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Home Builders Golf Tourney Set Saturday Hone Harbor Home, Disaster Relief and the Brunswick County Schools Vocational Education Department will all benefit from the South Brunswick Islands Home Builders Association's first annual golf tournament set for Saturday. The captain's choice tourney begins at 9 a.m. at The Pearl Golf Links at Calabash and will also feature various prizes as well as a buffet lunch. The field will be divided into two flights with each member of the first- placc teams winning SKX). Members of the second-place teams will receive S75 while members of the third-place teams win S50. There will also be closest-to-thc-pin contests on all par 1 holes and a longest drive contest on one par 4 hole. All prizes will be presented by the Hooter Girls who will also be participating in a caddie auction. Entry fees are $50 per person or $2(X) per four-player team. For more information call Steve Mann (579-7291) or The Pearl (579-8132). SHORT GAME FUNDAMENTALS The Pitch Shot There may be more variations of the pitch shot than any other in the game of golf. They range from the little flip shots around the green to the standard three-quarter swing wedge shot. They do not include the explo sion shot out of sand. Some golfers may find it hard to believe that a three-quarter pitch shot has much in common with a chip shot or a putt. The master teachers who compiled the PGA Teaching Manual say there are com mon threads which wind their way through all these shots. It is their be lief that these three money-making si if they arc taught from a hasis of common principles. These common threads are found in the Short Game Fundamentals contained the PGA Manual. The golfer should check to see that his ball po sition is the same for every shot, or he should understand why he plans to vary the ball position. The set-up to the ball should also be consistent on all pilch shots. The manual also reinforces the need to accelerate the clubhead to and through the ball on all pitch shots to produce solid contact with the ball. ' Essentials' For The Pitch Shot The "essentials" of shot-making which arc common to both the chip shot and the pitch shot, according to the PGA Manual are: gripping down on the club, firm to light grip pressure, feet and hips open, a slightly nar rower stance, ball played in the center of the stance for nomial shots, and allowing the arms to hang comfortably from the shoulders. The swing for the chip and pilch shots have evoked some "observa tions" by the teaching professionals which are worthy of our consideration. Your backswing and follow-through should be approximately the same length for both chips and pitches. It is better lor a backswing to be too short than too long. It is helpful to visualize your desired shot trajectory while taking a few practice swings, preferably while one of your fellow competi tors is making his stroke. Difficult Shot Requires Feel The more difficult the shot, the more touch and feel is required. Once you have the feci for the shot, you should play as soon as practical. You should use a more deliberate tempo with soft pitch shots and a faster tempo for knockdown shots or w hen you arc trying to put spin on the ball. A ball which is in a good lie in the grass will come out softer and a ball in a tight lie which needs to be struck with a more descending blow will in variably come out hotter. The set-up for a tight lie should placc the ball far ther back in your stance than normal, behind the center position. It is partic ularly essential that the hands lead the clubhead through a shot front a light lie. Remember the hands should be along the inside of your left thigh in your set-up for a tight lie and they should return to that spol before the clubhead strikes the ball. Keep Your Center Of Gravity Left Your weight should begin, remain, and end on the left foot throughout the pilch shoL Weight shift to the right foot during the swing is neither ad visable nor is it necessary. Your can deliver a solid, three-quarter swing with a pitch shot with your weight favoring the left side throughout the stroke. It is also important to remember to read the green for both chip shots and pitch shoLs. Golfers most often forget on pitch shots. It is important to know how far to hit the ball, but no less so than knowing how the ball will roll once it is on the green. Next week we will review some of the common mechanics of the pitch shot as well as those occasions when uncommon techniques may be neces sary. There is a greater variety of shots within 50 yards of the green than anywhere else on the course. It has to be comforting to know that all of those shots have many things in common. WILLGOLF BY WILL COCKRELL lots arc easier to lcam and understand Calabash NC (919)579-3588 ? SC (803)448-8398 J Gould Wins Carolina Shores Women's Event Tcrri Gould won tin.- Carolina Shores Lathes Cioll Association "Mult and Jeff" tournament last week with a score of 30. Shirley Vazquez also shot .'() in the weekly event, but placed second on a match of cards. Golfers counted scores on the par threes and par lives and used half of their handicaps. Oilier top scorers were Be?y Goodwin with 31.5, Sue Grciner and Dorecn Spcarin with 32.5, Jackie Di slier with 33 and Emily Sharp with 33.5. Anna Mae Huber had a chip-in at the eighth hole. Carol Szarks had low putts for the day with 2l>. Brierwood Ninettes Liz Bruce and Joyce Rose tied for first place in the Brierwood Ninettes golf tournament last Friday. Wyarian Taylor chipped in at the fourth hole and had low putts with 13. Mrs. Rose was second with 15 putts, and Mrs. Bruce, who parrcd the third and fifth holes, was third with 17 putts. Judy Durham chipped in for par at the ninth hole. Other pars were recorded by Margaret Pingo and Helcne Baker at the third hole GOLFING ACTION Ruth's Renegades Members of Ruth's Renegades competed in a crossover toumameni last Thursday, with some golfers playing at Carolina Shores and oth ers playing at Bricrwood. Anna Klute led the way at Carolina Shores with a score of 2l>. Cynthia Omundsen was second with a 32. and had the overall low net of 76. Lois llargreaves chip|>ed in at the eighth hole and placed third with a score of 33. Winners at Bricrwood were Dot Frey with 2l).5. Mary Aheam with *4.5 and Marion Corbin with 35. Alice Struck had the low net ol 78. and Ruth Jacobs chipped in at the 1 4th hole. Brierwood Men The team of Jack Causer, Jerry Smith. Al Hiemian and Paul Keeley shot a 13-under-par 131 to win the Bricrwood Men's Golf Association two iK'st ball tournament last Thursday. Two teams tied for second place. The foursome of Nick l.aceren/.a. Neal McCall, Bill Waplcs and Harry RECREATION BRIEFS Programs Offered For Seniors Brunswick County Parks and Recreation is offering several pro grams geared for senior citi/ens this month. Shuffleboard clubs meet cver>' Monday at 9 a.m. at Town Creek Park and every Tuesday at 9 a.m. the Long Beach Recreation Center. Home Alone, a family movie will be shown at the Town Creek Park Building, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m.; Shal loitc Center, Aug. 26 at 12:30 p.m.; Southport, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.; and Lockwood Folly Building. Aug. 30 at noon. A fishing trip is planned lor Aug. 22 aboard the Mega Flight of I lold en Beach, 'flic cost is SI *>. A Senior Fun Day will be held Aug. 29 at Town Creek Park. Shuffleboard, croquet and horse shoe tournaments arc planned and lunch and refreshments arc provided. Aug. 23 is the last day to sign up. For more information on these programs, call the department ai 253-4357 or 1-800-222 4 790. Fishing Trip Set Brunswick County Parks and Re creation is planning an ocean fish ing trip for area residents age 50 and older. The trip aboard the Mega Fliie out of Taylor's Landing at Holden Beach is set for Thursday, Aug. 22. The boat leaves at 7 a.m. and re turns around noon. The cost is $15 per person and spate is limited. For more informa tion, call Tina Pritchard at 253-4357 or I X(X)-222-4790. LION'S PAW r.Ol F IINKS Golf Special 18 Holes Open Bent Grass Greens 9 HOLES j Green Fee & Cart $15 18 HOLES j Green Fee & Can $25 f.OOl) THROUCII SFPI\ 5, 1991 (919)579-1801 1-800-233-1801 Follow llvvy. 17 to 904 Turn East toward Sunset Reach. NC Lee Langston, M.D. Jon Langston, P.A.C. General Practice Announces New Hours Monday thru Friday, 8 AM-1 PM, 2-5 PM Fain i I if Care ? Physical Exams Minor Surgery - Hospital Care Appointments Honored Walk-ins Worked In Vacationers Welcomed 341 Whiteville Rd. Shallotte 754-8731 Carolina ShoreH 919-579-2181 803-448-2(557 MORE GOLF FOR LESS GREEN Presented By: Carolina Shores And River Oaks Both Ranked in Myrtle Beach's Top Five 18-Hole Golf Specials To Suit Your Time and Pocket All Rates Include Power Cart River Oaks 803-236-2222 l-8(M)-7?2-8813 Carolina Shores Specials River Oaks Specials 2 For $50.00 Before 10:00 2 For $40.00 10-2.00 2 For $30.00 After 2:00 After 5:00 ???? You Tell Us The Price 2 For $50.00 Before 11:00 2 For $40.00 11-3:00 2 For $30.00 After 3:00 9 Holes Early Bird Special 2 Players For $20.00 Tee Time Reservations Before 7:30 7-DAY GREEN FEE MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE $35 Includes Both Courses (Carts Mandatory) All Offers Good Only Witn Coupon Expires 8/21/91 THF BFACON Pearson shot 1 33 u> lie the team that included Boh Tompkins, Bill Allen ;ind Bill Goldsberry. In the nine-hole mixed scramble last Weilnesday. the threesome of Boh Wareheim, Bob Meek ami Nel Justice won with a score of' 33. Bill Shoemaker. Bob Slcrnfr, Martha Wareheim and L.iz Bruce finished one stroke back in second place and tied the team of Joe Tymchak, Graham Justice, Penny Cox and Jean Laccrcn/a. On Aug. S, Odic Johnson won an individual play against par tourna ment at plus 3. Bob Sterner placed second at plus I, and Neal McC'all and Hank Culp tied for third. The foursome of Bill Waples, Hank Culp, Bob Tompkins and Harry Pearson won the two best bid I event Aug. I with a score of 135. Finishing second at 138 was the team of Roy Havcnga. Fergie Nicol and Bob Sterner. Sea Trail Ladies Lynn Nichols fired a low gross X7 to win the Sea Trail tournament held last Wednesday, Aug. 7, by the Sea Trail Ladies Goll Association. Runncrs-up in the low gross cate gory were Kitty Smoker with a 94 and Louisa Nicol with a 97. Low net runners up were Doro thy Cambria with a 74, Shirley Hel mke with a 75. Tied with an 84 were Carol Young and Naney Mchnc. Dixie Youth Golf Tourney Set Aug. 24 l"he Supply/Shallotte Dixie Youth Baseball League is sponsoring a benefit golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Lockwood Golf Links near llolden Beach. I"he captain's choice event begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and concludes with a pig picking at 1:30 p.m. Entry fees for the event arc S50 per person and includes all green and cart Ices as well as many special door prizes. Persons interested in at tending the pig picking only can also purchase tickcts for SI 2 each. All proceeds will benefit the local Dixie Youth league and assist with the purchase of special equipment. For more information call Dixie Youth league president David Bat ten (842-9663) or Lockwood Golf Links (842-5666). Deadline for registration is Tuesday, Aug. 20. Attention Golfers: ?SUMMER SPECIAL Play All Day- ? leave ana return ... ^O.UU r/ -AFTER 12 NOON SPECIAL Green fee & cart. ..^22. 00 ? Vv J ?TWILIGHT SPECIAL 3 til dark $ 1 "7 nn Green fee & cart ... I / .UU 3-DAY PASSES $60 Includes green fees and cart. Play anytime over a 4-day period 5-DAY PASSES $80 Includes green fees and cart. Play anytime over a 7-aay period DEXTER "Spikeless" Golf Shoes. Reg. $50- $60 ON SALE $35 Call for tee times 754-4660 MUST PRESENT AD FOR DISCOUNTS i IBRlERWaOD .GOLF CLUBi Hwy. 179 ? at Shallotte City Limits SUPPLY-SHALLOTTE DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL DixieyouTH Baseball OPEN GOLF TOUBNAMENT Your participation and support will assist in the purchase of special equipment for the Dixie Youth league. at SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 m SHOT GUN START: 9:00 A.M. IjOMOQD GOLF LINKS Holden Beach, NC CAPTAIN'S CHOICE $50.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES GREEN FEES & CART PRIZE Cash & prizes for each of the 2 flights ?Closest to pin on all Par 3's ?Longest drive on a given Par 4 *Door prizes PIG PICKIN 1:30 P.M. (For those who do not want to play golf, the pig pickin will be S12.00 per person) ************** Mail completed form and check to: Supply-Shallotte Dixie Youth Baseball Post Office Box 175, Supply, NC 28462 Suggested Deadline for Registration is Tuesday August 20 REGISTRATION FORM Team Name ___ Players Handicap Phone ( ) (Individual Players will be made into teams) For Registration or Additional Information Contact: David J. Batten, (919)842 9663 or Lockwood Golf Links, (919)842 5666
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