GOLF LAMGA By David Kubissa This month’s installment features an instructional tip from Ian Peterson, Lake Ashton’s head golf professional. Even if you’re not slicing, this is a good reinforcement of proper setup and grip techniques to control your ball striking. Coming this month: The twoday President’s Cup-themed event will be on Sept. 11 and 12, with breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 2. Signup sheets will be going up on the LAMGA bulletin board. Look for the top finishers in the October article along with results from the August Olympics-style competition that had to be delayed to later that month and past the deadline for this month’s edition. IAN’S TIP: Curing a slice Slicing the golf ball is normally caused by an open clubface at impact combined with an out-to-in swing path. Factors like improper grip, stance and alignment, and swing mechanics contribute to the slice. Here are some ways stop slicing: Grip: Ensure a neutral to strong grip. For right-handed golfers, this means seeing two to three knuckles on your left hand when you grip the club. The Vs formed by your thumbs and forefingers on both hands should point toward your right shoulder (see photo). Stance and alignment: Align your feet, hips, and shoulders parallel to your target line to influence a proper swing path through the ball. Proper swing path: Focus on creating a slightly inside out swing path. Imagine a clock face where the golf ball is sitting at 6 o’clock. Swing through the ball toward 1 o’clock to promote an in-to-out path (see in-to-out path in photo). Clubface control: Create a square clubface at impact. Do this by rotating your right hand and forearm over your left hand and forearm as the club swings through impact. This would be the natural swinging motion of your arms. For more help, come see us in the golf shop to schedule a lesson. Red Hoagland Challenge standings: Through July, the Red Hoagland Hyundai Challenge leaderboard shows: 1. Doug Hines, $143; 2. Alan Gasner, $128.20; 3. Mike Krigelski, $119.35; 4) Rick Simonetta, $117.50. Sponsor salute: LAMGA thanks the following businesses and individuals whose support is vital to the league’s programs. Turner Furniture & Mattress; Cypress Liquor & Wine; Dennis Brock Window Cleaning; Crossed Industries; and Ann & Todd McCarthy. Lifetime Limited Warranty Guaranteed Low Pricing 18 Months No Interest1 Free No-obligation In-home Quotes 863-400-5082 • WindowWorldPolkCounty.com 101 Industrial Blvd. West, Winter Haven, FL This Window World® franchise is independently owned and operated by Window World of Polk County Inc. d/b/a Window World of Lakeland under license from Window World Inc. Fully licensed & insured. License No. CBC1257854 Previous sales are excluded and offers cannot be combined. Minimum 10% down required when ordering. ¹No interest if paid in full within 18 months with regular monthly payments. Bank approval needed. Must qualify. Ask for details.
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