Archive for May, 2010

From the Golf Bag……

Friday, 28th May 2010

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Friday, 28 May 2010
The Members Guest Golf Day is on Friday, 28 May 2010. Please come and join us for complimentary pizzas from the Players Café. There will also be some great prizes up for grabs, compliments of Ridgemor Wines and Logical Golf.

Time: 16h00 for a shot gun start at 16h30
Cost: R60 pp – all proceeds will go to The Children’s Hospital trust
Please contact Vernon to book your spot on 021 447 3757 or e-mail him on golf@riverclub.co.za

Every month we choose a different charity to raise funds. The River Club Members raised R590 for Animal anti Cruelty league for the month of April. Well done to all involved for making a difference and thank you for helping this cause. We look forward to seeing you all again on Friday the 28 of May 2010.

Congratulations to the winner of our April Members Golf Day – Zack Miller, who has won for the 3rd time. He finished on 18 points. Well Done!!!!

GOLF SHOP SPECIALS:

Grip it and rip it with –

saleBear Attack Jack Nicklaus Men’s and Ladies - Full sets, Irons, woods, wedges PLUS a Golf bag for only R1900.
Lynx – Distance had never been so affordable!! Men’s and Ladies Drivers from R599.99.
Ping- Winter wind Jackets R499.95. Ernie Els golf shirts was R549 now R199-95.
Maxfli Competition- Buy 6 maxfli balls and enter your name into the draw to win an Ahead Fleece top worth R599.00 
 

Southern Africa Golf Institute – Cape Town Academy

kid playing golfGrant, Lisa and her team are putting on a fantastic Junior Golf Holiday Camp running from the 15th of June untill the 8th of July! Please contact Lisa on 021 300 0140 or lisa@logicalgolf.co.za for more info and how your kid can become a Sunshine Kid!

Holiday Winter Sports Camp @ The River Club

Friday, 28th May 2010

Fun

Rain or Shine we have activities for your kids.

Ages

Boys and Girls 9 – 14 years

Activities

Athletics, Cricket, Golf, Netball, Rugby, Soccer and Virgin Active warm-ups
Plus
friendly games and entertainment

Cost

Full day: 8am-3pm
2 day Camp: R350
Participants can stay on until 5pm for an additional R40 P/P for your convenience.

Featuring

Unrivaled coaching and expertise from the leaders in Youth Coaching, both provincially and nationally.

What you get

  • Live Football and Movies (on account of the weather)
  • Goodie Bag
  • Full Balanced Lunch
  • Refreshments
  • Participation Certificate
  • Guest appearances from famous rugby players

Venue

The River Club, Liesbeek Parkway, Observatory

Dates

June

14th-15th  Mon, Tues
17th-18th Thurs, Fri
July

5th- 6th Mon, Tues
8th- 9th Thurs, Fri

Booking is essential

Contact us:
021 448 6117 or email
sarah@riverclub.co.za

Brought to you by:

The River Club – Golf and Conference Centre
Red Cap Marketing

In association with:

Virgin Active
Spur Steak Ranches
Supersport | Let’s Play
Nestle Milo
Western Province Athletics
Ryan Maron’s Cricket School of Excellence
Game Peni
Sporting Opportunities
South African Golf Institute | Cape Town Academy

Golf News – May

Wednesday, 26th May 2010

Putting – Cape Town Golf Academy – 021 3000140

TAKE THE CORRECT PATH TO ACCURACY

In the correct address position your feet, hips and shoulders are parallel to the target line. Ensuring your eyes are over the ball encourages your neckline to be parallel to the ground, which enables your shoulders to move in a natural arc.

To start the backswing the right shoulder moves both backwards and upwards, the arms and club swing backwards on a slightly “inside” path, which is a natural response to the arc of the shoulders. Remember, the length of the stroke ( backswing and follow through) will determine the distance of the putt.

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The putter swings back into the impact position. Note how the arrows on the hoop indicate the turning of the shoulders and swinging of the arms in unison. The putter is returned to a square position at impact, which leads to an accurate putt.

The left shoulder must continue to move upwards and backwards, allowing the right shoulder to swing under the chin and down the target line. The arms move in conjunction with the shoulders swinging the putter on the correct path. The use of the arms and shoulders like this minimizes wrist action and therefore allows the more reliable larger muscles to guide the putter.

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In the completion of the follow through, the putter head has moved on an inside path relative to the target line. Remember, the length of the follow through is determined by the length of the backswing, they are equal in length. The total swing distance will determine the length of the putt.

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