IN THIS ISSUE
Links
September, 2016
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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.
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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
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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.
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