The CSGA Links Volume 4 Issue 5 September, 2016 | Page 6

IN THIS ISSUE Links September, 2016 16 Crowning Our Champions Features 10 Get Golf Fit: Watch Your Posture! Hours upon hours of sitting in front of a computer may seem harmless, but you may notice that your turn in the backswing and follow through will be significantly reduced, compromising distance. Ultimately, these changes in posture will negatively impact your golf game. 12 The Brain Game: Target Practice Your target may not always be what you think, but whatever you are thinking is always your target. In its most quintessential form, golf is a game of targets. From your first shot to your last, you strategically plot your way along the course aiming at the targets you deem most likely to get the ball in the hole in as few shots as possible. 36 16 Rainaud Makes Final Round Charge at 82nd Open After opening with a round of four over-par 75, Adam Rainaud of Black Hall Club was more concerned about making the cut than capturing his first state open title. 36 Golf & Travel: Boise, Idaho 8 Links Lessons with George Connor How were you taught to chip? Open stance, ball back in your stance, no wrist hinge? These are all common phrases in the world of chipping and each of them makes it less likely that you will be successful. 6 | CSGA Links // September, 2016 When you think of “hot-spot” travel destinations, we’re willing to bet that Boise, Idaho didn’t make the top of your list. But did you know it’s home to some of the most scenic golf courses in the country? 40 One for the Books History was made in multiple ways at the 2016 Travelers Championship, setting both golf and charitable records which included Jim Furyk’s final round 58 and an amazing $2.8 million raised for charity. 42 What’s the Ruling? Ball in Motion (Watch Out!) We’ve all had it happen before. You’re watching your fellow competitor hit a shot from the bunker, they hit it a touch thin and next thing you know, a ball comes screaming towards you and your bag. www.csgalinks.org