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July Golf Highlights:
Hit’n Giggle, Friday Evening, July 2. Nine holes of a “couples’ scramble.” 5 p.m. shotgun start with a casual buffet to follow. You can bring another couple for golf and dinner, guests greens fees are waived.
4th of July Men’s Event, Monday, July 5. A par-quota, total of four, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Sign up by Saturday, July 3. For non-contestants, the course will be clear by 12 noon.
V.C. Neal, Sr. Memorial Championship, Saturday, July 10. Open to all men, “55 years young and up!” Played in age groups, low gross and low net in each group. Tee off is 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Parent/Child Tournament, Saturday, July 17. Played in 9 and 18 hole divisions. Get ready for a great day of fun for parents and kids alike. Tee off is 10:30 a.m.
Jack’n Jill Scramble, Sunday, July 18, An 18-hole scramble of fun golf, 10:00 a.m. shotgun start.
Men’s Member/Member Event, Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25. 36 holes of better balls of two, pick your own partner. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start both days. Breakfast at 7:00 a.m., range 8:00 a.m., then golf. Lunch on both days after golf. Get your partner lined up now!
Junior Championship, Saturday, July 31. Played in 9 and 18 hole divisions. Tee off is 11:00 a.m. Good luck to all!
Terry’s Tee Tip of the Month - “Side Hill Fix for Short Game”
Lone Pine and all Western PA courses present these side hill pitch shot situations. To help compensate for the ball above you or below your feet, try this.
On 30 or 40 yard pitches, there is less of a body coil, so it is easier for the club to be too far to the outside. This can cause pulls, or a ball that squirts a little to the right. Most people have a tendency to come from the outside on shorter pitches. Hitting half shots off a side hill lie will help you “shallow out” your path to impact. I find in teaching this drill, many people can eliminate the “over-the-top move” from their downswing. Get a bucket of range balls and find a place around the range tee that’s not level and practice it. Then take it to the course.
Remember, we make golf better, making golf a better game.” Terry George, PGA Professional
Family Golf Day
July’s “Family Golf Day” is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, July 31. Play anytime from 12 noon on. You can bring up to three family members (who aren’t presently members of the club) grandparents, grandsons, aunts, uncles ... and pay just cart fees; guest fees are waived. Watch the monthly newsletters for the designated Saturday each month. It’s a great way to introduce them to the game and maybe make a golfer!
Congratulations Corner
Congrats to our winning teams on “Memorial Day’s Two Better Balls of Four.”
1st - Team score 121 Bob Oberst, Abe Key, Anthony Nicolella, Chick McIlvaine
2nd - Team score 122 Dr. Mike Zinsser, Dr. Tom Snee, Frank Runco, Dr. George Schweinebraten
And, a special congratulations to Carole DeSimone. She had a “Hole-In-One” on #2 on June 15! She used a 4 Hybrid on the 112 yard hole. Her playing partners were Ginny Shovick, Nancy Caprini, and Cynthia Klassin.
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