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October, 2016 Issue
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Golf & Travel: Bandon Dunes, Oregon
Nestled away in the southwest corner of Oregon sits Bandon
Dunes Golf Resort, and in this month’s Golf & Travel edition, we
show you why its one of the best golf resorts in the country!
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10 Links Lessons: The 2017 Season Starts Now!
The beauty of the season being (almost) over is that the new
season begins. In a few months the snow will fly and golf courses
will close. On that precise day, the new season begins.
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Get Golf Fit: Speed Kills
Almost every golfer wishes they could hit the ball further, and
while you need to train to gain power in your golf swing, you must
also build your swing speed to increase your distance.
16 Szewczul Goes Two-For-Two in Fall Finale
Dave Szewczul made up for lost time, winning both the
Connecticut Senior Amateur and Mid-Amateur in consecutive
weeks to close out the fall season.
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Remembering the King
A winner on the PGA Tour 62 times, including
two Insurance City Open’s, Arnold Palmer had an
unrivaled impact on the game of golf.
6 | CSGA Links // October, 2016
34 Mats Again?
Dave Oatis, USGA Director, Northeast Region, explains why the
use of artificial mats at driving ranges is necessary to ensure
proper care of grass tees.
36 What’s the Ruling? Lending a Helping Hand
While the Rules of Golf prohibit opponents from sharing clubs
with each other during a match, are players allowed to share
other equipment with his or her opponent on the course?
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