The View Point

"Our lakeside chalet was one of the most comfortable accommodations ever! Beautiful setting, including the majestic Mt. Shasta." ~ Cameron & Lisa

 The first two weeks of January were great for golf and it almost felt like we would never have a normal winter. That was OK with Susan Wagner when she shot an 81 here on one of those cold but sunny days. That was her lowest score ever! Well, things are back to normal again and we have lots of snow on the golf course. Some out of town guests tried their hand at Frisbee Golf on our practice range and it was fun till they lost their only Frisbee. Perhaps we’ll find it when the snow melts this spring. “Taco Tuesday” has been very popular thanks to Jimmy Limo and his music. It’s good to see so many people up dancing and enjoying the atmosphere. The tacos are tasty and so are the margaritas. The fun starts at 5:30pm every Tuesday up in the Lounge.
So. . . . let’s party.
 
Have You Noticed?
 Several tour players and senior tour players have started using the longer putters with some
success. The reason is they have also been using their dominant hand, to feel and direct the putting stroke. For example, if you are a right-hand golfer, your “feel” is in the fingers of your right hand. You’ll anchor the butt end of the long putter with your left hand and mid-way down the shaft gently use your right hand to make the stroke. You can achieve the same “feel” with a regular length putter by simply using a split-grip. Putting takes practice to develop good feel, unless you’ve been blessed at birth with unusual talent. Try pitching coins, bean bags, horseshoes, eggs, or
softball to evaluate your “feel”. You’ll soon discover how talented you are.
 
There are many training aids on the market to help with direction and technique. There is even
laser technology to let you know if you are aimed properly. However, rolling the putt on the proper path is futile unless you also have the correct speed, and that requires “feel”. Nothing has been developed to teach you how hard to roll the putt. You’ll have to discover that yourself with lots of practice . . .  or magic. And don’t forget, some days are better than others. One day you’ll have great “feel” and the next day you won’t. Welcome to golf.
 
Super Bowl Specials
 Sunday, February 5th, 2pm to Close
Watch on our big screen TV
or one of the other 32” TV’s
ALL YOU CAN EAT TACO BUFFET only $9.89
HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL ALL DAY
Also enjoy our Bar Bite Menu and Sunset Menu
Don’t miss out on our Half Time Raffle
 
Winter Golf School
 Even though we can’t use the practice range right now, the Pro here can still help you get on the right track with his Free Golf Clinics every Monday at 6pm. We meet in the Highland Room (next to the Lounge) and have space for twenty members only.
 
This will also be a forum with lots of questions and answers, videos, and tips to help you improve. The first session will be Monday, February 6^th. Please call the Pro Shop to reserve a space. The number is 926-3052 and you can leave a message if no one answers. This opportunity is for members only and it’s free.
 
Changes In Golf Rules 
 Sometimes, the Rules of Golf seem unfair and sometimes they are. Prior to this year, if you addressed your golf ball and the wind caused it to move, you would be penalized a stroke. Rule 18-2b, ball moving after address, has been changed. Hooray !
 
A new exception has been added which
exonerates a player from a penalty if their ball moves after it has been addressed when it is known or virtually certain that they did not cause the ball to move. For example, if it is a gust of wind that moves the ball after it has been adressed, there is no penalty and the ball is played from its new position. That is great news for anyone who has had to access himself a penalty merely because the wind blew at the wrong time and wrong place. This has happened a few times on the Pro Tour and in key situations. It always stirs up controversy and the ruling was always unpopular with
professional and amateur golfers.