May 7 Grand Lake Golf Report
State High-School Girls Championship-Grove wins Bronze
Grove Lady Ridge runners Golf team finished in third place winning the bronze medal at the 2918 Oklahoma High School 4A Championships. First top 3 finish in school history. Congratulations girls and coaches!! Special congratulations to Kiersten Riggs 4th overall finish and All-State nomination. Team members were Keirsten Riggs-All State, Tabi Morrow, Kelsey McGhee, Keirsten Bass, and Trina Shorter.
How to Stop Hitting the Ground Before Hitting the Golf Ball?
One of the problems that many golfers have is the tendency to hit the ground before hitting the ball. Tee shots are usually not a problem because the ball is elevated, but hitting from the fairway is often a completely different story. Taking a big chunk of dirt and grass instead of the ball is more than a little frustrating, but you can remedy the problem by making some minor swing adjustments.
Step 1 Move the golf ball a bit farther back in your stance. This enables you to hit the ball first on your downswing.
Step 2 Loosen your grip on the club, so it is relaxed and you are not squeezing. Loosening your grip helps relax your arms and shoulders and provides a smoother swing.
Step 3 Refrain from swinging too hard when you take your shot. Trying to get a little more power often causes your back shoulder to dip, which can cause you to hit the ground first.
Step 4 Practice hitting the ball first by standing on your front foot and hitting golf balls at the range. Standing on one foot causes you to hit down on the ball, which helps you to hit the ball first.
- When you hit a fairway iron your clubhead should strike the ball first, and then continue downward to take a divot. Try to sweep the ball off the ground without taking a divot when you hit a fairway wood.
The Golf Calendar
Friday, May 18th Ye Old Golf Tournament Benefitting the Christian Medical Clinic of Grand Lake. Return entry forms to: Fr. David, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 555 East Third St. , Grove, OK 74344-7139.
Disabled American Veterans Golf Scramble will be held on Armed Forces Day May 19th, 2018. It will take place at Cherokee Grove Golf Course with much appreciated major sponsorship from the Bank of Grand Lake. Four-man Scramble benefitting the local DAV transportation and service fund.
The Ladies Golf Association of Patricia Island Country Club golf day has been changed back to Thursdays.
If you have any questions call either Laura Shaw 713 289 4114 or Trish Burns 918 344 0762 . Hope to see you there!!
Cherokee Grove Monday night league
Cherokee Grove Monday Night League.. Hit the ball at 5:15. All are welcome. You can stop by the Cherokee Grove Clubhouse to sign up.
Golf Quote of the week
But in the end it's still a game of golf,
and if at the end of the day you can't shake hands
with your opponents and still be friends,
then you've missed the point.
- Payne Stewart
Grand Lake Golf Venues
-Cherokee Grove Golf Course (Grove) @ 918-786-4100
-The Coves Golf Club (Duck Creek) @ 918-782-3220
-Grand Cherokee Golf Course (Langley) @ 918-435-8727.
-Patricia Island Golf Club (Grove) @ 918-786-3338
-Peoria Ridge Golf Club (Miami) 918-542-7676
-Shangri-La Golf Club (Monkey Island) @ 918-257-4204
-Eagle Creek Golf Club (Joplin) @ 417-623-5050
-Elk River C.C. (Noel) @ 417-475-3208
-Kelly Custom Golf (Grove) 918-787-7640 golf shop
Good Golfin!
Mike Kelly