NRL St George & Cronulla great Peter Proven, August 29 Tin Can Bay Seniors (QLD) Final 30th August 2014former Penrith Panthers star Brett Lobb and Mike Leylandof the Leyland Brothers have all been diagnosed with September 1 Kooyonga Seniors (SA)Parkinson’s disease. September 4-5 * Grange Senior Open (SA) To participate please complete the registration form athttp://pnswgolfclassic.gofundraise.com.au, or contact the September 8-10 * South Australian Senior Amateur atEvents & Fundraising department on 02 8875 8900 or [email protected] Fleurieu GC (SA) September 8-11 Capricorn Senior Amateur (QLD) September 14 Shelly Beach Seniors (NSW) September 18 Port Kembla Seniors (NSW) September 18 Keperra Seniors (QLD) September 22 Camden Seniors (NSW) September 22 Headland Seniors (QLD) September 29-30 Northern GC Seniors (VIC) Sept 30-Oct 2 * Australian Senior Amateur at Mandurah GC, WA * Part of the Australian Senior Ranking System www.insidegolf.com.au | August 2014 65

19th holeGolf in America;at your service Michael Green Pro shop staff will do everything they can to Quite often someone is on hand to grab your A larger market, fewer accessible courses ensure your round is a great one even if the golf clubs from your car as you pull up and will be and a high level of service expectation all @AussieGolfer is bad. I saw one pro shop staff member spend ready for you after you depart the pro shop. contribute to make golf - in general - a more a good 10 minutes with one golfer assisting Club-carrying porters are a common sight. expensive, and dare I say, rich man’s game.W“ elcome Mr. Green, it’s great to have him by randomly choosing holes needed to you. You’re all set for your round, complete their game of “blind bogey”. But perhaps it’s this lack of service that not Golf in the United States is certainly here are some tees, your card and only makes Australian golf what it is, but something I’d recommend to anyone fromsomeone will be right with you with your golf I’ve set foot in pro shops in Australia where makes it better without it. Australia. Club houses and courses have acart. Please see check in at the starters’ box staff would be reluctant to hand you a score majestic feel about them and it’s easy to feeldown at the first tee and then go hit some card let alone help your group chose the right Exclusive, private golf courses are on a like you’ve just jumped a few rungs on thecomplimentary golf balls on the range.” format of golf for the day. I’ve wandered into completely different level in the US and there social status ladder. some shops just itching to make a purchase are perhaps only a handful of golf courses in “Oh and would you prefer TaylorMade, only to be thwarted by staff who are more Australia that are impossible for a golfer with We’re lucky in Australia. Golf coursesCallaway or Titleist rental clubs?” intent to on the footy score than making a sale. a GA handicap to play. straddle a wider demographic and social standing to our friends across the Pacific. Golf Welcome to golf in America. Home of the On one occasion I was keen on buying a Contrast that to the US where most of the is more relaxed, more accessible and possiblyworld’s most lucrative professional golf tour new putter I’d had my eye on. I’d envisaged country’s best golf courses are completely off more fun. Albeit with a lack of service.and many of the world’s greatest golf courses. a few minutes on the practise green with it limits to not just the general population, but before proudly announcing, “Sold!”, pulling the general golfing population. I’m not sure You may struggle to be sold that putter you But this exchange did not take place at out the credit card and completing the why some of them even bother to have a were keen on, but at least you can play somesome exclusive, fancy gated golf club - it was transaction. But for the life of me I couldn’t website when it serves as nothing more than magnificent golf courses when you feel like it. •at a municipal (public) golf course in San get the attention of the staff who were in a reminder to everyone else of that whichFrancisco. And what is perhaps most amazing deep conversation with a fellow member you can’t have. Perhaps that is the point. Michael Green is an avid golf fanatic, andabout golf in America is that at many more about the merits of AFL v NRL. the author/blogger of the Aussie Golfer blogmunicipal golf courses, this sort of service is While many golf clubs in Australia would (www.aussiegolfer.net) one of Australia’spretty much par for the course. After 10 minutes of trying to catch their eye benefit from increasing their level of service most popular golf blogging sites. Follow him I left, only to go on and make 28 putts the to their customers, the sort of service you on Twitter (@AussieGolfer) or on Facebook: For numerous reasons, the Americans do week after with my old putter - which still sits experience in the US brings with it high www.facebook.com/AussieGolferservice like no other country on the earth. There in my bag to this day. expectations that only drives the price tois a certain level of courtesy and attention that play golf much higher.is expected across all industries in the land of Only in Australia.the Stars and Stripes - golf courses included. Even at municipal (public) golf courses in the US there is a level of service you rarely As an Aussie who was lucky enough to see in Australia.recently spend some time in California it’s Rather than the pro staff announcing youran eye opener to see and experience this tee time through the sound system behindsort of service on the golf course. It’s in the counter, a first tee starter will control thestark contrast to some of the ‘service’ I’ve area ensuring all golfers have met each other,experienced at golf courses in Australia. are aware of local rules and most importantly, pace of play. 10CA0uoCPsuTutorrubusaenllriisccraeua’sAstreTcrdycoepisnsWhere else can you get the choice of 2 beautiful courses?Nowhere else but the Forster Tuncurry golf courses on the majesticmid north coast – less than 3 hours drive from Hornsby. reSULTS 11th July 2014• Social golfers most welcome• Stay and play packages are available Winner - J. King Runner Up - G. Duffield Ring the Club on 02 6554 6799 for your booking. Next Best - M. Bourke• All weather courses that test the abilities of all levels of golfers Best Gross - A. Brandon• Enjoy a drink at the club after the game overlooking the N.T.P 3rd - M. Bourke picturesque Pacific Ocean. N.T.P 6th - J. Szumlansky N.T.P 12th - N. 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19th holeMy mid-2014 ‘anti-wish’list thing attempted–which isn’t that many, mind you. to the amount one is used to playing golf for. The quick nine quiz Larry Canning Whilst I have a pretty good looking stance and I’m talking anything from a $10 KENO ticket I can fake a mean hard-arse facial expression, and upwards. Remember this year’s Players With David Newbery [email protected] my reflexes are about as sharp as a Koala after Championship when former World Numero a night out on the gum leaves with his mates. Uno, Martin Kaymer was battling his way back [email protected] ou know how people who write stuff in 3. I wouldn’t want to have to play the 17th hole from the golfing abyss? He stood on that tee magazines, always throw in their “Wish at TPC Sawgrass when there is a ludicrous knowing if he could avoid about 10 zillion 1. H ow many Australians have won the US List” at the beginning of each year? amount of money on the line. I guess the mega-litres of H2O by landing his nut on 20 PGA Championship?Well, I’m breaking all the rules in this month’s term “ludicrous amount of money” is relative square-feet of green, he was going to win 1.8Inside Golf. Yes folks, I’m turning the tables on million bucks and relaunch his career. And it’s 2. What is the name of the trophytraditional golf publications and coming up not as if you can drop your ball somewhere presented to the winner of the US PGAwith “Things I don’t want to happen to me.” that offers you a safe chip and run. If you Championship?And I’m doing it in August. Here we go! dunk your fist attempt, you just have to keep1. I don’t want to go to a casino with John Daly. hitting until one of your shots stays dry! 3. How much prizemoney, in US dollars, is onNot so much because I wouldn’t have a good My anus would be that tight, I’d have to get offer at this year’s US PGA Championship?time or have the odd imported beer shouted my caddy to tee my ball up. The next time Ifor me but I would come out of that place with needed to perform a bodily function, I would 4. Who was the leading Australian at lastno money, no shirt, house, wife, teeth (I would need to summon the SES to perform an year’s US PGA Championship – Adamhave lost those to the croupier right after I told emergency surgery using the Jaws of Life! I Scott, Jason Day or John Senden?him he was a cheat), golf clubs (they would be guarantee, by the time I had one on dry land,sitting with the prizes at the chocolate wheel), all the grandstands would be removed and 5. Who was the last player to win the US PGAmy last two Viagra tablets would now be the greenkeeper would be cutting the green. Championship in successive years?owned by the drug lord on the blackjack table I’d probably hit the mower and bounce backand what’s left of my hair would now belong in the drink! 6. H ow many times did the great Jackto the bald-headed barman. 4. Finally, I would never want to play golf Nicklaus win the US PGA Championship?2. For the sake of my self-respect, I definitely with Jim Furyk. I pride myself on havingwould not need to interview American upstart an orthodox, almost pleasant looking golf 7. Who will take his place in this year’s USPatrick Reed. He might be popular with his swing, that has taken me years and millions PGA Championship field after winning themates and family but if I hear him say, one of unearned prizemoney dollars to perfect. Senior US PGA Championship – Bernhardmore time, how bloody good he is, I will have If I played with Jim, I know he would beat Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Fred Couplesto take a swipe at him. The problem here is the living daylights out of me with an action or Kenny Perry?that that’s exactly what it would be, “A Swipe”. resembling an Orang-utan peeing on anThere’s a very large chance that my right hook electric fence. By the time we finished the 8. What is the lowest 18-hole score everwould make contact with nothing more than back nine, I would have booked my surgeon recorded at the US PGA Championship –fresh air. I have lost every stoush I’ve ever to have all my hair removed, half my body 61, 62, 63 or 64? weight liposuctioned and two extra elbows implanted in each arm. 9. Southern Hills Country Club has hosted the most frequent number of US PGA As always, I enjoy any feedback from my Championship. How many? readers, particularly when it agrees with me, so please send me some. ANSWERS: (1). Four – Jim Ferrier, David Graham, See you next month! • Wayne Grady and Steve Elkington; (2). Wanamaker Trophy; (3). $US10m; (4). Adam Scott tied for fifth; (5). Tiger Woods in 2006-2007; (6). Five; (7). Colin Montgomerie; (8). 63 by 10 different players; (9). Four (1970, 1982, 1994, 2007).Inter-district challenge endsI T’S going to be a melancholy affair when an inter-district event that started in 1964 “ALPG member and retired touring THE END: Players gather at last year’s inter-district challenge. is played out for the final time at Yowani professional Joanne Mills is our guest speakerGolf Club in the ACT. and we are having some memorabilia ball- markers specially made for the occasion.” This month (Monday, August 11) will bethe final showdown for a 20-strong women’s Dawn said some of the women playingteam (10 division 1 and 10 division 2 players) in the final event had been involved in thefrom Central Southern Golf Association challenge for more than 25 years.(CSGA) versus a combined team fromWomen’s Golf Illawarra (WGI)/Women’s Golf “Some ladies played in this event as juniorsNepean (WGN). and are still playing,” she said. “There is some amazing history to this event. CSGA honorary secretary Dawn Manning,who is helping organise the final inter-district “We have prepared a list of every singlematchplay challenge, said it was unfortunate player that has ever played in the event andthe event had to end. how many times they have played in it. “WGI have advised that they will no longer “And this year the losing team will presentbe able to compete in this yearly challenge the ornate Harry Potter-looking leather-due to financial issues affecting a good bound ledger to the winners.number of golf clubs,” she said. “It has recorded, in calligraphy, all matches “They are only being involved in this year’s since 1964 with names of players, scores,matchplay challenge because it is over 50 photographs and results.years since the first match. “We have invited CSGA’s past representative “We want to exit with a bang and are players to the event and have asked WGI andplanning a memorable luncheon after the WGN to do the same.”morning matchplay challenge.  CSGA are the current holders of the matchplay challenge. •68 August 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au

chips and shanksBob’s puttercollection growsR EMEMBER Bob Abbott from Gympie in Queensland? The Aeroplane putter has been added to Bob Carbrook’s storm-chasing GM Abbott’s vast collection. He’s the guy whose aim it was to IN recent years, Carbrook Golf Club in That’s code for “grab my camera”.collect 500 putters – and then stop. “Then my brother-in-law from southeast Queensland has copped its fair Maryborough gave me a PING Zing putter share of damaging storm activity. That’s exactly what he did the last time the Well, at the time of writing, Bob, who was and another golfing mate from veterans gave wild weather moved in. He took a numberfast running out of space in his garage for me a Robert Forgan, St Andrews putter. After the last big wet, the club thought the of amazing pictures (see above) and postedthe vast collection of flat sticks, picked up his large bull sharks that reside the golf course’s them on the club’s website.677th putter. “Then I did a trip down to the Sunshine main dam had been washed out but they Coast and picked up a Sam Snead Wilson, are still there, according to the club’s general “I always keep a close watch on the weather,” “I am about to build a couple more stands Lynx Model 4 Parallax (the shaft and grip are manager Scott Wagstaff. said the man known as shark whisperer.for the additional putters,” he told Inside Golf. all made of the same material). Anyway, Scott gets a little nervous when Storm chaser might be another moniker for “A golfing friend rang me a month ago and “And an ex-Gympie player from Cooroy storm clouds gather and goes into overdrive. the award-winning golf club manager.told me he had an Aeroplane putter I could gave up a left-handed Odyssey tri-ball whitehave. steel putter.”Stuffed croc baffles ScotsIN some countries the discovery of a Shark in commentary boxcrocodile on or near a golf course is, well,par for the course. investigated I found it was real,” she told GREG Norman, Australia’s greatest golfing “Don’t think I could stand much more of Heather Saul from The Independent. export, next year will add another string to Greg Norman-isms beyond that. Perhaps it’s why concerned golfers in his bow when he calls the US Open on Fox.Scotland called in animal welfare officers “The crocodile was dead and oddly had “Get ready for a lot of ‘well, I think the bestwhen they discovered a crocodile, albeit tape wrapped around its head. The two-time Open champion and Joe two players in the world are Adam Scottpartially stuffed, next to a golf course. Buck will have the honour after Fox signed and Jay Day’. “It seems someone has attempted to a 12-year rights deal with the USGA to air The reptile was spotted in a creek at stuff the crocodile as it had no insides and the US Open. “And on the women’s side it will be KarrieCarnwath Golf Course in South Lanarkshire. there was straw stuck in its legs. Webb and Minjee Lee as the two best Buck is Fox’s top voice for its NFL and women’s players in the world according to No one knows how the 1.4m long “We now know it was a West African Major League Baseball coverage. the Toothless Shark?protected West African dwarf crocodile dwarf crocodile and it’s a completegot there or how it ended up stuffed, but mystery how it got there. Still, not all golf fans are happy with the “I can’t wait.”the Scottish SPCA’s Heather Lawson is Shark getting the gig. Nasty.treating it as a prank. “These are protected animals and Well, all we know is if the Shark anyone who owns one in this country “Thank goodness it is only for two big approaches his next “career move” as he did “I first thought it was a prank when I would need to have a dangerous wild events (men’s and women’s Open),” was the his golf in his prime, it’ll be terrific.received a call saying there had been animal licence.” response from one hack.sightings of a crocodile but when I Museum LINKS LAUGHScelebratesThomson’s For seniors only over 65glory Rule 1.a.5 Rule 5.The National Sports Museum at the MCG Thomson remains one of only five players in A ball sliced or hooked into the rough shall Putts that stop close enough to the cupis recognising the achievements of an the tournament’s history to have won it five be lifted and placed on the fairway at a that they could be blown in, may be blownAustralian golfing great whose success at times. point equal to the distance it carried or in. This does not apply to balls more thanthe British Open saw him become arguably rolled into the rough with no penalty. The three inches from the hole. No one wantsAustralia’s greatest ever golfer. “It’s quite special to think that my senior should not be penalized for tall grass to make a travesty of the game. achievements all those years ago are still which ground keepers failed to mow. Running until August 26, Blazing a trail: meaningful to Australians today,” said Rule 6.a.9(k)Peter Thomson at the British Open features the Thomson. “Seeing my Open Championship Rule 2.d.6 (b) There is no penalty for so-called “out ofseven medals won by Thomson at the British medals among hundreds of other treasured A ball hitting a tree shall be deemed not to bounds.” If penny-pinching golf courseOpen: items in the National Sports Museum have hit the tree. This is simply bad luck and owners bought sufficient land, this would certainly evokes a strong sense of pride.” luck has no place in a scientific game. The not occur. The senior golfer deserves an • Five Open Championship winner’s medals senior player must estimate the distance apology, not a penalty.(1954, 1955, 1956, 1958 and 1965) The National Sports Museum is located at the ball would have traveled if it had not hit Gate 3 at the MCG, and is open daily from the tree and play the ball from there. Rule 7.g.15(z) • Two Ryle Memorial medals as winner of 10am (check www.nsm.org.au for details). There is no penalty for a ball in a waterthe Open Championship and a member of Access to Blazing a trail: Peter Thomson at the Rule 3.b.3(g) hazard, as golf balls should float. Seniorthe Professional Golfers Association (1955, British Open is included in standard museum There shall be no such thing as a lost ball. golfers should not be penalized for1958) entry. The missing ball is on or near the course manufacturers’ shortcomings. and will eventually be found and pocketed Unable to keep the perpetual Claret Jug, by someone else, making it a stolen ball. Rule 8.k.9(s)winners of the British Open are presented The player is not to compound the felony Advertisements claim that golf scoreswith a medal. In 1954, at the tender age of by charging himself or herself with a can be improved by purchasing new24, Thomson claimed his maiden British penalty. golf equipment. Since this is financiallyOpen title by a single stroke to become the impractical for many senior golfers, one-first Australian golfer to claim the coveted Rule 4.c.7(h) half stroke per hole may be subtracted forClaret Jug. If a putt passes over a hole without using old equipment. dropping, it is deemed to have dropped. Thomson won the major championship The law of gravity supersedes the Rules of Submitted by Stuart Watkinsanother four times over the next 11 years, Golf.firmly cementing his place as an Australiantrailblazer and international golfing legend. www.insidegolf.com.au | August 2014 69

your voice MoLofentttthheer Signs of the timesTicker Troubles I have been playing golf for a relatively short period of time, but have played at numerousI had a huge wake up call recently.  I got home Editor’s note: Great advice Bob. Like you, A Baker’s Dozen courses around Sydney. The courses have allfrom the Cardiac Unit at Greenslopes hospital to many out there feel “bulletproof”, so we hope be challenging to me, yet often the biggestread an article in a golf magazine about warning that your Wake-up Call will help others to We all read about ways to get more challenge has been finding my way fromsigns for heart attacks. I ignored a mild one on realise that we are all human, and to heed the players onto the course. Some say one pin to the next tee box. The lack ofthe previous Sunday, feeling“10 foot tall and signs. being“time poor”is a problem. I have signposting at numerous courses is nextbulletproof”even at 70.  Felt OK on the Monday According to the American Heart Association, a different problem, I used to play to non-existent and to a visitor this is mostso I fronted for the Veterans event at Redland symptoms of a heart attack can include: twice a week in comp but now find frustrating. Not only does it slow play down,Bay GC, a shotgun start Stableford.  I felt a little • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve myself only playing once a week and it encourages the player to then hurry their“off” heading out to the No. 13 Tee so accepted discomfort in the centre of the chest that lasts hiring a buggy—costing me $40 for a next shot, thereby decreasing a player’sa lift holding my buggy alongside.  I teed off more than a few minutes, or that goes away comp game. If I could play in a comp enjoyment of the game. In the end thisand walked up the fairway with chest pains and and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable at my club consisting of 13 holes, I am could lead to a player giving the game awaydizziness becoming more intense.  I then putted pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. sure I could walk it, so I would be back altogether.out for a bogey (2 points), then finally did the • Discomfort in other areas of the upper to two games a week, possibly three.sensible thing and told the group I was having a body. Symptoms can include pain or This equates to more income to the Just an arrow and a number placedheart attack.  They were in two buggies and one discomfort in one or both arms, the back, club via course fees and refreshments strategically would be all that is needed. Ofplayer, Ian, put me in his buggy, telling me he neck, jaw or stomach. afterwards. Imagine if there are course this is not the issue at every hole atknew CPR from his time in the Fire Brigade. John • Shortness of breath with or without chest thousands in the same boat as me, every golf course however is quite prevalent.rang 000 and Mike said something that made me discomfort. which I’m sure there are.laugh and away we went.  Nothing but praise for • Other signs may include breaking out In addition, many of the scorecards issuedthe way the boys reacted, and for the medical in a cold sweat, nausea, weakness or Allan Burford do not have a layout of the course or iftreatment that followed complete with a stent in lightheadedness, or an overwhelming feeling they do, you need a magnifying glass tothe Circumflex artery.  of anxiety. read it. Not good for people like me withThe message is clear: ignore the warnings at your Note that not everyone experiences severe diminishing eyesight!peril.  Statistically 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women chest pain. The pain can often be mild andover 40 will have a heart attack to some degree mistaken for indigestion. Ian Rowleyof intensity.  The high end of the scale means you Remember: Minutes matter! If you suspectjust played your last game of golf. you are having a heart attack, ring 000 Crossword >The good news for me is that I will be back to golf immediately.in about 4 to 6 weeks and on the day I played to 123 45 6 7my handicap even if it was just for one hole!Bob Muir 89 10 11 YOUR VOICE 12 13 14 Have you got something to say? Then tell us! Write to us via email [email protected] or mail a letter to: The Editor, Inside Golf, 15 16PO Box 360 Nunawading, Vic 3131. Tell an interesting story or somethingfunny about golf and you could WIN a prize like this month’s GolfBuddy Voice GPS unit!Slowly lost and found? 18 19 20 21 17 22Re: Slow Play (July issue). Your suggestions rules of golf, but offer a comment on “if it’s lost, it’s 23 24 25about managing the course make a lot of sense lost.”  As far as I am aware, there is no rule in golf 26– I only wish my club would implement them that allows a player to “declare” a ball lost.  Afterto make the course quicker to play, be more looking for five minutes without success, the ball 27 28interesting and less repetitive.  A four-hour round is “deemed” lost.is considered fast at my club. 29 30 Warren ElliottAfter reading your suggestions, it became ACROSS DOWNobvious that four of our par-4’s and three of the Editor’s note: You’re absolutely right Warren.par-3’s are too long.  In addition, those long par- It’s a common misconception that you may 1 & 4-across Winner of the 2014 US 1 Top lady golfer, ________ Wie (8)3’s are almost identical in length. “Declare” a ball lost. Decision 27/16 states: A Open (6,6) 2 Someone who can be called upon in player cannot render a ball lost by a declaration. 10 Adapt to fit (9) case of withdrawal by first-choice It’s ok to keep the long holes to enable the See Definition of “Lost Ball.” 11 Australian lady golfer who won the competitors (7)course to be classed as a championship layout, 2002 Jamie Farr Kroger Classic (5) 3 Golf club with a metal head (4)but the majority of club members are not Instead of “Declare it lost” perhaps I should have 12 Make money (4) 5 Look forward to (10)A-graders. said something like “Realise that there are too 13 Web.com player, winner of 6 White wine (7) many rules in golf for even a knowledgeable the 2011 Winn-Dixie Jacksonville 7 Staggers (5)Also - I am not an expert on the thousands of person to remember.” Open (5,5) 8 A travel document that may be 15 Elbow-room (6) needed by a globe-trotting golfer (4)First in - First off hit up. Two of us needed two shots to get on the 16 Covered (like a golfball) with small 9 Phil Mickelson’s star sign (6) green. indentations (7) 14 Scottish links course, an Open My playing partners are all fairly quick golfers. 18 Pleasantness (7) Championship host (10)As I was reading your “Quick Tips” for slow play, We had all walked 150 meters, had 6 shots, were 21 Golf gear, for example (6) 16 Highest-finishing Aussie at the 2014after every tip, I said to myself - “we do that.” ready to putt, and I noticed the group in front 23 Energised (10) US Open (3) had still not left the next tee... which was only 20 25 Small round marker (4) 17 Winner of the 2014 St Jude Classic I have one more tip: We call it “First in - First meters from the green! 27 Golf ranking: Order Of _____ (5) (3,5)off”. 28 Winner of the 2014 Memorial 19 Winner of the 2014 BMW PGA  Some people’s nature is just to be slow and Tournament, Hideki _________ (9) Championship, Rory _______ (7)We all carry our score cards and pencil in our selfish. They are the same ones, when you are on 29 Approaches (6) 20 Physical injury (6)back pocket. As soon as the first player putts holidays are always 10 minutes late for the bus. 30 American winner of the 1988 22 Copy (7)out, as he is holding the flag, he records his They likely get half way reading your article and Victorian Open, Jim ______ (6) 23 Matchplay games before the final (5)score. As the other three players putt out, he say “that’s not for me.” 24 Consumes a meal (4)records their score. Answers: page 73 26 Regulation that must be followed by  I don’t know what we can do about them. I golfers (4)This way as soon as the group reaches the next hardly ever see a Marshall on a course anymore.tee, he is ready to hit off. Once he has hit off I think as clubs are struggling financially, it is athe rest of the group are also ready to play.  cost cutting measure, but it might cost them members in the long run.Unfortunately by playing quickly using yourcommon sense tips, we find ourselves waiting  Keep up the good work.at most holes! The other day on a par-4, afterour tee shots, we were 150 meters out and David Hwaiting for the green to clear. Once clear, we70 August 2014 | www.insidegolf.com.au

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