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Happy Birthday Gene!

In honor of Gene Sarazens Birthday, the Slammer & Squire Golf Course is offering an exclusive 1-week special! Its our way of saying thank you to one of our legendary co-designers and Hall of Fame Members. When you play a round of golf at the Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village Resort the week of The Squires birthday - February 23 - March 3, 2012 youll receive a $10 merchandise gift card. Plus, play on February 27 and youll receive a complimentary admission ticket to the World Golf Hall of Fame, one round of golf on the 18-hole putting course and one shot at the Hall of Fame Challenge Hole. Call (904) 940-6088 to book your tee time today, or visit us online at www.Golf WGV.com.

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Good business, good reasons

Hows business? I asked the pro. Were up 250 percent over two years ago, he said, and that stunned me. This was a public access course and a good one, but a 250 percent increase? Next questions from me: Why? He ticked off a few things: Weather. Lousy the last couple of years. Best winter I can remember. Economy. Not great, but its coming back. People arent as scared. The discretionary dollars are coming out of the bank accounts. Harder work. When business went down, we were blaming everyone but ourselves. The boss told us to quit crying and get some people on the course. All good reasons, too. Ive been around to numerous courses lately and business sure seems good. The weather, for sure, has been a factor. Thats beyond anyones control but it may be the biggest factor of all. Im an avid player and Ill find the extra dollars to put on the counter, but not when Im in four layers of clothing. The economy seems to be getting better and I agree with the pro about discretionary dollars. That may change with the awful gas prices were paying, but for the moment theres some extra change in our pockets, or at least were pulling some extra dollars out of the bureau. But the economy is beyond our control, too. So that leaves hard work, which is the cure to many ills. If youre in business, as I am, you know that it takes elbow grease. It isnt easy to get this magazine out each month. It takes a lot of people on the same page, doing what they do with dedication, and keeping a positive, go-get-em attitude. I dont pretend to know how to run a golf course but Ive heard M.G. Orender speak several times. He runs Hampton Golf, a good operation, and his mantra is what I said earlier: work hard. I suspect he doesnt put up very long with people who dont share that philosophy. If he wrote a book, I suspect every course owner would buy it. Im bullish on golf around here. Very. This really is the start of golf season (weather, the PGA Tour coming to Florida, the Masters, the coming of the Players) and the interest level is high.

I see increased play maybe not 250 percent, but substantial at every course that is making the effort to attract players. I see a good turnout at the Players (one more reason for that: I think were getting adjusted to having it in May rather than March.) I see good fields at tournaments; there were 66 at Amelia National last month for the JAGA Four-Ball, and thats a good number. But, there are just so many golfers, so the competition is going to be heavy. If a course thinks it needs only to open its doors, then it may find itself shutting its doors. Survival of the fittest. No excuses, folks. Good weather, better economy and the pros are coming to town. All thats needed is hard work. Im at brian@jaxgolfmag.com.

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Neil Rashba Photography The Golf Club of Amelias 10th and 18th fairways were covered with over 300 cars and 20,000 spectators last month as the 17th annual Concours dElegance was held. Here are the two winners, posed on the 18th fairway: a 1938 Bugatti Type 57 and a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM. The course closed for a week to accommodate the show, one of the nations largest.

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Challenging the Tiger

Few journalists dare challenge Tiger Woods to his face, so who is that Alex Miceli guy who got into a spat with him? A good reFred Seely porter, thats who, and one who thinks of doing his job rather than sucking up. Miceli is a freelancer that works for The Golf Channel and Golfweek, and he brought out Woods temper by insisting that he comment on Hank Haneys book. <<< And shouldnt someone as prominent as Woods have a clause in any dealings that says you cant write a book about him when you part ways? <<< And let the speculation begin: will he or wont he play in the Players? And if he does, how many holes before he quits? <<< The room was full of pregnant women with their partners. The class was in full swing. The instructor was teaching the women how to breathe and was telling the men how to give the necessary help and assurance to their partners at this stage of the pregnancy. She said, Ladies, remember that exercise is good for you. Walking is especially beneficial. But, try to stay on a soft surface like grass. And gentlemen, go walking with her. A man at the back of the room raised his hand. Yes? said the instructor. Would it be all right if she carries a golf bag while we walk? <<< Funny TV commercials: www.golfcourseindustry.com <<<

Oh, my! The local paper said the featured car at last months Concours dElegance was driven across the golf greens at the Golf Club of Amelia. Fear not. The greens were roped off, so Vic Elfords car only drove across a fairway. No damage. <<< Another GC of Amelia note: with the departure of Hidden Hills pro Ted Hopkins, our senior pro at one course is now John Price, who has been on site since 1985 at the Gene Littler/Mark McCumber design. Hes also part of our longest-serving twosome: Keith Gibson has been with him since 1990. <<< It had to happen, of course: this years Players chairman is the first to be younger than the tournament. Curtis Hazel was born later in the same year that Jack Nicklaus won what then was called the Tournament Players Championship at the Atlanta Country Club. <<< Heres what the economy has done to values. In 2007, the Doral resort in Miami sold for $507 million. This year, the price was $150 million. <<< If you dont know where the money is these days, you werent watching the big soccer game between two of

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History The World Golf Hall of Fame opened in 1998 but its path started in the early 1980s when the directors of the Hall of Fame in Pinehurst, N.C., quietly let it be known that they would entertain offers to move. The PGA Tour had moved to Ponte Vedra Beach and Commissioner Deane Beman had envisioned a Tour Hall of Fame. Local businessmen urged him to consider getting the Pinehurst project and to add it to a major attraction, originally to be located near the Avenues Mall. The landowners and the Tour could not make a deal so the project was moved south to Durbin Creek, but that site was unavailable due to environmental concerns. The next site was further south on property owned by the Memphisbased Dunavent Enterprises, the worlds largest cotton merchandisers. In exchange for the land, the Tour came up with a master plan that, at the time, would eventually cost $1.37 billion and include the Hall of Fame, golf courses and over 7,000 residential units. Dunavent sold its interest in 1998 to the Pittsburgh-based Hillman Properties.

The World Golf Village: more than a Hall of Fame

Ownership Honours Golf began in 1998 by partners Bob Barrett and Rob Shults. In addition to the two WGV courses, they also own or manage 10 courses in Mississippi, Alabama and in Floridas panhandle. Honours has offices in Birmingham and Atlanta.

Professionals Jeff Hartman is the Director of Golf. Anthony Vaughn is the head professional at the Slammer & Squire and Gina Hull is the head professional at the King & Bear. The general manager is Billy Peterson. Availability Both courses are open to public play. There are memberships available at both, and each has an active group. Both courses are available for charity or business outings. Tee times There are several options. 940-6088, 866-HONOURS or www.golfwgv.com. The courses are also on several internet services including golfnow.com. Amenities Complimentary range balls, fresh chilled apples on the 1st and 10th tees, cool towels on warm days and a GPS in every golf cart. Whats there World Golf Hall of Fame: A multimedia interactive series of exhibits about the history of golf and the

The courses The Slammer & Squire is in the main WGV complex and opened in 1998. The King & Bear is about three miles away and opened in 2000. The architects Jacksonville Beachs Bobby Weed designed the Slammer & Squire with help from consultants Sam (Slammer) Snead and Gene (Squire) Sarazen. The King & Bear is the only collaborative effort by Arnold Palmer (The King) and Jack (The Bear) Nicklaus. Ratings Both have a course rating of 73.5 and a Slope of 137.

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The induction ceremony

Whos being inducted
Phil Mickelson, Hollis Stacy, Dan Jenkins, Sandy Lyle and Peter Alliss.

Where
St. Johns County Convention Center. When Monday, May 7, 6 p.m. How long it lasts Several hours. Each will be introduced by a friend, and then will give an acceptance speech. There also will be comments by PGA Tour officials.

members of the Hall of Fame. This is in the main building on the floor under the tower. IMAX Theater: The theater has 299 seats and the largest 3D operation in the Southeast. Its adjacent to the Hall of Fame. Honours Golf: The Alabama-based company operates the Slammer & Squire course adjacent to the Hall of Fame and the King & Bear about three miles away. Renaissance World Golf Village Resort: The 301-room facility has been renovated over the past two years. It is part of the Marriott system. St. Johns Convention Center. Owned by the county and adjacent to the hotel, it has over 100,000 square feet of meeting space. PGA Tour Academy: On the entrance road and at the opposite end of the Slammer & Squire range, the Academy offers lessons daily. Its the Academys 10th anniversary. Davidson Realty: The primary agency for real estate transactions in the World Golf Village. The office is at the entrance to the WGV. Davidson Development: The communitys master builder is in the same building as Davidson Realty, along

with Davidson Property Management. PGA Tour Productions: The large building adjacent to the Hall of Fame houses the staff and technology that make up the Tours television, radio and multimedia operation. The First Tee: The national headquarters of the youth initiative are across the lake that fronts the Hall of Fame. Glenmoor: The assisted living facility is the large residential complex off the entrance road. A sister facility to Vicars Landing near the PGA Tour headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, it offers various residential opportunities for elder citizens. Timeshares: The giant Bluegreen timeshare company runs the Grande Villas which are between the Slammer & Squires 18th hole and the Hall of Fame. Laterra: The spa/condo project is in the King & Bear property. Retail: There are two retail elements with the Hall of Fame. The buildings across the lake, in addition to The First Tee, also house the PGA Tour Stop and the Caddyshack restaurant, and there is a Publix-anchored strip mall at the entrance.

Tickets
Available online at www.wghof.org. $150 includes reserved seat and invitation to post-ceremony party. Some free induction-only tickets may be available; see website for information. (Members of the Friends of the Hall of Fame museum membership program at the $50 or higher level each receive a free ticket. They may upgrade to attend party for $100 each.)

Tournament
A limited number of foursomes will be available in the 2012 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Golf Tournament on the Slammer & Squire on Monday, May 7. The tournament will be a shotgun format and includes a continental breakfast, awards luncheon and a gift bag. Each participant will receive one ticket to the induction ceremony and party. (Single, $350; foursome $1,200.)

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Mar. 13: Directors, Amelia River. Mar. 21: 4-Ball, Amelia National. Mar. 31-Apr. 1: Mixed, Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Apr. 17: Directors, Mill Cove. Apr. 23-25: Senior, Eagle Harbor. May 15: Directors, Magnolia Point. June 1-3: Match Play, Eagle Landing. June 23-24: Parent-Child, Hidden Hills. June 25: Directors, TBA July 17: Directors, Timuquana. July 19-22: Amateur, Sawgrass East-West. Sept. 18: Directors, Queens Harbour. Oct. 1: Bill Black Memorial Scholarship Tournament, Ponte Vedra Inn. Oct. 16: Directors, Jacksonville Beach. Nov. 19: Club Championship, San Jose. Dec. 18: Directors, Hidden Hills.

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March 5: Grand Haven. March 26: Eagle Landing. Apr. 9: River Bend. Apr. 16: Windsor Parke. May 14: Halifax Plantation. May 28: Selva Marina. June 11: Prestwick. June 25: Marsh Creek. July 9: Ormond Beach Oceanside. July 23: South Hampton. Aug. 6: Grand Haven. Aug. 20: St. Johns G&CC. Sept. 10: LPGA Legends. Sept. 24: Magnolia Point. Oct. 15: Club De Bonmont, Plantation Bay. Oct. 29: Eagle Harbor. Nov. 14: Palm Coast Palm Harbor. Nov. 21: Hidden Hills. Dec. 10: Palm Coast Cypress course.

Mar. 12: Pro-Am, CC of Lake City. Mar. 26: Pro-Am, Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Apr. 1: Match Play Championship, TBA. Apr. 2: Pro-Pro, Pablo Creek. Apr. 23: Pro-Am, Amelia National. May 7: Pro-Am, Palencia. June 13: Pro-Lady, Mayport Windy Harbor. June 25-26: Chapter Championship, Marsh Creek. June 23: Shoot-Out, TBA. Aug. 1: Pro-Am, South Hampton. Aug. 15: Stableford Championship, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Aug. 20-21: Senior Chapter Championship, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Sept. 24: Pro-Assistant, Glen Kernan. Sept. 10: Pro-Lady, Deerwood. Oct. 21: Pro-Am, Tallahassee Capital City. Oct. 22: Pro-Am Tallahassee Southwood. Nov. 5: Pro-Am, Sawgrass. Nov. 19: Tournament of Champions, TBA. Dec. 10: Partners Pro-Am, TBA.

Apr. 16-18: Senior Match Play, Orlando Rio Pinar. May 14: Pro-Official, Orlando Shingle Creek. June 4-7: Match Play, Orlando Isleworth. July 9-10: 2-Person, Orlando Orange Lake. July 16: Shootout, Orlando Orange Tree. July 30-31: PGA Professional National Championship qualifier, Palm Coast Hammock Beach. Aug. 6-7: Assistants Championship, Haines City Southern Dunes. Aug. 13: Pro-Superintendent, The Villages. Aug. 23-24: Senior PGA Professional National Championship qualifier, Reunion. Sept. 17-20: Championship, Sarasota Ritz-Carlton.

March 22-25: Arnold Palmer Invitational, Orlando. Apr. 6-9: Masters, Augusta. Apr. 12-15: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head. May 10-13: Players, TPC Stadium. Aug. 9-12: PGA Championship, Kiawah Island. Oct. 18-21: McGladrey Classic, Sea Island. Oct. 18-21: Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open, Dyes Valley.

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Mar. 10: Slammer and Squire. Mar. 24: Windsor Parke. Apr. 7: Amelia National.

USGA Qualifiers (nearest sites)

May 7: Mens Open, Timuquana. May 14: Mens Open, Marsh Creek. May 15: Womens Open, Ormond Beach Plantation Bay. June 13-14: Junior Boys, Gainesville CC. June 18-19: Public Links, St. Johns G&CC. June 20: Junior Girls, Orlando Rio Pinar. June 20: Senior Open, Golden Ocala. July 13: Womens Open, Palm Beach Gardens Wanderers. July 16-17: Mens Amateur, U. of Florida. July 30-31: Mens Amateur, Hammock Dunes. Aug. 6: Mens Mid-Amateur, San Jose. Aug. 15: Senior Womens Amateur, Palm Beach Gardens Ballenisles. Aug. 29: Womens Mid-Amateur, Sarasota Laurel Oaks. Sept. 10: Senior Mens Amateur, Amelia National.

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April 25: Rotary Club of Riverside benefit, Timuquana. May 2: Dreams Come True benefit, Timuquana.

Gate
Aug. 19: Gate Invitational qualifier, Ponte Vedra Ocean. Aug. 26-28: Gate Invitational, Ponte Vedra Lagoon and Ocean. Dec. 4: Gate Senior qualifier, Ponte Vedra Ocean. Dec. 10-12: Gate Senior, Ponte Vedra Lagoon and Ocan.

Mar. 7: San Jose. Mar. 14: Championship, first round, Plantation. Mar. 21: Championship, second round, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Ocean. Mar. 28: Championship, final round, St Johns G&CC. Apr. 4: Queens Harbour. Apr. 18: Hyde Park. Apr 25: Jacksonville Beach. May 2: Closing day, Palencia.

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Mar. 8: Seniors, Hyde Park.Mar. 19: Seniors, Marsh Creek.

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LPGA Tour (area events)

Nov. 17-20: CME Group Titleholders, Orlando Grand Cypress.

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Mar. 24-25: Senior Mid-Am FourBall, Vero Beach. Mar. 31-Apr. 1: Interclub Championship, Orlando Grand Cypress. Apr. 3-4: Super Senior, Lecanto Black Diamond. April 10-12: Senior, Lake Wales. May 4-5: Mid-Am Stroke Play Championship, Bonita Bay. May 7-11: Womens Amateur, Weston. May 19-20: Two-Man Shootout, Dade City Lake Jovita. June 2-3: Mid-Am Four-Ball North, Gainesville CC. June 2-3: Mid-Am Four-Ball South, West Palm Beach Mayacoo Lakes.

June 7-8: Womens Senior Amateur, Fort Myers Fiddlesticks. June 8-10: Public Links, Fort Lauderdale Jacaranda. June 10-14: Senior Match Play, Fory Myers Renaissance. June 11-12: Girls Junior, Lecanto Black Diamond. June 21-24: Mens Amateur, Jupiter Bears Club. June 30-July 1: Summer Mixed, Hobe Sound. July 6-8: Womens Stroke Play, Orlando Ritz-Carlton. July 7-8: Four-Ball, Winter Haven Interlachen. July 10-12: Boys Junior, Sawgrass.

July 20-22: Florida Open, Bradenton Ritz-Carlton. July 25-26: Boys 16-18 Match Play, TBA. July 25-27: Boys 13-15 and Girls 13-18 Match Play, Bonita Springs Worthington. July 28-29: Parent-Child, Walt Disney World. July 30-31: Junior Florida Cup, Naples Old Collier. Aug. 4-5: Womens Four-Ball Stroke Play, Dade City Lake Jovita. Aug. 9-12: Match Play, CC of Orlando. Aug. 11-12: Junior Team, Vero Beach Sandridge. Aug. 13-14: Florida-Georgia Womens Match, CC of Ocala. Aug. 24-26: Mid-Senior, Longboat Key.

Sept. 15-16: Mid-Senior Four-Ball South, Naples Eagle Creek. Sept. 15-16: Mid-Senior Four-Ball North, Golden Ocala. Sept. 22-23: Womens Four-Ball Match Play, Vero Beach Grand Harbor. Oct. 4-7: Mid-Amateur, Vero Beach Johns Island. Oct. 6-7: Fall Mixed, Orlando MetroWest. Oct. 9-10: Senior Four-Ball, Port St. Lucie Legacy. Oct. 18-19: Florida Cup, Vero Beach Quail Valley. Nov. 10-11: Club Team, Vero Beach Grand Harbor. Dec. 4: Womens Tournament of Champions, Reunion.

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The oft-injured Florida offensive lineman James Wilson, who is from Nease High, will get a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA. Brent Beaird Wilson has played a total of 38 games during his time with the Gators ... Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones, who might be the best lineman in the SEC, is moving to center full-time if sophomore Cyrus Kouandjio, who is coming back from a knee injury, can prove hes a capable and healthy replacement for Jones at left tackle. The Tide returns four starters to its offensive line. <<< Arkansas junior tailback Knile Davis has the potential to be the best back in the SEC next season. Davis, who missed all of last year with a broken ankle that he sustained in the first scrimmage of fall camp, ran the fastest 40-yard dash on the team, 4.33 seconds ... Georgia sophomore receiver Malcolm Mitchell requested that he get a chance to play some cornerback during spring practice. He might be needed after recent news that the secondary has been affected by suspensions of Branden Smith (marijuana possession) and Sanders Commings (domestic violence). Their incidents followed the in-season transfers of Derek Owens (Andrew Jackson High School) and Jakar Hamilton and the January dismissals of freshmen Nick Marshall and Chris Sanders for team rules violations.<<< Missouri quarterback James Franklin has a shoulder sprain after trying to recover a fumble during spring practice ... South Carolina has come a long way under coach Steve Spurrier. The Gamecocks are 8-0 against Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Clemson the past two years. <<<

And the ACC: Florida State former coach Bobby Bowden will be among seven members of the 2012 FSU Hall of Fame. An FSU news release mentioned Bowdens return to Doak Campbell Stadium for the season opener against Murray State on Sept. 1. However, Bowden said he will not be at the ceremony, but not the game. Does this mean that he and school officials have not mended fences?<<<

Georgia Techs appeal to have NCAA sanctions reduced has been denied so the Jackets must still vacate their 2009 ACC title ...Miamis game vs. Notre Dame at Chicagos Soldier Field will be in primetime. The game is 7:30 p.m. on October 6. Miami also plays at Kansas State and hosts South Florida in two more attractive non-conference games.<<<

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JAGA plans annual Senior

The Jacksonville Area GA reviewed its upcoming events and took in a sizable scholarship check during last months meeting at Amelia River. The Four-Ball and Mixed events (see separate stories) were discussed and plans were finished for the April 2325 Senior at Eagle Harbor. The Senior again will have four divisions: 50-59, 60-69, 70-70 and 80-over. The 50-59 will play three days, the 80-over will play one day and the middle two divisions will play 36 holes. It will be the 55th consecutive year for the Senior. During the meeting, a check for $2,760 was presented to Scholarship Committee chair Tom Tierney by Timuquanas Jon Thompson on behalf of his club.

JAGA directors tournament

The winning team in the directors tournament following the meeting were (from left) Joe Fitzgerald, Selva Marina; Pete Geiger, Amelia River; Ed Tormollen, Jacksonville Beach; and John Waters, Hyde Park.

JAGA 4-Ball
Pete Geiger of the host club (right) had the days best shot with a 3-wood into the hole on the par-3 7th. Thats pro Scott Womble pointing out the scoreboard recognition.

Tournament director Lee Crowe (left) presents gift certificates to David Hill and Joe Gray for winning the Jacksonville Area GA Four-Ball last month at Amelia National. Mike Tatom and Jack Heineman won the Senior division and Rick Cottery and Tom Joseph took Super Senior. The tournament attracted 33 teams.

San Jose directors Tom Tierney and Mike Cooper with JAGA President Bob Streightiff of Queens Harbour (right.)

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Instruction
nite purpose in mind. Picture or visualize the shot and correct swing first, make the images vivid, complete you pre-shot routine, swing and then assess the results. Practice like you would play. This take discipline its different than just beating balls But the quality of practice is more important than the quantity of the balls hit. Attaining your mental goal for each shot will help you build confidence that carries over to the course. 4. Strive for consistency and accuracy. Select a target within the range of your capabilities, and attempt to increase the number of balls landing or stopping in those target areas. While using a driver, I worked to land the ball within a 30yard fairway. I count how many balls out of 50 that would land in that specific area. I started my practice, documented my progress and reviewed what I need to do to make my goal. With this type of practice, I was able to not miss one fairway in the 1981 U.S. Open in Boston. I wasnt worried about the narrow fairways in the Open or the spectators because I practiced it many times before at my club in Jacksonville. 5. Balance practice and play. Attempt to keep the length of your practice time and intervals between practice periods relatively constant. Its important to create a routine. Learn and develop skills from lessons, and work on them on the practice range. Then test those skills on the course. 6. Allocate practice time wisely. Hitting balls with your favorite club or smashing drivers against the back fence may be rewarding, but may not reduce your scores. Spend at least 50 percent of your practice time on the short game at least. 7. Create a logbook of your practice sessions and your instructional sessions with your coach. A written record helps you track your progress and remember what you have learned. In the end, its what you put into practice that determines what you get out of it. I keep in mind the story of a young person who approached Ben Hogan to ask him how to become a champion golfer. Son Hogan asked the lad, Do you have a practice bag? Yes, sir the young man replied. Use it Hogan said and walked away.

Golf play it!

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hard to learn.

Even when we learn something that makes a task easier to perform, we often revert to the old ways of doing things. Thats why habits are hard to break and new habits are

This frequently happens in golf. We try out a new tip on the practice range or, after a lesson with our professional, work on a specific fundamental of our swing. Hey that works! But on the golf course its back to the same old bad habit or swing. How can we avoid this?? By slightly modifying that old saying: its not practice that makes perfect; its good practice. Because golf is such an individual sport, its a great game for practicers While some good golfers are natural athletes born with exceptional skills and physical talents, it has been my experience that proficient players can also be developed from people with modest or little natural talent. Jack Nicklaus once said: Nobody but nobody has become a really proficient player without practice. Here are some important guidelines that can make your practice sessions more productive. 1. Start every practice session by reviewing your fundamentals. Make it a routine to check the soundness of your grip, stance, posture and alignment. Become aware of maintaining good rhythm, timing and balance on every swing. 2. Select one or two areas of the swing that could be improved and concentrate on those. As I work with my students, we discuss the area we are working and narrow it down to a one point lesson. I ask them to work on that specific area during their practice sessions. Isolate those moves that we are working on, and repeat them until they feel natural. 3. Plan each practice shot with a defi-

Mary Hafeman, is a PGA and LPGA pro who runs the Mary Hafeman Golf Experience. The North Florida PGA 2011 Teacher of the Year, she teaches at Windsor Parke and The Champions Club in Jacksonville and Pine and Cypress Course in Palm Coast, and can be reached at www.maryhafemangolf.com, at Mhafe@aol.com or at 233-0989

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People & Winners

PROfile Cary Splane, Marsh Creek (PROfiles feature members of the Northern Chapter of the North Florida PGA.) Age: 46. Hometown: Fort Lauderdale. College: University of Florida. Came to Northeast Florida: 1979. His job: Director of Golf, Marsh Creek Country Club in St. Augustine. Accomplishments: Winner, Florida State GA Amateur, 1985. 3-time overall winner, Gate Invitational; 4-time Northern Chapter champion; 5-time Northern Chapter Player of the Year. Favorite PGA Tour player: Fred Couples. Best round: 59, Ponte Vedra Lagoon. (I had a putt on the last hole for 57 and threeputted!) Family: wiofe Emily. Two sons, one daughter. Best advice fior average golfer: Relax.

PGA notes
Mike Lynch of GolfNow has been named 2012 Professional of the Year by the Northern Chapter PGA, and will be nominated to the North Florida Section for the same award. The chapter announced its 2012 awards last month. The winners are automatically nominated for the same Section award, and winners there are then nominated for PGA of America awards. Lynch this year was elected as secretary of the North Florida Section after serving as local chapter president. Other award winners: Assistant of the Year: Pamela Shelley, Sawgrass. Amateur of the Year: Brent Martineau, Ch. 30/47. Bill Strausbaugh Award (club relations) and Horton Smith Award (education:) Russ Libby, Hidden Hills. Junior Golf Leader: Boots Farley, North Florida Junior Foundation. Merchandisers of the Year: Todd Bork, San Jose (private clubs:) Jon Fine, Mayport (public;) and Matt Borocz, TPC (resort.) Patriot Award; Jack Aschenbach, Amelia National. Presidents Plaque: Bork and Mary Hafeman, Mary Hafeman Golf Experience. Sales Representative of the Year: Andy Lowrey, Callaway. Teacher of the Year: Hafeman.* * *

The Northern Chapter PGA is encouraging red, white and blue clothing during the Players to honor the military. Chapter President Jack Aschenbach is asking golfers to wear patriotic colors on Monday through Saturday, but to wear red on Friday. The initiative doesnt include Sunday, as the Chapter is encouraging wearing pink to publicize the effort against breast cancer.***The Chapters match play championship is underway and there are two pro-ams coming up: at Amelia National on April 23 and at Palencia on May 7.

Hampton Golf president M.G. Orender spoke at last months Jacksonville Area GA meeting at Eagle Harbor. Its one of the clubs that Hampton manages and hes here with his head pro, Marion Detlefsen, and general manager Jim Houston.

Orange Park general manager Charles Raulerson made the King & Bear Pro-Am a family day, bringing son Chaz along for the ride.

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