Category: GOLF

HOW TO: MASTER THE ART OF BUNKERS

Most golfers fall into the trap of trying to scoop the golf ball out of the bunker, with a common result – the golfer will skinny the golf ball in to the face of the bunker or over the other side of the green.

Here is an easy practise drill to help the common golfer find bunkers easier: 

1. Place a $5 note on the sand facing the target

2. Put the ball in the centre of the $5 note

3. Place the face of the club at the back of the $5 note

4. Your stance must be open to the target

5. Your takeaway will follow your feel line (outside to inside), taking out the $5 note at impact

6. Always hit down on the golf ball.

Happy golfing.

Sportsmart Golf Manager and golfing professional, Ashley Grant

MAXFLI REVOLUTION V90 GOLF BALL

Maxfli V90 RevolutionSportsmart Golf Manager and golfing professional,
Ashley Grant

Q. What type of player is this new golf ball designed for?

It has been designed for serious players who want great performance.

Q. What are the main features?

Some of the V90 features include:

• A 392-dimple pattern for proven performance in all conditions
• All-new thin super soft blend Thermoplastic Ionomer cover for exceptional feel and control
• HPF 2000 fast mantle to reduce driver spin giving a longer and straighter ball flight
• A soft yet durable core for higher ball speed

Q. What else is special about this ball?

It stays in the air longer than all other MAXFLI balls with your driver and long irons, while giving exceptional feel and green grabbing performance with your shorter clubs.

GOLF TRAINING TIP: STRETCHING

Doing stretching exercises before you play is important as it helps increase flexibility, range of motion and power. Also, warming up helps to reduce injury risk and the risk of a flare-up of a niggling muscle or joint. Follow this sequence of dynamic stretches 15–20 minutes before teeing off to help improve your game:

• Walking or jogging warm-up – 3–5 minutes

• Supported single leg squats – 10 on each leg

• Arm swings – swing arms back and forth across the body for 30 seconds

• Trunk rotations – stand with feet shoulder-width apart and slowly rotate upper body from one side to the other x 15–20

• Standing shoulder stretch – stand up straight, holding golf club in front with one hand holding each end in an overhand grip. Lift club up over your head, keeping elbows straight. Slowly stretch shoulders and move hands as far back as possible. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat x 3

• Leg swings – 10 on each side

• Alternating toe touches – complete 30

• Practice swings

Personal trainer, Tavia Ambler
(0433 826 944)

Tiger, Tiger, Tiger

Like many fans, I am counting down to November when golfing legend Tiger Woods is coming to Melbourne for the Australian Masters. It has been more than a decade since Tiger last came to Melbourne to play in the President’s Cup in 1998, so it will be a momentous occasion. I am not an avid golfer – my handicap gives that fact away – but I enjoy playing with friends from time to time at my local course. Whether you enjoy it as a social game or a competition sport, golf really does have broad appeal.

Gerrard Woods
Director, Sportsmart