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Rat Pack Night Friday, February 3 6:30pm, Clubhouse Page 5 Carmeline Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.—classic! Carmel will transport you back in time to the days of the Rat Pack! Join us for a relaxed evening of good food, great friends and fantastic entertainment. Carmel’s fantastic Chef Vergili and staff will prepare a delicious buffet to tempt your palate while you listen to the sounds of Frank and friends! Reservations can be made online or by calling Carmel’s main office! 70’s Disco Daze Saturday, February 4 7:30-11pm, Clubhouse Can you dig it? Please join us for a groovy time as we boogie the night away and get down at Carmel! The 70s will be alive and well for an adult-only evening of dancing and shakin’ it to the max! Grab your friends, dress as though you are living in 1975 and make your reservation now for this fantastic evening…reservations can be made online. Catch you on the flip side—at Carmel! Superbowl Brunch Sunday, February 5 11am-2pm Are you ready for some football? Join us for a pregame tailgate style brunch at the club. No matter who makes it to the big game we will be celebrating with a feast of champions! Reminder, The Grill will close after Brunch on Superbowl Sunday, February 5 2012 Sweetheart Dinner Saturday, February 11 6pm Cocktail Reception; 7:15pm Dinner $90/person, includes dinner and wine pairings Celebrate Valentine’s a few days early, in a very special way… Chef Michael Vergili will prepare a lavish five-course dinner to get you and your sweetheart in the mood for romance, while Clubhouse manager Keith Van Yahre, chooses just the right wines to complement each course. Fall in love with our perfect pairing of food and wine! Seating is limited so please make reservations early…they are easy to make online! Mardi Gras, Carmel Family-style! Friday, February 17 5:30-9pm in The Grill This is Frantic Friday with a New Orleans twist…Enjoy traditional “Big Easy” favorites with your Carmel friends and family! Fill your senses with the delicious tastes of Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo and much more. Frantic Fridays are busy, so make your reservations early! We hope you join us for this trip to the Bayou! 2012 British Pub Night Saturday, February 25 7pm in the Grill Lagers & Ales, Bangers & Mash, Fish & Chips…join us for a festive evening of watching soccer, rugby or even ACC basketball! The Club Lounge will turn into a British Pub for the evening! Please join us as we “travel across the pond”—Reservations are easy to make online. Saturday Night Couple’s Bridge Saturday, February 11 Clubhouse 6pm-Cocktails in the Couple’s Lounge 6:45pm-Dinner in The Grill 8pm-Bridge Please make reservations by calling the club at 704-945-9630. Events
Page 6 Carmeline Building an Expert Short Game With winter golf approaching and the lies around the green getting tight, a solid wedge game is paramount. The average golfer tends to struggle to pitch and chip when the fairways are tight or the ground is hard. If you tend to blade, scull or hit your short game shots fat, this is for you. Let’s look at some possible causes of poor shots around the green and then how we get you back on track. If you follow these guidelines you will be able to get the ball up and down from anywhere around the green. Possible Roadblocks 1) The Wrong Philosophy - The number one error that golfers make is allowing the lead wrist to break down through impact. This typically starts with a flawed philosophy of how the ball gets into the air. If you allow the club head to out race the handle, you will catch the ball on the upswing and blade it or hit behind it. Stop trying to help the ball into the air and let the club work the way it’s built. 2) Another misconception is that your body shouldn’t move during pitching swings. If the body doesn’t rotate, the club will out race the rotation of the body and will arrive at impact improperly. Keys to a Sound Short Game 1) The RIGHT PHILOSOPHY – In order to hit solid short game shots, the club shaft must lean towards the target at impact. This is how the club is built. The lead wrist should be flat and the club head will be moving downward into the ball. This is how you put backspin on the ball which is a question that I am frequently asked. 2) Rotation of The Body Is Crucial – On the forward swing, the left hip, shoulders and chest must continue to rotate toward the target. This will allow you to maintain a flat lead wrist throughout as we discussed earlier. Symmetry is the Key to Distance Control Short game shots are nothing more than smaller versions of your full swing. Once you are able to hit your wedges more solid, now its time for distance control. Controlling distance is simply creating the proper length swing that matches the yardage that you want to carry. The backswing length and the forward swing follow through should match. For example: If your lead arm swings parallel to the ground in the backswing, your trail arm should finish parallel to the ground in the follow through. Strategy Sometimes the hardest part about the short game is making the correct decision on what type of shot to play. My philosophy is to play the lowest shot allowable for the shot at hand. There are three types of shots (high, medium and low). The amount of green that you have to work with determines the height of the shot you will play. The more green, the lower the shot. The less green available, the higher the shot. The 2 Variables Once you have your shot planned, match your set-up to the picture that you have in your minds eye. The two variables that make up the set-up are 1) club selection and 2) ball placement. You can pitch with anything from a pitching wedge to a high lofted sand wedge. The ball position is critical to controlling the trajectory and roll of your shots. The closer to your rear foot that you place the ball (Subtracting Loft), the lower the shot will fly. The closer that you place the ball towards your front foot (Adding Loft), the higher your shots will fly. Short Game Practice 1) Mechanical Practice – Working on your mechanics to improve your consistency of contact is the first goal. If you can’t create a solid strike then you can’t effectively work on distance control. When working on mechanics I suggest you set up a station which includes: sticks on the ground for alignment and a stick in the ground behind you for plane work. 2) The Median Drill For Measurement – Once your technique improves, this is how you can monitor your progress. Hit eleven shots to a flag. Remove the closest five balls. The “sixth” closest ball is your median or average distance to the flag. You can use this for any short game shot to measure your progress. 3) Practice for Play – Simulate the pressure that you encounter as you play on the course. Take 5 balls and hit your shots to the flag. Putt them in to see how many you can get “up and down”. 64% of all of your shots that you play during a round of golf are within 100 yards. Prioritize your practice accordingly. Improve you mechanics. Create consistent contact. Measure your progress. Follow this blueprint and you too can have a world class short game. See you on the lesson tee or better yet, the 37th hole or putting green. Be sure to subscribe to my golf blog for more free tips and information at www.golfgurutv.com ~ Jason Sutton, Director of Instruction Golf Tip
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