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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1999
Page
15
Readers ask about penalty free relief when a ball lies under a tree and left handed play permitted, plus club mix versus matched sets. The column cites David Frost’s stance in the British Open and lists Payne Stewart’s bag with titles and brands.
The piece outlines friction within professional golf as the Tournament Players Association led by Danny Edwards pushes for revised pay rules, with Greg Norman's cautious support and Curtis Strange warning that some proposals amount to pay for nothing. It notes the PGA Tour's core idea remains pay for performance, not for missing the cut.
Four contenders face Augusta Pinehurst and Carnoustie tested by Medinah 7 400 yard layout. The course near Chicago hosts memories from Curtis Strange Hale Irwin and Vijay Singh. Strong hitters with great short games may prevail, possibly a Tiger off the tee winning this year.
The article explains controlling ball spin to produce a fade rather than a slice. It covers stance, clubface alignment, ball position, and body alignment, then describes finishing with a fade follow-through and practicing on the range to build understanding of spin.
Frank Licklier says he learned a lesson after media overreaction to his arrest for a barroom altercation. He notes he had no celebrity status prior to the incident and was not at fault, despite sensational coverage.
Tiger Woods under Nike contract in the 40 million range faces poor sales for a line deemed too flashy for older players and not grunge enough for younger buyers. Nike targets a contemporary classic look for committed golfers while Greg Norman's line thrives in major outlets nationwide.
Dr. T. J. Tomasi of the Players School at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens is listed among Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers for 1999 and is a Class A PGA teaching professional.
The article explains how torque in the clubhead and shaft during the swing influences the clubface orientation at impact. It notes typical shaft torque of 4 to 6 degrees and mentions pros like David Duval and Karrie Webb who use shut faces, while warning of potential hooks if not managed.
Golf loft trends reduce pitching wedge to 48 degrees while sand wedge remains 56. The eight degree gap equates to roughly 20 yards, risking overswing or awkward swings. Solution: drop a long iron and add a 52 degree gap wedge to restore a 10 yard spread.
Golf relies on glucose stored as glycogen for energy. Mid round fatigue may stem from depleted glycogen and lactic by products. A suggested boost includes fruit snacks or a peanut butter sandwich carried on the course.
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