Tri-County News

Teams Spaulding and Brandt lead KGC ladies


In the Kimball Golf Club Wednesday Ladies League, Team Spaulding (Mary Spaulding, Deb Gilbertson, and Erin Dingmann) had the low round with a 33 for nine holes. Team Brandt (Pat Brandt, Kathi Crupi, and Carol Krippner) leads in points.

Monday 3-Person League

Two teams tied with a 33 for nine holes in the 3-Person League: Team Helgeson (Kurt Helgeson, Neil Helgeson, and Dillon Menson) and Team Risch (Wanda Risch, Sue Gohmann, and Mary Knaus). The Point Leader is team -Bormann (Julie Bormann, Hannah -Kurkowski, and Toni Nelson).

Tuesday Men’s League

Mark Kunkel led the Men’s League with a 38 for nine holes. The point leader is Doug Patri.

Three tips on how to hit your irons straight

• Pick a target –  Before each shot pick out your target. It is shocking how often golfers step up to their ball without thinking about where they want their ball to go. The simple truth is that knowing your target dramatically increases your likelihood of hitting it. When selecting a target, make it as small as possible, while still being able to sight it easily. Part of your pre-shot routine should include picking a target, mentally sighting a line from the ball to the target, and lining up your shot to move at your intended target.

• Take a divot – Most beginners try to help the ball in the air by scooping or trying to lift the ball with the club. Ironically, this tends to lead to thin shots where the club strikes the ball in the middle and results in lower trajectory shots. To get your irons higher into the air, hit the ball on the downswing and take a divot after the ball. The descending blow will increase your chances to make good contact, compressing the ball, and causing it to rebound off the club face.

• Maintain a rhythm – Your shots have a rhythm to them that is dictated by the natural movement of your body. Instead of swinging for full power on every shot, try to swing comfortably at 75% to maintain a smooth rhythm to your swing. During play, focus on this rhythm rather than the mechanics of your swing to keep a steady, consistent, and repeatable swing.

Tee times online or by phone

Reserve a tee time at kimballgolfclub.com or call (320) 398-2285.

Golf … The Game for Life … at Kimball Golf Club.

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