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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1999
Page
8
A reader notes amateurs often carry towels to wipe clubfaces before each shot, asking if this practice is necessary or simply imitation of tour pros. The note suggests dry grips in wet or humid weather and questions club care routines and attachment to equipment.
Tips advise golfers to stay patient and build a strong short game, praise themselves for good shots, manage self talk, and create a consistent routine. They recommend using a mental bubble to block distractions, visualize targets, and practice special shots while maintaining realistic expectations. Hydration and diet are noted, with caution to avoid panicking when the A swing falters.
A milled one piece Bettinardi honeycomb putter praised for precision. Jesper Parnevik and others use it, with a final shaving step to flatten the face for perfect loft and lie. For details, call (757) 874-7271.
A golf guide explains long pitch shots as a weapon to turn four par fives into near four 60 yard pitch opportunities. It details stance, weight shift, hip drive, and wrists to keep the clubface on line for consistent loft and distance.
Tiger Woods calls his short game his major weapon, saying it is a factor that will demoralize most opponents. The remark frames his approach to key tournaments and reflects his confidence in a scoring edge.
The PGA board adds Florida State University Methodist College Campbell University Coastal Carolina University to its Professional Golf Management program joining Penn State Ferris State Mississippi State and New Mexico State. Students can earn a business degree while earning PGA membership credits. PGM entrants must meet university requirements and carry a golf handicap of 8 or lower.
Dr. T J Tomas directs the Players School at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens Florida. He is a Class A PGA teaching professional and among Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers for 1999.
The USGA and R and A govern The Rules of Golf. Ball compression varies by model from 80 to 100, with lower compression offering a softer feel for slow swing speeds or cold weather. Compression does not determine distance.
A telegraphic listing notes the PGA Tour events from July 29 to August 2 including the Hartford Open and Sprint International, NEC Invitational, DuMourier Classic at Warwick Hills and Gray? Castle Pines, Firestone Country Club Akron and the AT&T Canada Senior Open at Meadow Brook Club Jericho New York.
The Golf Doctor explains grip pressure varies with pitch shot length. Use a normal full-swing grip with the right palm facing target and the left back aligned with the club face. Keep left hand firm for control but avoid wrist tension. Increase grip pressure for short pitches and loosen for longer pitches to allow a bigger wrist cock.
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