September 2009 - On Top of the World Communities Info

20 The World News® September 2009Arbor ClubTennisJorge PrivatWelcome to September. I have beenparticularly impressed by the fact that inspite of the weather conditions, most ofyou have come to the courts on a regularbasis.We needed to stop the ladder, as wedid last year, to take a break from the hotweather, recharge our cylinders, so thatwe can get it restarted this month withrenewed interest. Please, don’t forget tosign up for it so I can prepare the schedulesaccordingly. The inter-communitymatches will also start as soon as thetemperature is more bearable.I would also like to mention that thepopularity of pickleball is again on therise, and in order to accommodate thegrowing group of pickleball enthusiasts inthe community, the management has decidedto build new pickleball courts. Thisis simply terrific, because it enhances thevariety of racquet sports that are offeredto all of you. I encourage all of you whodon’t play tennis, to try this sport that allowsyou to reach the ball with more easeand still get good, fun exercise.I had a request to mention that tennisplayers have become a great source ofTennisAssociationH&R CenterCourts ScheduleMixed DoublesSaturday & Monday, 8 a.m.-noonMen’s DoublesTuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.-noonLadies’ DoublesWednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.-noonAll Resident TennisPlayers Welcome.shoes and sneakers for the homeless whodepend upon Interfaith for food shelterand clothing. So, if you have any discards,please drop them off at the Health & RecreationBuilding or at the Arbor Club office.Stan Magen will be glad to pick themup.Tennis Tip of the MonthGetting to the ball, getting away fromthe ball, in balance and ready to hit is thekey for every player.“Float like a butterfly...sting like a bee”- Muhammad Ali’s popular line was notreferring to tennis, but the similarities arethere.Good footwork is the precondition foreverything else in tennis. If you can’t getto the ball, your fantastic strokes won’thelp you at all. Good balance is necessarywhen you hit a tennis ball, just as whenyou hit a golf ball.Have you ever miss-hit a ball, shankingit on the throat of the racquet? Ofcourse, you have. One of the reasonsthis happens is because you are not setcomfortably at the point of contact. Yourskills improve when you make contact onbalance, feet on the ground, front kneeslightly bent with your head motionless.Your footwork helps you reach this balancedposition.Whether you are an up-and-comingcompetitive junior or a recreational doublessenior, you must understand footworkand put it into practice. Here aresome clues that will help you improveyour footwork and move you up the ladder.1. Don’t Wait Around Flat-Footed:Between shots, all good players use thebounce step to keep poised and springinto action. The message gets from yourhead to your feet faster if you get up onthe balls of your feet, flex your knees alittle, and bounce rhythmically betweenshots, or at least, move your heels up anddown alternately.2. Shuffle Step to the Ball: Do notwalk, but shuffle. Many small steps arepreferable to a couple of long steps; unlessthe ball is far. Good footwork meanstaking a number of shuffle steps to theball so you can easily make an adjustmentand be on balance.3. Stride Into the Ball: Many playersmake the mistake of moving only sidewaysor parallel to the baseline to playthe ball. Move back to move forward.Shuffle step back so you have room totake a good stride into the ball. Collapseyour front knee before you hit the ball -“shuffle...step...hit.”4. Slide-Step Back Into Position: Aftermaking the shot, slide-step back to yourplaying position. If you cross your feet orturn your back as you return to the centerof the court, your opponent may hit theball behind you. To keep that from occurring,move back with your shoulders andfeet parallel to the net. If, however, youfind yourself out of the court after hittingthe ball, then forget about sliding, putone foot in front of the other and run!Wishing you good moves!Directorof GolfSally CollinsDo you remember the Pointer Sisters?How about their song “I’m So Excited?”Wonder why I ask that in a golf article?Maybe that’s due to the fact that it’s exactlyhow our golf staff feels as we enterthe month of September. Why, you ask?Let me fill you in on the exciting details!Reason #1: Beginning Sept. 1, you willsee a lot of new merchandise in both theOn Top of the World and the Candler HillsGolf Shops. Even better, we are changingthe pricing so that all golf memberswill receive member pricing at either golfshop. The Grasshopper membership is athing of the past.Check out both the On Top of theWorld and the Candler Hills shops – differentmerchandise in both places. Wewill feature Tail, Kate Lord, Ahead, SlainteGolf, Candler Hills Private Label and Antigua,to name a few of the lines.Reason #2: We welcome our new HeadGolf Professional at Candler Hills GolfClub, Matt Hibbs. As of Sept. 1, Matt willlead the Candler Hills team as we strive toprovide all of our members, residents andguests with the highest level of service.Matt is a Class A PGA member, a graduateof the Ferris State Professional GolfManagement program, and most recentlyemployed four years at the Walt DisneyWorld Golf Clubs.Reason #3: It’s time to welcome ReneeOswell back to her position at the CandlerHills Golf Shop after her battle againstbreast cancer. She’s got all of us in thespirit of “Think Pink!”Reason #4: What if you could buy anew set of clubs and have a 30-day moneyback guarantee if you don’t like them?We have found the club for you! The TourEdge line will allow you to do just that.Come out and take a test drive!Need another reason? Ladies – Howabout the Solheim Cup? On Top of theWorld vs. Candler Hills. The guys played54 holes and wound up tied. Who willreign supreme in this tough match? Thedates are Sept. 29, Oct. 1 and Oct. 3. Entryfee is $30 per player with the winningteam taking home all the loot (and braggingrights too!).Wondering if golf is for you? Sign upfor the New Golfer Clinic on Sept. 28 and30 and Oct. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. at CandlerHills. Cost is only $100 per person andincludes special pricing on golf clubs!Our lady golfers are bound to enjoyDriver Safety ProgramSave money on your car insurance;classes monthly.For information, call Joe Briggs at237-2971.the final “Just Us Girls” of the 2009 season.The date is set for Wednesday, Sept.23 at 5 p.m. Dinner follows after golf, ofcourse! The theme for this event is “GolfingGals and Friends.”How about more excitement? TheSeptember Shoe Spectacular - if you everneeded a pair of golf shoes, now is thetime to get a great pair of golf shoes at agreat price.Choose from FootJoy, Nike and Adidas.Visit Candler Hills Golf Shop – we’vemoved every pair of golf shoes to this locationto allow you to compare the styles.At these prices, these shoes won’t lastlong!It’s now time to change your tune tosome Nancy Sinatra and “These Boots areMade for Walkin’” and that’s just whatwe’ll do on Monday, Oct. 19. Join your fellowOn Top of the World residents andemployees at the “Walk for the Cure.”Cammy Dennis and I are rounding upthe troops to come out, walk and supportthe Central Florida affiliate of the SusanG. Komen Foundation. It’s only $5 perperson donation to walk and $10 per personif you need to ride in a golf cart. Ifyou ride your cart, it must be decoratedwith pink! We will be exercising, havinga good time and fighting breast cancer atthe same time.Also it’s time to start thinking aboutsome new golf clubs! Mark your calendaron Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. to come to the Candler Hills ExtremeDemo Day. We already have secured somereally great prizes to be given away!On Top of the World Golf ClubBoth the Links and the Tortoise andthe Hare are recovering from the Augustaerification process. The men’s and ladiesleagues are welcoming back the memberswho took a summer hiatus.The MGA has the first Chicken Day ofthe season on Sept. 2. The first round ofthe Labor Day event will be played on theLinks on Saturday, Sept. 5.Pick up a few swing tips at the FreeClinic on Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Thismonth’s topic is “No More Three Putts.”Please meet at the putting green outsideof the On Top of the World Golf Shop.Congratulations go out to Bev Ovrebofor her eagle on the fourth hole of theTortoise and the Hare!Candler Hills Golf ClubAs many of you are aware, Candler HillsGolf Club recently returned to the singletee format. No more teeing off holes oneand 10 and then crossing over.Weekday tee times will begin at 7:30a.m., except for league days, Tuesday andThursday. For the early birds, weekendswill feature the first time at 7 a.m. Youcan get around in time to cheer on yourfavorite football team!Candler Hills is the home course forboth the boys and girls Westport HighSchool golf teams. We are pleased theCandler Hills MGA has graciously supportedthese programs with their golfscholarship program. Please be considerateof our young golfers during their highschool competitions.It is important for all golfers to checkin the Golf Shop before going out to playso we can direct you to the side that won’tinterfere with the matches.The free golf clinic at Candler Hills willfeature the topic of “Build More SpeedInto Your Golf Swing” on Sept. 4 at 10a.m. at Candler Hills.If you are struggling with your sandgame, the Game Improvement Clinic onSept. 11 is the place to be. Cost is only$10 per person – register for this clinicin the Golf Shop before Thursday, Sept.10 at 5 p.m.John Menzies shot his age – 76 – fromthe Candler Hills blue tees! Way to goJohn!www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com