#10 This week goes to me who, unlike the rest of you hackers, didn’t cheat and still made a decent showing.  

#9 goes to Arturo G who does not worry about such meaningless things like “actual score”.  He is a big believer in getting the most bang for his ten bucks….Every…single…week.

#8 goes to Brian R who did not even post a score this week because he was too busy.   #8 for not even showing up folks…that should make the rest of you feel special.

#7 goes to Ryan W who’s claim to fame this week is placing in the top three scores proclaiming “I medalled again Jason!”  Good for you kid!  You are a real king of the cubical! 

#6 goes to Chris R who posted a rather pedestrian score for his particular skill level.  I see the sand bagging has begun as we near the Championship night on April 11th.  Didn’t think it would be that obvious this soon.

#5 goes to Trevor W who shot a four over par score this week.  When asked what he thought of the par 3 layout he answered..”Par 3′s? …I thought I got four eagles, 3 birdies and 2 pars….”  Oh Trevor….you misguided, silly Trevor.

#4 goes to Peter M who didn’t suck this week.

#3 goes to Max S who didn’t suck this week as much as he sucked last week.

#2 goes to Mike B who made a big move this week.  Granted, it was at home around 2 am due to a dinner that was full of cheese and high fibre, but a big move nonetheless.

#1 goes to Justin D who cheated.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I respect that!

Disagree with me?  Have your say….Leave a comment and let’s keep the discussion going.

Jason March

We also had some great prize  giveaways, courtesy of MGD (Thanks Keith!!!)

Congratulations to Harry for winning the infrared oil-less turkey cooker and Bob for winning the portable gas grill!

#10 this week goes to Donna Y. who makes her way onto the top 10 for the first time.  She’s taking lessons from a non-Lakeshore Links golf professional so we should not expect her to move to far up the list too soon.  Ouch!  That’s gotta hoit!

#9 goes to Donna’s playing partner Max S.  He seems to be getting second hand tips from Donna’s lesson last week.  That’s why he’s one spot better than her.  Welcome to the top 10 you two.

#8 goes to JP M. who has been improving as of late, not by an noticeable measure but…..oh hell, he stinks too!

#7 goes to Alex T. who simply gets progressively worse as time goes by.  Why do you all play so bad that I have to say these cruel things?  I hate myself a little right now…..Ok….I’m over it.

#6 goes to Don I.  who refuses to improve or get worse.  Don has basically shot the same score every Wednesday and it will probably continue.  Have you ever seen that movie Ground Hog Day?  That’s Don’s life story.  Bill Murray was cast in that role because he’s tall, funny lookin and enjoys golfing just like Don.  Hey Don!  Wiarton Willie called….he wants his attention back!

#5 goes to James R. who makes his way onto the top 10 for the very first time with his very first score….of 60.  (cricket sounds)……………….good for you kiddo.

#4 goes to Greg H. who is a student of mine and hits the ball hard.  He’s no Donna Y. or Max S. but at least he takes his lessons from LSL resident professionals. (that wound I’ve created is looking a little infected now)

#3 goes to Jorge C. who is also a student of mine.  I have no complaints about this guy except that he hits the ball about 200 yard with his 8 iron.  That’s a little disgusting Jorge.  Ease up on the steroids a bit and you might hit the fairway once in a while.

#2 goes to Craig H. who posted his worst score to date.  #2 is an appropriate ranking for such a score because…well…..we all no what a #2 is.  Pow!  Right in the kisser!

#1 goes to Leon S. who posted the highest score ever in LSL League play this week with an 87.  When I asked Leon how he could have possibly shot an 87 he simply replied…”I missed a 7 footer on 18 for an 86.”  Well said Leon…well said.

Don’t agree with me?  Have your say by leaving a comment.

Jason March

Amateur golfers have a tendency to lift or pick the golf club up abruptly during the back swing (narrow) and then on the down swing extend their arms out on the way back down to the ball (wide).   This causes an extremely shallow angle of approach into the ball with much of the power drained before impact.  The result is a weak ball flight.  The term “casting” is often used for this move. 

This is what you should do.  As the club moves away from the ball on the backswing extend your arms as far as you can without letting your wrists cock or lift the club prematurely.  You can extend your arms too far though.  If your arms become disconnected from your chest and try to reach too far you can get into trouble.  The key is to extend, but not at the expense of your connection to your upper body.  You’ve seen touring professionals practice with head covers or towels under their arm pits to mimic this connection.  Try that too if you wish.  After you have extended back, let the wrists hinge up.  This move that you have made is the “wide”.

The “narrow” refers to the downswing or approach into the ball.  Your wrists should be fully cocked at the top of your backswing.  Now, simply try to maintain that wrist cock as the club swings down.  This trip back to the ball is much narrower than the trip back.  Some instructors call this lagging the club.  Some just refer to it as wide then narrow.  Narrow then wide is a weak slapping action.

Give this a try this winter.  Indoor simulators can show you that your swing path is getting more on track.  Or maybe just give your local CPGA Teaching Professional a call.

Did this lesson help?  Please leave a comment and let’s keep the golf talk going!

All the best!

Jason March

CPGA Head Teaching Professional

Lakeshore Links Indoor Golf Academy

#10 This week goes to Ryan Woods who “says” he shot a 32 for the back nine at Spyglass.  Ryan seems to “career it” when no one is looking and he sets up his own golf course.  A little prognostication here folks.  Ryan will get stompted like a Narcotics officer at a biker rally come April’s big tournament. (You heard it here!!)

#9 Goes to a slew of FNG’s who I have not had a chance to trash yet.  Jorge, Greg, Don and Ciaran should be made aware that playing well guarantees nothing and playing bad guaratees mean spirited language and abuse.  Welcome!

#8 Goes to Scot.  Scot….what were you thinking by posting a 54 on my watch.  Your playing golf like a man who has been evicted, arrested, divorced and belittled in writing to the Lakeshore Links community, all in the same day!  (As you can see folks, there is “some” truth to eveything I say.)

#7 Goes to Adam who gets progressively worse every time he plays.  Last week I took pity on poor Adam and let him beat me in a round.  That’s right…LET HIM!  Sour grapes are my specialty!

#6 Goes to Joel and Chris R.  Is it just me or is it tacky beyond all recognition to “have” to own every single course record here at LSL.  Listen Guys…if you have to tell everyone how good you are….well….you know the rest.

#5 Goes to Peter M. who proved to everyone here at LSL that anyone with a pulse and a Yip can make the power rankings.  Welcome to the world of obscurity Peter.

#4 Goes to Bruce who, of late, is playing better and better.  Posting a 41 this week for a guy who could’nt hit the side of barn with a scatter gun and a hand grenade, should be quite proud. Cheers ya hacker!

#3 Goes to Arturo who’s scores are simply improving by leaps and bounds.  Arturo actually leaps during his backswing and bounds on the downswing.  If he times it right he sometimes hits the ball.

#2 Goes to simply the best golfer in the whole league (he he he me!)

#1 Goes to Gerry who makes improvement seem effortless and easy.  The amount of time he practices suggests he will be the force to be reckoned with come April.  Gerry’s wife will always remember him fondly and think about the good times when he was actually home.

Disagree with me suckas?  Leave a comment and let the debate begin!

Jason March

I like to get as much information as possible on the course I am playing.  This starts with the green and where the pin is located.  This information is vital because it tells me what type of a shot I may be hitting my approach shot with and the best possible direction to putt to the hole.  If the pin is located on the left side of the green I will probably need to hit a draw shot to get the ball close to the hole.  Now that I have determined what type of approach shot is required I can plan where my tee shot needs to be situated.  I may feel as though I need to put the ball in the centre or right centre of the fairway for a simple approach.  In that case I may decide to fade my tee shot to eliminate the left side of the fairway to secure an offensive position.

Be a thinker and planner the next time you play.  The ball won’t always behave the way you want it to, but if you have a plan your misses will be better.

Tell us what you think of this lesson.  Post a comment.

Good luck.

Jason March

CPGA Head Teaching Professional

Lakeshore Links Indoor Golf Academy.

We had our second Free Clinic of the winter season this past Sunday to rave reviews.  I want to thank Mike Wiebe and Roger Moores for assisting me in providing our patrons with the absolute best in instruction.  Mike’s tips on Power and Distance truly awakened a large Sunday morning crowd and if there were any doubt as to his theories, they were soon washed away with a demonstration of his philosophy.  With club head speeds averaging 125 mph and ball speeds of 185mph, Mike wowed the clinic with drives that reached 365 yards.  Truly a spectacle to be admired.

I would also like to remind all you football fans that there are a few packages available left for Super Bowl on Feb. 5th.  Please….Don’t hesitate here.  Call us today to book your party.  We have beer, food and hours of golf included in our packages.  Sweet!

Last and certainly not least, I need to mention March Break Kids Camp and Summer Camp.  We are starting to book both now and are taking said bookings on a first come first serve basis, so act quickly.

Please have a great week

Jason March

#9 goes to Keld who posted his second score in a row. Again, I don’t care what he shot. I’m just glad he has decided to commit to two weeks in a row. Welcome back to the world of the living Keld.

#8 goes to Mike B who bettered his previous week’s score by two shots. It’s hard to believe he accomplished this feat with such a heavy heart. Mike recently found out that he really was not a good golfer all this time while I was singing his praises. That’s right Mike. I lied. Don’t cry pudding!

#7 goes to Lars B who also bettered his score by two shots. Why rank Lars better than Mike? Because Lars isn’t a cheap skate Mike! Extend those alligator arms and reach deep into that wallet and you might see some results ya hacker!

#6 this week belongs to Joel R who improved over his previous score by three shots. Why #6? You are no Chris R Joel….you are no Chris R……..ouch.

#5 goes to Brian R who delighted the fans this week with an even par round. When asked how he enjoyed the Kettle Creek fast greens he said…”This is terrible” Well said Brian, well said.

#4 goes to a man who displayed that his lessons are paying off big time. Gerry J who is a 26 handicap shot a three over par back nine this week to make everyone wonder if he is really a man or machine. Gerry tells the ladies here that he is a love machine and he won’t work for nobody but you, but that seems a little creepy. Stop scaring the girls Gerry.

#3 goes to Adam E who has been extremely consistent in recent weeks. I asked him what his secret was and he said…”I eat lots of fibre and have regular movements.” I’m not sure what that has to do with his golf game but needless to say Adam is full of something that cannot be mentioned here.

#2 goes to Frank W who this week played the league a day late. If you recall, Frank played a day early the last time out. Frank obviously believes he is a big deal and the rules don’t apply to him. His attendance is like his golf game. He never seems to hit the target but doesn’t mind missing a little left or a little right. Stay tuned everyone to see if Frank joins us this Sunday for league.

#1 again goes to Chris R. Chris shot a five under par round and actually bettered his score by only one shot over last week. At this point in time I need to make a major announcement. Random drug testing will be conducted every Wednesday at league time. (Frank should be safe from that) I’m not saying Chris is a juicer or anything but he has picked fights with several of our lady members and kicked our manager Jeff in the groin just for fun.

See the latest standings

Finally….All leaguers, members and guests are invited to play in our first tournament of the season. On Saturday December 17th at 7 pm we are playing a two person team, nine-hole scramble golf tournament. The cost is $20 per person and prizing will be great as always. There are only 36 spots available so don’t dilly dally. Call 416 405 9888 to join today.

Jason March