January 1, 2018 Grand Lake Golf Report

Happy New Year! Make it a good one
With the New Year come new promises. Many of you probably resolve to go to the gym more often, lead a healthier lifestyle or quit smoking. But for golfers who continue to struggle on the links, it’s all about improving their game.
Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions that will help you enjoy your upcoming season even more and improve your golf game.

Take at least one golf lesson
Since you resolve to get better at this sport, why not take it a step further and add this to your list of resolutions. Focus on areas of your game that needs improvement – driving, pitching or chipping. Find the best instructor in that area of the game and take lessons
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Make more time to play
We all want to spend more time on the course, but considering how busy we are with work and family life; it can be difficult to squeeze golf into our schedule. Let your Buddies know when you can play. It will be hard for you not to head to the course, knowing that your buddies can’t play without you. Plus, how can you get better if you don’t play often?

Get flexible
A lot of golfers end up with bad shots due to stiff and inflexible muscles. This is
especially true for golfers who have taken a break during the winter months. Resolve to get flexible before you go back to course this season. Stretch daily and focus on your glutes, hamstrings, along with the muscles on your upper and lower back. Hire a personal trainer or watch video tutorials to help you come up with exercises that will increase your flexibility.

Walk more
After the series of parties and gatherings during the holiday season, you have probably gained a few pounds. Now, it’s time to shed those extra pounds. Ditch the cart and walk to the next hole. Walking while carrying your bag can help you burn more calories. Playing and walking for a few hours, you can lose the extra weight you gained in no time.

Minimize cussing on the course
Golf can be quite frustrating. Despite your efforts, you still end up with bad shots here and there. We understand that you’re upset but please try to keep your cool and keep the F-bombs to a minimum.

CHEROKEE GROVE GOLF COURSE

Weekend Skins

The new starting time is 11:00 a.m. It is still the cheapest skins game in the world! Sometimes Best Ball Scramble or Best Ball Scramble Skins. Check it out. All are welcome. Fair draw for partners. Saturdays and Sundays get your golf on! 40 Degrees or warmer.

NEW DRIVER FROM WILSON GOLF
In stock now at Kelly’s (the golf shop in Grove), is the winner of the reality TV show Driver vs. Driver on the Golf Channel. The Triton is unlike any driver currently on the market because It features a changeable sole plate and much more. Stop by and take a look. It is In stock in regular flex with 10.5 degrees of loft.

LOCAL 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