TEE TIME. Thoughts and Musings from the Men s Club President. March, 2015

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1 Thoughts and Musings from the Men s Club President Yes Golfers there will be a spring! There will once again come a time when we can look forward to being outdoors and planting a tee in the ground instead of a shovel in a snow drift; when we can scrap some dirt from the grooves of our irons instead of ice off our windshields; when we can call our friends to boast about our latest, birdie, eagle or dare I say ace instead of calling our boss to say we are not able to get to the office because of the weather. The calendar tells me that Spring is a few short weeks away, however, something tells me that Winter may just take a mulligan. Sooner or later Spring will arrive and our golf season will be in full swing pun intended. Of course for some of our members golf season never really ended they were just fortunate enough to find a golf course that was not in snow or ice. The spirit of Lake Success golf continued at clubs such as Gleneagles, Delaire, PGA and Broken Sound where members of our club were kind enough to play host to many of us that were trying to escape the winter. I personally had the pleasure of playing at Delaire thank you Paul Glantz for hosting us and thank you Jeff Greenstein for including me and for sending the countless s you sent to make sure we all showed up at the right course, at the right time. For those of us that had to endure some portion of the winter up north, I hope you spent some time in the Village s new gym whether getting physically ready for the season or just trying to make sure you fit into last year s shorts. I know that many of you did since I am told there are now over 400 members of the gym. Over the last few weeks classes have started to be offered affording members the opportunity to experience yoga, pilates and spin as well as participate in boot camp. If you have not already done so, I urge you to give one of these classes a try they are well worth the nominal cost and with our dining facility in the process of reopening for the season, you will not have far to go should the exertion make you hungry. The time has come for me to end my welcome to the new golf season letter and go back to shoveling my driveway see you on the first tee. David N. Milner, President Page 1 of 12

2 LAKE SUCCESS GOLF CLUB TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE FOR 2015 TOURNAMENT PLAY DATES SIGN UP DATE Opening Day Scramble Sunday, April 26 Sunday, April 19 MGA Net Team Saturday, May 2 Sunday, April 26 Governors Cup Round 1 Saturday, May 16 Thursday, May 7 Governors Cup Round 2 Sunday, May 17 Governors Cup Semi- Final Saturday, May 30 Governors Cup Final/Consolation Sunday, May 31 Holiday Tournament w/ Women s Club Monday, May 25 Sunday, May 17 Member Guest Wednesday, June 17 Mayor s Cup Qualifier/Round 1 as req Saturday, June 13 Sunday, June 7 Mayor s Cup Round 2 as req Sunday, June 14 Mayor s Cup Semi- Finals Saturday, June 27 Mayor s Cup Finals/Consolation Sunday, June 28 Red and Blue w/ Women s Club Saturday, Ju 4 Canadian Two Peat Sunday, July 12 Sunday, July 5 Senior s Championship Sunday, July 19 Sunday, July 12 Page 2 of 12

3 LAKE SUCCESS GOLF CLUB PROPOSED TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE FOR 2014 CONTINUED TOURNAMENT PLAY DATES SIGN UP DATE Championship Flight Qualifying Saturday, July 25 Sunday, July 19 Championship Flight Qualifying Sunday, July 26 Qualifying All Other Flights Saturday, August 1 Sunday, July 26 Quarterfinal Round Play by all Flights Sunday, August 2 Club Championship Semi- Finals Saturday, August 8 Club Championship Finals/Consolation Sunday, August 9 Parent Child Tournament Sunday, August 16 Sunday, August 9 Labor Day Mixed Team Classic Monday, September 7 Presidents Cup All Flights Sunday, September 13 Monday, September 7 Presidents Cup All Flights Final Sunday, September 20 Lawrence Interclub- Home and Home Sunday, September 27 By Invitation Lake Success Club Year End Event** Saturday, October 10 Thursday, October 1 Lake Success Club Year End Event** Sunday, October 11 **Year End Event format TBD Page 3 of 12

Spotter responsibilities include: - Locate and mark player s ball - Signal the position of the ball to the players - Replace divots - Rake bunkers Spotters

4 SPOTTERS WANTED The Village Club of Lake Success is now accepting applications for SPOTTERS for the 2014 golf season. Spotters play an integral part in ensuring a well- paced round of golf for our membership. Spotter responsibilities include: - Locate and mark player s ball - Signal the position of the ball to the players - Replace divots - Rake bunkers Spotters must be available Saturdays and Sundays from May- September. The time commitment for this job is approximately 5 ½ hours each day. Starting shifts begin around 7:30AM and 9AM. Interested candidates should contact our Golf Pro: Robby Mistretta Page 4 of 12

Robby s Corner Happy New Year! It s been another tough winter in New York, but the 2015 golf season is just around the corner!! I hope you re as excited as I am to get the season going.

5 Robby s Corner Happy New Year! It s been another tough winter in New York, but the 2015 golf season is just around the corner!! I hope you re as excited as I am to get the season going. It was great to be in Florida again for 3 weeks in January, and I had a chance to play with some of you while I was there. I want to thank Alan Resnick and the Real Deal South Crew who invited George and I to the beautiful Gleneagels Club in Delray Beach. We had an unbelievable time at such a great club. I would also like to thank Gene and Scott Kaplan who invited me to their club, Laurel Oaks (another great place), in Sarasota. Gene and I managed to beat up Scott and his buddy the young guns this time. It s always fun seeing everyone down there. I attended the PGA Show in Orlando and walked the floor seeing the new 2015 product lines from all the different golf manufacturers for the upcoming year. For me, it s like being a kid in a candy store. This years line up of drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons from the manufacturers look strong. The buzz of the show was the discussion of how the golf companies are using the center of gravity (where the mass is located) or aerodynamic (turbulators) technology in their equipment. Page 5 of 12

6 It may seem confusing, but all you need to understand is that it s more forgiving and longer! On the apparel side, performance fabrics are still strong over cotton. The new trends are hybrid fabrics, which blend performance fabric and cotton together for that person who still likes the feel and touch of a cotton garment. Finally, the golf shoe war has heated up with new technology and fabrics as well. The manufacturers quest for comfort, stability, lightweight, softness, flexibility, waterproof and breathability has come a long way. The technology in shoes today is incredible. I had an opportunity to wear the new Foot- Joy Hyperflex, the Adidas Boost and the Nike Lunar golf shoes, and they were all outstanding! Make plans this year to test- drive the new technology in woods and irons and check out the latest fashions! I also attended the PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit. It s a 3- day conference that hosts the most talented coaches and instructors from around the world. I picked up a wealth of information as well as having Butch Harmon give me a lesson in front of the whole conference. Talk about pressure! I know it s been a tough winter, but start thinking about knocking the rust off your clubs and approach the 2015 season with a glass half- full mentality. Stop by the Proshop and take some swings in the simulator. The simulator is the perfect tool this time of year to shake that rust off and begin making the necessary improvements to your swing. My teaching schedule is open, and I m available for all your needs to improve your game. Page 6 of 12

7 It s also a great time of year to re- grip your clubs. The grip is the most important part of the club, as it connects the club with your hands to create feel. Ask about the many grip options available in If your current grips are worn down or if you re interested in a different feel for 2015, let us install new grips for you. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Robby Mistretta Lake Success Golf Club Professional Following is a link to a time lapse of the golf show. Robby attended. Can you spot Robby? ( Page 7 of 12

8 G LF- FIT Why Get Golf Fit? Golf season is almost here. So what is everyone anticipating more than the melting of winter s mind-numbing accumulation? Sunny days, a manicured course, fun with friends, and some great golf. This is the time of year when you should be thinking about getting physically ready to play. If you already workout then kudos to you that s a great start! Training for your game is something you should consider implementing now. The benefits of this are huge: improved strength, flexibility, and stabilization. Truthfully, these should be year-round goals, beside wanting to lower your handicap. Getting golf fit is efficient if you are working out on a regular basis, switching up to include golf specific fitness training, will make a big difference. The key here is consistency. Commit to one or two hours a week and you will see results. Just be sure to find a qualified golf fitness professional who understands your goals, abilities, and time limitations so that the program they design for you actually works for you. One size does not fit all here. Your program should be tailored to your needs alone. An important and thorough way to gauge your goal assessment is through the Titleist Performance Institute s golf screen. A certified TPI trainer can administer this twenty-minute test and every player goes home with a written assessment that details which areas of the body are limiting performance. As they say at TPI, Unless you test, it s just a guess. Page 8 of 12

9 Let me give you an example of why getting golf fit and knowing what you need to work on will prove invaluable in your enjoyment of the game: The Overhead Deep Squat Test is one of TPI s most informative tests for any golfer. Holding a golf club horizontally in both hands, the player is asked to squat down as far as possible while hold the club overhead. This test is contraindicated for those who have knee and/or shoulder issues but for those who don t, we want to see how you perform this reasonably simple test. The results can be telling and they particularly correlate to the golf swing. If a player cannot keep their heels on the ground during the test then it is often difficult to maintain golf posture during the downswing and early extension may result. This is due to tight calf muscles and/or inadequate pelvic stability resulting from lack of core strength. The inability to keep the golf club directly overhead may indicate limited mobility in the latissimus dorsi and thoracic spine. This corresponds to a player s inability to stay in golf posture during the backswing or resulting in a flat shoulder plane. There are many ways to train for your game and there are many fitness approaches. Pilates is one, as is yoga and weight training. Golf professionals employ all them and tailor their workouts to their specific needs. It s essential that you find a trainer who has the requisite education and certifications ask them how they train, what their background in golf fitness is, and their specific approach to your needs. Can they administer the TPI golf screen or do they know someone who can? These are the questions you should ask before you engage their Page 9 of 12

10 services. Once you do you will not only understand your goals but you will also lower your handicap and reduce your risk of injury in the process. If knowledge is power, then getting golf fit will prove it on the course. By: Lori Gross is a fully accredited BASI Pilates Instructor and she holds Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 trainer and Tennis Performance Trainer Certifications. Great Neck, N.Y. NOTE: You should always consult a qualified medical professional before using any dietary, nutrition, exercise or health advice. Page 10 of 12

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Test Name Analysis Assessment Swing Correlation

Test Name Analysis Assessment Swing Correlation Name: Caleb Wong Date: 2/21/14 Overview Because everyone s body is unique, understanding this is critical for safe and proper golf instruction and training. The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Physical