Golf Tips: How to Play Bunker ShotsWritten by Michael Hamilton
Bunkers - How to Play ThemFairway Bunkers The fairway bunker shot can be an intimidating shot for many inexperienced golfers. For starters, when playing out of fairway bunkers, it is wise to take one to two clubs more than normal. Begin by setting up normally, with your feet slightly dug in for stability and ball positioned more toward middle of your stance. Next, grip down slightly on club for greater control. Right before you begin your backswing, lift your chin off your chest. That raises your center of gravity and increases your ability to hit ball first, which is crucial in executing shot. Swing at 70 percent of your normal speed and there’s a good bet you’ll hit a clean, solid shot. So, Hitting a shot from a fairway bunker poses no great problem if ball has a good lie. (Well, I am really just trying to build your confidence. I could say, you are in a bunker, you're score just went up three strokes!!!) Long or middle irons as well as 3, 4, and 5 woods can be used with confidence in this situation. Take a open stance, wider than normal. Work your feet into sand for better balance. Play ball back 1" to 2" to assure that club hits ball before sand. Choke down on shaft. Close your eyes (just kidding) From an open stance, aim slightly to left. Swing Normal Speed Pray. On long fairway bunker shots, try a 5 wood in preference to a long iron. Don't try to overpower this shot. Restrict your body turn and swing easy. Now, if it is a BAD lie, then you need to play course. Grab your club you are confident with, between a 7 and SW. Observe course. Realize that you are not Tiger Woods. Realize average golfer will clunk it out about 75 yards. Aim for a safe fairway shot to get you back into play. Shoot for MIDDLE of fairway, not left or right, 75 yards 'down bunker'. Most importantly, follow through on your swing. Most weekend golfers, whether near green or in a fairway bunker, STOP their swing on impact. Golf is simple. You ALWAYS need to follow through. Again, swing easy and follow through.
| | Ebay Auction for Golf Weekend with Junior Seau at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Written by Keith Hunt
Ebay auction announced for a golf weekend with Junior Seau at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as part of Christian Okoye Foundation celebrity tournament. “My Foundation will host a star studded celebrity golf weekend at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas on April 22nd thro 24th 2005. Proceeds will to go to kid related activities,” states Christian Okoye, former All-Pro running back for Kansas City Chiefs.As part of fundraising campaign an Ebay auction is being conducted for a weekend at Caesars Palace. The winning bidder will play a round of golf with Junior Seau at very exclusive Cascata Course and also receive 2 nights stay at fabulous Caesars Palace, private VIP Reception with Junior and all other celebrities and more. Go to Ebay auction by clicking here: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZokoyebizQQhtZ-1 For more information please go to http://www.camelotmarketing.com/co_golf_cp/entry.html or call 909 987 1233. “Caesars is best-known casino resort in world and flagship of industry’s most powerful brand so we are very excited about working with them on this fundraiser. We could not have wished for a better partner.” Caesars Palace recaptures glory that was Greece and grandeur that was Rome in an 85-acre destination resort that continues to set standard for excitement and luxury. Cascata, exclusive desert golf club owned by Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has been named by Golf Magazine as one of top 20 golf courses built in United States since 1959. The magazine gave course top rank in Nevada. “We have also received a tremendous response from all invited celebrities including Eric Dickerson, Marcus Allen and Marshall Faulk,” concludes Okoye. About The Okoye Foundation Education. Ideas. Sports. The primary mission of Christian Okoye Foundation is to capture passion children have for sports, and direct that energy to enhance their educational and personal goals. The Foundation draws at-risk and underprivileged youth by hosting free athletic clinics, where well-known professional athletes coach kids. Once at Foundation’s events, kids are given unparalleled training in sports and, importantly, are encouraged to develop business and entrepreneurial skills by Foundation’s corporate sponsors. The Foundation’s decision to use athletics as a vehicle for exposing kids to business world gave rise to Foundation’s motto, “Education, Ideas and Sports.” Through clinics and mentorship, Foundation hopes to foster an entrepreneurial spirit in each child. In addition, Foundation provides its kids with computer access, and plans to develop “Tech Centers” to ensure kids are exposed to technology in a meaningful and substantial way. In past few years, Foundation provided several of its kids with their first “hands-on” exposure to computers. With help of local businesses that set up booths during our events, children are encouraged to explore their interests in any area of business or learning. The Foundation then works with corporate sponsors to provide support to kids throughout year in their respective areas of interest.
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