Golf Local, Rochester

ROCHESTER, NY, (March 29, 2011) – Rochester area women looking for opportunities to play golf, work on their games, and meet other women golfers, are invited to join a 2011 league organized by the local chapter of the EWGA.

The leagues are open to both EWGA members and non-members. Members receive discounts on league pricing and are given preference over non-members if leagues begin to fill.

Women can choose from a variety of formats, ranging from competitive leagues to leagues that emphasize a more fun, casual approach to the game. A beginners league at Champion Hills is designed to introduce women to the game.

The association’s 2011 leagues include:

• Two Monday evenings leagues, one at Ravenwood Golf Club and one at Wild Wood Country Club
• Tuesday morning league at Lima Golf Club
• Tuesday evening league at The Brookwoods Country Club
• Wednesday evening league at Victor Hills Golf Course
• Two Thursday evening leagues, one at Country Club of Mendon and one at Chili Country Club
• A Friday evening beginner’s league at Champion Hills Country Club
• A Weekend Travel League

League registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Please visit www.ewgarochesterny.com for more information or to download a registration form.

Facility Features

	Type	Strength & Conditioning
	Video Analysis	Yes
	TPI Golf Fitness	Yes
	Athlete’s Edge	Yes
	Women’s Training	Yes
	Junior Golf Training	Yes
	FORE Performance 1855 Monroe Ave Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 287-5170 Foreperform.com

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Facility Information

FORE Performance helps you Focus On Reaching Excellence in sports performance, utilizing cutting edge technology combined with advanced training methodologies to accelerate athletic ability, in a positive, personal and ethical learning environment.

FORE Performance, Rochester’s premier strength and conditioning facility was established with the vision to discover your inner champion. A sports specific training facility specifically designed to promote athletic success by focusing on the development of human movement. Your FORE Performance experience will combine years of strength and conditioning expertise, new technology, and biomechanical science in the development and implementation of a personalized performance program to enhance your athletic abilities and quality of life.

FORE Performance has further broken the mold by offering individualized and group golf performance. With a physical connection to Play Better Golf and access to local golf pros your body-swing connection can be realized. After studying with the Titleist Performance Institute, FORE Performance has developed a unique and fully integrated training style combining elements of physical screening, functional strength, core training and athletic strength and conditioning.  Your personalized golf fitness experience will increase your body’s ability to generate a more powerful and consistent golf swing.

Features include:

– TPI Take-Home Programs
– Life Changing Personal Performance
– Game Changer Group Fitness
– The Golfers Advantage
– K-trainer Fitness

Facility Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:15AM – 8:00
Weekends By Appointment Only

Best Features

Some of FORE Performance best features include:

• Year round indoor golf learning center
• State of the art equipment and golf technology
• Staff has over 20 years of experience and multiple certificates
• Fully stocked pro shop for men and women
• Club fitting and indoor putting area

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Practice Facility Features

	Type	Practice Facility
	Pro Shop	Yes
	Restaurant/Bar	No
	Miniature Golf	No
	Lessons	Yes
	Dress Code	No
	Red Oak Golf Range & Practice Facility 17071 Ridge Road  Murray, NY14470 (585) 638-1002 www.redoakgolf.com

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Facility Info

Located in Murray, NY, Red Oak Golf Range & Practice Facility maintains a 4000 sq. ft putting green cut 3/16 and mowed daily
with 9 regulation holes.  There is a lush chipping  area  and a large green-side bunker… a chance to practice the most important shots of the game.  The driving ranges is 300 yards long and 400 yards wide with 4 target areas.  They area ladies, mens and junior clinics that are taught by NYS certified teachers.

Best Features

Some of Red Oak Golf Range best features include:

• Grass and mat tees areas
• Large putting green
• Private and group lessons
• Club fitting & repair
• New bright white golf balls

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One round or unlimited. A quick overnight stay or the ultimate experience – Silver Lake has it all. Silver Lake Golf Resort & Spa is a rare treat for any golfer. The course is full of holes that look fairly simple but become demanding when you take into account the water, sand and thick groves of trees that create out-of-bounds areas that can add shots to your score. The course plays 6,012 yards from the tips, which is the perfect length for any occasion. Sometimes you need to leave your driver in the bag because the key to this tricky course is hitting precise shots that cross the sloping hills in order to avoid the water and out-of-bounds areas that protect some of the greens. The greens are always perfect, so get ready for a great experience. Every hole has a great feature to make it unique to the other courses in the region.

The newest Stay & Play Resort has something great to offer everyone. Whether you want to go golfing, fishing, hang out at the bar or enjoy relaxing spa services, Silver Lake Golf Resort & Spa is a must for anyone looking to relax and have a great time. These 3-story fully-furnished lakefront condo’s offer an elegant, tranquil atmosphere that can help relieve day to day stress. They are available for nightly, weekly or monthly rentals.

If you would like to book your wedding, schedule a work conference, or just have a special occasion to celebrate, Silver Lake Golf Resort and Spa can accommodate all your needs.  Whether it is the Members Lounge or the banquet room, this newly remodeled facility is sure to meet all your needs. To book any of the following facilities, please contact them at 585-303-4052.

Weekday Special: 2 Day 1 Night Stay

Check in Mon – Thursday through July 31st
4 – 8 Person Price Arrive Sun – Wednesday Play 9 Holes in the afternoon upon arrival and Play unlimited holes the next day

Golf Local Special Price: $125 PP if booked by March 31st 2011

Book your Special Stay & Play Package before March 20th 2011 and Get a Free Dinner for each player the night of your arrival

Weekend Special: 3 Day 2 Night Stay

4 – 8 Person Price Arrive Friday and get in 9 holes or more, Unlimited Golf Saturday and 18 holes Sunday. Includes Lunch Saturday and Sunday at the turn

Golf Local Special Price: $250 Per Person

Book this before March 20th 2011 and get 4 Free dinners Friday & 4 Free Dinners Saturday!

Call 585-303-4052 to book your Stay & Play package today.

Mention you saw this special pricing on GolfLocal.com and save over $100.

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The new VR Pro Combo irons are a premium Tour-level iron set that has all the requirements that Tour athletes demand.

Traditional Look
The VR Pro Combo irons maintain a traditional look with a high degree of workability as they change from cavity, to split-cavity and finally blades. The cavity design offers higher trajectory on longer irons, the split cavity enhances control and workability, and the blades deliver unsurpassed short-game feel.

Center of Gravity Mapping
Through new linear Center of Gravity (CG) Mapping, the CG moves gradually and consistently throughout each club in the set for optimal launch and consistent distance control.

Shot Making Ability
The VR Pro Combo irons are crafted with consistency that Tour-level athletes demand with a new forging process for more precise shot-making.  These irons are precision forged out of 1025 Forged Carbon Steel to a near-finished level eliminating most hand work and ensuring consistency throughout the set. A new three-step groove process creates Nike’s most exact iron faces ever.  The new X3X high-frequency grooves provide better performance and more consistent distance control. More grooves, closer together and deeper on the face help to ensure maximum flight control and shot-to-shot consistency.

Price
3-PW Dynamic Gold Steel X,S,R;  RH/LH  MSRP:  $1079.99

Custom Fitting
Available at Play Better Golf with Nike’s new 360 interchangeable fitting system. Call 271-0332 and get fit today!

Starting its 56 season the SGA headed by President, Jeffrey LaBelle has a solid new 2011 – 24 week “Pay As You Play” Tour starting April 23rd at Ravenwood Golf Club. Adding Livingston Country Club and Bristol Harbor as first time stops and returning stops as in Clifton Springs, Blue Heron Hills Golf Club and Country Club of Mendon rounds out a outstanging tour.

With over 190+ members, they average 91 players in 2010 for 24 weeks. The SGA has a lot of room for growth, according to Jeff. SGA is still after a big private course  to open their doors and give them a Saturday morning or afternoon to enjoy the revenue from the SGA  members. Please visit www.saturdaygolfassoc.org  to learn more about the Saturday Golf Association.

Features

	Type	Indoor Golf Simulators
	Training	Yes
	Restaurant/Bar	Yes
	Driving Range	Yes
	Lessons	Yes
	Dress Code	No
	Meeting Rooms	Yes
	OptiGolf Indoor Golf Center 10 Commerce Drive Victor, NY 14564 (585) 924-4300 www.optigolfcenters.com

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Golf Center Information

The Victor, NY 24,000 Sq. Foot indoor golf and recreation facility is one of the largest, if not the largest of its kind, and will house 10 of the latest OptiGolf 2010 model indoor golf simulators for practice and play on any given day, in any given weather! There will also be a full in-house training area with professional teaching, members area with private simulators, bar area, food & beverage area, meeting rooms, internet and education facilities, and numerous other exciting services for a wide range of guests.

Best Features

Some of OptiGolf  best features include:

• Ability to play golf all year round
• Experience over 65 different course to play
• Restaurant, bar and meeting rooms with Internet access
• Professional teaching and private simulators available

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Step 1: Position yourself in line with the flag

• Approach your ball and look out for a nearby leaf, small stone or broken tee which is in a direct line between the flag you are aiming for, and your ball.
• Imagine a line between these 2 reference points and put your club face square to it.
• Now stand parallel to this imaginary line. You are correctly orientated to begin the perfect golf swing.

Step 2: Grip your left hand correctly

• Making sure your club is naturally on the ground behind the ball, place it in the left hand so that the shaft lies across the top of the forefinger.
• It should fit under the heel of the palm, to make space for the stability of the club.
• Make sure that the little finger is around the grip so that there is no room for the club to move.

TIP! Make sure that the thumb is straight on top of the shaft with a natural grip. You should be able to see 2 or 3 knuckles of your hand. This is the correct left hand grip.

Step 3: Grip your right hand correctly

• With your right arm hanging naturally, shake hands with the club and settle into the grip.
• Fold your right hand over the left thumb.
• The thumb of the right hand on the club should be pointing to the right shoulder.

Step 4: Grip the back of the club correctly

• There are 3 different ways to grip the back of a golf club – choose whichever feels better for you.
• The Vardon or Overlapping Grip is by far the most common method used in golf. Place the little finger of the right hand between the index finger and middle finger of the left hand.
• The Interlocking Grip is where the right little finger and the left index finger are locked together. This is a lot easier for those with small hands as it allows the fingers around the grip. This is the second most common grip.
• The Baseball Grip is used by people and children with very small hands in order to get all the fingers around the club.

Step 5: Adopt the correct stance

• The feet should be apart at the same width of the shoulders for a mid iron shot.
• The feet, the knees, the hips and the shoulders should all be parallel to the target.
• The right foot should be placed straight forward from the body, at a right angle to the line of flight, so that when you swing the weight will come on the inside of the foot to be able to push away and do the follow through.
• The left foot is slightly open as this makes it easier for the body to follow through the golf swing.
• The upper torso should lean forward slightly from the waist, and the knees slightly bend to allow flexibility. This position will make your arms hang comfortably in front of your body, to be able to swing more freely.
• There should be roughly a hands width between your body and the club. The weight of the body should be on the balls of the feet – not on the heels. Addressing the ball, both arms are straight but relaxed, and the left shoulder is higher than the right due to the position of the hands.
• To ensure that your shoulders are in the correct position, first place the club in the centre of your chest and lean forward from the waist, unlocking and bending the knees. Now dip your right shoulder slightly until the club touches the inside of your left leg. This is the correct shoulder position.

Step 6: Perform the final swing

• Now we have the correct orientation, grip and stance we are ready to finally perform the swing.
• The back swing now starts with rotation – NOT with the hands. The action of the arms starts with the rotation of the body, the hands maintaining the same grip pressure throughout.
• Practice this rotation movement by holding the club across either the front or back of the shoulders in the set-up position. Rotate the whole body – belly and all – to the right and left as if in a swing.
• The backswing now starts with the initial rotation – shoulders, hips, hands and arms – an almost simultaneous movement. The shoulders should turn fully, leaving your back facing the target and your weight on the inside of the right foot.
• The downswing begins by pushing your weight from right to left and rotating the body and hips. This now allows the shoulders, arms and hands to follow, powering the club through impact.
• On impact the hips are turned with the shoulders parallel to the ball. The movement continues until the whole body is facing the target. The motion should be unbroken from the start of the downswing to the finish of the follow through.
• The only time that your right foot will move will be immediately after impact – otherwise you won’t be able to swing through.

Remember it is a swing and not a hit.

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Step 1: Position the putter

Firstly, place the putter head flat on the ground behind the ball, aiming at the target. Let the whole club sole rest on the ground.

Step 2: Adopt your stance

• Stand parallel to your target, keeping the ball slightly in front of the middle of your stance. This will ensure better connection on your upswing.
• Your feet should be approximately shoulder width apart. It can be a little less or a little more, as long as you’re comfortable.
• Now, simply lean forward from the hips until your eyes are directly over the ball. Keep your eye line parallel to your target. This gives you the best position to see where you are aiming.
• Now, keeping your weight on the balls of your feet, just flex your knees slightly without reducing your height. Yours arms will hang free in front of your body.Tip: Don’t bend at the knees or hunch over the ball. The lower your position, the more difficult to judge the distance.

Step 3: The grip

• We’re going to show you the two most common grips used by golf pros, or you can use your normal grip if you prefer.
• Start with your arms hanging naturally, and place your palms on either side of the grip.

Tip: Always grip your club lightly to get the best feeling for distance and a smooth putt.

GRIP 1:

• The first grip is with your left hand on top and right hand underneath. Simply place your left forefinger over the first two fingers of your right hand.
• Then, with your thumb pointing straight down, slide it into the groove of your right hand.
• This grip allows you to control the stroke from the shoulder and not the wrist.

GRIP 2:

• An alternative is the reverse grip. Put the right hand on top of the left. The right forefinger is over the first two fingers of the left hand.
• This grip will naturally raise your left shoulder, angling your upper body into position behind the ball.
• Then slip your right thumb into the groove of your left hand.
• Some right-handed people find this grip easier to get their shoulders square, leading the swing with the right hand.

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