Set Your Wrists Earlier
May 7, 2012 BY Lakeshore Links IN Events, Tips & Training
I teach a one piece takeaway to many of my students in an effort to gain extension away from the ball and create width in the golf swing. Technically it is a sound approach to starting the swing on a good path. However, there are times when the student lacks the necessary club head speed to get any significant result. More times than not the student may have a physical disability or may have lost a bit of “get up and go” as the student has gotten older. Here’s what you can try.
It is important to note that there is no single way to take the club away from the ball. The one piece is only one option. An example of the opposite move would be a Fred Couples who allows his hands to play a major role in the takeaway and setting of the wrists at the top of the swing. David Leadbetter’s stable of touring professionals all seem to employ an early wrist set to gain leverage. Nick Faldo used to set his wrists almost immediately at the takeaway and produces an outstanding ball flight as a result. I would encourage golfers lacking in any power to feel as though the butt end of the club is pointing a little behind the ball when the lead arm reaches parallel to the ground in the backswing. This will encourage a little more “hit” on the downswing. Golfers who do not lack the physical strength to move the ball with some authority are encouraged to work within the guidelines of the one piece takeaway. There are less moving parts which make the swing less complicated and sequencing of those parts becomes easier. Give both a try and see for yourself what works.
Jason March
Power Rankings May 7 2012
May 7, 2012 BY Lakeshore Links IN Events, League
Well ladies and gentlemen…Two weeks into the summer league and the move to summer has certainly not stopped the resolve, nay, desire of our leaguers to find a way to score monster numbers. Here are your power rankings!
#10 Goes to Mike B who has posted a couple nice scores. However, nice scores is another name for hacker or chopper.
#9 Goes to Brian R with who posted one nice score and one not so nice score. He said in a news conference after his round, “I stopped trying after my triple bogey on 16.” That’s what makes league so great folks…when adversity strikes you can fold like a lawn chair in tornado alley.
#8 Goes to me who shot a one under par score to set the early “who will most certainly lose due to handicapping” challenge.
#7 Goes to Adam E who will easily be the next guy to hack it up shortly. Two great scores out of the gate sets a tremendously high kybosh rating that it is simply off the charts.
#6 Goes to Arturo G who improves day after day. It’s rather disgusting really.
#5 Goes to Chris R who still holds a grudge from the winter league. What can I tell ya man, play worse!
#4 Goes to Tim B who on the other side of the coin played well in the winter championship. He likey golf right nowwy!
#3 Goes to JP M who now understands the importance of sandbagging.
#2 Goes to Ciaran who placed one shot out of the money in the winter championship. He is not bitter though. Sometimes he actually says hello to me.
#1 This week is Leon S who posted a score that everyone is shocked to see. He shot a score that was about 20 shots less than his winter average. Keep it up Leon. That was pure magic!
Agree or disagree? Have your say!
Summer Golf Camp Booking Now!
April 19, 2012 BY Lakeshore Links IN Events, Promotions
Parents
This is your chance to get your child started out right with the game of golf. We are now taking reservations for summer camp starting this July and running all summer long!
This year’s camp is a half day where your kids will get a chance to putt, chip, pitch and drive their way to great fun. We are accepting children age 6 to 16 and will be following the CN Future Links format for golf developement. The cost of the camp is $199 per week and includes four half days of instruction and one half day of playing golf at Dentonia Park Golf Course.
Give us a call at 416 405 9888 and ask for Jason March our resident CPGA Professional to book your child for this fun camp experience. We are accepting registrations in limited numbers and on a first come first serve basis.
Power Rankings April 13 2012
April 13, 2012 BY Lakeshore Links IN Events, League
Well…my fine feathered friends, another winter league has come and gone and we here at LSL could not be more pleased with how the season turned out. I want to thank all participants, members and hobos in the night that got themselves up off their couches, chesterfields and box cars respectively, to come out every Wednesday to participate, compete and have more fun than a coon dog……well…er….around a whole bunch of racoons. Your participation and attitude was tremendous.
This past Wednesday April 11 at 7 pm we played our Winter League Championship and it was indeed a barn burner. Everyone ate, drank, grumbled, pissed and moaned their way around an awe inspiring Bethpage Black Course that brought most to their knees, several to their asses and made one actually poop his pants a little. This is their story…..THIS IS YOUR FINAL WINTER SEASON POWER RANKINGS~!!
#10 Goes to the man who man who was the most shocked to find out he had no chance to win after playing his first shot. Chris R who easily posted the best gross scores all season got blindsided this past Wednesday night when he realized he would have to shoot 45 for 18 holes to have a chance. Oops!
#9 Goes to J.P M who seemed happy just to be included in the whole thing….This whole lowered expectations thing needs to stop J.P.
#8 Goes to Ciaran G who actually asked me for a ruling because he thought his approach looked closer than 6.2 feet from the hole. I said..”No bloody chance you hacker”. He missed placing in the top three by one shot. Ouchy!
#7 Goes to Peter O. who spent more time outside than in the simulator playing. He makes this list because he realized he was slow and then went a little faster when I said to him” I’m going to give you and your group a penalty if you don’t pick up the pace there chopper!” Well done Peter O.
#6 Goes to Mike B. who I touted as the guy who would kick some serious butt…and I was right….He kicked his own butt by hitting more wood than a lumberjack on crystal meth.
#5 Goes to Peter M. who brought his own wine to the party and…yes…offered to share. That, my friends is a true competitor!
#4 Goes to Jerry J. who made this old writer, instructor and friend proud when he hit the shot heard round Nicklaus Room winning our closest to the pin contest. Jerry is a student of mine and I had to convince him he was ready for the big time and he proved this prognosticator right!
AND NOW………YOUR TOP THREE…….GOLF..TYPE…ER..GUY….PLAYERS
#3 Goes to Arturo G who shot 9 below his handicap to wrestle third place away from the above mentioned Ciaran by one measily shot. When I asked Arturo how he felt after receiving the Nike hat, TaylorMade Towel, Titleist Balls and brunch for two at the Beacher Cafe he simply said..”I like play golf..but this might no be enough balls” Well said Arturo!
#2 Goes to Tim B. who collected a Nike VapourX Stand Bag a four month membership at Lakeshore Links and brunch for two at the Beacher Cafe. Tim beat Arturo by one shot as well which tells me my handicapping system was pretty solid………………….until…………………#1
#1 Goes to the ultimate in ultimate SANDBAGGING Hackers! Greg H was a former student of mine who turned to the darkside somewhere along the way. Now he goes from tournament to tournament preying on prize tables. I’m no Obi Wan Kenobi or anything but I do see some similarities here. Greg won an RBZ Driver, Six Month Membership at Lakeshore Links and Brunch at the Beacher Cafe. Nice Haul Kid!
Again, Let me thank everyone who participated, and let everone know that Lakeshore Links is about Golf, Entertainment and Learning and we look forward to a new summer league beginning next week with a great championship again this fall.
Cheers All!
Jason March
Family Day is Free Lesson Day!
February 20, 2012 BY Lakeshore Links IN Events
Just a reminder that every family that books a lesson today gets free golf tips from our PGA of Canada Instructors! What a way to spend time together!. Have a great Family Day All!
Super Bowl Party
February 7, 2012 BY Lakeshore Links IN Events
On Sunday, February 5, a great night of golf and football was enjoyed by a full house at LSL. We were entertained by a fantastic football game, and some interesting golf swings/shots. Some played golf, while others to advantage of the big screens to watch the game.
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!
Power Rankings February 6th 2012
February 6, 2012 BY Lakeshore Links IN Events, League
So….Did you get your fill of wings, beer and football? It seems as though our league players did as well, and forgot how to play golf. I guess it’s ok being good at something. Here are your rankings.
#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
